Robbinsdale, Minnesota
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City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider a rezoning proposal for 4360 West Broadway and accept bids for tennis and pickleball courts at Sanborn Park. The rezoning affects land use at the specified address, while the Sanborn Park project will add tennis and pickleball courts to city recreational facilities. The council will also process routine financial approvals, a custodial services contract with MN Services, Inc., and the 2025 comprehensive financial report. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Rezone proposal for 4360 West Broadway
- Accept bids for tennis and pickleball courts at Sanborn Park (City Project 23625)
- Approve custodial services agreement with MN Services, Inc.
- Receive 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Waive food permit fee for City Band Concert at RMS
General
General
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
Sustainability Committee
Sustainability Committee
Planning Commission
City Council
Human Rights Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
City Council
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
City Council
Sustainability Committee
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
City Council
Senior Commission
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
City Council
Sustainability Committee
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
Senior Commission
City Council
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
City Council
Planning Commission
Human Rights Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
City Council
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
City Council
Senior Commission
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
Senior Commission
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
City Council Work Session
Economic Development Authority
Planning Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
Economic Development Authority
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
Economic Development Authority
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Senior Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Recent meetings
Senior Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will meet to consider a draft housing ordinance from the Operation Metro Surge follow-up, discuss rental properties based on a June 9 city council work session staff memo, and plan for reviving the Human Rights Award. The agenda also includes a chair report on Juneteenth, apartment outreach at Robbins Landing, and rescheduling the August meeting to September 3.
- Review draft ordinance from housing committee under Operation Metro Surge Follow-up
- Discussion on rental properties using staff memo from June 9 city council work session
- Follow-up on police-observer interactions at North Memorial
- Plan to revive the Human Rights Award
- Reschedule August meeting to September 3, 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezone application for 4360 West Broadway. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of old and new business.
- Public hearing for rezone of 4360 West Broadway
Sustainability Committee
The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2026, to consider minutes from May 20, discuss volunteering for Whiz Bang Days, and review draft committee policies and procedures. Major discussion items include City Council top priorities and franchise fees, each allocated 45 minutes.
- Whiz Bang Days volunteering
- Draft Sustainability Committee Policies and Procedures
- City Council Top Priorities (45-minute discussion)
- Franchise Fees (45-minute discussion)
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider an agenda that includes acceptance of climate action grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Metropolitan Council, and authorization to issue an RFP for climate action plan consulting services. Other items include approval of a mill and overlay work quote, event requests for Whiz Bang Days, and appointments to the Human Rights Commission. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Authorize City Manager to accept Local Climate Action Planning Grant funds from MPCA
- Authorize City Manager to accept Local Climate Action Implementation Grant funds from MPCA
- Authorize City Manager to accept Water Efficiency Grant funds from the Metropolitan Council
- Authorize staff to issue RFP for Climate Action Plan Consulting Services
- Approve quote for Mill and Overlay Work
Human Rights Commission
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will discuss staff research on a potential sale of REDA property and consider a resolution to approve a Love Local Storefront Program Grant Agreement with Hennepin County (HRA). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling a special work session for July 14, 2026.
- Discuss staff research for potential sale of REDA property
- Resolution approving Love Local Storefront Program Grant Agreement with Hennepin Co (HRA)
- Schedule special work session on July 14, 2026 at 6pm
- Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
- Consent agenda includes approval of REDA minutes from May 12, 2026
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council will discuss the 2027 budget and receive a sustainability committee update. Staff will provide updates on a new city flag, public purpose expenditure policy, and HRC vacancies. Council will consider a resolution recognizing Senator Rest and discuss follow-up from a town hall meeting.
- 2027 Budget Discussion
- Sustainability Committee Update
- City Flag Update
- Updates to Public Purpose Expenditure Policy
- Resolution of Recognition for Senator Rest
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council meeting on June 2, 2026 will review several agenda items, including a rezoning request for 13 municipal parks, a conditional use permit for outdoor service at 4050 Lakeland Ave N, a proposal to change the early voting period, and the termination of a limited‑use agreement for 3353 Chowen Avenue N. The council will also conduct second readings of zoning text amendments concerning public trees and related standards. Additional items include approvals of prior meeting minutes and appointments.
- Rezone request for 13 municipal parks
- Conditional use permit for outdoor service at 4050 Lakeland Ave N
- Proposal to administer an 18‑day in‑person early voting period versus the 46‑day absentee period
- Terminate limited‑use agreement for 3353 Chowen Avenue N
- Second reading of zoning text amendments to Code Sections 820, 825, 835, 425.11, and 425.15
Council approved rezoning 13 city park properties from R-1 single-family residential to Public Facilities (P) district. Also approved a conditional use permit for a seasonal fireworks stand, transitioned to an 18-day early voting model for the 2026 election, and terminated a limited use agreement at 3353 Chowen Avenue N to address structural issues.
- Approved Resolution No. 8226 rezoning 13 municipal parks from R-1 to Public Facilities (P) (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor fireworks stand at 4050 Lakeland Ave N, valid June 19–July 5, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved transition to 18-day in-person early voting model for 2026 election (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 8227 terminating limited use agreement at 3353 Chowen Avenue N (unanimous)
- Proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month in Robbinsdale (unanimous)
- Approved moving into closed session to discuss purchase of 3400 Oakdale Avenue N (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, appointments, license renewals, and zoning text amendments (unanimous)
- Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending June 2, 2026 (unanimous)
Senior Commission
Human Rights Commission
The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will review strategic planning notes, debrief a recent immigration education event, and discuss a housing committee recommendation to extend eviction notices from 14 to 30 days. New business includes implementation of a separation ordinance by the police department and city staff, and a gathering with the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
- Review strategic planning notes and discuss October action planning opportunity
- Debrief about May immigration education event
- Housing committee recommends ordinance to extend eviction notice from 14 to 30 days
- Follow-up on RPD/observer interactions at North Memorial
- New business: implementation of separation ordinance by RPD and city staff
The commission approved a motion to pursue an offer of action planning from Hue. Commissioners debriefed a successful May immigration education event featuring an expert panel. The Housing Subcommittee is considering a recommendation to extend eviction notice timelines to 30 days. Updates were given on apartment outreach and upcoming community events including Golden Valley Pride and Juneteenth.
- Approved motion to pursue action planning offer from Hue (motion carried, no vote tally recorded)
Charter Commission
The Robbinsdale Charter Commission will meet to consider approving minutes from October 9, 2026, elect officers, appoint a recording secretary, and review proposed charter changes from Member Hansen. The commission will also discuss a potential meeting with the City Council. No public hearings or consent items are scheduled.
- Election of officers (chair, vice-chair, etc.)
- Appointment of recording secretary
- Review of proposed charter changes by Member Hansen
- Discussion of a joint meeting with the City Council
- Approval of minutes from October 9, 2026
Human Rights Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will discuss renaming Sanborn Park, a first run of new park signs, and updates on Triangle Park Pump Track and Manor Park playground. They will also swear in a new commissioner and consider approval of March meeting minutes.
- Oath of office for new Commissioner Matthew Rentsch
- Discussion of Sanborn Renaming Group
- New park signs first run
- Triangle Park Pump Track update
- Manor Park playground update
Planning Commission
The Robbinsdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning of park properties and a conditional use permit for outdoor service at 4050 Lakeland Ave N. The commission may also approve minutes from the April 16 meeting.
- Public hearing: Rezone of Park Properties
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Service at 4050 Lakeland Ave N
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2026
Sustainability Committee
The committee will review the City Council 2026 Top Goals and Priorities and discuss a volunteer shirt policy. The meeting also includes updates on franchise fees from City Manager Tim Sandvik.
- City Council 2026 Top Goals and Priorities
- Volunteer Shirt Policy
- Franchise Fees updates from City Manager Tim Sandvik
- Adopt-a-Park Clean-Up Dates
- Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on July 8th, 2026
The Sustainability Committee unanimously approved the City Council's 2026 Top Goals and Priorities for further discussion and acknowledged the Volunteer Shirt Policy. The committee also voted to add a discussion on franchise fees to the next agenda.
- Approved April 15th, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved adding City Council 2026 Top Goals to agenda (unanimous)
- Acknowledged Volunteer Shirt Policy
- Voted to include franchise fee discussion on next meeting's agenda (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
City Council
This meeting is mostly procedural, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals including minutes, a zoning text amendment, financial reports, and a garden club event. The only new business item is the City Manager's annual performance review. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.
- Zoning Text Amendment to Code Section 520.09 Neighborhood Grocery District
- Approval of Credit Card Charges and Payment
- Diggers Garden Club Event
- Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits’ Monthly Financial Statements
- City Manager Annual Performance Review
The City Council unanimously approved amending the City Manager’s contract following an annual performance review held in closed session. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included a zoning text amendment, credit card charges, and monthly financial statements for Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits. Other actions included approving the Diggers Garden Club event and voucher disbursement requests.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous) including zoning text amendment, credit card charges, deputy registrar's financials, and liquor store financials
- Approved Diggers Garden Club Event (unanimous)
- Approved Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits’ Monthly Financial Statements (unanimous)
- Approved moving to closed session for City Manager performance review (5-0)
- Approved amending City Manager’s contract per annual review (5-0)
- Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
General
The City Council is meeting for a work session that consists only of procedural matters: roll call, introductions, and staff and council updates. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions.
- No specific action items on agenda
The City Council met on May 18, 2026 and discussed a range of community issues, including concerns about a group home at 3940 46th Ave. N., police‑community relations after the Metro Surge operation, the proposed Public Works facility and its funding, the Sanborn Park renaming process, and updates on the Blue Line Extension. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded during the session.
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting with a light agenda, including approval of previous meeting minutes and consideration of pending voucher requests for disbursement. No public hearings, old business, or new business are scheduled.
- Approval of April 14, 2026 EDA minutes
- Consideration of pending voucher requests for disbursement
The Economic Development Authority held a brief meeting with no substantive decisions. The consent agenda, including minutes from April 14, 2026, was approved unanimously, and voucher requests for May 12, 2026, were also approved unanimously. No public hearings, old business, or new business were discussed.
- Approved REDA minutes from April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved voucher requests for May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss a pension contribution request from the Fire Department Relief Association and a proposed ordinance regulating golf carts. Staff and council will also provide updates. No formal votes are expected at this work session.
- Discussion of Robbinsdale Fire Department Relief Association pension contribution request
- Discussion of proposed golf cart ordinance
- Staff updates (Popcorn Topics)
- Council updates
The City Council held a work session to review a request to increase fire department pension benefits and a proposal for a golf cart ordinance. Staff recommended against the golf cart ordinance and a proposed solar code change. No formal votes were taken as the session focused on budget preparation and staff updates.
- Tabled golf cart ordinance following staff recommendation against it
- Rejected proposed solar code change recommendation from Sustainability Committee
- Discussed Fire Department Relief Association request to increase annual pension benefit from $13,750 to $15,000
City Council
The City Council will consider several zoning text amendments and grant support resolutions. The agenda includes proclamations for heritage month, public works week, and the library centennial.
- Resolution of Support for 4205 West Broadway Proposed Redevelopment Project Grant Application
- Resolution of Support for Hennepin County ERF Grant Application for 4740 & 4750 42nd Ave Mitchell Realty Business Building
- Joint Equipment Purchase and Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Crystal (Project 8080)
- Zoning Text Amendment to Code Section 820 regarding Public and Right of Way Trees
- Public Hearing for a Massage Therapy Business License
The City Council approved the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to perform additional borings and groundwater testing for PFAS contamination at several sites. The project includes temporary use of a site for processing and requires restoration of any damaged areas. The council also approved first readings of two zoning text amendments for tree management and vegetation enforcement. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved MPCA PFAS sampling project, including borings and groundwater testing, with condition that damaged areas be restored (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of zoning amendment for public right-of-way tree management and vegetation enforcement (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of zoning amendments for tree pruning, disease program, definitions, and minimum standards (unanimous)
- Approved joint equipment purchase and joint powers agreement with Crystal for shared equipment (unanimous)
- Approved massage therapy business license for RelaxologyMN, LLC at 4740 42nd Ave N #111 (unanimous)
- Approved individual massage therapy license for Stephanie Nicole Keeffe (unanimous)
- Adopted proclamations for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, National Public Works Week, and Robbinsdale Public Library Centennial (unanimous)
- Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending May 5, 2026 (unanimous)
Senior Commission
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission
The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will discuss strategic planning and review old business items including a budget request for an immigration event, an update on a May 18 town hall, and participation in Pride Month. The commission will also receive updates on housing committee work, apartment outreach to Parker Station Flats, Birdtown Flats, and Robbins Landing, and Juneteenth events. The meeting includes a chair report and commissioner reports, with no votes scheduled besides approval of the agenda.
- Budget request for immigration event under old business
- Strategic planning as new business
- Town Hall on May 18 update
- Pride Month event participation
- Apartment outreach to Parker Station Flats, Birdtown Flats, and Robbins Landing
The Commission approved a budget request for pastries for an upcoming immigration event. Members also voted to explore a multi-city collaboration for Pride month events. A Town Hall is confirmed for May 18 at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
- Approved agenda of April 23, 2026
- Approved budget request for pastries for immigration event
- Approved motion to explore a multi-city table at future Pride events
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting its 2026 goals and top priorities and authorize a request for proposals for cleaning services. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, investment report, grant applications, liquor store financials, and antenna lease amendments with T-Mobile. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.
- Adopt 2026 Goals and Top Priorities
- Authorize RFP for Cleaning Services
- Antenna lease amendments with T-Mobile for 3310 Oakdale Ave N
- Authorize license agreement with Birdhouse Restaurant
- Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant Application
The city council unanimously adopted the 2026 Goals and Top Priorities, setting the city's strategic direction for the year. It approved the consent agenda as revised, including grant applications and license agreements, and separately approved the investment report. The council proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day and received the Forestry/Natural Resources Annual Report. Other actions included authorizing an RFP for cleaning services and approving voucher disbursements.
- Adopted 2026 Goals and Top Priorities (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda as revised, including grant applications and license agreements (5-0)
- Approved investment report (5-0)
- Proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day (5-0)
- Received Forestry/Natural Resources Annual Report (5-0)
- Authorized RFP for cleaning services (5-0)
- Approved voucher disbursements (5-0)
Charter Commission
The Robbinsdale Charter Commission will convene to approve minutes from October 9, 2026, elect officers, and appoint a recording secretary. The commission will also review its bylaws and discuss proposed charter changes submitted by Member Hansen.
- Approve meeting minutes from October 9, 2026
- Elect commission officers
- Appoint recording secretary
- Review commission by-laws
- Review Member Hansen's proposed charter changes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider zoning text amendments to City Code sections regarding tree pruning, chemical treatments, tree disease and insect programs, and related definitions and minimum standards. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of old and new business.
- Public hearing on zoning text amendments to Sections 825 (Tree Pruning and Chemical Treatments), 835 (Tree Disease & Insect Program), 425.11 (Definitions), and 425.15 (Minimum Standards)
Human Rights Commission
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will consider approving the March meeting minutes, discuss an annual permit renewal for the Adopt-a-Park program, and receive updates on community engagement and a Native Plant Kit Pick-Up and Compost Giveaway scheduled for May 16. The committee will also note a composting tour on April 29 and hear discussion topics from a member.
- Adopt-a-Park Annual Permit Renewal
- Native Plant Kit Pick-Up and Compost Giveaway - May 16
- Dakota Prairie Composting Tour - April 29
- Community Engagement Updates
- Discussion Topics from Member Heid
The Sustainability Committee approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes. The committee also passed a motion to recommend the proposed plug‑in solar code changes to the City Council. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (motion passed)
- Recommended plug‑in solar code changes to City Council (motion passed)
City Council Work Session
This is a work session where the council will discuss pedestrian and cycling planning, annual goals and priorities, and planning for the May 18th town hall. Staff updates include renaming Sanborn Park, the performance measurement annual survey, the city manager's annual review, and a quick review of city proclamations. No votes are expected; all items are for discussion only.
- Pedestrian and Cycling Planning Discussion
- Annual Goals and Priorities discussion
- May 18th Town Hall Planning
- Sanborn Park Renaming update
- Performance Measurement Annual Survey update
The council reached consensus to hold an informational session for resident input before finalizing the Shoreline Drive bike‑path alignment. Staff were directed to incorporate the discussed revisions into the annual goals document for formal adoption at the next regular meeting. The council approved the format for the upcoming May 18 town hall, including a brief State of the City address, structured Q&A, and attendance by city leadership and police. The park‑renaming work will continue with staff investigating requirements for a Dakota name.
- Hold an informational session for resident input on Shoreline Drive bike‑path alignment (consensus reached)
- Direct staff to add revised language to the annual goals document for adoption at the next council meeting
- Approve planning of May 18 town hall with a short State of the City presentation, structured Q&A, and police presence
- Continue investigative process for selecting a Dakota name for Sanborn Park, with staff determining requirements
- Staff to develop a more robust performance‑measurement survey, with council support but noting survey‑fatigue concerns
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially act on several items, including an insurance renewal, a sixth amendment to the preliminary development agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC, and a satisfaction of loan for Carlyle Group, LLC at 4165 W Broadway. The board will also receive information on a potential lease at 4614 41 1/2 Ave N and consider voucher requests for disbursement. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Consent agenda approval of March 10, 2026 REDA minutes
- Insurance renewal – discussion of waiving statutory tort liability limits
- Sixth Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
- Satisfaction of loan, release of guarantee, and satisfaction of mortgage for Carlyle Group, LLC (4165 W Broadway)
- Information only: potential lease at 4614 41 1/2 Ave N
The Economic Development Authority approved the 2026‑2027 insurance renewal without waiving municipal tort liability limits. It also approved a three‑month extension of the development agreement with 40 2wo Development for the 4200 block of West Broadway, a project of roughly 200 residential units plus commercial space. Additional approvals included releasing a $15,000 loan for Carlyle Group and authorizing pending voucher disbursements. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).
- Approved insurance renewal without waiving liability limits (4‑0)
- Approved three‑month extension of development agreement with 40 2wo Development (4‑0)
- Approved release of loan, guarantee, and mortgage for Carlyle Group, LLC (4‑0)
- Approved pending voucher disbursement requests (4‑0)
- Adjourning the meeting (4‑0)