Robbinsdale public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a master redevelopment plan and the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan. The council is also scheduled to adopt a resolution regarding 2024 property tax levies. Additionally, several business license renewals and labor agreements are up for approval.
- Public hearing on Master Redevelopment Plan and TIF plans
- Public hearing on Street Improvement and Reconstruction Plan
- Adoption of 2024 Property Tax Levies resolution
- Approval of 2024 business license renewals
- Second reading of ordinance updates to Fee Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss Planning and Zoning Application fees during this work session. Staff updates include discussions on the 2024 budget, debt servicing, cost of living adjustments, and employee handbook changes.
- Planning and Zoning Application fees
- 2024 Budget Items: Debt Servicing and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
- Employee Handbook updates regarding Telework Policy and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
- Fire Permit Process
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the proposed 2024 budget. The board is also scheduled to consider a resolution for a master redevelopment plan and modified tax increment financing plans.
- 2024 Proposed Budget
- Resolution approving a Master Redevelopment Project Area plan
- Modified Tax Increment Financing Plans
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will review the 2024 Final Levy presentation and consider resolutions for the 2024 budget and property tax levies. A public hearing is scheduled regarding proposed rate increases for water, sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street lights. The council will also conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding cannabis retailers in B-2 and DD-1 districts.
- Resolutions for 2024 Budget and Property Tax Levies
- Public hearing on water, sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street light rate increases
- Second reading of ordinance for cannabis retailers in B-2 and DD-1 districts
- Variance request V23-3 for 3605 France Ave. N.
- Public hearings for consignment and pawnbroker licenses
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, authorize a utility adjustment, and conduct the first reading of an ordinance regarding Appendix B fee schedule updates. The agenda also includes the approval of credit card charges, licenses, and the Ward 1 polling place location designation.
- First reading of Ordinance Adopting Updates to Appendix B - Fee Schedule
- Authorization of Utility Adjustment
- Approval of Credit Card Charges and Payment
- Ward 1 Polling Place Location Designation
- Voucher Requests Pending Approval for Disbursement
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss the closing of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) and upcoming organized labor negotiations. The session also includes updates regarding the 2024 levy, enterprise funds, and the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Closing of Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC)
- Organized Labor Negotiations: AFSCME, LELS groups (3), and Operating Engineers Local 49
- 2024 Levy, Enterprise Funds, and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) updates
- Staff update on Problem Properties
Economic Development Authority
The board will review disbursement requests and the October 10, 2023 minutes. The meeting includes an update on modifications of Tax Increment Financing Districts.
- Disbursement requests for period ending November 14, 2023
- Update on Modifications of Tax Increment Financing Districts
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance for cannabis retailers and the adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit request for 3815 Crystal Lake Blvd and discussion regarding a Ward 2 vacancy.
- First reading of an ordinance amendment to allow cannabis retailers
- Resolution adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Agreement with Axon for body cameras, dash cameras, and a data plan
- Conditional Use Permit request C23-4 for 3815 Crystal Lake Blvd
- Variance request V23-2 for fence height at 4249 Unity Avenue North
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various financial matters. Discussion includes the Enterprise and Capital Project Fund budgets, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the General Fund.
- Enterprise and Capital Project Fund Budgets
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Fee Schedule updates
- General Fund updates
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including grant applications, a park update resolution, and a resignation. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding licenses for Wicked Wort Brewing Company, LLC.
- Resolution for the Hennepin County Facilities Grant: National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court
- Submission of the Clean Energy Resource Teams Seed Grant Application
- Quote for Crack Sealing
- Resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from US Treasury
- Public Hearing - Licenses for Wicked Wort Brewing Company, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the HRC and an annual communications update. Staff updates include discussions regarding a council vacancy, noise enforcement, and LRT updates.
- HRC Discussion
- Annual Communications Update
- Council Vacancy update
- Noise Enforcement update
- LRT Updates
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the adoption of various assessment rolls. The council will also conduct ordinance readings regarding rezoning and city code amendments.
- Second reading of ordinance rezoning 3826 West Broadway to B-4 Community Business
- First reading of ordinance amending City Code Section 520.07, Subd. 2
- Public hearings for adoption of assessment rolls for water/sewer repairs and tree removal costs
- Public hearings for adoption of assessment rolls for unpaid penalties and delinquent utilities
- Consideration of overnight work on County Road 9
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will consider proposed 2024 property tax levies for the General Fund, Debt Service, and HRA. They will also review development requests for a veterans assistance center at 4628 41st Ave N. Additional discussions include budget work sessions for enterprise and capital project funds.
- Conditional Use Permits and Variance for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (4628 41st Ave N.)
- Proposed 2024 General Fund and Debt Service Property Tax Levies
- Proposed 2024 HRA Property Tax Levy
- Budget work sessions for Enterprise Funds and Capital Project Funds
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's telework policy. The meeting also includes discussion regarding traffic controls on Zenith Avenue.
- Telework Policy Discussion
- Zenith Avenue Traffic Controls
General
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2024 budget. This meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023, at 5:00 PM.
- 2024 Budget Discussion
City Council
The City Council will review several items including rezoning ordinances and replacement truck quotes. The meeting also includes updates on the METRO Blue Line LRT Extension.
- Rezoning of 3836 Hubbard Ave. N. from R-2 to R-1
- Rezoning of 3826 West Broadway from B-2 to B-4
- Quotes for replacement pickup trucks and associated equipment
- Public hearings scheduled for October 3, 2023 regarding assessment rolls
- METRO Blue Line LRT Extension updates
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will review a Letter of Intent with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans regarding parking at Broadway Court. The board also plans to enter a closed session to consider purchasing a property. Staff provided updates on several local development projects, including The Reeve.
- Letter of Intent with Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans for parking use
- Closed session motion regarding a potential property purchase
- Occupancy update for The Reeve building
- Development updates for 462841st Avenue N and Parker Station Flats
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss the preliminary 2024 budget proposal. Staff presented several levy increase options, including a 6% increase that would result in a $314,636 deficit. The discussion also covered departmental requests for new staff and capital improvement plans.
- Proposed 6% levy increase resulting in a $314,636 deficit
- Estimated debt service of $635,636
- Request for new Community Development and Recreation positions
- Potential use of ARPA funds for the Water Tower #2 project
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council held a special work session on July 18, 2023. The meeting was held to conduct a discussion regarding DEI training with Kiarra Zackery.
- Discussion of DEI training with Kiarra Zackery
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority is reviewing updated guidelines and an agreement for a home improvement grant program with the Center for Energy & Environment. The board will consider authorizing the Executive Director to execute the program's origination agreement. The meeting also includes approval of recent minutes and disbursement requests.
- Authorization of Home Improvement Program Origination Agreement with CE&E
- Grant details: 20% of expenses up to $8,000 for projects over $4,000
- Review of updated project eligibility guidelines
- Approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of disbursement requests ending July 11, 2023
City Council
The City Council is discussing a redevelopment concept for the former Mai Thai Restaurant site. The proposal includes 64 apartment units intended for seniors and features four levels of housing above parking. The discussion also covers design updates for Hollingsworth Park and various staff legislative updates.
- Proposed senior housing development at 3839 Lakeland Ave N
- Design updates for Hollingsworth Park
- Staff updates on public safety and cannabis legislation
- Organized Collection RFP process update
Economic Development Authority
The REDA is reviewing a proposed home improvement rebate program in partnership with the Center for Energy & Environment. Members will provide direction on the program's budget, which staff suggests starting at $57,500, and its eligible project expenses. The board will also consider authorizing an agreement to execute this program.
- Proposed Robbinsdale Home Improvement Rebate Program budget of $57,500
- Discussion on adding EV charging apparatus to eligible project expenses
- Consideration of a new business loan
- Approval of disbursement requests for the period ending June 13, 2023
City Council
The City Council is holding a special work session to discuss ongoing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Staff is seeking feedback from the Council on how to promote these initiatives. This follows previous goals to hire a consultant and develop a specialist position.
- Hiring a DEI consultant to study organizational efforts
- Developing a DEI specialist position
- Identifying personnel to track grants and external assistance
City Council
The City Council will discuss a request to increase the annual firefighter pension benefit from $9,500 to $11,500 per year of service effective January 1, 2024. The work session also includes updates on the Fire Department's 2022 operations and the Charter Commission.
- Proposed increase in firefighter pension from $9,500 to $11,500 per year of service
- Projected $100,000 city contribution for the 2024 pension fund request
- Robbinsdale Fire Department annual operational updates
- Charter Commission updates
Economic Development Authority
The board will discuss establishing a Homeowners Assistance Grant Program using CEE as an administrator. Members will also review a parking request from the Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans for the Broadway Court property. A presentation on Tax Increment Financing is also scheduled.
- Potential Homeowners Assistance Grant Program with $2,500 start-up and $5,000 annual fee
- Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans parking request at Broadway Court
- Presentation on Robbinsdale Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- Approval of disbursement requests for the period ending May 9, 2023
City Council
The City Council held a special work session at the Robbinsdale Police Department. The meeting included a tour of the Robbinsdale Fire Department.
- Tour of the Robbinsdale Fire Department
City Council
The City Council discussed an update to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) policy for the police department. The proposed program would allow for drone use by police, fire, and public works departments. The discussion also addressed state statute requirements and the collection of public comments.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) policy update
- Annual update on the Municipal Liquor Store
- Discussion regarding Narcan
- Rental license discussion
- Discussion on leasing the Downtown Plaza
Economic Development Authority
The REDA is discussing options to renew home remodeling rebate programs and ways to assist homeowners. The board will also consider a parking request from the Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans regarding the old Robin Hotel site. Additionally, members will review rental leases for properties on Hubbard Avenue North.
- Homeowner assistance and remodeling rebate program options
- Parking request from Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans
- Rental leases for 4614 41 1/2 and 4165 Hubbard Ave N
- Potential easement discussion for 4600 41st Ave N
- Partnership with Hennepin County's New Elevate Business Program
City Council
The City Council will hold a special work session to receive updates from Hennepin County Commissioner Lunde. The meeting also includes staff and council updates.
- Hennepin County updates from Commissioner Lunde
- Staff updates
- Council updates
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council is conducting a special work session focused on goal setting. Led by Phil Kern, the session involves assessing the city's organizational and community status to develop future objectives.
- Goal setting session led by Phil Kern
- Environmental assessment of city organization and community
- Development of 2023 goals program
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss implementing 5% franchise fees for electric and gas utilities. The meeting also included discussions on a proposed police drone program and the Blue Line Extension light rail project. Staff provided updates on organics collection and the opioid settlement.
- 5% electric franchise fee ordinance (Northern States Power Company)
- 5% gas franchise fee ordinance (CenterPoint Energy)
- Proposed police drone program public hearing
- Blue Line Extension draft feedback letter
- Staff updates on organics collection and opioid settlement
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will discuss a partnership with Hennepin County in the New Elevate Business Program. The agenda also includes a tour of the Reeve Apartments at 4600 Lake Road. The board will also consider approving recent meeting minutes and disbursement requests.
- Partnership with Hennepin County in the New Elevate Business Program
- Tour of the Reeve Apartments – 4600 Lake Road
- Approval of February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approval of disbursement requests ending March 14, 2023
Economic Development Authority
The REDA is holding a work session to review the history of its financed programs, including home remodeling rebates and downtown facade loans. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Hubbard Avenue properties. No formal actions are recommended for this session.
- Review of historical Rehabilitation Incentive Rebate programs
- Discussion of low-interest rehab loans for Windsor Court Apartments
- Overview of Downtown Facade improvement forgivable loans
- Discussion regarding Hubbard Avenue properties
- Staff and commissioner updates
City Council
The City Council held a special work session to discuss the Blue Line Extension Light Rail project. The session included reviews of project timelines, committee structures, and potential impacts on County Road 81. Staff also presented information regarding station area planning and an independent review of project options.
- Blue Line Extension Light Rail project discussion
- Proposed stations at North Memorial and Downtown Robbinsdale
- Anticipated $100,000 budget for an objective review consultant
- Review of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS)
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal code updates. Topics include the basics of Tax Increment Financing, potential changes to liquor laws, and amendments to the false alarm ordinance.
- Discussion regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) basics
- Proposed updates to liquor laws for distilled spirits and brewers
- Proposed amendments to the city's false alarm ordinance
- Discussion on stormwater ordinance updates
- Review of the City Council travel policy
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will review January 10, 2023, meeting minutes and approve disbursement requests ending February 15, 2023. The board also plans to set a workshop date for March 14, 2023.
- Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of disbursement requests ending February 15, 2023
- Scheduling a REDA workshop for March 14, 2023
City Council
The City Council will discuss proposed zoning and licensing language for regulating the sale of adult-use THC products. The work session also includes discussions on Lakeview Terrace Farmer’s Market strategic planning, "problem properties," and updates to the employee handbook.
- Proposed ordinance to regulate adult-use THC sales
- $500 Cannabinoid Products License fee
- Lakeview Terrace Farmer’s Market strategic planning
- Discussion of "Problem Properties"
- Employee Handbook updates
City Council
The City Council held a special work session to discuss 2023 appointments for various city commissions. This includes reviewing members for the Parks, Planning, Senior, and Human Rights Commissions. The session also addressed selecting delegates for several regional and legislative organizations.
- Appointments for Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commissioners
- Appointments for Planning Commissioners
- Appointments for Senior and Human Rights Commissioners
- Selection of delegates to the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Cities
- Reappointment of Richard McCoy to the Suburban Rate Authority