Robbinsdale public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will discuss preserving a qualifying census tract for Low Income Housing Tax Credit and a preliminary conduit bond for a potential affordable‑housing project at 3839 Lakeview Avenue North. The council will also review several consent‑agenda items, including a fee‑schedule ordinance, labor agreement authorization, and a police property‑room upgrade. Public hearings on consignment and second‑hand‑goods licenses for three West Broadway locations will be held.

• Second Reading of Ordinance No. 25-17 Updating the Fee Schedule
• Authorize City Manager to Execute Organized Labor Agreement
• Update to City Manager Contract
• Police Department Property Room Upgrade
• Public Hearing – Finds on Broadway – Consignment & Secondhand Goods Licenses – 4180 West Broadway

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review feedback on the Sanborn renaming and proposed Human Rights Commission ordinances and statements. Members will also discuss design elements for the LRT, including lighting, vegetation, and a pocket park.

• LRT Design discussion regarding vegetation, lighting, and pocket park
• Human Rights Commission proposed ordinance and statements feedback
• Sanborn Renaming PRFC feedback
• Review of December 16th items: Employee Handbook updates, COLA, and insurance contributions
• Heat pump considerations for City Code updates

The council directed staff to prepare a public statement supporting community inclusion and a letter to congressional representatives for Council review. It also agreed to bring in subject‑matter experts to guide the next steps on the proposed public camping ordinance. Council members voiced support for increased greenery, decorative lighting, and painting LRT signal masts to match the new lighting standards. No decision was made on the Sanborn Park naming; the issue will return in February or March.

• Staff instructed to draft a public pro‑community statement and a congressional letter (consensus)
• Staff tasked to gather information and coordinate next steps, including expert input, on the public camping ordinance
• Council expressed support for adding more greenery in the downtown boulevard median
• Council favored decorative, downward‑facing, dark‑sky‑compliant lighting with historic style elements
• Council supported painting LRT signal masts to match the selected lighting standards

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will approve two prior meeting minutes and then discuss new business, including the 2026 proposed budget and renewal of the Home Energy Squad visits agreement. The board will also review pending voucher requests and plan a special work session for January 13, 2026, to address the Scattered Site program.

• Approve REDA meeting minutes from 11.12 and 10.14.2025 (Consent Agenda)
• 2026 Proposed Budget (New Business)
• Renewal of the Agreement to Perform Home Energy Squad Visits in the City of Robbinsdale (New Business)
• Voucher Requests Pending Approval for Disbursement (Other Business)
• Schedule REDA Special Work Session for January 13, 2026, to discuss Scattered Site program (Other Business)

The board approved the consent agenda and adopted the 2026 REDA budget. It authorized the City Manager to sign the 2026 Home Energy Squad agreement, approved pending voucher requests, and scheduled a special work session for January 13, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted 2026 REDA Budget (motion passed)
• Authorized City Manager to sign 2026 Home Energy Squad agreement (motion passed)
• Approved pending voucher requests for disbursement (motion passed)
• Scheduled REDA special work session on Jan 13, 2026 to discuss Scattered Site program (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

General

The Economic Development Authority will hold a special work session to discuss REDA-owned and leased spaces. The meeting will include staff and council updates.

• Discussion of REDA-owned and leased spaces
• Staff updates
• Council updates

Staff presented updates on the vacant office building at 4614 41st ½ Avenue North and the occupied storefront at 4165 Hubbard Avenue North. They outlined possible sale, lease, or demolition for the former and noted the tenant's month‑to‑month status at the latter. The board sought guidance but did not make any formal decisions.

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and reports. The only substantive new business is a year-end report and discussion of strategic planning for 2026.

• Year-end report and strategic planning for 2026 (New Business)

The Human Rights Commission voted to send two statements to the City Council: one condemning President Trump's comments about Somalis and another urging continued TPS protection for Myanmar refugees. Both motions carried without recorded vote counts. The commission also discussed upcoming events and planning for 2026.

• Approved statement condemning Somali comments by President Trump (motion carried)
• Approved statement urging Council to support continuation of TPS for Myanmar refugees (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed water, sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street light rate increases, as well as the Street Improvement and Reconstruction Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2035. The council is then expected to adopt the 2026 final levy and budget. The consent agenda includes several ordinance amendments and routine approvals.

• Public hearing on proposed water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street light rate increases
• Public hearing and adoption of the City's Street Improvement and Reconstruction Plan
• Public hearing and adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2035
• Adoption of the 2026 final levy and budget (Old Business 9A)
• Consent agenda includes SolarAPP+ permitting incentive from MN Dept. of Commerce, ordinance amendments for domestic animal permitting, event centers, R1 foster child, and tobacco licensing

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. Members approved designating Parkway United Church as the Ward 1 polling place, replacing the Oromo Evangelical Church. The council opened and then closed the public hearing on proposed utility rate increases, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved December 2 agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ward 1 polling place designation to Parkway United Church (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on utility, sewer, storm, solid waste, and street‑light rate increases (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on utility rate increases (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will convene to consider renaming Sanborn Park, including Dakota Tribes in the process, and review construction updates for Sanborn Park and Manor Park Playground. The meeting will also include the swearing-in of a new commissioner.

• Consider renaming Sanborn Park with Dakota Tribes
• Swearing-in of new commissioner Jana Rasmussen
• Review construction at Sanborn Park
• Review Manor Park Playground progress
• Public hearing on renaming process

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will convene to consider the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes and review a recap of a City Council presentation regarding engagement, green spaces, and the Climate Action Plan.

• Review of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• City Council presentation recap on Climate Action Plan

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It decided not to have a table at the annual Tree Lighting event on December 2, 2025. The group also chose to meet socially at Pig Ate My Pizza instead of holding a regular December meeting.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Decided not to table at the annual Tree Lighting event on Dec 2, 2025
• Decided to meet socially at Pig Ate My Pizza instead of a regular December meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on liquor store operations and conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending the fee schedule. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, credit card charges, and a resolution for the Gold Leaf Challenge Program. A proclamation for Native American Heritage Month will be presented.

• Public hearing on liquor store operations
• First reading of an ordinance amending the fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing participation in the Gold Leaf Challenge Program
• Approval of credit card charges for September 2025
• Native American Heritage Month Proclamation

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, accepted the Native American Heritage Month Proclamation, and held the first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑17 to amend the Robbinsdale fee schedule. They also approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending November 18, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved November 18, 2025 City Council agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Accepted Native American Heritage Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑17 amending fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on liquor store operations (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on liquor store operations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The Robbinsdale City Council work session will discuss preparations for a public hearing on liquor store operations, proposed utility fees for 2026, and the city’s legislative priorities. Staff will provide updates on the 2026 budget, fee schedule, employee handbook, and a geothermal project. Council members will consider language for a golf‑cart ordinance, a letter to the school district about school closures, and a review of municipal consent.

• Prepare public hearing for Liquor Store Operations on Nov 18, 2025
• Discuss proposed 2026 utility fees
• Review 2026 budget and fee schedule updates
• Consider language for a golf cart ordinance
• Consider letter to Robbinsdale School District regarding school closures

Council reached consensus on a 7.5% preliminary levy increase for the 2026 budget. The increase was favored over a lower 7% option and will be reflected in the upcoming budget proposal. Staff presented utility rate increase proposals, but no vote or approval was recorded. Other items such as a new PTO model, geothermal test boring, and a Social District concept were discussed without a formal decision.

• Approved 7.5% preliminary levy increase (consensus)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a resolution amending a loan origination agreement with CEE. The agreement provides administrative management services for the city's Low Income Home Improvement Loan Program.

• Amendment 2 to the Loan Origination Agreement with CEE for Low Income Home Improvement Loan Program
• Scheduling of a special work session for December 9th at 7pm
• Review of pending voucher requests for disbursement

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to allocate an additional $50,000 in REDA funds for 2026 and to execute Amendment 2 to the loan origination agreement with CEE. A special work session was scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM to discuss EDA‑owned properties. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $50,000 REDA funding and Amendment 2 to CEE loan agreement (unanimous)
• Approved special work session for Dec 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will meet to approve credit card charges and financial statements, hear a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, and consider several ordinance amendments regarding domestic animals, event centers, and tobacco licenses.

• Approval of credit card charges and payments for June, July, and August 2025
• First reading for ordinance amendments regarding domestic animal permits
• First reading for ordinance amendments to allow event centers as conditional uses in the B4 District
• First reading for ordinance amendments to the R1 Zoning District
• First reading for ordinance amendments regarding tobacco product shop licenses

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It adopted a $750,000 change order for the Chowen Avenue Trunk Drainage project. Council members also adopted the Energy Action Plan Addendum, authorized a memorandum with Xcel Energy, and took first readings on several ordinance amendments, including domestic animal permits, event centers, R‑1 zoning, and tobacco shop licensing. A resolution was passed to allow an event center at 4130 Lakeland Avenue North.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 change order for Project 73225 (5-0)
• Adopted Energy Action Plan Addendum (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Xcel Energy (5-0)
• Approved first reading of domestic animal permit amendment (5-0)
• Approved first reading of event center ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution allowing event center at 4130 Lakeland Ave N (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The commission will meet to discuss updates regarding Manor Park Playground and the Sanborn Park remodel. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new Ward 2 Commissioner.

• Manor Park Playground
• Sanborn Park Remodel
• Sanborn Parks Renaming
• Appointment of New Ward 2 Commissioner

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review and provide feedback on a proposed ordinance banning camping on public property, discuss draft educational materials on immigration rights, and consider the annual report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and commissioner reports.

• Feedback on proposed ordinance banning camping on public property
• Review of draft educational materials on immigration rights
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025 meeting
• Annual report discussion

The Human Rights Commission approved its meeting agenda. It approved the minutes from the September 25 meeting. The commission passed a motion to support the Robbins Landing Thanksgiving community meal by encouraging members to volunteer. It also approved a motion to request time on a City Council agenda to present the subcommittee’s recommendations on a public‑property camping ban.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 25 minutes (motion carried)
• Supported Robbins Landing Thanksgiving event (motion carried)
• Requested City Council time for camping ban presentation (motion carried)
• Rescheduled November meeting to Dec 4, 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

This commission will hold public hearings on five items: zoning text amendments for domestic animal permits, B4 Community Business District, R-1 Single Family Residential District, and tobacco product shops licenses, plus a conditional use permit at 4130 Lakeland Ave N. It will also consider approving minutes from August 21, 2025, and debrief a bus tour.

• Zoning text amendment to domestic animal permits
• Zoning text amendment to B4 Community Business District
• Conditional use permit for 4130 Lakeland Ave N
• Zoning text amendment to R-1 Single Family Residential District
• Zoning text amendment to tobacco product shops licenses

General

The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss the draft of the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes updates from staff and council members.

• Discussion of 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan DRAFT

The work session reviewed the draft 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan, with staff outlining project phases, funding sources, and potential impacts of light rail. Council members asked questions about a Local Option Sales Tax, bonding timing, water tower acquisition, and other project details. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 25-12 amending city code on electric vehicle charging stations and solar energy systems. Other actions include rescinding a contract for Sanborn Park tennis and pickleball courts, accepting a grant for PFAS planning, and considering resignations from the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission. The consent agenda includes several routine approvals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-12 on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Energy Systems
• Rescind award of contract for Sanborn Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts (Project 23625)
• Accept Grant for PFAS Planning
• Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commissioner Resignations
• 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation

The council approved Resolution No. 8180, accepting a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant of $2,790,300 for PFAS planning. It also adopted Ordinance 25‑12 amending city code sections on electric‑vehicle charging stations and solar energy systems, and approved the 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation. Additionally, the council approved the agenda, consent agenda, commissioner resignations, voucher disbursements, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda after removing Item B (unanimous)
• Approved Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commissioner resignations (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑12 amending EV charging and solar code sections (unanimous)
• Accepted MPCA grant of $2,790,300 for PFAS planning (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Oct 21 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss new business. The primary agenda item is the Adopt-a-Park clean up for South Halifax Park.

• South Halifax Park Adopt-a-Park Clean Up

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an addendum to the Energy Action Plan and submissions for renaming Sanborn Park. Staff will provide updates on community development, budget, and a Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of Energy Action Plan Addendum
• Sanborn Park Renaming Submissions review
• Community Development Information Update
• Budget Updates
• Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation

The council decided to add Koda to the shortlist of names for renaming Sanborn Park and to prioritize Dakota names in the selection process. Staff will prepare a plan for the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission to review the shortlisted names under the council's parameters. The council also agreed to place a domestic‑violence‑awareness proclamation on the agenda to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.

• Add Koda to the Sanborn Park rename shortlist (approved)
• Prioritize Dakota names for the Sanborn Park rename shortlist (approved)
• Staff to prepare a plan for PRFC to review the shortlisted names (approved)
• Place a domestic‑violence‑awareness proclamation on the agenda (approved)

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will consider a resolution approving a fourth amendment to a preliminary development agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC. The board will also receive a budget presentation from Great Lakes Management for 2026 Broadway Court. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from August and September 2025 meetings.

• Resolution approving Fourth Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
• Great Lakes Management - 2026 Broadway Court Budget Presentation
• Consent agenda: Approve August 12 and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement

The board approved the Fourth Amendment to the Preliminary Development Agreement with 42 Development LLC, extending the agreement to Jan. 15, 2026. It also approved the 2026 budget for Broadway Court, which includes a 3% rent increase and several capital projects. Voucher requests for pending disbursements were approved, and the meeting minutes from August and September 2025 were adopted.

• Approved Fourth Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Broadway Court budget (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 REDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 REDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission subcommittee reviewed draft language for a proposed unhoused ordinance and created a four‑tier recommendation framework. Members assigned follow‑up work: Julie will prepare a city‑ready draft, all members will review it, and Courtney will research bed availability and best practices. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

General

The Charter Commission will meet to review proposed changes submitted by Member Hansen. The body will also discuss birth year petition requirements and community engagement.

• Review of Member Hansen's proposed changes
• Discussion of Birth Year Petition Requirements
• Discussion of Community Engagement

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings to adopt assessment rolls for unpaid administrative penalties, delinquent utilities, and emergency water and sewer repairs. The body will also consider a settlement in Nelson v. Kusick and hold closed sessions regarding allegations against the City Manager and Commissioner Jonathan Hansen.

• Public hearing and adoption of assessment roll for unpaid administrative penalties
• Public hearing and adoption of assessment roll for emergency water and sewer repairs
• Public hearing and adoption of assessment roll for delinquent utilities
• Approval of settlement in Nelson v. Kusick
• Acceptance of Organics Recycling Drop Off Grant from Hennepin County

The City Council unanimously approved a $1.175 million settlement for the Nelson v. Kusick lawsuit and appropriated the funds. It also adopted assessment rolls for unpaid administrative penalties, emergency water and sewer repairs, and delinquent utilities. Additional actions included appointing Jessica Cameron to the Charter Commission, adopting a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and approving voucher disbursement requests.

• Approved $1.175 M settlement in Nelson v. Kusick (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8176 – assessment roll for unpaid administrative penalties (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8177 – assessment roll for emergency water and sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8178 – assessment roll for delinquent utilities (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Charter Commission appointment of Jessica Cameron (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved voucher requests pending approval for disbursement (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for preliminary consideration of allegations against the City Manager (unanimous)

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet to discuss planning for the 2026 calendar year. The body will also review a previous Chamber Meet and Greet and a second visit to Copperfield.

• Planning for 2026
• Recap of Chamber Meet and Greet
• Second Copperfield Visit

General

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss a bus tour meeting. The agenda also includes staff and council updates.

• Discussion regarding Bus Tour Meeting

General

The Robbinsdale Planning Commission will take roll call and consider the meeting minutes. No public hearings or old business items are scheduled. New business consists of a notice about an upcoming bus tour. The meeting will then proceed to other business and adjourn.

• Bus Tour Notice (new business)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business. The primary focus of the meeting is preparing a presentation for the City Council.

• Preparation for City Council presentation

The committee unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 Sustainability Committee minutes. Members decided to cancel the October 15, 2025 meeting and instead schedule a cleanup of South Halifax Park at 5:00 p.m. on that date. The committee also completed a practice run of their City Council presentation and made minor slide edits.

• Approved September 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled Oct. 15 meeting; scheduled South Halifax Park cleanup at 5:00 p.m.

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will review minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will discuss several community‑engagement activities, including events at South Halifax Park, Lilac Parkway, and a Sanborn Park renaming. A proposed ordinance to ban camping on public property will be presented for feedback to the City Council. The commission will also consider plans for its annual report and next‑year activities.

• Review minutes of August 26, 2025 meeting
• Camping on public property ban proposed ordinance – feedback to City Council
• South Halifax Park event
• Lilac Parkway building meeting
• Sanborn Park renaming

The commission noted the MLK Breakfast will mark its 25th anniversary in 2026. A motion was made to partner with JCPP and Elim Lutheran for the 2026 event, seconded by Lee. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at about 9:00 pm.

• Approved partnership with JCPP and Elim Lutheran for 2026 MLK Breakfast (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding the naming of Sanborn Parking. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Sanborn Parking renaming submissions

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will review the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will discuss preparation of a presentation for the City Council. The meeting includes an informational update about the Birdtown Boo Bash scheduled for October 3, 2025, and general updates from committee members. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Consideration of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Preparation of City Council presentation (old business)
• Birdtown Boo Bash – informational item for October 3, 2025
• Updates from committee members

The Sustainability Committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting unanimously. The group agreed that each subcommittee will send its presentation slides to Member Myrfield by September 28 for the upcoming City Council presentation. No new business was taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved August 20, 2025 Sustainability Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Subcommittees to submit presentation slides to Member Myrfield by Sep 28 (agreed)

General

The City Council will hold a work session to receive staff and council updates. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the active litigation case of Adam Paul Nelson v. Geoffrey Kusick.

• Closed session regarding Adam Paul Nelson v. Geoffrey Kusick

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will meet to approve the September 16, 2025 agenda and discuss the 2026 General Fund budget and property tax levies. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and a work session on enterprise and capital project funds.

• Approval of 2026 General Fund and Debt Service Property Tax Levies
• Approval of 2026 HRA Property Tax Levy
• First Reading of ordinance amending city code for EV charging stations and solar systems
• 2026 Proposed General Fund budget presentation
• Work session on Enterprise Funds, Capital Project Funds, and CIP Plan

The council unanimously adopted resolutions setting the proposed 2026 general fund and debt service property tax levies and the 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the city code on electric‑vehicle charging stations and solar energy systems, passing 4‑1. Additional actions included approving voucher disbursements and scheduling a work session for the 2026 Enterprise and Capital Improvement Funds budget.

• Approved September 16 agenda (amended) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 8172 A setting 2026 general fund and debt service property tax levies – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 8173 A adopting 2026 HRA property tax levy – unanimous
• Approved first reading of EV charging and solar ordinance (sections 505,510,515,517,520,525) – 4 ayes, 1 nay
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Sep 16, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved work session on Oct 21 for 2026 Enterprise and Capital Improvement Funds budget – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a zoning text amendment regarding solar energy systems and electric vehicle charging. The body will also review a code of respect and ethics for city commissions.

• Zoning Text Amendment: Electric Vehicle Charging and Solar Energy Systems
• City Commission(s) Code of Respect and Ethics
• Blue Line Extension Cultural Placemaking and Anti-displacement Community Prosperity Program Board updates

The work session addressed resident concerns about leaf disposal and the limits of the current yard‑waste service. Staff presented a draft zoning text amendment for electric‑vehicle charging and solar systems, noting it will receive a first reading at a future council meeting. A draft code of conduct for city commissions was reviewed, with plans to bring it for approval at the October council meeting. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during this session.

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will convene to approve pending voucher disbursements and address new business items. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Approval of pending voucher disbursements
• New business items to be discussed
• Meeting held at 4100 Lakeview Avenue North

The meeting consisted of a discussion about the REDA‑owned property at 4614 41st Ave N, including a tenant move‑out notice and plans for a property walkthrough and annual assessment. No vouchers were disbursed, and no formal actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will consider approval of the consent agenda, including a resolution to award a contract for the purchase of an aerial ladder fire truck. In new business, the council will award a bid for the Chowen Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Line. A proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month will be presented, and several public hearings for October 7 are scheduled.

• Resolution awarding contract for purchase of an aerial apparatus (ladder fire truck)
• Award bid for Chowen Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Line
• Public hearings scheduled for October 7 on assessment rolls for unpaid penalties, delinquent utilities, emergency repairs, and forced tree removals
• Consideration of retail licenses for tobacco and THC products by RB Tobacco, Inc. at 4066 Lakeland Ave N
• 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

The City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda, adopting the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation. It awarded the contract for the Chowen Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Line to S.M. Hentges and Sons Inc. The council also approved voucher disbursements and scheduled a Special Work Session for October 2, 2025.

• Approved September 2, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and financial statements (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Chowen Avenue Trunk Storm Sewer Line to S.M. Hentges and Sons Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved retail licenses for RB Tobacco, Inc. at 4066 Lakeland Ave N (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a Special Work Session on Oct 2, 2025, 5:00‑7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will consider approving meeting minutes from June, discuss new business including a Code of Respect and an update on renaming Sanborn, and review old business on Manor Park Playground, LVT Fitness Court, tennis/pickleball courts, and Triangle Park Pump Track. The meeting also includes informational parks updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Sanborn Renaming Update
• Manor Park Playground discussion
• LVT Fitness Court Update
• Tennis and Pickleball Courts update
• Triangle Park Pump Track Meeting

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss old business including a debrief of the Obergefell event, community engagement at South Halifax Park, Lilac Parkway building, an immigration law event, and the Sanborn Park renaming. New business includes feedback on a draft policy regarding commissioner conduct and a Golden Valley neighbor event. The commission will also plan future guest speakers.

• Obergefell event debrief (video available)
• Unhoused ordinance update
• Draft policy on commissioner conduct
• Main Street meet and greet on Sept 15, 2025
• DEI Commission Forum in Minnetonka on Sept 30, 2025

The Human Rights Commission approved the agenda for the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the commission’s own minutes from July 24, 2025 and accepted the subcommittee minutes from July 28 and August 23, 2025. A proposal to discuss guest speakers was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda of July 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved commission minutes of July 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted subcommittee minutes of July 28 and August 23, 2025 (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of guest speakers for next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss an ordinance amending the Robbinsdale City Code. The proposed changes relate to electric vehicles, charging stations, and solar energy systems.

• Ordinance amending city code regarding electric vehicles, EV charging stations, and solar energy systems

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will review sub‑committee updates, consider tabling a Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet, discuss CERTs Seed Grants, and address the City Commission/Committee Code of Respect. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Sub‑Committee Updates
• Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet Tabling
• CERTs Seed Grants
• City Commission/Committee Code of Respect

The committee unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to create a PowerPoint template for subcommittees and to hold an additional meeting on October 1, 2025 at Robbinsdale City Hall. Members voted to have a committee table at the Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Sustainability Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to create PowerPoint template for subcommittees (Myrfield to develop, Kirtz to distribute)
• Scheduled additional meeting on Oct 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Robbinsdale City Hall
• Approved committee table at Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet
• Agreed to invite City Manager to attend a future Sustainability Committee meeting

General

The City Council is holding a work session to review updates regarding the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes general staff and council updates.

• Discussion of (Proposed) 2026 Budget

During the work session, City Manager Tim Sandvik presented updates on the proposed 2026 budget, including a projected $311,000 increase from Fiscal Disparities, a $2,549 rise in Local Government Aid, and an estimated 11 % increase in insurance costs. Council members discussed an 8 % property‑tax levy increase and staffing considerations, noting it would not require layoffs. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will vote on awarding the sale of 2025A general obligation bonds as old business. Consent agenda items include approval of licenses, the Octoberfest event, and a Hy-Vee event. Presentations will cover the Met Transit Blue Line Extension and the Elevate Hennepin initiative. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Award sale of 2025A GO bonds (old business)
• Octoberfest event on September 19 & 20, 2025 (consent)
• Hy-Vee event (consent)
• Met Transit Blue Line Extension public light rail project update (presentation)
• Elevate Hennepin Initiative to support local entrepreneurs (presentation)

The council unanimously approved the August 19 agenda and the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted a resolution awarding the $8,350,000 2025A General Obligation bond sale. Voucher disbursement requests for the period ending August 19, 2025 were approved, and a special work session was scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved August 19, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,350,000 2025A General Obligation bonds (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Aug 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special work session for Sep 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a geothermal feasibility study and a conduct policy for appointed officials. The meeting also includes staff updates and council member reports on yard waste and leadership assessments.

• Geothermal Feasibility Study discussion
• Rules of Decorum/Conduct Policy for Appointed Officials
• Yard Waste Collection update
• CCX Media City Videos topics for August - October 2025

The council agreed to move forward with Active Shooter and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training, potentially replacing a REDA meeting. It also approved a general six‑meeting allowance for remote meetings and removed the public location requirement. A special budget work session was scheduled for August 19, and a poll will be sent to select a date for an LRT bus tour. No formal decision was made on a one‑time yard‑waste pickup, though a contractor list will be provided to residents.

• Approved proceeding with Active Shooter and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved allowing a general six‑meeting allowance for remote meetings and removing the public location requirement (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled a special budget work session for August 19, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Planned to poll Council members for a preferred date for an LRT bus tour (no vote recorded)
• Discussed but did not adopt a one‑time end‑of‑season yard waste pickup (no decision)
• Agreed to provide residents with a list of contractor options for extra yard waste service (no vote recorded)
• Decided commissions will review the draft conduct policy and return feedback (no vote recorded)
• Noted upcoming community events (informational, not a decision)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes from July 8, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and the review of pending voucher requests.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 Special Work Session minutes
• Approval of July 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of pending voucher requests for disbursement

The Economic Development Authority approved its consent agenda, which included the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes, by unanimous vote. The board also approved pending voucher requests for disbursement, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved REDA Special Work Session Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved regular REDA minutes of July 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher requests pending disbursement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 pm (unanimous)

Senior Commission

The Robbinsdale Senior Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, discuss a recap of the Ice Cream Social, and plan for an upcoming Copperfield presentation in August. The agenda also includes updating a Welcome Packet and Map of Attractions. No new business or financial items are listed.

• Approval of June 2 meeting minutes
• Recap of the Ice Cream Social event
• Copperfield presentation scheduled for August
• Discussion of Welcome Packet and Map of Attractions

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct city business, including the approval of bids for Project 23625. The body will also review a consent agenda containing various event permits and financial reports.

• Bids for Sanborn Park Tennis / Pickleball Courts (Project 23625)
• School Resource Officer Agreement with Robbinsdale School District
• Waiving of entertainment and rental permit fees for Robbinsdale Public School event at LVT
• Quote for service connections at Oakdale Medical Buildings
• Block party requests for National Night Out (8-5-25) and State Aid street closures

The council appointed Member Parisian as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting by unanimous vote. It approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, also by unanimous votes. A resolution was adopted awarding Sunram Construction a contract for the Sanborn Park tennis/pickleball courts, contingent on receiving an $85,000 grant and $40,000 city funds. Voucher disbursement requests for the period ending August 4, 2025 were also approved unanimously.

• Appointed Member Parisian as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8166 awarding contract to Sunram Construction, subject to $85,000 grant and $40,000 city funds (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending Aug 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will review updates on a proposed ordinance that would make temporary camping on city property a misdemeanor. It will also hear updates on a proposed equity charter amendment and a communications plan. The meeting includes discussion of upcoming community‑engagement events and participation in external DEI and restorative‑practice workshops.

• Update on proposed ordinance to make temporary camping on city property a misdemeanor
• Update on proposed equity charter amendment
• Communications plan review and discussion
• Participation in DEI Commissions event in Minnetonka on Sept. 30 (RSVP by Aug. 19)
• Participation in Restorative Practices workshop on Aug. 1 hosted by Golden Valley

The commission approved its agenda (including the August meeting reschedule) and adopted the minutes with edits. It approved a September outreach event at South Halifax Park and agreed to participate in a Main Street Meet‑and‑Greet on September 15. The commission also approved planning an immigration‑awareness event for later this summer or fall. The communications‑plan review was tabled for the next meeting and the August meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, August 26 at the Manor Park building.

• Approved agenda (including August meeting reschedule) – motion carried
• Approved minutes with edits – motion carried
• Approved September outreach event at South Halifax Park – motion carried
• Approved participation in Main Street Meet‑and‑Greet on Sept 15 – motion carried
• Approved planning of immigration awareness event (date TBD) – motion carried
• Communications plan review tabled for next meeting – motion tabled
• Rescheduled August meeting to Tuesday, August 26 at Manor Park building – decision noted

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider an ordinance amending the Robbinsdale City Code. The discussion focuses on electric vehicles, charging stations, and solar energy systems.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending city code regarding electric vehicles, charging stations, and solar energy systems

Charter Commission

The Robbinsdale Charter Commission will consider a proposed amendment by the Human Rights Commission to Section 1.04 (Equity) of the city charter. The meeting will also approve minutes from June 6 and August 15, 2024, and handle routine organizational business such as officer elections and by‑law review. No other hearings, resolutions, or consent items are scheduled.

• Approve Charter Commission minutes from June 6, 2024
• Approve Charter Commission minutes from August 15, 2024
• Election of officers and appointment of recording secretary
• Review Human Rights Commission amendment to Section 1.04 Equity
• Review current city charter

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a Street Reconstruction Plan and authorize a preliminary bond. The body will also consider ordinances regarding cannabis business zoning, city charter amendments, and camping on city property.

• Public hearing for Street Reconstruction Plan and preliminary bond authorization
• Second reading of ordinance for cannabis business zoning regulations
• Second reading of ordinance amending the City Charter
• Second reading of ordinance related to camping on city property
• Resolution to rename Sanborn Park

The council voted on the second reading of Ordinance No. 25‑09, which would ban camping on public property, and the motion failed with a 2‑3 vote. The agenda, consent agenda items, and a donation from resident Jason Greenberg were approved unanimously (the donor abstained on his own donation). All other listed consent‑agenda items, including zoning and charter amendments, were also approved.

• Approved July 15, 2025 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved donation from Jason Greenberg (in favor: Sutton, Blackledge, Parisian, Wagner; abstained: Greenberg)
• Rejected second reading of Ordinance No. 25‑09 on camping (ayes: Greenberg, Sutton; nays: Wagner, Parisian, Blackledge)
• Approved July 1, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved June 10, 2025 City Council Work Session minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Approved second reading of ordinance clarifying cannabis business zoning regulations (part of consent agenda)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending the City Charter (part of consent agenda)

General

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority (EDA) is holding a special work session to discuss current leases with the Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority (REDA). No formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion and staff updates.

• Discussion of current REDA leases

The Economic Development Authority work session reviewed three REDA‑owned properties and considered options such as continuing management, potential demolition, and relocating the DMV. Commissioners expressed interest and concerns, but no votes or approvals were recorded. No staff or commissioner updates were presented, and the meeting adjourned without any decisions.

City Council Work Session

The City Council work session will discuss the Interactive Technology Attendance Policy, the Pedestrian Friendly Infrastructure Network, budget updates, and the Parks and Facilities Naming Resolution and policy updates. Staff will provide updates on organics collection and upcoming LRT discussions. Council members will share a Leadership Compass self‑assessment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review Interactive Technology Attendance Policy
• Pedestrian Friendly Infrastructure Network discussion
• Budget updates
• Parks and Facilities Naming Resolution and policy updates
• Organics collection update

The council agreed to revise the city’s remote‑meeting policy to remove the requirement for a public meeting space, reflecting the new state statute. Council also approved moving the resolution to rename Sanborn Park forward to the next council meeting for further consideration.

• Remote meeting policy updated to eliminate public meeting space requirement (policy change approved)
• Resolution to rename Sanborn Park will be presented at the next council meeting (approved to advance)

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will review a third amendment to a predevelopment agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC. The board will also consider a resolution authorizing fund transfers by the Executive Director.

• Third Amendment to Predevelopment Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
• Resolution authorizing fund transfers by the Executive Director
• Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
• Broadway Court Smoke Free Exterior Proposal (information only)

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a third amendment extending the predevelopment agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC to October 15, 2025. The board also approved a resolution authorizing routine fund transfers up to $50,000, approved pending voucher requests, and adopted the consent agenda and June 10 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes draft (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment extending predevelopment agreement to Oct 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved fund‑transfer authority up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved pending voucher requests for disbursement (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Unhoused Advocacy Subcommittee of the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission is meeting to review the city's proposed ordinance on unhoused individuals, compare policies from other cities, and develop talking points for an upcoming City Work Session on July 8. No decisions are being made at this subcommittee meeting; it is preparatory and advisory.

• Review of Robbinsdale’s proposed ordinance on unhoused individuals, including language, tone, and enforcement implications
• Research discussion of successful models from other cities that prioritize dignity and safety
• Development of talking points and messaging for the July 8 City Work Session
• Planning for potential public comment and further community engagement

The subcommittee continued its review of the proposed tenting ordinance and agreed to gather data on unhoused individuals, seek expert input for the July 15 City Council meeting, and draft an alternative policy with a supporting memorandum. It also tasked members with researching legal‑aid letters from Duluth and Minneapolis to inform future recommendations.

• Courtney to follow up on the June 10 data request with Tim and Captain Elder
• Courtney to contact a local subject‑matter expert to attend or provide input for the July 15 City Council meeting
• Julie and Courtney to continue drafting a proposed alternative policy and supporting memorandum
• Courtney to request an email from Joanna to the full HRC asking who can attend the July 15 City Council meeting
• Research legal‑aid letters and related ordinances from Duluth and Minneapolis for reference

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales for Taqueria El Parian. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a police officer and the approval of pending voucher requests.

• Public hearing: On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License w/ Sunday Sales for Taqueria El Parian
• Police Officer Swearing In
• Voucher Requests Pending Approval for Disbursement

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It granted an on‑sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to Taqueria El Parian, LLC. The council also approved voucher disbursement requests for the period ending July 1, 2025, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 1, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved on‑sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to Taqueria El Parian, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review several updates on community events and communications. The main new business includes discussion of a proposed amendment to the city charter that would add a paragraph on equity, an ordinance on camping on city property, and a park renaming policy. The commission will also consider minutes from the May 29 meeting and receive a chair report before adjourning.

• Proposed amendment to city charter adding an equity paragraph
• Ordinance proposal concerning camping on city property
• Park renaming policy discussion
• Review of minutes from May 29, 2025 meeting
• Updates on community events and communications plan

The Human Rights Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 29 meeting. It adopted several actions, including staffing a legal resources table, submitting an Obergefell article for city publicity, and participating in a National Night Out event. Commissioners also expressed support for a proposed city‑charter amendment that adds equity language and created a subcommittee to study a camping‑on‑city‑property ordinance. Finally, they approved exploring the renaming of a playground after Philando Castile.

• Approved agenda for June 26, 2025 (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved staffing Jill Adkins for legal resources table (carried)
• Approved submission of Obergefell article for city publicity (carried)
• Approved participation in Parker Station National Night Out event (carried)
• Approved support for charter amendment adding equity language (carried)
• Approved creation of subcommittee to research camping ordinance (carried)
• Approved exploration of renaming playground after Philando Castile (carried)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to review minutes from May 21, 2025. The body will discuss planning for a City Council meeting and a draft thank-you note for the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

• SMSC Organics Recycling Facility thank-you draft
• City Council meeting planning

The committee approved the May 21 meeting minutes and a thank‑you letter to the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, both unanimously. It organized three subcommittees—community engagement, green spaces and land use, and climate action planning—to work on recommendations for the October City Council presentation. The July Sustainability Committee meeting was cancelled.

• Approved May 21, 2025 Sustainability Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved thank‑you draft letter to SMSC Organics Recycling Facility (unanimous)
• Decided to mail the thank‑you letter on June 23
• Formed three subcommittees (community engagement, green spaces & land use, climate action planning)
• Assigned members to each subcommittee
• Planned subcommittee meetings between June and August
• Cancelled the July Sustainability Committee meeting

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will consider several items, including routine approvals on the consent agenda such as meeting minutes, credit‑card charges, and a sidewalk replacement quote. New business includes a resolution affirming community commitment, the first reading of a zoning ordinance for cannabis businesses, a charter amendment, and the rejection of all bids for the Sanborn Park tennis and pickleball courts (Project 23625). The meeting also features a Juneteenth proclamation presentation and public participation opportunities.

• Approve City Council meeting minutes from June 3, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve credit‑card charges and payment for April 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve quote for sidewalk replacement (Consent Agenda)
• First reading of an ordinance clarifying zoning text code for cannabis business zoning regulations (New Business)
• Reject all bids for Sanborn Park tennis and pickleball courts – Project 23625 (New Business)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It adopted the 2025 Juneteenth Proclamation, a resolution affirming the city’s commitment to inclusion, and the first readings of ordinances on cannabis business zoning and a city charter amendment. The council also unanimously rejected all bids for the Sanborn Park tennis and pickleball courts project and authorized a new bidding process, and approved pending voucher disbursement requests.

• Approved June 17, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Juneteenth Proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8159 affirming inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of cannabis zoning ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8160 rejecting all bids and authorizing re‑bidding of Sanborn Park courts (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of city charter amendment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority (REDA) will consider authorizing a fund transfer for Broadway Court and receive updates on the Home Energy Squad 2025 program and Robbinsdale Home Improvement Grants. The board will also review voucher requests for disbursement and set a special work session to discuss current REDA leases. No public hearings or old business items are scheduled.

• Authorize Executive Director to execute a Fund Transfer for Broadway Court
• Home Energy Squad 2025 Program Update
• Program Update: Robbinsdale Home Improvement Grants
• Voucher Requests Pending Approval for Disbursement
• Set Special Work Session to discuss current REDA leases

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a preliminary discussion on the 2026 budget and consider a parks naming policy. Staff will provide an update on the Bassett Creek Watershed 10-Year Plan. Council will also discuss the commission application process and a list of recent and proposed proclamations. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Preliminary discussion on 2026 City Budget
• Parks Naming Policy discussion
• Bassett Creek Watershed 10-Year Plan update
• Commission Application Process review
• Comprehensive list of recent and proposed proclamations

The council voted by consensus not to revisit the limited‑use tree‑lighting agreement on Orchard Avenue. Council agreed that any park‑name change must first be declared by the council, followed by a one‑month public submission period with no fee and required signatures, and that staff, council members, and commission members cannot submit names. Staff will draft a resolution outlining the new park‑naming policy and submission procedures. The council also agreed to use commissions more actively, support the mayor’s continued appointment of Human Rights Commission members, and keep specific HRC application questions while considering a letter‑of‑interest format.

• Decided not to reevaluate the limited‑use tree‑lighting agreement on Orchard Ave
• Agreed a park‑name change must be declared by Council before public submissions
• Set a one‑month submission window for park‑name proposals, no fee, required signatures
• Barred staff, Council members, and commission members from submitting park names
• Directed staff to draft a resolution outlining the new park‑naming policy
• Agreed to appoint liaison members to attend commission meetings for better coordination
• Supported continuing the Mayor’s authority to appoint Human Rights Commission members
• Decided to retain HRC application items #3, #4, and #7 and explore a letter‑of‑interest format

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance related to camping on city property and a conditional use permit for an outdoor fireworks sales tent. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, licenses, and financial reports. No public hearings are scheduled.

• First reading of an ordinance related to camping on city property
• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor firework sales tent at 4050 Lakeland Ave N
• Accept quote for elevator work at the Public Safety Building
• 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
• Appointment of Human Rights Commissioners

The Robbinsdale City Council unanimously approved several agenda and consent items, including a firework‑sales tent permit at 4050 Lakeland Ave N and the first reading of a camping ordinance with a second reading set for July 15. It also approved the Whiz Bang Days road blockage change, the 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation, and voucher disbursement requests.

• Approved agenda amendments (Business Item 11A, HRC appointment, MNA loudspeaker) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, quotes, licenses, etc.) – unanimous
• Approved Diggers Garden Club plant sale event – unanimous
• Approved Whiz Bang Days activities and road blockage change (41st Ave N to 42nd Ave N) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation – unanimous
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Firework Sales Tent at 4050 Lakeland Ave N – unanimous
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Section 930 (camping on public property) and set second reading for July 15, 2025; Ayes: Blackledge, Greenberg, Parisian, Sutton; Abstain: Wagner – motion carried
• Approved voucher disbursement requests ending June 3, 2025 – unanimous

Senior Commission

The Senior Commission will meet to discuss old business including a Copperfield presentation and the Whiz Bang Ice Cream Social, and new business involving a Welcome Packet and Robbinsdale Attraction Map. The meeting is procedural with no financial decisions or ordinance changes on the agenda.

• Consideration of minutes from previous meeting
• Copperfield Presentation (old business)
• Whiz Bang Ice Cream Social (old business)
• Welcome Packet/Robbinsdale Attraction Map (new business)

General

The Human Rights Commission will discuss a communications plan and the Pro-Community Resolution. The body will also review applications for new members and a presentation on the Robbinsdale DEI Committee Charter and Annual Plan.

• Presentation of Robbinsdale DEI Committee Charter and Annual Plan
• Applications for new HRC members
• Discussion of Pro-Community Resolution
• Development of a Communications Plan for Human Rights-Related Information
• Discussion of HRC presentation to City Council

The Human Rights Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It authorized the subcommittee to draft talking points for the Pro‑Community resolution and to prepare an article for the Birdtown Brief. The commission also approved taking up an investigation of the April 28, 2025 executive order and developing a response plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 4/24/2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized subcommittee to create talking points for Pro‑Community resolution (motion carried)
• Authorized subcommittee to prepare article for Birdtown Brief (motion carried)
• Authorized commission to investigate April 28, 2025 executive order and develop response plan (motion carried)

General

The Human Rights Commission will conduct roll call of its members. It will encourage members to attend the North Memorial Data Walk at the Robbinsdale Specialty Center, 3435 West Broadway, at 6:00 PM. The data walk will present preliminary community health needs assessment data for Robbinsdale and Maple Grove. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Roll call of commission members
• Encouragement for HRC members to attend North Memorial Data Walk at 3435 West Broadway, 6:00 PM
• Presentation of preliminary community health needs assessment data for Robbinsdale and Maple Grove
• Adjournment

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss new business including a guest presentation by Water Resources Specialist Jenna Wolf, a recap of the compost giveaway and native plant kit pick-up, and an update on the Adopt a Park program for South Halifax. The committee will also consider the April 16 meeting minutes and plan the summer schedule.

• Guest speaker Jenna Wolf, Water Resources Specialist
• Recap of Compost Giveaway and Native Plant Kit Pick-Up
• Adopt a Park: South Halifax
• Summer Schedule discussion
• Consideration of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 Sustainability Committee meeting. They also unanimously agreed to adopt South Halifax Park through the city's Adopt‑a‑Park program and set June 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the first clean‑up day. The committee decided to prepare a formal presentation for the City Council scheduled for October 2025.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted South Halifax Park via Adopt‑a‑Park program (unanimous)
• Scheduled first park clean‑up day for June 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Agreed to prepare formal City Council presentation for October 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding solid waste fees. The body will also consider a closed session to discuss the purchase of real property and the City Manager's annual performance review.

• Public hearing related to Solid Waste Fees
• Second reading of Ordinance Amending City Code Sign Ordinance (Chapter V, Planning and Land Use, Section 410 - Signs)
• Discussion of the purchase of real property in closed session
• Sanborn Park Building RFP
• USTA Tennis Court Grants

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, tabled the appointment of Human Rights Commissioners, and approved the Sanborn Park Building RFP for distribution. It adopted Resolution No. 8156 establishing additional yard‑waste cart and exchange fees, entered closed sessions to discuss a property purchase at 3400 Oakdale Ave N and the City Manager’s performance review, approved a contract adjustment moving the City Manager to Step 5, and approved pending voucher disbursement requests.

• Approved May 20 agenda (amended) – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda (revised) – unanimous
• Tabled Appointment of Human Rights Commissioners – unanimous
• Approved submission of Sanborn Park Building RFP for distribution – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 8156 establishing solid waste fees for additional yard waste carts and exchange fees – unanimous
• Entered closed session to discuss purchase of 3400 Oakdale Ave N – unanimous
• Entered closed session to discuss City Manager annual performance review – unanimous
• Approved contract adjustment moving City Manager to Step 5 – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review minutes from April 17, 2025. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor service at 4050 Lakeview Ave N.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Service at 4050 Lakeview Ave N

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It will vote on an insurance renewal that waives the statutory tort liability limits. The board will also review pending voucher requests for disbursement.

• Approve REDA meeting minutes of April 8, 2025
• Insurance renewal – waive statutory tort liability limits
• Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city contributions to the Fire Relief Association retirement fund and the regulation of camping on city property. The body will also review yard waste collection and updates from the Human Rights Commission.

• Robbinsdale Fire Relief Association retirement fund city contribution
• Regulation of camping on city property
• Yard waste collection
• Storm water utility rate fees
• Pet store ordinance

The May 13, 2025 work session covered firefighter pension proposals, a proposed anti‑camping ordinance, yard‑waste service options, and a Human Rights Commission resolution. Staff updates included the annual performance survey, a pet‑store ordinance draft, and storm‑water fee concerns. Council members expressed preferences and agreed to develop drafts or explore options, but no votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed water rates for North Memorial and a chicken permit for 4351 France Avenue North. The body is also deciding on zoning requirements for state-licensed cannabis and lower potency hemp edible businesses.

• Proposed water rates for North Memorial public hearing
• Ordinance establishing zoning for state licensed cannabis and lower potency hemp edible businesses
• Chicken permit for 4351 France Avenue North
• 2nd reading of an ordinance updating the Appendix B Fee Schedule
• Approval of the 2025 Fiber Route Project

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 8154 establishing city water rates for all usage beginning May 6, 2025. It also waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-04 amending lake hours, and adopted proclamations for National Public Works Week and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 6, 2025 City Council agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and project approvals (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Waived second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25-04 amending lake hours (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8154 establishing city water rates effective May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved chicken permit for 4351 France Avenue North (unanimous)
• Approved Fiber Route Project for 2025 (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The commission reached consensus to hold the Obergefell community event at the Robbinsdale City Hall chambers and 6‑corner room on Saturday, July 26 at 1 pm. Commissioner Fox will contact city staff to reconfirm venue availability. Commissioner Ralston Aoki will reach out to the Minnetonka DEI Commission, and Commissioners Nailon and Ari Nason will look for a MC/Moderator. The next subcommittee meeting is scheduled for June 215 at 10:30 am.

• Approved holding Obergefell event at City Hall chambers, 6‑corner room on July 26, 1 pm (consensus)
• Commissioner Fox tasked to reconfirm venue availability with city staff
• Commissioner Ralston Aoki tasked to contact Minnetonka DEI Commission
• Commissioners Nailon and Ari Nason tasked to pursue an MC/Moderator for the event
• Scheduled next Obergefell Event Subcommittee meeting for June 215 at 10:30 am

Human Rights Commission

The Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission will approve the agenda, review minutes from previous meetings, and discuss old business items such as a pro‑community resolution and an Obergefell educational event. New business includes a presentation to the Chamber on May 20 at the Wicked Wort and participation in Whiz Bang Days. The commission will also receive reports from its members before adjourning.

• Discussion of HRC presentation to Council
• Pro‑Community Resolution
• Obergefell Educational Event
• HRC Presentation to the Chamber on May 20 at the Wicked Wort
• HRC participation at Whiz Bang Days

The Human Rights Commission amended the draft pro‑community resolution to include a preamble and summary. It approved coordination with a disabilities tenants‑rights advisory group for the May 29 public safety event. The commission endorsed participation in a Chamber of Commerce educational event, adding the word “diversity” to the blurb. It also voted to support the applications of Matt Murphy and Dan Dlugose for City Council consideration.

• Amended draft pro‑community resolution to add preamble/summary – motion carried
• Approved coordination with May 29 event and disabilities tenants‑rights advisory group – motion carried
• Approved HRC participation in Chamber educational event with added “diversity” language – motion carried
• Supported applications of Matt Murphy and Dan Dlugose for Council consideration – motion carried

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will consider new business including the Manor Park Playground and Triangle Park Pump Track, as well as community feedback dates. Old business includes updates on Sanborn Tennis Courts, the Ice Rink in Manor, and Fitness Court. The meeting also includes information-only reports on recreation, forestry, and parks.

• Manor Park Playground
• Triangle Park Pump Track
• Community Feedback Dates
• Sanborn Tennis Courts
• Ice Rink in Manor

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a zoning text amendment regarding the city's sign ordinance. The body will also review minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment to the Robbinsdale sign ordinance

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will meet to consider approval of February meeting minutes, hear from City Forester Stephan Papiz, and discuss takeaways from the Community Recycling Ambassadors Program. The committee will also review upcoming events including Arbor Day, a Compost Giveaway, and a Rain Garden Planting, followed by roundtable updates.

• Consideration of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: City Forester/Natural Resources Specialist Stephan Papiz
• Community Recycling Ambassadors Program takeaways
• Events: Arbor Day, Compost Giveaway, Rain Garden Planting
• Roundtable updates from committee members

The Sustainability Committee unanimously approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to defer the Community Recycling Ambassadors Program discussion to a future meeting. The committee confirmed upcoming Arbor Day, Compost Giveaway, and rain‑garden planting events, including city‑provided supplies and volunteer roles.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Community Recycling Ambassadors Program discussion to a future meeting
• Scheduled Arbor Day Celebration for April 26, 2025 with city‑provided trash bags, rubber gloves, and trash pickers
• Planned Compost Giveaway for May 17, 2025 at Lee Park parking lot with ten cubic yards of compost
• Planned rain‑garden planting at the Water Treatment Plant for May 31, 2025
• Confirmed committee members will attend Arbor Day and assist with cleanup at South Halifax Park
• Committed staff to provide educational materials, handouts, and support for the events

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and conduct a first reading of an ordinance establishing registration and regulations for cannabis and lower potency hemp businesses, repealing existing THC product rules. The Council will also consider reallocating the 2025 Sanborn Park Playground budget and a consent agenda that includes employee handbook updates, licenses, a Metropolitan Council funding agreement, and an AFSCME MOU.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance Adding Section 1165 (Cannabis and LPHE Business Regulations, repealing Section 1160)
• Reallocation of 2025 Sanborn Park Playground budget
• Authorize Subordinate Funding Agreement with Metropolitan Council
• Authorize City Manager to execute MOU with AFSCME
• Approval of Deputy Registrar's and Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits monthly financial statements

The Robbinsdale City Council unanimously approved a reallocation of the 2025 Sanborn Park Playground budget. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance adding Section 1165 for cannabis and hemp business regulations and set a second reading for May 6, 2025. Special work session dates for May 6 and May 20, 2025 were approved, as were voucher disbursement requests for the period ending April 15, 2025.

• Approved reallocation of 2025 Sanborn Park Playground budget (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of cannabis and hemp business ordinance, set second reading for May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special work session dates: May 6, 2025 at 4101 Hubbard Ave N and May 20, 2025 at 4601 Toledo Ave N (unanimous)
• Approved voucher disbursement requests for period ending April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 City Council agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes from April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on cannabis ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss the possibility of sponsoring a community event regarding the Obergefell Supreme Court decision and recent attempts to overturn it. This is a discussion item; no decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion of sponsoring a community event on the Obergefell decision and efforts to overturn it

The Human Rights Commission discussed sponsoring a community event about the Obergefell decision and LGBTQ+ rights. Commissioners agreed to research possible venues and dates, with a preference for late July. They also set the next planning meeting for May 3, 2025 at 10:30 am.

• Agreed to research venues and dates for Obergefell community event
• Scheduled next planning meeting for May 3, 2025 at 10:30 am

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will meet to review a second amendment to a preliminary development agreement. The board will also address pending voucher requests for disbursement.

• Consideration of Second Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
• Review of voucher requests pending approval for disbursement

The board approved the draft minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It also approved a second amendment extending the preliminary development agreement with 42nd Development LLC by 90 days, allowing the developer more time for land acquisition (4‑0). Additionally, voucher requests for April 8, 2025 were approved (4‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved second amendment extending 42nd Development agreement (4-0)
• Approved voucher requests for April 8, 2025 disbursement (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including proposed ordinance changes for cannabis and low-potency hemp edible businesses, fire department aerial apparatus replacement, human rights commission updates, and fee schedule adjustments. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting. Staff will also provide updates on city videos, the city manager review, and facility tours.

• Discussion of proposed ordinance changes for zoning, business registration, and special event permitting related to state-licensed cannabis and LPHE businesses
• Robbinsdale Fire Department - Aerial Apparatus Replacement
• Human Rights Commission Annual Updates
• Fee Schedule and Utility Fee Updates
• Council Meeting Schedule discussion

The council voted to allow unlimited registrations for lower‑potency hemp edible (LPHE) retailers. It also agreed to keep the current meeting schedule for the rest of the year and to revisit the Parks Naming Policy soon. The Human Rights Commission resolution will be discussed again at a future work session. Council members will monitor business‑warehouse rezoning opportunities.

• Continue current Council meeting schedule for the rest of the year (no vote recorded)
• Revisit the Parks Naming Policy in the near future (no vote recorded)
• Table the Human Rights Commission resolution for discussion at a later work session (no vote recorded)
• Support not limiting registrations for LPHE retailers (no vote recorded)
• Monitor business‑warehouse rezoning opportunities and consider rezoning if needed (no vote recorded)

Senior Commission

The Robbinsdale City Council is meeting for a procedural agenda including approval of past minutes, a presentation from Copperfield, discussion of summer meetings, and planning for an ice cream social. No votes on ordinances or financial items are listed; the meeting is largely administrative.

• Copperfield Presentation under Old Business
• Summer Meetings discussion
• Whiz Bang: Ice Cream Social planning under New Business
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Human Rights Commission will discuss and plan several community outreach initiatives, including reaching out to apartment building residents and additional movie nights. They will also begin planning a 'Beloved Community' engagement idea and review a communications plan proposal. The meeting is primarily a planning and discussion session with no votes or financial actions.

• Discussion of outreach to residents of apartment buildings
• Planning additional movie nights as community events
• Initiate planning of the 'Beloved Community' engagement idea
• Discussion of a communications plan proposal

The commission reviewed plans for outreach to residents of Robbins Landing and Parker Station Flats, including possible dates for events and movie nights. Members also discussed initiating the "Beloved Community" engagement idea and a communications plan to improve public updates on HRC activities. Action items were assigned for contacting speakers, gathering information, and creating a monthly briefing page. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances updating the fee schedule (Appendix B) and amending building regulations (Chapter IV). A public nuisance at 2732 Zenith Ave. N. will be addressed, and the council will discuss the city's top goals and priorities for 2025. The consent agenda includes approvals such as a budget amendment, participation in the SolSmart Hennepin County Cohort, and several grants.

• First reading of ordinance updating Appendix B – Fee Schedule
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter IV, Building, Housing, and Construction Regulations
• Public nuisance at 2732 Zenith Ave. N.
• Approval of crack sealing quote (no dollar amount listed)
• Establishment of 2026-2027 Budget Calendar

The council unanimously approved a resolution amending the 2024 General Fund Budget. It also approved the 2026‑2027 budget calendar and the first readings of three ordinances covering code section 815.07, the fee schedule, and building regulations. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution to abate a public nuisance at 2732 Zenith Ave and amended the 2025 top goals to emphasize a culturally diverse identity.

• Adopted amendment to the 2024 General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2027 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Section 815.07 of the City Code (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance updating Appendix B fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter IV building, housing, and construction regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 8152 to abate public nuisance at 2732 Zenith Ave (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 Top Goals Item 6 to “Humanize and Maintain Robbinsdale’s Culturally Diverse Identity” (unanimous)
• Approved the April 1, 2025 City Council agenda as amended (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review old business including a Pro-Community Resolution and a presentation to the Council scheduled for April. The body will also discuss new business regarding Adopt-a-Park 2025 and the impact of waste disposal fees on residents.

• Pro-Community Resolution
• Communications plan for human rights information and HRC activities
• Adopt-a-Park 2025
• Impact of waste disposal fees on residents
• Review of a new applicant for Commissioner

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It carried motions to explore a display at the Hennepin County Government Center, to create a subcommittee for the Obergefell event, and to pause the Adopt‑a‑Park program for 2025. The commission also approved taking the draft pro‑community resolution to the City Council work session and assigned staff to research a one‑day dump event.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved motion to explore display at Hennepin County Government Center (motion carried)
• Approved establishment of subcommittee for Obergefell event (motion carried)
• Approved taking a year off Adopt‑a‑Park 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved bringing draft of pro‑community resolution to City Council work session (motion carried)
• Assigned Fox to research possibility of a one‑day dump event
• Assigned Joanna Brookes to follow up with commissioner applicants

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Robbinsdale Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will consider the Park Improvement Schedule for 2025 and 2026. The commission will also discuss updates to tennis and pickleball courts, the Sanborn Playground, a fitness court, and a native plant sale. New commissioners will take an oath of office. Informational reports from recreation, forestry, and the parks department will be presented.

• Park Improvement Schedule for 2025 and 2026
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Sanborn Playground
• Fitness court
• Native plant sale

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss and make decisions on upcoming events including a rain garden planting date, a compost giveaway event, and volunteer sign-ups. They will also consider minutes from February and receive staff updates.

• Consideration of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Events Sign Up
• Setting a date for Rain Garden Planting
• Planning for Compost Giveaway Event
• Potential Guest Speaker discussion

City Council

The Robbinsdale City Council will vote on authorizing the city manager to execute a license agreement with Birdhouse Restaurant and approve a memorandum of understanding for an Energy Action Plan addendum. The council will also hear a presentation on employee handbook updates and consider consent agenda items including minutes, licenses, and financial statements. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.

• Authorize City Manager to execute license agreement with Birdhouse Restaurant
• Memorandum of Understanding - Energy Action Plan Addendum Development
• Employee Handbook Updates presentation
• Consent agenda includes Faith Lilac Way Lutheran Church Event and Robin Center mobile food unit
• Authorize staff to apply for grant funding through the MN DNR

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will vote on new officers for 2025 and hear a report from Police Captain John Elder. The body will also discuss a Pro-Community Resolution and the upholding of religious neutrality at public events.

• Report and Q&A from Police Captain John Elder
• Election of new commission officers for 2025
• Discussion on Pro-Community Resolution
• Review of religious neutrality in public HRC events
• Planning for Women's History Month Exhibit

Economic Development Authority

This is a procedural meeting of the Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority. The main action is approval of the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes via the consent agenda. The board will also consider voucher requests for disbursement and receive staff updates. No major public hearings or new business are scheduled.

• Approval of Feb 11, 2025 EDA meeting minutes
• Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement

City Council Work Session

The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates on CCX Media funding, the Blue Line Light Rail Extension, and a proposed Humane Pet Store Ordinance. The meeting will also include staff updates and council remarks.

• Discussion of CCX Media funding and policy updates
• Light Rail Transit Blue Line Extension updates
• Water Tower 1 lighting policy discussion
• Humane Pet Store Ordinance discussion by Mayor Sutton
• Staff and council updates

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to approve a code variance and a conditional use permit for US Internet at 3819 W Broadway. They will also vote on entering a professional services agreement for the new Public Works facility and authorize guidelines for attending meetings by interactive technology. The consent agenda includes approval of several meeting minutes, grant submissions, and license approvals.

• Consider resolution approving code variance for 3819 W Broadway (US Internet)
• Consider resolution approving conditional use permit for 3819 W Broadway (US Internet)
• Approve professional services agreement for new Public Works facility
• Consider resolution authorizing guidelines for attendance by interactive technology
• Consent agenda includes Twins Equipment Grant and Twins Youth Coaching Grant submissions

Senior Commission

The Robbinsdale Senior Commission will meet to approve November minutes, discuss a presentation on Lilac Parkway, and plan summer meeting schedules. The agenda is routine with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Lilac Parkway Presentation under old business
• Discussion of summer meeting schedule

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will vote on new officers for 2025 and receive a report and Q&A from Police Captain John Elder. The body will also discuss a Pro-Community Resolution and a film screening license.

• Voting on new commission officers for 2025
• Report and Q&A from Robbinsdale Police Captain John Elder
• Pro-Community Resolution
• License for public screening of film
• Women's History Month Exhibit

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission

The Robbinsdale Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will review old business items, including the Park Master Plan, a Sanborn Stump wood carving project, and the Lakeview Terrace Fitness Court. It will then move to new business, electing a chair and vice chair and considering the Sanborn Playground as well as the Sanborn Park, Sanborn Pipe, Chowen Ave, and Shoreline projects. Information-only reports on recreation programming and forestry will also be presented.

• Park Master Plan (old business)
• Sanborn Stump: Wood Carving (old business)
• Lakeview Terrace Fitness Court (old business)
• Sanborn Playground (new business)
• Sanborn Park, Sanborn Pipe, Chowen Ave and Shoreline Projects (new business)

City Council Work Session

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will conduct a work session featuring staff and council updates.

General

The City Council will hold a work session to review lighting options for Water Tower 1. The meeting also includes staff and council updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss lighting for Water Tower 1

Planning Commission

The Robbinsdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for 3819 West Broadway, as well as a Zoning Text Amendment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of old, new, and other business.

• Conditional Use Permit for 3819 West Broadway
• Variance Request for 3819 West Broadway
• Zoning Text Amendment (details not provided)
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will discuss new business items including organics recycling, turf grass reduction, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and the creation of a commission. They will also consider approval of January meeting minutes and receive roundtable updates.

• Organics Recycling discussion
• Turf Grass Reduction discussion
• Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure discussion
• Creating a Commission discussion
• Consideration of January 15, 2025 minutes

City Council

The Council will consider adoption of the Parks Master Plan and discuss a closed session to negotiate real property purchase. They will also hear the annual sustainability update and consider a resolution allowing electronic signatures. Several consent agenda items include approvals of minutes, a stormwater grant agreement, and quarterly financial reports.

• Adoption of the Parks Master Plan
• Closed session to discuss purchase of real property
• Resolution to allow electronic signatures
• Annual Sustainability Update presentation
• MPCA Stormwater Resilience Implementation Grant agreement

Economic Development Authority

This Economic Development Authority meeting features two presentations: one on the legal basis and public purpose of the EDA, and another on financial tools including TIF districts for redevelopment. No public hearings, old business, or other decisions are scheduled. The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation on EDA Authority and Public Purpose by legal counsel Ron Batty
• Presentation on Public Finance Tools for Redevelopment and Robbinsdale TIF Districts by Stacie Kvilvang

City Council Work Session

The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including business retention and expansion, the need for Water Tower 2, lighting for Water Tower 1, and updates on street construction projects on Shoreline, Chowen, Drew, and Sanborn. Staff will also provide updates on the Blue Line Extension Anti-displacement Community Prosperity Program Board and a remote meeting attendance policy. No formal votes are expected.

• Discussion on business retention and expansion in Robbinsdale
• Discussion on the need for Water Tower 2
• Discussion on lighting for Water Tower 1
• Construction updates on Shoreline, Chowen, Drew, and Sanborn streets
• Staff update on Blue Line Extension Anti-displacement Community Prosperity Program Board

City Council

The City Council will discuss a request to rezone 3883 W Broadway from a Residential (RB) Business District to a Limited Commercial (B2) Business District. The meeting also includes presentations on the Parks Master Plan and a Black History Month Proclamation.

• Rezone request for 3883 W Broadway from Residential (RB) to Limited Commercial (B2)
• DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application
• DNR Local Train Connections Program Grant
• Parks and Recreation Department Annual Report and Parks Master Plan Presentation
• Appointment of Erin Sparks to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a final plat for 3505 Bottineau Boulevard and various ordinances. The session includes the approval of several grants and professional service agreements via a consent agenda.

• Final Plat for 3505 Bottineau Boulevard (Hy-Vee) Robbinsdale Mall Forth Addition
• Ordinance updating Appendix B - Fee Schedule
• Ordinance amending Section 205 of the City Code regarding Salaries of Elected Officials
• Professional Service Agreement with Rum River Consulting for Building Official Services
• Acceptance of Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant and Mortenson Family Foundation Grant

Planning Commission

The Robbinsdale Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone at 3883 West Broadway and a conditional use permit at 3819 West Broadway (rescheduled from a prior meeting). Commissioners will also consider approving November 2024 meeting minutes, setting 2025 meeting dates, and receiving the 2024 annual report. No old or new business items are listed.

• Public hearing for rezone at 3883 West Broadway
• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 3819 West Broadway (rescheduled)
• Consideration of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Receipt of 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report

Sustainability Committee

The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will hold a regular meeting including a conversation with Public Works Director Richard McCoy, discussion of the Top Priorities Action Plan, and an update on CCX Media organics recycling. The committee will also consider minutes from November 20, 2024, and receive roundtable updates.

• Conversation with Public Works Director/City Engineer Richard McCoy
• Top Priorities Action Plan discussion
• CCX Media - Organics Recycling update
• Consideration of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Roundtable updates

Economic Development Authority

The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will elect officers for 2025 and consider approving amendments to development and loan agreements with 4orty 2wo Development and CEE. The meeting agenda lists several consent agenda items and pending voucher requests.

• Elect 2025 REDA Officers
• Approve First Amendment to Preliminary Development Agreement with 4orty 2wo Development, LLC
• Approve Amendment 1 to Loan Origination Agreement with CEE for Home Improvement Loan Program Administration
• Approve Contract with CEE to Perform Home Energy Squad Visits
• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the creation of a retail cannabis ordinance. The body will also determine 2025 council assignments, commission makeup, and legislative priorities.

• Discussion on Retail Cannabis Ordinance Creation
• 2025 Council Assignments
• 2025 Commission(s) Make-up
• 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Native Plant Kit Sale through Minnesota Native Landscape’s Community Habitat Partnership Program

City Council

This is a largely procedural meeting featuring the oath of office for a new Ward 1 council member and the mayor. The consent agenda includes routine appointments, grant acceptance, policy updates, and a labor MOU. No public hearings or new business items are scheduled.

• Oath of Office for Ward 1 Council Member Raymond Blackledge and Mayor Brad Sutton
• MPCA Local Climate Action Grant acceptance
• Affirm Fair Housing Policy approval
• Authorize MOU with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49
• Designation of depositories for City funds in 2025