Silver Bay public meetings in 2025

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including contract renewals and personnel updates. Outside the consent agenda, council members will discuss a consulting contract for Boathouse Bay and Golf Course housing projects, proposed water and sewer rate changes effective Jan. 1, 2026, and a special joint meeting to review the Mary MacDonald facility. The council will also vote on several resolutions, notably the rezoning of the Shopping Center District and a contract for urban forestry management.

• Resolution 2025-#77 – Rezoning of Shopping Center District & Zoning Map
• Resolution 2025-#78 – ReLeaf Urban Forestry Management Contract
• David Drown Consulting Contract for Boathouse Bay & Golf Course Housing Development Projects
• Q – Proposed Water & Sewer Rates effective Jan. 1, 2026
• Resolution 2025-#73 – 2026 Final Budget

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider a resolution to amend its contract with Krause Anderson for multiple multi‑modal trailhead change orders. Routine items on the consent agenda, such as the Treasurer’s Report and custodial contract renewals, will be approved by a single motion. The council will also discuss open board appointments for 2026 and evaluate software training options. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Amend contract with Krause Anderson for multi‑modal trailhead change orders #11, #16, #19, #22, and #23
• Renew Reunion Hall custodial contract with Juel Salveson, Salveson Floor Care
• Renew custodial contract for Liquor Store, City Hall/Police, Library, and Reunion Hall backup with Superior Stay Management, LLC
• Approve 2026 council meeting dates
• Open 2026 board appointments for Parks & Rec, EDA, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Mary Mac Committee

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The Silver Bay City Council meeting will consider routine consent agenda items, including the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes, the September 2025 Treasurer’s Report, a liquor store training item, a contract renewal with Juel Salveson Mary Mac, and liquor store handicap door openers. Council members will hear a public comment from Vickie Thompson regarding the Golf Course Housing Project. Additional agenda items include mayor/council communications, updates from the city administrator and city attorney, and review of paid and unpaid claims.

• Contract renewal with Juel Salveson Mary Mac
• Liquor store handicap door openers
• Public comment on Golf Course Housing Project
• Treasurer’s Report for September 2025
• Review of paid and unpaid claims

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The council approved the meeting agenda, including removal of Alex Burcum, and adopted the consent agenda items. It authorized payment of $403,686.58 for unpaid claims and $1,077,401.83 for paid claims. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda with removal of Alex Burcum (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $403,686.58 in unpaid claims (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of $1,077,401.83 in paid claims (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including a renovation loan and contracts for a photovoltaic array. The body will also review proposals for the city website and the golf course housing project.

• Resolution 2025-#71: $50,000 renovation loan to the East Lake Clinic District
• Resolution 2025-#68 and #69: Change order with Krause Anderson and contract with Holden Electric for the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center photovoltaic array
• Proposal from z’Up North Realty for professional services for the Golf Course Housing Project
• Proposal from Revize for updating the City of Silver Bay website
• Resolution 2025-#70: Deferring special assessments for eligible residents

CC Min. 11-03-25

The council approved payment of $2,706,049.55 for previously paid claims and $219,061.19 for unpaid claims. It also adopted resolutions for photovoltaic array contracts totaling $259,200, approved a $50,000 renovation loan, and moved forward with ACH payments and a website upgrade. All motions passed with four ayes and one member absent or excused.

• Approved payment of $2,706,049.55 for paid claims (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved payment of $219,061.19 for unpaid claims (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Change Order with Krause Anderson reducing contract by $129,600 for photovoltaic array (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved contract with Holden Electric for photovoltaic array installation $129,600 (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved $50,000 renovation loan to East Lake Clinic District (3 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused, 1 abstain)
• Approved deferring special assessments for eligible residents (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Accepted Revize proposal to update city website ($1,250 setup fee, $1,100 annual host fee) (motion carried)
• Moved city payments to ACH system (motion carried)

CC Min. 10-06-25

The council approved a $13,652,446.50 guaranteed maximum price for the Water Treatment Facility and Booster Station improvements, with a total project budget of $15,577,447 and an EPA grant of $1,750,000. They also approved a $24,800 engineering scope to submit a new mercury variance application for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional actions included adopting the 2026 city code changes, approving $2,139,340.06 in unpaid claims and $456,284.94 in paid claims, and authorizing RFPs for urban forest management and custodial services.

• Approved $13,652,446.50 GMP for water treatment facility & booster station (5-0)
• Approved $24,800 engineering scope for mercury variance (5-0)
• Approved $11,340 facility condition assessment for Mary MacDonald building (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 city code changes and publication summary (5-0)
• Approved payment of $2,139,340.06 unpaid claims and $456,284.94 paid claims (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of RFP for urban forest management plan (motion carried)
• Authorized solicitation of RFP for 2026 custodial services (motion carried)
• Authorized removal of abandoned boat Retta James from marina (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2025 at the Silver Bay Reunion Hall. After routine consent agenda items, council members will consider several resolutions, including engineering scope and fees for a wastewater treatment facility, water treatment facility and booster station improvements with a price acceptance from Magney Construction, a facility condition assessment proposal, and adoption of the city code. The council will also discuss procurement actions such as RFPs for the urban forest management plan and custodial services for 2026.

• Resolution 2025- #64 – Mercury limit & variance engineering scope & fees for wastewater treatment facility
• Resolution 2025- #65 – Water treatment facility & booster station improvements; acceptance of gross maximum price from Magney Construction
• Resolution 2025- #66 – Approval of Krause Anderson’s proposal for Mary MacDonald facility condition assessment
• Resolution 2025- #67 – Adoption of the City Code and approval of the publication summary
• RFPs – Solicitation for Silver Bay’s Urban Forest Management Plan and for custodial services for the 2026 calendar year

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The Silver Bay City Council meeting on September 15, 2025 is a budget workshop. Council members and city officials will review Draft #2 of the proposed budget and levy. The agenda lists only the review and adjournment.

• Review Draft #2 Proposed Budget & Levy

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The Silver Bay City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed updates to the city codes. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for presentation and public comment.

• Proposed Updated City Codes

CC Min. 09-15-25 Budget Workshop

The council set a special budget workshop to review the 2026 proposed budget and levy. After reviewing draft changes, members agreed to drop the police vehicle and grader from the budget and tasked the city administrator with a final review and presentation of the budget and levy resolutions at a future special meeting. The workshop was then adjourned.

• Set Special Budget Workshop meeting to review 2026 budget and levy
• Removed police vehicle from draft budget (consensus)
• Removed grader from draft budget (consensus)
• Administrator to finalize review and present budget and levy resolutions at a special meeting
• Adjourned Budget Workshop (motion carried)

CC Min. 09-15-25

The council approved the agenda and consent items, authorized a block party on Burk Drive, and adopted two resolutions covering change orders for the Krause Anderson project and a $0 liquor‑store transfer to the Parks Department. It approved the county’s internet service agreement at $255 per month, scheduled a special meeting on September 29 to finalize the 2026 budget and levy, and set a closed‑door labor‑negotiations meeting. The council also tabled the 17 Arthur Circle abatement until owners meet with the police chief and approved payment of $195,373.19 in unpaid claims and $256,544.32 in paid claims.

• Approved agenda with addition of special budget meeting (5‑aye)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑aye)
• Approved block party and street closure near 58 Burk Dr. (5‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#59 approving change orders #2 ($‑7,798.18) and #5 ($20,659.67), net addition $12,861.49 (5‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#60 transferring $0 from liquor store to Parks Dept. (5‑aye)
• Approved Lake County CTC internet agreement at $255/month (5‑aye)
• Set special meeting for 2026 budget and levy on Sep 29, 3:00 p.m. (5‑aye)
• Approved payment of $195,373.19 in unpaid claims and $256,544.32 in paid claims (5‑aye)

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The City Council will discuss the transfer of the liquor store to the Parks Department and approve change orders with Krause Anderson. The meeting includes a review of blight at eight specific properties. A request for a Burk/Banks block party will also be considered.

• Resolution 2025- #59: Approval of COR #2 and COR #5 with Krause Anderson
• Resolution 2025- #60: Liquor Store Transfer to Parks Dept.
• Blight review for 14 Aiken, 17 Arthur, 17 Drake, 24 Edwards, 27 Law, 43 Davis, 47 Edwards, and 52 Adams
• Burk/Banks Block Party Request
• Fire Hydrants Replacement Quote

CC Min. 09-15-25 Public Hearing City Code Update

The City Council held a public hearing on proposed code updates but made no policy decisions. Mayor LeBlanc opened the hearing for comments and noted no decisions would be taken. A motion to adjourn the hearing was introduced by DeRosier, seconded by Hoff, and carried at 7:04 p.m.

• Adjourn public hearing (motion by DeRosier, seconded by Hoff) carried

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The City Council, the Mary MacDonald Committee, and the Economic Development Authority are holding a joint workshop. The meeting will discuss the operations of the Mary MacDonald building, needed improvements, and its future. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of operations for the Mary MacDonald building
• Review of capital improvement needs for the Mary MacDonald building

CC Min. 09-08-25

The Special City Council, Mary MacDonald Committee, and Economic Development Authority met to review the building's operational losses, needed repairs, and funding options. Attendees exchanged ideas about renovation, demolition, rezoning, and possible revenue sources. No motions were voted on, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

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The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to review the first draft of the proposed budget and levy.

• Review of Draft #1 Proposed Budget & Levy

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet to review several professional service resolutions and change orders. The body is deciding on contracts for street engineering, a trailhead center, and wastewater system updates.

• Resolution 2025-#55: Bolton & Menk for Citywide Street Phase 1- Final Engineering
• Resolution 2025-#56: Stokke Commissioning and Building Solution Services for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center
• Resolution 2025-#57: Automatic Systems Co. change order for Wastewater SCADA System
• Resolution 2025-#58: Holden Electric change order for Wastewater SCADA System
• Boathouse Bay TIF Draw #9

CC Min. 09-02-25

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑#55 to hire Bolton & Menk for final engineering of Phase 1 of the citywide street improvement project at a cost of $589,000. It also approved contracts for the Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center ($10,750), a wastewater SCADA system change order by Automatic Systems Co. ($4,170), and a change order by Holden Electric ($7,630). Additionally, the council authorized payment of $112,396.63 in unpaid claims and $631,608.44 in previously paid claims. All five actions passed with four ayes and one member absent.

• Approved Bolton & Menk engineering contract for Phase 1 streets ($589,000) (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved Stokke Commissioning contract for Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center ($10,750) (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved Automatic Systems Co. change order for wastewater SCADA ($4,170) (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved Holden Electric change order for wastewater SCADA ($7,630) (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved payment of $112,396.63 in unpaid claims and $631,608.44 in paid claims (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)

CC Min. 09-02-25 Budget Workshop

The City Council held a special Budget Workshop to review the 2026 proposed budget and a 17.6% levy increase. Members discussed numerous cost items, including library loan repayment, wage and benefit adjustments, insurance, and infrastructure projects. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM after a motion by Bautch, seconded by FitzGerald, was carried.

• Adjourned budget workshop (motion carried)

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The City Council will meet to review routine consent items and discuss public engagement for lead service lines. The council also intends to set a public hearing for the City Code and a joint meeting for an operations and capital review.

• Bolton & Menk Lead Service Line Public Engagement
• Set Public Hearing for City Code
• ATV Minnesota Ride & Rally License Agreement
• State of MN Split Rock Lighthouse License Agreement
• Boathouse Bay Change Order #3

CC Min. 08-18-25

The City Council approved payment of $412,963.66 in unpaid claims and $547,305.21 in paid claims. It also set a closed meeting for labor negotiations on September 2, a public hearing on city code updates for September 15, and a special joint meeting on the Mary Mac building for September 8. The agenda and consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved $412,963.66 unpaid and $547,305.21 paid claims (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda with addition of Equipment Operator Hiring and closed labor‑negotiation meeting (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, treasurer reports, letters of support, license agreements, change order, and equipment operator conditional offer (motion carried)
• Set closed meeting for labor negotiations on September 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set public hearing on city code updates for September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Scheduled special joint meeting on Mary Mac building for September 8, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Scheduled informational meeting on lead service line inspections for August 25, 2025 at City Hall (information provided)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (motion carried)

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The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda items. It approved Resolution 2025‑#53, authorizing $121,742 for construction administrative services for the Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center, and Resolution 2025‑#54, allocating $5,000 for flood‑hazard mitigation grant services. The council also approved the promotion of Officer Micaiah Schubert to Police Sergeant with a $1.25 pay increase and authorized payment of $221,023.63 in unpaid claims and $517,491.54 in paid claims. Council members agreed to obtain an abatement quote for blight properties before the next meeting.

• Approved agenda with addition to consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Promoted Officer Micaiah Schubert to Police Sergeant with $1.25 pay increase (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#53 for Trailhead Center services, $121,742 (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#54 for flood‑hazard mitigation grant services, $5,000 (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Approved payment of $221,023.63 in unpaid claims and $517,491.54 in paid claims (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Consensused to obtain a financial quote from an abatement company for blight properties

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and two resolutions for construction and flood hazard mitigation services. The council will also discuss perimeter ditching and blight properties.

• Approval of July 21 and July 28 meeting minutes
• Firearms Instructor Renewal Training - Micaiah Schubert
• Side by Side Lease - SB Police Dept.
• Resolution 2025-#53 Bolton & Menk Proposal for Construction Administrative Services
• Resolution 2025-#54 Bolton & Menk Proposal for Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Services

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The City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑52, accepting the Gross Maximum Price of $4,361,223 plus $1,008,777 in indirect costs for a total project budget of $5,370,000. The resolution also authorizes Mayor Wade LeBlanc to approve emergency change orders up to $30,000. The vote was 4 aye, 0 nay, with 1 member excused.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑52 accepting GMP $4,361,223 and indirect costs $1,008,777 for total $5,370,000 (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Authorized Mayor LeBlanc to approve emergency change orders up to $30,000

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The Silver Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Kraus Anderson. The body will review the final Gross Maximum Price (GMP) to move forward with the construction of the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center.

• Kraus Anderson presentation of final Gross Maximum Price (GMP) for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center

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The Silver Bay City Council approved an amendment to the Special Assessment Policy, clarified the final assessment roll for the CSAH‑32 project, and set the MN Power franchise fee at $5 per meter per month. It also authorized a closed labor‑negotiations meeting, licensed MN Power to install charging stations at the Multi‑Modal Trailhead, and approved payment of outstanding city claims.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#25A amending Special Assessment Policy (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved final assessment roll for CSAH‑32 project (Resolution 2025‑#50) (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#22A setting MN Power franchise fee $5/month per meter (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Set closed meeting for labor negotiations on Aug 4 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#51 licensing MN Power to install charging stations at Multi‑Modal Trailhead (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved payment of $54,604.33 in unpaid claims and $321,238.88 in paid claims (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider routine consent agenda items including license amendments for the 148th Fighter Wing and MN Power, a water/wastewater operator hire, and a boathouse draw request. The body will also vote on special assessment policies, a franchise agreement summary, and a license agreement for charging stations at the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center.

• License Agreement Amendment-148th Fighter Wing Training
• Water/Wastewater Operator Hiring
• Boathouse Bay Draw Request
• Resolution 2025-#51 License Agreement to MN Power for Charging Stations
• Resolution 2025-#25A Amendment to Special Assessment Policy

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The City Council adopted several contracts and payments, including a $27,750 amendment to the Bolton & Menk water‑treatment contract and a $67,752.98 sidewalk repair contract. It also approved $153,638.69 in unpaid claims, $692,535.13 in paid claims, and $500 in neighborhood‑revitalization mini‑grant reimbursements. Additional actions included approving a $20,400 golf‑course boiler replacement and scheduling a closed labor‑negotiations meeting for July 15.

• Approved $27,750 Bolton & Menk contract amendment for water treatment (5‑0)
• Approved $67,752.98 sidewalk repair contract to Steve VanHouse Construction (5‑0)
• Approved $20,400 golf‑course boiler replacement (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $153,638.69 unpaid claims and $692,535.13 paid claims plus $500 mini‑grant reimbursements (motion carried)
• Set closed meeting for labor negotiations on July 15 at 1:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adopted consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Approved agenda with removal of blight item and addition of resignation and training items (motion carried)
• Approved hiring recommendations for utilities superintendent, liquor store manager, and part‑time bartenders (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet to discuss a contract amendment for the water treatment facility and booster station. The body will also consider awarding a contract for annual sidewalk repairs and the replacement of the golf course boiler.

• Resolution 2025-#48: Amendment to Bolton & Menk Contract for Water Treatment Facility and Booster Station
• Resolution 2025-#49: Award of contract to Steve VanHouse Construction for annual sidewalk repairs
• Golf Course Boiler Replacement
• Board of Peace Officer Standards Training Audit Compliance
• Bay Days Licensing Agreement

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The City Council met for a public hearing on the proposed special assessment for the CSAH 32 reconstruction project. Mayor LeBlanc stated no council decisions would be made at this meeting. The hearing was adjourned by a motion that carried.

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The council adopted Resolution 2025-#47, authorizing the city to apply for a $500,000 IRRR grant for the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center on July 1. The resolution was approved by a 3‑aye, 0‑nay vote with two members excused. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 a.m. was also carried.

• Approved Resolution 2025-#47 IRRR Grant Submission (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Authorized city to apply for $500,000 IRRR grant on July 1
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 11:05 a.m. carried

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet to review the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center project. The agenda includes a resolution (2025-#47) to submit and accept an IRRR grant to fund the center. The council will vote on this resolution before adjourning.

• Resolution 2025-#47 – IRRR grant submission & funding acceptance for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center

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The Silver Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on June 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Reunion Hall. Council members will consider the proposed Assessment for Improvement No. 2025‑01 for the reconstruction of County State‑Aid Highway 32. The agenda includes time for written and public comments before a decision is made. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed Assessment for Improvement No. 2025‑01, CSAH 32 Reconstruction

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The Silver Bay City Council is holding a special meeting on June 24, 2025. The agenda includes a review of the city codes. The meeting will begin with a call to order and conclude with an adjournment.

• Review of City Codes

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The council held a special workshop to review the first draft of changes to the City Code, focusing on Chapters 8, 11, and 12. Members discussed clarifications to building codes, zoning language, golf‑course housing, short‑term rentals, and other topics, noting that many items will be addressed at the next Planning and Zoning meeting. The City Attorney will prepare a final draft for a future council meeting and public hearing. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including routine meeting minutes and a memorandum of understanding with Rocky Wall Entertainment. The council will vote on three resolutions: assessing a cost and preparing a proposed assessment, approving the final plat for Boathouse Bay, and accepting a contributed outdoor rink from the Silver Bay Blue Line Club. Additional items include a license agreement for training at Silver Bay Airport and a payment to Sawtooth 16, LLC for the Boathouse Bay project.

• Resolution 2025-#41A – Declaring cost to be assessed & ordering preparation of proposed assessment
• Resolution 2025-#43A – Final plat for Boathouse Bay
• Resolution 2025-#45 – Accept a contributed asset of the new Outdoor Rink from the Silver Bay Blue Line Club
• License Agreement with 148th Fighter Wing for use of Silver Bay Airport for training
• Sawtooth 16, LLC payment for Boathouse Bay

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The Silver Bay City Council adopted three resolutions correcting assessment numbers, finalizing the Boathouse Bay plat, and accepting a $251,000 outdoor rink contribution from the Silver Bay Blue Line Club. It also approved payment of $226,285.95 in unpaid claims and $609,048.90 in paid claims, hired a labor attorney on an as‑needed basis, authorized $11,289 for Black Beach campground signage (plus $1,500 installation), and approved a license agreement for the 148th Fighter Wing to use the city airport for training.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#41A correcting assessment figures (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#43A final plat for Boathouse Bay (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#45 accepting outdoor rink asset valued at $251,000 (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Approved payment of $226,285.95 unpaid claims and $609,048.90 paid claims (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Authorized hiring of labor attorney Jessica Durbin on an as‑needed basis (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Black Beach campground signage for $11,289 plus $1,500 installation (motion carried)
• Approved license agreement for 148th Fighter Wing to use Silver Bay Airport for training (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of blight properties until next meeting (motion tabled)

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The council approved Resolution 2025‑#43, adopting the final plat for Boathouse Bay with a 4‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑excused vote. It also approved Resolution 2025‑#44, authorizing state bonding to release $1.1 million for the Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center, passing 5‑aye, 0‑nay. Both motions were carried.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑#43 Final Plat for Boathouse Bay (4 aye, 0 nay, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑#44 State Bonding for Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center (5 aye, 0 nay, 0 excused)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:41 p.m. (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet on June 10, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. to review two resolutions. Resolution 2025‑#43 concerns the final plat for Boathouse Bay. Resolution 2025‑#44 proposes state bonding for a multi‑modal trailhead center. The council will vote on each item.

• Resolution 2025‑#43 – Boathouse Bay final plat
• Resolution 2025‑#44 – State bonding for Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider resolutions for parking lot and road projects, approve consent agenda items including a fireworks display agreement, and schedule special meetings for a trailhead center and budget workshops.

• Resolution 2025- #39: Northland Constructors - City Hall Parking Lot
• Resolution 2025- #41: CSAH-32 Project Assessment
• J&M Display Agreement for 4th of July Fireworks
• Set Special Meeting for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center Bid & Contract Award
• Set Special Budget Workshop Meetings

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The council adopted Resolution 2025‑#39, awarding Northland Constructors $502,800 to reconstruct the City Hall parking lot. It also issued a citation for the blight property at 14 Aiken and ordered an abatement for the blight property at 23 Davis. Finally, the council approved payment of $267,945.81 in unpaid claims and $631,255.02 in paid claims.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#39 awarding Northland Constructors $502,800 for City Hall Parking Lot reconstruction (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#40 hiring Bolton & Menk for parking lot professional services (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#41 declaring cost for CSAH‑32 project to be assessed (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#42 scheduling public hearing on CSAH‑32 assessment for June 30 (5‑0)
• Issued citation for blight property at 14 Aiken (motion carried)
• Issued abatement order for blight property at 23 Davis (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $267,945.81 in unpaid claims and $631,255.02 in paid claims (motion carried)
• Set special meetings for Trailhead Center, Boathouse Bay plat, City Code workshop, and 2026 budget workshops (motion carried)

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The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed City Code Chapter 5, Section 590 regulating recreational vehicles. No public comments were received. A motion by Mayor LeBlanc, seconded by Bautch, to adjourn the hearing was carried. No decision was made on adopting the code amendment.

• Adjourned public hearing on RV regulation (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council adopted a new regulation for recreational vehicles (5‑0). It approved the preliminary plat for the Golf Courses Housing project (5‑0) and a lot split for Zachary Blood (5‑0). The council accepted a $2,750 grant for a storybook theater production (5‑0) and approved capital bonding applications with five prioritized projects for the 2026 legislative bill (5‑0).

• Adopted RV regulation (Resolution 2025‑#34) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Golf Courses Housing Preliminary Plat (Resolution 2025‑#35) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Lot Split for Parcel #22‑7401‑29040 (Resolution 2025‑#36) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Accepted $2,750 grant for Storybook Theater (Resolution 2025‑#37) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Capital Bonding Applications and priority list (Resolution 2025‑#38) – 5 aye, 0 nay
• Approved TIF Draw #6 for Boathouse Bay – $148,115.70 payment – consent agenda
• Approved BS&A training expense – $200 – consent agenda

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The Silver Bay City Council will hear a presentation on the City Center Park & Amphitheater Project. The body is also considering resolutions regarding recreational vehicle regulations and a preliminary plat for the Golf Course Housing Project.

• Rocky Wall Entertainment presentation on City Center Park & Amphitheater Project
• Resolution 2025- #34: City Code Chapter 5, Section 590, Regulation of Recreational Vehicles
• Resolution 2025- #35: Golf Course Housing Project’s Preliminary Plat
• Resolution 2025- #36: Lot Split of Parcel 22-7401-29040 (Zachary Blood)
• Resolution 2025- #37: Grant from Duluth Superior Foundation for Storybook Theater

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The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the City Code. The discussion focuses on Chapter 5, Nuisances and Offenses, Section 590, regarding the regulation of recreational vehicles.

• Public hearing on City Code Chapter 5, Section 590 (Regulation of Recreational Vehicles)

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The PUC recommended, and the City Council approved, hiring David Drown & Associates to prepare a Capital and Finance Plan for $15,000. The council also agreed that if the plan is not completed promptly, a $30 per month increase to water rates will be implemented. Both motions were carried. The meetings were then adjourned.

• PUC motion to recommend accepting David Drown & Associates proposal and conditional $30 water rate increase – motion carried
• City Council motion to accept David Drown & Associates Capital and Finance Plan proposal for $15,000 and conditional $30/month water rate increase – motion carried
• Motion to adjourn the PUC meeting at 4:44 p.m. – motion carried
• Motion to adjourn the City Council meeting at 4:44 p.m. – motion carried

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The council adopted Resolution 2025‑#32 awarding the CSAH construction bid to Northland Constructors for $4,827,200, with the city’s share about $1.2 million. It also accepted a $324,915 MPCA Stormwater Resiliency grant for culvert improvements on Adams Blvd. Additional actions included adopting two other resolutions, approving claim payments totaling $331,840.68, and adjourning the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#32 CSAH Bid Award (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑#30 (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#33 PERA Police (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Accepted MPCA Stormwater Resiliency Grant of $324,915 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $83,600.87 unpaid claims and $248,239.81 paid claims (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (motions carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider several routine items under a consent agenda and three resolutions. The resolutions include a PERA for Police Officer Sean Bergman, an MPCA stormwater resiliency grant, and a bid award for a County State‑Assisted Highway project. Additional items such as summer hiring and a liquor‑store manager advertisement are also on the consent agenda.

• Consent agenda: Summer Hiring
• Consent agenda: Liquor Store Manager Hiring Advertisement
• Consent agenda: Rocky Wall Entertainment License Agreement 2025
• Resolution 2025-#33 PERA Police – Sean Bergman
• MPCA Stormwater Resiliency Grant Awarded

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The City Council approved a cooperative agreement with Lake County for the CSAH‑32 streets and utilities project and voted to award the $4,827,200 construction bid to Northland Constructors. It also adopted a joint powers agreement for a multi‑modal trailhead, approved fire‑hydrant purchases, and passed a zoning amendment for the Forest Reserve District. Additional actions included a hazardous‑material removal contract, a dark‑skies week proclamation, and a grant application for housing aid.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#28 Joint Powers Agreement with Lake County for Multi‑Modal Trailhead Project (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Approved AIA Contract with Krause Anderson (motion carried)
• Approved hazardous‑material removal contract with A1 Abatement for demolition (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#29 Cooperative Agreement with Lake County for CSAH‑32 construction (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Approved award of $4,827,200 bid to Northland Constructors for CSAH‑32 project (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#30 Purchase of fire hydrants from Dakota Supply Group for $171,434.40 (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑#31 Forest Reserve District amendment (3 aye, 0 nay, 2 excused)
• Proclaimed April 21‑28 as International Dark Skies Week (motion carried)

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider a joint powers agreement with Lake County for a multi-modal trailhead and a cooperative agreement for street construction on Banks and Edison Boulevards. The council will also approve a bid for the CSAH-32 project, a contract for demolition, and the purchase of fire hydrants.

• Joint Powers Agreement with Lake County for Multi-Modal Trailhead Project
• Cooperative Agreement with Lake County for CSAH-32, Banks Blvd. & Edison Blvd, Construction of Street & Utilities
• CSAH-32(Banks & Edison Blvds) Project Award of Bid to Northland Constructors
• Demolition of Rec Building & Senior Workshop
• Purchase of Fire Hydrant from Dakota Supply Group

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The council approved the meeting agenda with an addition for the North Shore Management Board alternate, approved the consent agenda items, and accepted the 2024 audit. It appointed James FitzGerald as the North Shore Management Board alternate and approved payments of $102,233.26 in unpaid claims and $298,993.91 in paid claims. The water‑treatment facility project update and the Dark Skies proclamation were both tabled for future discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda with North Shore Management Board alternate (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Accepted 2024 audit (motion carried)
• Tabled Water Treatment Facility Project Update (motion tabled)
• Tabled Dark Skies proclamation (motion tabled)
• Appointed James FitzGerald as North Shore Management Board alternate (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $102,233.26 in unpaid claims (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $298,993.91 in paid claims (motion carried)

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The City Council will meet to receive a presentation on the 2024 audit and discuss updates regarding the Water Treatment Facility and perimeter ditching projects. The body will also consider a Dark Skies Proclamation.

• 2024 Audit Presentation
• Water Treatment Facility Project Update
• Perimeter Ditching Update
• Dark Skies Proclamation
• License Agreement for Lake County Recycling Day

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The Silver Bay City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that bundles several routine actions into a single motion. Items include a resolution to adopt a Special Assessment Policy, a library lighting change order, a grant application for a multi‑modal trailhead center, a final design plan for that center, and a Boathouse Bay Tax Increment Financing draw. These items will be enacted without separate discussion unless a councilmember or citizen requests removal from the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2025-#25 Special Assessment Policy
• Resolution 2025-#26 Library Emergency Lighting Change Order
• Resolution 2025-#27 MN DNR Outdoor Grant Application for Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center
• Multi‑Modal Trailhead Center Final Design Plan
• Boathouse Bay TIF Draw #5

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and several resolutions. Key actions include amending official depositors, designating a no‑parking area on County State‑Aid Highway 32, approving plans and advertising bids for the CSAH‑32 reconstruction project, and authorizing final payment for East Lakeview Drive. Additional items are a request for police assistance from Beaver Bay, an RFP for fire hydrants, and a lawsuit involving Sawtooth Mountain Cannabis LLC.

• Resolution 2025-#24 – approve plans and advertise bids for CSAH‑32 reconstruction project
• Resolution 2025-23 – designate CSAH‑32 no‑parking area
• Resolution 2025-#2A – amend official depositors and signors
• East Lakeview Drive – final payment
• RFP for hydrants

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The Silver Bay City Council will convene a public hearing on February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 7 Davis Dr. The meeting will consider a proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 13 (Franchises) and Ordinance 13‑01U, which pertains to a Minnesota Power franchise agreement. No decisions are noted; the agenda is for discussion and public comment.

• City Code Chapter 13 Franchises code amendment and Ordinance 13‑01U – MN Power franchise agreement

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The Silver Bay City Council will consider several resolutions, including a budget amendment, general fund transfers, a library grant, and a surveying easement proposal. A key item is the award of a contract to Holden Electric Co., Inc. for electrical services related to the SCADA system at the wastewater facility. The council will also review draft policies for the police department and a special assessment policy. All items on the consent agenda will be adopted by a single motion unless a member requests separate discussion.

• Resolution 2025-#20 – award contract to Holden Electric Co., Inc. for SCADA electrical services at the wastewater facility
• Resolution 2025-#19 – Bolton & Menk proposal for surveying and drainage easement for city perimeter ditching
• Resolution 2025-#18 – Library MN Department of Education grant
• Resolution 2025-#16 – 2024 budget amendment
• Police Dept. Policy #D-3 – Taser X2

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The Silver Bay City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss Improvement No. 2025-01. This project involves reconstructing CSAH 32 and assessing benefited properties for the costs.

• Improvement No. 2025-01: CSAH 32 Reconstruction
• Infrastructure replacement including surfacing and utilities on Edison Blvd (between Penn Blvd and Horn Blvd)
• Infrastructure replacement including surfacing and utilities on Banks Blvd (between Horn Blvd and Davis Drive)
• Property assessments pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429

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The Silver Bay City Council will meet on February 3, 2025 to adopt a consent agenda of routine items and to discuss several items presented by the City Administrator. Items include a resolution for a 2025 Stormwater Resiliency Grant, a Bolton & Menk Stormwater Resiliency Grant proposal, and a Pay Equity Compliance report. The council will also address petitions, public comments, and claims.

• Consent agenda: Jan. 21, 2025 Public Hearing (routine)
• Snow Day in the Bay License Agreement
• PUC Board Appointments
• Resolution 2025–#15 2025 Stormwater Resiliency Grant
• Bolton & Menk Stormwater Resiliency Grant Proposal

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The Silver Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 7 Davis Dr. The hearing will consider a proposed addition of Section 372 – Cannabis Business – to City Code Chapter 3, Licensing and Municipal Regulations. Council members and the public may comment before any action is taken.

• Public hearing on proposed addition of Section 372 – Cannabis Business to City Code Chapter 3
• Opportunity for public comments on the cannabis business code amendment

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The City Council will review resolutions regarding cannabis business licensing and a street and utility improvement program. The body will also discuss franchise fee ordinances and a rezoning application.

• Resolution 2025-#11: City Code Chapter 3 cannabis business regulations
• Resolution 2025-#14: IRRRB Grant Agreement for Phase 1 City-wide Street & Utility Improvement Program
• Rezoning application for Unplatted TWP 56 RGE 7 from RR to FR for Zachary Carter Blood
• Resolution 2025-#12: CSAH 32 (Edison & Banks Blvd) Reconstruction Preliminary Engineering Report
• Electricity Franchise Fee Ordinance and MN Power Franchise Agreement

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The Silver Bay City Council meeting will consider a consent agenda and several resolutions. Items include designating the official newspaper, appointing an acting mayor, setting city fees, approving meals and mileage reimbursement, and authorizing PERA payments for three individuals. The council will also hear a proposal to update City Code Section 1300 Electric Franchise, a public works board resignation, and other old and new business items.

• Resolution2025-#1 Designation of Official Newspaper
• Resolution2025-#5 City Fees
• Resolution2025-#6 Meals and Mileage Reimbursement
• Resolution2025-#9 PERA – Joshua Collotzi
• Public Works Board resignation