Monday, June 30, 2025
What happened
Council approved the revised agenda, approved prior minutes, approved most consent items and claims (with West abstaining on claims due to an IPS invoice), discussed noise complaints, the Ponds project and land marketing, bond rating/bond sale status, and went into closed session about threatened DNR litigation related to Timbers Hideaway development.
7 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JUNE 09, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JUNE 09, 2025.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
M3MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO REQUEST TO HAVE SIMILAR MARKERS LIKE AT DUNLOP PARK ON THE CITY PROPERTY AT LAKE GEORGE PARKWAY, AND TO HAVE PUBLIC WORKS DETERMINE HOW FAR APART THE MARKERS SHOULD BE.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO REQUEST TO HAVE SIMILAR MARKERS LIKE AT DUNLOP PARK ON THE CITY PROPERTY AT LAKE GEORGE PARKWAY, AND TO HAVE PUBLIC WORKS DETERMINE HOW FAR APART THE MARKERS SHOULD BE.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by ROLF
M6MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 13D.05, SUBDIVISION 3(B) FOR AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT PROTECTED DISCUSSION WITH THE CITY'S ATTORNEY REGARDING THREATENED LITIGATION FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REGARDING MRTA, LLC'S TIMBERS HIDEAWAY DEVELOPMENT.
MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 13D.05, SUBDIVISION 3(B) FOR AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT PROTECTED DISCUSSION WITH THE CITY'S ATTORNEY REGARDING THREATENED LITIGATION FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REGARDING MRTA, LLC'S TIMBERS HIDEAWAY DEVELOPMENT.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
M7MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER West.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.
Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts because it included a bill from IPS (a company he owns) and said he would abstain.
$280
23 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Meeting was called to order.
2Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge was said.
3Roll Call
Roll call taken; members present/absent listed in minutes.
4Announcements
Mayor announced closed session at end of meeting and read a social media post.
5Setting of Regular Agenda
The council added a School Board Update to the agenda and heard from School Board Vice Chair Anette West; Mayor Rolf asked about the cost for the city to do a special election for the School Board position, and Ms. West estimated it would be $2,000 per site plus additional expenses, and she noted an assessment was recently conducted on buildings and that health and safety issues need to be addressed.
Agenda approved as revised with addition of School Board Update.
6Public Forum
Speakers requested to state name/address and limit remarks to three minutes.
A resident, Jennifer Francis (3370 191st Lane NW), told the council she was concerned about noise from SRO and said she had been told by the Sheriff that because SRO has a permit they can play music as loud as they want; the mayor and administrator stated that SRO is subject to the city noise ordinance and did not have a special city permit, and the mayor advised calling the Sheriff’s office to determine whether there is a violation and discussed possibly contacting SRO about the complaint; Council member Wylie suggested reviewing SRO’s IUP.
Public comments received regarding SRO noise and a petition about bonds.
7Approval of Council Minutes of June 9, 2025
Minutes approved (3-0).
8Acknowledgement of Commission Minutes
a. Parks Commission - June 18, 2025
During discussion of the Parks Commission minutes, the council discussed putting in boundary markers on city property on the east side of Lake George and asked for a bid; the council then approved a motion to request similar markers like at Dunlop Park on city property at Lake George Parkway and to have Public Works determine marker spacing.
The council added a School Board Update to the agenda and heard from School Board Vice Chair Anette West; Mayor Rolf asked about the cost for the city to do a special election for the School Board position, and Ms. West estimated it would be $2,000 per site plus additional expenses, and she noted an assessment was recently conducted on buildings and that health and safety issues need to be addressed.
Parks Commission minutes acknowledged; council also acted on marker request at Lake George Parkway and added a School Board Update.
9aConsent Agenda - Claims and Accounts
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Pulled from consent; approved separately with West abstaining due to IPS invoice.
9bConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-092 IUP Renewal - Curtis Performance Auto - Lawrence
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9cConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-093 IUP Renewal - Royalties Towing - Irving
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9dConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-094 IUP Renewal - Custom Catering - Price
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9eConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-095 Minor Subdivision - Stewart North
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9fConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-096 Minor Subdivision Extension - Stahl
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9gConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-097 Consenting to the Appointment of Deputy City Clerk
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
9hConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-098 Financial Security Release - Aspen Glenn
The council approved consent items B–H (including multiple IUP renewals, two minor subdivision resolutions, consent to appoint a deputy city clerk, and a financial security release for Aspen Glenn) in one motion; Council member West pulled Claims and Accounts due to a $280 IPS bill connected to his company and abstained when the council separately approved Claims and Accounts.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion covering items B-H.
10aConsulting Engineer - Engineer Updates
The engineer reported there were still punch list items on the Ponds project, and separately the administrator explained a proposed minor subdivision to split out the part the city wants to retain for a possible future wastewater treatment plant; he said an easement needs to be completed and an April request for proposals received no offers, so staff planned to reach out directly to potential developers before engaging a real estate agent to list the property.
Updates on Ponds project punch list and Viking Boulevard paving schedule.
11aFire Chief Updates
Fire call statistics for May and year-to-date provided.
12aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items - The Ponds Land
The engineer reported there were still punch list items on the Ponds project, and separately the administrator explained a proposed minor subdivision to split out the part the city wants to retain for a possible future wastewater treatment plant; he said an easement needs to be completed and an April request for proposals received no offers, so staff planned to reach out directly to potential developers before engaging a real estate agent to list the property.
Discussed minor subdivision to retain land for possible future wastewater plant; RFP had no offers; plan to contact developers before listing with agent.
12bCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items - Administrator Updates
Administrator Wickham reported the Moody’s ratings call related to an upcoming bond sale went well and the city expected to receive the bond-issuance rating the next day, and contractors would sign construction documents after the bond sales; later the mayor said he did not want another large levy increase and wanted to scrutinize projected expenses, with staff noting 2026 state mandates would affect the city and Council member West mentioning rising police contract costs.
Moody's bond rating call; rating expected next day; construction documents to be signed after bond sales; variance application recommended denial by Planning Commission; met with Met Council rep about Comprehensive Plan update.
13Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Next regular meeting July 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Administrator Wickham reported the Moody’s ratings call related to an upcoming bond sale went well and the city expected to receive the bond-issuance rating the next day, and contractors would sign construction documents after the bond sales; later the mayor said he did not want another large levy increase and wanted to scrutinize projected expenses, with staff noting 2026 state mandates would affect the city and Council member West mentioning rising police contract costs.
Discussed county work session follow-up; levy increases and budget pressures (including 2026 mandates and police contract cost).
14Closed Session - Attorney-Client Privilege (Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b))
The council voted to go into closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development; the council entered closed session at 7:00 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 7:45 PM.
Council entered closed session at 7:00 PM and resumed regular meeting at 7:45 PM.
15Adjournment
Adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Marketing/sale approach for The Ponds Land
adoptedReach out directly to potential developers before engaging a real estate agent to list the property
Why: Administrator Wickham said the April RFP had no offers and he wanted to contact potential developers before listing with an agent.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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