Coon Rapids public meetings in 2025

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss future planning and receive a presentation from City Engineering. The body will also review the CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort.

• City Engineering Presentation
• CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort
• 2025 Work Plan Review and 2026 Planning

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan for a 7 Brew Coffee location. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.

• Public Hearing: PC 25-14, Site Plan for 7 Brew Coffee at 12792 Riverdale Blvd NW (Kueber Coffee Minnesota, LLC)

Charter Commission - Regular Session

The Coon Rapids Charter Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, consider amendments to City Charter Sections 1-505 and 1-511, and select a new chair. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve Minutes of October 23, 2024
• Consider Amendment to City Charter Sections 1-505 and 1-511
• Select a New Chair for Charter Commission

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss year-end budget amendments and the 2026 compensation plan for unrepresented employees. The body is also considering a feasibility report for Street Reconstruction Project 26-1 and the acceptance of PFAS settlement funds.

• Resolution 25-129 regarding Year End Budget Appropriations & Amendment
• Street Reconstruction Project 26-1 feasibility report and public hearing order
• Liquor licensing for Cheers Pablo at 12759 Riverdale Blvd
• Final payment to Cedar Creek Energy for Fire Station #3 solar array (Project 24-63)
• Resolution 25-132 regarding 2026 Compensation Plan for Unrepresented Employees

Arts Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission will review entries and results for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest and continue planning for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. The body will also discuss commission elections for 2026 and select a meeting location for January 2026.

• Review 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest entries
• Plan 2026 Summer Concert Series
• Discuss 2026 Commission Elections
• Select January 2026 meeting location
• Approve minutes from November 18, 2025

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss property acquisitions and a proposed no-parking ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of the external auditing policy and the 2026 work plan for boards and commissions.

• Closed session regarding property acquisitions for Highway 610 and East River Road Interchange (Project 18-14)
• Proposed no parking ordinance for 109th Ave. near Foley Blvd.
• Updates to External Auditing Policy
• 2026 City Councilmember Appointments
• Local Option Sales Tax and 2026 Legislative Topics

Park & Rec - Regular

The commission will review updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and discuss a Parks and Recreation Vision Statement. The meeting also includes general updates from the Parks and Recreation departments.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Parks and Recreation Vision Statement
• Parks Department Updates
• Recreation Updates

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, is cancelled because there is no business to consider.

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget and tax levy via Resolutions 25-126 and 25-127. The meeting also includes ordinance amendments, a CenterPoint Energy franchise agreement, and purchases of new fire trucks and IT services.

• Hold Truth-In-Taxation Public Hearing and adopt Resolutions 25-126 and 25-127 for 2026 Budget and Tax Levy
• Consider Ordinance 2340 amending City Code Chapter 13-200
• Consider Ordinance 2334 amending City Code Chapter 8-100
• Consider Ordinances 2345 and 2346 amending Chapters 6-501 and 6-700
• Introduce Ordinance amending Chapter 13-899 for CenterPoint Energy Franchise Agreement

HRA Regular

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider the authority's budget and tax levy. The meeting is scheduled to follow the regular City Council meeting.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Consideration of HRA Budget and Tax Levy

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, is cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2025.

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission will meet to review the Park & Recreation System Master Plan, the 2025 Active Transportation Count Report, and the CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort. The body will also review its 2025 work plan and plan for 2026.

• Park & Recreation System Master Plan Update
• 2025 Active Transportation Count Report
• CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort
• 2025 Work Plan Review and 2026 Planning
• Staff Updates

Historical Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting at City Hall Conference Room, Fire Station #3 (3150 111th Ave NW) on November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The body will approve minutes from the October 16 meeting and discuss November work plan items. A tour of Fire Station #3 is also scheduled.

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will consider adopting ordinances restricting parking on 109th Avenue and amending rules regarding non-domestic animals. The body will also vote on a joint powers agreement for road reconstruction and ADA improvements on Northdale Boulevard.

• Adopt Ordinance 2339 restricting parking on 109th Avenue
• Amend animal code to repeal chicken rules and update domesticated bird regulations
• Joint Powers Agreement for Signal Reconstruction and ADA Improvements on CSAH 11 (Northdale Blvd) at Raven St NW
• Consider Resolutions 25-124 and 25-125 for 2025-2 Appealed Assessment Levy
• Approve Minutes of November 4, 2025

Arts Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission will meet on November 18, 2025, to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, continue planning for the 2026 Summer Concert Series, and consider the 2026 Arts Commission Annual Work Plan. The meeting will also address expiring commissioner terms, judge selection for the Holiday Lighting Contest, and artist selection for a public arts display program.

• Continue planning for the 2026 Summer Concert Series
• Consider the 2026 Arts Commission Annual Work Plan
• Review commissioner terms expiring in December 2025
• Select judges for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest sub-committee
• Choose artist for the Public Arts Display Program (January–March 2026)

City Council Work Session

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential broadband franchising, ordinances amending city code chapter 13, and an update on the local option sales tax process. The meeting will also include updates on city manager items such as the 2026 budget, a Hanson Blvd. senior apartment proposal, and PFAS settlement proceeds.

• Discuss potential broadband franchising
• Discuss ordinances amending City Code, Chapter 13
• Update on the Local Option Sales Tax Process
• 2026 Budget update
• Hanson Blvd. senior apartment proposal

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold public hearings regarding lot coverage variances. The board will also review three objections to special assessments.

• Case 25-10V: Lot coverage variance for 12472 Sycamore St NW
• Case 25-11V: Lot coverage variance for 10470 Palm St NW
• Case 25-12V: Special assessment objection for 10308 Xavis St NW
• Case 25-13V: Special assessment objection for 1240 106th Ln NW
• Case 25-14V: Special assessment objection for 1800 131st Ave NW

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements. The body is also deciding on the sale of real estate at 2831 113th Ave and potential parking restrictions on 109th Ave NW.

• Sale of real estate at 2831 113th Ave (Ordinance 2338)
• Public hearing for vacation of drainage and utility easements (Resolution 25-123)
• Proposed parking restrictions on 109th Ave NW east and west of Foley Blvd NW
• Gambling premises permit for Coon Rapids Lions at 2016 105th Ave NW
• Recycling center staffing agreement with Atlas Staffing, Inc.

Arts Commission - Regular

The Arts Commission is meeting to consider options for the 2026 Winter Concert Series. The body will also discuss planning for the 2026 Summer Concert Series.

• 2026 Winter Concert Series options
• 2026 Summer Concert Series planning

City Council Regular

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider establishing fees for 2026. The body will also review several real estate sales, rezoning requests, and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2333 and Resolution 25-119 to establish 2026 fees
• Rezoning to LDR-3 for 2831 113th Ave NW
• Sale of real estate at 123xx Gladiola St. and 2831 113th Ave NW
• MOU with Anoka County for Flock Safety Cameras on county traffic signals
• Contract for storm drain repair at Killdeer Street and 99th Avenue

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the city fleet and brainstorm a work plan for 2026. The body will also hold elections for the 2026 Chair and Co-Chair.

• City Fleet Discussion
• 2026 Work Plan Brainstorm
• 2026 Chair and Co-Chair Election
• CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, is cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

Historical Commission - Regular

The Historical Commission will meet to review and discuss items on the October work plan. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of October Work Plan Items

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet for a work session to review operational updates and discuss potential regulatory changes. The session includes discussions on a local option sales tax and increases to liquor licenses and other fees.

• Local Option Sales Tax process update
• Proposed liquor license and other fee increases
• Duck/Fowl Ordinance discussion
• Snow & Ice Control update
• Solid Waste Management updates

Park & Rec - Regular

The Park & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss an update to the Parks Master Plan. The meeting also includes general updates from the Parks and Recreation departments.

• Parks Master Plan Update
• Parks Department Updates
• Recreation Updates

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet on October 7, 2025, to decide on multiple ordinances, resolutions, and agreements. Items include zoning changes for a property at 2831 113th Ave NW, fee schedule updates for 2026, and several grant acceptances. The council will also hold a public hearing on drainage easements at 1945 130th Lane NW.

• Accept easement agreement for Project 24-22, Foley Monopole (PC 24-18)
• Approve 2026 SCORE Recycling and Non-Resident Use Agreements with Anoka County ($ amount not specified)
• Adopt Resolution 25-114 accepting 2025 SHIP Grant with Anoka County
• Consider ordinance rezoning 2831 113th Ave NW to LDR-3
• Consider introducing ordinance establishing 2026 fee schedule

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Coon Rapids Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing on a sign variance request for MN Automotive at 2721 Coon Rapids Blvd NW. The board will also approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and conduct other routine business.

• Case 25-09V: Sign variance from City Code Section 11-1003.7(2)(a) for MN Automotive, 2721 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

Arts Commission - Regular

The Arts Commission will meet to judge the 2025 photo contest entries and review options for the 2026 Winter Concert Series. The body will also consider invitations regarding the Rocky's Pumpkin Patch event and vendor outreach for the 2026 Summer Concert Series.

• Judging of 2025 Photo Contest entries
• Discussion of 2026 Winter Concert Series options
• Consideration of inviting Lions and Boy Scouts as 2026 Summer Concert Series vendors
• Consideration of invitation to judge vendor booths at Rocky's Pumpkin Patch Event

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss city emergency management and the CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort. The meeting also includes staff updates and commissioner comments.

• City Emergency Management discussion
• CERTs Community Energy Ambassador Cohort update

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several property requests. These include a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a city-owned property, as well as various use permits and variances.

• PC 25-10: Use Flexibility for Indoor Recreation, JHM Medical Park, LLC
• PC 25-7: Lot Split & Subdivision Variance at 851 84th Ln NW
• PC 25-11: Conditional Use Permit for AAMCO at 2700-2704 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
• PC 25-12: Comprehensive Plan Amendment at 2831 113th Ave NW
• PC 25-13: Rezone to LDR-3 at 2831 113th Ave NW

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet on September 15, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, proclamations, and consent agenda items. The meeting will also feature public hearings, discussions on ordinance amendments, and votes on grants, contracts, and budget adjustments for housing and public safety programs.

• Approve Gambling Premises Permit for Coon Rapids Cardinal Little League at Classic Bowl, 11707 Round Lake Blvd NW
• Adopt Resolution 25-94 setting hearing date for Misc. Assessment Levy 2025-2
• Adopt Resolution 25-101 accepting DWI Grant from State of Minnesota
• Consider Resolution 25-96 amending 2025 budget for housing programs
• Consider Resolution 25-100 amending 2025 fee schedule for Ice Center rates

City Council Work Session

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet for a work session to discuss a budget amendment for housing programs. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• Housing Programs Budget Amendment

City Council Work Session

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss results from the Northdale Boulevard Traffic Study, updates to the Active Transportation Action Plan, proposed changes to the Property Maintenance Ordinance, redevelopment proposals for Old Fire Station #3, and a presentation on the Local Option Sales Tax Analysis. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Discuss Northdale Boulevard Traffic Study Results
• Update on the Active Transportation Action Plan
• Discuss Property Maintenance Ordinance Amendments
• Discuss Old Fire Station #3 Redevelopment Proposals
• Presentation on the Local Option Sales Tax Analysis

Park & Rec - Regular

The Coon Rapids Park & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The body will review an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and receive a 2026 budget update. Departmental updates on parks and recreation activities will also be presented.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• 2026 Budget Update
• Parks Department Updates
• Recreation Updates

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Coon Rapids Board of Adjustment and Appeals has no business to consider at its regular session on September 4, 2025, so the meeting is canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025.

HRA Regular

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a preliminary tax levy. The body will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

• Resolution 25-1 Establishing HRA Preliminary Tax Levy
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a Planned Unit Development for Costco at 12547 Riverdale Blvd and 12519 Riverdale Blvd, zoning amendments, and a preliminary 2026 tax levy. The meeting also includes recognition ceremonies, contract approvals, and public comment.

• Approve Planned Unit Development for Costco, 12547 Riverdale Blvd & 12519 Riverdale Blvd
• Consider ordinance amending zoning use table and creating LDR-3 District
• Approve final payments for Reclamite Maintenance (Project 25-12) and Misc. Trail Reconstruction (Project 24-3)
• Establish preliminary 2026 tax levy
• Accept Community Tree Planting Grant and agreement with Metropolitan Council

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Planned Unit Development for Costco Wholesale and an ordinance amendment to create a new LDR-3 district. The body will also review minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for PC 25-8: Planned Unit Development for Costco Wholesale at 12547 and 12519 Riverdale Blvd
• Public hearing for PC 25-9: Ordinance amendment to create LDR-3 District (City Code Sections 11-601 and 11-607)

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Sustainability Commission will meet to hear a presentation from Metro CERTs and review summer activities. The body will also discuss a demonstration garden and community resilience.

• Presentation from Metro CERTs
• Summer Activities Recap and Debrief
• Demonstration Garden Discussion
• Resilience Discussion

Arts Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission will meet on August 19, 2025, to review recaps of past concerts, discuss future winter concert plans, and consider updates to public art and photo contest programs. The meeting includes informational items and routine administrative updates.

• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting
• Consider 2025 Winter Concert Recap and future plans
• Consider 2025 Summer Concert Recap
• Informational: October–December Public Art Display Program period
• Consider invitation to judge Love My Pet Fair Chalk Art Contest (September 20, 2025)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet in a work session to hold a follow-up discussion regarding the proposed 2026 budget.

• 2026 Proposed Budget follow-up discussion

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will discuss parking restrictions and street reconstruction plans. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for recycling and golf funds, as well as election judge appointments for District 34B.

• Ordinance 2328: Restricting parking on 89th Avenue
• Project 26-1: Feasibility report and plans for street reconstruction
• Resolution 25-88: Amending 2025 Recycling Fund for support staff
• Resolution 25-89: Amending Golf Fund budget for equipment purchase
• Final payments to Blackstone Contractors, LLC (Coon Creek Trail) and E.H. Renner & Sons (Well Rehab)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet in a work session to review and discuss the proposed budget for 2026.

• 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation and Discussion

Park & Rec - Regular

The commission will meet to conduct routine business and receive updates from the Parks and Recreation departments. The agenda contains no specific proposals or decisions for vote.

• Parks Department Updates
• Recreation Updates

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request. The board will also review minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting.

• Case 25-08V: Variance from City Code Section 11-603.2(9) Lot Coverage at 11548 Ilex St NW

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss several new business items, including parking restrictions and technology upgrades for council chambers. The body will also act on a consent agenda featuring a site plan extension and a security contract.

• Proposed ordinance restricting parking on 89th Avenue
• Site plan extension for Tronson Reserve at 1354 121st Ave NW
• Agreement with Anoka-Ramsey Community College for security contract
• Resolution 25-87 accepting Crime Victim Services Grant
• Request by Chanticlear Pizza Grill to reduce false alarm fees

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a meeting at Parkside Park. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided agenda.

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a meeting on July 22, 2025, at Parkside Park. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development for Costco Wholesale. The body will also consider a site plan extension for Tronson Reserve.

• Public hearing for PC 25-8, Planned Unit Development, Costco Wholesale at 12547 and 12519 Riverdale Blvd
• PC 24-23, Site Plan Extension for Tronson Reserve at 1354 121st Ave NW

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss the 2026 Street Reconstruction Program. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of 2026 Street Reconstruction Program

City Council Regular

The City Council will consider several administrative approvals, including a gambling permit and a plat extension. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements.

• Public hearing for vacation of drainage and utility easements (Resolution 25-83)
• Preliminary Plat Extension for Cardinal Crest at 9050 East River Rd NW
• Gambling Premises Permit for Coon Rapids Youth Hockey Association at Stumpy's Hatchet House
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. and budget amendment (Resolution 25-84)
• Final payment to MN Mechanical Solutions Inc. for Project 24-8 Well Rehab

Park & Rec - Regular

The Park & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss an update to the Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes updates on park maintenance and recreation.

• Parks Master Plan Update
• Misc. Park Maintenance Updates
• Recreation Updates

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss zoning code amendments and housing improvement areas. The meeting includes a recap of the Council Retreat and updates from the City Manager.

• Zoning Code Amendment for a New Low-Density Residential District
• Housing Improvement Areas
• Council Retreat recap and next steps
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request
• Options for EAB/tree removal on private property

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The meeting scheduled for July 3, 2025, is cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2025.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Review

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will review a lot split request and two appeals regarding denied massage therapist licenses. The body is also deciding on a water quality grant agreement and the City Manager's salary.

• Subdivision variance and lot split at 851 84th Ln NW
• License denial appeals for Jingyi Sun and JingJing Yang
• Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License for Massage By Rachel Ann LLC at 12725 Riverdale Blvd NW
• Resolution 25-82 establishing City Manager's salary
• Resolution 25-79 accepting grant funds from The Coon Creek Watershed District

City Council Work Session

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate for a meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, at Lions Coon Creek Park. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss adding a new residential district, LDR-3, to the zoning code.

• Discussion of new residential district: LDR-3

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a lot split and subdivision variance. The commission will also review minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for PC 25-7: Lot Split & Subdivision Variance at 851 84th Ln NW (Anissa Cravens)

City Council Regular

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a US Department of Justice grant application and the issuance of conduit charter school lease revenue bonds. Members will also consider a development agreement for University Avenue Rental Townhomes, LLC.

• Development Agreement with University Avenue Rental Townhomes, LLC
• Resolution 25-78 regarding Conduit Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds
• Public hearing for US Department of Justice grant application and MOU with City of Fridley and Anoka County
• Resolution 25-75 to amend 2025 Budget for boulevard tree removal interfund loan
• Resolution 25-79 to call for a public hearing to vacate easements at 10701 Butternut Street NW

City Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance review. This meeting is held pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3.

• City Manager's Performance Review

City Council Work Session

The provided agenda is for a meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, at Thorpe Park. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the document.

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The meeting scheduled for June 5, 2025, is cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025.

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet to consider the sale of general obligation bonds and the acceptance of a grant for equipment. The body will also review electronic payments and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution 25-74: Awarding the sale of $6,850,000 G.O. Bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolutions 25-72 and 25-73: Accepting MPCA Grant for a CCTV Truck and approving budget amendment

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet on May 20, 2025, to approve minutes, proclamations, and several contracts including a lease amendment with Verizon Wireless and a roof replacement project. They will also consider fee schedule amendments, a federal funding application for road projects, and an ordinance amendment related to the fire prevention code.

• Approve Verizon Wireless First Amendment to Lease - Wintercrest Monopole
• Approve Temporary On-Sale Strong Beer and Wine Liquor License for 4th of July Community Celebration to Coon Rapids North Star Lions
• Adopt Resolution 25-70 Amending the City's Fee Schedule
• Consider Resolution 25-10(9) Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Fire Station #2 Driveway and Parking Lot Replacement Project
• Consider Resolution 25-71 Authorizing Submittal of Federal Funding Application for TH 610 & East River Road

Arts Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission will meet on May 20, 2025, to approve minutes from its April meeting, review a recap of the 2025 Winter Concert, and discuss upcoming summer events including promotional efforts. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April 15, 2025 meeting
• Consider 2025 Winter Concert Recap
• Plan Summer in the City meetings and promotional fans

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 15, 2025. Agenda items include new commissioner oath, discussion of summer tabling and engagement, tree health and safety next steps, and a resilience discussion. The meeting is largely procedural with no final decisions or votes expected.

• New Commissioner Oath of Office
• Summer Tabling and Engagement discussion
• Tree Health and Safety: Next Steps
• Resilience Discussion

Planning Commission Regular

The Coon Rapids Planning Commission will not hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2025, due to having no business to consider. The next scheduled meeting is June 18, 2025.

Historical Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Historical Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss work plan items for May. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or financial matters are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Discuss May work plan items

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the 2025 city budget and preparation for the 2026 budget. The council will also consider amendments to city code chapters 13-400, 13-500, and 13-600. No formal decisions will be made at this work session, as it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discuss 2025 city budget updates and 2026 budget preparation
• Consider amendments to City Code Chapters 13-400, 13-500, 13-600

Park & Rec - Regular

The Coon Rapids Park and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of February 2025 minutes and discuss the master plan update. The agenda also includes departmental updates from parks and recreation. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Master Plan Update Discussion under New Business
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks Department Updates
• Recreation Updates

City Council Work Session

The Coon Rapids City Council will meet for a full-day work session focused on a councilmember retreat. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion and planning under Minnesota open-meeting law.

• Councilmember Retreat discussion

Reconvene Meeting-2025 Local Board of Appeal & Equalization

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization reconvenes to hear remaining property tax appeals from property owners. The board will also consider staff recommendations regarding a walk-in appeal from April 22, 2025 and any additional appeals received since then. After hearing appeals, the board will sign the certification form.

• Hear remaining appeals from property owners (taken in order as registered)
• Staff recommendations regarding walk-in appeal from April 22, 2025 and additional appeals received since that date
• Sign Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Certification Form
• Brief comments by City Assessor regarding appeal process

City Council Regular

The City Council will discuss the sale of general obligation bonds and various street maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a housing improvement fee and a final plat consideration for townhomes on Butternut St NW.

• Sale of $6,850,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Public hearing on Resolution 25-67 to establish Housing Improvement Fee for Village Manor Condominium Association
• Final plat for University Avenue Townhomes at 10701 Butternut St NW
• Contract awards for 2025 Reclamite Maintenance Project 25-12 and Street Maintenance Program Project 25-5
• Adoption of assessments for Street Reconstruction Project 25-1

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals will review several cases regarding objections to special assessments. The meeting includes one item of old business and seven new cases for consideration.

• Case 24-04V: Special Assessment Objection, 11963 Eidelweiss St
• Case 25-01V: Special Assessment Objection, 704 123rd Ave
• Case 25-02V: Special Assessment Objection, 12096 Dogwood St
• Case 25-03V: Special Assessment Objection, 12019 Ibis Cir
• Case 25-04V through 25-07V: Special Assessment Objections for properties on Swallow Cir, Linnet St, Xavis St, and Crocus St

Local Board of Appeal & Equalization

The Coon Rapids Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will meet to hear and decide on property tax valuation appeals from property owners. The agenda includes a presentation, public hearings for appeals, review of written appeals, and staff recommendations. A possible reconvene date of May 6, 2025, is proposed if needed.

• Hear appeals from property owners (taken in order as registered)
• Consider appeals received by letter
• Staff recommendations on appeals
• Possible reconvene date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sign Board of Appeal and Equalization Certification Form

Sustainability Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Sustainability Commission will hear a presentation on fleet electrification and discuss next steps for tree health and safety. Commissioners will also plan summer tabling and engagement events, and hold a resilience discussion. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and administering a new commissioner's oath of office.

• Fleet Electrification Presentation
• Tree Health and Safety: Next Steps
• Summer Tabling and Engagement planning
• Resilience Discussion
• New Commissioner Oath of Office

Planning Commission Regular

The Planning Commission meeting on April 17, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2025. This agenda is procedural boilerplate.

Historical Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Historical Commission is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes approval of past minutes and discussion of the April work plan. No specific projects or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discuss April Work Plan Items

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will consider awarding contracts for street and trail reconstruction, sanitary sewer lining, and street sweeping. They will also vote on a purchase agreement for a property on 111th Avenue NW and a design services agreement with MnDOT for the TH 610 & East River Road interchange project. Additionally, they will adopt a resolution accepting a Twin Cities Gateway grant agreement and waive fees for a portable stage at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

• Award contract for Street Reconstruction Project 25-1
• Award contract for Miscellaneous Trail Reconstruction Project 25-3
• Consider purchase agreement for property on 111th Avenue NW and amend 2025 Revolving Construction Fund budget
• Consider MnDOT design services agreement for TH 610 & East River Road Full Access Interchange Project 18-14
• Adopt Resolution 25-58 accepting Twin Cities Gateway 2025 Member City Grant Agreement

Arts Commission - Regular

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission will review the 2025 Winter Concert, continue planning for the 2025 Photo Contest, and administer the oath of office to new commissioners Sara Smith and Brian Sandberg. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and procedural items.

• Consider 2025 Winter Concert Recap
• Continue Planning for the 2025 Photo Contest
• Administer Oath of Office to Sara Smith and Brian Sandberg
• Approve Minutes from the March 18, 2025 Meeting

City Council Work Session

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, hear a presentation on current and future uses of opioid settlement funds, consider amendments to City Code chapters 13-200 and 13-300, and plan the 2025 council retreat. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discuss Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Presentation on Current and Future Opioid Settlement Fund Uses
• Consider Amendments to City Code, Chapters 13-200 & 13-300
• Discuss 2025 Council Retreat

Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Regular Session

The Coon Rapids Board of Adjustment and Appeals will not meet on April 3, 2025, as there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.

City Council Regular

The Coon Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on resolutions approving the Miscellaneous 2025-1 Assessment Levy, which could affect property owners. They will also consider awarding a contract for the Highway 10 Watermain Relocation Project, a building addition flexibility request, and several appointments to city commissions. Other items include a revised golf cart lease, drainage easements, and a liquor license for Time & Place.

• Public hearing on assessment levy (items 11): Resolutions 25-51, 25-52, 25-53 approving Misc. 2025-1 Assessment Levy
• Consider Resolution 25-7(9) awarding contract for Highway 10 Watermain Relocation Project 25-7
• Consider flexibility request for building addition at 360 Coon Rapids Blvd NW (Brickwol Services, PC 24-8)
• Approve liquor license for Time & Place, 3064 Coon Rapids Blvd (3.2% malt liquor, wine, 2 a.m., tavern, Sunday)
• Appointments: Sara Smith to Arts Commission (Resolution 25-50) and Michael Hammond to Sustainability Commission (Resolution 25-57)