North Oaks, MN

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine licenses, minutes, financials, a raffle permit, and a septic variance. New business includes discussion and possible action on Peace Church's request to rezone to public institutional, and a closed session on potential acquisition of real property for a city hall facility. The meeting also includes reports from the deputy and city forester.

• Resolution approving variance for septic system at 5 South Long Lake Trail
• Discussion and possible action on Peace Church zoning change to public institutional
• Closed session on potential acquisition of real property for city hall facility
• Application for tax exempt basket raffle for Holiday Home Tour
• Approval of city monthly financials (EFT 1330E-1348E, checks 16336-16375)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider action on a variance application for 5 South Long Lake Trail. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and commissioner reports.

• Public hearing and possible action on variance application for 5 South Long Lake Trail

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a sign at 100 Village Center Drive and a variance for a septic system at 2 Crocus Lane. The body will also discuss amending the annual meeting calendar, the NOHOA roadside vegetation policy, and purchasing a generator for Public Works.

• Conditional use permit for sign at 100 Village Center Drive
• Variance for septic system at 2 Crocus Lane
• Discussion on amending annual meeting calendar
• Discussion on NOHOA roadside vegetation policy
• Discussion on purchasing generator for Public Works

The North Oaks City Council approved several items, including a $50,000 expenditure for a used generator for Public Works, a settlement with the Metropolitan Council regarding the 2025 System Statement appeal, and a request to NOHOA to consider land for a joint City Hall/NOHOA facility. The council also set the September meeting schedule and approved the consent agenda. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved consent agenda including licenses, minutes, resolutions #1597 and #1598, and financials (unanimous)
• Set regular council meeting for Sept 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and budget meeting for Sept 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $50,000 for used generator and trailer for Public Works (unanimous)
• Authorized formal inquiry to NOHOA about dedicating up to 3 acres for joint City Hall/NOHOA facility (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 System Statement appeal settlement with Metropolitan Council (unanimous)
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a sign at 100 Village Center Drive, review a variance application for a septic system at 2 Crocus Lane, consider a withdrawal request for a septic variance at 25 South Deep Lake Road, and discuss proposed changes to structure setback regulations. They will also approve the April 30, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for a sign at 100 Village Center Drive
• Variance application for septic system at 2 Crocus Lane
• Withdrawal request for septic variance at 25 South Deep Lake Road
• Discussion on proposed changes to structure setbacks
• Approval of April 30, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a wall sign and a setback variance for a septic system replacement. The commission also discussed proposed setbacks and the definition of 'structure' in the city ordinance.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 66.4 SF illuminated wall sign at 100 Village Center Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for a septic system at 2 Crocus Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council is discussing office space options for the City and NOHOA, including a lease renewal at 100 Village Center Drive, a new lease at 400 Village Center Drive, and build-to-suit possibilities. The current lease expires May 31, 2027, with a five-year renewal option requiring notice by December 2, 2026. A decision to relocate would require signing a new lease by December 15, 2026, to meet construction timelines.

• Lease renewal at 100 Village Center Drive: $15.45/net with 30¢ annual increases, 4,288 RSF, but landlord unwilling to negotiate beyond 5/31/32
• New lease at 400 Village Center Drive: $15.50/net starting, 3% annual escalator, 4,713 RSF with expansion space, tenant improvement allowance of $70/RSF
• 10-year cost comparison: $849,518 at 100 Village Center versus $841,453 at 400 Village Center (excluding operating costs)
• Previous elections held at current space violated lease rules regarding lobby and parking lot use
• Build-to-suit option would require 24-month lead time with 12-14 months construction

The council approved the agenda by a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally adopted; the meeting featured extensive discussion of future City Hall lease and office space options, but no decision was taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the 2026 fee schedule for water and sewer utility rates, following a rate study by Ehlers. The consent agenda includes approval of licenses, city financials, meeting minutes, Resolution 1595 supporting Ramsey County Economic Development Commission, and a Hill Farm Fest liquor license. Other items include a public safety report, a broadband franchise update, and discussion on amending the annual meeting calendar.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending 2026 water/sewer utility fee schedule based on Ehlers rate study
• Approval of Resolution 1595 supporting Ramsey County Economic Development Commission
• Approval of June 2026 check register (checks 16260-16292) and EFTs (1281e-1292e)
• Approval of licenses: arborist (Aaron Boyd's Tree Service LLC), mechanical (Air Craft Mechanical LLP, Craig's Heating and Air, Northland Mechanical Contractors Inc, Summit Heating & Air Conditioning), general contractor (Construction Results Corporation)
• Approval of Hill Farm Fest liquor license

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including licenses, financials, meeting minutes, Resolution 1595 and a liquor license. A public hearing on the 2026 water and sewer fee schedule was opened and closed without comment, and the council unanimously approved Ordinance 158 2026 Fee Schedule and Resolution 1596. The annual council meeting calendar was amended and no action was taken on the proposed broadband franchise. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the new fire station.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items – licenses, financials, minutes, Resolution 1595, liquor license (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on water/sewer fee schedule (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 158 2026 Fee Schedule and Resolution 1596 (unanimous)
• Amended annual meeting calendar (unanimous)
• No action taken on Nine North broadband franchise proposal
• Issued temporary Certificate of Occupancy for new fire station (reported)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will consider a consent agenda including license approvals, a Police Week proclamation, a fireworks permit for the North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party, and approval of financials. New business includes discussion on a utility rate study analysis from Ehlers and possible action on lift station turnover for Charley Lake Condominium Association. A resolution for a conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane is also up for approval.

• Approval of resolution for conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane
• Discussion and possible action on utility rate study analysis from Ehlers
• Fireworks application for North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party
• Approval of resolution designating polling places for 2026 elections
• Discussion and possible action on lift station turnover for Charley Lake Condominium Association

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, various licenses, a Police Week Proclamation, a fireworks application, a conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane, a polling place resolution, and city financials. Discussions were held on a utility rate study and a potential lift station turnover, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for excess fill at 5 Catbird Lane (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved Police Week Proclamation (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved fireworks application for North Oaks Golf Club Summer Party (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved resolution designating polling places (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved city financials (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved arborist and mechanical licenses (unanimous, part of consent agenda)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for grading over 100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane for a new home. They will also discuss possible changes to the structure setbacks table. An engineering update will be provided. The meeting begins with approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for grading >100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane (new home construction)
• Discussion and possible action on structure setbacks table
• Engineering update
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for grading in excess of 100 cubic yards at 5 Catbird Lane to allow construction of a new home. The permit includes conditions outlined in the staff report. The Commission also discussed but took no action on a proposed structure setbacks table. City engineers provided updates on cost savings and infrastructure negotiations, including a $600,000 reduction in water metering costs.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for grading at 5 Catbird Lane, subject to staff conditions (unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The council will consider an ordinance regulating water and sewer service rates and charges. Updates will be provided on joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes, including a supplemental water infrastructure agreement with North Oaks Company. The consent agenda includes approval of licenses, financials, 2025 audited financials, and a fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest. Other items include reports from the deputy and city forester.

• Discussion and possible action on ordinance regulating water and sewer rates and charges
• Update on 2-party joint powers agreement with White Bear Township and 3-party agreement with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes
• Approval of fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest on 5/30/2026
• Acceptance of 2025 audited financials
• Approval of arborist and mechanical licenses

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included financial approvals and a fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest. Staff confirmed that three joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes regarding water infrastructure are now fully executed. The council also unanimously authorized budgeted funds to be allocated to Barr Engineering to continue monitoring work for the Pleasant Lake water quality initiative, which tracks lake conditions for public use. Discussion on a revised water and sewer ordinance was tabled for further review in May or June.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for NOHOA Summerfest on 5/30/2026
• Allocated budgeted funds to Barr Engineering for Pleasant Lake water monitoring (unanimous)
• Noted three joint powers agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes are fully executed
• Tabled revised water and sewer ordinance for review in May or June
• Postponed septic ordinance discussion until Planning Commission reviews related items

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will meet to approve routine licenses and financial reports, and to discuss potential agreements regarding water infrastructure and joint powers.

• Approval of 1 Day liquor license for Summerfest
• Approval of Variance for 11 Creekside Lane
• Discussion on Supplemental Utilities Agreement with North Oaks Company
• Discussion on 2-party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township
• Discussion on Three-Party Joint Powers Agreement with Lino Lakes and White Bear Township

The City Council approved the North Oaks Company supplemental water agreement, the two‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township, and the three‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes, all by unanimous roll‑call vote. The council also amended the annual meeting calendar, moving the April 9 meeting to April 16, and approved the consent agenda items, including licenses, minutes, financials, a one‑day liquor license, and a variance for 11 Creekside Lane.

• Approved North Oaks Company supplemental water agreement (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 2‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 3‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Amended council meeting date from April 9 to April 16, 2026 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved consent agenda items: licenses, February 26 minutes, city financials, 1‑day liquor license for Summerfest, variance for 11 Creekside Lane (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will discuss and possibly approve the License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. Council members will also review several Joint Powers Agreements with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes. The agenda includes adding a February 26 meeting at 4 p.m. and a March 26 meeting at 6 p.m. to the city calendar. Routine items such as license approvals and minutes will be handled under the consent agenda.

• Consideration and possible approval of the License Plate Reader (ALPR) program
• Review of a three‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township and Lino Lakes
• Review of two‑party Joint Powers Agreements between the City and White Bear Township
• Amendment to add a February 26, 2026 meeting at 4:00 p.m. and a March 26, 2026 meeting at 6:00 p.m. to the council calendar
• Approval of licenses for arborist and mechanical contractors

The council accepted public comments on the license‑plate reader program into the official record and approved the meeting agenda. It approved routine consent‑agenda items, including several licenses and the February 2 minutes. The Supplemental Water Infrastructure Agreement with North Oaks Company and the two‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township were both approved, each contingent on the other agreement. Finally, the council conditionally approved a five‑year contract with Flock Safety to expand ALPR cameras to 26 locations, subject to attorney revisions and property‑owner permissions.

• Accepted electronically submitted public comments on LPR program into official record (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: arborist and mechanical licenses, and Feb 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Water Infrastructure Agreement with North Oaks Company and authorized execution (unanimous)
• Approved two‑party Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township, contingent on North Oaks Company agreement (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved 5‑year Flock Safety ALPR contract to expand to 26 cameras, subject to attorney revisions and property‑owner permissions (unanimous)

Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes

The Planning Commission will discuss a request to allow a swimming pool and equipment to be placed closer to the property line than the required 30 feet. The body will also review a revised Septic Ordinance and discuss structures within setbacks.

• Variance request for 6-foot pool and 17-foot equipment setback at 11 Creekside Lane
• Consideration of revised Septic Ordinance
• Discussion on assigning an acting/vice chair
• Discussion on structures and improvements within setbacks

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. Rick Kingston was appointed Vice Chair for 2026 with a unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved a setback variance for a swimming pool at 11 Creekside Lane. No formal action was taken on the proposed revisions to the septic ordinance.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Kingston as Vice Chair for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for 11 Creekside Lane (unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council approved routine consent items, including licenses and city financials, and adopted two planning commission appointment resolutions. A public hearing considered Ordinance 157 to amend the 2026 fee schedule for animal, contractor, and mechanical licenses. Council members discussed the feasibility of designating a quiet railroad zone, noting potential costs of $30,000‑$60,000 per crossing and a $10,000‑$20,000 feasibility study, and agreed to pursue further agency coordination before a February decision.

• Approval of arborist and mechanical service licenses for multiple providers
• Approval of city financials (EFT 001159‑001169, 1171e‑1182; Checks 016042‑016087)
• Adoption of Planning Commission Appointment Resolutions 1588 and 1589
• Public hearing on Ordinance 157 to amend the 2026 City Fee Schedule and water/sewer rates
• Discussion of a quiet railroad zone with estimated upgrade costs $30,000‑$60,000 per crossing and a $10,000‑$20,000 feasibility study

The council unanimously approved the amended agenda and routine consent items. It voted to add a February 26 meeting at 4 p.m. and a March 26 meeting at 6 p.m. to the 2026 calendar. The body also entered and later reopened a closed session on a legal matter, each by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added February 26 meeting at 4:00 p.m. to calendar (unanimous)
• Added March 26 meeting at 6:00 p.m. to calendar (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss Knute Development LLC v. White Bear Township (unanimous)
• Reopened session after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Agenda & Minutes

The North Oaks City Council will meet to consider routine consent items, including licenses, minutes, financials, and schedules. They will also hold public hearings on amending the 2026 City Fee Schedule and Water and Sewer Rates, and on a diseased tree removal assessment for 4 Oriole Lane. Additionally, the council will discuss a quiet railroad zone and make Planning Commission appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 157 amending 2026 City Fee Schedule and Water and Sewer Rates
• Public hearing on 4 Oriole Lane Diseased Tree Removal Assessment
• Consider Planning Commission appointments via Resolutions 1588 and 1589
• Presentation and discussion on Quiet Railroad Zone
• Approval of licenses for arborists, mechanical contractors, and general contractor Kraus-Anderson

Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and two planning commission appointment resolutions. The council also approved Ordinance 157, which amends the 2026 City Fee Schedule, and adopted Resolution 1590 to publish a summary of that ordinance. All related motions were carried by unanimous roll‑call vote. The council agreed to continue investigative work on the quiet railroad zone, with a follow‑up meeting planned for February.

• Approved consent agenda (routine items) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 1588 (Planning Commission appointments) as amended – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 1589 (2026 annual appointments) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 157 amending the 2026 City Fee Schedule – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 1590 to publish summary of Ordinance 157 – unanimous
• Opened and closed public hearing on Ordinance 157 – unanimous
• Decided to conduct internal and inter‑agency meetings on quiet railroad zone, with council to revisit in February – decision to investigate
• Approved agenda as presented – unanimous