Pine City
Upcoming
Special Council Meeting
The Pine City Council will consider approving Resolution 2026-32 to give municipal consent for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project at CSAH 7 (Hillside Trail) and 13th Street SW. The city's cost share is approximately $242,500, one quarter of the total $970,000 project cost. The project includes construction of a signalized intersection and a detour route using city streets.
- Resolution 2026-32 approving county project for traffic signals at CSAH 7 & 13th Street SW (city share $242,500)
- Public forum for non-agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker, 15-minute total)
Parks and Rec Committee
The Pine City Parks and Rec Committee will discuss and gather ideas for several upcoming community events, including Pine City Night Out, the Fall Festival, and Movie Night. The committee will also receive updates on Challeen Park and the disc golf course.
- Discuss ideas for Pine City Night Out
- Discuss ideas and date for Fall Festival
- Discuss locations and dates for Movie Night
- Receive updates on Challeen Park
- Receive disc golf update
Last 30 days
Regular Evening Meeting
The council will consider a resolution (RES 2026-32) for state aid on the Hillside (CSAH 7) and 13th Street SW project. Other business includes an update on the Orvis Property RFP, a liquor store update, and review of golf cart and garage sale ordinances. The 2025 financial audit will also be presented.
- Resolution RES 2026-32 for state aid on Hillside (CSAH 7) & 13th Street SW project
- Orvis Property RFP including drone footage, wetland delineation, geotechnical investigation
- Liquor store update and responses to community questions
- Golf cart ordinance review and garage sale ordinance review
- 2025 financial audit presentation
Special Council Meeting
The Pine City Council will discuss and possibly amend a motion made on June 17th regarding a vacant council seat. This special meeting focuses solely on this personnel matter.
- Discuss and possibly amend the June 17th motion on the vacant council seat
EDA
This meeting of the Pine City EDA is primarily for discussion and updates; no decisions or votes will be taken. Items include an update on the Lakeside Student Housing loan from Fred Stelter, a land purchase update from Atscott Manufacturing, and a discussion on increasing revolving loan fund amounts. The board will also consider a resolution to renew a maturing certificate of deposit and explore potential participation in local trail projects.
- Lakeside Student Housing - Fred Stelter loan discussion
- Atscott Mfg land purchase update
- Orvis property grading work update
- Discussion on increasing RLF loan amounts
- CD maturing July 2026 - Resolution to renew to one-year term
Planning Commission Meeting
The Pine City Planning Commission will review updates to the 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, the 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance, and draft language for a Data Center Conditional Use Permit. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan and manufactured home regulations.
- 13.88 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance updates
- 8.20 Nuisance Ordinance review
- Data Center Conditional Use Permit draft ordinance
- Manufactured Home Ordinance discussion
- Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee and Goal Setting
Regular Evening Meeting
The Pine City Council will consider approving a new law enforcement contract with Pine County for 2026-2027. They will also discuss a variance for a building at 325 3rd St SE, review a beach vegetation removal project with cost estimates, and receive a trail update that may involve significant funding. Other items include accepting a donation and updating the procurement policy.
- Pine County Law Enforcement Contract 2026-2027
- Beach Backwater Vegetation Removal Project (multiple cost estimates)
- Variance for 325 3rd St SE (5-foot setback)
- Trail update with potential $500,000 commitment
- Orvis Property RFP posting