Robbinsdale public meetings in 2024
68 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sustainability Committee
The Robbinsdale Sustainability Committee will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of November minutes, and discussion of new business including top priorities and an action plan. Guest speakers are also scheduled. Old business includes a recap of the annual tree lighting event. Information-only items cover CCX Media organics recycling and roundtable updates.
- Discussion of top priorities and action plan for the committee
- Guest speakers scheduled as part of new business
- Recap of annual tree lighting event
- Information on CCX Media organics recycling
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will vote on a quote for electric vehicle charging stations under Project 1020 and consider a Municipal Materials Management Agreement. The council will also approve items on the consent agenda, including a by‑law change for the Fire Department Relief Association and several license renewals. Public hearings will be held for a currency exchange license renewal and for consignment and second‑hand goods licenses at three locations. Old business includes a zoning violation appeal and a resolution to rename Sanborn Park.
- Accept Quote for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Project 1020 (New Business)
- Municipal Materials Management Agreement (New Business)
- Resolution approving change to the By‑Laws of the Robbinsdale Fire Department Relief Association (Consent Agenda)
- Public Hearing – Currency Exchange License Renewal for SJB Enterprises dba Your Exchange
- Public Hearings – Consignment & Secondhand Goods Licenses for Broadway, Fly Vintage & Vinyl, and Pawn America
The Council approved a five-year solid waste collection agreement with Republic Services starting April 1, 2025, and authorized the purchase of two electric vehicle charging stations. It also upheld a banner violation ruling but refunded the $200 appeal fee, and adopted a resolution confirming the desire to rename Sanborn Park.
- Approved Municipal Materials Management Agreement with Republic Services (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of two ChargePoint Express 250 DC Fast Charging Stations (unanimous)
- Upheld banner violation ruling at 4227 40th Ave N (unanimous)
- Refunded $200 appeal fee to appellant (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 8146 confirming desire to rename Sanborn Park (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 licenses for Finds on Broadway, Fly Vintage & Vinyl, Pawn America (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including letter opposing broadband bill (unanimous)
- Approved voucher disbursements for period ending 12/17/2024 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a currency exchange license renewal and the Robbinsdale Parks Master Plan. The council will also consider a letter of opposition for HR 3557.
- Currency Exchange License Renewal for SJB Enterprises dba Your Exchange
- Robbinsdale Parks Master Plan
- Letter of Opposition for HR 3557
The City Council discussed a draft Parks Master Plan for 2025-2035, which will be posted online for public feedback in January and finalized in February. Council also agreed to place a letter of opposition to H.R. 3557, a federal broadband bill, on next week's agenda. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion-only.
- Agreed to place letter of opposition to H.R. 3557 on next week's agenda
- Discussed draft Parks Master Plan; final plan expected in February 2025
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and consider a contract with Elevate Hennepin for entrepreneur support services. The board will also receive an update on the preliminary sketch plan for the 4000 W Broadway redevelopment (US Bank/North Shore Development Partners). Consent agenda includes approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Consideration of 2025 Proposed Budget
- Elevate Hennepin Entrepreneur Support Services Contract
- Update on 4000 W Broadway Preliminary Sketch Plan (US Bank/NSDP)
- Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
City Council
The city council will consider adopting the 2025 final levy and budget after a presentation. Separate public hearings are scheduled on proposed increases for water, sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street light rates. The council will also hold hearings on the street improvement and reconstruction plan and the 2025-2034 capital improvement plan. Additional items include a zoning text amendment and a rezone at 3819 West Broadway.
- Public hearing on assessment for reconstruction of 41st Avenue between Railroad and Regent (Project 44123)
- Public hearing on proposed water, sewer, storm sewer, solid waste, and street light rate increases
- Adoption of 2025 final levy and budget
- Zoning text amendment to Section 515.07, Subd. 4 (Conditional Uses)
- Rezone at 3819 West Broadway
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
The commission will discuss the Parks Master Plan and address commission openings for 2025. The meeting also includes a forestry update.
- Parks Master Plan review
- Commission openings for 2025
- Forestry update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to consider a zoning text amendment and a specific property rezone. The body will also review the minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment to Section 515.07 Subd. 4
- Public hearing for 3819 West Broadway Rezone
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will hold a conversation with City Manager Tim Sandvik. The body will also discuss a 'Swap, Don't Shop' event and a tree lighting event. Information will be provided on a geothermal study and solar array projects.
- Conversation with City Manager Tim Sandvik
- Swap, Don't Shop Event
- Tree Lighting Event
- Geothermal Feasibility Study
- Water Treatment Plant Solar Array
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2025 Levy and General Fund Budget. The body is also reviewing a subdivision plat and a sign violation appeal.
- 2025 Levy and General Fund Budget
- 3505 Bottineau Blvd Prelim Plat Lot Subdivision
- 4227 40th Ave N Sign Violation Appeal
- Limited Use Agreement - 3501 France Avenue North
- Quotes for Pickup and Equipment (Projects 8101, 8162) and Recreation Department Hybrid Vehicle (Project 8218)
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss the certified results of the November 5, 2024, State General Election. This is the only substantive item on the work session agenda, with no proposed ordinances or financial actions scheduled.
- Results of the November 5, 2024, State General Election
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget, including enterprise and capital project funds, and review updates to the parks and facilities naming policy.
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Items
- Review of Enterprise and Capital Project Fund Budgets (2025-2034)
- Parks and Facilities Naming Policy Updates
- Staff Updates
- Council Updates
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will consider a redevelopment sketch plan for the 3900 block of W Broadway (Elim Lutheran site) and vote to enter closed session to discuss potential property purchase. Voucher requests for disbursement are also pending approval.
- Redevelopment sketch plan for 3900 block of W Broadway (Elim Lutheran)
- Closed session to discuss potential property purchase
- Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
- Approve REDA meeting minutes of October 8, 2024
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of work session minutes and financial reports. They will set a date for an assessment hearing on the 41st Avenue Reconstruction project (Project 44123). The council will also conduct the first reading of an ordinance that updates Appendix B of the city fee schedule.
- Approve City Council Work Session meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
- Approve City Council Special Work Session meeting minutes from October 1, 2024
- Set date for assessment hearing on 41st Avenue Reconstruction between Railroad Ave and Regent Ave (Project 44123)
- 1st reading of ordinance adopting updates to Appendix B – fee schedule
- Approve licenses
Planning Commission
The Robbinsdale Planning Commission will review the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat for a lot subdivision at 3505 Bottineau Boulevard. The commission will also consider an appeal regarding a violation at 4227 40th Avenue North. Additional agenda items are procedural, including roll call and adjournment.
- Preliminary plat lot subdivision and public hearing for 3505 Bottineau Boulevard
- Violation appeal for 4227 40th Avenue North
- Consideration of September 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will review meeting minutes, consider a grant application for a Resilience Hub at Sanborn Park, and discuss unofficial options for the Sanborn Playground.
- Review of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Grant application for a Resilience Hub at Sanborn Park
- Update on Parks and Facilities Naming Policy
- Discussion of Sanborn Playground unofficial options
- PMP Update
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will meet to review minutes from September 16, 2024. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding the committee's top three priorities.
- Discussion of Top 3 Priorities
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider and vote on items on the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes and various grants. Public hearings will be held to adopt assessment rolls for unpaid administrative penalties, emergency water and sewer repairs, and delinquent utilities. The council will also address the suspension of the Parks and Facilities Naming Policy and other business items.
- Approve City Council meeting minutes from August 5, 2024 (Consent Agenda)
- Accept quote for replacement pickup truck and associated equipment – City Project 8163
- Public hearing and adoption of assessment roll for unpaid administrative penalties
- Public hearing and adoption of assessment roll for emergency water and sewer repairs
- Suspend Parks and Facilities Naming Policy (Old Business)
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council work session will discuss the Parks and Facilities Naming Proposal Form, Snow Emergency parking regulations, updates on organized collection Request for Proposals, and a presentation by the Robbinsdale Fire Relief Association. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for discussion and staff updates.
- Review Parks and Facilities Naming Proposal Form
- Snow Emergency - Parking Regulations
- Update on Organized Collection Request for Proposals (RFPs)
- Robbinsdale Fire Relief Association Presentation
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider a preliminary development agreement for a project at 4205 W Broadway. The board will also review a sketch plan for 4000 W Broadway and discuss the Home Energy Squad Program.
- Approve REDA Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2024
- Review preliminary sketch plan for 4000 W Broadway
- Consider preliminary development agreement for 4205 W Broadway
- Discuss Home Energy Squad Program
- Approve pending voucher requests for disbursement
City Council Work Session
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss municipal consent regarding the Blue Line Light Rail. The meeting also includes updates from city staff and council members.
- Discussion of Blue Line Light Rail - Municipal Consent
City Council
The City Council will discuss municipal consent for the Blue Line Extension Light Rail and hold a public hearing regarding an on-sale wine license for Taqueria El Parian. The meeting also includes presentations from Representative Omar and the Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent.
- Municipal consent for Blue Line Extension Light Rail
- Public hearing on on-sale wine license with Sunday sales for Taqueria El Parian
- Installation of an 8-foot-high fence at Police & Fire vehicle parking lot at 4101 Hubbard
- Robbinsdale Area Schools School Resource Officer Contract
- Appointment of Election Judges for the 2024 General Election
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
The Robbinsdale Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will meet on September 24, 2024. Commissioners will review minutes from the August 27 meeting and discuss old‑business items, including a park renaming, the LVT Fitness Court, and feedback from a Sanborn Park meet‑and‑greet. No new‑business items are listed. Information‑only presentations will cover a Boo Bash event at Sanborn Park on October 4, 2024, and membership cards and rates for the Robbinsdale Community Gym and Fitness Center.
- Consideration of renaming a city park (Parks Renaming)
- Discussion of the LVT Fitness Court project
- Review of feedback from the Sanborn Park meet‑and‑greet
- Information‑only presentation of Boo Bash event at Sanborn Park on 10/4/24
- Information‑only presentation of membership cards and rates for Robbinsdale Community Gym and Fitness Center
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from May 16, 2024. The primary action is a public hearing regarding an appeal of a city code violation.
- Public hearing for City Code Violation Appeal
General
The Sustainability Committee is meeting to conduct introductions and discuss committee logistics. The body will also review an overview of City sustainability initiatives.
- Committee logistics discussion
- Overview of City sustainability initiatives
The Sustainability Committee held its first meeting on September 18, 2024, with all members present. The committee reviewed logistics, heard an overview of city sustainability initiatives, and discussed ideas for expanding programs. No formal decisions were made; members were asked to prepare their top three priorities for the next meeting.
- No formal decisions made at this organizational meeting
City Council
The City Council will review the 2025 Proposed General Fund budget and proposed property tax levies for the General Fund, Debt Service, and HRA. The body will also consider applications to rename Sanborn Park and municipal consent for the Blue Line Extension Light Rail.
- Applications to rename Sanborn Park
- Municipal Consent for Blue Line Extension Light Rail
- Proposed 2025 General Fund and Debt Service Property Tax Levies
- Proposed 2025 HRA Property Tax Levy
- Scheduling the Truth-in-Taxation Budget Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and consider entering a closed session to discuss the sale of real property. No public hearings or old business are scheduled.
- Approve minutes from August 14, 2024
- Consider closed session to discuss sale of real property
- Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 preliminary budget, address a municipal consent for light rail transit (LRT), consider two parks and facilities naming proposals, and discuss a citizen advisory group on nuisance calls. The meeting also includes staff and council updates, including a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Discussion of 2025 Preliminary Budget
- LRT Municipal Consent review
- Two Parks and Facilities Naming Proposals
- Citizen Advisory Group on Nuisance Calls
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on the Blue Line Light Rail Extension. The body will also schedule three public hearings for October 1, 2024, regarding assessment rolls for unpaid penalties, delinquent utilities, and emergency repairs.
- Public hearing on Blue Line Light Rail Extension
- Scheduling Oct 1 public hearing for Assessment Roll for Unpaid Administrative Penalties
- Scheduling Oct 1 public hearing for Assessment Roll for Delinquent Utilities
- Scheduling Oct 1 public hearing for Assessment Roll for Emergency Water, Sewer, and Sump Pump Repairs
- Consideration of Consumption and Display Permit for 4130 Lakeland
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission
The commission will appoint Erin Sparks as the new commissioner. It will consider two park renaming proposals for Shoreline Park and Castile Park, and discuss the Hollingsworth Memorial. The meeting also reviews the Hennepin County Play Area Grant, updates on old business items such as the Spanjers Fence, Fitness Court at Lakeview Terrace, PMP update, and trail improvements, and receives a forestry report.
- Naming of new commissioner: Erin Sparks
- Park renaming submission: Shoreline Park
- Park renaming submission: Castile Park
- Hennepin County Play Area Grant
- Spanjers Fence
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session on August 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM at 4100 Lakeview Avenue North. The agenda lists a notice of quorum as the first item. The session is procedural in nature.
- Notice of quorum
- Work session at 4100 Lakeview Avenue North
City Council
The council will consider a contract to install a solar array at City Hall. A second reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter will be heard. Several items on the consent agenda, including minutes, credit card charges, a grant application, a purchasing authority amendment, and an audio‑visual equipment award, will be approved without debate. The council will also review a consumption and display permit for 4124‑4130 Lakeland and pending voucher requests.
- Approve City Council meeting minutes from June 18, 2024 (Consent Agenda)
- Approve ordinance amending Section 310 of the Robbinsdale City Code (City Manager's Purchasing Authority)
- Award bid for City Hall Audio Visual Equipment and Broadcast Systems – City Project 100422
- Second reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter (Public Hearing)
- Authorize contract for City Hall Solar Array (New Business)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Canvass Board is meeting to address the results of the State Primary Election held on August 13, 2024.
- Results of the August 13, 2024, State Primary Election
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority (REDA) will hold a regular meeting at 4100 Lakeview Avenue North. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including a roll call, consent agenda for approving prior meeting minutes, and a voucher request for disbursement. No public hearings, old business, or new business items are listed.
- Approve REDA minutes from July 19, 2024
- Voucher requests pending approval for disbursement
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget and the city's assessment policy. Members will also review the LRT municipal consent process and a grant letter of support for charging and fueling infrastructure.
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Assessment Policy discussion
- LRT Municipal Consent Process
- Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant letter of support
- Community Garden concern
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution for a Street Reconstruction Plan and a preliminary bond sale. The body is also reviewing a fuel agreement with the City of Crystal and a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- Resolution adopting Street Reconstruction Plan and authorizing preliminary Bond Sale
- Acceptance of Local Climate Action grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Fuel Agreement with City of Crystal, MN
- Quote for 2024 Bituminous Mill and Overlay Project - City Project 39824
- Joint Powers Agreement for Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including consent agenda approvals, public hearings, and new business items. Key actions include a public hearing on a chicken permit at 4040 Regent Avenue North, a second reading of an ordinance amending city code related to Lower Twin Lake, and awarding bids for the 41st Avenue Reconstruction and Public Safety Building parking lot expansion. The meeting also includes presentations on GreenStep Cities and GreenCorps, and a possible closed session on real property purchase.
- Public hearing on chicken permit at 4040 Regent Avenue North
- Second reading of ordinance amending sections 120, 210, 815, 2040 of City Code relating to Lower Twin Lake
- Award bid for 41st Avenue Reconstruction between Railroad Avenue and Regent Avenue (Project 44123)
- Award bid for extended parking lot at Public Safety Building (Project 101324)
- Ordinance amendment to increase minimum setback for detached garages with metal roofs to five feet (second reading)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt a Capital Improvement Plan and authorize a preliminary bond sale. The meeting also includes the designation of a Ward 4 polling place location.
- Resolution adopting a Capital Improvement Plan and authorizing preliminary Bond Sale
- Ward 4 Polling Place Location Designation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review pending voucher requests for disbursement. The meeting also includes program updates regarding the Robbinsdale Home Energy Squad Audits and Home Improvement Grants.
- Voucher Requests Pending Approval for Disbursement
- Robbinsdale Home Energy Squad Audits and Home Improvement Grants updates
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council will discuss updates to the 2025 budget and the employee handbook. Staff will also review the municipal consent timeline for the Blue Line light rail project, a Department of Energy grant application, a West Broadway jurisdictional transfer, and code enforcement. This work session is for discussion only and will not result in formal votes.
- 2025 Budget Updates
- Employee Handbook Updates
- Blue Line Light Rail municipal consent timeframe
- Department of Energy Communities Taking Charge Accelerator Grant letter of support
- West Broadway jurisdictional transfer
City Council
The City Council will review several items including a new Sustainability Committee and two ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes the approval of various licenses, event requests, and mutual aid agreements.
- Adoption of a Sustainability Committee
- Ordinance amendment regarding Lower Twin Lake
- Ordinance amendment increasing minimum setback for detached garages with metal roofs to five feet
- Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid Agreements with Brooklyn Center Fire Department
- Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) Joint Powers Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The board will review the May 15, 2024, meeting minutes for approval. The agenda also includes pending voucher requests for disbursement.
- Approval of May 15, 2024, REDA minutes
- Pending voucher requests for disbursement
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss sustainability and requests for proposals regarding organized collection. Staff updates include discussions on the 2025 calendar budget, potential county highway turn-backs, and problem properties.
- Sustainability Commission discussion
- Organized Collection Request for Proposals
- Potential County Highway Turn-back staff update
- 2025 Calendar Budget discussion
- Problem Properties staff update
City Council
The City Council will review several administrative and financial items including the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The agenda includes a reconsideration of road improvements on 41st Avenue and authorization for a water treatment plant solar array contract.
- Second reading of an Ordinance amending City Code Section 400, State Building Code
- Quotes for Sidewalk Replacement - Project No. 39924
- Reconsideration of Improvement of 41st Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Regent Avenue - Project No. 44123
- Authorization of contract for Water Treatment Plant Solar Array
- Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for Assessment Services
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Canvas Board will meet to review the results of the May 14, 2024, Ward 2 Special Primary Election. This meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM at 4100 Lakeview Avenue North.
- Results of the May 14, 2024, Ward 2 Special Primary Election
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including a new city website contract and a solar grant application. The agenda also includes a police officer swearing-in and the cancellation of the July 2, 2024, meeting.
- Submission of a Minnesota Department of Commerce Solar on Public Buildings Grant Application
- Contract with CivicPlus for new City Website
- Police Officer Swearing In
- University of Minnesota Climate Action Planning Student Presentation
- Cancellation of July 2, 2024, City Council Meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment. The proposed change involves Section 510.11 and requires increasing setback requirements for new metal roofed structures.
- Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment to Section 510.11 (metal roof setbacks)
Economic Development Authority
The May 15, 2024, meeting of the Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority consists of procedural items only. There are no public hearings, old business, or new business items listed on the agenda.
- Approval of April 9, 2024, REDA minutes
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Discussion topics include the Light Rail Transit (LRT) municipal consent schedule, assessment policies, watershed management agreements, and a limited use agreement for Orchard Ave.
- Schedule for LRT Municipal Consent
- Assessment Policy Discussion
- Joint Powers Agreements: Basset Creek Watershed Mgmt Commission and Shingle Creek Watershed Mgmt Organization
- Limited Use Agreement - Orchard Ave
City Council
The City Council will review financial statements, ordinances, and various city agreements. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding an assessment for a project on 41st Avenue.
- Second reading of Ordinance 24-03 Adopting the Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance
- Limited Use Agreement - 3918 Crystal Lake Boulevard
- Co-operative Agreement for the Sochacki Park Water Quality Improvement Project (BC-14)
- Public hearing for Project 44123 - 41st Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Regent Avenue
- First reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 400.01, Subd. 2
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Robbinsdale City Council will consider a new parks naming policy and the submission of a local climate action grant application. The meeting also includes an annual parks presentation and the appointment of election judges for the Ward 2 Special Primary Election.
- Consideration of Parks Naming Policy
- Submission of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Application
- Appointment of Election Judges for Ward 2 Special Primary Election
- Annual Parks Presentation
- Approval of licenses
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a lease located at 4165 Hubbard Ave. The meeting also includes the approval of disbursement requests and previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion of lease at 4165 Hubbard Ave
- Approval of Disbursement Requests for period ending April 9, 2024
- Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss water meter capabilities and the parks naming policy. Staff updates include fuel purchasing agreements and upcoming city manager reviews.
- Discussion on Water Meter Capabilities
- Parks Naming Policy discussion
- Performance Measurement Program Annual Survey
- Fuel Purchasing Agreement staff update
- Crysal and Twin Lake Regulation enforcement discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance for the Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes a feasibility report regarding the 2024 Street Improvement Program for 41st Avenue.
- First Reading of Crystal Airport Zoning Ordinance
- 2024 Street Improvement Program Feasibility Report – 41st Avenue
- Resolution Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget
- Establishment of the 2025-2026 Budget Calendar
- Approval of 2024 Fiber Route
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Work Session
The Robbinsdale City Council is holding a work session to discuss light rail considerations. The agenda also includes staff and council updates.
- Light Rail Considerations
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including business licenses and professional services agreements. The agenda includes a presentation by Hennepin County District Court Chief Judge Kerry Meyer.
- License agreement with Birdhouse Restaurant
- Liquor license expansion for Wicked Wort
- Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc
- Farmers Market Memorandum of Understanding
- DNR No Child Left Inside Grant Acceptance
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority will consider authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a rental lease for 4161 41 ½ Ave N. The board will also review disbursement requests and insurance renewal matters.
- Negotiation of rental lease for 4161 41 ½ Ave N
- Disbursement requests ending February 15, 2024
- Disbursement requests ending March 12, 2024
- Insurance renewal regarding statutory tort liability limits
City Council Work Session
The City Council will discuss the Human Rights Commission's parks naming policy and a nuisance code review. Staff updates include information on water efficiency grants, legislative updates, and Hollingsworth Park donations.
- Human Rights Commission: Parks Naming Policy
- Human Rights Commission: Nuisance Code review
- Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant Program update
- Hollingsworth Park donation update
- City Hall drapery update
City Council
The City Council will conduct second readings of ordinances regarding zoning updates and housing disclosure repeals. The Council will also review an audit of the body worn camera system and establish 2024 goals.
- Second reading of ordinance amending zoning for conditional uses and TOD overlay district
- Second reading of ordinance repealing Point of Sale Housing Disclosure
- Review of Body Worn Camera System Audit
- Establishment of 2024 City Council Goals
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet to conduct city business including the approval of licenses and work session minutes. The agenda includes discussions on city investment strategies and seed grant funds from the University of Minnesota.
- Approval of February 12 and February 13, 2024 work session minutes
- Authorization of City Manager to execute Organized Labor Agreement
- Application for National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program
- Acceptance of Seed Grant Funds from the University of Minnesota
- Consideration of City Investment Strategies
Economic Development Authority
The board will review the January 9, 2024, meeting minutes as part of a consent agenda. The meeting also includes an information-only item regarding current leases hosted by REDA.
- Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- Information on current REDA hosted leases
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city investment strategies and the Parks Master Plan Request for Proposals. Discussion also includes concept plans for 4500 West Broadway and Metropolitan Council growth projections for 2050.
- City Investment Strategies discussion
- Parks Master Plan Request for Proposals
- Concept Plans for 4500 West Broadway
- Metropolitan Council Growth Projections for 2050
General
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss goals for the 2024 calendar year. The agenda also includes staff and council updates.
- 2024 City Council goal setting
City Council
The City Council will conduct a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Limited Community, Highway Commercial, and TOD overlay districts. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a Point-of-Sale Inspection Program and the acceptance of water efficiency grant funds.
- First reading of ordinance amending Limited Community, Highway Commercial, and TOD overlay districts
- Point-of-Sale Inspection Program
- Acceptance of Water Efficiency Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Council
- Black History Month Proclamation presentation
- Appointment of Human Rights Commissioner
General
The Robbinsdale City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Point of Sale Inspection Program. The agenda also includes staff and council updates.
- Point of Sale Inspection Program discussion
City Council
The City Council will review the consent agenda and address new business items. Discussion includes a pay equity report submission and a review of the body worn camera system audit.
- Renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance for 2024
- Quote for replacement of Snow Blower - City Project 8189
- Resolution for Department of Natural Resources: Outdoor Recreation Grant Application
- Agreement with Home Free Domestic Assault Intervention Project
- Approval of Pay Equity Report Submission
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority meeting consists of annual administrative procedures, including the election of officers and the designation of an official newspaper. The board will also address consent agenda items regarding depositories and interfund loans for future TIF districts.
- Election of REDA officers
- Designation of official newspaper
- Designation of REDA depositories
- Interfund loan for future anticipated TIF districts
- Information on TIF districts
City Council Work Session
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Blue Line Light Rail Extension. The meeting includes staff and council updates.
- Blue Line Light Rail Extension discussion
City Council
The City Council will review the consent agenda and conduct a public hearing regarding liquor licenses. The meeting includes discussions on city appointments, policies, and administrative matters.
- Public hearing for Johnnie Mae’s Lounge on-sale intoxicating liquor with Sunday sales and 2 am closing
- Approval of 2024 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal for Wicked Wort Brewing Company
- Review of City's Social Media Policy
- Designation of Depositories for City Funds in 2024
- Affirmation of Fair Housing Policy