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City Council Workshop

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Aug 17, 2026

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Blaine

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Council Supports Housing Plan and Zoning Changes

Published Aug 5, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Council Supports Housing Plan and Zoning Changes

The City Council supported rezoning for the proposed eight-lot Lindahl Estates subdivision and backed changes clarifying the Development Flex zoning district. The subdivision would provide about 2.75 homes per acre, meeting the area’s low-density residential requirement.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

City Council Workshop summary

The Blaine City Council met May 18, 2026, in workshop session. The council held two closed sessions (a labor negotiations update and a six‑month city manager check‑in), and discussed several staff reports including speed humps on Quincy Boulevard, a pedestrian bridge for the 105th redevelopment project, and an outline for utility franchise fee funding and communications. A Highway 65 groundbreaking event was announced. The workshop adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

City Council workshop retreat summary

Council and staff toured single-family residential developments for feedback; staff presented the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update process; staff reviewed which planning items could be placed on the consent agenda; and staff reviewed the proposed schedule for the 3M Open tournament. Meeting convened at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 6:15 PM. All councilmembers and listed staff were present.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop — Stormwater, M/I Townhomes Concept, Subcommittee Updates (April 20, 2026)

Council received an informational presentation from Coon Creek Watershed District on stormwater management and recent projects; reviewed a concept plan from M/I Homes for a 134‑unit townhome development at Jefferson Street and 125th Avenue and generally supported rezoning to Medium Density Residential (MDR) with possible Development Flex (DF) flexibility; and heard updates on council subcommittee activity and broadband franchising. A neighborhood meeting was noted as required if the project advances.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop — Utility franchise timeline, SBM Fire update, budget and infrastructure items (April 13, 2026)

Council received updates on a proposed utility franchise fee implementation and recent provider meetings; reviewed the SBM Fire Department quarterly update and declined to advance an investigation into changing the fire department model; discussed 2027 budget matters including levy impacts, the 105th redevelopment project and tax abatement, and considered petitions and sidewalk/trail plowing policies. The workshop adjourned at 9:28 PM.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop — April 6, 2026: labor negotiations, municipal cannabis partnership, and Viridian Central concept plan

Council met April 6, 2026 (5:30 PM) for a workshop that included a closed session on labor negotiations, a municipal cannabis partnership update where council agreed to pursue a dual-track exploring a partnership with the City of Anoka while continuing engagement with Voyageur Cannabis, and review of a concept plan for an 84-unit addition to Viridian Central with general council support pending a required comprehensive plan amendment.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop — March 16, 2026: Organics Program Discussion and 105th Redevelopment Financing Update

Council received informational briefings on planning for a residential curbside organics collection program and on financing, timing, and outstanding policy questions related to the 105th redevelopment (stadium, Scheels, and parking facilities); no final actions were taken.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop — Northtown update; parks/trails safety and ordinance discussion; financial software replacement

The Council (Mayor Tim Sanders; Cmtes. Fleming, Ford, Massoglia, Newland, Robertson; Larson absent) met March 9, 2026. Staff provided a Northtown area update, the Council discussed proposed parks/open space/trail ordinance language (including public decency and e-bike/e-scooter considerations), and supported moving forward to replace the city's financial and budget software. Staff will return consolidated ordinance amendments for Council consideration; small-group budget meetings were scheduled and a Trader Joe's survey was requested. Workshop adjourned at 7:52 PM.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Blaine City Council Workshop: labor negotiations update, MMCD presentation, TH65 project update, and legislative matters

At the March 2, 2026 workshop the council met in closed session for a labor negotiations update; received a Metropolitan Mosquito Control District presentation on 2025 results and 2026 activities; got a Trunk Highway 65 project update including a May 27 groundbreaking and summer start for west-side frontage work; and staff provided a legislative update on housing density and the 105th taxing district.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

City Council Workshop — Community Engagement, Digital Accessibility, and 2027 Budget Schedule

Workshop held Feb 18, 2026 (called to order 5:30 PM; adjourned 6:59 PM) with full council and senior staff present. Council reviewed community engagement and digital accessibility agenda items and discussed the 2027 budget schedule, including requests for earlier council input, consideration of multi-year financial planning, and goals to reduce levy/spending. No formal votes are recorded in the minutes.

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