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Council Approves License Plate Camera Contract

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council Approves $3.3 Million Industrial Park Project

The City Council approved a $3,295,934.75 low bid for the Fletcher Avenue Extension project in the North Branch Industrial Park, including road construction and trunk sewer and water mains. The bid was below the $4,418,302 engineer’s estimate and will be funded through a state grant, tax increment financing, and land-sale proceeds.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Approves License Plate Camera Contract

The council approved a three-year contract for seven automated license plate reader cameras at a total cost of $63,000, or $21,000 annually, by a 3–2 vote.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Cannabis Regulation Amendment Fails; License Plate Review Delayed

The council rejected a proposed cannabis regulation amendment that would have added a 500-foot buffer from city parks; the vote was 1-3, with one councilmember absent. The council also postponed decisions on an automated license plate reader policy and a three-year contract for seven cameras until April 22. Finance staff reported approximately $6.6 million in operating cash against a $6 million target balance.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Approves TIF District and Equipment Bonds

The council unanimously approved a tax-increment financing district and plan for a development described during the hearing as bringing about 100 jobs paying roughly $30 per hour. It also unanimously approved approximately $3 million in 15-year bonds for public works and fire equipment.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Water Tower Reconditioning Project Moves to Bidding

The council approved plans and specifications and authorized KLM Engineering to advertise bids for the Water Tower No. 3 Reconditioning Project.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council approves industrial park expansion plans

The council unanimously approved the Essby Business Park 5th Addition plat and a conditional-use permit for outdoor storage tied to a proposed 120-acre industrial facility. It also authorized $70,787 in preliminary design services for the Northwest Old Town Street and Utilities Improvement Project, which could be bid in December 2026 for 2027 construction.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Council approves Fairway Field subdivision

The council approved preliminary plans for Fairway Field, a proposed 13-home residential subdivision, along with a variance allowing reduced lot depths for three lots, subject to a 200-foot minimum and other city conditions. The council also approved an ordinance allowing charitable gambling proceeds to fund park and trail additions and maintenance.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves Fairway Field subdivision

The council approved the Fairway Field preliminary plat for a proposed 13-residential-lot subdivision and a variance allowing reduced lot depths for three lots. Block 2, Lots 5–7 must have minimum depths of 200 feet, and the developer must address engineering requirements, complete public improvements to city standards, and sign a development agreement before final plat approval.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Advances City-Owned Property Sale

The council accepted a purchase agreement for city-owned property at 38791 Forest Blvd., pending Planning Commission review for consistency with the comprehensive plan. It also approved $297,700 in 2025 budget carryovers for fire, parks, training, and water-tower work.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Old Town project hearing continued

The City Council continued the public hearing on the Northwest Old Town Street and Utility Improvements to January 13, 2026, giving residents more time to ask questions and comment. The proposed work includes street reconstruction, drainage and stormwater improvements, water main upgrades, and sanitary sewer remediation.

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Briefing

Nov 25, 2025

Council Sets $2.05 Million Equipment Bond

The council approved a motion amending the equipment bond total to $2.05 million. The resolution is intended to let city staff order large equipment expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Council advances Old Town infrastructure project

The City Council unanimously accepted the Northwest Old Town feasibility report and scheduled a public improvement hearing for a project involving street reconstruction, drainage, stormwater detention, water main improvements, and sanitary sewer remediation. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2026 and finish in October 2026.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council Approves Cannabis Retail Registration

The council approved Wild River Cannabis LLC’s registration to operate a cannabis microbusiness by a 4-1 vote. It also revoked New Comfort Massage LLC’s therapeutic massage license, approved a 50/50 cost partnership for the CSAH 14/Hemingway Avenue/Lincoln Trail roundabout, and tabled bond reimbursement regulations until the next meeting.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Cannabis Retail Application Delayed

The City Council tabled Wild River Cannabis LLC’s retail registration application until the October 28, 2025, meeting rather than approving it. The proposed cannabis microbusiness would be located at 4628 Isanti Trail.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Council Advances Zoning Design Standards Change

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 397-25, which modifies zoning-code design standards for permitted building materials. The council also discussed reported near misses involving students and vehicles on Grand Avenue and other high-traffic areas, but the minutes do not record a final safety action.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Fiber Construction Nears Completion

The North Branch fiber build’s mainline construction is approximately 95% complete, with fiber drops and home installations underway. ECE said a rate adjustment is planned for next year.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

Council Approves Agricultural Zoning Change

The council unanimously approved changing the land-use designation and zoning map for 36000 Evergreen Avenue from Rural Residential to Agricultural, with all four present councilmembers voting yes.

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