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

BlaineMar 2, 20262 min read

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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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LaborTransportationBudget & TaxEnvironmentalHousing

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Council met in closed session pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 Subd. (1)(b) to receive a labor negotiations update.
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District presented 2025 activities, 2026 plans (including expansion of its drone program and tire collection events), and encouraged residents to report mosquito or black fly concerns.
Trunk Highway 65 update: groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for May 27; west-side frontage road construction planned to begin this summer; agency cooperative agreements will be brought to council for consideration and approval; council will receive monthly project updates.
Director of Engineering to follow up with MnDOT regarding bridge aesthetics near 105th Avenue after council requested enhanced bridge treatment.
Staff is drafting letters of opposition on certain proposed bills related to housing density and the 105th taxing bill; the city is exploring the 105th taxing district and will keep the council apprised.

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City Council Workshop Meeting

Mar 2, 2026, 5:30 PMBlaine City Hall - Cloverleaf Farm Room, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine MN 55449completed

Agenda

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3.01 of the Blaine City Charter, a Council Workshop meeting is scheduled for the following purpose:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. New Business
1. Closed Session Pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03 Subd. (1)(b) - Labor Negotiations Update
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Decision: New Business
2. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) Presentation
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Decision: New Business
3. Trunk Highway 65 Update
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Decision: New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment