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

BlaineMar 9, 20263 min read

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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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Staff to return proposed ordinance amendments pertaining to parks, open spaces, and trails as a single agenda item for Council consideration.
Council supported staff moving forward to pursue replacement of the city's financial and budget software, including issuing an RFP, engaging implementation consultant(s) as needed, and conducting peer outreach and vendor demonstrations.
Small-group meetings with Council to be scheduled later in the week for the 2027 budget process.
Councilmembers asked that Council complete the Trader Joe's survey.

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City Council Workshop Meeting

Mar 9, 2026, 5:30 PMBlaine City Hall - Cloverleaf Farm Room A, 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. Northtown Updates
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Decision: New Business
2. Safety Plans and Proposed Ordinances Pertaining to Parks, Open Spaces, and Trails
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Decision: New Business
3. Financial and Budget Software
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Decision: New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment