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

BlaineApr 20, 20262 min read

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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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Council consensus to generally support rezoning the 13.04‑acre site (500 125th Avenue NE) to MDR and possibly DF, with additions to building elevations and screening.
Applicant advised a neighborhood meeting will be required if the M/I Homes project advances; applicant offered to gather public feedback.
Council received the Coon Creek Watershed District presentation on stormwater management and recent projects (including a $500,000 Pleasure Creek Parkway filtration system) and noted continued partnership with the district.
Council agreed to begin receiving periodic (quarterly) updates on external board/subcommittee activity at workshops; Twin Cities Gateway update to be provided at a future workshop.

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City Council Workshop Meeting

Apr 20, 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. Discuss Stormwater Management Within the Coon Creek Watershed District (20 Minutes)
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Decision: New Business
2. Concept Plan for M/I Townhomes - Jefferson Street and 125th Avenue (40 Minutes)
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Decision: New Business
3. Council Subcommittee Updates (15 Minutes)
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Decision: New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment