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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30PM
Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.
Minutes
Approval Of CC WS Meeting Minutes
CC 06 -09 -2026 WS.PDF
Work Session Topics
2050 Comprehensive Plan Overview
Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERVIEW.PDF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRESENTATION.PDF
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANTS.PDF
Future Work Session Dates, Times And Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEWORK SESSION AGENDATuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.MinutesApproval Of CC WS Meeting MinutesCC 06 -09 -2026 WS.PDFWork Session Topics2050 Comprehensive Plan OverviewAshley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERVIEW.PDFCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRESENTATION.PDFMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANTS.PDFFuture Work Session Dates, Times And Agenda ItemsFuture Agenda ItemsFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDFAdjournmentIf you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3334 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay.
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City of St. Anthony
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Minutes
06/09/2026
Present:
Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Thomas Randle and Jan Jenson
Absent: Councilmembers Nadia Elnagdy and Lona Doolan
Staff: Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, Ehlers Senior Municipal Advisor Stacie Kvilvang
Others: None
Call to Order:
Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes
A. May 26, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
Councilmember Jenson asked whether the next step for the previous meeting’s discussion was to
present it to the Planning Commission. Assistant City Manager Morello confirmed that this would
be the next step in the process and that they had already held the public hearing.
Councilmember Jenson reflected on his attendance at the Metro Cities Annual Meeting. He noted
that the Mayor of New Brighton stated that they spent a lot of time communicating their ADU
ordinance to the public before it was implemented. He expressed the value of this input and
emphasized the need for a concrete communication plan to the community.
Mayor Webster asked whether Councilmember Jenson is just seeking more community
engagement as they move forward with implementing the ADU ordinance. Councilmember Jenson
confirmed this.
Councilmember Randle asked what the purpose of community engagement would be.
Councilmember Jenson stated that the goal is to increase community awareness of the ADU
ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Work Session Minutes of May 26, 2026, as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
2. Work Session Topics
A. Public Finance Policy
Ehlers Senior Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that, following previous work session discussions
about Council priorities for redevelopment, they had expressed interest in guiding principles for
their community. These guidelines would help developers understand expectations when
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requesting assistance. She noted that the Public Finance Policy contains statutory and local
requirements. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang reviewed that the statutory requirements are a part of the
Business Subsidy Policy. This applies to any commercial business, not residential. Municipal
Advisor Kvilvang highlighted statutory additions to the policy, which included a minimum of one
full-time equivalent job paying at least 150 percent of the state minimum wage. She noted that this
is a floor, and if more jobs are desired, a higher amount can be added to the final agreement.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang recognized the priority for affordable housing in St. Anthony. She
highlighted that Staff added several items to address this concern, including asking developers to
include affordable units at 60 percent of the area median income in their Section Two multi-family
units, under Objectives for Providing Public Assistance. She commented that this, too, is
somewhat adjustable, but provides a starting point for discussion. The second place where
affordable housing is emphasized is in Section Three under the Public Financing Principles.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang overviewed that anyone requesting assistance must file a Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants for 26 years. She noted that this is very standard and helps new buyers
understand affordability requirements.
Councilmember Jenson provided an example of a developer who sells a property after ten years,
which is under these requirements. He asked if they would have to comply with the affordability
requirements for sixteen years. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang confirmed that it is true.
Councilmember Jenson asked if owners are required to extend this. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang
stated they are not. Councilmember Jenson questioned whether this is because the property will
lose value and become naturally more affordable. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang corrected this and
noted that most developers are not receiving assistance for the full period.
Councilmember Jenson asked who manages the controlled rent growth. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang
stated that if a developer has a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, they must annually submit
reports to the City demonstrating compliance with affordability agreements.
Councilmember Jenson expressed concern for a 55-plus community in Silver Lake Village. He
noted that rent was rising faster than Social Security, and that many residents live off Social
Security. He asked if there is protection for people in this situation. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang
stated that there is not, and that these requirements are based on annually published HUD
guidelines.
Councilmember Jenson asked if there are ways they can implement protections for individuals in
these circumstances through rent controls. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that there is not,
given that rent controls lead to a lack of development. She cited case studies from St. Paul to prove
this.
Councilmember Randle commented that he believed that when cities become involved in these
issues, things get worse. He stated that he had never seen situations in which cities become
involved in rent controls that benefit tenants.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang reminded the Council that this is not a rent control policy, only an
expectation that developers include affordable units.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang continued by introducing Section Four-Point-Two, which stipulates that
the City’s desire is 20 percent affordable housing at 50 percent of the area’s median income. She
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noted that this is routine and that there is also flexibility through negotiations with developers.
However, she noted that the higher the expectations, the more assistance may be required.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that currently, around 20 years of assistance is standard.
Councilmember Jenson asked what the difference is between item number one in Section Two and
item number four in Section Four-Point-Two. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that Section Two
reflects the broader purposes and goals of this policy and explains why they matter. She noted that
Section Four-Point-Two reflects the City's ultimate desires and recognizes that, to achieve them,
the City may have to pay more. The first section has less flexibility than the second section
discussed.
Councilmember Jenson noted that they have not identified whether they want deeper affordability
at 30 or 40 percent. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated that this provides the option to attempt to
require this, but does not stipulate that it must happen. This language allows the Council and City
to explore further.
Assistant City Manager Morello noted that these discussions with developers will occur on a case-
by-case basis as a negotiation rather than as a set policy.
Mayor Webster sought clarification on the difference between Housing TIF districts and
Redevelopment TIF districts. She asked if there are any current Housing TIF districts in St. Anthony.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang stated they do not. She noted that the last was decertified many years
ago, but that the City does have two Redevelopment TIF districts.
Mayor Webster asked if this is why these requirements do not apply to Housing TIF districts.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang confirmed that it is correct. She highlighted that Redevelopment TIF
districts are designed to encourage the removal of blight, and the proposed guidelines direct
developers on how the City would like that blight removed.
Councilmember Randle asked where the two Redevelopment TIF districts are. Municipal Advisor
Kvilvang stated they are at the Ruby and Silver Lake Village. She highlighted that Silver Lake Village
will be decertified in 2031.
Mayor Webster requested an overview of the policy language beginning on page 11. Municipal
Advisor Kvilvang commented that she had already provided the highlights of this section as they
relate to Council goals. The rest is mostly standard policy formatting in the Metro Area.
Mayor Webster highlighted item six under Section Three, Public Financing Principles. She noted
that there has been prior disappointment in the community when affordability-level requirements
are removed before the TIF district expires. She appreciated that the affordability requirements
were to persist until the end of the TIF district.
Councilmember Jenson expressed appreciation for the section relating to the length of affordability
requirements.
Mayor Webster indicated that the five-year operation commitment after the benefit date was
useful. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that this is a statutory requirement.
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Councilmember Randle asked if this was the same as the subsidy agreement. Municipal Advisor
Kvilvang stated that if you enter into a subsidy agreement with a business, the business must meet
wage and job goal requirements and remain in operation for 5 years after the subsidy is disbursed.
Councilmember Jenson asked why one section requires 20 percent affordable housing at 50
percent of the median area income, while the summary uses a different figure. Municipal Advisor
Kvilvang stated it is not different, but noted that the summary indicates these are goals, not
requirements, and they may not be met in this exact fashion.
Assistant City Manager Morello noted that it would be helpful if the Council obtained consensus on
whether they would like to move forward with this and if they need modifications to the proposed
language. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang recommended a Public Hearing, and that it would be
forwarded to the Department of Economic Development.
Councilmember Jenson noted that his questions were answered and that he has no proposed
changes. He commented that affordable housing would likely require TIF subsidies.
Councilmember Randle expressed disdain for subsidization. Councilmember Jenson amended his
statement, stating that the Council would be asked for TIF subsidies. Councilmember Jenson
noted that there have been previous developments, such as the Valero, which were done without
TIF. He commented that the Council should have high expectations for developers requesting TIF
and require them to justify their need for TIF.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that Councilmembers do not have to vote in favor of the
assistance when it is presented, but highlighted that Staff conducts thorough research to
determine whether the developers actually require the assistance.
Councilmember Randle highlighted that his concerns regarding TIF stem primarily from the lack of
available area for development.
Mayor Webster noted that these policies help explain the City's goals to developers, regardless of
whether TIF is approved.
Mayor Webster appreciated Councilmember Randle’s qualms about TIF and emphasized the
importance of striking a balance between using TIF to encourage development and avoiding the
burdens it can bring.
Mayor Webster asked whether the Council is comfortable moving forward with the presented draft
of the Public Finance Policy. The Councilmembers confirmed that they are.
Mayor Webster directed Assistant City Manager Morello to move forward with the policy as
presented.
B. Franchise Fees
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that the Council had expressed interest in gaining information
about the implementation of franchise fees. She directed Council to the memorandum, which
provided an overview of customer accounts by class obtained from Excel. She noted that the
revenue projections would be different when data is obtained from CenterPoint, which provides
gas. She noted that the staff proposed three options for franchise fees that could be utilized. She
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clarified that the difference between Small CI Demand and Small CI Non-Demand is that Demand
businesses must have constant power and, therefore, pay a higher rate. She informed the Council
that Large CIs are the major businesses in the City and that there are 28 such accounts. Municipal
Advisor Kvilvang noted that they will never be able to provide information on which data points
belong to whom or what business. She reviewed the first-phase option, which is to apply the Metro
Average charge either as a flat fee based on the unit's category or as a percentage of the unit's
category. She noted that the percentage is less common, and many communities have switched to
a flat fee for predictability. Using this model, the staff predicted that the annual amount would be
approximately 627,000 dollars at a rate of approximately 4 dollars per utility for single-family or any
residential property. For Small CI Demand and Non-Demand, the cost is 6 to 28 dollars per unit,
depending on demand status, for a total of approximately 144 to 672 dollars. For Large CI, it is
proposed at 135 or 270 dollars per month, totaling around 3,200 dollars per year. She noted that
the bulk of the revenue comes from residential units. She reviewed the second option, which
attempts to alleviate some of the burden on the residential areas. She stated that the resident
payment would remain at four dollars, but all other payments would double the metro average. She
highlighted that this would allow the City to generate around 844,000 dollars a year in revenue, and
the burden would be around equal for both residents and businesses. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang
finished by describing the third option, which pushes 60 percent of the burden onto commercial
and only 40 percent onto residential. She stated that this would involve setting all commercial fees
at the high end of the metro area, aside from the Large CI, which would only increase by 10 dollars,
as anything more would result in a very substantial bill. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang informed the
Council that the third plan would generate around one million dollars. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang
directed the Council that the plan they select depends on beliefs about where the tax burden
should lie, but reminded them that commercial businesses have a financial incentive to utilize their
utilities. She noted that even in commercial-heavy areas, the burden of Franchise Fees typically
lies on the commercial businesses rather than residents.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang then provided background on the City's financial needs. She noted that
the financial requirements for upgrades to the fire and police departments are significant. She
informed the Council that paying the debt for this would be around one point five million dollars.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that Franchise Fees could be a way to remove the burden of
paying this debt from the tax levy.
Mayor Webster thanked Municipal Advisor Kvilvang for the detailed overview of the three different
options and their revenue potentials. Mayor Webster noted that she serves on the Nine North
board, that there may be Franchise Fees for broadband in the coming months, and asked Council
to consider how that could benefit the City. She asked the Council for their thoughts on the three
plans.
Councilmember Randle stated that the first plan, which places a burden on residential units, is of
no interest to him. He noted it is illogical to place the majority of the burden on residents if the goal
is to lower the levy. He expressed that imposing fees on residents is not something he is interested
in.
Mayor Webster noted that if the Council chooses to implement Franchise Fees, they must be
applied to every account. The Council only controls the fees.
Councilmember Jenson highlighted that the City needs a revenue stream to address the public
safety improvements. He stated that the third plan is the best way to address these costs in the
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near future. Councilmember Randle stated that if that were the case, he would be interested in
requiring that the funds be allocated to these debts rather than allowing them to be used for other
projects.
Assistant City Manager Morello requested that the Council discuss whether they would like
Franchise Fees to be allocated specifically for special projects or to be used for special projects.
Municipal Advisor Kvilvang noted that this cannot be used for levy relief and that Franchise Fee
revenues are traditionally dedicated to Capital Improvement Projects, Park Improvements, or Road
Reconstruction Projects. She recommended allowing flexibility in the policy.
Mayor Webster asked if that was required in State statues. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang confirmed
that you must outline how Franchise Fees will be used.
Mayor Webster commented that Franchise Fees are a way to allocate funds from all properties to
projects that benefit all properties, such as the police force, firefighters, sidewalks, roads, and
more.
Councilmember Jenson asked how City-owned parks play into this. Municipal Advisor Kvilvang said
there is no current language in the draft addressing this, but that some cities charge themselves at
the residential rate. Councilmember Jenson noted that it does not really matter, as the cost will still
fall on the taxpayer.
Mayor Webster asked the Council whether they would like to move forward and which option they
were most interested in.
Councilmember Jenson expressed interest in the third plan, which shifts the majority of the burden
onto commercial properties. He proposed utilizing these fees to build seed money for a new Public
Safety Facility. He also commented that many City buildings are over 30 years old and in need of
maintenance. Councilmember Jenson encouraged the Council to plan for these renovations.
Councilmember Randle stated that if they move forward, he would be more supportive of the two
plans that shift the burden off of the residents. He also noted a higher level of support when the
funds are dedicated to specific, necessary projects.
Mayor Webster acknowledged the community value of public safety. She noted that the police
facility is outdated, and the fire station is past capacity. She highlighted that public support for
these fees may be higher, given general support for public safety, if the funds are allocated to
improving public safety resources.
Mayor Webster noted that the burden on residents does not change, as it remains at 4 dollar per
utility per month across all plans.
Mayor Webster noted Councilmember Randle’s preference for a lowered burden on residents, and
Councilmember Jenson’s preference for the third option.
Councilmember Randle expressed support for the third option. He stated that his support is
contingent on Franchise Fees being dedicated to a specific project.
Mayor Webster reiterated the immediate need for a new Public Safety Facility and the longer-term
goal of improving City Hall. She proposed utilizing Franchise Fees for building improvements at the
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moment, but allowing flexibility to contribute some of this money to road improvements in the
future.
Mayor Webster indicated support for plans two and three, and appreciated the perspectives
shared by the Council. She stated that plan three provides a better balance to shift the burden off
of residents. She agreed with Councilmember Randle’s desire to dedicate these funds specifically
to certain projects to enhance community transparency.
Mayor Webster requested confirmation that the Council had reached a consensus to move forward
with option three. The Council confirmed that they would like to move forward with Franchise Fee
Plan Three.
Mayor Webster reminded the Council that a discussion of Broadband Franchise Fees would be
taking place in the future. Assistant City Manager Morello confirmed that this would occur, and it
was tentatively slated for September.
Mayor Webster and the Council thanked Municipal Advisor Kvilvang for her time and the
information she provided.
3. Future Work Session Dates, Times, and Agenda Items
A. Future Agenda Items
4. Adjournment
Mayor Webster adjourned the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Samina Crabtree
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager
Date:June 23, 2026
Request: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Overview
BACKGROUND
The City updates its Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) every ten years. The Comprehensive Plan is a
long-term planning document that cities used to plan for the next twenty years; in this case, cities are
planning their Comp Plan for what they envision for their community by the year 2050.
In the Twin Cities metro, comp plans are reviewed and approved by the Metropolitan Council every ten
years. City staff has invited Metropolitan Council staff to attend the work session to provide an overview
of the Comprehensive Plan (see the presentation), as well as to answer any questions from the Council.
OVERVIEW
Metropolitan Council staff will provide context to define the Comprehensive Plan, as well as describe
the Metropolitan Council’s role with the Comp Plan. The rest of this memo serves to provide an
overview of what the Council can expect as City staff initiate Comprehensive Planning efforts.
City Council Joint Work Session June 30, 2026
The City Council has a joint work session with members of the Planning Commission and the Parks and
Environmental Commission scheduled on Tuesday, June 30. The goal of this work session is for the
group to identify preferred engagement and outreach with the community for the development of the
plan.
As with other packets, meetings materials will be sent prior to the meeting. This will include a copy of
one of the chapters from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan entitled “Community Vision and Goals” so the
group has an understanding of what engagement looked like for the previous plan development.
Seeking Consultant Services
City staff will be seeking consultant services to lead the management and development of the City’s
2050 Comp Plan. It is common for cities to utilize a consultant for their Comp Plans. The City anticipates
that the consultant will be a key resource for engagement and outreach throughout the Plan.
The City will plan to have an agreement with a selected consultant in place by the end of 2026, with the
majority of the consultants’ activities, including engagement and plan development, to occur in 2027.
2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
The City will have a Steering Committee that will meet regularly to provide oversight for the
Comprehensive Plan. The Steering Committee members are still to be finalized and will comprise of
members of the Council, the Parks and Environmental Commission, the Planning Commission, and
selected staff.
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Required Review Process
The 2050 Comprehensive Plan is due to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 2028.
The City is required to fulfill the following steps before submitting their plans to the Metropolitan
Council:
Hold a public hearing
Obtain approval from local governing body
Share with adjacent and affected jurisdictions for review (required 6 months for review)
The Metropolitan Council recommends that communities share their draft plans with adjacent and
affected jurisdictions by June 30, 2028.
Planning Assistance Grant
The Metropolitan Council offers planning assistance grants to provide support for communities
developing 2050 Comp Plans. The City of Saint Anthony Village is an eligible community and intends to
apply for the planning assistance grant.
REQUEST
The request for this discussion is for the Council to be prepared with any questions they may have for
the Metropolitan Council staff.
Staff is also seeking parameters from Council to understand the Council’s communication preferences
throughout the Comp Plan planning process. Staff would need to plan for any additional work sessions
or meetings as needed.
ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
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Guiding Regional Land Use
The Comprehensive Planning Process and some of the
Met Council’s Technical Assistance
April 2025
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Metropolitan Land Planning Act
The Metropolitan Land Planning Act, as established by state statute,
lays out the decennial planning cycle and mandates regionally
congruent comprehensive plans.
Minnesota Statute § 473.175 REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS:
Subdivision 1. For compatibility, conformity. The council shall review the comprehensive plans of local
governmental units, prepared and submitted pursuant to sections 473.851 to 473.871, to determine their
compatibility with each other and conformity with metropolitan system plan.
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The Role of the Plan
• Set the community’s vision
• Guide growth and
development
• Identify key issues and
strategies to address them
• Provides reasoning for
public facilities
plans/budgets
• Provides guidance for
decision-making
Update Ordinances
Comprehensive
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Zoning Ordinances
Official Controls
Implementation
Actions
Subdivision
Ordinances
Capital Improvement
Plan
Small Area Studies
Feasibility Studies
New Programs
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Plan Elements
Minnesota Statutes require communities to address certain
topic areas, or plan elements, in comprehensive plans.
These include land use, transportation, water resources
(wastewater, surface water, water supply), parks and trails,
housing, and plan implementation. The Council may also
identify additional plan elements of regional importance that
communities are encouraged, but not required, to
incorporate into comprehensive plans. For example, Thrive
MSP 2040 included resilience and economic
competitiveness as optional plan elements.
Revised statutory requirements now include climate
planning and this will be updated for local governments
after the issuance of System Statements.
The Council’s Local Planning Handbook contains a
webpage for each plan element that outlines minimum
requirements and optional elements and connects
communities to resources to help complete and implement
the comprehensive plan. This is currently undergoing a
comprehensive update to prepare for the 2050 planning
cycle.
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Local Planning Handbook
The One-Stop-Shop for Comprehensive
Planning
• Designed to support communities with the update of
their local comprehensive plans.
• Clear guidance on minimum requirements and how to
meet them
• Tools, maps, resources, and technical assistance
• To help meet minimum requirements
• To get more out of their local planning process
• To help with a variety of planning issues of
interest to communities across the region
• Community-specific information and checklists
• Training and resources beyond the
minimum requirements
Link: Home - Local Planning Handbook
Tools
Individual
Community
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Checklist of
Minimum
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Affected
Jurisdictions
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Submittal
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Technical Assistance:
Local Planning Handbook
Local Planning Highlights
• Showcase communities
implementing good local
planning practices through
short articles
• Cover a range of topics (e.g.,
affordable housing, racial
equity, economic
competitiveness, community
engagement)
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interested in implementing
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Technical Assistance:
Local Planning Assistance Team
Roles and Responsibilities
• Unit within Community Development
• Assist local governments with updating, amending, and
implementing the comprehensive plan
• Share resources and provide technical assistance
• Implement the Metropolitan Land Planning Act
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Direct Planning Assistance:
Sector Representative Program
Program Overview
• Outreach program to local governments
• Assigned Sector Representative to each Council District
• Aims to improve communication and relationships with
local governments
Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide technical assistance to local governments
• Serve as a liaison between local governments, Council
staff, and Metropolitan Council Members
• Help local governments understand regional policy and
its implications for each community
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Local Planning Assistance; District 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8
(651) 602-1576
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
2026
June 30
Joint
Work
Session
Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Planning City Council
City Manager June 24
July 14 Work
Session
Sustainable Building Ordinance
ADU Ordinance
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
July 8
July 14 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Retail Operations Mid Year Report
Cannabis Enterprise Fund
Marketplace Store Special Event Permit
Active Transportation Demonstration
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
City Engineer
Retail Op Mg
July 8
July 28 Work
Session 2027 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 22
July 28 Regular
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
Public Safety Engagement Presentation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Police Chief
Fire Chief
July 22
August 10 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 4
August 10 Regular Planning Commission items from July
Police Officers Swearing-In
City Council
City Manager August 4
August 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 19
August 25 Regular 2027 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 19
September 8 Work
Session Broadband franchise fees
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 2
September 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2027 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
Broadband Franchise Fees
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Engineer
September 2
September 22 Work
Session Existing and Future Community Center Needs Discussion City Council
City Manager September 16
September 22 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
Climate Plan Update
Energy Action Plan Update
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Sustain. Coord.
September 16
October 13 Work
Session 2027 Long Term Capital Budget Plalns City Council
City Manager October 7
21
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
October 13 Regular City Council
City Manager October 7
October 27 Work
Session 2027 Utility Rates and Budgets City Council
City Manager October 21
October 27 Regular Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager October 21
November 10 Work
Session Green to Go Ordinance City Council
City Manager November 4
November 10 Regular Score Grant Funding Application Approval
Canvass Election Results
City Council
City Manager November 4
November 16 Work
Session Commission Interviews City Council
City Manager November 10
November 24 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager November 18
November 24 Regular
Fire Poster Contest Winners
Approval Plans & Specifications & Order Advertisement for Bids for
the upcoming Street Project
Fee Schedule Review
City Council
City Manager
Fire Chief
City Engineer
November 18
December 8 Work
Session Goal Setting Preparation City Council
City Manager December 2
December 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2027 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -
PUBLIC HEARING
2027 Fee Schedule
MS4
Quarterly Goals update
Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director December 2
December 22 Regular (Typically Cancelled)
2027
January 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager January 6
January 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Quarterly Donations & Grants
NYFS Agreement
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
NYFS
January 6
January 26 Work
Session 2027 Goals Draft City Council
City Manager January 20
22
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
January 26 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
City Council
City Manager
PW Director
January 20
February 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager February 3
February 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Public Hearing-2028 Budget Calendar and Process
2027 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2027 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
Adoption of Strategic Plan
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 3
February 23 Work
Session Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions City Council
City Manager February 17
February 23 Regular City Council
City Manager February 17
March 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 3
March 9 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Finance Annual Report
Public Works Annual Report
NineNorth Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
PW Director
March 3
March 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 17
March 23 Regular Fire Annual Report
Police Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
Fire Dept
March 17
April 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 13 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 21
April 27 Regular Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 21
May 11 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 11 Regular Planning Commission items from April
Salo Park Concert Series Presentation
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 19
May 25 Regular City Insurance Renewal
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
May 19
23
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
June 8 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 2
June 8 Regular Planning Commission Items from May City Council
City Manager June 2
June 22 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 16
June 22 Regular City Council
City Manager June 16
July 13 Work
Session 2028 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 7
July 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 7
July 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager July 21
July 27 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
Public Safety Engagement Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
Fire Chief
July 21
August 10 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 4
August 10 Regular Planning Commission items from July City Council
City Manager August 4
August 24 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 18
August 24 Regular 2028 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
SANB School District Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 18
September 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 8
September 14 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2028 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
Election Judges General-Consent
Certify Outstanding Utility Billings
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 8
September 28 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager September 22
September 28 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Sustain. Coord.
September 22
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