The City Council Meeting for Blaine, MN from January 22, 2025

The agenda includes the Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony, resolutions and ordinances concerning Walters Recycling & Refuse, Inc., plat approval for the McNeil Addition, an ordinance addressing district signage, and a discussion on zoning and regulations for cannabis businesses.

The Natural Resource Conservation Board Meeting for Blaine, MN from January 21, 2025

The agenda includes discussions on a contract with ISG for monitoring and maintenance planning for the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Wetland Bank, a contract with Stantec for professional design services for the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Trail Development Project, and updates from the NRCB.

The City Council Meeting for Blaine, MN from January 6, 2025

The agenda includes the Oaths of Office for Mayor Sanders and Councilmembers Ford, Larson, and Massoglia. Organizational business includes affirming Council and staff responsibilities, procedures, and quorum rules; establishing the order of business; appointing liaisons to various boards and commissions; and accepting the donation of an enclosed trailer. Additional discussions included retaining the Quad Press as the city’s official newspaper, revoking a liquor license, permitting continued use of property for mosque operations, and reviewing several first readings of zoning ordinances. The meeting concluded with a breakdown of the playground equipment replacement plan for 2025.

The City Council and EDA Meeting for Blaine, MN from December 16, 2024

Agenda items include the 2025 Truth in Taxation Meeting, which covers the adoption of the 2025 Property Tax Levy and City Budgets, as well as resolutions to adopt the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. Additional items include a purchase agreement for 10500 Nassau St. NE and the first reading to repeal and amend several subcommittee adjustments. The EDA meeting followed the Council meeting, during which the 2025 EDA fund budget and Property Tax Levy were adopted.

The Planning Commission Meeting for Blaine, MN from December 10, 2024

Agenda items include: approval of the Preliminary Plat and a conditional use permit for Pheasant Ridge Drive; a rezoning request and Preliminary Plat approval for 4324 117th Ave; proposed amendments to the Blaine Zoning Ordinance regarding cannabis regulations; and a request from the National Sports Village for a zoning ordinance amendment related to district signage.

The City Council Meeting for Blaine, MN from December 2, 2024

Agenda items included an open forum for public comments, a resolution to vacate a 54-foot portion of a drainage and utility easement, approval of currency exchange license renewals, and a resolution granting a conditional use permit for the continued operation of a mosque in the regional commercial zoning district. Additionally, there was a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to contract with Stantec for professional design services.

The Park Advisory Board Meeting for Blaine, MN from November 26, 2024

The agenda includes an Eagle Scout Proclamation for Kai Johnson, discussions on equipment for Austin Park, Olympia Park, and Ivy Hills Park, as well as updates on overall park developments.

The City Council Meeting for Blaine, MN from November 18, 2024

The agenda includes an open forum for residents, public hearings on granting an interim use permit for a land reclamation project, and the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2025 Southwest Area Street Reconstructions. Additional items include ordinances related to the rezoning of the As-Suffah Islamic Center, a resolution granting a conditional use permit for the As-Suffah Mosque, entering into a contract with Bolton & Menk, and accepting a quote from Winberg Companies.

The Planning Commission Meeting for Blaine, MN from November 12, 2024

Agenda items include a public hearing on a requested conditional use permit to allow continued operations of a mosque (place of worship) in the Regional Commercial zoning district.

The City Council Meeting from Blaine, MN from November 4, 2024

Agenda items include an Open Forum, followed by several resolutions: granting a conditional use permit at 1491 94th Lane NE for Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping; approving a conditional use permit for Marquest Meadows North Development; approving an Off-Sale Liquor License for MGM Wine & Spirits; certifying delinquent special charges; approving a comprehensive plan amendment; granting a variance for Old Dominion Freight; and granting preliminary plat approval for the Northtown Revitalization Second Addition. The agenda also includes two first readings.