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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Drainage and Utility Easement Vacated at 11985 Lever Street
The city council considered a request to vacate a portion of a drainage and utility easement at 11985 Lever Street, submitted by property owner Brittany Broson. The easement was over a previously recorded wetland boundary. A redelineation determined that the area is no longer a wetland of record, rendering the easement unnecessary. Engineering staff reviewed and agreed with the vacation request. The council opened and closed the public hearing with no public comments, and then proceeded to approve the vacation.
Council Communications Highlight Upcoming Events and Festival Success
The council reviewed communications from city staff and council members. The Mayor thanked the Blaine Festival organizers for a successful event, including the parade and fireworks, and praised the public safety team for their role and low incident rate. Councilmember Larson highlighted upcoming busy July events: the USA Cup the following week and the 3M Open the week after, advising residents to expect increased activity and potential congestion.
Easement Vacated for Blainetown Center West Development
The city council considered a request to vacate a portion of a pond drainage and utility easement at Blainetown Center West LLC, represented by Mike Buccorney. The easement is no longer needed due to the replatting of the underlying property for development in the West District of Blainetown Center. Engineering staff reviewed and agreed with the request. The council was asked to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution vacating the easement. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comments, and the council proceeded to adopt the resolution.
Residents Raise Concerns on Algae Blight, Park Maintenance, and Traffic Safety During Open Forum
During the open forum, residents voiced concerns regarding city services and park maintenance. Tom Haddigan and Rob Howley presented a petition regarding algae blight on city stormwater ponds and provided materials on alternative solutions, thanking staff for including it in the budget but noting its removal from the final council budget. Rona Nesser expressed dissatisfaction with the non-mowing of Oak Creek Park, citing increased weeds, unsightly conditions, and the appearance of rodents and rabbits, linking it to rising taxes and reduced services. Venkit Simakurthi, a new resident, requested improvements to highway access ramps (35W North) and solutions for traffic congestion on Lexington Avenue, suggested placing compost bins in neighborhood parks, and requested increased enforcement of speed limits and traffic laws in residential areas, particularly concerning children on motorized bikes.
Preliminary Plat Approved for 111 99th Avenue Northeast Apartment Development
The city council considered a request for a preliminary plat at 111 99th Avenue Northeast, involving the reconfiguration of existing parcels into two lots and four outlots. The property, previously rezoned in 2022 for a 111-unit apartment building and later approved for a 48-unit apartment building in April 2024, is now undergoing site preparation. The current request focuses solely on the land reconfiguration, not the apartment building itself, which has already received all necessary approvals. The proposed plat includes Lot 1 for the apartment building, Lot 2 for the existing driveway, Outlots A and C for non-buildable areas, two blue areas for existing stormwater infrastructure to be deeded to the city, and a dedication of right-of-way for road cleanup. Park dedication fees of $234,912 are due for 2026. The Planning Commission and staff recommended approval with five standard conditions.
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