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Maple Grove City Council Meeting minutes August 18, 2025 Call to order Pursuant to call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Maple Grove City Council was held at 7:30 p.m. on August 18, 2025 at the Maple Grove Government Center/Public Safety Facility, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Members present were Mayor Mark Steffenson and Councilmembers Rachelle Johnson, Kristy Janigo, Mike Ostaffe, and Jon McCullough. Absent was none. Present also were Heidi Nelson, City Administrator; Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director; Jennifer Monson, Economic Development Manager; Chris LaBounty, Public Works/Engineering Director; and Justin Templin, City Attorney. Mayor Steffenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the city in the Pledge of Allegiance. Additions or Mayor Steffenson asked if there were any additions and/or deletions to deletions to the agenda to which Heidi Nelson stated the following: the agenda Item amended to the agenda None Item amended to the consent agenda None Item added to the agenda None Item removed from the consent agenda for discussion 3J. International Overdose Awareness Day Consent items The following consent items were presented for council’s approval: Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 2 MINUTES A. Work session meeting – August 4, 2025 B. Regular meeting – August 4, 2025 HUMAN RESOURCES ITEMS C. Recruitment approval for assessing/building technician Motion to authorize staff to begin recruitment for the assessing/building technician position in the Building Department. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ITEMS D. Arbor View Senior Living Memorandum of Understanding and site control letter - Resolution No. 25-115 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-115 approving the Memorandum of Understanding and site control letter for the Arbor View Senior Living project. E. Life Time Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan and final plat - Resolution No. 25-113 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-113 approving the Life Time Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan and final plat. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS ITEMS F. East Fish Lake Trail Replacement Project No. 25-05 Fund transfer Motion to authorize use of active transportation funds for the East Fish Lake Trail Replacement Project No. 25-05. G. Rush Creek Boulevard - TH 610 Extension Project No. 19-24 Change order No. 6 Motion to approve change order No. 6 to the Rush Creek Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 3 Boulevard - TH 610 Extension Project No. 19-24 in the credit amount of ($63,959.43). H. Sureties - 08-18-25 Motion to approve the surety actions. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS I. Adopt Resolution No. 25-114 authorizing acceptance of a donation for the Police Department of equipment for field- testing of opioids and other drugs Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-114 authorizing acceptance of a donation from Hennepin County of drug testing equipment for the Police Department valued at approximately $32,925, with no financial obligation to the City. J. International Overdose Awareness Day This item was removed by Councilmember Janigo for discussion. K. Tuition reimbursement request for Community Service Officer Jonah Hamberger Motion to approve tuition reimbursement for Community Service Officer (CSO) Jonah Hamberger to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree at Upper Iowa University at an annual amount of $1,200 to be paid from the Police Department budget. L. Approve claims Motion to approve claims totaling $ 4,137,980.67. Motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember McCullough, to approve the consent items as amended, removing item 3J (International Overdose Awareness Day). Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 4 Consideration The following items were pulled from the consent agenda. of items pulled Regarding Item 3J (International Overdose Awareness Day), from the Councilmember Janigo stated she was grateful Maple Grove agenda has observed International Overdose Awareness Day for the past several years at the request of former City Councilmember Kristy Barnett. She explained this day has given families space and time to grieve the loss of loved ones, especially for the Princeton family, after the loss of their son Grant. She suggested residents consider being trained in the use of Narcan and encouraged residents to consider visiting Town Green at dusk on August 31 in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Motion by Councilmember Janigo, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to proclaim August 31, 2025, as International Overdose Awareness Day in Maple Grove. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Special business Police officer Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Jacob Monsma to oath of office the City Council. Mayor Steffenson administered the oath of office and welcomed Police Officer Monsma to the Maple Grove Police Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance and Officer Monsma’s badge was pinned on. Police officer Police Chief Werner introduced Police Officer Peter Stiefel to oath of office the City Council. Mayor Steffenson administered the oath of office and welcomed Police Officer Stiefel to the Maple Grove Police Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance and Officer Stiefel’s badge was pinned on. Deputy chief of Police Chief Werner introduced Deputy Chief of Police Andy police oath of Sandberg to the City Council. office Mayor Steffenson administered the oath of office and Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 5 congratulated Deputy Chief of Police Sandberg on his new position within the Maple Grove Police Department. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance and Deputy Chief of Police Sandberg’s badge was pinned on. Maple Grove Mayor Steffenson reviewed the five categories of winners from Moments the Maple Grove Moments Photography Contest, presented awards and thanked all of the residents who participated in the Photography contest. Contest recognition Open forum There were no open forum issues brought before the council at this meeting. Public hearings Public hearing City Administrator Nelson stated Chuck E. Cheese has requested an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license. She on-sale wine reported all necessary paperwork, and fees have been and 3.2% malt submitted to the city. Staff commented further on the request and recommended approval. liquor license for Chuck E. Mayor Steffenson explained the city takes liquor license Cheese requirements very seriously and encouraged management to properly train their employees in how to serve alcohol. He noted the city completed compliance checks twice a year and it was his hope Chuck E. Cheese would properly ID patrons visiting their establishment. Eric Montez, Chuck E. Cheese representative, thanked the City Council for considering his request. Motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember McCullough, to open the public hearing. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Mayor Steffenson opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to address this issue. No public testimony was offered. Motion by Councilmember Janigo, seconded by Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 6 Councilmember Johnson, to close the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Janigo, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for CEC Entertainment LLC dba Chuck E. Cheese #794, 12945 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove, Minnesota, subject to compliance with liquor licensing requirements in Chapter 4 of the City Code, with said license to expire June 30, 2026. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Community and economic development items The Gardner Economic Development Manager Monson stated the applicant School Maple is requesting a planned unit development stage plan and final plat to construct 11,635 square foot childcare center. The site Grove planned is located in the Tricare development area just north of County unit Road 30 near Garland Lane North. The proposed childcare use development and building size is consistent with the approved concept plan. stage plan and The Gardner School will be licensed for a capacity of 160 final plat children who will be cared for by 24 staff members throughout the day. Staff commented further on the request and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval. Bryant Farrell, representative for the applicant, thanked the council for considering his request. Councilmember Ostaffe asked if the operator was in attendance at this meeting. Mr. Farrell indicated the operators were not in attendance. He explained the operators were based out of Chicago and unable to attend. Councilmember Ostaffe inquired how the academy would operate given the fact only 60 kids could be located on the playground at a time. Mr. Farrell reported the operators have 45 locations in the country and were comfortable with the size Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 7 of the proposed playground area. Motion by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember McCullough, to direct the city attorney to draft a resolution and a planned unit development agreement approving The Gardner School Maple Grove planned unit development stage plan and final plat subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Community & Economic Development Department dated July 31, 2025 b. The Engineering Department dated July 18, 2025 c. The Fire Department dated August 5, 2025 d. The Parks & Recreation Department dated August 5, 2025 The applicant shall acknowledge that park dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were four ayes and one nay (Councilmember Ostaffe opposed). Motion carried. Report on Community and Economic Development Director Hogeboom upcoming updated the council regarding the following: community  The Planning Commission meeting for Monday, September and economic 8, was canceled. development items  There would be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Heritage Christian Academy on Tuesday, August 26 at noon. Engineering- public works items Report on Public Works/Engineering Director LaBounty updated the Maple Grove City Council Minutes August 18, 2025 Page 8 upcoming council regarding the following: engineering  Staff discussed the overhead power line work that would items be occurring in the community. Administration items Report on City Administrator Nelson explained that the council has her upcoming Monday report if there are any questions. She reported State Fair bus services would be available again this year on the administration weekends. She noted city offices would be closed on Monday, items September 1 for Labor Day. She indicated the City Council would meet next on Tuesday, September 2. Items added to None the agenda Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Janigo, seconded by Councilmember Ostaffe, to adjourn to the regular City Council meeting on September 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Mayor Steffenson, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. by Mayor Steffenson. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Nelson City Administrator