City Council - Workshop

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL - WORKSHOP MAPLE PLAIN CITY HALL February 09, 2026 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM PRESENT: Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske, Councilmember Connie Francis, Councilmember Andrew Burak, & Councilmember Rochelle Arvizo ABSENT: Councilmember Mike DeLuca STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Jacob Schillander, and ABDO Finance Manager Jessi Sturtz 2. ADOPT AGENDA Councilmember Francis made a motion to approve meeting agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Burak. Voting Yea: Mayor Maas-Kusske, Councilmember Francis, Councilmember Burak, & Councilmember Arvizo. Motion Passed 4-0 3. DISCUSSION A. 2026 Enterprise Fund Budget ABDO reviewed updates to the 2026 Enterprise Fund Budget, increasing water and sewer revenue projections based on new business developments. Expenditures were unchanged. Council discussed assumptions, supported conservative estimates, and agreed to move the revised budget forward for consideration. B. Park Signage City Administrator Schillander presented recommendations for new monument-style park and gateway signs. The proposal included two gateway signs at the east and west entrances to the city, two monument signs at Rainbow Park, one at Bryantwood Park, one at the Oak Street Tot Lot, and replacement of the logo panel on the existing  digital sign. Council discussed sign locations, visibility, and costs, and reviewed plans to update select park and digital signage. C. Newsletter & Utility Billing Council tabled the item for a future workshop. 4. COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Maas-Kusske shared a brief update, including positive feedback on the recent elected officials conference. 5. FUTURE WORKSHOP TOPICS A. Parking Regulations B. Gateway Blvd Pedestrian Safety & Crosswalk Modifications C. City Council Salaries D. 5 Year Finance CIP E. Field Use Contracts F. Ordinance 343 Amending City Code Chapter 6, Article 2 Nuisance Violation Councilmembers briefly discussed process expectations for introducing future workshop topics and agreed to coordinate with staff as needed. 6. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Francis made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Burak. Voting Yea: Mayor Maas-Kusske, Councilmember Francis, Councilmember Burak & Councilmember Arvizo. Motion passed 4-0 Council Adjourned at 6:04 PM