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Planning Commission Meeting

February 25, 2026 · Forest Lake, MN
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-25 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us ↗
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Attendees

Paul Girard (Commission Chair)
Susan Young (Planning Commissioner)
Andy Aplikowski (Planning Commissioner)
Don Stehler (Planning Commissioner)
Corey Goodwin (Planning Commissioner)
Jesse Wagner (Planning Commissioner)
Tim Stender (Commission Vice-Chair)
✓ Present: 7/7

Decisions

#Approve the Agenda

CARRIED 6-0-1

#Consent Agenda Item 5.a

CARRIED 6-0-1

#Hidden Creek South Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development Amendment

TABLED 7-0

#Variance for Driveway Setback Reduction at 23375 Itasca Ave N

APPROVED 5-1-1

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

#2

Roll Call

Attendees were present

#3

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited

#4

Approve the Agenda

The agenda was approved

#5

Open Forum

No comments were made

#6

Consent Agenda Considerations

The consent agenda was approved

#7a

Public Hearing: Hidden Creek South

The public hearing was held and the item was tabled

#7b

Public Hearing: Variance for Driveway Setback Reduction at 23375 Itasca Ave N

The public hearing was held and the variance was approved

Public Comments

3 speakers
Katie Cerney · Topic: Hidden Creek South

Expressed concerns about stormwater and road access

Paul Schmid · Topic: Hidden Creek South

Expressed support for the project and its potential to create affordability

Andy Aplikowski · Topic: Variance for Driveway Setback Reduction at 23375 Itasca Ave N

Discussed the retaining wall and slope