Posted: 11/15/06
City of Forest Lake needs new logo
Abby Nadeau
Staff Writer
With the old ėTin Manî water tower now removed from the Forest Lake street scape the city of Forest Lake is looking for a new logo.
During Monday nightís council meeting Mayor Terry Smith stated that he would like to ėmove forward with the logo now that the tower is down.î Currently, the city logo has the outline of a water tower in the background.
The council then discussed different types of logos and where they would be placed around the city.
Council member Susan Young mentioned that the creation of a new logo would be a ėgreat opportunity to partner with the school.î
The council then agreed to think about their wishes for a new city logo and the topic would be brought back at a later meeting.
Applications
Twelve Forest Lake residents were appointed to serve on the Affordable Housing Task Force.
The task force purpose is to ėreview, discuss and provide comments on the issue of affordable housing including goals, objectives, and implementation of policy.î
While all the positions have been filled, the meetings are open and the public is encouraged to attend.
On Thursday, Nov. 30 the task force will have a kick off meeting to introduce the applicants and discuss the syllabus of the task force.
The city stated that the purpose of the task force is to ėreview, discuss and provide comments on the issue of affordable housing including goals, objectives, and implementation of policy.
ėThis policy relates to the current comprehensive plan and the development of the updated 2008 comprehensive plan update.î
For more information about the task force contact Doug Borglund at 651-209-9734.
The city is still accepting applications for residents who wish to participate on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel.
This panel is ėintended to be made up of a cross section of community members reviewing and providing comments on the Comprehensive Plan to the City of Forest Lake Planning Commission.î
The city is looking for 30 residents to serve on the panel. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.
Residents interested in applying for a position on the panel visit the city web site at www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us or contact Doug Borglund at 651-209-9734. To receive an application by mail contact the city of Forest Lake at 651-209-9727.
OTHER NEWS
Forest Lake Police Chief Clark Quiring was signed on for another three years as Director of Public Safety for Forest Lake.
Clark has been with the city of Forest Lake since 2003.
Council member Greg Ochs approached the council about developers holding a neighborhood meeting before a development comes into their neighborhood.
Ochs stated that while he thinks an ordinance is too restrictive, he would at least like to see a policy drafted. He added that he had spoken with a few area contractors asking them if they talk to the neighbors, hold meetings and other items.
ėThey all said yes to 80 to 85 percent of the questions I asked,î Ochs said.
The council decided to discuss the matter fully when Community Developer Doug Borglund will be present in December.
The Forest Lake Lions Club presented $9000 to the city for their ongoing support for the Lakeside Memorial Park. The donation is a part of an ongoing pledge the Lions made to the city.
The city council also approved the development of a wellhead protection plan for the drinking water supply. The council approved the plan that protects the cityís water by identifying all the contaminate sources.
ėIt is a big deal to protect the cityís drinking water,î Young said. ėThe city is concerned and we are taking the time to protect our wells.î
The next city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at city hall.
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