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Blaine council certifies $5,500 in delinquent municipal charges, approves license renewals and adopts charter amendment

Blaine City Council · November 17, 2025
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At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Blaine City Council certified just over $5,500 in unpaid municipal charges for collection with 2026 property taxes, acknowledged two currency-exchange license renewals, and adopted a charter amendment affecting the salary mechanism for mayor and council members.

BLAINE, Minn. — The Blaine City Council on Nov. 17 moved to certify just over $5,500 in unpaid municipal special charges for collection with 2026 property taxes, approved two currency-exchange license renewal notifications and adopted a charter amendment governing the salary-setting mechanism for the mayor and council.

Director Zimmerman told the council the certification covers about $5,500 in unpaid fees tied to nuisance abatements and municipal services. "Specifically, there are 4 ordinances in place related to the abatement of nuisances, snow removal, abatement of weeds, and abatement of trees," Zimmerman said, noting the list includes 25 parcels — four of them with multiple items. He said the weed and tree abatement portion totaled $2,500 and other charges (false alarms and…

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