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Council renews liquor, tobacco and cannabinoid licenses and approves parks appointment, LED rink lighting and community foundation sign
Summary
The Chisago City Council approved Resolution 25-12-01 renewing 2026 liquor/tobacco/cannabinoid licenses after the police chief reported compliance, appointed Matt Johnson to the Parks Commission, approved a sub-$6,000 LED retrofit at Chuckie Lundquist Park, and authorized a Chisago Lakes Community Foundation sign on city right-of-way.
The Chisago City Council on Dec. 9 unanimously approved a bundle of routine items, including renewal of business licenses, a parks commission appointment, an LED lighting retrofit at a city rink and authorization for a community foundation sign.
Administrator John Pechman introduced the annual license renewals. Police Chief Bill Schlumbohm reported that prior compliance issues raised about applicants had been addressed and that all license holders were currently operating in compliance with city and state regulations; the council approved Resolution 25-12-01 renewing the listed 2026 liquor, tobacco and cannabinoid licenses by unanimous vote.
The council appointed Matt Johnson to the Parks Commission after the commission recommended him; Pechman said Johnson has professional parks experience, is a certified playground safety inspector and has worked on BMX track development. Council member Mark Anderson moved to appoint Johnson and the motion passed 5-0.
Council also approved a proposal to retrofit the hockey rink lighting at Chuckie Lundquist Park with LED fixtures. Pechman said the retrofit would allow an upgrade without replacing entire fixtures; the estimated cost is under $6,000 and funds are available in the Gas Franchise fund (use of which requires council approval). Council member Anderson asked staff to confirm that the proposed fixtures include anti-vibration or retention measures to prevent bulbs from loosening; staff agreed to consult the electrician.
Chris Dubose, representing the Chisago Lakes Community Foundation, requested permission to install a long-term 4-by-8-foot community sign on city right-of-way; Pechman suggested a site near Highway 8 that would remain off the roadway and outside MnDOT jurisdiction. The council approved the sign request and authorized staff to work with the applicant on final placement. Dubose also updated the council on foundation-funded trail improvements and said he would attend a January Parks Commission meeting to discuss design themes and possible funding requests.
Several items on the consent agenda, including minutes and payment of bills, were approved earlier in the meeting by unanimous vote.
