Roselle Park Borough Confronts Stormwater Challenges and Affordable Housing Obligations

Overview: The Roselle Park Borough Council meeting addressed issues, focusing on stormwater management failures and the borough’s obligations to increase affordable housing units. Engineers presented a thorough evaluation of the stormwater infrastructure, revealing deficiencies that pose flooding risks, while council members grappled with new state mandates for affordable housing, sparking debate about development strategies and community impacts.

Acushnet Planning Board Tackles Solar Bylaw Amendments and Historic Subdivision Challenges

Overview: The Acushnet Planning Board convened via Zoom on February 20, addressing topics such as amendments to the solar bylaw, challenges with historic subdivisions, and the fiscal year 2026 budget. Among the issues were the implications of paper streets on zoning, particularly in relation to solar developments and historical subdivision access.

Minneapolis Council Grapples with Financial Burdens and Environmental Goals in Infrastructure Meeting

Overview: The Minneapolis City Council’s Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 20, 2025, was marked by discussions on financial burdens of special assessments and ambitious environmental goals, including the Rethinking I-94 project and a biochar initiative aimed at carbon neutrality by 2050. Concerns over financial strain from street resurfacing assessments dominated public commentary, while innovative strategies for managing traffic and improving air quality were also highlighted.

Roselle Park Council Faces Complex Challenges in Affordable Housing and Infrastructure

Overview: In a recent Roselle Park Borough Council meeting, the discussions were primarily focused on addressing the borough’s affordable housing obligations under updated state mandates and the significant infrastructure challenges related to stormwater management. These two issues dominated the dialogue.

Brainerd Planning Commission Reviews St. Francis Church Expansion and Street Vacation Proposal

Overview: The recent Brainerd Planning Commission meeting focused on various development projects, with the proposed expansion of St. Francis Church and the potential vacation of North 9th Street emerging as the primary topics of discussion. St. Francis Church seeks to consolidate 14 parcels into three lots to create a cohesive campus, including a new rectory and rezoning to a Public Semi-Public District (PSP) to facilitate future expansions without needing conditional use permits.