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If you have property in the Hawk Meadows area of Wyoming city, watch your mail for the bill for those street projects done in 2025.  The assessment roll was adopted by the city council last week, with just one citizen attending the public hearing.  The only concern for this person was when the assessment could be paid off. He was advised ‘right away’ to avoid interest for over five years.  

The taxpayer told the city council persons in attendance that the project looks great and everything appears to have been done well.

Assessments are billed at a five percent interest rate, but you can pay your assessment in full within 30 days of getting the bill —by mailing a check to city hall or going in person.  Those who opt to pay the assessment as part of their property tax will make the first payment in 2026.

Assessments were divided out over the properties in the project area and the roll was set at $1,635 per unit.  

City Engineer Mark Erichson told council the work done on the trail is not assessable.  

Council then voted 3-0 (with members Ohnstad and Schilling absent) to approve permit applications for two businesses at one location, 6641 Lake Boulevard (Greenway and Hwy. 8). 

The property owner is still negotiating with the cannabis retail party and the dog kennel party.  City Building Official Fred Weck said whoever works out as the finalist, the other will relinquish their permit.  They wished to keep the process on track and city code has nothing that precludes anyone from applying concurrently.

The Top of the Valley Dog Kennel operation is looking to handle a minimum of four ( more dogs than allowed for a personal use) The other aspects of the site meet standards for a permit. 

The parcel is 2.8 acres and a fence on the backside will be required.

Weck explained the other permittee ‘10,000 Bakes’ business will be required to add parking spaces, if this retail use wins out.  Both businesses are allowed in the  commercial zone.

Wyoming has adopted language for an ordinance allowing a municipal cannabis business and this retail location would be in addition to anything municipally run.

Council agreed to hire Erickson Northstar LLC to do a study of the stormwater utility rates.  Wyoming hasn’t revised rates for several years.

The Minnesota Department of Health analysis of the city water supply (specifically well #3) radium content was reviewed. Nothing is raising any red flags or requiring action.  Public Works Director Steve Reeves said the department sets the testing schedule and well #3 gets tested twice annually.

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