White Bear Lake City Council 04/28/2026

The City of White Bear Lake held a council meeting on April 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activity involved the issuance of general obligation improvement bonds totaling $1,815,000 for 2026 pavement rehabilitation projects, following a competitive bond sale with a favorable interest rate and a bond rating affirmation of AA+. The council approved the resolution awarding the bond sale. Additionally, the Marketfest event was presented with a request for $7,000 in city funding to support event expenses, including use of downtown streets and public safety resources; the council approved this funding. The meeting also featured a biannual police department report highlighting staffing changes, new positions, and community engagement efforts, though no direct procurement actions were noted in that report. The council discussed the importance of tracking city staff time devoted to Marketfest and flagged potential budget constraints for 2027. A closed session was scheduled to discuss real property matters. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement financing, event funding, and public safety updates with procurement implications primarily centered on bond issuance and event support.