Kim Noding - Big Lake City Council

12/10/2026

From 2018 - the first official recorded minutes in this discussion, to 2023, to today - now we finally(!) know “what’s next”!

Yet this discussion has been going on long before 2018 - the “how to” for clearing that prime Highway 10 site for redevelopment, and bringing the police department and City Hall into a suitable, efficient, long lasting facility that the Big Lake community can be proud of.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Thank you to the Big Lake Fire Department for today’s annual open house. It was really well attended!
🚒🚓 🚑 🚁 🎃🎃🎃

It was good to see residents and families, see the equipment, and spend time with those who provide important public safety services to the community.

I attended as a City Council member and as a member of the Fire Board. These events are a straightforward way for the community to meet the people who respond when we call.

01/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday’s Public Safety Facility open house at City Hall.

Residents could see the final design, talk with the project team, and ask questions about a building that will house City Hall and the Police Department. These two operations are in outdated, run down, overcrowded space.

Moving them also opens the current Highway 10 site for redevelopment.

City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. to consider the Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

Agendas, packets, and project updates are at biglakemn.org.

If you missed the open house, the project page is the place to catch up: biglakemn.org/626/Public-Safety-Facility-Project

29/09/2026

Last night the Parks Advisory Committee recommended forwarding the Lakeside Park skate park design-build bid to the City Council.

The old skate park at Lakeside Park was removed because of its condition. The City sought proposals for a new cast-in-place concrete park. The committee reviewed the apparent low bid from Primary Concrete and recommended that Council consider that proposal.

This is a recommendation only. The City Council makes the final decision on award, design, and funding. I expect this to come forward at an upcoming Council meeting, likely the October 21 regular meeting. Watch the Agenda Center at biglakemn.org for the packet.

Thank you to the Parks Advisory Committee members and to everyone who follows this project. Lakeside Park is one of Big Lake’s most used public spaces, and replacing the skate park 🛹 has been a long process.

(Conceptual rendering by Primary Concrete from the September 28 Parks Advisory Committee packet. Proposal drawing only. Not a final City-approved design and not an award of contract.)

27/09/2026

The Parks Advisory Committee, where I serve as Council liaison, meets Monday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Big Lake City Hall.

The old skate park was a popular Lakeside Park amenity and was removed in 2025 because of its condition. The City recently sought proposals for a new cast-in-place concrete skate park.

The image shown is Render #4 from the apparent low bidder, Primary Concrete, included in Monday’s public packet. It is only a concept drawing, NOT a final approved design.

The committee can recommend a path forward, or not. The City Council then makes the final decision. 

The meeting is open to the public, with time at the beginning for public comments. Packet: biglakemn.org (Agenda Center).

Image and design courtesy of Primary Concrete.

27/09/2026

The September 24 Big Lake Chamber candidate forum video is now available:

https://biglake.viebit.com/watch?hash=Lf17vh88aX7emE65

City Council candidates begin at 49:10. Election Day is November 3.

There is a second candidate forum on September 29, featuring Minnesota State House and Senate candidates and Sherburne County Sheriff candidates. 

Absentee voting is open; early voting starts October 16 at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River.

Sherburne County Candidates, City of Big Lake Candidates, Big Lake School Board Candidates and Big Lake/Orrock Township Candidates

17/09/2026

Public Open House — New Public Safety Facility
Sept. 30 | 3–6 p.m. | City Hall, Council Chambers
See the final design, learn about the project, ask any questions you have, and meet the construction team. Drop in anytime.

City project page: https://www.biglakemn.org/626/Public-Safety-Facility-Project

17/09/2026

What was discussed and acted on at last night’s meeting of the Big Lake City Council.

Greetings, Big Lake! Below is a summary of actions taken by the City Council at its September 16, 2026:

✅ Approved the List of Claims and minutes from the August 19 Council Workshop and Regular Meeting and the September 2 Special Council Workshop.
✅ Set the Council Canvass Board Meeting for November 9 at 5:00 p.m. to canvass the results of the November 3 General Election.
✅ Scheduled a Special City Council Meeting for September 30 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Public Safety Facility.
✅ Approved the hiring of part-time Liquor Clerk Dennis Smith.
✅ Appointed election judges for the November 3 General Election.
✅ Approved a professional services contract with SEH, Inc. to complete the City’s Wellhead Protection Plan.
✅ Approved the Preusse Lake Preserve development application, including the Final Plat, Final Planned Unit Development, related agreements, and zoning amendments.
✅ Authorized submission of information and ex*****on of a grant agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Project.
✅ Administered the Oath of Office to Police Officers Henry Harris and Zachary Vidmar and Investigator William Saliterman.
✅ Held a public hearing and approved a modification to Municipal Development District No. 1 and established Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-8.
✅ Determined that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for Project Woods following review of the project’s Environmental Assessment Worksheet.
✅ Approved the rezoning of three properties from Agricultural (AG) to Industrial Park (I-1).
✅ Approved the preliminary 2027 City property tax levy and Economic Development Authority levy.
✅ Approved a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Site Plan for the City of Big Lake Public Safety Facility.
✅ Approved amendments to Chapters 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 13 of the Big Lake City Code.
✅ Ordered the Preliminary Engineering Report for the 2027-1 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
✅ Terminated the Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Big Lake and Garage Guys LLC/Lupulin Brewing LLC.
Questions? Contact City Administrator Hanna Klimmek at 763-251-2979 or [email protected].
City Council meetings can be viewed on Big Lake Channel 180 or on the City's website at www.biglakemn.org.