Public Notices & Proposed Ordinances

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUGUST 3, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING IS CANCELLED 

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There are no new Special Meeting Notices for the City Council at this time.

• View current and upcoming City Council meeting agenda packets
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• Learn more about our City Advisory Commissions and find meeting schedules and agendas

Notice of Proposed Ordinances or Amendment to Ordinances

There are three readings that are required for an ordinance approval unless the Council determines that the ordinance can be accepted in one reading. Public hearing notices are published in the Pioneer Press the Sunday before the City Council meeting.  

Please note that failure to provide a notice does not invalidate the adoption or amended ordinance. 

 The City will also notify by:

• Providing email notification of the proposed ordinances. If you’re interested, you may sign up for ordinance notifications.
• Offering a hard copy, available upon request, of the ordinance at IGH City Hall.  Visit the front counter to request,
  M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Check Back Often for Summaries of New Proposed Ordinances 

Any revisions to proposed ordinances appear in City Council agenda packets for the second and third readings of proposed ordinances. A "reading" refers to when a proposed ordinance is reviewed during a City Council meeting. During the review process, the public has the opportunity to provide feedback and comments on proposed ordinances. You can find out when public hearings and ordinance readings take place by visiting our Agenda Center.

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Proposed Ordinance Update - Background Checks for Managers of Licensed Premises

The City of Inver Grove Heights proposes an ordinance update to City Code Title 1, Chapter 10, Section 2 and Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 9, which would specifically authorize a background check for the managers of licensed premises (premises with liquor licenses). A first reading of this proposed amendment will be heard at the City Council meeting on June 27, 2022. 

• You can read the draft ordinance amendment: Background Checks for Managers of Licensed Premises

Proposed Ordinance - Amending Mississippi River Critical Corridor Policy and Guidelines

The City of Inver Grove Heights holds that the Mississippi River corridor is a unique and valuable national resource. The prevention and mitigation of irreversible damage to this resource aligns with the City’s core values and promotes the health and well-being of the City and its residents. In furtherance of this, the City of Inver Grove Heights proposes adopting updated policy and guidelines for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area consistent with Minnesota Rule 6106 adopted in 2017. In order to maintain consistency with state rules and the City's adopted comprehensive plan, Title 10, Chapter 13, Article C of the Inver Grove Heights City Code adopted on 11-08-2004 by ordinance 1098 would be repealed in its entirety and replaced. 

Learn more:

• Draft Proposed Ordinance: Amending Mississippi River Critical Corridor Policy and Guidelines
• Presentation to the City Council on Mississippi River Corridor Proposed Ordinance Update
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Guide to Mississippi River Critical Corridor Zoning Updates

Proposed Ordinance Update - Bowhunting

The City of Inver Grove Heights proposes an ordinance update to City Code Title 5, Chapter 6, Sections 1(C) and 1(D) Related to the Discharge of Bows and Arrows within City limits. The next two  readings of this proposed amendment will be heard at the City Council meetings on July 25 and August 8, 2022.  

• Proposed Amendments to the Bowhunting Ordinance

Recently Passed

Below are a list of proposed ordinances that were recently approved by the IGH City Council. These will be added to the City Code.

Ordinance Update - Vehicle Idling

The City of Inver Grove Heights proposes amending City Code Title 6 with the addition of a Chapter 7. The purpose of the amendment is to better protect the public health by reducing vehicular emissions and noise pollution near residential areas caused by certain idling vehicles. A third reading was heard at the City Council meeting on June 13, 2022 and approved. 

• You can read a draft of the proposed ordinance update: Vehicle Idling

Public Hearings

Determination Affirmed: Public Hearing regarding the determination made by the city code compliance specialist and zoning administrator on a structure located at 5873 Concord Blvd. - July 11, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

Approved: New Officer change of American Multi-Cinema Inc. for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License application - Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the regular City Council Meeting

Approved: Church of St. Patrick application for a 2 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Monday, June 27, 2022 at 6 p.m. during the regular City Council meeting

Proposed Assessment Approved: 2021 Nuisance Abatement - Monday, June 27 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the regular City Council meeting

Planning Commission Public Hearings

All proposed amendments to the City of Inver Grove Heights Zoning Code will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. A Public Notice is published for all public hearings held by the Planning Commission. The Public Notice includes a description of the proposed amendment and the time and date the request will be heard and considered by the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 8150 Barbara Avenue, unless otherwise noted. 

• Sign up to receive email notifications of public hearings

Find a list of notices for Planning Commission public hearings below. If you wish to provide written and oral statements for a public hearing, please follow the steps listed on the Planning Commission Agenda that includes the public hearing of interest.

• S.M. Hentges & Sons - Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers

Albano Trail & Albright Court: Assessment Hearing - September/October 2022 (check back for date and time)

• Learn more about this project and sign up for email notifications

Alison Way: Assessment Hearing - September/October 2022 (check back for date and time) 

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Carleda Way Area Reconstruction & Cahill Trunk Drainage Improvements: Assessment Hearing - September/October 2022 (check back for date and time) 

• Learn more about this project and sign up for email notifications

Tyne Lane: Assessment Hearing - September/October 2022 (check back for date and time) 

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View a complete list of construction projects which impact IGH.

See a list of current bids and proposals.

July 28, 2022 at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers: Public accuracy test of vote counting equipment

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