City Council Meeting 02.17.2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Areas of Interest (5)

St. Francis police department highlights success of 2025 K9 program and UAV usage despite budgetary pressures.
City public works reports increasing maintenance costs for aging facilities alongside successful park infrastructure upgrades.
Concerns over 'flushable' wipes causing recurring damage to municipal sewage pump systems in Turtle Run.
City officials monitoring legislative bonding requests for critical underground utility projects.
Shift in police department focus toward education-led enforcement contributing to reduced DWI and traffic fatalities.

Approval of tonight's agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mr. Mubower · Seconded by Miss

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Mr. Mel

If it doesn't come out of you, don't flush it.
— Paul Carpenter

Sewage infrastructureAdvice to residents regarding flushable wipes.

KateCity Administrator

Provided updates on finance director applications, legislative bonding requests, and upcoming work sessions.

Paul CarpenterPublic Works Director

Presented the public works annual report, staff changes, and infrastructure maintenance projects.

1 quote

“If it doesn't come out of you, don't flush it.”

Addressing the issue of 'flushable' wipes clogging sewage pumps.

Officer Colton HearnReserve Officer

Completed a 400-hour internship with St. Cloud State University.

Officer BarkOfficer

Designated handler for new K9 'Victor' to begin training in Blaine.

St. FrancisWoodbury ParkTurtle RunBlaine