City Council Meeting 01.20.2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Post-election review process

Minnesota State Flag Resolution 2026-04

Public works contract agreement 2026-2027

Highway 47 improvement project and local consent

City budget preparation timeline

Public transparency for committee and district meetings

Pioneer Days planning

Votes (4)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Utvig · Seconded by Councilman Mulebower

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman Muower

Resolution 2026-04 (Minnesota State Flag opposition)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman Fonis

Resolution 2026-05 (Public Works Union contract)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Muar · Seconded by Councilman Fis

Notable Quotes (2)

If you look at the right hand side of the page, Nelson picked up 21 votes and gamash also picked up five. They both picked up votes. So that's that kind of speaks to the accuracy of the machines.

Derek Lind
Post-election reviewDiscussing machine tabulator inaccuracies.

What this public hearing signifies is that the the design is complete. So, there are zero changes once we get to this point.

Kate
Highway 47 ProjectExplaining the public hearing for Highway 47.

People (5)

BogleMayor

Presiding over council meetings.

KateCity Administrator

Managing city projects, contracts, and informing the council on legal/procedural requirements.

RobinsonCouncilman

Advocating for flag resolution and public awareness regarding Highway 47.

MuowerCouncilman

Participated in voting for public works contracts.

Places Mentioned

St. FrancisAnoka CountyBig LakeHighway 47The Refuge

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, January 21st, 6 p.m. - Pioneer Days planning at the Legion
  • January 30th - Chamber casino night at the Refuge

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2026-04

Opposition to current MN State flag; return to 1957 version.

2026-05

Tentative agreement with Operating Engineers Local 49 for 2026-2027.

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City Council Meeting 01.20.2026 - St Francis Recorder