City Council Meeting 01.05.2026

Monday, January 5, 2026

Approval of agenda and consent agenda

2025 Code revision second reading (zoning for Rum River Management Overlay District)

Resolution regarding publication of ordinance by summary

City Administrator report (payroll, employment law, federal appropriation for utility project)

Highway 47 project status and public communication strategy

Discussion on return to 1957 Minnesota State flag

Discussion on post-election review (PER) procedures and city rights

Votes (2)

Approval of tonight's agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Councilman Mbower · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Approve ordinance as amended

PassedRoll call: Vogle-Aye, Mubower-Aye, Fis-Aye, Advig-Aye, Robinson-Aye

Moved by Councilman Muar · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm sickened. Absolutely. Sickened is the right word by what's going on in this state.

Vogle
Minnesota State FlagStating reasons for wanting to revert to the 1957 state flag.

Between their website, our website, and a newsletter that we can get some updates to them.

Kate
Highway 47 ProjectDiscussing how to communicate Highway 47 project updates to citizens.

If the need arises, I think it's kind of in the moment like yeah, you know, if the need Yeah, I see what you're saying.

Vogle
Post-election reviewDiscussing the desire for the city to have the right to request an independent election review.

People (5)

RobinsonCouncilmember

Participating in discussions regarding consent agenda and flag resolution.

JodyStaff Member

Presenting code revisions for the Rum River Management Overlay District.

KevinCouncilmember

Questioning Highway 47 project communication and supporting the flag switch.

Places Mentioned

Rum River Management Overlay DistrictHighway 47

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 5th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2025 Code Revision

Amending Chapter 10 zoning code to clarify permit requirements for accessory buildings under 200sq ft in the Rum River Overlay District.

Resolution 2026

Approval of the publication of the ordinance by summary.

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