City Council Meeting 01.05.2026
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of tonight's agenda
Moved by Councilman Mbower · Seconded by Councilman Robinson
Approve ordinance as amended
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.
Between their website, our website, and a newsletter that we can get some updates to them.
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.
People (5)
VogleMayorPresiding over the council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the council meeting.
“I think changing the state flag should go to the people.”
Expressing concern regarding the process of changing the Minnesota state flag.
RobinsonCouncilmemberParticipating in discussions regarding consent agenda and flag resolution.
Participating in discussions regarding consent agenda and flag resolution.
JodyStaff MemberPresenting code revisions for the Rum River Management Overlay District.
Presenting code revisions for the Rum River Management Overlay District.
KateCity AdministratorManaging city operations, finance, and legislative communication.
1 quote
Managing city operations, finance, and legislative communication.
“The $2 million will be a great assistance and that is also what we are asking the state for another $4 million on.”
Updating the council on federal and state funding for the utility project.
KevinCouncilmemberQuestioning Highway 47 project communication and supporting the flag switch.
Questioning Highway 47 project communication and supporting the flag switch.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 5th, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Amending Chapter 10 zoning code to clarify permit requirements for accessory buildings under 200sq ft in the Rum River Overlay District.
Approval of the publication of the ordinance by summary.