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City Council Meeting 08.18.2025

St. Francis City CouncilTuesday, August 19, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Consent agenda

Surplus property disposal policy

Scheduling work session for Community Development Director interviews

Anoka County Election Integrity Team (ASET) presentation

Status update on property behind Subway

Fire Department monthly report (July 2024)

Parks commission updates

School resource officer status

Water plant tour feedback

Intersection safety and traffic concerns at Ambassador Blvd and Hwy 47

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of tonight's agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Udvig · Seconded by Councilman Fis

Accept consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman Fis

Notable Quotes (3)

The machines can't interpret intention.

— Aaron Roshan
Election IntegrityDiscussing the need for paper ballots.

The fact is there's some commissioners that we voted for that are there and they're not completing their job.

— Mayor Bogle
County GovernanceCriticizing Anoka County commissioners for lack of responsiveness.

We don't raise money just for the fun of it. We raise money to keep the city functioning properly and efficiently.

— Councilman Kevin
City BudgetDefending tax/utility funding during report.

People (5)

BogleMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and participating in Night to Unite.

Tina CarolResident

Raised concerns about donating surplus city property and status of property near Subway.

1 quote

“Why wouldn't we donate those items versus selling them?”

Regarding surplus laptops and iPads.

Aaron RoshanASET Member

Advocating for election integrity and transparency measures in Anoka County.

1 quote

“What we just would like is just to make sure that our elections have just full transparency, full integrity.”

Explaining the ASET mission.

KateCity Administrator

Provided updates on land use, intersection planning, and property disposal policies.

ChiefFire Chief

Presented July fire department incident report and addressed staffing/response concerns.

1 quote

“We are getting back to that under 10 minutes of our goal pretty consistently as we roll through the summer months.”

Regarding response times.

Places Mentioned

23045 Ambassador Boulevard23514 Gardener CircleRum River WoodsAmbassador Boulevard and Highway 47Patterson Street

Events & Meetings (3)

  • August 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
  • September 22, 2025, 5:30 PM (Work Session)
  • September 15, 2025 (Regular Council Meeting)
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