Regular Council Meeting - Jan 26 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

Public Announcements

African-American History Month Proclamation

Approval of City Council Agenda

Open Forum

New Firefighter Swearing-In

Consent Agenda

Bolton & Menk Contract Discussion

2026 Year-End Strategic Plan Review

Votes (4)

Adopt the final agenda

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Council Member Reefe · Seconded by Roberts

Approve balance of consent agenda

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Council Member Reefe · Seconded by Patterson

Approve item 5.6

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Council Member Patterson · Seconded by Roberts

Authorize Bolton & Menk professional services for 10-year pavement management plan (max $29,000)

CarriedNot specified

Moved by Council Member Roberts · Seconded by Patterson

Notable Quotes (2)

I'd call on the city to launch an independent investigation into the establishment of an easement for drainage and utilities across the Tamarack properties.

Nick Gardino
Tamarack properties investigationPublic comment during open forum.

I don't track the argument that's being made. Either the verbal argument or the written argument... it's hard for me to speak to it because I don't understand what the allegation is.

City Attorney
Bolton & Menk contractAddressing conflict of interest allegations.

People (4)

Nick GardinoPresident

Kings Road Neighborhood Association president; raised conflict of interest allegations regarding Bolton & Menk.

Jeff ReckerResident

Neighbor to Tamarack properties; expressed concern regarding development transparency.

Chief ShogerFire Chief

Introduced new firefighters and facilitated the oath of office.

Alyssa NelsonAssistant City Manager

Presented the 2026 year-end strategic plan review.

Places Mentioned

Victoria City HallStiger Lake750 Kings Road, Excelsior, MN279 Tristan Drive

Events & Meetings (2)

  • February 8th - Firefighters Relief Association ice fishing contest on Stiger Lake
  • October 14th - City Council Workshop regarding Tamarack properties

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Proclamation declaring February 2026 as African-American History Month.

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Regular Council Meeting - Jan 26 2026 - Victoria Recorder