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Regular Council Meeting - Jan 26 2026

Victoria City CouncilTuesday, January 27, 2026
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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

Full Document Analysis

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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