City Council Meeting - November 13, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Audience participation regarding animal policies in city facilities
Approval of consent agenda
Adoption of resolution for Dakota County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
2026 Budget open house announcement
Mayor for a Day essay contest promotion
Veterans Day ceremony recognition
Holiday tree lighting announcement
Closed session for AFSCME union negotiations
Areas of Interest (4)
- Conflict between residents and Council over service animal policies at city senior facilities.
- Ongoing infrastructure concerns regarding the access to the fire station at Kent intersection.
- Dakota County's upcoming $42 construction and infrastructure projects scheduled through 2030.
- Council's decision to maintain strict facility rules despite public requests for inclusion of therapy animals.
Votes (5)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Council member Mander · Seconded by Council member Grenle
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Grenle · Seconded by Council Member Heert
Adopt resolution for Dakota County 2026-2030 CIP
Moved by Council member Bergman · Seconded by Council member Melander
Approve the calendar of upcoming events
Moved by Council Member Grenle · Seconded by Council Member Heert
Convene in closed session for union negotiations
Moved by Council member Grenle · Seconded by Council member Bergman
Notable Quotes (3)
I think you're you're kind of taking the joy away from other people that you know I understand some people don't enjoy animals but some people do.
We do have a voice and I would just say the distinction between not being heard and not getting an answer that you agree with are different.
Each one of these projects, if the county wants a city contribution, a cost share if you will, there would then be a JPA, a joint powers agreement that would come back before you all.
People (4)
KarmResidentAdvocating for policy change to allow therapy dogs and emotional support animals in the Senior Center.
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Advocating for policy change to allow therapy dogs and emotional support animals in the Senior Center.
“I think you're you're kind of taking the joy away from other people that you know I understand some people don't enjoy animals but some people do and it's like you're not giving them a voice.”
Expressing frustration over the council's refusal to change animal policy.
MattStaffPresented the Dakota County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan highlights.
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Presented the Dakota County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan highlights.
“Each one of these projects, if the county wants a city contribution, a cost share if you will, there would then be a JPA, a joint powers agreement that would come back before you all.”
Clarifying financial obligations regarding the CIP.
Tom GoodwinVeteranReceived a Quilt of Valor for his service in Vietnam.
Received a Quilt of Valor for his service in Vietnam.
MayorMayorPresiding over the council meeting and addressing citizen inquiries.
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Presiding over the council meeting and addressing citizen inquiries.
“We do have a voice and I would just say the distinction between not being heard and not getting an answer that you agree with are different.”
Responding to a resident's claim that they were not being heard by the council.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- November 13th, 2025 City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, November 18th, 2025: 2026 Budget Open House at Municipal Center
- Tuesday, November 25th, 2025: Next City Council Meeting at 7 PM
- November 25th, 2025: Holiday tree lighting at 6:15 PM
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution of support for the Dakota County draft 2026-2030 capital improvement plan.