White Bear Lake City Council 01/27/2026
Approval of meeting minutes (January 13 and January 20)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity briefing
Police Department policy 413 (Immigration Violations)
Community safety and trust concerns regarding federal overreach
Proposal for a future City Council work study session
Provision of community resources and links for immigrant support
Legislative update from Senator Gustoson
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of January 13th meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of January 20th work session minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Mayor
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (4)
I want to begin by acknowledging that there are law-abiding citizens and people in our community right now who are afraid to go out into the streets.
If I'm being completely honest, this is a federal law enforcement issue and it's not my issue.
ICE in our community has led to many community members to feel less safe.
I don't think we anticipated this much violence and just this much federal overreach.
People (5)
Mary NiklosskiMayorPresiding over the council meeting and facilitating discussion on ICE presence.
Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating discussion on ICE presence.
Chief of PolicePolice ChiefReporting on interactions with federal immigration agents and clarifying departmental policy 413.
1 quote
Reporting on interactions with federal immigration agents and clarifying departmental policy 413.
“Our policy is that we don't enforce immigration law. We have no part of that.”
Explaining the White Bear Lake Police Department's stance on immigration.
City Manager CrawfordCity ManagerPresenting resources for community members impacted by federal immigration activity.
Presenting resources for community members impacted by federal immigration activity.
Council Member EdberCouncil MemberQuestioning constitutional implications and advocating for a work session.
1 quote
Questioning constitutional implications and advocating for a work session.
“I'm appalled by the treatment of citizens, the disregard for the first, fourth, and fifth amendments.”
Criticizing federal actions during public comments.
Senator GustosonSenatorProviding updates on state legislation, bonding projects, and property tax relief.
Providing updates on state legislation, bonding projects, and property tax relief.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 13: Past council meeting
- January 20: Past city council work session
- February 17: Start of the upcoming legislative session