Prior Lake City Council — Transcript
Monday, April 6, 2026
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Prior Lake City Council Approves Liquor License for Downtown's New Mexican Latin Restaurant
Public Forum
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda
New Hire Recognition
Life-Saving Award Presentation
Public Hearing: Street and Utility Improvements Assessment
Votes (7)
Approve the agenda as submitted
Moved by Council Member Churchill · Seconded by Council Member Ray
Approve the February 10th, 2026 city council meeting minutes as submitted
Moved by Council Member Helier · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Approve the consent agenda as submitted
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Open public hearing for a new on sale intoxicating liquor license application of Chula's Mexican Latin restaurant
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Close public hearing for a new on sale intoxicating liquor license application of Chula's Mexican Latin restaurant
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Approve the liquor license application for Chula's Mexican Latin restaurant
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Open public hearing for the Northwood Road area project phase 1 assessment role
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Notable Quotes (9)
When Brady left the command interview, I turned to the panel and I distinctly I distinctly remember saying, "I like that kid.
We use the word shield instead of badge because it's where our roots lie. In the very beginnings of community, the very best were chosen as warriors and protectors to guard the members of villages and towns.
For our first responders, our medical, fire, and police, their days and nights are filled with entering other people's lives. Generally, when our community members foundations are shaken, maybe it's something as simple but impactful as a stolen item, maybe it's a family dispute or something more personal, each and every time it's an ask for them to help or something is wrong or broken.
Tonight, we are doing our best to both recognize the unfathomable loss of a father and son, and also honor the selfless acts of a firefighter, a police officer, a doctor, and others, and miraculous the miraculous recovery of another son.
I would just like to to thank the uh the owners and uh investors in that um new Mexican restaurant. It's going to be a really nice addition to our downtown. And thank you for your investment into Prior Lake. It is appreciated.
So, the city of Prairie Lake is AAA bond rated, right? We work really hard to get that to keep the interest rates as low as possible.
As staff and the assessment review committee, we weren't uh fully comfortable with that number. So, we had a special benefit appraisal done um which showed 14,000 per single family home being a more appropriate number and the assessment review committee uh decided that actually lines up better with previous reconstruction projects we've had.
So, when you're looking at some of these funding sources, franchise fees, for example, eight years ago, we did not have a dedicated franchise fees for streets. The city council had reviewed our franchises agreement.
The other source of funding is the PI which is our pavement involvement improvement revolving fund. So when the city bonds for projects uh we we issue debt um but then we have some people prepay their assessments.
People (17)
Opened and closed meetings, led pledge of allegiance, facilitated agenda and minutes approval, turned items over to city manager and chief.
Seconded motions for agenda approval and liquor license approval.
Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Moved and seconded motions related to minutes, consent agenda, liquor license, and assessments.
Abstained from minutes approval, moved and seconded motions for liquor license and assessment hearings.
Presented the consent agenda items for approval and provided information on new funding sources.
Presented new hires and life-saving awardees.
Was honored as a new hire of the Prior Lake Police Department.
Assisted in placing the shield on Officer Brady Gable.
Received a life-saving award for actions during an injury crash.
Received a life-saving award for actions during an injury crash.
Provided medical assistance at the scene of an injury crash.
Was the young life saved in the incident for which awards were presented.
Mother of the survivor and those lost in the crash.
Presented details on the Northwood Road area project assessments.
Was invited to speak during the public forum and public hearings.
Was present during the new hire recognition ceremony.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (8)
- Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 - City Council Meeting
- Meeting Recess: 7:11 PM
- Meeting Resumes: 7:14 PM
- Meeting Recess: 7:19 PM
- Meeting Resumes: 7:21 PM
- Public Hearing Opens (Liquor License): 7:23 PM
- Public Hearing Closes (Liquor License): 7:24 PM
- Public Hearing Opens (Assessments): 7:39 PM
Ordinances & Resolutions (21)
To extend the cable television franchise with New Vera.
To extend the cable television franchise with Mediacom.
Approving a franchise agreement renewal with Centerpoint Energy.
Approving a franchise agreement renewal with Shockby Public Utilities.
Ratifying the 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement between the city of Prior Lake and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 461 for police sergeants.
Ratifying the 2026-2028 collective bargaining agreement between the city of Prior Lake and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 100 for police officers.
Approving a work order to conduct a feasibility study for the next phases of the Lakeside sewer lining project (City Project 2027-04).
Receiving quotes and awarding a contract for SCADA hardware and software upgrades at the water treatment plant.
Receiving quotes and awarding a contract for building maintenance at city hall.
Approving a work order for boardwalk inspection and evaluation.
Approving a work order for General Engineering Services.
Ordering the preparation of the feasibility report and approving a work order with WSB LLC for the Green Heights Reconstruction Project (City Project 2028-03).
Amending section 10-789 of Prior Lake City Code related to election signs.
Amending chapter 5, article 6 of Prior Lake City Code related to portable toilets.
Accepting permanent easements for drainage and utility purposes from Spring Lake Township.
Extending the deadline to record the final plat and development agreement for the residences at Crestwoods.
Approving a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources outdoor recreation program grant application for Thomas Ryan Park playground.
Approving the purchase of property at 13995 Hidden Lake Trail Northeast and authorizing the city manager to execute the purchase agreement for the Marsh Drive Extension Project (City Project 2022-27).
Approving a purchase of replacement ballistic helmets for the Prior Lake Police Department.
Adopting the assessment role for the Northwood Road area project phase 1, 2026-01.
Receiving bids and awarding the contract for the Northwood Road area project phase 1, 2026-01.