Prior Lake City Council — Transcript
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Policy and Infrastructure Development
Public Safety and Community Service
Community Engagement and Inter-Agency Collaboration
Votes (2)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Dissent: None
Moved by councilman braid [00:07:22] · Seconded by council member Churchill [00:07:25]
The Consent Agenda bundled several routine and non-controversial items for a single vote, including various financial reports and resolutions for city projects. Noteworthy items within included resolutions for stormwater pond maintenance, the appointment of a new Planning Commission chair, engineering services for an interim city engineer, pavement management planning, an MPCA grant study, and a resolution of support for Dakota County's I-35/Highway 50 interchange project. Council members specifically commented on the appointment of Jason Cheddar as Planning Commission chair and the collaborative nature of supporting Lakeville and Dakota County's federal grant pursuit.
Presentation Honoring Prior Lake New Hire and Police Officer Griffin Norsha
Dissent: N/A
Moved by N/A · Seconded by N/A
Chief Duggan introduced Officer Griffin Norsha, emphasizing the Prior Lake Police Department's 'family' culture, the shared responsibility among officers, and the profound mental and physical demands of the job. The Chief highlighted the department's 'people first, mission always' philosophy, illustrating it with examples from routine theft reports to crisis situations. Officer Norsha, originally from Lakeville, expressed his long-held desire to serve in the area. The ceremony culminated in Officer Norsha taking the oath of office and his mother, Beth, pinning his shield.
Notable Quotes (5)
I would just like to thank Jason cheddar he he is the new uh Planning Commission chair um newly appointed tonight and he's been on the Planning Commission for quite some time and he does a great job so we're very happy to have him as part of the as as the new chair
This item that we just approved is a resolution supporting their pursuit of Federal grant dollars for that intersection not too far away from our County Road 21 and 35 exchange but again another example of working with our adjacent municipalities
everything we say and everything we do not only speaks for our organization but for our profession around the country
we put people first always Guided by our mission and some calls officer norsha has been on may have been as simple as reporting a theft from a vehicle we are putting that person reporting that theft first the mission is to provide them the very best service that we can because in that moment that might be the only and first time they've ever dealt with a police officer
I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States the constitution of the state of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of Prior Lake and that I will Faithfully perform and discharge the duties of police officer I will never betray my shield my integrity my character or the public Trust I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions so help me God
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Resolution approving a work order for professional Engineering Services.
Resolution appointing Jason Cheddar as the new Planning Commission Chair.
Resolution for professional engineering services for the interim assistant city engineer.
Resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications.
Resolution improving the execution of the grant contract and approving a work order for consulting services.
Resolution supporting a federal grant application for a major interchange reconstruction.