City Council Meeting Jan 23, 2024
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Public Forum
Approval of January 9th 2024 meeting minutes
Consent Agenda items (claims, animal control, building permits, police vehicles, engineering services, Ponds Park)
Swearing in of new police officers Robert Herd and Ryan Alaski
Quarterly police and fire department report
Discussion on reporting metrics for public safety
Council member updates
Areas of Interest (5)
- Prior Lake Police Department achieves full staffing levels following recent hiring and promotions.
- City Council to overhaul public safety reporting metrics to include EMS response times from third-party providers.
- New emphasis on mental health and service-oriented policing initiatives for the Prior Lake Police Department.
- Significant increase in total emergency calls for service in 2023 driven by medical response needs.
- Concerns raised regarding the reporting accuracy of 'criminal sexual conduct' data versus domestic incidents.
Votes (4)
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Burkhart
Approval of January 9th 2024 meeting minutes
Moved by Council Member Burkart · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Approval of Consent Agenda
Moved by Council Member Lake · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Churchill · Seconded by Council Member Brad
Notable Quotes (3)
Our mission is putting people reasonably first for that mission.
We are at full staffing.
Criminal sexual conduct. It like almost doubled. Is there any rationale for that?
People (9)
MayorMayorPresiding over city council meeting
Presiding over city council meeting
WedellCity ManagerPresenting consent agenda and coordinating reporting changes
1 quote
Presenting consent agenda and coordinating reporting changes
“Our consent agendas for those items that are considered routine or non-controversial”
Explaining consent agenda purpose
SteinhousePolice ChiefPresenting personnel and statistics updates
1 quote
Presenting personnel and statistics updates
“The weight of this in actual ounces though is is completely meaningless. And yet what is incredibly powerful and immeasurable is the weight of the impact you can have on a daily basis to our citizens.”
Addressing new officers regarding their shields
Robert HerdPolice OfficerSworn in as officer #66
Sworn in as officer #66
Ryan AlaskiPolice OfficerSworn in as officer #67
Sworn in as officer #67
BurkartCouncil MemberActive participant in motions and updates
Active participant in motions and updates
ChurchillCouncil MemberActive participant in motions and questioning
Active participant in motions and questioning
LakeCouncil MemberActive participant in motions
Active participant in motions
BrayCouncil MemberActive participant in motions
Active participant in motions
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- January 23rd, 2024 - City Council Meeting
- January 9th, 2024 - Previous City Council Meeting
- January 12th, 2024 - SCALE general meeting
- January 20th, 2024 - Dave Grommy retirement
- January 22nd, 2024 - MVTA Management Committee meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
Authorizing the ordering of the 2024 police department vehicles.
Approval of work order for professional engineering services for water resource staff augmentation.
Authorizing purchase and installation of new variable frequency drive for well number six.
Approval of temporary liquor license for Prior Lake VFW on Feb 2, 2024.
Approval of purchase of a Lucas CPR device for the fire department.