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City Council Meeting Jan. 27, 2026

Prior Lake City CouncilWednesday, February 11, 2026
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Public Forum

Approval of January 13, 2026, City Council Minutes

Consent Agenda items (claims, water tower, lift stations, Northwood Road, Memorial Park, animal control, donations, liquor license)

Police and Fire Department updates

2025 Prior Lake Police Officer and Support Services of the Year awards

Approval of 2025 Pay Equity Compliance Report

Council Member Liaison reports

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda with the addition of item 9A

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier

Approve January 13, 2026, meeting minutes

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Lake · Seconded by Council Member Churchill

Approve consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the 2025 pay equity compliance report

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Helier · Seconded by Council Member Churchill

Notable Quotes (2)

The reason we're making that change is we're seeing increased opportunities for fraud and and bad people trying to use that detailed information in our claims listing.

— Manager Wedell
Financial security/Claims listingJustifying the decision to remove sensitive details from public claims listings.

52 deadly and dangerous drivers who made choices to risk their own lives and the lives of everyone on our streets.

— Chief Dugen
Public safety/DUI enforcementDescribing the impact of DUI arrests made by Officer Lelay.

People (5)

Mayor BriggsMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

1 quote

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Opening Pledge of Allegiance.

Manager WedellCity Manager

Presenting agenda additions, consent agenda, and pay equity report.

1 quote

“The reason we're making that change is we're seeing increased opportunities for fraud.”

Explaining the removal of detailed claims listings from online packets.

Chief DugenPolice Chief

Presenting police department quarterly updates and employee awards.

1 quote

“The police department's mantra is just that. There is always a mission that we have and in those missions we are guided by putting people first.”

Describing the department's culture.

Heidi BurtonSupport Services Person of the Year

Award recipient for property and evidence room management.

Officer Amanda LelayOfficer of the Year

Award recipient recognized for DUI enforcement efforts.

Places Mentioned

Prayer Lake City Council ChambersStation One (Fire Department)Northwood RoadMemorial ParkScott CountyPrior LakeSpring LakeCredit River Township

Events & Meetings (4)

  • January 27, 2026: City Council Meeting
  • January 13, 2026: Previous City Council Meeting
  • December 2025: Reporting period for Animal Control
  • July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025: Police and Fire statistics reporting period

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

City Project 2026-06

North water tower rehabilitation project contract award.

City Project 2026-01

Northwood Road area phase 1 project assessment hearing.

City Project 2026-10

Memorial Park master plan work order.

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