City Council Meeting Jan. 27, 2026
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
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Approve January 13, 2026, meeting minutes
Moved by Council Member Lake · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve the 2025 pay equity compliance report
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.
52 deadly and dangerous drivers who made choices to risk their own lives and the lives of everyone on our streets.
People (5)
Mayor BriggsMayorPresiding over the council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the council meeting.
“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 ManagerPresenting agenda additions, consent agenda, and pay equity report.
1 quote
Presenting agenda additions, consent agenda, and pay equity report.
“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 ChiefPresenting police department quarterly updates and employee awards.
1 quote
Presenting police department quarterly updates and employee awards.
“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 YearAward recipient for property and evidence room management.
Award recipient for property and evidence room management.
Officer Amanda LelayOfficer of the YearAward recipient recognized for DUI enforcement efforts.
Award recipient recognized for DUI enforcement efforts.
Places Mentioned
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)
North water tower rehabilitation project contract award.
Northwood Road area phase 1 project assessment hearing.
Memorial Park master plan work order.