City Council Meeting Jan. 13, 2026
Public Forum
Approval of agenda
Approval of city council meeting minutes
Consent agenda
Habitat for Humanity update
2025 Cora B. McQuestian Spirit of Prior Lake Award
Prior Lake Fire Relief Association dissolution and pension transition
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda with the exception of item 5e
Moved by Council Member Lake · Seconded by Council Member Churchill
Approve December 9th 2025 city council meeting minutes
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Approve consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier
Adopt resolution supporting the dissolution of the Prior Lake Fire Relief Association and transitioning benefits to PERA
Moved by Mayor Briggs · Seconded by Council Member Braid
Notable Quotes (3)
So, you've got a $100,000 development gap and we need to go figure out how we're going to fill that gap. And that's sources like Laha, our donors, some state of Minnesota funds.
It's our job to not just do that and just teach these beautiful dances, but it's our responsibility to promote giving back.
the payout for their years of service was increased pretty significantly up to $16,25 per year of service... which is still below the max which is allowed by state.
People (3)
Manager WedellCity ManagerPresented the consent agenda, introduced the award winner, and explained the firefighter pension transition.
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Presented the consent agenda, introduced the award winner, and explained the firefighter pension transition.
“staff would request that you remove item 5e... the resolution authorizing final payment for the County Road 21 and County Road 87 intersection project”
Requesting an amendment to the agenda.
Cecil BedorChief Real Estate OfficerProvided an update on the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity project and explained development/affordability gaps.
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Provided an update on the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity project and explained development/affordability gaps.
“So, you've got a $100,000 development gap and we need to go figure out how we're going to fill that gap. And that's sources like Laha, our donors, some state of Minnesota funds.”
Explaining the financial structure of the housing project.
Don SchulbergOwner, Premier Dance AcademyWinner of the 2025 Cora B. McQuestian Spirit of Prior Lake Award.
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Winner of the 2025 Cora B. McQuestian Spirit of Prior Lake Award.
“It's our job to not just do that and just teach these beautiful dances, but it's our responsibility to promote giving back.”
Accepting the community service award.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- (January 13, 2026)
- (December 9, 2025)
- (February 28, 2026)
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Resolution authorizing final payment for the County Road 21 and County Road 87 intersection project (removed from agenda).
Resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment for the Raymond and Spring Lake lift station rehabilitation project.
Resolution approving change order number one for the lakeside sewer lining project.
Resolution recognizing the relief pension plan's termination on February 28, 2026 and supporting dissolution/transition to PERA.