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City Council Meeting Jan. 13, 2026

Prior Lake City CouncilWednesday, January 14, 2026
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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

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member Lake · Seconded by Council Member Churchill

Approve December 9th 2025 city council meeting minutes

CarriedUnanimous with one abstention (Churchill)

Moved by Council Member Brad · Seconded by Council Member Helier

Approve consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous

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

CarriedUnanimous

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.

— Manager Wedell
Habitat for Humanity Housing ProjectCouncil meeting

It's our job to not just do that and just teach these beautiful dances, but it's our responsibility to promote giving back.

— Don Schulberg
Cora B. McQuestian Spirit of Prior Lake AwardAward Acceptance

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.

— Manager Wedell
Fire Relief Association DissolutionResolution presentation

People (3)

Manager WedellCity Manager

Presented the consent agenda, introduced the award winner, and explained the firefighter pension transition.

1 quote

“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 Officer

Provided an update on the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity project and explained development/affordability gaps.

1 quote

“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 Academy

Winner of the 2025 Cora B. McQuestian Spirit of Prior Lake Award.

1 quote

“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

Prior LakeCounty Road 21County Road 87Wilds Booster StationWellhouse 6Jeffers Pond 11th editionCity Hall

Events & Meetings (3)

  • (January 13, 2026)
  • (December 9, 2025)
  • (February 28, 2026)

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

5e

Resolution authorizing final payment for the County Road 21 and County Road 87 intersection project (removed from agenda).

N/A

Resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment for the Raymond and Spring Lake lift station rehabilitation project.

2021-14

Resolution approving change order number one for the lakeside sewer lining project.

N/A

Resolution recognizing the relief pension plan's termination on February 28, 2026 and supporting dissolution/transition to PERA.

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