February 2026 City Council Meeting
Public Forum regarding rink maintenance and city communication
Deer herd management and culling policies
Presentation by Senator Gustiffson regarding bonding and policy
Washington County Sheriff's Department update on ICE operations
Approval of agenda additions
Community Engagement Committee appointments
Kitchen renovation budget approval
City statement regarding federal immigration enforcement
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approve the agenda with additions
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Bridget
Notable Quotes (3)
The solution to this problem is human behavior change. We need to stop feeding the deer.
It is a shorter session. It's only going to be about three months. It is not a budget year.
If you're ever unsure of what's happening in your community and you don't you don't like what's going on, we are your police department.
People (6)
Barton WinterResidentComplained about rink maintenance and website accessibility.
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Complained about rink maintenance and website accessibility.
“I just want to say that um you know we've we've managed to clear the ice but we've had some issues about the snow blowing.”
Discussing rink maintenance issues.
Steve ShadResidentOpposed to deer culling as ineffective.
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Opposed to deer culling as ineffective.
“There is not one scientific study that has shown that a community like Birwood is able to solve a deer overpopulation problem with culling.”
Arguing against deer population control.
Ron MaliceResidentSupported deer culling due to garden damage.
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Supported deer culling due to garden damage.
“I think we need to manage the deer and I'm a proponent of that.”
Regarding deer management policies.
Senator GustiffsonState SenatorDiscussed bonding bills, public safety funding, and policy.
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Discussed bonding bills, public safety funding, and policy.
“Public safety remains a top priority.”
On legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
Sergeant PearsonSergeantClarified that the Sheriff's office does not assist ICE.
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Clarified that the Sheriff's office does not assist ICE.
“It's been the explicit explicit directive of the sheriff that we do not enforce immigration laws, federal immigration laws.”
On the Sheriff's office policy regarding federal immigration.
Mary Sue SimmonsResidentExpressed concern about ICE tactics and local safety.
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Expressed concern about ICE tactics and local safety.
“It's hard for me to imagine that you maybe don't know something about ICE activities.”
Questioning law enforcement regarding federal agencies.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Council meeting at 6:45 PM