Forest Lake City Council January 13th, 2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Swearing-in of Mayor and Council members

Acknowledgment of outgoing officials

Council vacancy declaration and process

City Attorney services transition

2025 Liaison appointments

Acceptance of donations for bridge lighting

Acceptance of donations for Shop with a Cop program

Staff and department updates

Votes (3)

Approve tonight's agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Declare a council vacancy

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Roberts · Seconded by Council member

Retain Amanda Johnson (Eberg and Lamers) for City Attorney services

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

I leave knowing that this council is in very good shape... this community trusted city and trusted city is just a foundational piece that we were lacking.

Mara Bane
City GovernanceRemarks upon her departure from the council.

She made those hard decisions she set this Council up to move forward to do great things.

Alex Roberts
LegacyCommenting on former Mayor Bane's tenure.

People (7)

Alex RobertsMayor

Newly sworn-in mayor presiding over the meeting.

Hannah ValentoCouncil Member

Newly sworn-in council member appointed as acting mayor.

Jeff LarsonCouncil Member

Newly sworn-in council member.

Mara BaneFormer Mayor

Honored for service from 2007-2024; recognized for fiscal leadership and saving the police department.

SamFormer Council Member

Recognized for service on the airport commission and school board.

JoleneCity Administrator

Facilitating council vacancy procedures and administrative updates.

Amanda JohnsonCity Attorney

Transitioning to Eberg and Lamers; retained by the council for city services.

Places Mentioned

Forest Lake, MinnesotaLakeside LaunchCity Hall

Events & Meetings (6)

  • January 13, 2025: City Council Meeting at 7:06 PM
  • January 22, 2025: Deadline for council vacancy applications
  • January 27, 2025: Next City Council meeting
  • January 21, 2025: Council Workshop (due to holiday)
  • February 10, 2025: Expected meeting to decide on vacancy appointment
  • February 18, 2025: Mark Stots start date

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

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Accepting donations for the 2024 bridge lighting

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Accepting donation from Community Helping Hand for Shop with a Cop

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