Forest Lake City Council February 23rd, 2026 1

Monday, April 6, 2026

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda (7A-7M)

Forest Lake North garage condos final PUD and plat

Police chief appointment recommendation

Median refresh phase two award recommendation

Utility and street construction standard specifications

Outdoor athletic facilities study

2027 budget schedule

Votes (8)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent agenda 7A-7M

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Table Forest Road North garage final PUD and plat to March 9th

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve appointment of Luke Hanigraph as Chief of Police

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Initiate internal recruitment for captain vacancy

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Award median refresh phase two to Clearcate Outdoor LLC for $245,525

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve Bolton and Mink standard specifications proposal for $21,900

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve outdoor athletic facility study with Ballard and King for $30,150

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (1)

It is a free event. It is sponsored by the St. Corey Valley Alliance branch of Braver Angels. The event is called Skills for Disagreeing Better.

John Wagner
Community EventDuring open forum.

People (10)

ValentoActing Mayor

Presiding over the council meeting in the absence of Mayor Roberts.

MillerCouncil Member

Present for the meeting.

EricsonCouncil Member

Present for the meeting.

LarenCouncil Member

Present for the meeting.

Rick PetersonPolice Chief

Announced retirement effective April 3rd, 2026.

Luke HanigraphCaptain

Recommended and approved as the new Forest Lake Police Chief.

Dave AdamsStaff

Presented the median refresh and outdoor facilities study proposals.

Ryan GoodmanCity Engineer

Provided technical insight on utility and street construction specifications.

EllieStaff

Presented the 2027 budget schedule.

Places Mentioned

Woodland Drive, Forest LakeNorth Branch LibrarySt. Corey ValleyForest Lake, MNI-3512th Street SouthwestWalgreens intersection

Events & Meetings (7)

  • February 26, 2026: Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop at North Branch Library
  • March 9: Forest Road North garage final PUD and plat public hearing
  • April 3, 2026: Police Chief transition/swearing in
  • April 13, 2026: Official swearing in by City Council
  • April 15, 2026: Start date for median refresh project
  • September 14: Preliminary budget review
  • December 14: Truth and Taxation meeting
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Forest Lake City Council February 23rd, 2026 1 - Scandia Recorder