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Forest Lake City Council January 12th, 2026

Scandia City CouncilSaturday, January 17, 2026
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2026 Lake Siri TV budget

Annual Parks and Recreation report

Acceptance of Police Chief resignation

Zoning text amendment for wireless communication towers

Wireless tower site proposal at Hosana Lutheran Church

Open forum

Consent agenda approvals

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of 2026 Lakes Area TV budget

CarriedMajority (one abstention)

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unknown

Acceptance of Police Chief Richard Peterson's resignation

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Roberts · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (2)

Our dollars go down, we cross that line, we will be in the red every year. And that's just how it is.

— Paul Peterson
BudgetAddressing long-term financial sustainability.

The problem with with these towers is they are so freaking huge... they just don't fit.

— Susan Young
Zoning AmendmentOpposing the reduction of tower setbacks.

People (7)

Mayor RobertsMayor

Facilitating discussion and votes.

Paul PetersonLakes Area TV Representative

Discussing streaming growth, sponsorship needs, and budget transitions.

1 quote

“This year, we are on track to have close to a quarter of a million views on our YouTube channel for the year.”

Highlighting viewership growth.

Don ThsonParks and Recreation Chair

Acknowledging staff contributions and community involvement.

Susan YoungForest Lake Rotary President

Promoting the annual Rotary Plunge fundraiser.

1 quote

“This Rotary Plunge is quite frankly the easiest way that I know of to raise money for an organization.”

Advocating for the fundraiser event.

AbbyCity Staff

Explaining zoning amendment implications for wireless towers.

Blair RansomConsultant (Bule Consulting)

Presenting the case for the wireless tower zoning amendment on behalf of AT&T.

Richard PetersonPolice Chief

Resigning after 26 years of service.

Places Mentioned

Hosana Lutheran ChurchForest Lake9950 199th Street NorthCohen Camp Park

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January City Council Meeting
  • February 28th Rotary Plunge

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 765

Amending Title 15 Chapter 153 pertaining to wireless towers, specifically regarding zoning districts and height/setback requirements.

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