Forest Lake City Council January 12th, 2026
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
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unknown
Acceptance of Police Chief Richard Peterson's resignation
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.
The problem with with these towers is they are so freaking huge... they just don't fit.
People (7)
Mayor RobertsMayorFacilitating discussion and votes.
Facilitating discussion and votes.
Paul PetersonLakes Area TV RepresentativeDiscussing streaming growth, sponsorship needs, and budget transitions.
1 quote
Discussing streaming growth, sponsorship needs, and budget transitions.
“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 ChairAcknowledging staff contributions and community involvement.
Acknowledging staff contributions and community involvement.
Susan YoungForest Lake Rotary PresidentPromoting the annual Rotary Plunge fundraiser.
1 quote
Promoting the annual Rotary Plunge fundraiser.
“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 StaffExplaining zoning amendment implications for wireless towers.
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.
Presenting the case for the wireless tower zoning amendment on behalf of AT&T.
Richard PetersonPolice ChiefResigning after 26 years of service.
Resigning after 26 years of service.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January City Council Meeting
- February 28th Rotary Plunge
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amending Title 15 Chapter 153 pertaining to wireless towers, specifically regarding zoning districts and height/setback requirements.