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Woodbury City Council Meeting 1-14-26

Woodbury City CouncilThursday, January 15, 2026
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Swearing-in of police officer Hannah Milander

Report on potential ICE detention facility at 11435 Hudson Road

Open forum regarding community concerns over immigration enforcement

Approval of consent agenda

City Council procedural updates

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Votes (2)

Amend the agenda to move item five (open forum) to after the consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Mayor Burch · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member

Approve consent agenda items 6B through 6J

Passed5-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

The federal government was looking specifically at this large warehouse at 11435 Hudson Road due to its size.

— Mayor Burch
ICE facilityExplaining the interest in the property.

People are afraid to leave their home to go to groceries, to go to healthcare appointments, or to go to school.

— Amanda Hemson Jerger
ICE activitiesDescribing community fear.

It doesn't matter what nationality you are, the color of your skin. It's infringement of the American Constitution.

— Ethan Cha
Civil RightsDiscussing immigration enforcement.

People (6)

BurchMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

1 quote

“City staff have verbally confirmed the property located at 11435 Hudson Road is not being sold or leased to the federal government.”

Confirming the status of the rumored ICE facility.

Hannah MilanderPolice Officer

Newly sworn-in police officer for the City of Woodbury.

Jason PoselPublic Safety Director

Conducting the badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony.

1 quote

“Our mission at Woodbury Public Safety is to serve all people with compassion and courage.”

Describing departmental values.

Amanda Hemson JergerSenator

State Senator for District 47.

1 quote

“ICE is bad for public safety. It's bad for business. It's bad for our neighbors. And we want them out of Woodbury.”

Expressing opposition to ICE presence.

Ethan ChaState Representative

State Representative for 47B.

1 quote

“Woodbury is not for sale.”

Stating opposition to federal detention center plans.

John PhillipsResident

Woodbury resident criticizing the city's response to the ICE threat.

Places Mentioned

11435 Hudson RoadWoodbury, MinnesotaWashington County

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers
  • Webinar on immigration topics scheduled for next Tuesday
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