HomeMy WebLinkAbout_09 09 2025 City Council Agenda Packet
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
City Council Meeting at City Hall
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
City Council Work Session Agenda
6:00 p.m.
1. DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
A. Closed Session - Labor Negotiations Strategy (45 Mins)
This session will be closed pursuant to M.S. 13D.03
B. Emerging Issues (15 Mins)
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7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM The public forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City
Council. The public forum will be no longer than 30 minutes in length and each presenter will have no more than five (5)
minutes to speak. Topics of discussion are restricted to City governmental topics rather than private or political agendas.
Topics may be addressed at the public forum that are on the agenda. However, topics that are the subject of a public hearing
are best addressed at the public hearing, not at public forum. Therefore, topics may not be addressed at public forum if: (I) the
topic has been the subject of a public hearing before the City Council or any City Advisory Committee and the Council has not
acted on the topic; or (ii) if the topic is the subject of a public hearing for which notice has been published in the City’s official
newspaper, or a continued public hearing or public information hearing before the City Council or any City Advisory Committee.
During public forum, a member of the public may request that the City Council consider removing an item from the Consent
Agenda following the procedure set forth in Section 401.5. The City Council may discuss but will not take formal action on
public forum presentations. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the forum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. MINUTES
A. Approval of the August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
5. CONSENT AGENDA Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine or non-controversial are
included as part of the Consent Agenda. Unless the Mayor or a council member specifically requests that an item on the
Consent Agenda be removed and considered separately, items on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion,
second and vote. Any item removed from the consent agenda shall be placed on the council agenda under Items Removed
Consent Agenda Items.
A. Approval of Claims Listing
B. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME regarding “Appendix A -
2025 AFSCME Pay Ranges” of the current collective bargaining agreement
C. Resolution Approving the Appointment of Election Judges for the 2025 Special
Election
D. Approve Contribution of $50,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to The Link
Passageways Property
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation- Constitution Week September 17-23, 2025
B. Proclamation- Diaper Awareness Week September 15-21, 2025
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Local Intergovernmental Aid Agreement
Between the City of Prior Lake and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
(SMSC) for Years 2025 - 2027
10. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
11. COUNCILMEMBER LIAISON UPDATES / COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS
13. ADJOURNMENT
ITEM: 1A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Lori Olson, Assistant City Manager
PRESENTED BY: Lori Olson
AGENDA ITEM: Closed Session - Labor Negotiations Strategy
BACKGROUND:
Per M.S.13D.03, tongihts worksession will be a closed session.
City leadership will seek guidance from the City Council on the parameters for negotiating the
City's upcoming labor agreements. The City has three labor unions, Law Enforcement Labor
Services (Sergeants), Law Enforcement Labor Services (Police Officers), and American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
The terms and conditions for represented employees are set forth in each union's collective
bargaining agreement. The current agreements for all unions expire on December 1, 2025, and
new agreements for each will be negotiated this fall. The session will be attended by the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, Interim Finance Director, and the City's labor attorney, Chris
Amundsen of Nilan Johnson Lewis.
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
ITEM: 4A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Heidi Simon
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of the August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the August 26, 2025 city council meeting minutes as presented.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second to approve the August 26, 2025 City Council Minutes as presented.
2. Motion and second to review or revise the August 26, 2025 City Council Minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 08 26 2025 City Council Minutes
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 26, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Briggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilors Churchill, Lake and
Hellier. Absent: Braid. Also in attendance were City Manager Wedel, Police Chief Duggen, Fire
Chief Steinhaus, Development Director McCabe, Attorney David Kendall, and City Clerk Simon.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
None.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION BY CHURCHILL SECOND BY LAKE, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The motion carried.
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
A. Approval of August 12, 2025, City Council Minutes
MOTION BY LAKE SECOND BY HELLIER, TO APPROVE August 12, 2025, MEETING MINUTES
AS PRESENTED.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐
☐ ☐
Absent
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The motion carried
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Claims Listing
B. Approval of July 2025 Treasurer’s Report
C. Resolution 25-111 to Accept the Feasibility Report, Schedule a Public Hearing, and Authorize
a Work Order – Northwood Road Area Project (2026-01, 2027-01, 2028-02)
D Resolution 25-112 Receiving Quotes and Awarding the Contract for the Public Works Parking
Lot Improvements
E. Resolution 25-113 Receiving Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Fire Station 1 Bathroom
Remodel (2025-11)
1
F. Resolution 25-114 Approving Purchase of Dehumidifying Equipment for the Water Treatment
Plant
G. Resolution 25-115 Authorizing Final Payment to Rachel Contracting, LLC for the 2024-2025
Pond Maintenance Project (2024-09)
H. Receive Quotes and Award the Contract for the Rustic Hills and Sycamore Lift Station Rehabili-
tation Project
I. Resolution 25-116 Authorizing the Acquisition of a Permanent Roadway, Drainage and Utility
Easement from John Skoglud at 4970 Martindale St NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 as a Part of the
Martindale Henning Hickory Street Improvement Project (2025-03)
J. Resolution 25-117 Designing Investment and Banking Authority on Behalf of the City of Prior
Lake
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K. Resolution 25-118 Approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Jeffers Point 11
Addition
L. Resolution 25-119 Accepting the Transfer of Property from the Prior Lake Economic Develop-
ment Authority
MOTION BY LAKE SECOND BY HELLIER, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRE-
SENTED.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The motion carried.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Badges – Fire Department Hires and Promotions
Chief Steinhaus Presented the Item
Recess for Photos called at 7:12 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:21 p.m.
B. Recognition of the Retirement of Finance Director Cathy Erickson
City Manager Wedel Presented the Item
Lake: Worked with Cathy for three Years and its always been a positive experience. Never shied
away from a challenge. Acknowledged the AAA bond rating. Thanked her for everything she has
done for the city.
Briggs: Met in 2017 and it has been an honor to work with you. Council saw a high growing debt
and the need to pay as we go. You have walked councilors through nine tax levies. You have left
the city in better shape than what was brought to you.
Erickson: Wanted to thank the council and manager Wedel for the trust that was put into her with
the public dollars. This is vital to the services we provide as a city. Noted that she has taken the
08 12 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
responsibility seriously as well as all of the finance department. Showed appreciation of the support
from council and city manager has given with financial topics and feedback that was given. Enjoyed
working with the city staff, kudos to the department head team that the city has built. Nicole Klekner
will have the leadership to continue to move the city forward. Thanked everyone for a great twelve
years.
Recess for Photos called at 7:29 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. OLD BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Resolution 25-120 Approving a Major PUD Amendment for Jeffers Pond 11 Addition (Previous
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Jeffers Pond 10 Addition, Outlot A)
Community Development Director McCabe Presented the Item
Briggs: What are the comments that planning commission commissioner had when the public hear-
ing was held.
McCabe: Overall planning commission felt the development fit in well. One comment regarding
commercial square footage.
Paul Robinson: Introduced himself and gave a brief statement on the company.
Briggs: Thanked Robinson for bringing commercial growth into the city. The Economic Develop-
ment Authority and City Council need mixed use in developments and certainly daycare does ex-
actly that. Please give council your perspective on the future building where the required commer-
cial square footage has been shifted.
Robinson: Explained the difficulties of the building. There is a potential for businesses to want to
have their headquarters here or even a healthcare facility. These are all viable options but not the
most common. In the meantime, we are keeping the options open to be able to meet the demand
of the marketplace. Hopeful that this will happen
Briggs: Educate the council on what is the significance to approving the permitted conditions for
the future lot if the uses are already allowed in the C2 district.
Robinson: Currently zero uses are specified as it is zoned PUD. Getting the uses approved is to
avoid one more hurdle in the sale process.
Briggs: Any additional hurdles they might face that the city can help with?
Robinson: Mentioned Casey and the Staff have been great to work with there are no further hur-
dles. Company is looking forward to selling this last piece no matter how long it might take.
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MOTION BY LAKE SECOND BY CHURCHILL, A RESOLUTION AMENDING JEFFERS POND
TH
PUD FOR OUTLOT A, JEFFERS POND 10 ADDITION
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The motion carried.
10. REMOVED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON UPDATES/ COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Hellier: 8/14 Minnesota River Boat Tour, 8/21 Community Engagement Committee Meeting, 8/25
Agenda Review.
Lake: Transportation Advisory Board Policy Maker Meetings, Transportation Advisory Board Exec-
utive, Transportation Advisory Board General Meeting, Scale General Meeting 8/25 Agenda Re-
view.
Churchill: 8/19 Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District Meeting, 8/25 Agenda Review.
Braid: Absent.
Briggs: 8/14 Downtown Walk with Developers, 8/15 Scale Executive Meeting 8/18 Prior Lake Po-
lice Department Dropping off Donations from Night to Unite, 8/20 Meeting with the SMSC.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
13.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY HELLIER, SECOND BY CHURCHILL, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:50 p.m.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒
Nay
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain
☐
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
08 12 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Jason Wedel, City Manager
08 12 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Payments Issued 08/16/2025 - 08/29/2025
DateChecksACHEFTTotal
8/19/2025 1,600.57 1,600.57
8/20/2025 46.00 46.00
8/21/2025 1,762.57 1,762.57
8/22/2025 106,838.62 20,330.96 26,958.96 154,128.54
8/27/2025 93,257.26 93,257.26
8/28/2025 3,754.27 3,754.27
8/29/2025 157,420.69 125,645.20 283,065.89
264,259.31 145,976.16 127,379.63 537,615.10
ITEM: 5A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Melissa Fonder, Accounting Specialist
PRESENTED BY: Nicole Klekner, Finance Director
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Claims Listing
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt claims listing as presented.
BACKGROUND:
The current claims listing is a check register which includes a chronological listing of payments
issued (check, EFT, ACH, and wires) with the associated vendor and description of the claim
paid. The option to include a general ledger account number is not available with this report.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt the claims list as presented.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 5A Claims Listing 09 09 2025
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 1/6Page: 08/29/2025 09:33 AM
User: mfonder
DB: Prior Lake CHECK DATE FROM 08/16/2025 - 08/29/2025
AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
Bank 1 General Bank
1,322.00 Jul 2025 Sales TaxMN DEPT OF REVENUE0001361212759(E)08/19/2025
278.57 Jul 2025 Fuel Tax
1,600.57
46.00 Jul 2025 COBRA FeesALERUS0000137512773(E)08/20/2025
1,762.57 Aug 2025 Phone BillsNUVERA0001930412774(E)08/21/2025
2,400.00 Jul 2025 Animal Control4 PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL LLC0000679812760(A)08/22/2025
3,505.00 Tow - Ram Pickup 1500 #507716ALLEN'S SERVICE INC0000136012761(A)08/22/2025
361.24 Landscaping PlantsBACHMAN'S INC0000203512762(A)08/22/2025
397.08 Landscaping Plants
758.32
1,551.60 Aug 2025 Carpet Cleaning - PDCOMMERCIAL STEAM TEAM0000372512763(A)08/22/2025
1,536.00 Aug 2025 CIT Managed BackupCOMPUTER INTEGRATION TECH0000376012764(A)08/22/2025
2,953.95 Aug 2025 Office 365
4,489.95
834.88 TiresHART BROS TIRE CO0000823712765(A)08/22/2025
1,257.00 Ponds Park - Phase 2HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC0000873012766(A)08/22/2025
2,300.00 AT&T Tower St A2125-000001 MusicFest MicKLM ENGINEERING INC0001152012767(A)08/22/2025
327.64 Class 5KRAEMER MINING & MATERIALS INC0000536512768(A)08/22/2025
330.00 Jul 2025 PD Counseling ServicesLEAST SERVICES/COUNSELING LLC0002761312769(A)08/22/2025
211.38 Irrigation SuppliesMTI DISTRIBUTING INC0001395112770(A)08/22/2025
1,965.19 Per Diem/Hotel - PWX ConferenceNICHOLAS MONSERUD0002739012771(A)08/22/2025
400.00 Aug 2025 ROWay AppPERRILL0000650212772(A)08/22/2025
26,958.96 Aug 2025 Electric BillsMN VALLEY ELECTRIC0001373812775(E)08/22/2025
2,500.00 24-1736 5207 Frost Point CircleA. MAAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.MISC-CD11665208/22/2025
205.00 Fire Extinguisher InspectionAIM FIRE AND SAFETY INC0002866311665308/22/2025
1,500.00 Software Service - Portable Speed SignALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS0002714411665408/22/2025
1,190.00 PagersANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC0000165411665508/22/2025
79.09 UB refund for account: 20281601ANGEL JOSHUAREFUND-UB11665608/22/2025
319.38 Uniforms - RoseASPEN MILLS0000189111665708/22/2025
17.68 Natural Gas - 4556 Colorado St SECENTERPOINT ENERGY0001357011665808/22/2025
87.01 Rug Service - MCCINTAS CORPORATION0000350611665908/22/2025
87.01 Rug Service - MC
87.01 Rug Service - MC
261.03
2,500.00 23-0923 15930 Sunfish TrailCopper Creek Builders, LLCMISC-CD11666008/22/2025
9,400.00 23-0923 15930 Sunfish Trail
11,900.00
16.69 UB refund for account: 20289400COUNTER MARY ANNEREFUND-UB11666108/22/2025
99.55 UB refund for account: 20855601DEMARS WILLIAMREFUND-UB11666208/22/2025
8.30 UB refund for account: 40838302DURAND JACOBREFUND-UB11666308/22/2025
58.94 UB refund for account: 30888401EDEN COREYREFUND-UB11666408/22/2025
151.35 UB refund for account: 10462000ELDERD BETSYREFUND-UB11666508/22/2025
595.62 FD GlovesFES, INC0000645511666608/22/2025
255.07 UB refund for account: 20247704FONDER WILLIAMREFUND-UB11666708/22/2025
16.82 UB refund for account: 40023830GOODWIN JOEREFUND-UB11666808/22/2025
68.81 Facility SuppliesGRAINGER INC0002303011666908/22/2025
CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 2/6Page: 08/29/2025 09:33 AM
User: mfonder
DB: Prior Lake CHECK DATE FROM 08/16/2025 - 08/29/2025
AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
946.50 8/12/25 Field TripGRAND SLAM0002821111667008/22/2025
614.99 Archery Camp InstructorHEATHER VIKLA DOBIAS0002822111667108/22/2025
200.00 Wood Dumping FeeHERMAN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES0000861711667208/22/2025
32.13 UB refund for account: 40024551HIGHMARK DEVELOPMENT LLCREFUND-UB11667308/22/2025
392.00 LaddersHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES0000886511667408/22/2025
27.01 UB refund for account: 40567103HOODECHECK MARKREFUND-UB11667508/22/2025
8.34 Duct TapeINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC0002714911667608/22/2025
109.44 Address Labels
67.15 Copy Paper
54.82 Business Cards - City Clerk
77.73 Business Cards - Parks/Community
317.48
214.00 4556/4528 Colorado St SEJLS LAWN MAINTENANCE & SNOW REMOVAL0002839311667708/22/2025
32.85 UB refund for account: 20327001JOHNSON GREGREFUND-UB11667808/22/2025
33.60 UB refund for account: 10187003JOHNSON MARKREFUND-UB11667908/22/2025
87.65 UB refund for account: 10022914JURISCH JAMESREFUND-UB11668008/22/2025
13,250.00 Compensation Study - AFSCMEKEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC0002721811668108/22/2025
53.64 UB refund for account: 30282200KUESTER TODDREFUND-UB11668208/22/2025
50.64 UB refund for account: 40746300LIYANAGE JANAKAREFUND-UB11668308/22/2025
9,840.60 Jul 2025 SAC ChargesMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL-SAC0001340611668408/22/2025
1,476.00 Paddleboard ClassesMN MERMAID0002726011668508/22/2025
585.00 Doerr - Wastewater RefresherMN POLLUTION CONTROL AGCY0001385011668608/22/2025
585.00 Spinler - Wastewater Refresher
1,170.00
70.39 May 2025 Repair Parts - FDNAPA AUTO PARTS0001406011668708/22/2025
25.04 UB refund for account: 10687400OLSON DONALD TREFUND-UB11668808/22/2025
93.20 UB refund for account: 10069200OLSON PAULREFUND-UB11668908/22/2025
2,500.00 25-0126 4796 Bennett St SEONE TEN TEN HOMESMISC-CD11669008/22/2025
2,500.00 BD Bond Refund
5,000.00
30.88 UB refund for account: 10588902PAAPE CONNIEREFUND-UB11669108/22/2025
6.69 UB refund for account: 30265400POP IOAN & MALINAREFUND-UB11669208/22/2025
V8,060.00 Hydrant PaintingPRISTINE RESTORATION0002859511669308/22/2025
V8,060.00 Hydrant Painting
16,120.00
42.10 UB refund for account: 30043200QUINN DAVID & AMYREFUND-UB11669408/22/2025
5,000.00 Strategic Communications ServicesRAPP STRATEGIES INC0002861011669508/22/2025
4,450.95 Sports CampsREVOLUTIONARY SPORTS LLC0002785511669608/22/2025
110.49 UB refund for account: 10119400RIEWE DENNISREFUND-UB11669708/22/2025
167.95 UB refund for account: 40582702SEMM DAVIDREFUND-UB11669808/22/2025
5,600.00 Chalkfest ArtistSHAWN MCCANN0002786611669908/22/2025
1,125.00 Chalkfest EntertainmentSTARBURST ARTS LLC0002838311670008/22/2025
21.99 Uniform - RitterSTREICHERS0001990011670108/22/2025
259.20 UB refund for account: 10512500STROH MICHELLE GORDONREFUND-UB11670208/22/2025
74.66 UB refund for account: 20764602TAYLOR JEROME & ANGIEREFUND-UB11670308/22/2025
16.58 Pickup Truck Opera SnacksUS BANK0000210511670408/22/2025
56.98 Poker Table Cover
68.62 Club Prior Supplies
9.98 Sip 'n Learn Treats
21.14 Hanging Hooks
CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE 3/6Page: 08/29/2025 09:33 AM
User: mfonder
DB: Prior Lake CHECK DATE FROM 08/16/2025 - 08/29/2025
AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
117.25 Flowers/Pots
101.49 Council Dinner
20.69 7141 License Tabs
94.99 Fan
53.40 Upholstery Cleaner
75.20 Mower Cleaner
145.27 Mag Mount Holder
229.93 Electric Impact
50.98 Conductor Wire
9.95 Dealer Charge - Will be refunded next mo
18.22 Batteries
59.99 Computer Mouse
69.29 Computer Keyboard
19.98 Office Supplies
169.99 Headset - Angela
20.41 Laptop Bag
64.96 EE Recognition - National Lollipop Day
974.50 Jun 2025 Background Checks
1,921.50 Night to Unite Giveaways
119.14 Sympathy Flowers - Wagner
180.01 Flight Change Fee - Flock Conference - D
396.97 Airfare - Benchmark Analytics Conference
149.99 Uniform Boots - Duggan
1,942.10 PD Portrait Wall
4.28 Sympathy Card
134.14 Anniversary Treats/Coffee/Sugar
92.41 Office Supplies
39.98 Chargers
331.63 PW Quarterly Meeting
368.15 EE Council Ice Cream
180.78 Hooks
75.00 DMT Recertification - Lannon
27.08 Power Surge
100.00 Bus Tokens
0.99 50GB iPhone Storage
43.31 Lunch - Officer Interview Panel
64.60 Lunch - Training Role Players
383.33 Office Chair - PD
38.10 Ice
98.45 Lunch - Training Role Players
40.96 Airport Transportation - Englin
44.90 Airport Transportation - Englin
79.94 Airport Transportation - Englin
42.55 Airport Transportation - Englin
328.00 Gun Permit Cards
349.99 Records Cube Monitor
118.90 Nitrile Gloves
92.88 Swag Bags - NTU
99.96 EMS Supplies
312.70 Soft Strechers
154.51 Pizza - St Mike's Kids Group Tour
51.34 Lunch w/Shakopee FD
0.99 50GB iPhone Storage
760.00 RESQpod IDT - EMS Supplies
1,330.00 EMS Supplies
29.98 Chair Leg Protection
170.00 Lodging - Training - Theisen
117.04 Control Wrench
110.00 Recertification - Haugen/Yttrness
15.13 Water Samples
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DB: Prior Lake CHECK DATE FROM 08/16/2025 - 08/29/2025
AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
146.00 Brackets
648.35 Tools
65.00 Community Fest Registration
359.00 ERLI 1 Registration - Meyhoefer
117.54 Lunch - Seasonal Staff Appreciation
93.50 Shiprecd Camp Lunch
23.97 Summer Rec Leader Appreciation Lunch
1,651.95 ShipRecd Camp
21.97 Dino Camp Supplies
31.10 Pool Replacement
73.72 Event Supplies - PL Days/NYE Bingo
116.90 Camp Supplies
117.53 Summer Camp Supplies
117.85 Camp Supplies
106.78 ShipRecCamp Supplies
211.60 Vendor Program/Summer Camp Supplies
70.42 Beach Party Tablecloths
64.23 ShipRecd Supplies
20.93 ShipRec Camp Shirts
158.47 ShipRec Camp Shirts
94.61 Camp Supplies
84.76 Camp/Staff Appreciation
163.18 Summer Camp Supplies
76.99 Super Soaked Summer Camp Supplies
319.44 August Camp Supplies
215.67 Lunch - Summer Rec Leader Appreciation
354.00 Chalk - Chalkfest Art Contest
495.00 Field Trip - Aug 11
369.63 Field Trip 8/13
495.00 Jr Scientist Camp
540.00 August 14th Field Trip Admission
121.00 Candy Crawl Reservation
185.03 Sprayer/Plumbing
86.55 Drawer Pulls
337.94 Fire Extinguisher/Dry Vac
83.70 Hardware
141.74 Wood/Sealer
351.51 Wall Fixture
39.80 Screwdriver
68.76 Laptop Battery - Raoch
31.48 HDMI Cable Adapter
116.36 iPad Rugged Cases
56.64 Otterbox iPhone Case
37.99 16GB Memory - Simon
138.00 Coffee - FD
300.48 Dinner - NTU - FD
7.26 Fuel - Medfire UTV
(1,706.91)Refund - Charged Twice
(1,706.91)Refund - Charged Twice
(12.99)Refund - Camp Supplies
(12.99)Refund - Return Laptop Bag
(6.67)Refund - Sidewalk Chalk
19,494.36
210.52 UB refund for account: 10023905VAN VOORHIS HEATHER & CAROLEREFUND-UB11670508/22/2025
V163.18 Summer Camp SuppliesWALMART0002703011670608/22/2025
80.33 UB refund for account: 10023084WASHINGTON JO & MELISSAREFUND-UB11670708/22/2025
19.45 Electric - 4556 Colorado Street SEXCEL ENERGY0001472011670808/22/2025
853.00 8471 Transition tube assembly ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT0000558411670908/22/2025
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AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
8,060.00 Hydrant PaintingJESSE HOLICKY0002881511671008/22/2025
8,060.00 Hydrant Painting
16,120.00
93,257.26 Aug 2025 Electric BillsXCEL ENERGY0001472012776(E)08/27/2025
3,754.27 Aug 2025 Natural Gas BillsCENTERPOINT ENERGY0001357012777(E)08/28/2025
7,194.50 Orderly Annexation Area StudiesBOLTON & MENK INC0000263712778(A)08/29/2025
1,065.00 2025 Building Dept Erosion
9,528.64 Martindale/Henning/Hickory Reclamation
4,507.50 Northwood Road Area
975.00 Pike Lake Landing Const Observation
1,377.00 Revere Place Development
24,647.64
56.80 521 Hanger BearingBOYER FORD TRUCKS INC0000271012779(A)08/29/2025
2,538.00 IT SupportCOMPUTER INTEGRATION TECH0000376012780(A)08/29/2025
4,842.49 Jul 2025 UB BillingCSG SYSTEMS INC0002750612781(A)08/29/2025
123.88 Cable TiesFASTENAL COMPANY0000614012782(A)08/29/2025
14,149.93 Water Treatment ChemicalsHAWKINS INC0000831212783(A)08/29/2025
9,591.12 Aug 2025 UnleadedMANSFIELD OIL COMPANY0001313212784(A)08/29/2025
5,450.12 Aug 2025 Diesel
15,041.24
1,125.17 8503 Wiper arm and motor assemblyMTI DISTRIBUTING INC0001395112785(A)08/29/2025
457.80 E. Coli Testing - BeachUC LABORATORY0002123512786(A)08/29/2025
58,456.00 Chemical Feed PumpsVESSCO INC0002246812787(A)08/29/2025
213.06 8453 Ball joint WOLF MOTOR CO INC0002367512788(A)08/29/2025
226.69 8453 Front end repair
439.75
849.00 2024-2025 Pond Maintenance ProjectWSB & ASSOCIATES INC0002378012789(A)08/29/2025
2,917.50 2025-2026 Pond Maintenance Project
3,766.50
442.00 Chalk Camp InstructorALLISON OLSTAD0002843111671108/29/2025
172.27 Coffee/Hot ChocolateARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES0000177211671208/29/2025
112,988.83 Axon 2025 Year 4 Taser/BWC BundleAXON ENTERPRISE INC0002734711671308/29/2025
406.08 504 A/C Compressor & DryerBTR OF MINNESOTA0000291411671408/29/2025
(339.18)8504 Mower A/C Compressor
66.90
870.00 BD Payment RefundDR HORTON INC MINNESOTA DBA: EmeraMISC-CD11671508/29/2025
1,220.40 Refund P25-0306EFH COMPANYMISC-CD11671608/29/2025
1,829.93 Engine 1 RepairsEMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT0000547511671708/29/2025
1,860.73 Engine 12 Repairs
1,782.81 Engine 2 Repair
1,969.11 Ladder L-9280 Bronto Repairs
577.85 Tanker T-1 Repairs
8,020.43
282.81 Refund P25-1461Esler Construction LLCMISC-CD11671808/29/2025
5,000.00 Final Contract Payment - PL Community ArGREG MUELLER0002860211671908/29/2025
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AmountDescriptionVendor NameVendorCheckCheck Date
25.81 Front Desk CandyINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC0002714911672008/29/2025
49.63 Misc Office Supplies
75.44
1,500.00 2025 ChalkfestKAIBI MOBILE LLC0002842811672108/29/2025
626.40 Fidget Toys & Slime ClassKIDCREATE STUDIO0002741211672208/29/2025
500.00 2025 ChalkfestKIDSDANCE0001134711672308/29/2025
11,570.00 WC AdjustmentLEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUS0001243511672408/29/2025
700.00 Chalkfest PerformerMATT MCALLISTER0001321111672508/29/2025
500.00 Chalkfest PerformerMEHMET SERDAR GUVENC0002881611672608/29/2025
55.00 Spinler - Wastewater ExamMN POLLUTION CONTROL AGCY0001385011672708/29/2025
400.00 Spinler - Exam RefresherMN RURAL WATER ASSOC0001367411672808/29/2025
400.00 Korbel - Exam Refresher
400.00 Krenik - Exam Refresher
1,200.00
560.93 Jul 2025 Repair PartsNAPA AUTO PARTS0001406011672908/29/2025
1,651.68 7136 Squad supplies NORTH CENTRAL0002853111673008/29/2025
1,651.68 7110 Squad supplies
643.04 New squad supplies
(1,282.32)Squad supplies return
(369.36)Squad supplies return
2,294.72
883.58 NBS Hosted Dictation Service ContractNORTHLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC0001476011673108/29/2025
188.00 MonitorNOW MICRO INC0002796611673208/29/2025
1,201.00 Playground Parts - LakefrontPLAYPOWER LT FARMINGTON INC0001640611673308/29/2025
4,993.32 Fire Prevention MaterialsPOSITIVE PROMOTIONS0001646511673408/29/2025
109.00 Refund P25-1483RENEWAL BY ANDERSENMISC-CD11673508/29/2025
64.58 UB refund for account: 40024207SANDS ANNREFUND-UB11673608/29/2025
219.90 PatchesSTREICHERS0001990011673708/29/2025
118.48 Chain saw repair TIM'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR INC0002051011673808/29/2025
75.00 Warrant Phone RecordsVERIZON WIRELESS SERVICESMISC-CD11673908/29/2025
921.70 Blue Rescue Master Diamond BladeWL CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY INC0002726211674008/29/2025
1 TOTALS:
537,615.10 Total of 118 Disbursements:
16,283.18 Less 2 Void Checks:
553,898.28 Total of 120 Checks:
ITEM: 5B
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Lori Olson, Assistant City Manager
PRESENTED BY: Jason Wedel, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME
regarding “Appendix A - 2025 AFSCME Pay Ranges” of the
current collective bargaining agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 5, Local 3884 to implement the
findings of the 2025 compensation market analysis and job study.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this agenda item is to request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to
implement the findings of a compensation analysis as agreed to under the terms of the current
AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
The City and AFSCME, representing Prior Lake non-exempt employees (excluding sworn peace
officers), are under a CBA through December 31, 2025. One of the terms of the CBA included a
4% cost-of-living adjustment and completion of a compensation market analysis. Specifically,
Article 34 of the CBA states:
EMPLOYER will conduct a compensation study in 2025. Upon completion of the wage study,
wages will be adjusted to bring the group to 100% of the 2025 mean/average of the compensation
study group retroactive to 1/1/2025.
As part of the study, the City also agreed to conduct a job description evaluation to confirm the
appropriate grade level for each position based upon current duties, minimum requirements and
other factors.
The AFSCME union is comprised of twenty-two (22) job titles for a total of 44 full-time and 3 part-
time employees, which is the largest union group in the City. Job titles in AFSCME range from
Public Works Maintenance Workers to Utility Billing Clerks, Police Records Specialists to
Recreation Programmers.
On 3/11/2025, the City Council approved an agreement with the Keystone Compensation Group
to conduct this compensation analysis and job study. Keystone interviewed employees from each
job title to confirm their duties and reviewed changes, if any, to the job descriptions based upon
the supervisor’s review and edits. Keystone then evaluated the City’s pay scale with those of
sixteen (16) comparable cities with populations between 25,000 - 40,000, as well as the cities of
Champlin and Shakopee.
The findings from the study concluded that the pay range minimum, or starting pay rate, for all
but one job grade were at or above market minimums and that the pay range maximum for most
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AFSCME jobs were at or slightly above market maximums. Overall, City of Prior Lake pay range
maximums lag the market slightly for jobs below grade 140 and lead the market for jobs higher
than grade 150. As such, the maximum pay rate has been adjusted to 100% of the market for
jobs in grades 140 and 130. Grade 120 was found to be below both the market minimum and
maximum, so adjustments have been made accordingly.
As for the job description evaluation and related market analysis, Keystone recommended the
following grade changes:
Planner: Assign to Grade 180
Senior Public Works Operator-Water & Utilities: Assign to Grade 170
Investigative Aide/Evidence Tech (new position as a result of police staffing study): Assign
to Grade 150
Utility Billing Clerk: Assign to Grade 140
To implement the study’s findings, Appendix A – Pay Ranges of the AFSCME CBA needs to be
adjusted through a Memorandum of Understanding. Through this action, all AFSCME grade
wages will be brought to at least 100% of the market maximum average, thereby fulfilling the
City’s obligation under the terms of the CBA. Wages for positions eligible for an adjustment will
be retroactive to 1/1/2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Pay adjustments, including retroactive pay, will be funded through savings from unfilled positions
and other budgeted payroll items in 2025. There is adequate budget planned for wage increases
as part of the 2026 preliminary budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. As part of the consent agenda, approve a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME
Council 5, Local 3884 to implement the findings of the 2025 compensation market
analysis and job study.
2. Take no action and provide further direction to staff regarding this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MOU AFSCME Pay Ranges Amendment_2025
2. AFSCME Pay Ranges 2025 Amended
Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
180 Planner $42.31 $43.68 $45.09 $46.55 $48.05 $49.61 $51.23 $52.89
170 Building Inspector $38.94 $40.20 $41.51 $42.84 $44.24 $45.67 $47.16 $48.67
Code Enforcement Officer
Engineering Technician 4
GIS Coordinator
Planner
Senior PW Operator - Water/Utilities
160 Mechanic II $35.47 $36.62 $37.81 $39.03 $40.30 $41.61 $42.96 $44.34
PW Operator
150 Investigative Aide/Evidence Tech $31.87 $32.91 $33.97 $35.07 $36.20 $37.38 $38.59 $39.84
Facilities Maintenance Worker
Mechanic I
PW Maintenance Worker
140 Evidence Tech $29.26 $30.21 $31.18 $32.20 $33.25 $34.31 $35.42 $37.06
Public Works Specialist $36.58
Records Specialist II
Recreation Programmer
Utility Billing Clerk
130 Deputy City Clerk $27.42 $27.89 $28.80 $29.73 $30.70 $31.69 $32.71 $34.27
Development Services Assistant $33.91
Utility Billing Clerk
Records Specialist
120 Administrative Assistant $25.08 $25.81 $26.56 $27.33 $28.12 $28.93 $29.77 $30.66
Community Service Officer $23.37 $24.13 $24.90 $25.73 $26.54 $27.41 $28.28 $29.20
2025 AFSCME Pay Ranges - Amended
AFSCME MOU – 2025 Rate of Pay
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
2025 AFSCME PAY RANGES
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into by the City of Prior Lake (“City”) and
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council #5, Local 3884 (“Union”)
for the purpose of implementing the results of the 2025 compensation study and job classification
analysis.
WHEREAS, the City and the Union are parties to a collective bargaining agreement in effect from
January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 (“CBA”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 34, Rate of Pay of the CBA, an independent consultant conducted
a professional compensation analysis and job classification review; and
WHEREAS, the analysis found that the 2025 AFSCME group salary ranges are at 103% of the
market minimum and at 100% of the market maximum; and
WHEREAS, the job classification review identified the appropriate grade level for four (4) job
titles; and
WHEREAS, the City and Union shall amend and replace Appendix A, AFSCME Pay Ranges of the
CBA to include the job grade and related wage adjustments effective 01/01/2025.
NOW THEREFORE, all parties hereto agree to the following:
Article 1. Market Maximum
Step 8 for job titles in grades 120, 130, and 140 shall be amended to at least 100% of the market
maximum.
Article 2. Job Classification, Grade
• The Planner position shall be classified at Grade 180.
• The Senior Public Works Operator-Water/Utilities position shall be classified at Grade 170.
• The Investigative Aide/Evidence Technician position shall be classified at Grade 150.
• The Utility Billing Clerk position shall be classified at Grade 140.
Article 3. Wage Adjustments
Wages for employees in job titles impacted by the amended market maximums and job classification
review shall be adjusted and retroactive to 01/01/2025.
Article 4. Duration
This MOU shall be in effect henceforth and into subsequent years.
AFSCME MOU – 2025 Rate of Pay
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Article 5. Entire Agreement
This MOU constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be
executed on the latest date affixed to their signatures below.
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL 5, LOCAL 3884
Kirt Briggs, Mayor/Date Paul Schwarz, Business Agent/Date
Jason Wedel, City Manager/Date Jacinta Heinzmann, Union Steward/Date
ITEM: 5C
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Heidi Simon
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving the Appointment of Election Judges for the
2025 Special Election
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the 2025 Special Election.
BACKGROUND:
Minnesota Election Law 204B.21 requires that the governing body of the municipality appoint
election judges to administer the polling places. Each of Prior Lake's 9 polling locations will be
adequately staffed with Election Judges and Head Judges. Staff requests the authority to replace
or substitute judges as necessary before Election Day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Election expenses for the judges are included in the adopted 2025 budget. Election Judge and
Student Election Judge hourly pay is $13.00 per hour. Head Election Judge pay is $16.00 per
hour.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second, as part of the consent agenda, to approve a resolution appointing
Election Judges for the 2025 Special Election.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25- Special Election Judge Appointment
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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 25-
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR
THE 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Minnesota Election Law 204B.21 requires that persons serving as election judges be
appointed by the City Councill.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
the following election judges are on file in the office of the City Clerk and should be appointed as the 2025
Special Election Judges; and
Election Judges Head Election Judges
Dana Adelmann
LaVonne Augustson
Gwendeolyn Anderson
Rebecca Braun
Craig Anglin
Patricia Dronen
Kathie Arnold Laura Duffek
Sharon Bachmeier Faith Groff
Mitzi Beliveau Hibah Hassan
Frank Boyles Keena
Kirscht-Perera
Linda Bremer Menter Jenifer Matthews
David Menter
Tom Bresnahan
Douglas Brunner Alana Meyers
Monique Morton
Margaret Burgard
Kristin Collignon MaryBeth Onkka
Monica Costello
Valerie Selle
Jennifer Cristallo
Hillarie Tvedt
Julie David
Gee Decker
Tara Dittbenner
Kaye Erbes
Jennifer (Jenni) Evaold
Curtis Goltz
Margaret Grigor
Wendy Hearn
Curtis Hennes
Doug Kern
Danielle Kleist
Election Judges Continued
Melissa Knettel
Charles (Chuck) Lyons
Steven Martinez
Mylan Masson
Elaine Mokwunye
Scott Morton
Leslie Mueller
Creighten Murphy
Kaitlyn Nelson
Joshua Ondich
Daryl Orthmann
Linda Pelzl
Lori Proehl
Deborah Regan
Daniel Ringstad
Albert Roggow
Scott Selby
Barry St. Mane
Kristi Thorburn
Diane Vaale
Stephanie VanDerBeek
John
Warming
Glen Weber
Kimberlee Wedel
Landice Wilson
Richard Wratz
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED City of Prior Lake City Council also appoints other individuals and all members
appointed to the Scott County Absentee Ballot Board as authorized under Minnesota Statute 204B.21, sub
2 under the direction of the Scott County Election Manager to serve as members of the City of Prior Lake
Absentee Ballot Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, based upon inability of a judge(s) to serve on election day or upon need
for additional assistance, the City Clerk shall be authorized to appoint/hire required number of persons. Only
those persons duly qualified and duly trained to serve as an election judge may be selected to serve in this
capacity.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager
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ITEM: 5D
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Jason Wedel, City Manager
PRESENTED BY: Jason Wedel
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Contribution of $50,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid
funds to The Link Passageways Property
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the contribution of $50,000 in Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to The Link
Passageway property.
BACKGROUND:
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature approved new state funding for housing, including a first-
ever tax dedicated to affordable housing. The new 0.25% Metro Area Sales and Use Tax for
Housing provides a separate funding source called Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) to
cities located within the seven-county metropolitan area with a population over 10,000. The City
received two payments in 2024 totaling $109,824.66 and the first payment in 2025 of
$133,448.99. These funds can only be used to support affordable housing.
The Link Passageways property is located at 13780 McKenna Road NW in Prior Lake. They are
an emergency shelter for youth ages 12 to 17 who are victims of sex trafficking. Youth staying at
this location are provided on-site supportive services which include:
Case management
Mental health therapy
Chemical dependency counseling
Education programming including on-site school
Physical health care services
Life skills training
Survivor mentor program
Positive youth development activities
Victim services for youth interacting with law enforcement
Family reunification counseling and support
Their facility is aging and in need of a significant remodel. Per their attached request, they are
looking to make essential upgrades to the property to ensure it can fully support the
programming and services offered at the site. This includes both necessary renovations and
deferred maintenance. They anticipate the completion of this work by the first quarter of 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City has contributed LAHA funds previously for the three separate phases of the Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanity project located near Ponds Park on 170th Street SE. The current balance
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of LAHA funds available is $149,678.66. If this request is approved it will reduce the balance to
$99,678.66.
Per State Statute, LAHA funds must be spent within three years of the City's receipt or they will
need to be returned to the State.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to approve the contribution of
$50,000 in LAHA funds to The Link Passageways per their request dated August
18, 2025.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for further
discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. The Link Passageways Funding Request
The Link 1210 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-388-7444 www.thelinkmn.org
August 18, 2025
Mr. Jason Wedel
City Manager
City of Prior Lake
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Re: Request for Local Aid
Dear Mr. Wedel:
Thank you for your willingness to consider financial support for The
Link’s renovation of the Passageways property located at 13780
McKenna Rd. NW, Prior Lake, MN 55379, which was purchased in
June 2024. This facility plays a critical role in providing a safe and
stable environment for youth and young adults escaping sex
trafficking.
We are seeking to make essential upgrades to the property to
ensure it can fully support the programming and services offered at
this site. These improvements include both necessary renovations
and deferred maintenance, with completion anticipated in Q1 2026.
Please accept this letter as our formal request for $50,000 from the
City of Prior Lake to assist with these renovation efforts. Your
support will directly help create a safe, welcoming, and healing
space where youth and young adults can rebuild their lives and
work toward a hopeful future.
Thank you for your consideration and for your commitment to
supporting vulnerable youth in our community, we would be
honored to partner with the City of Prior Lake in making this vision a
reality.
Sincerely,
Beth Holger
CEO
Board of Directors
Jamar Hardy, Chair
Edina Realty
Jason Marvin, Vice-Chair
Boeckermann, Graftstrom,
& Mayer, LLC
Michael O’Neil, Treasurer
Target
Matt Amendola
General Mills
David Behrens
Graco
LaVina Branscomb
Former Client, City of Minneapolis
Kendra Garrett, Ph.D.
St. Catherine University/University
of St. Thomas
Jade Jorgenson
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Craig A. Kepler
Best & Flanagan, LLP
Arianna Orcutt
PNC Bank
Cristen Purdy
Choice Bank
Kirsten Theisen
Target
Beth Holger
CEO
The Link
Community Advisory Board
Tom Nordyke, Chair
Nordyke Inc.
Judge Diane Alshouse
Retired Ramsey County Judge
Senator Scott Dibble
State Legislator from District 61
Commissioner Laurie Halverson
Dakota County Commissioner
Kelley Lindquist
Art Space
Jim Marshall
Founder
Former Vikings Player
Oscar Reed
Founder
Former Vikings Player
Gene Scapanski
Former Link Board Chair
Retired Professor
St. Thomas University
Susan Landwehr Marshall
Community Member
ITEM: 6A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Jason Wedel, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation- Constitution Week September 17-23, 2025
BACKGROUND:
Two hundred and thirty-eight years ago, on September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was
signed, thus creating the system of government, a representative democracy, we have in place
to this very day. Enjoy celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution every September during
Constitution Week, which is September 17-23.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:
Emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage and the
foundation for our way of life.
Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in
September 1787.
Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and
celebrate the freedoms it gave us
The Constitution established three co-equal branches of government, creating a separation of
powers and a system of checks and balances. This system of checks and balances ensures that
no one branch of government has too much power.
The Constitution, often revered as the supreme law of the land, is not just a document outlining
the powers of the federal government but also establishes a framework for governance at the
local level.
If it were not for the Constitution, we would not be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our United
States on July 4, 2026. Therefore, let’s make shining a light on the study of our Constitution, a
priority.
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PROCLAMATION
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2025, AS
CONSTITUTION WEEK IN PRIOR LAKE
WHEREAS, September 17, 2025, marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional
Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and
its memorable anniversary and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate
the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President
of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution
Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KIRT BRIGGS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE do hereby
proclaim September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in the City of Prior Lake. I ask our citizens to
reaffirm the ideals the framers of the constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms
guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be
regained.
____________________________
Kirt Briggs, Mayor
ITEM: 6B
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Jason Wedel, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation- Diaper Awareness Week September 15-21, 2025
BACKGROUND:
Last year, diaper banks in the National Diaper Bank Network secured similar proclamations from
the governors or state legislatures in over 25 states as well as from mayors and county officials
in more than 80 cities and counties.
SCA (primary location is in Holy Trinity United Methodist Church on Arcadia Avenue in Prior Lake)
is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, which has been actively raising awareness
and addressing diaper need across the country. The National Diaper Bank supports a network
of over 240 active diaper banks which support diaper distribution programs located in nearly every
state in the United States. Along with the National Diaper Bank Network, individual diaper banks
will hold events and work with their local and state governments to raise awareness of this need
and the good work that diaper banks do to help parents obtain this basic necessity for their
children.
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2025 AS
DIAPER AWARENESS WEEK IN PRIOR LAKE
WHEREAS, diaper need, the condition of not being able to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry,
and healthy, can adversely affect the health and well-being of children and their families; and
WHEREAS, national surveys and research studies report that nearly one in two families struggles with diaper need, and 48 percent of families
delay changing a diaper to extend the available supply; and
WHEREAS, a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for babies and toddlers to participate in childcare
programs and quality early-education programs that enable children to thrive and parents to work; and
WHEREAS, many parents struggling with diaper need report missing an average of five days of work each month due to an insufficient supply
of diapers; and
WHEREAS, without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health problems that may require medical attention resulting in
medical costs, and parents may be prevented from accessing childcare needed to go to work or school, thereby destabilizing the
family’s economic prospects and well-being; and
WHEREAS, the people of Prior Lake in Scott County recognize that diaper need is a public health issue, and addressing diaper need can lead
to economic opportunity for the state’s families and communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children and
families have access to the basic necessities required to thrive and reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Prior Lake in Scott County is proud to be home to trusted community-based organizations including SCA that recognize the
importance of diapers in ensuring health and providing economic stability for families and thus distribute diapers to families
through various channels; and
WHEREAS, through their important work of addressing diaper need, diaper banks play a critical role in supporting families, improving infant
health and wellbeing, and advancing our local and state economic growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KIRT BRIGGS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE do hereby proclaim September 15-21, 2025, as Diaper
Awareness week in the City of Prior Lake.
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Kirt Briggs, Mayor
ITEM: 9A
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 09, 2025
PREPARED BY: Jason Wedel, City Manager
PRESENTED BY: Jason Wedel
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Local
Intergovernmental Aid Agreement Between the City of Prior Lake
and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) for Years
2025 - 2027
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Local Intergovernmental Aid Agreement with
the SMSC for the years 2025 - 2027.
BACKGROUND:
For many years the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake have had a collaborative relationship. The
original Local Intergovernmental Aid Agreement (LGA) dates back to July 30, 1993. These
agreements include providing mutual aid for each other. Over the years the SMSC has made
increasing annual contributions to the City as part of these LGA agreements. The current
agreement was approved by the City Council on December 10, 2024.
Since the agreement was finalized there have been two key developments that have
significantly impacted the City's police department operations and budget: a comprehensive
staffing study and a compensation analysis.
In 2024, the City engaged Berry Dunn to conduct an independent operational and staffing
review of the Police Department. This year-long study, presented in February 2025,
recommended eight additional full-time positions to better meet current and future service
demands, including patrol officers, a sergeant, an investigator, and a records specialist. For
2026, the City plans to implement two of these positions, including the sergeant and records
specialist, as well as hire an IT manager to support police operations.
Additionally, a market compensation study completed in early 2025 revealed that police salaries
in Prior Lake were below median levels when compared with 14 peer cities. In order to remain
competitive and attract and retain high-quality personnel, we have begun to implement
adjustments to bring compensation to a fair and sustainable level.
These two developments were presented to the SMSC Business Council earlier this month with
a request to increase the annual contributions by $125,000 in 2026 and an additional $125,000
in 2027. The SMSC Business Council agreed to the increased contributions and prepared an
amendment to the existing agreement which is attached.
These additional funds are greatly appreciated and will assist the City in meeting our shared
goals with the SMSC of providing excellent public safety services while honoring the spirit of
collaboration that continues to guide our relationship.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The existing agreement includes LGA contributions of $1,400,000 in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Under the proposed amendment the LGA contributions will increase to $1,525,000 in 2026 and
$1,650,000 in 2027.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second to approve a resolution approving the amendment to the Local
Intergovernmental Aid Agreement between the City of Prior Lake and the SMSC
for the years 2025 – 2027.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Approving an amendment to the Local Intergovernmental Aid Agreement
between the City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
(SMSC) for the years 2025 – 2027.
2. LGA Amendment
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 25-___
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AID AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX
COMMUNITY (SMSC) FOR YEARS 2025 - 2027
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake and SMSC are engaged in numerous cooperative endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, both parties seek to be good neighbors to their mutual benefit; and
WHEREAS, for 30 years the SMSC has provided financial payments to the City; and
WHEREAS, a new agreement was approved on December 10, 2024 for contributions in the
years 2025, 2026, and 2027; and
WHEREAS, since that agreement was approved the City conducted both a staffing study and a
compensation study for the Police Department which identified the need to
increase staffing and adjust salaries thereby increasing the budgets for future
years; and
WHEREAS, the SMSC has agreed to amend the current agreement to increase the
contributions for the years 2026 and 2027.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council hereby approves the amendment to the Local Intergovernmental Aid
Agreement for the years 2026 and 2027.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this ____ day of __________ 2025.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager
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