Chris Kostik

The council reviewed and approved several items, including an exempt gambling permit for the Minnesota JCC, final payment for pavement overlay projects, and a preliminary plat for the Cardinal Pass 2nd Addition. Additionally, the council discussed and reviewed an updated timeline for the comprehensive plan and approved payment of claims and bank transfer requests.

The meeting agenda covered multiple items, including the Sheriff's Report and a Consent Agenda. Key items for discussion included providing meals for election judges, considering a Communications Intern Position, and addressing Resolution 2026-10 for Cardinal Pass 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat. The meeting also included an Open Forum for public comment and presentations such as the CSTS Year End Reviews. The Council planned to approve several resolutions and agreements related to infrastructure improvements for 'The Ranch of Credit River,' plat approvals for 'Simonette Addition,' and a Master Services Agreement with MSA for general planning services, along with a related Task Order.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included routine consent items such as approving the final payment for the 2025 Microsurfacing Project, approving a specific check from a previous agenda, and approving general claims and transfer requests. Key general business items involved considering the restart of the City's Newsletter, discussing the use of City Hall by a community group (Credit River Antique Tractor Club), making a recommendation to reappoint three applicants to the Planning Commission, discussing the provision of meals for Election Judges, approving City Council Shared Commitments of Elected Officials, and considering the creation of a new Permit Technician Position.

The meeting agenda included approval or amendment of the agenda, the Sheriff's Report, and a Consent Agenda covering multiple items. Consent agenda items included approval of the January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting minutes, consideration of a Premises Gambling Permit for Lakeville South Football Association, ordering plans and specifications for the 2026 Microsurfacing Project, approving resolutions related to variances (Simonette Variance Resolution 2026-04), accepting infrastructure improvements and reducing Letters of Credit for The Yellowstone of Credit River and its Second Addition, and approving a letter to the Scott County Board of Commissioners regarding a health insurance pool study, as well as payment of claims. General Business included opening the application period for Planning Commission seats and a discussion of a draft ordinance for Council salaries effective in 2027.

The meeting agenda included administrative items such as approving the agenda, receiving the Sheriff's Report, and addressing the Consent Agenda which covered minutes from December 15, 2025, and payment of claims. Key discussions in General Business involved passing Resolution 2026-01 for official council designations and appointments, including the Acting Mayor and official newspaper/depository; considering the 2026 Fee Schedule via Ordinance 2026-01 and Resolution 2026-02; reviewing City Council Bylaws; selecting a contractor for General Planning Services; discussing Simonette Variances; approving a candidate for Accounting Technician; and addressing the 2026-2031 Scott County Law Enforcement Services Agreement, which included an amendment regarding annual cost increases. Discussions also covered City Council Bylaws and the Permit Technician Position. A Public Hearing was held for the Truth in Taxation regarding the 2026 Budget and Levy, resulting in the adoption of the final budget and levy resolutions.