[PAGE 1]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 7 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
Watch Meeting Live or Watch Replay
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Announcements
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Presentations
A. Community Development Department Annual Report
Documents:
6A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL
REPORT.PDF
7. Open To The Public
Open to the Public is an opportunity for members of the public to share
their thoughts and concerns with the City Council in a formal setting.
Anyone wanting to provide input is encouraged to contact staff or Council
Members directly to ask questions or discuss topics outside of this
meeting. Comments received before this meeting are published in the
agenda. Comments on topics that will appear before Council will be
published with that item when it is on the agenda. The purpose of this
portion of the meeting is solely for the public to provide input, which will be
given due consideration by staff and City Council. If several people want to
speak on the same topic, you are encouraged to select one or two
representatives to speak for the group. Each speaker is limited to 3
minutes.
Documents:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RECENT IMMIGRATION
ACTIVITIES.PDF
8. Approve Consent Agenda
Items in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are approved by
the City Council with one motion. The Council will not discuss these items
separately unless a Council Member requests the removal of an item for
individual consideration.
A. Approve Claims #88038 Through #88103 And Electronic Claims #2167
Through #2174
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 20260120.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260106 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260106 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Agreement With Saint Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8D ST PAUL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
E. Approve Agreement With White Bear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8E WBL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
F. Accept Deferment Application For 754 Greenhaven Drive
Documents:
8F 754 GREENDALE LANE SENIOR DEFERRAL OF
ASSESSMENT - MEMO.PDF
G. Approve Gambling Permit Application From St Odilia For April 18, 2026
Documents:
8G ST ODILIA MEMO.PDF
H. Approve Agreement With VHEDC For 2026
Documents:
8H VHEDC MEMO.PDF
I. Accept Quarterly Building Report
Documents:
8I QUARTERLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT_Q4 2025.PDF
J. Accept Pay Equity Report
Documents:
8J 2026 PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT.PDF
K. Approve Advance Authorization For Municipal State Aid Funds
Documents:
8K MEMO - 2026-01 MSA ADVANCE REQUEST.PDF
L. Approve Donation Of Expired Fire And Medical Equipment
Documents:
8L DONATION HAND IN HAND_CM MEMO_1.20.26.PDF
9. Acceptance Of Committee And Commission Minutes
10. Public Hearings
This is when the public can share their thoughts and concerns on the
specific topic listed. Comments can also be submitted ahead of the
hearing to be included in the official record. Comments are limited to 3
minutes.
11. Committee, Commission, And City Council Reports
City Council liaison invites commission/committee member to give in-
person report or reads the report (annually for each commission or
committee). Reports expected annually at minimum. Council member
reports any other city-related activities.
12. New Business
A. Adopt Resolution For Property Exchange Agreement With ISD 624
Documents:
12A ISD 624 PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH
EASEMENT AND DEED.PDF
13. Old Business
A. Approve Resolution Governing Write-In Candidate Vote Counting
Documents:
13A WRITE-IN MEMO.PDF
B. Approve Grant Agreement Between The City And Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services For Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Documents:
13B MEMO - MCES GRANT APPLICATION.PDF
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS.PDF

[PAGE 2]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 7 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
Watch Meeting Live or Watch Replay
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Announcements
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Presentations
A. Community Development Department Annual Report
Documents:
6A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL
REPORT.PDF
7. Open To The Public
Open to the Public is an opportunity for members of the public to share
their thoughts and concerns with the City Council in a formal setting.
Anyone wanting to provide input is encouraged to contact staff or Council
Members directly to ask questions or discuss topics outside of this
meeting. Comments received before this meeting are published in the
agenda. Comments on topics that will appear before Council will be
published with that item when it is on the agenda. The purpose of this
portion of the meeting is solely for the public to provide input, which will be
given due consideration by staff and City Council. If several people want to
speak on the same topic, you are encouraged to select one or two
representatives to speak for the group. Each speaker is limited to 3
minutes.
Documents:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RECENT IMMIGRATION
ACTIVITIES.PDF
8. Approve Consent Agenda
Items in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are approved by
the City Council with one motion. The Council will not discuss these items
separately unless a Council Member requests the removal of an item for
individual consideration.
A. Approve Claims #88038 Through #88103 And Electronic Claims #2167
Through #2174
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 20260120.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260106 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260106 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Agreement With Saint Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8D ST PAUL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
E. Approve Agreement With White Bear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8E WBL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
F. Accept Deferment Application For 754 Greenhaven Drive
Documents:
8F 754 GREENDALE LANE SENIOR DEFERRAL OF
ASSESSMENT - MEMO.PDF
G. Approve Gambling Permit Application From St Odilia For April 18, 2026
Documents:
8G ST ODILIA MEMO.PDF
H. Approve Agreement With VHEDC For 2026
Documents:
8H VHEDC MEMO.PDF
I. Accept Quarterly Building Report
Documents:
8I QUARTERLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT_Q4 2025.PDF
J. Accept Pay Equity Report
Documents:
8J 2026 PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT.PDF
K. Approve Advance Authorization For Municipal State Aid Funds
Documents:
8K MEMO - 2026-01 MSA ADVANCE REQUEST.PDF
L. Approve Donation Of Expired Fire And Medical Equipment
Documents:
8L DONATION HAND IN HAND_CM MEMO_1.20.26.PDF
9. Acceptance Of Committee And Commission Minutes
10. Public Hearings
This is when the public can share their thoughts and concerns on the
specific topic listed. Comments can also be submitted ahead of the
hearing to be included in the official record. Comments are limited to 3
minutes.
11. Committee, Commission, And City Council Reports
City Council liaison invites commission/committee member to give in-
person report or reads the report (annually for each commission or
committee). Reports expected annually at minimum. Council member
reports any other city-related activities.
12. New Business
A. Adopt Resolution For Property Exchange Agreement With ISD 624
Documents:
12A ISD 624 PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH
EASEMENT AND DEED.PDF
13. Old Business
A. Approve Resolution Governing Write-In Candidate Vote Counting
Documents:
13A WRITE-IN MEMO.PDF
B. Approve Grant Agreement Between The City And Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services For Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Documents:
13B MEMO - MCES GRANT APPLICATION.PDF
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS.PDF

[PAGE 3]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 7 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
Watch Meeting Live or Watch Replay
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Announcements
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Presentations
A. Community Development Department Annual Report
Documents:
6A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL
REPORT.PDF
7. Open To The Public
Open to the Public is an opportunity for members of the public to share
their thoughts and concerns with the City Council in a formal setting.
Anyone wanting to provide input is encouraged to contact staff or Council
Members directly to ask questions or discuss topics outside of this
meeting. Comments received before this meeting are published in the
agenda. Comments on topics that will appear before Council will be
published with that item when it is on the agenda. The purpose of this
portion of the meeting is solely for the public to provide input, which will be
given due consideration by staff and City Council. If several people want to
speak on the same topic, you are encouraged to select one or two
representatives to speak for the group. Each speaker is limited to 3
minutes.
Documents:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RECENT IMMIGRATION
ACTIVITIES.PDF
8. Approve Consent Agenda
Items in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are approved by
the City Council with one motion. The Council will not discuss these items
separately unless a Council Member requests the removal of an item for
individual consideration.
A. Approve Claims #88038 Through #88103 And Electronic Claims #2167
Through #2174
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 20260120.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260106 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260106 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Agreement With Saint Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8D ST PAUL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
E. Approve Agreement With White Bear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8E WBL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
F. Accept Deferment Application For 754 Greenhaven Drive
Documents:
8F 754 GREENDALE LANE SENIOR DEFERRAL OF
ASSESSMENT - MEMO.PDF
G. Approve Gambling Permit Application From St Odilia For April 18, 2026
Documents:
8G ST ODILIA MEMO.PDF
H. Approve Agreement With VHEDC For 2026
Documents:
8H VHEDC MEMO.PDF
I. Accept Quarterly Building Report
Documents:
8I QUARTERLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT_Q4 2025.PDF
J. Accept Pay Equity Report
Documents:
8J 2026 PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT.PDF
K. Approve Advance Authorization For Municipal State Aid Funds
Documents:
8K MEMO - 2026-01 MSA ADVANCE REQUEST.PDF
L. Approve Donation Of Expired Fire And Medical Equipment
Documents:
8L DONATION HAND IN HAND_CM MEMO_1.20.26.PDF
9. Acceptance Of Committee And Commission Minutes
10. Public Hearings
This is when the public can share their thoughts and concerns on the
specific topic listed. Comments can also be submitted ahead of the
hearing to be included in the official record. Comments are limited to 3
minutes.
11. Committee, Commission, And City Council Reports
City Council liaison invites commission/committee member to give in-
person report or reads the report (annually for each commission or
committee). Reports expected annually at minimum. Council member
reports any other city-related activities.
12. New Business
A. Adopt Resolution For Property Exchange Agreement With ISD 624
Documents:
12A ISD 624 PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH
EASEMENT AND DEED.PDF
13. Old Business
A. Approve Resolution Governing Write-In Candidate Vote Counting
Documents:
13A WRITE-IN MEMO.PDF
B. Approve Grant Agreement Between The City And Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services For Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Documents:
13B MEMO - MCES GRANT APPLICATION.PDF
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS.PDF

[PAGE 4]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 7 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
Watch Meeting Live or Watch Replay
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Announcements
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Presentations
A. Community Development Department Annual Report
Documents:
6A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNUAL
REPORT.PDF
7. Open To The Public
Open to the Public is an opportunity for members of the public to share
their thoughts and concerns with the City Council in a formal setting.
Anyone wanting to provide input is encouraged to contact staff or Council
Members directly to ask questions or discuss topics outside of this
meeting. Comments received before this meeting are published in the
agenda. Comments on topics that will appear before Council will be
published with that item when it is on the agenda. The purpose of this
portion of the meeting is solely for the public to provide input, which will be
given due consideration by staff and City Council. If several people want to
speak on the same topic, you are encouraged to select one or two
representatives to speak for the group. Each speaker is limited to 3
minutes.
Documents:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING RECENT IMMIGRATION
ACTIVITIES.PDF
8. Approve Consent Agenda
Items in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are approved by
the City Council with one motion. The Council will not discuss these items
separately unless a Council Member requests the removal of an item for
individual consideration.
A. Approve Claims #88038 Through #88103 And Electronic Claims #2167
Through #2174
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 20260120.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260106 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of January 6, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260106 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Agreement With Saint Paul Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8D ST PAUL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
E. Approve Agreement With White Bear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
Documents:
8E WBL CHAMBER AGREEMENT.PDF
F. Accept Deferment Application For 754 Greenhaven Drive
Documents:
8F 754 GREENDALE LANE SENIOR DEFERRAL OF
ASSESSMENT - MEMO.PDF
G. Approve Gambling Permit Application From St Odilia For April 18, 2026
Documents:
8G ST ODILIA MEMO.PDF
H. Approve Agreement With VHEDC For 2026
Documents:
8H VHEDC MEMO.PDF
I. Accept Quarterly Building Report
Documents:
8I QUARTERLY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT_Q4 2025.PDF
J. Accept Pay Equity Report
Documents:
8J 2026 PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT.PDF
K. Approve Advance Authorization For Municipal State Aid Funds
Documents:
8K MEMO - 2026-01 MSA ADVANCE REQUEST.PDF
L. Approve Donation Of Expired Fire And Medical Equipment
Documents:
8L DONATION HAND IN HAND_CM MEMO_1.20.26.PDF
9. Acceptance Of Committee And Commission Minutes
10. Public Hearings
This is when the public can share their thoughts and concerns on the
specific topic listed. Comments can also be submitted ahead of the
hearing to be included in the official record. Comments are limited to 3
minutes.
11. Committee, Commission, And City Council Reports
City Council liaison invites commission/committee member to give in-
person report or reads the report (annually for each commission or
committee). Reports expected annually at minimum. Council member
reports any other city-related activities.
12. New Business
A. Adopt Resolution For Property Exchange Agreement With ISD 624
Documents:
12A ISD 624 PROPERTY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH
EASEMENT AND DEED.PDF
13. Old Business
A. Approve Resolution Governing Write-In Candidate Vote Counting
Documents:
13A WRITE-IN MEMO.PDF
B. Approve Grant Agreement Between The City And Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services For Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Documents:
13B MEMO - MCES GRANT APPLICATION.PDF
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS.PDF