[PAGE 1]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 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
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.
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 #88158 Through #88218 And Electronic Claims #2179
Through #2182
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 021726.PDF
1. US Bank Payment Of $11,151.79
Documents:
8A1 US BANK PAYMENT.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260204 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260204 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Gambling Application LG220 From VHEDC
Documents:
8D VHEDC GAMBLING PERMIT MEMO.PDF
E. Approve Hire Of Public Service Worker III
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
F. Authorize Interviews From Existing Applicant Pool For Public Service
Worker I
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
G. Accept And Acknowledge Donations
Documents:
8G ACCEPT DONATIONS 2-17-26.PDF
H. Approve CIP Purchase Of Large-Area Mower
Documents:
8H LARGE MOWER PURCHASE2026.PDF
I. Approve Loan Administrator Agreement
Documents:
8I LOAN ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT.PDF
J. Approve Permanent Easement Acquisition For Project 2026-01
Documents:
8J ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT
ACQUISITION - GREENHAVEN MEMO.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. Approve Home Improvement Loan Program Revisions
Documents:
12A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
REVISIONS.PDF
B. Approve Inclusion In The Cities For Safe And Stable Communities
Coalition
Documents:
12B SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES.PDF
C. Approve Goal Setting Agreement And Work Plan From Dave Unmacht
Documents:
12C 2026 GOALS MEMO.PDF
13. Old Business
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS 021726.PDF

[PAGE 2]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 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
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.
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 #88158 Through #88218 And Electronic Claims #2179
Through #2182
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 021726.PDF
1. US Bank Payment Of $11,151.79
Documents:
8A1 US BANK PAYMENT.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260204 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260204 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Gambling Application LG220 From VHEDC
Documents:
8D VHEDC GAMBLING PERMIT MEMO.PDF
E. Approve Hire Of Public Service Worker III
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
F. Authorize Interviews From Existing Applicant Pool For Public Service
Worker I
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
G. Accept And Acknowledge Donations
Documents:
8G ACCEPT DONATIONS 2-17-26.PDF
H. Approve CIP Purchase Of Large-Area Mower
Documents:
8H LARGE MOWER PURCHASE2026.PDF
I. Approve Loan Administrator Agreement
Documents:
8I LOAN ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT.PDF
J. Approve Permanent Easement Acquisition For Project 2026-01
Documents:
8J ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT
ACQUISITION - GREENHAVEN MEMO.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. Approve Home Improvement Loan Program Revisions
Documents:
12A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
REVISIONS.PDF
B. Approve Inclusion In The Cities For Safe And Stable Communities
Coalition
Documents:
12B SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES.PDF
C. Approve Goal Setting Agreement And Work Plan From Dave Unmacht
Documents:
12C 2026 GOALS MEMO.PDF
13. Old Business
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS 021726.PDF

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Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 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
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.
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 #88158 Through #88218 And Electronic Claims #2179
Through #2182
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 021726.PDF
1. US Bank Payment Of $11,151.79
Documents:
8A1 US BANK PAYMENT.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260204 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260204 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Gambling Application LG220 From VHEDC
Documents:
8D VHEDC GAMBLING PERMIT MEMO.PDF
E. Approve Hire Of Public Service Worker III
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
F. Authorize Interviews From Existing Applicant Pool For Public Service
Worker I
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
G. Accept And Acknowledge Donations
Documents:
8G ACCEPT DONATIONS 2-17-26.PDF
H. Approve CIP Purchase Of Large-Area Mower
Documents:
8H LARGE MOWER PURCHASE2026.PDF
I. Approve Loan Administrator Agreement
Documents:
8I LOAN ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT.PDF
J. Approve Permanent Easement Acquisition For Project 2026-01
Documents:
8J ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT
ACQUISITION - GREENHAVEN MEMO.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. Approve Home Improvement Loan Program Revisions
Documents:
12A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
REVISIONS.PDF
B. Approve Inclusion In The Cities For Safe And Stable Communities
Coalition
Documents:
12B SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES.PDF
C. Approve Goal Setting Agreement And Work Plan From Dave Unmacht
Documents:
12C 2026 GOALS MEMO.PDF
13. Old Business
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS 021726.PDF

[PAGE 4]
Contact city council and staff
Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, February 17, 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
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.
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 #88158 Through #88218 And Electronic Claims #2179
Through #2182
Documents:
8A CLAIMS 021726.PDF
1. US Bank Payment Of $11,151.79
Documents:
8A1 US BANK PAYMENT.PDF
B. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Workshop Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8B 20260204 WORKSHOP MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
C. Approve Minutes Of The Regular Council Meeting Of February 4, 2026
Documents:
8C 20260204 MEETING MINUTES DRAFT.PDF
D. Approve Gambling Application LG220 From VHEDC
Documents:
8D VHEDC GAMBLING PERMIT MEMO.PDF
E. Approve Hire Of Public Service Worker III
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
F. Authorize Interviews From Existing Applicant Pool For Public Service
Worker I
Documents:
8EF MEMO - RECOMMENDATION OF HIRE PSW-III,
PARKS.PDF
G. Accept And Acknowledge Donations
Documents:
8G ACCEPT DONATIONS 2-17-26.PDF
H. Approve CIP Purchase Of Large-Area Mower
Documents:
8H LARGE MOWER PURCHASE2026.PDF
I. Approve Loan Administrator Agreement
Documents:
8I LOAN ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT.PDF
J. Approve Permanent Easement Acquisition For Project 2026-01
Documents:
8J ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT
ACQUISITION - GREENHAVEN MEMO.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. Approve Home Improvement Loan Program Revisions
Documents:
12A HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
REVISIONS.PDF
B. Approve Inclusion In The Cities For Safe And Stable Communities
Coalition
Documents:
12B SAFE AND STABLE COMMUNITIES.PDF
C. Approve Goal Setting Agreement And Work Plan From Dave Unmacht
Documents:
12C 2026 GOALS MEMO.PDF
13. Old Business
14. Staff Reports
15. Consideration Of Future Topics For City Council
16. Adjourn Meeting
17. Forecasted Items
Documents:
FORECASTED ITEMS 021726.PDF