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Regular Meeting of the
Vadnais Heights City Council
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
1. Open Meeting
Krachmer opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Mayor Mike Krachmer; Council Members Erik Goebel, Kelly Jozwowski,
Katherine Doll Kanne, and Jerry Moynagh.
Members absent: none.
Also present: City Administrator Kevin Watson, Assistant City Administrator Kaylin Clement,
City Attorney Erich Hartmann, Public Works Director Jim Hauth, Planning/Community
Development Director Nolan Wall, Fire ChiefKurt Frison, Deputy Clerk Phillip Lundquist.
2. Roll Call
Watson read the roll.
3. Pledge ofAllegiance
Those present recited the Pledge ofAllegiance.
4. Announcements
Watson read various announcements.
5. Approval ofAgenda
Motion by Goebel, seconded by Jozwowski, to approve the agenda of March 3, 2026.
Ayes— 5 Nays— 0 Agenda is approved.
6. Presentations
Diamond Hunter, Executive Director of Solid Ground, presented. The mission ofSolid Ground is
to prevent and end homelessness for families. The group was founded in 1987, located near
Century College. Tutoring and wrap-around services are provided. Solid Ground is centered on
families and provides a housing advocate, family advocate, and a child and youth advocate to
help provide stability for those families. The holistic work includes prevention ofhousing
instability which is proactive and cost-effective, transitional housing including life skills to
improve health and long-term success, permanent supportive housing for those with disabilities
and promoting independence. Prevention helps families stay in their homes or ease transitions.
Wrap-around services include tutoring, financial literacy, respite spaces, employment and
workforce referrals, tenant education and individualized case management. Summer camps help
support youth when school resources are not otherwise available. Hunter presented success rates
and atimeline ofnumber offamilies. The Vadnais Heights project is a 12-apartment building to
support the transitional housing program and permanent supportive housing. There will be a
playground area and other amenities for the families here. Solid Ground partners with Bridging
so families will be moving into furnished apartments. Families have to be connected for six
months, but some stay in contact longer to share stories and touchpoints.
There will be a breakfast on May 6 at Jimmy' s the community is invited to attend. Grand
opening ofthe Vadnais Heights Project is June 18, 2026.

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7. Open to the Public
Krachmer opened the floor to the public at 7:21 p.m.
There being no one who wished to speak, Krachmer closed the floor at 7:22 p.m.
8. Approval ofConsentAgenda
Motion by Moynagh, seconded by Jozwowski, to approve the Consent Agenda, items 8A through
8C.
A. Approve Claims# 88219 through# 88278 and Electronic Claims# 2183 through# 2186
B. Approve Minutes ofthe Regular Workshop Meeting ofFebruary 17, 2026
C. Approve Minutes ofthe Regular Council Meeting ofFebruary 17, 2026
Ayes— 5 Nays— 0 Consent Agenda is approved.
9. Acceptance ofCommittee and Commission Minutes
A.Accept Minutes ofthe Health and Public Safety Meeting ofJanuary 28, 2026
10. Public Hearings
None.
11. Committee, Commission, and City Council Reports
Moynagh— Went to a Midway Chamber February 18 meeting that included St. Paul Mayor Her.
Attended funeral for Bob Hellen who was a pillar ofthe community.
Jozwowski— nothing to report, but asks residents to wear bright things when walking in the
evening.
Doll Kanne— VLAWMO Board ofDirectors met last week. Projects include resiliency studies
which includes Vadnais Heights. Noted VLAWMO is apublicly funded entity and meetings are
open to the public, mission is to protect local waters.
Goebel— nothing to report.
Krachmer— Krachmer has been representing the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities
coalition which now includes more than 30 cities. The coalition has met with Governor Walz' s
staff.Also met with Senator Xiong, chair ofthe State and Local Government Committee. Happy
to have Solid Ground at this meeting, they will be a great addition to the city. Workshop included
a representative from the City Attorney' s Office. Encouraged by people volunteering for the
commissions. Co-hosting a community gathering at Christthe Servant Church on March 19, for
community support. Food donations will be accepted.
12. New Business
A. Approve Commission Appointments
Clement presented the commission appointments. This is the first year all full-time and
alternate positions are full, the only vacancy is Youth Liaison for Planning Commission.
Motion by Doll Kanne, seconded by Goebel, to appoint four residents previously
interviewed to the Park, Recreation& Trails and Health& Public Safety Commissions as
listed below.
Caitlin Ostman— Park, Recreation& Trails—Alternate

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Claire Jozwowski— Park, Recreation& Trails— Youth Liaison
Cristina Mlejnek— Health& Public Safety - Alternate
Jay Dreher— Health& Public Safety - Youth Liaison
Ayes - 4 Nays— 0 Abstain- Jozwowski Motion is approved.
B. Approve Fire Station Furniture Vendor
Watson presented information on the furniture vendor. Atmosphere also is keyed in to the
IT needs and lighting. Frison spoke on qualities ofthe vendor. Vendor will work with
architects and work with the state-contract process to acquire furniture. Watson and
Frison had toured Waconia. Doll Kanne asked what made Atmosphere stand out. Frison
responded that the team approach and durability ofproduct line.
Motion by Jozwowski, seconded by Doll Kanne, to authorize city staff to enter into
agreement with Atmosphere Commercial Interiors for Furniture Products for the Vadnais
Heights Fire Station Project.
Ayes— 5 Nays— 0 Resolution is adopted.
13. Old Business
None.
14. Staff Reports
Lundquist—Nothing to report.
Frison— New ladder truck arrived, will be responding to calls in about a month.
Clement— Nothing to report.
Hauth— Progress made with the grant for the stormwater and trail project in the wooded wetland
behind City Hall, as the project made it into the legislative bill. Project will help filter water
before it gets to the St Paul water supply. Sanitary sewer access path is nearing completion and is
for pedestrian traffic only and fencing to notify the parts that are not open to the public.
Wall— Nothing to report.
Hartmann— Nothing to report.
Watson— Middle housing bill is working its way through committee, and may take many forms
before final votes. Bonding bill may also go through many iterations before final votes.
15. Consideration ofFuture Topics for City Council
16. Adjrurn Meeting
Motion by Jozwowkki, seconded by Doll Kanne, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Ayes— 5 Nays— 0 Meeting is adjourned.
Respe,c , ly submitted,
KevinWatson, City Administrator