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Vadnais Heights City Council Meeting

January 20, 2026 · Vadnais Heights, MN
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-20 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 15, 2026 from www.cityvadnaisheights.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mike Krachmer (Mayor)
✓ Erik Goebel (Council Member)
✓ Kelly Jozwowski (Council Member)
✓ Katherine Doll Kanne (Council Member)
✓ Jerry Moynagh (Council Member)
✓ Kevin Watson (City Administrator)
✓ Erich Hartmann (City Attorney)
✓ Jim Hauth (Public Works Director)
✓ Nolan Wall (Planning/Community Development Director)
✓ Kurt Frison (Fire Chief)
✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#1

AYES: 5, NAYS: 0

#2

AYES: 5, NAYS: 0

#3

AYES: 5, NAYS: 0

#4

AYES: 5, NAYS: 0

#5

AYES: 5, NAYS: 0

Agenda Items

#1

Open Meeting

The meeting was opened by Mayor Mike Krachmer at 7:01 p.m.
#2

Roll Call

City Administrator Kevin Watson read the roll.
#3

Pledge of Allegiance

Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
#4

Announcements

City Administrator Kevin Watson read various announcements.
#5

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved.
#6

Presentations

A presentation was given by the Community Development Department.
#7

Open to the Public

The floor was opened to the public at 7:28 p.m.
#8

Approval of Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was approved.
#9

Acceptance of Committee and Commission Minutes

None.
#10

Public Hearings

None.
#11

Committee, Commission, and City Council Reports

Reports were given by council members and city staff.
#12

New Business

Several resolutions were adopted.
#13

Old Business

Several resolutions were adopted.
#14

Staff Reports

Reports were given by city staff.
#15

Consideration of Future Topics for City Council

None.
#16

Adjourn Meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Public Comments

6 speakers
Jocelyn Lee · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Expressed concerns about the fear in the community and asked the council to speak out against federal actions.

Leslie Scherer · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Shared concerns about the threat to safety of the community and asked the council to do what it can to protect its residents.

Paul and Ann Capeder · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Expressed frustration and fear inspired by federal agents in the community and asked for advice from local law enforcement.

Mary Witzel · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Urged ongoing communication to reassure neighbors that the community is not okay with federal actions.

Sara Grimm · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Thanked the council for its statements and reiterated that communication on ways to support the community is needed.

Jerry Moynagh · Topic: Immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Asked all to follow laws for protest and enforcement and urged the community to contact federal legislatures to urge collaboration on immigration.