Council committee updates; workshop adjourns unanimously

Jan 27, 2026

Councilmembers provided brief committee updates on watershed management, the Fire Relief Association, community education and law enforcement committees. Councilmember Jonathan Shafto moved to adjourn and the motion, seconded by Karen Godfrey, carried unanimously at 7:49 p.m.

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Councilmember Jonathan Shafto reported on recent activity of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO). Councilmember Scott Schue summarized upcoming Fire Relief Association matters and asked staff to follow up on whether a stipend discussion applied to him; City Administrator Sarah Cotton said she would follow up. Councilmember Karen Godfrey said she will attend the Anoka Hennepin Community Education meeting in February. Mayor Barthel gave brief updates on the Joint Law Enforcement Committee and his role as Chair of the Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission and noted challenges facing that organization.

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