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Forest Lake council recognizes long-serving prosecutor, swears in police appointments and approves public‑engagement, watershed letters
Summary
Council honored prosecuting attorney Mike Welch for 43 years, swore in Luke Handcraft and John Gladder to police roles, approved a $20,000 public‑engagement contract for a new public works facility and authorized comment letters to two watershed districts on rule updates.
At its April 13 meeting the Forest Lake City Council honored longtime city prosecuting attorney Mike Welch for 43 years of service and swore in two new police officers, then acted on several administrative items including community engagement for a proposed Public Works facility and watershed rule comment letters.
Mayor Roberts presented a formal recognition for Mike Welch, noting his four decades-plus of service and partnership with the police department; Welch accepted the recognition and thanked staff, family and officers he worked with over his tenure.
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