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Mendota Heights Council adopts consent agenda, renews emergency management agreement
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Mendota Heights City Council unanimously adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda that included Resolution 2026-03 renewing the Emergency Management Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County, financial authorizations and routine administrative items.
The Mendota Heights City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, called to order at 6:00 p.m., and unanimously approved its agenda and a bundled consent agenda that included renewing the city’s emergency management joint powers agreement and several routine financial and administrative actions.
Mayor Stephanie B. Levine called the meeting to order. Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt the agenda; Councilor Paper seconded and the motion passed, 5-0. Councilor Lorberbaum then moved approval of the consent agenda; Councilor Mazzitello seconded and the consent agenda passed, 5-0.
The consent agenda bundled routine and administrative items approved without separate debate. The council’s consent vote authorized: approval of the Dec. 16, 2025 City Council regular and work session minutes; designation of an acting mayor and the official newspaper for 2026; acknowledgment of the October Par 3 financial report; approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Omnibus Agreement with the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Saint Paul; adoption of Resolution 2026-03 renewing the Emergency Management Joint Powers Agreement between Dakota County and the City of Mendota Heights; authorization for the purchase of park AEDs; approval of 2026 financial items including authority for the finance director to execute electronic payments and prepay claims; and approval of the claims list.
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson used the brief announcements portion of the meeting to outline upcoming community events and activities. During council comments, members offered New Year greetings: Councilor Paper and Councilor Mazzitello wished residents a happy 2026, Councilor Lorberbaum thanked volunteers who served on city commissions and noted a reception held before the meeting, and Mayor Levine offered greetings to the community.
Councilor Maczko moved to adjourn; Councilor Mazzitello seconded. The motion carried 5-0, and Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. The minutes were attested by City Clerk Nancy Bauer.
