SUNFISH LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
First Calvary Baptist Church – 5495 S Robert Trail
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Mayor O’Leary called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor O’Leary
Councilmembers Tom Hendrickson, Mike Hovey, Shannon Nelson, Claire Noble
Absent: None
Staff Present:
City Clerk: Christy Wilcox
City Treasurer: Char Stark
City Planner: Lori Johnson
Chief of Police: Brian Sturgeon
City Forester: Jim Nayes
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
Mayor O’Leary asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Hovey to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (5-0).
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hendrickson to approve the consent agenda as follows, seconded by Mayor O’Leary. Motion carried (5-0).
a) Approve regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2026
b) List of Payments and Monthly Financial Statements
c) Building Permit Report
d) City Forester Report
e) Public Safety Report
f) Engineer’s Report
g) Planner’s Report
h) Award contract for the 2026 Rejuvenator Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC in the amount of $18,705.00
6. Comments from the Public
There were no citizens’ comments.
7. Presentation
There are no presentations.
8. Planning Commission Items
There are no Planning Commission items.
9. New Business
a. 2027 Budget Update
Mayor O’Leary gave a brief update and overview of the actions to be taken this evening. An email was sent to residents regarding the discussion that was held at the August 18th City Council meeting.
Treasurer Stark presented the 2027 preliminary budget with three options as directed by the City Council.
After discussion, the City Council would like to consider the resolution using Option #3 which is using $300,000 of the city’s surplus.
Moved by O’Leary to adopt Resolution No. 26-8, setting non-to-exceed tax levy for collection in the year 2027, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (4 ayes – 1 nay, Nelson).
b. Professional Services Agreement for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
Planner Johnson presented an overview of the professional services agreement for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Staff are recommending that the City Council approve the agreement which will allow WSB and City Staff to begin the required update on a schedule that supports meaningful public input, adequate review, and timely completion.
Moved by Mayor O’Leary to approve the Professional Services Agreement with WSB for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (5-0)
8. Adjourn
Mayor O’Leary adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
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Christy Wilcox, City Clerk Dan O’Leary, Mayor
We are a small community proud of our heritage and committed to the preservation of our pristine, rural character. We cherish our privacy, yet know we are part of a thriving Dakota County and the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. With these partnerships in mind, we strive to preserve that unique spirit which is Sunfish Lake, Minnesota.