SUNFISH LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, June 9, 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 Monday, June 9, 2026.
Christy Wilcox, City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Claire Noble.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor O’Leary
Councilmembers Tom Hendrickson, Mike Hovey, Shannon Nelson, and Claire Noble
Staff Present:
City Clerk: Christy Wilcox
City Attorney: Kori Land
City Treasurer: Char Stark
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. Councilmember Nelson requested to add item #9c – discussion on airport noise complaints.
Moved by Councilmember Hendrickson to adopt the agenda, as amended, seconded by Councilmember Hovey. Motion carried (5-0).
5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Nelson to approve the consent agenda as follows, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (5-0).
a) Approve regular meeting minutes of May 12, 2026
b) List of Bills
c) Monthly Financial Statements
d) Building Permit Report
e) City Forester Report
f) Public Safety Report
g) Engineer’s Report
h) Planner’s Report
i) Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for Conducting Post-Election Review
j) Appointment of Election Judges
k) Agreement for Professional Services with IDL Web, Inc.
6. Comments from the Public
There were no comments from the public.
7. Presentation
Victor Obisakin, Met Council
Patrick Boylan, Met Council Sector Representative
8. Planning Commission Items
There were no Planning Commission items.
9. New Business
a. Discussion on Harmon Park
Mayor O’Leary opened the meeting to the public for comments. The following citizens spoke in favor of keeping Harmon Park as it is today and not selling the land for development:
· Peter Molinaro
· Tammy Gallagher
· Richard Braun
· Scott Buell
· Jim Stowell
· Jeff Vierzba
· John and Frances Lamey
Moved by Councilmember Hovey to not more forward with selling of the land at Harmon Park for future development, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion carried (5-0).
Moved by Mayor O’Leary to authorize the City Forester to obtain quotes to clear out the trail in Harmon Park to be completed this year at a cost not to exceed $5,000 and obtain a quote for annual maintenance of the park, seconded by Councilmember Hovey. Motion carried (5-0).
b. License Agreement between the City of Sunfish Lake and Metro Bowhunters Resource Base
Moved by Councilmember Hendrickson to approve the license agreement between the City of Sunfish Lake and Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, Inc. for Deer Hunting Seasons in 2026-2028, seconded by Councilmember Hovey. Motion carried (5-0).
c. Airport Noise Issues
Councilmember Nelson received complaints about airport noise and asked if representatives from MSP Commission could provide a brief update. Mayor O’Leary discussed the RNAV procedures and noted that a meeting might be difficult to get scheduled. However, the MSP does offer quarterly Listening Sessions for residents to receive updates on the MSP Noise Oversight Committee and its activities and allow for an opportunity to provide comments and voice concerns on aircraft noise issues.
8. Adjourn
Mayor O’Leary adjourned the meeting at 8:20 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.