SUNFISH LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
First Calvary Baptist Church – 5495 S Robert Trail
7:00 P.M.
Attendants
Mayor: Acting Mayor Mike Hovey
Councilmembers: Present: Steve Bulach, Tom Hendrickson, and Shannon Nelson
Absent: Mayor Dan O’Leary
City Clerk: Christy Wilcox
City Attorney: Kori Land
City Treasurer: Char Stark
City Forester: Jim Nayes
1. Call to Order
Acting Mayor Hovey called the meeting to order.
Councilmember Bulach informed the city council that he has officially registered as a voter in another state so therefore, he is unable to serve as a member of the Sunfish Lake city council. Attorney Land stated that state law does require that he must resign his position as city councilmember effective immediately.
Councilmember Nelson accepted notice that Councilmember Bulach has resigned from the Sunfish Lake city council, seconded by Councilmember Hovey. Motion carried (3-0).
2. Approve Agenda
Acting Mayor Hovey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Hendrickson to adopt the agenda with the addition of item 3h – Accept Resignation of Councilmember Bulach, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion carried (3-0).
3. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Nelson to approve the consent agenda as follows, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (3-0).
a) Approve regular meeting minutes of February 10, 2026
b) List of Bills
c) Monthly Financial Statements
d) Building Inspection Report
e) City Forester Report
f) Public Safety Report
g) Engineer’s Report
h) Accept Resignation of Councilmember Bulach
4. Comments from the Public
Steve Bulach thanked current and past mayors, councilmembers, and staff for their work over the years.
5. Presentation
There were no presentations.
6. Planning Commission Items
There were no Planning Commission items.
7. New Business
a. Snowplowing Policy
The city council discussed changing the policy from requiring a 2-inch snow event to just 1-inch, aiming to improve road conditions compared to last year. The attorney informed the city council that because the agreement with the snow removal contractor, including the policy, was approved at the last meeting, staff may need to renegotiate a new contract. The City Engineer was directed to discuss with the contractor any suggested policy changes.
b. Discuss Adding the Pledge of Allegiance to the Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hendrickson to approve the addition of the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda and authorize the expenditure of up to $100.00 for the purchase of a flag, seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion carried (3-0).
c. Transfer of Funds to Close ARPA Fund
Moved by Acting Mayor Hovey to approve the request to transfer $61,412.09 to close out the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund, seconded by Councilmember Hendrickson. Motion carried (3-0).
8. Adjourn
Acting Mayor Hovey adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Christy Wilcox, City Clerk Mike Hovey, Acting 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.