City of Lexington Council unanimously approves eight resolutions, two leases and election judge appointments

The City of Lexington City Council met July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at 9180 Lexington Avenue and approved eight resolutions, authorized two commercial leases, adopted the 2027 North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget and appointed election judges, with all motions carrying by 5-0 votes.

Mayor Murphy presided over the meeting. Councilmembers DeVries, Mahr, Winge and Hunt were present, along with City Administrator Bill Petracek, City Attorney Kurt Glaser and Finance Director Chris Galiov.

Why it matters: The council’s actions include a resolution to cease participation in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan and a budget amendment and fund transfer, both of which alter the city’s fiscal or service arrangements. The approvals also clear routine administrative items — surplus sales, business-license renewals and election judge appointments — that keep municipal operations moving ahead of the 2026 election season.

Votes at a glance

• Resolution 26-06 — "A Resolution Opting to Cease Participation in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan." Motion: Councilmember Winge moved to approve; Councilmember DeVries seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Resolution 26-07 — "A Resolution Authorizing a Budget Amendment and Permanent Fund Transfer." Motion: Councilmember DeVries moved to approve; Councilmember Winge seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Resolution 26-08 — "A Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the Primary Election to be Held August 11, 2026 and for the General Election to be held November 3, 2026." Motion: Councilmember Mahr moved to approve; Councilmember DeVries seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Resolution 26-09 — "A Resolution Approving the Sale of Surplus Equipment." Motion: Councilmember Mahr moved to approve; Councilmember DeVries seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Approval of the 2027 North Metro Telecommunications Commission budget. Motion: Councilmember Winge moved to approve; Councilmember DeVries seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Commercial lease with Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District Republicans. Motion: Councilmember Winge moved to approve; Mayor Murphy seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Commercial lease with Circle Pines–Lexington Lions Club (amendment to change the word "officer" to "office"). Motion: Mayor Murphy moved to approve with the amendment; Councilmember DeVries seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

• Business license renewals. Motion: Councilmember DeVries moved to approve; Councilmember Winge seconded. Outcome: Approved, motion carried 5-0.

Other actions and discussion

The consent agenda, approved earlier in the meeting, included the June 18, 2026 council minutes, lists of claims and checks and financial reports showing cash balances and a fund summary of budget-to-actuals. During council input, Councilmember Mahr asked that printed packets omit the check register to conserve paper; Councilmember Winge congratulated Brian Goetzke on his appointment as Centennial Lakes Police Chief. City Administrator Bill Petracek had no report.

The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. after a final motion to adjourn passed 5-0.