City Council - 8/18/25 7:00:00PM

The City Council meeting of Savage, MN, held on August 18, 2025, included several procurement-related discussions and updates. The council approved resolutions related to personnel actions, engineering projects including the 2026 street improvement project (City Project 2601), and the Highway 13 corridor improvement project (City Project 23-26), which involves applying for grant funding from transportation economic development programs. Additionally, the council approved claims listings and special event permits, including a temporary on-sale liquor license for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School. An update was provided on the solar building project contracted to True North for $107,000, with 60% funded by a state grant and 30% through federal tax credits, with the project expected to take two to three months to complete. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation on cybersecurity readiness, including ongoing IT infrastructure upgrades, two-factor authentication implementation, and disaster recovery planning, highlighting the city’s efforts to enhance digital security and resilience. No new contract awards or RFPs were announced during this session, but the council discussed ongoing capital improvement projects and grant applications that will impact future procurement activities.