November 02, 2022

Name the Newsletter

A couple years back we sent a newsletter called the Wavelength in with the utility bills that provided miscellaneous information to residents. We are bringing it back in digital form and need your help with the name!

Vote on the name you like best:
Prior Lake Pulse
Prior Lake Splash
Prior Lake Update
Prior Lake Post
Prior Lake Wake
Prior Lake ____ Other - email jdemars@priorlakemn.gov with your suggestion

Open Enrollment

In case you missed it, open enrollment is happening now! Full-time and part-time employees will need to select their benefits by 11:59 pm on 11/9/22. For more information email Ann

Last month we filled the vacant Public Works positions, welcome again to Cody Yungbauer and Bob Buhler! We also hired one Winter Seasonal Maintenance Worker who started last week and hope to have the second position filled in the next week.


Last week the Police Department interviewed 9 of the 49 Evidence Technician applicants. The final selection is currently taking place. 


We are still searching for Seasonal Facility Attendants. If you know someone looking for a winter job or extra money, encourage them to apply! 

November Anniversaries

  • Alex Braun (Police Officer) 1 Year
  • Liam Duggan (Police Commander) 3 Years
  • Jason Etter (Senior Financial Analyst) 6 Years
  • Jacinta Heinzmann (Records Specialist) 7 Years
  • Lori Olson (Assistant City Manager) 7 Years
  • Jamie Mayer (Building Inspector) 9 Years
  • Josh Rozga (Police Sergeant) 22 Years

Chili Cook-Off


We had 7 employees make chili for the cook-off with 39 employees who attended and voted on their favorite! Here are the top three:


  1. PW Operator Phil Ryan 
  2. Maint. Superintendent Jake Theisen
  3. Police Officer Scott Johnson

Candy Crawl Recap


Monday was a beautiful day for the annual Candy Crawl and downtown was buzzing! We had 550 trick-or-treaters through City Hall. This is comparable to our numbers from last year but 2017 still holds the top count at 707 kids.


Thanks to staff who helped set up for the event, greeted visitors and distributed goodies. Also shout out to staff who were out downtown with police vehicles, a snowplow and fire truck! 

Click here to read NFP's November wellbeing newsletter.

The Ancient Romans used to drop a piece of toast into their wine for good health - hence why we 'raise a toast'.

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