Meagan Bachmayer, Circle Pines City Council Candidate - Local Decision 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Circle Pines 75th anniversary community engagement
Transition from Centennial Fire Department to new service model
City budget and tax levy management
Infrastructure and long-term planning
Communication strategies between council and residents
Improving community event frequency and distribution
Areas of Interest (4)
- Circle Pines fire services transition: A move to Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mountains View intended to cut costs and improve service.
- The 2% tax levy: How Circle Pines maintains infrastructure and services while keeping levies well below double-digit regional trends.
- Civic leadership transition: The departure of long-term Mayor Dave Bartholomew after 24 years.
- Non-profit and politics: Council member Megan Bachmeire launches Minnesota's first professional concert band.
Votes (1)
Approval of contract to transition fire services from Centennial Fire Department to Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mountains View
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
We did just vote to officially sign the contract to move from Centennial Fire Department and wind that down over the next two years.
The most important job that we have is being good stewards of tax dollars and our shared resources.
I've been on the council for the past year and a half and it has been an absolute pleasure to serve my community.
People (3)
Megan BachmeireCity Council MemberServing on council for 1.5 years; co-founder of Minnesota Winds; focused on fiscal responsibility and communication.
2 quotes
Serving on council for 1.5 years; co-founder of Minnesota Winds; focused on fiscal responsibility and communication.
“I feel like we've done a really good job of keeping Circle Pines the right size. Not too small of a budget, not too big of a budget.”
Discussing fiscal management of the city budget.
“The most important job that we have is being good stewards of tax dollars and our shared resources.”
Defining the primary role of a city council member.
Dave BartholomewMayorRetiring after 24 years of service; mentor to council members; noted for creating a collaborative culture.
Retiring after 24 years of service; mentor to council members; noted for creating a collaborative culture.
Chief Dan ReaFire ChiefManaged the transition and answered questions regarding the move to a new fire service department.
Managed the transition and answered questions regarding the move to a new fire service department.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Circle Pines City Council meetings, every other Tuesday