Long Lake City Council Meeting - 4/15/2025

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor's comments on legislative bonding for Grand Avenue

Updates on US Representative Kelly Morrison's meeting

Approval of agenda

Approval of consent agenda

Open correspondence from residents and officials

Discussion and approval of first amendment to fire protection contract

Review of City Council Code of Conduct policy

Discussion on potential fire district or joint powers agreement

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approve the consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approve the first amendment to agreement and contract for fire protection

PassedUnanimous

Moved by John · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

You will pay more to fix what was never broken.

Kelly Grady
Fire ProtectionReferencing Chief Chilikowski's comments about the fire department transition.

Good things happen when we work together.

Gabriel Jabour
Inter-city CooperationReflecting on successful city collaboration.

You can't always get what you want.

Timothy M. Holman
Fire Department GovernanceQuoting a past message to Mayor Walsh regarding fire department control.

People (10)

Andrew MeyersRepresentative

Sponsored bonding legislation for Lawn Lake.

Senator JohnsonSenator

Sponsored Senate bonding legislation for Lawn Lake.

Kelly MorrisonUS Representative

Held an event for local mayors to discuss federal assistance and fire department issues.

Kelly GradyResident

Spoke about fire protection contract and praised Long Lake leadership.

Shay ChilikowskiChief

Quoted as saying Orno would pay more to fix a fire department that was never broken.

Brian MillerResident

Criticized former Mayor Walsh and praised current council.

Gabriel JabourResident

Advocated for resolving lawsuits and fostering inter-city cooperation.

Timothy M. HolmanFormer Mayor

Recounted historical attempts to address fire department control issues.

CharlieCity Council Member

Led negotiations with Orno for fire department contract amendment.

ScottCity Administrator

Introduced the fire contract amendment and explained the transition plan.

Places Mentioned

271 Green Hill Wayne, Long Lake295 Lake View Avenue, Long Lake985 Tankav Road, Orono280 Lake View Avenue, Long LakeGrand AvenueWillow Drive, Orono

Events & Meetings (4)

  • April 3, 2025: State capital bonding bill testimony
  • April 14, 2025: Orono City Council meeting
  • April 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m.: Long Lake City Council Meeting
  • May 4, 2025: Long Lake Fire Department pancake breakfast

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

First Amendment to Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection

Extends contract, restores CAD zones, and initiates transition to joint powers model.

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