Long Lake City Council Meeting - 7/15/2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Mayor's comments and meeting updates
Buckhorn Days festival review
Nelson Lakeside Park water quality issues
Sand Castles and Squads event
Consent agenda approvals
Open correspondence regarding road maintenance
Long Lake Heights infrastructure condition
Second quarter 2025 financial reports
Developer escrow and line of credit refund
Sewer fund engineering costs and televising projects
Areas of Interest (5)
- Concerns over severe infrastructure neglect in Long Lake Heights since the retirement of a long-time public works director.
- City grappling with rising engineering costs from WSB, questioning if outsourcing to lower-rate staff is necessary.
- Financial pressures on the Fire Capital Fund due to the purchase of Utility 11 vehicle.
- Ongoing challenges with blue-green algae at Nelson Lakeside Park beach closures.
- Strategic planning for district-wide sewer televising and lining to address INI costs.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Approve the consent agenda
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
If you look at County Road 6, they just did a beautiful job with this small stone and oil overlay... it's probably too expensive for us.
I think our engineering costs have gone up with just rate per hour of engineers and some of the magnitude of the projects.
People (5)
Unnamed MayorMayorPresiding over the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting.
Presiding over the July 15, 2025 City Council meeting.
Brian MillerResidentLives at 295 Lake View Avenue; concerns regarding road maintenance neglect in Long Lake Heights.
2 quotes
Lives at 295 Lake View Avenue; concerns regarding road maintenance neglect in Long Lake Heights.
“These roads now have become... worse than a cattle trail.”
Describing the condition of Lake View Avenue, Central Avenue, and Upper Lee.
“The city used to pay attention to Long Lake Heights.”
Reflecting on the change in public works maintenance standards since the retirement of the previous director.
AndyCity Staff/FinancePresenting the second quarter revenues, expenditures, and engineering budget analysis.
Presenting the second quarter revenues, expenditures, and engineering budget analysis.
Marty SchneiderLong Lake Area Chamber of CommerceOrganized Buckhorn Days; received thanks for festival coordination.
Organized Buckhorn Days; received thanks for festival coordination.
Janette MhlerCity StaffRecognized for assisting with event applications and coordination.
Recognized for assisting with event applications and coordination.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- July 15, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. - Long Lake City Council Meeting
- August 9, 2025 - Corn Days Parade
- July 29, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Sand Castles and Squads