Long Lake City Council Meeting - 6/17/2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Roof replacement and capital improvements at City Hall
Buckhorn Days 2025 event permit and planning
51st annual Corndays Parade permit
Probationary status extension for public works employee
2025 City Street Seal Coating project award
Fire department transition and joint powers agreement updates
Lake water quality and algae bloom observations
Areas of Interest (5)
- Long Lake explores fire services consolidation via a new Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Orno and Madina.
- Buckhorn Days 2025 undergoes major scope changes, including adding professional wrestling and dropping fireworks due to cost.
- City of Long Lake manages fiber optic contractor scheduling conflicts during street maintenance projects.
- Public concern raised regarding algae blooms and water quality in Long Lake impacting public beach access.
- The survival of the 'paid on call' firefighter model is debated as the city transitions to a new service structure.
Votes (4)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approve the consent agenda (items A through D)
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Adopt resolution 2025-18 approving special event permit S2025-08 for Buckhorn Days
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Award 2025 City Street Seal Coating project to Pearson Brothers
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
This is not going to be a chamber event. It is going to always stay a fire department event.
We will not be having fireworks this year. The expense went up according to the fireworks supplier because of tariffs.
People (4)
Mayor MinerMayorPresiding over the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting.
Presiding over the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting.
Marty SchneiderChamber of Commerce RepresentativePresenting Buckhorn Days 2025 details; located at 1176 West Weisetta Boulevard.
1 quote
Presenting Buckhorn Days 2025 details; located at 1176 West Weisetta Boulevard.
“This is not going to be a chamber event. It is going to always stay a fire department event.”
Clarifying that the fire department's 5K run is being incorporated into Buckhorn Days.
SeanCity Staff/Public WorksManaging the 2025 City Street Seal Coating project.
Managing the 2025 City Street Seal Coating project.
JanetteCity StaffAssisting with permitting and administrative procedures.
Assisting with permitting and administrative procedures.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- June 17, 2025, 6:32 p.m. - Long Lake City Council Meeting
- August 9, 2025 - 51st Annual Corndays Parade
- July 12, 2025 - Buckhorn Days 2025
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approving issuance of special event permit S2025-08 for Buckhorn Days 2025