Long Lake City Council Meeting - 9/16/2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Mayor's comments and city updates

Approval of meeting agenda

Consent agenda items

Open correspondence

Recognition of city administrator Scott Wesky

Descertification of tax increment financing district 1-6

Adoption of preliminary 2026 property tax levy

Establishment of Truth and Taxation meeting date

Appointment of interim city administrator

Fire department joint powers agreement and transition updates

Lake water quality and watershed district coordination

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of consent agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt resolution 2025-33 regarding TIF District 1-6 descertification

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt resolution 2025-29 regarding preliminary 2026 tax levy

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt resolution 2025-31 appointing Amanda Noki as interim city administrator

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

This is very unique for a city especially of our size to have a city administrator with us this long and so you know we appreciate that your longevity and your institutional history.

Mayor
Recognition of Scott WeskyAcknowledging Scott Wesky's 11-year tenure.

You have a tax increment district that has paid for all of its obligations... the city's required to descertify that tax increments financing district.

Jason Arzold
TIF District DescertificationExplaining the necessity of closing TIF District 1-6.

It was like globs of green suspended below the surface... the beach wasn't usable most of the summer and that's just bad.

Mayor
Lake Water QualityDiscussing poor water quality in Long Lake.

People (5)

Scott WeskyCity Administrator

Leaving for a position with the city of Greenfield; served since January 2014.

Amanda NokiFinance Director / Interim City Administrator

Appointed to dual roles effective September 20, 2025.

Jason ArzoldRepresentative from Ellers, Inc.

Advised council on tax increment financing (TIF) district descertification.

Heather EdenHennepin County Commissioner

Held annual meeting with mayors to discuss county-level updates.

Tim HolmanResident

Reappointed to the Economic Development Authority through 2026.

Places Mentioned

Long Lake, MinnesotaHennepin CountyGreenfield, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 16, 2025 - City Council Meeting
  • September 2, 2025 - Council work session
  • December 2, 2025 - Truth and Taxation public meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

2025-33

Approval of the descertification of tax increment financing district 1-6.

2025-29

Establishing preliminary property tax levy for 2026.

2025-30

Establishing Truth and Taxation public meeting date for December 2, 2025.

2025-31

Appointment of Amanda Noki as interim city administrator.

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