Long Lake City Council Meeting - 1/6/2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Approval of January 6, 2026 City Council agenda
Consent agenda items including liquor licenses, staff appointments, and fund transfers
Appointment of Jesse Lman as Public Works Maintenance Worker II
2026 Annual City Council appointments and committee assignments
Update on Whole Brook Park skating rink and warming house
Grant funding update for ADA accessibility improvements at City Hall
Launch of new online permit and park reservation portal
Discussion regarding Minnesota Mayors' letter and political climate
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Long Lake raises pay plan for public works staff to address competitive market and recruitment difficulties.
- Transition of fire services from Long Lake Fire Department to Shoreline Fire Department completed as of January 1, 2026.
- City Hall receives $6,100 grant for ADA accessibility improvements for exterior door renovations.
- Flooding damage in the Whole Brook Park warming house caused by utility issues keeps facilities closed despite open ice.
- City launches new online portal for building permits and park reservations to improve efficiency.
Votes (4)
Approval of January 6, 2026 Agenda
Moved by Unspecified Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items A-J)
Moved by Unspecified Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member
Appointment of Jesse Lman as Public Works Maintenance Worker II
Moved by Unspecified Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified Council Member
Adoption of 2026 City Appointments
Moved by John · Seconded by Mr. Spellelman
Notable Quotes (1)
I wasn't interested in signing it... I just saw some connotations going on behind the scenes... I just thought it was a little too political.
People (4)
Mayor MinerMayorPresiding over the council meeting, coordinating committee assignments and reporting on city updates.
Presiding over the council meeting, coordinating committee assignments and reporting on city updates.
Jesse LmanPublic Works Maintenance Worker IIProfessional public works experience with CDL and sewer/water licensure.
1 quote
Professional public works experience with CDL and sewer/water licensure.
“I started as a seasonal at the city of St Park and I've kind of jumped around in big cities and small cities.”
Introducing his background to the council.
JanetteCity StaffCoordinating annual appointments, grant applications, and website portal launch.
Coordinating annual appointments, grant applications, and website portal launch.
AmandaCity StaffDiscussing pay plan adjustments and operational updates.
Discussing pay plan adjustments and operational updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- January 6, 2026 - Long Lake City Council Meeting
- December 8, 2025 - Candidate interview for Public Works position
- January 12, 2026 - Official start date for Jesse Lman
- January 8, 2026 - Mayor's town hall in Sherwood