Long Lake City Council Meeting - 12/16/2025
Approval of agenda
Consent agenda
Minnesota paid family medical leave policy adoption
Layoff of Long Lake Fire Department personnel
Nomination of Janet Schaffer to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board
2026 City fee schedule adoption
2026 City budget and tax levy approval
Capital improvement plan and pay plan adoption
Public works department staffing and salary restructuring
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approve the agenda with the addition of item 5D
Moved by Council Member Feldman · Seconded by Unknown
Adopt resolution number 2025-44 nominating Janet Schaffer to the MCWD Board
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Adopt ordinance 1025-2026 regarding fee schedule
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
We're in a situation where unless we raise our wages, we simply cannot compete and attract them. But we need them.
Is this income that we keep or is this the past we pass it along to the [fire department]?
People (3)
Janet SchafferFormer Mayor/ResidentFormer mayor seeking appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.
Former mayor seeking appointment to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.
AmandaCity AdministratorManaging budget, policy filings, and personnel transitions.
2 quotes
Managing budget, policy filings, and personnel transitions.
“The premium is the new tax is 8 wages.”
Explaining the funding structure for the new state paid family leave program.
“We're in a situation where unless we raise our wages, we simply cannot compete and attract them.”
Justifying salary increases for public works staff.
SeanPublic Works LeadSupervising current public works and preparing for staff transition.
Supervising current public works and preparing for staff transition.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- December 16, 2025: Long Lake City Council Meeting
- December 5, 2025: Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Hullberg Park
- December 6, 2025: Long Lake Fire Department auxiliary food and toy drive
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Nomination of Janet Schaffer to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.
Adoption of the 2026 City fee schedule.