Long Lake Special City Council Meeting - 10/30/2025
Approval of special meeting agenda
Closed session regarding fire services contract litigation
Approval of Shoreline Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement
Lease agreements for Station 1 and Station 2
Appointment of directors to the Shoreline Fire Department board
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of special meeting agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Enter closed session pursuant to Minnesota statute 13.05 subdivision 3B
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member
Exit closed session
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Resolution 2025-37 Option A: Shoreline Fire JPA and associated leases
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member
Approve slate of directors for Shoreline Fire Department board
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Council Member
Notable Quotes (2)
it creates a jointly operated fire department called the Shoreline Fire Department... set up for the future really to set that create a great fire department for the next 20 years
I felt at times a challenge and at other times we laugh had great great relationship
People (10)
MayorMayorLeading council members through the agenda, negotiations, and appointments.
Leading council members through the agenda, negotiations, and appointments.
John DavikCouncil MemberParticipated in the fire service negotiations with Orno.
Participated in the fire service negotiations with Orno.
Mike FeldmanCouncil MemberNoted for his analytical skills and ability to manage budget number crunching.
Noted for his analytical skills and ability to manage budget number crunching.
Todd NewcomerCouncil MemberMember of the council during the fire service transition period.
Member of the council during the fire service transition period.
Brian MillingCitizenCommended the council for their integrity during the fire service controversy.
1 quote
Commended the council for their integrity during the fire service controversy.
“you guys are sort of the autocorrect of or no council meetings... you guys correct the public records and stuff is great”
Praising the council's truth-seeking efforts during negotiations.
Kelly GradyCitizenSpouse of a firefighter, expressed support for the Joint Powers Agreement.
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Spouse of a firefighter, expressed support for the Joint Powers Agreement.
“I truly have always believed that we're stronger together.”
Expressing unity between Long Lake and Orno.
Amanda NoekiInterim City AdministratorAppointed to the Shoreline Fire Department board.
Appointed to the Shoreline Fire Department board.
Jud AxelsonPlanning Commission MemberAnalytical professional appointed to the board as a non-elected official.
Analytical professional appointed to the board as a non-elected official.
Janette MohlerCity ClerkAppointed to the board.
Appointed to the board.
Chief HighlandFire ChiefWill serve as interim chief for the new department through 2026.
Will serve as interim chief for the new department through 2026.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- October 30, 2025: Special City Council Meeting, 5:02 p.m. - 7:16 p.m.
- November 3, 2025: Next scheduled council meeting, 5:00 p.m. work session.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approves JPA, station leases, and dismissal of litigation regarding fire services.