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12 15 25 City Council Business Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Fire Service Contract and Lease Agreement

2026 Final Levy and Budget

Fire Relief Association Pension Distributions

Industrial Street Project Feasibility Report

Rental Ordinance 348

Annual City Designations for 2026

Employee Handbook Update

Donations acceptance for 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Council split 3-1 on fire pension intervention, with dissenters citing risk of financial loss to firefighters due to market fluctuations.
  • City of Maple Plain offloads fire services to West Suburban Fire District starting January 1st.
  • Controversy over pension fund distribution highlights tension between city policy and individual firefighter payouts.
  • Industrial Street project to feature pipe bursting method to minimize disruption to local businesses and heavy traffic.

Votes (3)

Approval of evening agenda

Carried4-0

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Duca

Fire service contract and lease agreement

Carried4-0

Moved by Berk · Seconded by Duca

Repeal resolution 2025-0922-01 (Pension payouts)

Carried3-1

Moved by Aviso · Seconded by Berk

Notable Quotes (2)

If we do this, this is probably the biggest mistake that this council could make.

— Mike Duca
Fire Pension DistributionsDiscussing the risks of interfering with fire pension fund distributions.

If our whole world could learn to get along and adult better, I think we've set a really good example.

— Julia Moscus
Fire Service AgreementCommenting on the collaborative fire service agreement process.

People (6)

Julia MoscusMayor

Presiding over the December 15th city council meeting.

Justin McCoyMaple Fire Relief Association President

Speaking on resolution 20251215-04 regarding pension distributions.

1 quote

“This resolution is in line with this request and is the first step in working together towards a possible solution.”

Support for resolution 20251215-04 regarding pension fund distribution.

Mike DucaCouncil Member

Warned that delaying pension payouts could risk market losses and reduce firefighter benefits.

1 quote

“If we do this, this is probably the biggest mistake that this council could make.”

Opposing the motion to repeal the previous pension distribution resolution.

Nicole McDadeResident

Supporting the amended rental ordinance (348).

Eric SchultzResident

Expressing gratitude for the rental ordinance amendment.

Matt BowmanAssistant City Engineer

Presenting the Industrial Street improvements feasibility study.

Places Mentioned

1472 Meadow Lane5700 Robert Road, Independence5915 3 Oaks AvenueMaple Plains Fire Department Building

Events & Meetings (4)

  • December 15th, 7 p.m. - City Council Meeting
  • November 24th - City Council Workshop and Business Meetings
  • December 1st - Truth and Taxation Public Hearing
  • December 8th - City Council Workshop and Special Business Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

348

Amended rental ordinance

20251215-04

Repealing pension distribution and directing payout withholdings

25-1215-01

Approval of the 2026 final levy and budget

2025-1215-02

Accepting 2025 donations

2025-1215-03

Annual designations for 2026

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12 15 25 City Council Business Meeting - Maple Plain Recorder