Bayport City Council Meeting 1/5/2026
Monday, January 5, 2026
Proclamation for Malta Day
Appointment of full-time fire chief
Consent agenda items (minutes, permits, licenses, donations)
Appointment of Orin Kip to City Council
2026 Council liaison assignments
Staff reports: Fire, Police, Public Works, Administration
218 Point Road property mitigation status
Old fire hall lease extension with Department of Corrections
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda amendment
Moved by Mayor Hansen · Seconded by Ethan Gilmore and Carl
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Council member · Seconded by Katie
Approve appointments and liaison assignments for 2026
Moved by Mayor Hansen · Seconded by Katie and Carl
Notable Quotes (3)
I move to approve the appointments and liaison assignments for 2026.
Our call volume was 105 compared to 107 in 2024. Our year-to-date for 2025 was 1,225.
We need to ensure it's a smooth transition. Nobody wins if we don't help the individual succeed.
People (9)
Presiding over the January 5, 2026 meeting.
Longest tenured council member, appointed as acting deputy mayor.
Participating in motions and voting.
Participating in motions and council business.
Appointed to fill the vacancy left by John Dahl.
Providing final report before retirement.
Reporting on community events and compliance checks.
Reporting on winter operations and infrastructure maintenance.
Reporting on recycling programs and administrative updates.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 5, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting
- January 13-25, 2026 - World Snow Celebration
- January 13, 2026 - Malta Day
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution adopting items 1-15 including minutes, permits, appointments, and fire chief selection.