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

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Hansen · Seconded by Ethan Gilmore and Carl

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Katie

Approve appointments and liaison assignments for 2026

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Hansen · Seconded by Katie and Carl

Notable Quotes (3)

I move to approve the appointments and liaison assignments for 2026.

Michelle Hansen
Liaison AssignmentsFormalizing the new council committee roles.

Our call volume was 105 compared to 107 in 2024. Our year-to-date for 2025 was 1,225.

Eisinger
Fire Department ActivityMonthly operational report.

We need to ensure it's a smooth transition. Nobody wins if we don't help the individual succeed.

Michelle Hansen
Staff TransitionAddressing the fire chief's replacement.

People (9)

Michelle HansenMayor

Presiding over the January 5, 2026 meeting.

Ethan GilmoreCouncil Member

Longest tenured council member, appointed as acting deputy mayor.

CarlCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

KatieCouncil Member

Participating in motions and council business.

Orin KipCouncil Member

Appointed to fill the vacancy left by John Dahl.

EisingerFire Chief

Providing final report before retirement.

JacksonPolice Chief

Reporting on community events and compliance checks.

HansenPublic Works Director

Reporting on winter operations and infrastructure maintenance.

TaylorAssistant Administrator

Reporting on recycling programs and administrative updates.

Places Mentioned

Bayport, Minnesota437 Central Avenue139 5th Street SouthSt. Croix United Church218 Point Road

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)

Consent Agenda Item

Resolution adopting items 1-15 including minutes, permits, appointments, and fire chief selection.

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