Bayport City Council Meeting 1/5/2026
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Michelle HansenMayorPresiding over the January 5, 2026 meeting.
Presiding over the January 5, 2026 meeting.
Ethan GilmoreCouncil MemberLongest tenured council member, appointed as acting deputy mayor.
Longest tenured council member, appointed as acting deputy mayor.
CarlCouncil MemberParticipating in motions and voting.
Participating in motions and voting.
KatieCouncil MemberParticipating in motions and council business.
Participating in motions and council business.
Orin KipCouncil MemberAppointed to fill the vacancy left by John Dahl.
Appointed to fill the vacancy left by John Dahl.
EisingerFire ChiefProviding final report before retirement.
Providing final report before retirement.
JacksonPolice ChiefReporting on community events and compliance checks.
Reporting on community events and compliance checks.
HansenPublic Works DirectorReporting on winter operations and infrastructure maintenance.
Reporting on winter operations and infrastructure maintenance.
TaylorAssistant AdministratorReporting on recycling programs and administrative updates.
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.