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January 8, 2026 City Council Meeting

Lakeland Shores City CouncilFriday, January 9, 2026
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Fire department benefit level increase

2026 fee schedule approval

2026 appointment list approval

Review of building permit processes

Council and staff reports

Road maintenance contract renewal status

Code enforcement regarding property storage

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Adopt the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt resolution 2026-01 fire department benefit increase

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt 2026 fee schedule (resolution 2026-02)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt 2026-03 appointment list

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Schroer

Adjourn meeting

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Notable Quotes (2)

If we can extend someone's career a couple years and get benefit out of them, that's great.

— Mike Cruz
Fire Department benefitsExplaining the reason for adjusting funding ratios for retention.

This isn't going on our property taxes or anything like that... it's a fire tax that's on your insurance premium.

— Mike Cruz
Taxation and fundingClarifying funding source of benefits.

People (6)

BishopMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

SchroerCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

Zan MillerCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

EricsonCouncil Member

Participating in motions and voting.

Mike CruzPresident

Advocating for fire department benefit increases.

2 quotes

“This isn't going on our property taxes... it's classified as tax revenue because it is a fire tax that's on your insurance premium.”

Explaining the funding source for firefighter benefits.

“Training people is extremely expensive... if we can extend someone's career a couple years and get benefit out of them, that's great.”

Explaining retention strategy.

KimCity Staff

Providing administrative support and reporting on city operations.

Places Mentioned

Lakeland ShoreWest LakelandStillwaterHighway 36Afton

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 8, 2026, 6:34 p.m. at Lakeland Shore City Council

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

2026-01

Fire department benefit level increase from $5,500 to $5,925.

2026-02

2026 City fee schedule.

2026-03

2026 City appointment list.

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