Long Beach public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 8, 2025
The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved a 6% increase to the city levy. It also approved a $2,000 donation to the local FFA, and granted a conditional use permit for Dion Harste with recommended conditions. The council approved the adjusted claims list of $16,085.28 and the quarterly payroll. All agenda and consent items were adopted unanimously.
- Approved agenda – unanimous
- Approved prior meeting minutes – unanimous
- Approved adjusted claims list of $16,085.28 – unanimous
- Approved $2,000 donation to the FFA – unanimous
- Approved Dion Harste conditional use permit with conditions – unanimous
- Approved quarterly payroll – unanimous
- Approved levy with a 6% increase – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
December 1, 2025
The council unanimously approved the agenda and then approved a proposal to apply for a Pope County road grant to fund N Lakeshore Rd and S Golf Course Rd. They also approved a letter to gather local business support for the grant application. A solar rooftop project was approved to move forward if the grant is awarded, and the city adopted a new records retention policy and approved its invoice management policy.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved application for Pope County Road Grant for N Lakeshore Rd and S Golf Course Rd (unanimous)
- Approved letter to gather local business support for the grant (unanimous)
- Approved solar rooftop project proposal pending grant award (unanimous)
- Adopted records retention and management policy (unanimous)
- Approved invoice records retention and management policy (unanimous)
November 24, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The Long Beach Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved its agenda at 7:06 p.m. A public hearing was held on a proposed modification to a 2023 Conditional Use Permit for the former Hunt’s Resort property, with the commission stating it will review the proposal and recommend a decision to the city council. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment (unanimous)
November 10, 2025
The Long Beach City Council approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It adopted an adjusted claims list totaling $38,024.76, certified unpaid sewer letters, and approved a $0 gambling report. The council also approved a lot‑combined policy, a $4,950 tree‑trimming estimate, and a $100 Facebook ad boost, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved adjusted claims list total $38,024.76 (unanimous)
- Approved certification of unpaid sewer letters (unanimous)
- Approved gambling report showing $0 revenue (unanimous)
- Approved lot‑combined policy (unanimous)
- Approved $4,950 tree‑trimming estimate (unanimous)
- Approved $100 Facebook ad boost (unanimous)
November 3, 2025
The council voted to designate Mayor Mike Pfeifer, Council Members Will Harvey, Bill Mills, Brent Boerboom, and Clerk Keri Bauer as signers for all checking, savings, CD, and safe‑deposit boxes at Eagle Bank. The motion was moved by Keri Bauer, seconded by Mike Pfeifer and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved appointment of five officials as signers for all Eagle Bank accounts (unanimous)
October 27, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The council swore in members Brent Boerboom and Duane Major. The agenda was approved unanimously. The council unanimously approved the recommendation for a conditional use permit for a 50’ × 100’ structure at 23979 Dero Drive.
- Swore in members Brent Boerboom and Duane Major (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit recommendation for 23979 Dero Drive (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
October 13, 2025
The Long Beach City Council accepted Cody Kurowski's resignation effective October 17, 2025. The council then appointed Brent Boerboom to serve the remainder of Cody's two‑year term, with the appointment approved unanimously. Additional motions approved unanimously included the comprehensive street survey, the $32,412.64 claims list, the intent to certify delinquent sewer letters, and a $4,000 charitable gambling donation to MGG Pavers.
- Approved comprehensive street survey (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list total $32,412.64 (unanimous)
- Approved intent to certify delinquent sewer letters (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 charitable gambling donation to MGG Pavers (unanimous)
- Accepted Cody Kurowski resignation effective 10/17/2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Brent Boerboom to fill council vacancy (unanimous)
- Nominated former mayor Duane Major to backfill PC2 position (unanimous)
October 6, 2025
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the municipal payroll. Council members agreed to accept Cody's resignation timing at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved payroll (unanimous)
- Cody resignation timing to be accepted at next meeting (deferred)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
September 22, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The council approved a land‑use permit for Hunt’s Resort & RV HOA to remove an old 10‑by‑7‑foot dumpster slab and an 11‑by‑20‑foot paved area and replace them with a new 17‑by‑18‑foot pad, adding 115 sq ft of pervious surface to the PUD. The council also determined, based on the home‑occupation ordinance, that a second stylist may not operate from a home‑based hair salon. The agenda and the meeting adjournment were each approved unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimously)
- Approved land‑use permit to replace dumpster slab and paved area, adding 115 sq ft pervious surface (unanimously)
- Determined second stylist cannot operate at home under home‑occupation ordinance (unanimously)
- Approved meeting adjournment (unanimously)
September 8, 2025
The council unanimously approved a $46,499.07 claims list and the 10% gaming fee report showing $3,029 in fees. It also approved charitable gambling donations of $1,000 to WCI, $150 to the Volunteer Fix It Clinic, and $158 to Coffee with a Cop. The preliminary levy was set at $214,500, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved claims list $46,499.07 (unanimous)
- Approved 10% gaming fees report $3,029 (unanimous)
- Approved charitable gambling donations $1,000 to WCI, $150 to Volunteer Fix It Clinic, $158 to Coffee with a Cop (unanimous)
- Set preliminary levy at $214,500 (unanimous)
- Approved special meeting schedule items (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
September 3, 2025
The council added a raw 10% increase across the board for the 2026 budget, setting a preliminary amount of $214,000 and a total of $247,500, with a property tax levy of $214,500 to be finalized by the end of September. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Pfeiffer, seconded by Will Harvey, and passed unanimously.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
- Noted 10% budget increase for 2026 (no vote recorded)
August 11, 2025
The council approved a snowplowing contract with FenceAll LLC covering July 2025 through June 2028. It also approved a $41,074.89 claims list, the gaming fee report, and charitable gambling donations. The council accepted the planning commission’s ordinance change to allow citizen members on the committee.
- Approved snowplowing contract with FenceAll LLC (unanimous)
- Approved claims list totaling $41,074.89 (unanimous)
- Approved 10% gaming fee report of $1,120 (unanimous)
- Approved charitable gambling donations: $1,000 to Wood‑N‑Hearts, $1,000 to MAHS Tackle Cancer, $2,000 to MGG Paver Install (unanimous)
- Approved enforcement actions as recommended (unanimous)
- Accepted planning commission ordinance change to allow citizen members (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
August 6, 2025
The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Mike Pfeiffer and a second by Will Harvey. A unanimous vote approved Mike Pfeiffer, Keri Bauer, Will Harvey, Bill Mills, and Cody Kurowski as authorized signers for all Eagle Bank accounts. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Agenda approved (motion passed)
- Bank signers appointed for Eagle Bank accounts (unanimous approval)
July 28, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The commission approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Will Harvey and a second by Cody Kurowski, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote following a motion from Will Harvey and a second from Cody Kurowsi. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
July 22, 2025
The council voted to postpone the vote on a conditional use permit and variance for a produce retail store at 17116 South Golf Course Road until the August meeting, after the variance is resolved. The motion to table was made by Mike Pfeiffer and seconded by Will Harvey. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Mike Pfeiffer, seconded by Bill Mills, which carried.
- Tabled vote on conditional use permit for 17116 South Golf Course Road (motion by Mike Pfeiffer, seconded by Will Harvey)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Mike Pfeiffer, seconded by Bill Mills)
July 14, 2025
The Long Beach City Council approved a charitable gambling donation of $2,500 to United Way and $700 to MAHS for August. It also approved a variance for Jordan Johnsrud’s house and accepted the Captains Gambling resolution for Benson Hockey. The agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a $13,314.52 claims list were each approved unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Captains Gambling resolution for Benson Hockey (Cody, Mike, Will yes; Bill abstained)
- Approved variance for Jordan Johnsrud house (Cody, Bill, Will, Mike yes)
- Approved June 9 and June 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved charitable gambling donations: $2,500 to United Way, $700 to MAHS (unanimous)
- Approved financial claims list totaling $13,314.52 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
June 23, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The council approved a resolution to correct the legal description of the Grandview addition and to pay a $100 fee. The second quarter payroll was authorized. The city agreed to sell the old hub water softener for $750. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved correction of Grandview addition legal description and $100 fee (unanimous)
- Approved Q2 payroll (unanimous)
- Approved sale of old hub water softener to Cody Kurowski for $750 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution # RES-2025-06-23 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda for special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved agenda for planning commission meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned planning commission meeting at 8:03 PM (unanimous)
- Adjourned special meeting at 8:43 PM (unanimous)
June 9, 2025
The council unanimously appointed Keri Bauer as the city clerk. It also approved the agenda, the May 12 and June 3 meeting minutes, updates to the utility rate schedule, and the claims list. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:08 p.m.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Appointed Keri Bauer as city clerk (unanimous)
- Approved May 12 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 3 PZ minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted updates to the utility rate schedule (unanimous)
- Approved claims list (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:08 p.m. (unanimous)
June 3, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and appointed Geri Kruger to the planning commission. A variance was approved, allowing the Minnewaska Golf Homes development at 16690 Dero Circle to exceed 25% impervious coverage, provided it stays under 26% and installs a French‑drain system. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Geri Kruger as planning commission member (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 16690 Dero Circle with condition to stay under 26% impervious surface and install French‑drain system (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
May 12, 2025
The council unanimously approved the purchase of a Kinetico arsenic removal and reverse‑osmosis system for the City Hub, costing $15,000. It also approved closing the city PO box and redirecting mail to the Hub mailbox, and selected coated steel benches (two blue, two green) at $470 each. Earlier items included approval of the agenda, consent agenda, financial claims, and the Planning Commission resolution and members.
- Approved agenda (unanimously)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
- Approved financial claims list (unanimously)
- Approved Planning Commission resolution (unanimously)
- Approved Terry Duhn and Brent Boerboom as Planning Commission members (unanimously)
- Approved Kinetico arsenic removal system ($15,000) (unanimously)
- Approved closing city PO box and switching mail delivery to Hub mailbox (unanimously)
- Approved purchase of coated steel benches ($470 each, 2 blue, 2 green) (unanimously)
April 28, 2025
The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved Ben Oleson as zoning administrator, with Mayor Mike Pfeiffer allowed to remain in office but required to abstain from contractual agreements with Hometown Planning and sign a document pledging not to influence zoning decisions. The council also accepted the city clerk's resignation, designated Will Harvey as interim clerk, approved the 2024 audit with noted weaknesses, and awarded mowing contracts. The meeting was a special session with all actions passed unanimously.
- Approved Ben Oleson as zoning administrator (unanimous)
- Approved mayor's continued service with abstention from Hometown Planning contracts (unanimous)
- Accepted city clerk Patia Jensen's resignation (unanimous)
- Designated Will Harvey as interim clerk (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 audit report (unanimous)
- Accepted Don Sack's bid to mow and treat the Wye for $720/year (unanimous)
- Accepted Lux Cut's bid for mowing MGG, City Hall, and Pelican Park (unanimous)
- Approved spraying at MGG spring/fall and hub weeds in fall (unanimous)
April 14, 2025
The council voted unanimously to deny the resolution assigning Mike as the city’s planning administrator, citing conflict‑of‑interest concerns. It also approved the city’s claims list adjustments, bringing the total to $25,375.52, and authorized a $125 transfer to the general fund for the May Rise & Shine event. Additionally, the council approved the use of credit‑card payments for event and sewer fees and completed a bond signing that places $100,000 each into the general and sewer funds.
- Denied assignment of Mike as planning administrator (Resolution 20250414) – unanimous
- Approved claims list adjustments; new total $25,375.52 – unanimous
- Approved $125 transfer to general fund for May Rise & Shine event – unanimous
- Approved acceptance of credit‑card payments for events and sewer fees – unanimous
- Completed bond signing: $100,000 to general fund, $100,000 to sewer fund, $100,000 reserve – completed
- Approved agenda – unanimous
- Approved March and special meeting minutes – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
March 24, 2025
The council voted to adjourn the special meeting, with the motion made by Will Harvey and seconded by Cody Kurowski. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
March 10, 2025
The Long Beach City Council approved a $300,000 construction bond at 5.25% interest for the new City Hall, pending check. They also approved a $500 donation to the Pope County Humane Society, approved the claims list, and approved the purchase of 4 tables and 24 chairs for the Community Hub. The decision on city signs was delayed until after construction is complete.
- Approved $300,000 construction bond at 5.25% for new City Hall (unanimous)
- Approved $500 donation to Pope County Humane Society (unanimous)
- Approved claims list (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 4 tables and 24 chairs for Community Hub (unanimous)
- Delayed city sign decision until after construction (unanimous)
February 24, 2025
The Council received a presentation from Pope County Solid Waste Management regarding BPI certified compostable products for events at the Long Beach Hub. The city was informed that supplies for public events are provided at no cost. The community walk-through for the hub is delayed pending a final plumbing inspection.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
February 10, 2025
The City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the issuance of capital bonds. The council also approved the claims list and the application for an LMC grant.
- Authorized the issuance of capital bonds (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved claims list for $90,068.25 (Unanimous)
- Approved application for LMC Grant (Unanimous)
February 3, 2025
The Long Beach City Council held a special working session to walk through office, entryway, and meeting spaces to create a punch list. Council roles for Q1 2025 were assigned and the Policy & Procedure document was reviewed. No formal decisions were made.
- Assigned Council Roles for Q1 2025
- Reviewed Policy & Procedure document
January 27, 2025
The Long Beach City Council approved the 2025 capital bond resolution, annual agenda items including keeping Eagle Bank and Pope County Tribune, and a new cleaning vendor (Koep's Cleaning Service) at $50/hour. It also approved 10% gaming spending for United Way, an AED, and Dollars for Scholars, plus equipment for the new building. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved 2025 capital bond resolution (unanimous)
- Approved annual agenda items including Eagle Bank and Pope County Tribune (unanimous)
- Approved claims list with adjustments totaling $104,184.94 (unanimous)
- Approved 10% gaming spending: $1,000 United Way, $1,614.75 AED, $2,000 Dollars for Scholars (unanimous)
- Approved equipment for new building (unanimous)
- Approved new cleaning vendor Koep's Cleaning Service at $50/hour (unanimous)
- Approved Brett Braaten's planning commission recommendation (unanimous)
- Approved deck building permit (unanimous)
January 6, 2025
The Long Beach City Council held a special meeting on January 6, 2025, and approved two permits: a conditional use permit for ministorage in a Residential Commercial district and a variance for a deck addition at Hunts Resort PUD, with conditions. The council also revoked a conditional use permit for Dion Harste due to violation of continuing use. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved conditional use permit for ministorage in RC district (unanimous)
- Approved variance for deck addition at Hunts Resort PUD, conditioned on restoring equal impervious surface to grass (unanimous)
- Revoked Dion Harste's conditional use permit for violation of continuing use (unanimous)
January 6, 2025 Planning & Zoning
The Long Beach City Council approved a conditional use permit for ministorage in a Residential Commercial district despite opposition from a guest, and approved a variance for a deck addition at Hunts Resort PUD with a condition to restore equal impervious surface to grass. The council also revoked a conditional use permit for Dion Harste due to a violation of the continuing use permit. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on a housing development plan and the Community Hub construction.
- Approved conditional use permit for ministorage in RC district (unanimous)
- Approved variance for deck addition at Hunts Resort PUD with condition to restore equal impervious surface to grass (unanimous)
- Revoked Dion Harste's conditional use permit for violation (unanimous)
2025 Agendas
This document is a reference spreadsheet for the Long Beach City Council, not a meeting agenda with specific decisions or discussions. It lists council roles, grant statuses for projects like solar panels and business retention, and road maintenance plans for 2025. No action items are presented; the content is informational.
- $35,569 Solar on Public Buildings grant from MN Dept of Commerce
- $39,504 MPCA-LCA Implementation Grant for solar and battery storage
- $13,500 CEDA grant awarded for Business Retention and Expansion Program
- 2025 road shouldering planned for Pelican Lake and N. Pelican
- 2025 council roles assigned with Mike Pfeiffer as primary for accounting, roads, and technology