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Long
Lake City Offices:
450 Virginia Avenue
PO Box 606
Long Lake, MN 55356
Phone / 952.473.6961
Fax / 952.476.9622
Welcome to the official city government website
for Long Lake, Minnesota. We hope you will find this site to be a
resource for answers to your general questions; for learning about City of
Long Lake services and facilities; and for information about the
work of the City Council and its advisory Commissions, Boards and
Committees. You can also register below for the City Listserv
if you have an interest in receiving meeting agendas
and Long Lake community information on an ongoing basis via your e-mail.
If you wish to speak to or e-mail a City staff member
directly, please click on the button for a particular department (City Hall,
Public Works, Fire Department) to view a list of staff
members and their contact
information. We look forward to assisting you.
Summer Office Hours (Mid-May - August): Open Monday through
Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, closed daily from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
Also open Friday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.
WHAT'S NEW IN TOWN ...
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CITY BEACH AT NELSON
LAKESIDE PARK CLOSING TODAY
On August 23, 2010 Hennepin County collected water samples from the beach
at Nelson Lakeside Park (Long Lake Beach), with samples taken from the
left, center, and right areas of the beach water. According to the
Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended water quality standards,
test results showed that the beach’s water may pose a health concern to
individuals coming into contact with the water at this time.
Hennepin County
has recommended that the City of Long Lake close the beach due to the
current levels of bacterial contamination; therefore, the beach will be
closed today until further notice and Public Works staff will be posting
closure signage as soon as possible. Hennepin County will be re-sampling
the beach and will provide test results to City staff as soon as
possible. The beach will remain closed until water sample results are
within acceptable limits.
Please read and take note of the “FAQ’s” below for more detailed
information. Should you have any additional questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact me at 952.473.6961 x1; or Hennepin County Public
Health at 612.543.5200.
ALSO, please note that the
Hennepin County Public Health Department maintains a web page discussing
beach water quality monitoring (text is a link). This site also
includes a list of County monitored beaches in our surrounding area and
their current status.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
What is the specific affected area?
The closure
is specifically associated with the shallow water / beach area. General
recreational use (i.e. waterskiing, boating) in the deeper water is
allowed, BUT lake users should not ingest any lake water and should wash
or shower after getting out of the water. Lake users should also be sure
to wash their hands after getting out of the water prior to eating. This
is recommended not just for lakes with beach closures - but as a smart
practice at all times.
What is the cause of the elevated bacterial level?
Not a pretty
answer, but here it is – fecal contamination from humans and animals.
Agricultural runoff from horse or other animal farms is also a
contributing factor. Nearly all water-borne illnesses are caused by
organisms in untreated human and other animal waste introduced to the
water directly or via rainstorm runoff. High water temperatures, low
water levels, and bathing practices can also be factors in bacterial
growth.
How long will the beach be closed?
Hennepin County will be re-sampling our beach water frequently and
will continue to provide test results as soon as they become available.
The beach will remain closed until water sampling test results are within
acceptable limits.
Should I be watching for symptoms if I used the beach just before the
closure?
To measure
the risk of contracting gastrointestinal illnesses from recreational
exposure to beach water, samples are collected and analyzed for
Escherichia coli bacteria, a primary indicator organism. The bacteria
found in the water sampling is not disease causing itself; but according
to EPA standards elevated E. coli bacteria levels are an indicator that
there could be the potential for other disease causing bacteria or
parasites to be present. Bacteria and viruses in bodies of water can
cause some ear and eye infections, stomach aches, diarrhea, and flu-like
symptoms. To report any water related illnesses, please contact Hennepin
County Public Health at 612.543.5200.
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LONG LAKE POLICE SERVICES
RFP SELECTION
At their August
17, 2010 meeting, the Long Lake City Council voted (by a 3:2 vote) to
select the RFP submitted by the Wayzata Police Department for provision of
Police services to Long Lake. Staff from both cities are working
towards drafting a contract for Wayzata Police Department to serve as Long
Lake's Police Department for a three-year period beginning January 2011.
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CITY OF LONG LAKE MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The following
municipal offices will be included on the November 2010 General Election ballot:
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Mayor - Two (2)
year term beginning January 2011
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Council Members
- Two (2) seats, four (4) year terms beginning January 2011
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The following
individuals have filed for candidacy for Long Lake City offices.
Candidates are listed in filing order.
MAYOR - Randy
Gilbert, Tim M. Hultmann
COUNCIL MEMBER
(2 Seats) - Donny Chillstrom, Sam Rettinger, Jeff Stephenson, Tom Skjaret
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CITY BEACH AT NELSON LAKESIDE PARK IS OPEN
The City beach
at Nelson Lakeside Park is currently open for public use. Please
note that the Nelson Lakeside Park beach is not staffed and there are no
lifeguards on duty at any time.
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NEED TO DISPOSE
OF BRUSH?
Dispose of
Compost and Brush at the Plymouth Yard Waste Drop Off
14900 23rd Avenue N, Plymouth
Phone /
763.509.5950
Long
Lake residents may use the City of Plymouth’s yard waste drop-off site at
no charge; however, you must bring identification (MN driver’s license or
State ID card) showing your Long Lake address with you as you will be
asked to prove your residency. Residents must be prepared to debag
materials at the yard waste site themselves. Bags may not be left at the
site and must be taken home with you. Free mulch and compost will be
available on a “first come” basis.
Materials accepted
at the site are spring / fall lawn rakings and thatch, leaves, soft
vegetative garden waste, and tree waste (dirt must be removed from any
roots).
Unacceptable materials
are lumber, sod, soil, and any other items not listed above.
Link to Plymouth Yard Waste Website
The Plymouth yard waste site opens for the season on the first Saturday in
April, and remains open through the last Sunday in November. The site is
closed on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the season, on major holidays,
and may close for inclement weather if necessary. For
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| MEET WITH THE MAYOR
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 8
Location:
Hardin Park, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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