Interested in reviewing current and past correspondence, news, and presentation materials regarding the ongoing fire services issue? Please click on the sections below to review the information available.
Letter From Long Lake City Council to Orono's Council Dated May 8, 2024 - Letter Extending Updated Option Offers
Letter From the Long Lake Fire Department to the Long Lake City Council Dated June 20, 2023 - An LLFD Deputy Chief read this letter aloud at the June 20, 2023, City Council meeting.
Letter From Orono to Long Lake & Medina Dated June 15, 2023 - Long Lake has received Orono's Notice of Adjustment to alter their City Fire Service Area pursuant to the Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection dated October 15, 2002. This letter is accompanied by a map and a copy of the agreement.
Letter From Long Lake Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association to Orono City Council, June 12, 2023 - The Long Lake Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association prepared a letter to the Orono City Council which was included in their packets for their June 12, 2023 meeting.
Letter to the LLFD, the Community Served by the LLFD, and to the Orono City Council Dated June 1, 2023 - This two-page letter is intended to share the City of Long Lake's sincere disappointment with the Orono City Council's continued actions, and to discuss Long Lake's intent for the future. It must be noted that the City of Long Lake continues to desire a partnership with Orono to involve shared oversight of our Long Lake Fire Department under a joint powers agreement-type model and to welcome any other neighboring cities interested in a partnership.
Letter to Orono City Council From Attorney Representing Long Lake Dated May 17, 2023 - Follow-Up Letter Regarding Orono's Breach of the Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection with the City of Long Lake
Letter From Orono City Attorney to Attorney Representing Long Lake Dated May 8, 2023 - Response to Long Lake's Letter to the City of Orono Dated April 25, 2023
Letter to Orono City Council From Attorney Representing Long Lake Dated April 25, 2023 - Letter Regarding Orono’s Breach of the Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection with the City of Long Lake
Letter From Long Lake City Council to Orono's Council Dated January 27, 2023 - Response to Offer for Transition of the Long Lake Fire Department to Orono
Letter From Long Lake City Council to Orono's Council Dated October 12, 2022 - Response to Offer for Takeover of the Long Lake Fire Department
Letter From Orono City Council to the Long Lake City Council Dated September 27, 2022 - Regarding an Offer for the Transition of the Long Lake Fire Department to the City of Orono
Letter From Orono Administrator to Long Lake Administrator Dated September 26, 2022 - Letter Regarding the 2023 Long Lake Fire Operational and Capital Budgets
Letter to City of Orono From Long Lake's City Attorney Dated August 18, 2022 - Letter Regarding the 2022 Purchase of Command Vehicles
Letter to Orono Citizens from Former Mayors of Orono and Long Lake Dated July 20, 2022
Letter From Long Lake City Council to Orono's Council Dated June 10, 2022 - Letter Regarding the Long Lake Fire Department, Responding to Mayor Walsh's Letter Dated May 23, 2022
Letter From Orono's Mayor Walsh to Long Lake City Council Dated May 23, 2022 - Letter Regarding the Long Lake Fire Department
Letter From Long Lake City Council to Orono's Council Dated May 17, 2022 - Letter Regarding the Long Lake Fire Department (Future of Fire Services)
Letter From Orono to Long Lake & Medina Dated April 13, 2021 - Notice of Termination of Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection
Letter From Orono to Long Lake Dated April 13, 2021 - Notice of Termination of Contract for Joint Ownership
Letter Long Lake's Mayor Miner to Orono's Council Dated January 8, 2020 - Letter Regarding Fire Service Contract Discussions and Suggesting Mediation to Facilitate Communication
Letter From Orono to Long Lake's Council Dated May 2018 - Letter From Orono Stating Options for the Future of Fire Service
April 1, 2024 Laker Pioneer Article - 'Orono's fire department efforts garner 2nd contempt ruling'
March 2024 Presentation: Long Lake Fire Department (LLFD) 2023 Annual Report - This review of 2023 LLFD activities was presented by Fire Chief Heiland to the City Councils of Long Lake, Orono, Medina, and Minnetonka Beach.
FOX-9 News Report Dated November 29, 2023 - Orono Found in Contempt of Court in Legal Battle
Statement From the City of Long Lake Regarding Mediation on September 26, 2023, Regarding the City of Long Lake vs. the City of Orono - The City of Long Lake made a concerted effort to obtain a mutual resolution with the City of Orono during court-ordered mediation on September 26, 2023. Long Lake was very willing to discuss a middle-ground solution, but in the end, the parties could not reach a settlement. As such, the present contract remains in effect until December 31, 2025, and is subject to the Court’s temporary injunction order. What specifically occurred during the mediation is confidential pursuant to the Minnesota Rules of Evidence and the mediation agreement signed by both parties. The Long Lake City Council will evaluate its next steps regarding the litigation against the City of Orono related to the court case (Court File No.: 27-CV-23-9758).
KSTP-5 News Report Dated June 26, 2023 - Long Lake Sues Orono Over Future of Fire Department
June 12, 2023 Star Tribune Article - "Orono votes to break from Long Lake Fire Department"
Correction to Fire Department Emergency Response Call Data - This informational handout has been prepared to address misinformation presented at the May 22, 2023, Orono City Council meeting regarding our Fire Department's response call data.
May 23, 2023 Star Tribune Article - "Orono City Council member resigns after contentious meeting"
VIDEO (Via YouTube): May 18, 2023, Follow-Up Forum: Long Lake Fire Service Updates - The City of Long Lake held a 'Follow-Up Forum: Long Lake Fire Service Updates' open house event on Thursday, May 18, 2023, to provide updates on the status of ongoing Long Lake Fire Department discussions, to comment on the future of fire services in our area, and to invite community input. The Long Lake City Council gives thanks to Calvin Presbyterian Church for hosting another event for us, to the LMCC for producing this video resource, and to everyone who came out to attend.
Powerpoint Presentation - May 18, 2023, Follow-Up Forum: Long Lake Fire Service Updates
Informational Handout, Claims vs. Facts Regarding the Long Lake Fire Department (May 2023) - This two-page informational piece was prepared to help address some of the most common questions and misinformation we're hearing regarding the fire services situation.
Presentation by Long Lake City Council, 2/7/2023 City Council Meeting - Presentation of Long Lake's Response/Counter Offer to Orono
VIDEO (Via YouTube): November 17, 2022, Future Fire Services Open House - The City of Long Lake held a 'Long Lake Future Fire Services Open House' on Thursday, November 17, 2022, to offer information and welcome community input regarding ongoing Long Lake Fire Department Discussions. The Long Lake City Council wishes to convey sincere appreciation to Calvin Presbyterian Church for hosting this event, to the LMCC for producing this video resource, and to the many individuals (nearly 200!) who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Open House and share their thoughts with us.
Powerpoint Presentation - November 17, 2022, Future Fire Services Open House
Presentation by Long Lake City Council Member Jahn Dyvik, 10/4/2022 City Council Meeting - Note: Council member Dyvik independently prepared the above PowerPoint presentation that he gave at the October 4, 2022, regular City Council meeting.