Long Beach City Council

By Mike Pfeiffer, Long Beach Mayor

Local government in Minnesota is non-partisan and powered by everyday community members who step up to serve.  This month, we highlight several events and opportunities for you to help shape the future of Long Beach.

One shining example of that spirit is Patia Jensen, who answered the call when she was appointed to fill a vacant City Clerk position.  She served out that term and went on to be elected twice more, serving the City of Long Beach with integrity and grace.  Now, Patia has resigned to focus on her new full-time professional role and her family.  We thank her sincerely for her years of dedicated service and for helping bring meaningful improvements to our community.  It has been an honor to serve alongside her.

With Patia’s departure, Long Beach has several new openings for residents to get involved:

•The City Clerk position will be appointed to serve until a special election is held in November 2026.

•We are looking to add three community members to the Planning Commission.

•We are also considering forming a new Parks Board, with up to three seats available for residents to serve.

All of these are part-time, paid positions.  If you’re curious or considering service, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming open house sessions in May to learn more and ask questions.

Upcoming Events in Long Beach

• May 7 (Wednesday), 8:30 a.m. – MAHS Day of Caring at Morning Glory Gardens (Spring Cleaning with Friends of Morning Glory Gardens)

• May 9 (Fri), 7:30 a.m. – Glenwood Chamber Rise & Shine hosted at the new Community Hub (Complimentary breakfast catered by Minnewaska House)

• May 12 (Monday), 7 p.m. – Regular City Council Meeting at the Community Hub

• May 16 (Friday), 8:30 a.m. – Flower Planting at Morning Glory Gardens

• May 17 (Sat), 10 a.m. – Community Hub Open House: Learn about City positions and opportunities to serve Long Beach

• May 21 (Wednesday), 5:30 p.m. – Second Open House at the Community Hub (Same info, different time!)

• June 3 (Tuesday), 6:30 p.m. – Special Meeting & Planning Commission (if needed), Community Hub

Please consider attending any events that fit your schedule — and help spread the word! Long Beach thrives when more residents take a turn at service.