Moose Lake Fire District

District Board

The Moose Lake Fire District is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners responsible for policy, budget, and the long-term direction of the district.

MEETINGS: First Wednesday of Each Month
MOOSE LAKE FIRE HALL — 600 HWY 73
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Board of Commissioners

The Moose Lake Fire District was formed in 1988, with representatives from the City of Moose Lake and Moose Lake Township responsible for decisions required for operating the district.
Chairman
Steve Aldrin
Vice Chairman
Jon Lund
Rep for City of Moose Lake
Secretary
Cathy Troskey
Treasurer
Guyal Nelson
Rep for Moose Lake Township
City Representative
Walter Lower
Rep for City of Moose Lake & City Council
Township Representative
Jeff Kirk
Rep for Moose Lake Township
Moose Lake Fire District Board 2023 — pictured left to right: Steve Aldrin, Jin Lund, Cathy Trotskey, Guyal Nelson, Walter Lower, Jeff Kirk
Pictured left to right: Steve Aldrin (Chairman), Jin Lund (Vice Chairman), Cathy Trotskey (Secretary), Guyal Nelson (Treasurer), Walter Lower (City Rep), Jeff Kirk (Township Rep)

Board Responsibilities

Governance & Oversight

The Board sets policy, approves the annual budget, and provides strategic direction for the fire district. Commissioners are elected by district residents.

Budget & Finance

Commissioners approve annual operating and capital budgets, levy property taxes within the district, and ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.

Regular Meetings

The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Moose Lake Fire Hall. All meetings are open to the public in accordance with Minnesota Open Meeting Law.

District Representation

Each commissioner represents the interests of district residents and property owners across our 108 square mile service area.

About the Fire District

The Moose Lake Fire District was formed in 1988, with representatives from the City of Moose Lake and Moose Lake Township responsible for decisions required for operating the district. The Board is funded through property tax levies approved annually by the commissioners.

Commissioners are elected to staggered terms by registered voters within the district boundaries. Elections are held in November of odd-numbered years in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 69.

City of Moose Lake — District Board Website →

Board Meetings

  • When:First Wednesday of each month
  • Time:7:00 PM
  • Location:Moose Lake Fire Hall
  • Address:600 Hwy 73, Moose Lake, MN
  • Open to:General Public

Meeting Minutes & Reports

Board meeting minutes and run reports are archived and available to the public on our Run Reports & Meeting Minutes page.

View Minutes Archive

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