City of Long Lake

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The City of Long Lake is a municipal government in Hennepin County, Minnesota, providing local public services such as utilities, permits, public safety support, and community services to residents and businesses.

Long Lake, Minnesota, United States
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About City of Long Lake

The City of Long Lake is the local municipal government serving the community of Long Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It oversees city administration, public works (including water and sewer utilities), zoning and permitting, parks and community services, and coordination of public safety resources. Residents and businesses interact with the city for utility billing, building and zoning permits, licenses, and various local government services.([longlakemn.gov](https://www.longlakemn.gov/?utm_source=openai))

A card charge with a descriptor referencing “CITY OF LONG LAKE” is most likely connected to a municipal payment such as a water/sewer utility bill, permit fee, license, or other city service. The city uses an online payment portal for utilities and similar services, which can result in electronic card charges that appear with somewhat cryptic bank-formatted descriptors. These may be processed through third‑party bill payment providers, which sometimes show their own location (e.g., Des Plaines, IL) or internal codes alongside the city’s name.([paymentservicenetwork.com](https://www.paymentservicenetwork.com/Login.aspx?acc=RT25528&utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about a City of Long Lake charge, the best approach is to check recent utility bills, permit applications, or other city transactions and match the amount and date to the charge. You can also log into the city’s authorized online payment portal or review email receipts generated when you paid. If the charge is still unclear, contact Long Lake City Hall during business hours by phone or via the contact details on the city’s official website; have your card statement, service address, and any recent invoice numbers ready. If you suspect fraud, you should also contact your card issuer to dispute or block the transaction while the city verifies whether a payment was legitimately posted to your account.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to City of Long Lake.

  1. DBT CRD 1016 BG398QN CITY OF LONG LAKE SER DES PLAINES IL C#0494 DBT CRD 1016 08/05/26 BG398QN CITY OF LONG LAKE *SER DES PLAINES IL C#0494

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of payments to the City of Long Lake commonly appear on my card statement?

Most card charges from the City of Long Lake are for municipal services such as water and sewer utilities, permit and inspection fees, license fees, and occasionally recreation or community program fees. Compare the transaction amount and date with your most recent utility bills, permit applications, or invoices from the city to identify the specific service.

Why does my City of Long Lake charge mention another city like Des Plaines, IL in the descriptor?

Some City of Long Lake payments are processed through third‑party bill payment or card processing vendors, whose operations centers may be located in another city such as Des Plaines, Illinois. Your statement may therefore show a combination of the city name and the processor’s location, even though the funds are being paid to the City of Long Lake for your local services.

How can I verify which bill a City of Long Lake card charge is paying?

Start by checking your latest water/sewer utility bill, permit invoice, or other city bill and match the exact amount and date to the card transaction. If you used the online payment portal, log in and review your payment history and confirmation numbers. If you still cannot match the charge, call Long Lake City Hall’s utility or finance department with the transaction date, last four digits of your card, and the amount so staff can look up the payment in their system.

How do I request a refund or correction for a City of Long Lake payment?

Contact the City of Long Lake’s finance or utility billing office as soon as you notice a potential error. Provide your name, service address, the date and amount of the charge, and any online confirmation or receipt numbers. City staff can review your account, determine whether a payment was misapplied or duplicated, and advise whether a refund, credit, or billing adjustment is appropriate under city policies.

Can I set up recurring or scheduled payments to the City of Long Lake, and how will those appear on my statement?

If the city’s online payment portal or your bank’s bill‑pay service allows recurring or scheduled payments, you may see regular charges (for example, monthly or quarterly) with a descriptor that includes “CITY OF LONG LAKE” and possibly a processor reference. Check your payment portal or bank’s bill‑pay settings to see the schedule and amounts, and remember that each recurring payment may generate a separate card transaction line on your statement.

Why do I see a small or duplicate-looking City of Long Lake charge on my card?

Occasionally a temporary authorization hold or a partial attempt may appear when you pay online, especially if you submitted payment more than once or refreshed the page. These temporary authorizations typically fall off within a few business days. If both a pending and a posted City of Long Lake transaction remain or you see what looks like a duplicate payment, contact the city’s billing office and your card issuer so they can investigate and reverse any unintended extra charges.

How do I contact the City of Long Lake about a card charge I don’t recognize?

Visit longlakemn.gov to find the City Hall phone number and relevant department (usually Utilities/Finance). Call during business hours and be prepared to provide your name, service address, statement screenshot, transaction date, and amount. You may also be able to use the website’s contact form or email address listed under the utility billing or finance section for non‑urgent inquiries about card payments.

Could a City of Long Lake charge be related to an account in someone else’s name at my address?

Yes, municipal utility accounts and some permits are often tied to a property address rather than the cardholder name alone. If multiple people at your address use the same card or if you recently bought or sold the property, a City of Long Lake charge may be linked to a prior or shared account. Contact the city with the service address and transaction details so they can confirm which account received the payment.

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