Arden Hills City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ben
Lindau
Ben Lindau is running for Arden Hills City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jess Birken
- 02Ben LindauYou’re reading
- 03David Radziej
Background
- About
- Architect, builder and sustainability expert serving on the Arden Hills Planning Commission. He coaches the Mounds View Mountain Bike Team.
- Campaign website
- www.benforardenhills.com
Jess Birken (listed in the minutes as Jessica Birken) and Ben Lindau serve on the Arden Hills Planning Commission. City of Arden Hills · Apr 8, 2026
On the record: Ben Lindau
6 sourced01Affordable housing1 sourced position
Voted for the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the city's inclusionary housing ordinance, Planning Case 26-006 (passed 7-0, Apr 2026).
Commission voteCity of Arden Hills · Apr 8, 2026Link
02Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
Seconded the Planning Commission recommendation to approve an ordinance adding rules for accessory dwelling units (passed 7-0, Aug 2026).
Commission voteCity of Arden Hills · Aug 5, 2026Link
03Lexington Avenue corridor1 sourced position
from the candidate's answers to the Pioneer Press questionnaire
Supports a plan for the Lexington Avenue commercial corridor based on a market study, with an open public process for residents.
studies what the market can support”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
04City budget1 sourced position
Supports long-range fiscal and capital plans for parks, trails, streets and utilities that spread major work over time.
Own statementBen Lindau for Arden Hills (campaign website)Link
05Sustainability1 sourced position
Supports creating an Arden Hills Sustainability Policy and Plan.
I support the creation of an Arden Hills Sustainability Policy and Plan”
Own statementBen Lindau for Arden Hills (campaign website)Link
06Parks and trails1 sourced position
Says he fully supports the city's Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Own statementBen Lindau for Arden Hills (campaign website)Link
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