Bayport City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Orin
Kipp
Orin Kipp, the incumbent, is running for Bayport City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Paula Graslewicz
- 02Katie HillIncumbent
- 03Orin KippYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Real estate and banking attorney. He was a member of the Bayport Planning Committee for 8 years before being named to the City Council.
Paula Graslewicz, Katie Hill and Orin Kipp filed for two at-large City Council seats (Elect 2); Michele Hanson is the only candidate for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Orin Kipp
5 sourced01Prison site2 sourced positions
Named the use of the prison property as a main issue and said Bayport must be part of all conversations about the land.
It will be imperative that Bayport is at the table for all conversations related to this specific land use to ensure the property is used in a way that makes sense for Bayport.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 7, 2026Link
Said Bayport should use lobbyists to have a strong voice in the state's surplus land sale process for the prison and negotiate direct conveyance of the water system.
Lastly, Bayport should lean on lobbyists to ensure we have a strong voice during the State Surplus Land Sale process of the prison.”
Own statementStillwater Gazette · Oct 16, 2026Link
02Infrastructure1 sourced position
Said lining sewer lines strengthens them for decades at lower cost and with less disruption than replacing the entire system.
Using the sewer lining options is a smart way to strengthen those lines for decades at a much lower cost and a much less invasive process than replacing the entire system.”
Own statementStillwater Gazette · Oct 16, 2026Link
03Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Said the city must keep seeking grants and other supplemental financing to help fund city needs.
However, the city must continue to seek grants and other forms of supplemental financing to help fund city concerns.”
Own statementStillwater Gazette · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Growth1 sourced position
Said the city should not pursue growth for its own sake and should weigh the long-term impact of each decision on the prison site.
We cannot champion growth just for the sake of growth.”
Own statementStillwater Gazette · Oct 16, 2026Link
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