Paul Knier (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Big Lake City Council after the election.
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- Mayor of Big Lake, elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024.
On the record: Paul Knier
7 sourced01Public Safety Facility2 sourced positions
Voted yes to approve Bradbury Stamm Construction Winkelman as construction manager for the new City Hall/Public Safety Facility (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteBig Lake City Council minutes, Feb 18 2026 · Feb 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Said at the August 12, 2026 budget workshop that he feels the public safety facility is a necessary expense and part of the reason for higher utility rates.
Own statementBig Lake City Council special workshop minutes, Aug 12 2026 · Aug 12, 2026Link
02Minnesota Avenue2 sourced positions
Voted yes to order final plans and specifications for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvement Project (passed 4-1, February 2026).
Council voteBig Lake City Council minutes, Feb 18 2026 · Feb 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on revised plans that build about 550 feet of Minnesota Avenue and seek state grant funding again in 2027 (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteBig Lake City Council minutes, Apr 15 2026 · Apr 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Housing development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the final plat and planned unit development for Prairie Rose (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteBig Lake City Council minutes, Jul 15 2026 · Jul 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Tax increment financing1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution calling a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-8 (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteBig Lake City Council minutes, Jul 15 2026 · Jul 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Parks1 sourced position
Said at the August 12, 2026 budget workshop that lower-cost options for improvements at Mitchell Farms Park should be explored.
Own statementBig Lake City Council special workshop minutes, Aug 12 2026 · Aug 12, 2026Link
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