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Kasson · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Kasson voter guide

City levy

Dec 10, 2025

The final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99%

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesDan EgglerVoted yes on the final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99% (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesRyan ChristensenMoved and voted yes on the final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99% (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesSheldon TorkelsonVoted yes on the final 2026 tax levy, after the increase was reduced from 6.45% to 5.99% (passed 3-0, Dec. 2025).

City of Kasson · Dec 10, 2025Link

Oct 14, 2026

The preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesDan EgglerVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesMelisa FerrisVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesRyan ChristensenMoved and voted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesSheldon TorkelsonVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy resolution, reduced by $90,000 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Kasson · Oct 14, 2026Link

Council pay

Jan 28, 2026

Raising mayor and council salaries to match Byron's

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, one abstention, Jan. 2026

  • YesDan EgglerMoved and voted yes to raise mayor and council salaries to match Byron's (passed 3-1, one abstention, Jan. 2026).
  • YesRyan ChristensenVoted yes on raising mayor and council salaries to match Byron's (passed 3-1, one abstention, Jan. 2026).
  • YesSheldon TorkelsonVoted yes on raising mayor and council salaries to match Byron's (passed 3-1, one abstention, Jan. 2026).
  • —Melisa FerrisAbstained on raising mayor and council salaries to match Byron's (passed 3-1, Jan. 2026).

City of Kasson · Jan 28, 2026Link

Ice arena

Aug 19, 2026

Notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Aug. 2026

  • YesDan EgglerVoted yes to notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesMelisa FerrisMoved and voted yes to notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesRyan ChristensenVoted yes to notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).
  • YesSheldon TorkelsonVoted yes to notify Dodge County and start talks on ending the city's role as operator of the Dodge County Ice Arena (passed 4-0, Aug. 2026).

City of Kasson · Aug 19, 2026Link

Police staffing

Feb 11, 2026

Hire two full-time police officers

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Feb. 2026

  • YesDan EgglerVoted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesMelisa FerrisVoted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesRyan ChristensenMoved and voted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
  • YesSheldon TorkelsonVoted yes to hire two full-time police officers (passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).

City of Kasson · Feb 11, 2026Link

Solar and battery storage

Nov 19, 2025

Approve the Ziegler option for the city's battery storage and solar projects, pending an Xcel interconnection agreement

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, Nov. 2025

  • YesDan EgglerVoted yes to approve the Ziegler option for the city's battery storage and solar projects, pending an Xcel interconnection agreement (passed 3-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesMelisa FerrisVoted yes to approve the Ziegler option for the city's battery storage and solar projects, pending an Xcel interconnection agreement (passed 3-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesRyan ChristensenMoved and voted yes to approve the Ziegler option for the city's battery storage and solar projects, pending an Xcel interconnection agreement (passed 3-0, Nov. 2025).

City of Kasson · Nov 19, 2025Link

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