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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lester Prairie Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters citywide elect the mayor and two of the four council members; the other two council seats are not on this ballot.

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What the next council decides

01Sand and gravel mining request3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 a motion to approve a conditional use permit for sand and gravel mining on Property ID 17.064.0220 failed on a 2-2 tie.

What's on the tableWhether to allow sand and gravel mining on land inside the city if the request returns.

02Agreements with the school district3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved a draft agreement on the school district's use of city-owned athletic facilities.

What's on the tableHow the city shares its ball fields with the school and who pays for plowing streets around the school.

03Fire department and mutual aid3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn February 2026 the council voted 3-1 to enter a fire automatic aid agreement with New Germany.

What's on the tableHow the fire department works with neighboring departments and pays for equipment.

04Budget, levy and utility bills3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council adopted the proposed 2027 levy and accepted the 2027 preliminary budget and capital plan.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and property tax levy, after the Truth in Taxation meeting.

05EDA land at 1000 Central Avenue1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council approved EDA resolutions rescinding the sale and transfer of property at 1000 Central Avenue to Indoor Boat Storage.

What's on the tableWhat happens next with the EDA-owned property at 1000 Central Avenue.

  • In May 2026 the council approved EDA resolutions to transfer part of 1000 Central Avenue to Indoor Boat Storage, Inc. and sell part to Mahogany Bay Properties, LLC. Herald Journal · May 12, 2026
3 notes on these statements

Three candidates filed for two City Council seats, and Chris Mike is the only candidate who filed for Mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

Mark Thiry's council term is listed as 2023-2026. City of Lester Prairie

The Herald Journal minutes are summaries; the full minutes are available at the City Clerk's office. Herald Journal · Sep 8, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Lester Prairie allow sand and gravel mining on the rezoned parcel?

  2. 2. Should the fire department sign automatic aid agreements with neighbors?

  3. 3. Should the city raise the state health charge on utility bills?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Gary Krause, Sean Tritabaugh3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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