Melrose City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Travis
Frieler
Travis Frieler, the incumbent, is running for Melrose City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Holly Berscheit
- 02Sarah DyrsethWithdrawn
- 03Travis FrielerYou’re reading
- 04Jade Massmann
Background
- About
- Melrose City Council member and business owner.
On the record: Travis Frieler
11 sourced01Growth and development1 sourced position
Lists advocating for new business and helping existing businesses through city programs as priorities.
I would like to continue to advocate for new business and help existing businesses where they need it.”
Own statementThe Star Post · Oct 14, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Lists improving the city while keeping taxes in line with nearby areas as a priority.
Another priority is improving things in the city while keeping taxes appropriate to the areas around us.”
Own statementThe Star Post · Oct 14, 2026Link
03Resident input1 sourced position
Encourages residents to call with questions, bring concerns to city hall and attend council meetings.
I would encourage residents to call and ask questions about projects that interest them, bring their concerns to city hall and get them addressed, and attend council meetings”
Own statementThe Star Post · Oct 14, 2026Link
04Why running1 sourced position
Says the main motivation for running is to finish projects from the past two council terms.
My main motivation is to finish out a few projects that I have been involved with over the past two terms.”
Own statementThe Star Post · Oct 14, 2026Link
05Jennie-O site4 sourced positions
Voted yes on the Jennie-O real estate donation agreement for six former plant parcels (passed unanimously, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Jan 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-11 supporting a state redevelopment grant application for the Jennie-O site (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Jan 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on tabling the updated Jennie-O agreement until a later meeting (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Mar 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-35 supporting a second state redevelopment grant application for the former Jennie-O parking lot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Jul 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Streets1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the 2026 Street Improvements contract to Joe Riley Construction for $267,035.75 (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Apr 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-30 consenting to assignment and subordination of the Roach Development agreement (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Melrose · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Melrose City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of StateLink
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