Minnetrista City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Brian
Govern
Councilmember; term ends December 31, 2028City of Minnetrista
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- Minnetrista City Council member whose first term runs from January 2025 to December 2028.
On the record: Brian Govern
7 sourced01Data centers2 sourced positions
Voted no on Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).
Council voteCity of Minnetrista · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Opposed the data center moratorium while supporting a study to develop regulations for future proposals (Aug 2026).
Own statementCity of Minnetrista · Aug 3, 2026Link
02Growth and housing1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on a comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding about 162 acres along Highway 7 to Residential Low-Medium (passed 5-0, Feb 2026).
Council voteCity of Minnetrista · Feb 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Fire service1 sourced position
Voted yes on sending Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service contract (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteCity of Minnetrista · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Property taxes1 sourced position
Seconded and voted yes on the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $8,758,365 (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
Council voteCity of Minnetrista · Sep 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Water and utilities1 sourced position
Moved and voted yes on a $18,840 consultant task order for outreach about water utility changes (passed 3-1, Nov 2025).
Council voteCity of Minnetrista · Nov 3, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Staff pay1 sourced position
as summarized in the work session minutes; a consensus, not a roll-call vote
Supported keeping the budgeted 3% staff market adjustment for 2026 (Oct 2025).
Own statementCity of Minnetrista · Oct 6, 2025Link
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