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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.

Minnetrista voter guide

Data centers

Aug 3, 2026

Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, Aug 2026

  • YesClaudia LacyMoved and voted yes on Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).
  • YesLisa WhalenVoted yes on Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).
  • NoBrian GovernVoted no on Ordinance No. 509, a data center moratorium (passed 3-1, Aug 2026).

City of Minnetrista · Aug 3, 2026Link

Fire service

Sep 9, 2026

Sending Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service contract

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Sep 2026

  • YesBrian GovernVoted yes on sending Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service contract (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
  • YesCathleen ReffkinVoted yes on sending Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service contract (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
  • YesClaudia LacyMoved and voted yes on sending Mound a notice to renegotiate the fire service contract (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).

City of Minnetrista · Sep 9, 2026Link

Growth and housing

Feb 18, 2026

A comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding about 162 acres along Highway 7 to Residential Low-Medium

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Feb 2026

  • YesBrian GovernSeconded 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).
  • YesCathleen ReffkinMoved 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).
  • YesClaudia LacyVoted yes on a comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding about 162 acres along Highway 7 to Residential Low-Medium (passed 5-0, Feb 2026).
  • YesLisa WhalenVoted yes on a comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding about 162 acres along Highway 7 to Residential Low-Medium (passed 5-0, Feb 2026).

City of Minnetrista · Feb 18, 2026Link

Property taxes

Sep 9, 2026

The 2027 preliminary tax levy of $8,758,365

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Sep 2026

  • YesBrian GovernSeconded and voted yes on the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $8,758,365 (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
  • YesCathleen ReffkinVoted yes on the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $8,758,365 (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).
  • YesClaudia LacyVoted yes on the 2027 preliminary tax levy of $8,758,365 (passed 4-0, Sep 2026).

City of Minnetrista · Sep 9, 2026Link

Water and utilities

Nov 3, 2025

A $18,840 consultant task order for outreach about water utility changes

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, Nov 2025

  • YesBrian GovernMoved and voted yes on a $18,840 consultant task order for outreach about water utility changes (passed 3-1, Nov 2025).
  • YesLisa WhalenVoted yes on a $18,840 consultant task order for outreach about water utility changes (passed 3-1, Nov 2025).
  • NoClaudia LacyVoted no on a $18,840 consultant task order for outreach about water utility changes (passed 3-1, Nov 2025).

City of Minnetrista · Nov 3, 2025Link

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