Mountain Lake City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bryan
Bargen
Bryan Bargen, the incumbent, is running for Mountain Lake City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Bryan BargenYou’re reading
- 02Emily Mathiowetz
- 03Brittany Winters
- 04Andrew YskerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Incumbent Mountain Lake City Council member seeking reelection in 2026.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Mike Nelson for Mayor, and Bryan Bargen, Emily Mathiowetz, Brittany Winters and Andrew Ysker for Council Member (Elect 2). Minnesota Secretary of State
Bryan Bargen and Andrew Ysker are incumbents; Emily Mathiowetz and Brittany Winters are newcomers. Cottonwood County Citizen · Jul 29, 2026
On the record: Bryan Bargen
8 sourced01Data center2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2-25 adding data centers as a conditional use in the Industrial District (passed 5-0, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Oct 20, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution #19-25 approving a conditional use permit for a data center in the industrial district (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Nov 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Electric power1 sourced position
Voted yes on a power sales agreement to buy wind energy from Central Municipal Power Agency/Services (passed 4-0, Nov. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Nov 3, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Property tax levy2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution #22-25 adopting the 2026 final levy and budget (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Dec 1, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Resolution #19-26 setting the 2027 preliminary levy at a 9% increase (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Lodging tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance #5-26 establishing a local lodging tax (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Apr 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Fire and ambulance hall1 sourced position
Voted yes on leaving the fire and ambulance hall parking lot design as is, with no changes (passed 3-2, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Sep 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Housing1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving wetland and archaeological/historic-resource reviews for Lakeview Estates Phase II (passed 4-0, Oct. 2026).
Council voteCity of Mountain Lake · Oct 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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