Oak Park Heights City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mike
Runk
Councilmember; term expires December 31, 2028City of Oak Park Heights
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Background
- About
- Lifelong Oak Park Heights resident who was in his fourth City Council term in 2024. He previously served on the parks commission and as a planning commissioner.
On the record: Mike Runk
5 sourced01King Plant and the tax base1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the King Plant closure will be a hit, that the city will continue its long-term plan, and that there will be opportunities for state aid.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
02Housing1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the council turned down an apartment proposal because it was not the right location and that the city sticks to its comprehensive and zoning plans.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
03County road and land decisions1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said Washington County did not involve the city early enough on the 58th Street extension and that the city declined to pay $1.2 million toward it.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
04PFAS and drinking water1 sourced position
as reported by the Stillwater Gazette; not a direct quote
Said the city is ahead of many communities on PFAS and noted that Hastings is averaging $10 million per well.
Forum answerStillwater Gazette · Oct 20, 2024Link
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Oak Park Heights City Council in 2024 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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