Wayzata City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dan
Koch
Dan Koch, the incumbent, is running for Wayzata City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Adam Elg
- 02Dan KochYou’re reading
- 03Molly MacDonaldIncumbent
- 04David Paul Struck
Background
- About
- Senior vice president and commercial banking team lead at Bridgewater Bank. Serves on the board and finance committee of Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, and served on the City Council from 2017 to 2020.
Molly MacDonald, Adam Elg, David Paul Struck and Dan Koch are the four candidates for two Wayzata City Council seats on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Dan Koch
10 sourced01Property taxes2 sourced positions
Names keeping the city financially strong while limiting property tax increases as a top priority.
We need to be disciplined with Wayzata’s resources to keep the high quality of infrastructure and services that taxpayers deserve while limiting property tax increases.”
Own statementSun Sailor · Sep 21, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 53-2025 certifying the final 2026 property tax levy, a 4.9% increase (passed 4-1, Dec. 2025).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Dec 2, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Public safety1 sourced position
Says police and fire demands have grown as Wayzata became a destination and he will keep supporting resources for them.
I will continue to support providing resources for them to be successful at their jobs.”
Own statementSun Sailor · Sep 21, 2026Link
03Short-term rentals2 sourced positions
Said he supported the short-term rental moratorium and would like the city to find a more nuanced approach.
Own statementCity of Wayzata · Apr 7, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 859, a 12-month emergency moratorium on new short-term rentals (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 7, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Food and beverage tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 06-2026 supporting authority to impose a local food and beverage sales tax (consent agenda, passed 5-0, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Feb 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Car dealership2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 12-2026 approving the PUD general plan at 1022 and 1042 Wayzata Boulevard East (passed 4-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Feb 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the PUD development agreement for Walser Lamborghini at 1022 Wayzata Boulevard East (passed 4-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Gleason Lake Road subdivision1 sourced position
Voted no on Resolution 14-2026 denying a subdivision at 190 Gleason Lake Road and 121 Gleahaven Road (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Large events1 sourced position
Voted yes on a special event permit for the HIFI on the Lake Concerts at Macanda Restaurant (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Wayzata · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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