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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.

Zimmerman voter guide

Business licensing

City Administrator

Sep 21, 2026

Appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, September 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightVoted yes on appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4 (passed 3-2, September 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberMoved the motion and voted yes on appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4 (passed 3-2, September 2026).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes on appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4 (passed 3-2, September 2026).
  • NoHarley WellsVoted no on appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4 (passed 3-2, September 2026).
  • NoJosh BondhusVoted no on appointing Clerk/Treasurer Kary Tillmann as interim City Administrator with an interim pay increase to Grade 17, Step 4 (passed 3-2, September 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Sep 21 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link

City staffing

Apr 20, 2026

A $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, April 2026

  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes on a $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees (passed 4-1, April 2026).
  • YesJosh BondhusVoted yes on a $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees (passed 4-1, April 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberMoved the motion and voted yes on a $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees (passed 4-1, April 2026).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes on a $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees (passed 4-1, April 2026).
  • NoDave EarenfightVoted no on a $350 travel stipend for out-of-state City Planner interviewees (passed 4-1, April 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Apr 20 2026 · Apr 20, 2026Link

Garbage collection

Aug 3, 2026

Stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time

Result as recorded: unanimous, August 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightVoted yes to stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time (unanimous, August 2026).
  • YesHarley WellsMoved the motion and voted yes to stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time (unanimous, August 2026).
  • YesJosh BondhusVoted yes to stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time (unanimous, August 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberVoted yes to stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time (unanimous, August 2026).
  • YesMike DahlSeconded the motion and voted yes to stop researching an organized garbage collection model for the city at this time (unanimous, August 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Aug 3 2026 · Aug 3, 2026Link

Housing development

Jul 7, 2025

Approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development

Result as recorded: unanimous, July 2025

  • YesDave EarenfightMoved the motion and voted yes to approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes to approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesJosh BondhusVoted yes to approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesLarry FarberSeconded the motion and voted yes to approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes to approve the preliminary plat of The Homes at Fremont, a 212-unit planned residential development (unanimous, July 2025).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Jul 7 2025 · Jul 7, 2025Link

Jul 7, 2025

Approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont

Result as recorded: unanimous, July 2025

  • YesDave EarenfightVoted yes to approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes to approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesJosh BondhusSeconded the motion and voted yes to approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesLarry FarberMoved the motion and voted yes to approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont (unanimous, July 2025).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes to approve the final plat of The Homes at Fremont (unanimous, July 2025).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Jul 7 2025 · Jul 7, 2025Link

Lake Fremont

Jun 16, 2025

A contract of up to $12,500 to cut a weed navigation channel on Lake Fremont

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, June 2025

  • YesLarry FarberMoved the motion and voted yes on a contract of up to $12,500 to cut a weed navigation channel on Lake Fremont (passed 4-1, June 2025).
  • NoDave EarenfightVoted no on a contract of up to $12,500 to cut a weed navigation channel on Lake Fremont (passed 4-1, June 2025).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Jun 16 2025 · Jun 16, 2025Link

Property tax levy

Sep 21, 2026

The preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953

Result as recorded: unanimous, September 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953 (unanimous, September 2026).
  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953 (unanimous, September 2026).
  • YesJosh BondhusSeconded the motion and voted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953 (unanimous, September 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberMoved the motion and voted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953 (unanimous, September 2026).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy of $3,419,953 (unanimous, September 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Sep 21 2026 · Sep 21, 2026Link

Sidewalks

Apr 6, 2026

Order the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West improvement project after a public hearing

Result as recorded: unanimous, April 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightMoved the motion and voted yes to order the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West improvement project after a public hearing (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberVoted yes to order the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West improvement project after a public hearing (unanimous, April 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Apr 6 2026 · Apr 6, 2026Link

Apr 20, 2026

Approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side

Result as recorded: unanimous, April 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightVoted yes to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesHarley WellsMoved the motion and voted yes to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesJosh BondhusVoted yes to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesLarry FarberSeconded the motion and voted yes to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side (unanimous, April 2026).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes to approve plans and order bids for the 3rd Avenue North/10th Street West project, which adds a sidewalk on the north side (unanimous, April 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Apr 20 2026 · Apr 20, 2026Link

Wastewater plant

Nov 3, 2025

Approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153

Result as recorded: unanimous, November 2025

  • YesDave EarenfightMoved the motion and voted yes to approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153 (unanimous, November 2025).
  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes to approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153 (unanimous, November 2025).
  • YesJosh BondhusSeconded the motion and voted yes to approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153 (unanimous, November 2025).
  • YesLarry FarberVoted yes to approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153 (unanimous, November 2025).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes to approve a NERO Engineering agreement for preliminary design of the Phase II wastewater treatment plant expansion, up to $663,153 (unanimous, November 2025).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Nov 3 2025 · Nov 3, 2025Link

Jul 20, 2026

Hire Magney Construction as construction manager at risk for wastewater plant expansion pre-construction services, up to $120,000

Result as recorded: unanimous, July 2026

  • YesDave EarenfightMoved the motion and voted yes to hire Magney Construction as construction manager at risk for wastewater plant expansion pre-construction services, up to $120,000 (unanimous, July 2026).
  • YesHarley WellsVoted yes to hire Magney Construction as construction manager at risk for wastewater plant expansion pre-construction services, up to $120,000 (unanimous, July 2026).
  • YesJosh BondhusSeconded the motion and voted yes to hire Magney Construction as construction manager at risk for wastewater plant expansion pre-construction services, up to $120,000 (unanimous, July 2026).
  • YesMike DahlVoted yes to hire Magney Construction as construction manager at risk for wastewater plant expansion pre-construction services, up to $120,000 (unanimous, July 2026).

Zimmerman City Council minutes, Jul 20 2026 · Jul 20, 2026Link

Water system

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