Delano CITY COUNCIL
City Commissions
All Commission meetings are open to the
public. Additional information; including
agenda and minutes, and video of
meetings (if available) can be found
online: www.delano.mn.us or by calling
City Hall 763-972-0550.
Park & Recreation Commission
This commission advises the City Council
on long and short term park management
and construction for the City. Park and
Rec meets on the 4th Wednesday of each
month at 5pm.
The Delano City Council is a group of five elected officials who each serve
four-year terms. Delano’s Mayor is Dale Graunke. Betsy Moran, Jason Franzen,
Holly Schrupp, and Jon Sutherland serve as Councilmembers. The Council meets
on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Videos of the meetings, along with
agendas and minutes, are available online. The Council would like to extend an
invitation to all to come and experience local government in action!
Mayor Dale Graunke
Mayor Graunke is serving his second term as Mayor for the City of
Delano. He was elected to serve a four year term in the November
2010 election and was reelected in 2014 & 2018. His current term
will expire December 31, 2022. Mayor Graunke also serves as
the President of the Delano Economic Development Authority
(EDA). Mayor Graunke also serves on the Senior Advisory Board,
School Subcommittee, and liaison to the Spirit of Community
Commission, and Delano Planning Commission. Email contact:
[email protected]
Councilmember Betsy Moran
Councilmember Moran was elected to the Delano City Council
in 2008 and was reelected in 2012 and 2016. Her current term will
expire on December 31, 2020. Councilmember Moran also serves
on the School Subcommittee. Email contact: bstolfa@delano.
mn.us
Councilmember Jason Franzen
Councilmember Franzen was elected to City Council in 2014. His
current term will expire on December 31, 2022. Councilmember
Franzen also serves as Vice President of the EDA. In addition,
Franzen also serves on the Wright Co. Area Transportation. Email
contact: [email protected]
Its current members are: Sarah Berres,
Jessie Koch, Marnie Lucas, Sean Peterson,
Tom Schaffer, Joe Schleper and Jonathon
Werth.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an advisory
commission to the City Council. It is
responsible for preparing and maintaining
the City’s Comprehensive Plan. It is also
responsible for making recommendations
involving development projects, zoning
issues, including plat approvals, zoning
amendments, rezoning, variances,
appeals, CUPs and other matters. Planning
Commission meetings are held on the 2nd
Monday of the month at 7pm.
Its current members are Wayne Bekkala,
Jeremy Clarke, Jeff Demeules, Angela
Kalthoff, Jon Krieg, Dan Menk, Steve
Williams and Nat Malen.
Public Safety Commission
This commission has the authority to study,
investigate and make recommendations
regarding crime, public safety and lawn
enforcement within the City. Public Safety
meets six times a year on the last Monday
of every other month at 7pm.
Its current members are: James Anderson,
Matthew Boelter, Frank Coborn, Judith
Criego, Dennis Deming, Mike Merriman,
Roger Swenson and Tracy Vatruba.
Spirit of Community Commission
Councilmember Holly Schrupp
Councilmember Schrupp was originally appointed to Delano
City Council in 2003 and continued through December, 2012.
Councilmember Schrupp was reelected to serve a four year term
in 2014—her current term will expire December 31, 2022. Mrs.
Schrupp also serves as Treasurer of the EDA and liaison to Delano
Fire and Rescue. Email contact: [email protected]
See more information on this commission
on page 2. The Commission meets on the
second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Its
current members are: Tammy Frommelt,
Sarah Grosshuesch, Ted May, Chad Kestner
and Theressa Schlosser-Green.
Water Light and Power Comm.
Councilmember Jon Sutherland
Councilmember Sutherland was elected to the Delano City
Council in 2016. His current term will expire on December 31, 2020.
Mr. Sutherland serves on the safe schools subcommittee and
liaison on the Park and Recreation Commission and Public Safety
Commission. Email contact: [email protected]
The Delano Municipal Utilities is a non-profit
electric and water utility owned by the City
and operated by the WL&P Commission.
The Commission meets on the 3rd Monday
of each month at 7pm. Its current members
are Jason Franzen, Randy Keranen, Larry
Nelson, Jonathon Ness and Adam Steffl.
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DelanoHeraldJournal.com/guide
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