City of Melrose Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm    Phone:(320) 256-4278  Fax:(320) 256-7766 Address: 225 1st St NE, Melrose, MN     Email:admin@cityofmelrose.com​
    
The Melrose City Center houses the Administration Offices, Police Department, Library,
​Senior Center and large meeting rooms.
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​Michael Brethorst 
(City Administrator) 
Administration




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​Tessa Beuning 
​(Finance Director) 
Finance / Administration
Mike Creelman
(Planning / Community Development Director) 
Community Development
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​Craig Maus 
(Police Chief) 
Gary Middendorf 
​(Streets Parks Supervisor) 
Public Works
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Dale Lyon 
​(Electrical Supervisor) 
Electric
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Jenn Tschida 
​(Ambulance Coordinator) 
Ernie Kociemba 
​(Executive Director) 
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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Jeremy Kraemer 
(Fire Chief) 
Fire Department
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Tim Vogel 
​(Water/Wastewater Supervisor) 
Water/Wasterwater
Our Mayor & City Council Members
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Joe Finken 
​Mayor ​
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Tony Klasen 
​Council Member 
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Josh Thieschafer 
Council Member 
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Jenny Mayers 
Council Member
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Dick Christenson 
​Council Member 
​The Council meets once a month on the third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
  • Elected at-large to four-year terms and Council at alternate two-year intervals.
  • Elected by the citizens, the Mayor serves as the official speaker for both the local government and the community as a whole.
  • Serves as presiding officer, the Mayor is also a member of the Council.
  • Elected by the citizens, the Council, along with the Mayor, has the task of balancing the many individual interests of the citizens with the long-term goals of our community.
  • Ensures that all future projects are filtered through the City-Wide Strategic Plan.
  • Oversees administrative officers, formulates policies, and exercises City powers.
  • Appoints personnel responsible for the proper administration of all affairs.
  • Oversees the City’s financial operations, authorizes necessary improvements and capital expenditures, and establishes ordinances through a professional staff. 
  • Determines needs for future development of the City.