Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce
Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce
223 Main Street East
PO Box 216 Melrose, MN 56352

320-256-7174
melrosechamber@outlook.com
  • About The Chamber
  • Membership
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    • Join The Chamber
  • Events
    • Valentines
    • Riverfest >
      • Royalty
      • Little Miss Melrose
    • Holiday Kick Off
  • Community Information
    • Farmers Market
    • Churches
    • Emergency Services
    • Historical Society
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  • Contact
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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) 
Administ
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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 
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(Electrical Supervisor) 
Electric

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Jenn Tschida 
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(Ambulance Coordinator) 

Ernie Kociemba 
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(Executive Director) 
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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Jeremy Kraemer 
(Fire Chief) 
Fire Department

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Tim Vogel 
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(Water/Wastewater Supervisor) 
Water/Wasterwater

Our Mayor & City Council Members
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Joe Finken 
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Mayor
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Tony Klasen 
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Council Member 

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Josh Thieschafer 
Council Member
 

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Jenny Mayers 
Council Member

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Dick Christenson 
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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.

Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce      Belong. Connect. Succeed. 


Hours

M-F: 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

320-256-7174

Email

Address

melrosechamber@outlook.com
PO Box 216, 223 Main Street E, Melrose, MN