Mayor & City Council

Special Election | May 12, 2026

Effective October 31, 2025, a vacancy existed for the Ward 3 Councilmember. During a Special City Council Meeting on November 17, 2025, five candidates were interviewed to fill the Ward 3 Councilmember vacancy. After deliberation, the City Council appointed Tim Huttner to serve as Ward 3 Councilmember, effective December 8, 2025. This appointment will continue until May 12, 2026, when a special election will be held to fill the remaining term through December 31, 2028.

  • Special Election Filing Period: March 3 – March 17, 2026
  • Special Election Date: May 12, 2026
  • Polling Location (for Ward 3 residents only): Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 East Hayden Lake Road

For full details, view the official resolution (PDF).

2026 City Council

Overview

Champlin is legally established under Minnesota law. The City Council is the policy-making body of the city government. It is the responsibility of the Mayor and City Council to make legislative decisions based upon the city's power and duties as prescribed by the State Statutes. The Mayor is the presiding officer and a regular member of the City Council, holding all the powers and duties of a council member in addition to those of the Mayor.

Mayor and City Council: Major Areas of Authority and Responsibility

  • To judge the qualification and election of its own members and to set and interpret rules governing its own proceedings.
  • To exercise all the powers of cities which the law does not delegate to some specific official or to an independent board or commission.
  • To legislate for the city and to direct the enforcement of city ordinances. To appoint administrative personnel and appoint or approve the appointment of individuals to administrative, advisory boards, and commissions.
  • To transact city business, including the city's intergovernmental affairs. To manage the city's financial operations, which include the levying of taxes, the preparation of budgets, the auditing of expenditures, the borrowing of money, and the designation of depositories.
  • To protect the welfare of the city and its inhabitants.
  • To provide community leadership.

Meetings

Agendas & Packets

Agendas & Packets are available prior to the meetings.

Minutes

Minutes are available following approval. 

Members

Our Vision

The City of Champlin is a welcoming, safe, thriving community with great neighborhoods, a variety of natural amenities, convenient shopping, and excellent schools. #LIVChamplin

Our Mission

To provide for the stability and security of our community and its residents through guided quality growth, innovation, and the efficient use of resources.

Our Values

  • Trust: Confidence in the ability and character of our colleagues
  • Honesty: Be sincere and truthful in our work
  • Integrity: Be committed to our values
  • Fun: Be serious about our work without taking ourselves too seriously
  • Accountability: Be responsible for our actions

Open Forum

The City Council holds an Open Forum at the beginning of each meeting, which allows residents an opportunity to address the Council regarding issues or concerns. The issues are generally researched by staff, and a report is made to the City Council at their next regular meeting. If you have questions about the meeting process, please email us or call 763-923-7109.

Proposed Ordinances

You can view the complete City Code online. If there are any proposed ordinances scheduled for action, they will be posted below. If you have any questions or comments regarding a proposed ordinance, please email the executive assistant/city clerk or call 763-923-7109. 

Scheduled for Reading and/or Adoption

February 9, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | City Council Meeting | City Hall

  • Nothing Scheduled

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