Welcome
Welcome to Lester Prairie !
We ’ re glad you ’ re here and look forward to having you as part of our great community . Lester Prairie is an excellent place to live and raise a family .
We have an outstanding school with plenty of athletic programs and police and fire departments to be of service when you are in need .
Lester Prairie Mayor
The paved Dakota Rail Regional Trail runs from Lester Prairie
Chris Mike to Wayzata and is excellent for walking , running , and biking . In addition , our city has many amenities to enjoy while you are here ; visiting our city parks provides a place for
City Information
Elected officials
Mayor : Chris Mike Council members : Sean Tritabaugh , Gary
Krause , Mark Thiry , and Paul Dhoore The council meets the second Tuesday every month at 7 p . m . at City Hall .
City Hall hours are Monday – Friday , 8 a . m . to 4 p . m ., 37 Juniper St . N ., Telephone 320-395-2646 , Fax 320- 395-8321 .
City Staff
Accountant Coordinator-Clerk / Treasurer , Doris
Lundin Assistant City Clerk : Marie Leistiko Maintenance : Luke Meyer ; Matthew Schlechter Wastewater Treatment Operator ; PeopleService , Inc . ( Jeremy Anderson ) Building Inspector : MNSPECT , Waconia , MN City Attorneys : Gavin , Janssen , & Stabenow
LTD ., Glencoe . Assessor : McLeod County Assessor ’ s Office ; Health Officer : GRHS - Lester Prairie Clinic
Park Board
Katie Helmbrecht , Josh Arndt , Dustin Reid , Julie Wemhoff , and Council Liaison – Paul Dhoore .
The Park Board meets on the first Tuesday each month at 6 p . m . recreation , our community swimming pool offers a place to get out of the heat of the summer , and our new campground provides a place for you to rest and relax .
There are also numerous clubs and activities available for the whole family .
Information about the City of Lester Prairie can be found on our website , www . lesterprairiemn . us . The city council and I invite you to contact us with any concerns or ideas . Sincerely , Chris Mike ,
Mayor of Lester Prairie
Planning Commission
Merlin Mathews , Fred Blaser , Paul Christensen , Ron Meier , and Council Liaison – Mark Thiry .
The Planning Commission meets Tuesday at 7 p . m .
Economic Development Authority
Gordon Birkholz , Jr ., Dean Perry , Paul Christensen , Council Liaison - Sean Tritabaugh , and Council Liaison Chris Mike .
The EDA meets Tuesday at 5:30 p . m .
Building Permits
In 1997 , the city adopted the Minnesota state building code . Under the code , a building permit is required for any improvements ( new , repair , remodel , or replacement ). Any questions regarding repairs or improvements to the property may be directed to the city clerk or the city building inspector
House Numbers
House numbers should be easily visible from the street to better locate your home in an emergency . Numbers should be in contrast to the house color and be made of reflective material .
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