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The Council oversees all administrative functions of the city such as hiring and firing of employees, borrowing money and paying all bills. The council is responsible for setting tax levies along with implementing a yearly budget, appointing all members of all affiliated committees, boards and commissions, and implementing and upholding all ordinances and regulations for which the City must follow.

The City of Lanesboro is a statutory, plan A, fourth class city of Minnesota with a weak mayor-council. Therefore, it is governed by four council members and a mayor. The mayor and the council members have the same role, except the mayor presides over the meetings. No council member as an individual can make decisions for the City. Council members have 4 year terms and the mayor has a two year term. Every even year an election occurs for which the mayor is up for reelection and two council members are up for reelection. Those that are elected take their position on the Council at the beginning of the next odd year. If interested in applying for a council seat, please go to the election link under the City Council in the menu at left.

Standing L to R: Tom Dybing, Kevin Drake, Vince Jeannette
Sitting L to R: Steve Rahn, Joe O-Connor

Steve Rahn, Mayor	Steve Rahn is the City of Lanesboro Mayor! This is his second term as mayor and he has done an outstanding job. His second term began in 2005. Steve’s parents Eldor and Ardis Rahn live in Lanesboro. Steve grew up and lived around Lanesboro his entire life. He has been married to his wife Cheryl for 31 years! Steve and Cheryl have three daughters; Bonnie, Rachel & Jenny. They also have 2 grandchildren; Nolan and Hannah. Steve has worked for the Fillmore County Highway Maintenance department for 31 years. His hobbies are fishing, hunting & bowling. Steve has also served as a volunteer firefighter and a volunteer EMT for 25+ years. Steve ran for Mayor because he has always been active in the community and cares about the future of the City of Lanesboro. He cares about the community and serves on the Council to ensure the community spirit and to join the community together! Steve is the Council Representative on the Park Board.
Kevin Drake	Kevin Drake is in his second term on the Lanesboro City Council. His second term began in 2003. Kevin has lived in Lanesboro his entire life, except for the four years for which he served in the Marines. Kevin’s parents David and Marge Drake live in Lanesboro also. Kevin has two daughters; Leah and Abby. Kevin works for the State Highway Department of Transportation Maintenance. He enjoys motorcycling. Kevin serves on both the volunteer fire department and as a volunteer EMT for the Lanesboro Volunteer Ambulance. Kevin ran for City Council because he cares about the City and what happens in the future. He enjoys being on the City Council and helping to make decisions for the future of Lanesboro. Kevin is the Council Representative on the Public Utilities Commission.
Tom Dybing	Tom Dybing is serving his first term on the Lanesboro City Council, which began in 2005. Tom was born in Lanesboro, graduated from Lanesboro High School and now resides back in Lanesboro. He graduated from Waldorf College with an AA in Business; he also attended the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus, for Ag-Economics. Tom was a dairy farmer from 1972 – mid 1990s. From 1993 to the present he has held and holds a Minnesota property appraiser’s license for fee appraisal work. Since 1994 Tom has been employed by Houston County and since 1996 he has received appointment for Houston County Assessor. He has been a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor since May 2000. Tom has been married to his wife Carol for 32 years and has three children; Aaron, Andrea and Jarod. He is a member of Elstad Lutheran Church and his hobbies consist of all sports and outdoor activities. Tom has over the years grown to appreciate the town and the residents more and more. By being a member of the Council, he hopes to return and enhance what the community of Lanesboro has given him and his family! Tom is one of the council representatives on the Planning & Zoning Commission and also serves on behalf of the council as the Library Board liaison.
Vince Jeannette	Vince Jeannette
Joseph O'Connor	Joe O'Connor grew up on a farm in rural Preston, Minn. After being drafted into the Army in 1965, he served a 26 year career which included duties in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, and Washington, D.C. He and his wife Lydia relocated to Lanesboro, Minn. in March, 2002. They have been married 37 years and have two children, Tara O’Connor Novak in Arden Hills, Minn. and Brian, a Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army who is serving in Iraq. Joe graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Economics. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Telecommunications Management. He is a Certified Financial Planner and owns a franchise with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the Pastoral Council. He was appointed to fulfill a vacant position on the council and then was elected to the City Council in 2002 with a personal goal of giving back to the community for all the benefits received while others served. Joe is the council representative for the EDA. He also is the council and EDA representative for the website and comprehensive planning process.

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