Mayor & City Council

The City Council is the policy making body of city government. It is the responsibility of the Mayor and City Council to make legislative decisions based upon the power and duties of the City as prescribed by State Statute. The Mayor is the presiding officer and a regular member of the City Council and has all the powers and duties of a council member in addition to those of Mayor.

Mayor	Ward 1	Ward 2	Ward 3	Ward 4
Mark Uglem	Julia Whalen	Eric Johnson	Greg Payer	ArMand Nelson

Champlin City Government
Champlin is legally established under the laws of Minnesota. It is governed by a Mayor who serves a two-year term and four council members who serve four-year terms. City elections coincide with the general election held in the fall of even-numbered years. Major areas of council authority and responsibility:

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

City Council Meetings
City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Council also meets as a Committee of the Whole as needed prior to the regular meeting. Both meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16. Click here for future agendas.

Open Forums
The City Council holds an Open Forum during 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 made to the City Council at their next regular meeting.

Economic Development Authority
The City Council acts as the EDA (Champlin Economic Development Authority). The EDA meets as needed prior to the regular City Council meeting. EDA meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16. Click here for future agendas.

City Administrator, Commissions & Committees
The City Administrator enforces the policies established by the City Council and coordinates all City activities. The various commissions and committees appointed by the City Council act as advisory sources to the Council.

If you are interested in serving on a commission or committee contact your Council member or call the Municipal Center at 763-421-8100 or e-mail the City at email@ci.champlin.mn.us or further information.