Item 4.1 Canvass Results of the 2026 City Election
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Clerk Etzel November 9, 2026
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 4.1 – Canvass Election Results
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
X Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution to canvass the results of the election.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Otsego held an election for two City Councilmembers on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during the General
Election.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2026-103 (pending abstract from Wright County)
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-103 to Canvass the Results of the City Election held Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
N/A