City Hall

The Council oversees all administrative functions of the city. The council is responsible for setting tax levies along with implementing a yearly budget, and implementing and upholding all ordinances and regulations for which the City must follow. The City of Mabel is governed by four council members and a mayor. 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.

The Mabel City Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Mabel City Hall Meeting Room.

For questions please contact City Clerk, Karen Larson, at 507-493-5299 or karen.larson@cityofmabel.com .

Elected Officials

aDAM WILDER

Mayor

Adam Wilder was first elected council member in 2019, and then took over as mayor in September 2022 after Mayor Jim Westby passed away. He was then elected mayor for 2023-2024. Adam has lived in Mabel most of his life. He teaches Special Education at Mabel-Canton and is a JV football and Varsity Girls Basketball coach. He is also has been a member of the fire department since 2019.

Kirsten Wyffels

Council Member

Council Member Kirsten Wyffels was elected to the City Council in 2005. She is president of the Mabel Economic Development Authority. She works at the Winneshiek Medical Center-Mabel Clinic as a nurse practitioner with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

(507) 493-5972

Cory Wilson

Council Member

Council Member Cory Wilson was elected to council in 2021 and has lived in Mabel since 2010. Cory has worked for Summit Fire Protection since 2006. He has been on the Fire Department since 2019 and is a member of the Mabel Ambulance.

507-493-5040 corywilson2@yahoo.com

VALERIE ARNOLD

Council Member

Valerie was elected to the city council in 2023. She returned to Mabel in 2016 after being gone for 30 years. She is an eligibility worker for Fillmore County since 2016, a member of the Legion Auxiliary and Lions Club, and also one of the queen coordinators for the Steam Engine Days royalty.

TINA BAKKE

Council Member

Common Questions and Forms

Where is City Hall located?
The offices are located in the Community Center located at 201 South Main Street.

When are the City Council meetings?
They are the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.

Where do the city council meetings take place?
In the meeting room in the Community Center.

Do I need to license my pet?
Yes. Pet owners will need to license their pets annually at the 1st of each year, along with a copy of vaccinations. The cost is $10.00. Maximum of 2 pets per household.
Purchase your pet license here.

Do I need a permit to drive my golf cart/ATV in town?
Yes. Stop in City Hall to get your permit or download the application here and bring it in. The cost is $15 each. Send in the payment with your application or you can pay online here.

City Ordinances

Zoning Ordinances

Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances
Table of Contents
Parallel References
Index

Title I: General Provisions
Chapter 10: General Provisions

Title III: Administration
Chapter 30: General Provisions
Chapter 31: Departments, Boards and Commissions
Chapter 32: Emergency Management

Title V: Public Works
Chapter 50: Garbage and Rubbish
Chapter 51: Sewer Regulations
Chapter 52: Water Regulations
Chapter 53: Storm Water Drainage Utility
Chapter 54: Rates and Charges

Title VII: Traffic Code
Chapter 70: Traffic Regulations
Chapter 71: Parking Regulations
Chapter 72: Snowmobiles
Chapter 73: Recreational and Other Vehicles
Chapter 74: Bicycles, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards

Title IX: General Regulations
Chapter 90: Abandoned Property
Chapter 91: Animals
Chapter 92: Health and Safety uisances
Chapter 93: Streets and Sidewalks

Title XI: Business Regulations
Chapter 110: General Licensing Provisions
Chapter 111: Commercial Amusements
Chapter 112: Liquor Regulations
Chapter 113: Peddlers and Solicitors
Chapter 114: Reserved
Chapter 115: Reserved
Chapter 116: Regulating Lawful Gambling
Chapter 117: Garage and Rummage Sales
Chapter 118: Regulation of Public Dances and Special Events
Chapter 119: Sexually Oriented Businesses
Title 11 Appendix

Title XIII: General Offenses
Chapter 130: General Offenses

Title XV: Land Usage
Chapter 150: General Provisions
Chapter 151: Zoning
Chapter 152: Subdivision Control
Chapter 153: Anti-Blight Regulations

Title XVII: Local Legislation for Mabel, MN
Chapter 1701: General Provisions (Reserved)
Chapter 1703: Administration
Chapter 1705: Public Works (Reserved)
Chapter 1707: Traffic Code
Chapter 1709: General Regulations
Chapter 1711: Business Regulations (Reserved)
Chapter 1713: General Offenses
Chapter 1715: Land Usage (Reserved)