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Heather Nesemeier

Council Member (Ward 2)2021-05-10 - 2026-12-01 (start: May 10, 2021 per city past-council page, continuous across the 2023 re-election; month-level end: December 2026 per city page 'Term Ends 12/31/2026')

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jan 2026[24]

Interactive public art projects moving forward

About $12,500 in city arts funding is earmarked for 2026, with grant options possible.

medium→Mar 2026[21]

Youth Poet Laureate program for 2027

Not yet determined — a stipend and program costs would need to be worked into the outline.

medium↑May 2026[16]

Border City Enterprise Zone Policy Changes

The cost of the workers' compensation rebate program was not detailed in the available materials.

high↑Feb 2026[16]

Make Moorhead Home Property Tax Rebate Extension

Reduces property tax revenue modestly while supporting homeowners in the rebate program.

high↑Oct 2026[13]

Special Assessments for Public Improvements

Affected property owners will see assessments on their property statements for the benefiting improvements.

medium↑Feb 2026[13]

Easement Vacations in Prairie Parkway and Mallard Creek Additions

A developer's agreement with the city will govern infrastructure costs; the 40th Ave S street study (possible roundabout) is due this spring.

medium↑Aug 2026[12]

Partridge Creek East Addition replat

No changes affect the existing developer's agreement, so no new cost to the city.

medium↑Oct 2026[12]

Unfinished Rough Diamond self-storage project

The city has already put public money into the project, so the main ongoing cost now is keeping it maintained.

high↑Aug 2026[12]

Auto sales near Apple Tree Lane neighborhood

The city could collect fines if the business violates its permit conditions.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

2025 special assessments for unpaid penalties and abatements

Affected property owners will see the unpaid 2025 charges added to their property tax statements.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Proposed Wireless Tower at 1817 11th St N

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Romkey Park reclassification

None — the reclassification itself costs nothing.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Preserve on Broadway Addition Development

Financial terms of the amendment were not stated in the materials provided.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

HRC Award - December 14, 2026

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Preliminary 2027 City Tax Levy

The proposed levy ceiling of $822,286 is about $32,400 more than 2026, though the final number could be lower.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Gooseberry Park Playground and Shelter Replacement

The project budget amount was to be approved as part of the resolution; no figure was stated in the materials provided.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

2026-2027 Tree Trimming Contract

A $298,900 contract for two years of tree trimming work.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

2027-2029 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

No direct cost to taxpayers — it's a compliance requirement tied to accepting federal airport grants.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

River View Heights repositioning and possible sale

Sale proceeds could fund relocation costs, rehabilitation of remaining public housing units, or new affordable housing; capital funds may be needed for relocation in the meantime.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

PHA Five-Year Plan and policy amendments

Capital funds would be redirected to cover relocation costs if the disposition moves forward.

Decisions during term (392)

Recorded while Nesemeier was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 19, 2026

Agenda amendments

approvedOct 19, 2026

Approval of September 21, 2026 minutes

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve 2026 Border City Enterprise Zone Program

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution for Adoption of Special Assessments for Public Improvements

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

2026B General Obligation Improvement Bonds — Parameters Resolution

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Partridge Creek East Addition

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve Conditional Use Permit for Auto Sales at 2600 12 Ave S

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve Minor Subdivision – 800 Holiday Dr - Parcel 58.327.0040

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Bridge Maintenance Agreement for Metropolitan Area Vehicle and Pedestrian Bridges

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve Change Orders #1, #2, and #3 for the Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition Project (Eng. No. 26-A6-02)

approved8-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution to Authorize Submission of SPRA Grant Application

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of October 5 Agenda

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of August 3, 2026 Minutes

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Agenda Amendments

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Minutes

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

August 3, 2026

approvedOct 5, 2026

Adjourn

Voting record (167)

164 yes3 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Open Public Hearing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Open Public Hearing

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Motion to Approve with the review of assessments on 4805 Crystal Creek Dr, 1906, 1910 & 2004 50th Ave N

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution to Approve 2026 Border City Enterprise Zone Program

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Resolution for Adoption of Special Assessments for Public Improvements

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

2026B General Obligation Improvement Bonds — Parameters Resolution

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Motion to Approve with the addition of "available to the public."

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Motion to Open Public Hearing

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Approval of August 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Sale of City-Owned Land at 1014 & 1016 19th Street South to Jasmin Childcare and Preschool

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Motion to Approve excluding items 10B, D and F due to Minnesota statutory procedural requirement for seven affirmative votes

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (plats, rezonings, engineering resolutions, fiber franchise title)

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

July 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 27, 2026

FY2026 LEMHWA Grant Application

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Approve

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Open Public Hearing

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Motion to Close Public Hearing