Meet our City Council & Employees

The City of Cooperstown is governed by a six person elected council led by the mayor. The Council oversees various boards and employees, including the Planning and Zoning Board.  The City Council meets the first Monday of each month at the City Hall, 611 9th St NE, at 7:00 pm. The meetings are open to the public.

City Council:

• Paul Paintner, Mayor
  (EDC)
• Steve Perry, President
  (Finance, Streets & Alleys)
• Charles (Chip) DeHoff, Council Member
  (Safety, Water & Sewer)
• Deb Eslinger, Council Member
  (Ambulance, Personnel)
• Mark Urness, Council Member
  (Park Board, Renaissance Zone)
• Larry Olson, Council Member
  (Refuse& Inert, Forestry, Planning & Zoning)
• Mike Eslinger, Council Member
  (Water Board)

City Employees:

• Christine Olson, City Auditor, City Assessor, City Forester
  cooperch@cooperstownnd.com 
• Naomi Trostad, Deputy Auditor
  cooperch2@cooperstownnd.com
• David Ludwig, Public Works Supervisor
  coopershop@cooperstownnd.com
• Devin Moritz, Public Works
• Byron Mickelson, Public Works
• Bennett Michaelis, Landfill Attendant