Arlington residents and businesses take great pride in their community and are actively involved in a number of community organizations and events that enhance our quality of life. There is a bond we share and celebrate through community groups like the Arli-Dazzle (Probably the Largest Lighted Parade) Committee, Arlington Historical Society, Parks Committee, and Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
Along with our community spirit, Arlington is also home to a variety of recreational activities offered through our Sibley East Community Education/Recreation Program and many parks, as well as through our many athletic associations.
Below you will find a list of civic and service organizations as a clickable link to their website and/or contact information for more information. Please consider getting involved in our community.
Organization |
Contact |
Phone Number |
| 4H – Arlington Conquerors | Jolene Dose | 320-583-3159 |
| 4H – High Island Clovers | Gwen Scharpe | 612-227-0030 |
| American Legion Post #250 | Galen Wills | 507-964-5460 |
| VFW Post #6031 | ||
| Arli-Dazzle | Arlington Chamber | |
| Arlington Good Samaritan Center Aux | 507-964-2251 | |
| Arlington Baseball Association | Bob Thomes | 507-964-2905 |
| Arlington Pubic Library League | Andrew Kelton | 507-964-2490 |
| Cancer Cruise of Sibley County | Felicia Brockoff | 507-964-5603 |
| Cub Scouts | Doug Seeman | 507-964-2597 |
| Boy Scouts | Keith Herd | 507-964-5910 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Dean Bergersen | 507-964-5570 |
| Chamber of Commerce | Derek Hahn | 507-964-2246 |
| Garden Club | Larry Gieseke | 507-304-2852 |
| Girl Scouts | Mary Hennies | 507-964-5888 |
| Golden Agers | Larry Lamb | 507-581-0929 |
| Knights of Columbus | Scott Bates | 630-200-1826 |
| Lions | Nancy Mathwig | 507-964-5765 |
| Pheasants Forever | Jon Harbarth | 507-237-5679 |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Auxiliary | Mary Seeman | 507-964-2813 |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Foundation | Kim Quast | 507-380-6137 |
| SE Community Education/Recreation | Jen Strack | 507-964-8235 |
| Sibley Star Quilters | Joan Pinske | 507-964-5449 |
2023 Mayoral Appointees and Committees
Appointees To Municipal Offices:
| Vice Mayor | Council Member Dave Meyer |
| City Attorney | Attorney Kenneth Janssen |
| Health Officer Representative | Sibley County Public Health |
| Emergency Management Director | Tim Haggenmiller |
Delegates to Extra Municipal Agencies:
| Minnesota Municipal Utility Association (MMUA) Delegates: | Council Member Dave Meyer |
| City Administrator Jessica Steinke | |
| Minnesota Municipal Power Association (MMPA) Delegates: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Deputy City Clerk Lisa Tesch | |
| A-GI Wastewater Board Delegates: | Council Member John Thomes |
| Council Member Jeff Matz | |
| PeopleService Representative | |
| Minnesota Valley Regional Rail Coalition (MVRRC) Delegate: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Foundation: | Council Member John Thomes |
| Sibley County Library Board Representative: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
Council Committees (All Council Members serve one year terms)
| Employee Relations Committee | Council Member Curtis Ling |
| Council Member Christina Litfin |
Miscellaneous Committees:
| Fire Fighter Relief Committee | Mayor Matthew Scharpe |
| City Administrator Jessica Steinke | |
| Fire Chief Doug Mackenthun | |
| Fire Department Committee | Council Member Curtis Ling |
| Council Member Dave Meyer | |
| Fire Department Officer Corp | |
| Emergency Operations Plan | Mayor Matthew Scharpe |
| City Administrator Jessica Steinke | |
| Emergency Manager Dir. Tim Haggenmiller | |
| Fire Chief Doug Mackenthun | |
| Police Chief Glenn Gerads | |
| Ambulance Director Jamie Weikle | |
| Main. Supervisor Kirby Weckworth |
Citizen Committees (All Council members serve 1 year terms)
Cemetery Committee: (Term Length: 2 Years )
| Staff Representatives: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Maintenance Supervisor Kirby Weckworth | |
| Council Member Appointee: | Council Member Dave Meyer |
| Citizen Appointees: | Craig McCourt (2024) |
| Denise Swenson (2024) | |
| Marge Erickson (2025) | |
| Dan Hislop (2025) | |
| Jeanne Bearson (2025) | |
| Morris Mesenbring (2024) |
Event Center Committee (Term Length: Two Years)
| Staff Representative: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Event Center Coordinator Gwen Scharpe | |
| Maintenance Supervisor Kirby Weckworth | |
| Council Member Appointee: | Council Member Jeff Matz |
| Council Appointees: | Corine Carney (2024) |
| Leon Dose (2024) | |
| Tim Haggenmiller (2024) | |
| Nancy Mathwig (2025) | |
| Julie Warweg (2025) | |
| Deb Brinkman (2025) |
Economic Development Authority (Term Length: 6 Years)
| Staff Representative | EDA Consultant-Michael Monson CEDA & City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Council Member Appointees | Council Member Jeff Matz |
| Council Member Curtis Ling | |
| Citizen Appointees | Vacant-open position (2029) |
| Larry Sorenson (2025) | |
| Tim Kloeckl (2028) | |
| Kurt Menk (2026) | |
| Howard Brinkman (2027) |
Library Committee (Term Length: 2 Years)
| Staff Representative: | Library Director Andrew Kelton |
| Council Appointee: | City Council Member Curtis Ling |
| Citizen Appointees: | Pauline Wiemann (2025) |
| Sue Morrisette (2024) | |
| Tara Sabako (2025) | |
| Sheila Arneson (2025) | |
| Galen Wills (2025) | |
| Jean Olson (2024) | |
| Sibley County Library Board Rep: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
Parks Committee (Term Length: 2 Years)
| Staff Representative: | Maintenance Supervisor Kirby Weckworth |
| Council Member Appointee: | Council Member Dave Meyer |
| Citizen Appointees: | Al Ihrke (2024) |
| Michael Christeson (2024) | |
| Robert Thomes (2024) | |
| Gary Hultgren (2025) | |
| Karan Pichelmann (2025) | |
| Jerry Ebersviller (2025) |
Planning and Zoning Committee (Term Length: 3 Years)
| Staff Representative: | Consulting P&Z Administrator Michael Monson |
| Council Member Appointee: | Council Member Christina Litfin |
| Council Member Dave Meyer | |
| Citizen Appointees: | Vacant-open position (2026) |
| Tom Hatlestad (2025) | |
| Jeanne Bearson (2026) | |
| Brandon Brinkman (2025) | |
| Vacant-open position (2024) |
Shade Tree Committee (Term Length: One Year)
| Staff Representative: | City Administrator Jessica Steinke |
| Maintenance Supervisor Kirby Weckworth | |
| Council Member Appointee: | Mayor Matthew Scharpe |
| Citizen Appointees: | Jeff Pinske (2024) |
| Jason Ruehling (2024) | |
| Dale Stern (2024) |
Task Forces and Commissions
Arlington Historical Society:
| Staff Representative: | None |
| Board of Directors/Volunteers: | Debbie Weckwerth |
| Pauline Wiemann | |
| Dwight Grabitske | |
| Warren Rosenthal | |
| Richard Trocke | |
| Lowell Nagel | |
| Sharon Shimota |
Community Ed/ Summer Rec. Advisory Board:
| Mayor Matthew Scharpe (non-voting) | |
| Councilmember Appointee: | Council Member Christina Litfin |
| Citizen Appointees: | Karen Pichelmann |
| Evea Traxler |
