City Council

The Pierz City Council is a weak-mayor Council lead by Mayor John Perleberg, three council members, an elected clerk, and a non-voting elected treasurer. The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at City Hall at 6 pm. For more information on each council member, please see below:

Mayor John Perleberg

John was raised on a family farm and graduated from Pierz Healy High. He continued his love of cross country running while earning a sales and marketing degree from Saint Cloud State University. After college, he jumped into the business world and had a successful sales career in the plumbing industry with Moen, Inc for 28 years. It has been a dream come true for John to come home to Pierz. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their four children and six grandchildren as well as many outdoor activities.

To contact John, please email him at mayor@pierzmn.org

Council Member Gary Berg

I moved to Pierz in 1998 and knew it was the right place to raise a family. Two of my children have graduated from Pierz schools, and my youngest is graduating soon, it has been a great hometown choice for my family. I have spent 20 years with the Minnesota Department of Corrections and currently serve as a Sergeant. In that role, I am accustomed to solving problems, keeping operations on track, and handling responsibility, including budgets, as the current Treasurer of our Union Local.

As a Pierz City Council Member, I bring common sense, dedication, and a sense of humor to the table. Having watched Pierz grow for over two decades, I am committed to helping guide that growth responsibly while preserving the qualities that make Pierz a great place for families to call home.

To contact Gary, please email him at garyb@pierzmn.org

Council Member Don Bujalski

Don was elected to the Council in 2018 as a Council Member. He has previously served as Council Member. Don is also a retired Fire Department member, and he has also serves as a Planning and Zoning Member, not to mention his service as a lifelong resident of the City of Pierz.

To contact Don, please email him at donb@pierzmn.org

Council Member Lynn Egan

I am a lifelong resident of the City of Pierz. My husband and I chose to make our home here because there truly is no better place to raise a family. We are proud parents of two grown children and grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren.

I am currently employed at Essentia Health – Brainerd Orthopedics, where I work as a Physician Practice Coordinator. In addition, I proudly serve our community as a member of the Pierz Area First Response Team for over 20 years.

As a city council member, I believe it is my responsibility to represent the people of Pierz by listening to their concerns, addressing the needs of our community, and making fiscally responsible decisions that support the well-being of all residents.

To contact Lynn, please email her at lynne@pierzmn.org

City Treasurer Kaye Stangl

I've recently moved to Pierz with my husband, who was born and raised in the area, & our daughter. I enjoy spending time outside, especially in the garden or lending a hand at my parents farm. I have a background in accounting/bookkeeping for the last 5 years. In which I believe will help me make the best possible decisions as the City Treasurer.

To contact City Treasurer Kaye Stangl, please contact her via email at treasurer@pierzmn.org

City Clerk Sarah Fyten

Sarah was born and raised in the city of Pierz with a few jaunts away from town, but has always considered Pierz home. She has had several experiences as a board member for non-profits and is involved in her church. She has a bachelor’s in public relations from St. Cloud State University and a master’s in business administration from University of Phoenix. She comes to the City Council with 2 years of banking experience in which she has previously held a supervisory role.

To contact City Clerk Sarah Fyten, please contact her via email at clerk@pierzmn.org