City Planning Commission - Minneapolis

This commission advises the Minneapolis City Council on matters of development, zoning, and capital improvements.

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this commission.

Openings

There are no current openings.

Application

Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.

Structure

The commission is made up of 10 members.

• The Mayor or designee.
• Four legal Minneapolis voters not from any of the following boards or bodies.
  • Appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
• A member of each of the following:
  • Hennepin County Commissioner representative
  • City Council representative
  • City Council appointee
  • School Board
  • Park Board

Eligibility

Must be a Minneapolis resident.

Term

• Two years.
• February 1 through January 31.

Responsibilities

Commission members will:

• Work with staff of the Community Planning and Economic Development-Planning Division.
• Develop plans and review development applications.
• Do long-range planning for the city and advise the City Council on matters of development, zoning, and capital improvements.

Meetings

Approximately every other Monday at 4:30 p.m. in room #320 at 505 - 4th Avenue South.

Compensation

• $50 per meeting. Up to 4 meetings a month.
• No reimbursement.

Background

Originated in 1921 by City Charter, Chapter 13.