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Boards & Commissions
About Boards & Commissions
updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013Citizen involvement improves the quality and responsiveness of public decision-making. Serving as a member of a board or commission offers an excellent opportunity to become actively involved in your city government. The City of St. Louis Park welcomes its citizens to share their talents and perspectives by serving on an advisory board or commission. In exchange for your commitment of both time and effort, these committees influence the policies, actions and progress of our community.
In order to provide young people with an opportunity to contribute their ideas and to participate in City Government, several advisory groups have positions for youth representatives. Interested high school youth (public, private or home-school) should check the “Student (under 18)” box at the top of the application form.
Current vacancies are listed in the chart below:
| Commission | Vacancies | Terms |
| Charter Commission | 1 |
4-year term |
| (meets at least 1 time per year) | ||
| Housing Authority | ||
| (meets 1 time per month) | 1 | 1-year term |
| Human Rights Commission | ||
| (meets 1 time per month) | ||
| Youth Commissioner (1 voting; 1 non-voting) | 2 | 1-year term |
| Police Advisory Commission | 1 | 3-year term |
| (meets once every 2 months) | ||
| Youth Commissioner | 1 | 1-year term |
| Telecommunications Advisory Commission | ||
| Youth Commissioner |
1 | 1-year term |
| Environment & Sustainability Commission | 13 | |
| 8 regular members, 2 business members, 1 residential tenant and 2 youth members |
If you are interested in applying, you can download an application (PDF version / Word version). Applications are also available at City Hall or by contacting the City Clerk's office at (952) 924-2505 if you would like an application mailed to you. Applications for all boards and commissions, with the exception of the Charter Commission, will be reviewed by City Council. Interviews are scheduled as applications are received. Applicants must be able to attend scheduled evening meetings.
Environment and Sustainability Commission: Sustainable SLP
updated: Friday, April 12, 2013The Environment and Sustainability Commission is a newly created advisory commission dedicated to issues related to the environment and sustainability in St. Louis Park. The 13-member commission will include eight regular members, two business members, one residential tenant member and two youth members. The commission will advise the City...
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission advises the City Council on how to ensure equal opportunity and participation in housing, employment, public service, public accommodations and education. The Commission consists of nine regular voting members, one of which is an attorney, another that is appointed by the School Board, and another that is a...
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission works to maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water resources of the watershed. The commission is comprised of a commissioner, alternate and technical advisor from the nine member municipalities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth...
Board of Zoning Appeals
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Board of Zoning Appeals acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council. BOZA may hear and make recommendations on matters referred to them or by which it is required under the Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall hear and decide on variances to be granted in regard to the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable State laws. The Board may also...
Charter Commission
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Charter Commission is citizens' group comprised of 15 members appointed by the Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court. The Commission's mission is to evaluate and propose changes that are warranted in the City Home Rule Charter as provided by State Statute. The commission also monitors legislative activities on an on-going basis....
Community Education Advisory Council
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC) makes recommendations on programming, budgeting and funding sources for St. Louis Park Community Education programs for all ages, children and seniors alike. Its members represent various interests in the community including the School Board, City Council, service organizations, parks and recreation...
Fire Civil Service Commission
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Fire Civil Service Commission is a three-person commission appointed by the City Council. The Commission is vested with the authority to regulate and supervise the employment, promotion, discharge and suspension of all sworn fire positions of full-time status of the St. Louis Park Fire Department. The commission meets as needed throughout...
Housing Authority
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Housing Authority assists and advises the City Council in matters concerning all types and levels of housing in the city such as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, Public Housing, and TRAILS (a self-sufficiency program). Members must be willing to attend a meeting held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The...
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
updated: Friday, February 15, 2013The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission considers matters pertaining to long-range park and recreation plans; and may offer recommendations in new development areas in relation to park and recreation space. The City Council may request the Commission to study and advise on other related items. The Commission consists of seven regular...
Planning Commission
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The Planning Commission advises the City Council in matters concerning comprehensive planning, zoning, platting, street changes, and general planning and development. This Commission may also hold public hearings on certain issues. The commission consists of seven regular members and one non-voting youth member. Meetings are held the first...
Police Advisory Commission
updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013The commission recently formed as a way to enhance awareness of police department capabilities and services; provide an opportunity for citizen involvement and input in police services; and encourage exchange between the police department and the community. The work of the commission changes as the needs of the community change. Commissioners...
Telecommunications Advisory Commission
updated: Friday, May 24, 2013This Commission advises Council regarding the existing and future cable TV franchises and related services in St. Louis Park. It receives citizen comments or complaints about cable service, recommends improvements to the system and studies other technologies as directed by the Council. The commission consists of seven regular members, one...
