(952) 924-2500About 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.
