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Advisory Commissions
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Citizen participation in community affairs is vital to
the progress of the City. The City Council appoints citizens who
serve voluntarily on the following advisory commissions and boards in
the City.
The Council has established many different advisory
commissions and ad hoc committees that meet on a regular basis to
address issues of importance to the community.
A staff liaison is assigned to each commission to
assist with preparation of agendas, researching issues, and coordination
of programs or projects.
Interested
persons may volunteer downloading an application from the link below or by phoning the City Manager’s office at
763-767-6493 for an application. If you have a specific
concern, contact the staff liaison at 763-755-2880.
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Commission
descriptions
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Planning: reviews issues involving zoning, the
Comprehensive Plan and land use.
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Safety: maintains comprehensive community
safety action program.
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Parks and Recreation: maintains
comprehensive plan for park development.
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Historical:
monitors matters of historical significance.
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Arts:
promote and present cultural activities.
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Economic Development: support policies for attracting
and expanding business.
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Board of Adjustment and Appeals: consider variances
and appeals to the zoning code.
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Civil Service:
Assist with employment, promotion,
discharge and suspension of all police and fire personnel.
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Charter: Review and recommend amendments to the
Charter which defines the powers and rights of the City.
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Meeting dates and times of each commission are
published in the City calendar (links to calendars can be found on the
home page of this website). Meetings are subject to change, so be
sure to confirm prior to attending. Commissions meet at the City
Center, 11155 Robinson Drive, with the exception of the Parks and
Recreation Commission which meets at the Public Works facility.
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