Advisory Commissions

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Coon Rapids Advisory Commissions

Citizen participation in community affairs is vital to the progress of the City.  The City Council appoints citizens who serve voluntarily on advisory boards and commissions in the City. 

Council has established many different advisory commissions and ad hoc committees which meet on a regular basis to address important issues to our community. 

A staff liaison is assigned to each commission to assist with agenda preparation, researching issues and coordination of programs or projects. 

Interested persons may volunteer by downloading a commission application (.pdf) 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.
 


Arts Commission
 

Promotes local cultural productions and talents, including band concerts and art shows, and identifies and heightens community awareness of cultural needs in the community.  The Commission coordinates community resources and encourages participation in cultural activities.  Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.


Board of Adjustments and Appeals
 

Conducts hearings to consider variances of the building or zoning ordinances and considers appeals from the decisions made by the Building Official or Zoning Administrator.  Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.


Civil Service Commission
 

Has jurisdiction over the employment, promotion, discharge, and suspension of all Police and Fire personnel.


Charter Commission
 

Exists for the purpose of advising the City Council regarding the City Charter, the fundamental governing power of the City.  The Commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District.  Voters in the City of Coon Rapids approved adoption of Home Rule Charter in June of 1959 allowing the Village to become a City as a municipal corporation.  The Charter is the written instrument which creates and defines powers, rights and privileges for the City.  The Charter Commission recommends amendments and additions to the Charter, with final approval by the City Council.  The Commission meets on call as needed to review the Charter.


Economic Development Commission
 

Promotes Coon Rapids’ image of a community with a high quality of life that provides an excellent environment for raising a family and encourages industrial and commercial development.


Historical Commission
 

Acts as an advisory board to the City Council in matters relating to the preservation of buildings and lands which possess historical significance and recommends to the Council means of recognizing and recording historical events.  Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. (January through October).


Parks and Recreation Commission
 

Prepares and maintains a comprehensive plan for the development of parks and recreation within the City, makes recommendations to the City Council, and insures cooperation in park and recreational developments between various levels of government.  Meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works building.  There is no meeting in December.


Planning Commission
 

Prepares and maintains the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan, conducts hearings and makes recommendations to the City Council on proposed changes affecting land uses within the City, and considers site plan reviews and special use permits.  Meets the third Thursday of the month. Effective January 17, 2008, meetings will convene at 6:30 p.m.
 


Safety Commission
 


Responsible for developing a Community Safety Action Plan to deal with public safety in an attempt to prevent accidents.  Meets the second Thursday of the Month at 7:15 p.m.

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