Advisory Commissions
The Eagan City Council appoints several Commissions to advise on issues related to specific topics. The Commissions include the Advisory Planning Commission, the Advisory Parks Commission and the Airport Relations Commission.
Advisory Commission Openings
Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's Advisory Planning Commission, Advisory Parks Commission, Airport Relations Commission or the newly formed (in 2010) Energy & Environment Advisory Commission. The same application is also used for appointment consideration on the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization (WMO).
A number of appointments are made to each Commission and the WMO by the City Council in April each year and as specific Commission openings arise. Applications are accepted year-round.
All applicants must complete an Advisory Commission Application and a Protected Information Form in order to be considered for appointment to a City Commission. Criminal background checks will be conducted on all applicants.
Advisory Parks Commission
The Eagan Advisory Parks Commission is an eleven member citizen's commission appointed by the City Council. The commission reviews all residential development proposals for park dedication requirements, reviews recreational programs and activities and determines long-range planning objectives for park acquisition and development. The Commission meets monthly the Monday prior to the second City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. If you have an item that should appear before the Commission, you may contact the Director of Parks and Recreation to coordinate.
APrC Members
Contact the Commission at: APrC@cityofeagan.com
Advisory Parks Commission Calendar
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission (APC) is made up of Eagan residents appointed by the City Council. This volunteer Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on development matters usually involving land use, zoning, and subdivision regulations.
APC Members
Contact the Commission at: APC@cityofeagan.com
Advisory Planning Commission meetings are held, with few exceptions, the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at the City Municipal Building, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Workshops are scheduled for 5:30 PM the second Thursday of the month, dates and times are subject to change.
For agendas and minutes please use our Events Calendar and choose category "Advisory Planning Commission Agendas"...or "Advisory Planning Commission Minutes" under the desired month.
Public notices are posted in the Dakota County Tribune/This Week newspapers.
For questions, concerns, and public contact information, call the Planning Division at (651) 675-5685 or email APC@cityofeagan.com
Airport Relations Commission
The City of Eagan has an active Airport Relations Commission (ARC) that serves as an advisory body to the Eagan City Council. The purpose of the 10-member Commission is to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on the issues of aircraft noise and airport policies that impact or have the potential to impact the community. As citizen volunteers, Commission members provide valuable insight into public perceptions of airport issues, which is communicated to the City Council, City staff, and the community at large. The ARC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. All ARC meetings are taped and replayed on cable channel 16 at 9 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.
The following dedicated citizens serve on the Eagan Airport Relations Commission:
ARC Members
Contact the Commission at: ARC@cityofeagan.com
For additional information about airport issues, including airport noise, please see Airport Noise Issues. If you are interested in serving on the ARC, please fill out a Commission application, which can be found at. For additional information about the Airport Relations Commission or airport issues in general, please contact Dianne Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator and staff liaison to the ARC, at (651) 675-5014 or dmiller@cityofeagan.com.
For agendas and minutes please use our Events Calendar and choose category "Airport Relations Commission Agendas"...or "Airport Relations Commission Minutes" under the desired month.
Energy & Environment Advisory Commission
The purpose of this Commission is to respond to the City’s environmental goal by making recommendations to the City Council on environmental sustainability and energy conservation strategies for the City’s residents and businesses.
The Commission is made up of 7 members (2-year terms), 1 Alternate (1-year term) *In the first year of operation, four people will be appointed to 2-year terms and three people will be appointed to 1-year terms in order to begin the staggered term process for future appointments.
The Commission Duties/Functions include:
· Explore and recommend best practices for energy conservation for Eagan’s residents and businesses
· Examine and recommend changes or enhancements in the City’s purchasing, operations, vehicle fleet, and facility management to conserve energy and lower green house gas emissions.
· Evaluate and monitor the City’s residential recycling program.
· Educate the public about energy issues, reductions, conservation, reuse, recycling, and environmental protection.
· Explore partnerships with utility companies and local businesses to promote energy reduction.
· Identify funding mechanisms and opportunities to fund the environmental and energy-saving recommendations being made to the City Council.
Commission Meeting Schedule: Meet bi-monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
For additional infomation contact dmiller@cityofeagan.com
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