Do you want to be involved in your local government? The Grand Rapids City Council places a high value on obtaining citizen input. One of the ways they accomplish this is through their boards and commissions.
If you are interested in participating in any of the boards or commissions listed below, please download an application from the link or for more information call 218-326-7600.
Applicants must have a desire to serve their community in a volunteer capacity willing to contribute the number of hours necessary, for the particular group to which they are applying. Applications are reviewed by the City Council and selections made as openings occur throughout the year.
City Boards and Commissions Application
Airport Advisory Board
Meetings: As scheduled.
Arts and Culture Commission
Meetings: First Tuesday of every month at 3:45 pm in Conference Room 2B at the Grand Rapids City Hall, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
Staff Contact: Tom Pagel, City Administrator: 218-326-7600 or email: arts@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Cable Commission
Meetings: Quarterly at 12:00 PM in the ICTV Studio, 819 NE 4th Street.
Staff Contact: Courtney Swalboski: 218-999-0088 or email: ictv@watchictv.org
Civic Center/Park and Recreation Board
Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the upper lobby meeting room of the Civic Center, 1401 NW 3rd Avenue.
Staff Contact: Dale Anderson: 218-326-7604 or email: danderson@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Economic Development Authority
Meetings: Second & Fourth Thursdays of every month at 4 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 2A
Staff Contact: Rob Mattei: 218-326-7601 or email: communitydev@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Building, 411 NW 7th Street
HRA Contact: 218-326-9515 or email: grhra3@gmail.com
Human Rights Commission
Meetings: Last Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room 2B
Staff Contact: Tom Pagel: 218-326-7600 or email: admin@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Library Board
Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room, 140 NE 2nd Street
Staff Contact: Will Richter: 218-326-7643 email: library@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Planning Commission
Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers
Staff Contact: Rob Mattei: 218-326-7601 or email: communitydev@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Pokegama Golf Course Board
Meetings: Third Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. (May-Sep.) and 12:00 Noon (Oct.-Apr.) in City Hall Conference Room 2A
Staff Contact: Bob Cahill: 218-326-3444 or email: golf@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Police Advisory Board
Meetings: TBD
Staff Contact: email: police@cityofgrandrapidsmn.com
Public Utilities Commission
Meetings: Regular Commission meetings are held on the first Wednesday following the 10th of the month at 4:00 PM in the conference room of the Public Works/Public Utilities Service Center at 500 SE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN.
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