Current boards or commissions

The boards and commissions listed below derive their authority and purpose from the city code and/or state statute. Members are appointed by the city council.

• Board of zoning appeals
• Community technology advisory commission
• Environment & sustainability commission
• Fire civil service commission
• Housing authority board
• Human rights commission
• Parks & recreation advisory commission
• Planning commission
• Police advisory commission

City of St. Louis Park staff and city council have been discussing the city’s advisory boards and commissions program since 2022. Those discussions have focused on the current structure, function, role and authority of advisory boards and commissions to ensure alignment with the city’s strategic priorities.

Learn more about the boards and commissions redesign project.

Meeting dates and times are set by each board or commission. Meetings are open to the public.

To view upcoming boards and commission meetings, view the city calendar. You can use the filter drop-down at the top to only see boards and commissions meetings if you would like.

Meetings are not held on council approved holidays.

There are many ways to serve the community and make an impact. The opportunities listed below are not subject to the annual appointment process by council because they are regional in nature, operate under a different authority, and/or members are appointed by another jurisdiction. The work done by each of these bodies is extremely important and contributes to the overall vitality and progress of our community. Applications for open positions are accepted by the city and provided to the appointing authority for consideration.

Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission

The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission works to maintain and improve the quality of surface and ground water resources of the watershed. The commission is made up of a commissioner, alternate and technical advisor from the nine member municipalities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park. The commission meets the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. in Golden Valley.

Charter commission

The St. Louis Park Charter Commission operates under the authority provided in state statue. The city's home rule charter is, in effect, the city's constitution. It establishes the city's form of government and sets forth rules and guidelines for effective governance. Members of the charter commission maintain, evaluate, and propose changes that are warranted in the city's home rule charter. The group also monitors legislative activities on an ongoing basis. Members of the charter commission are appointed by the chief judge of the Hennepin County District Court.

Volunteer opportunities

The city regularly has volunteer opportunities available. If you are looking for a way to stay busy and give back to the community, visit the volunteer page on our website for more information on easy, independent activities you can sign up for today!