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Planning Commission

Purpose	The Planning Commission is charged with long-range planning for the city and is responsible for advising the City Council on matters of development, zoning, and capital improvements. It is a citizen's committee that works with CPED on the development of plans and the review of development applications. The Planning Commission consists of mayoral appointments and representatives from the School Board, Library Board, Park Board, Hennepin County, and the City Council. Planning Commission Website
Meeting Schedule	Mondays at 4:30 on the weeks of regularly scheduled City Council meetings Agendas & Minutes
Department	Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)
Phone Number	(612) 673-3710
Number of Members	10
Appointment Process	The Commission uses the Citys open appointment process
Term of Appointment	2 years
Compensation	$35 a meeting, up to 4 meetings a month
Residency Requirement	Yes, must live or work in of Minneapolis

Last updated Nov. 29, 2011

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