City of Stillwater Boards & Commissions

The Charter Commission is organized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 410. Its purpose is to study the local charter and city government and recommend changes, when appropriate. The Charter Commission consists of 9 members who serve for a period of 4 years. The Charter Commission meets the 3rd Monday of the month, 4 or more times per year, at 7 p.m. in City Hall, Room 213. Please check meeting calendar as dates may change.

The Downtown Parking Commission is organized by Resolution No. 92-249, and amended by Resolution 2018-204. Its purpose is to oversee the development and implementation of the Downtown Parking Plan, including planning for long-range parking lot improvements and day-to-day regulation of public parking spaces. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall, Room 213.

The Downtown Special Service District Management Board (SSD) is organized by Ordinance 1207. Its purpose is shall advise the city council in connection with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of improvements and the furnishing of special services in the district. They meet periodically in Room 213 at City Hall, 216 4th St N.

The Heritage Preservation Commission is organized by City Code, Chapter 22-7. Its purpose is to safeguard the heritage of the City by working toward the preservation of historical sites and structures. The HPC consists of 7 members, who serve for a period of 3 years. They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers.

For more information visit https://www.stillwatermn.gov/city-government/departments/planning-development/heritage-preservation-information/-fsiteid-1

The Human Rights Commission is organized by City Code, Chapter 25. Its purpose is to aid and advise the City Council in ensuring equal opportunity for all citizens in those areas protected by law and in other related concerns. The HRC is composed of 7 members, who serve for a period of 3 years. They meet the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in City Hall, Riverview Room 3rd floor.

The Joint Cable Commission was created by the Joint Powers Agreement, dated 02/01/1982, as amended. Its purpose is to administer the cable communication franchise ordinance. There are 2 primary members and 1 alternate member from each municipality (Bayport, Oak Park Heights, and Stillwater). At least 1 primary member must be an elected official. The Joint Cable Commission meets quarterly on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Valley Access Channels, 1815 Greeley Street South, Suite #1, Stillwater, MN 55082.

The Library Board is organized by City Charter, Chapter 1, Article XIV. Its purpose is to operate and maintain the Stillwater Public Library and the expenditures of all library funds. The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Library, 224 3rd Street N.

For more information on the Library Board Trustee job description and background information visit: https://library.stillwatermn.gov/about-the-library/board-of-trustees/

The Park and Recreation Commission is organized by City Code, Chapter 48. Its purpose is to advise the City Council and other advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to parks. The Commission meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The Planning Commission is organized by City Code, Chapter 22-05. Its purpose is to act as the City’s planning agency pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan as a pattern and guide for the physical, economical and social development of the City, including administration of requests for variances, special and conditional use permits, subdivisions requests and general project review. The Commission consists of 7 voting members include a voting Council Representative. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.

The Utilities Commission is organized by City Code, Chapter 34. Its purpose is to aid and make recommendations to the city council on the city’s public water system and the public sanitary sewer system, while promoting conservation and responsible management of resources. The commission consists of five (5) members who serve for a period of three (3) years. It meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 8 a.m at City Hall, Room 213.