Advisory Commissions

The City Council is assisted in its decision-making process by five appointed advisory commissions that work on a volunteer basis. These commissions are as follows:

Audit and Investment Commission
The Audit and Investment Commission (AIC) assists the City Council in reviewing the city's financial affairs. The commission also serves as a communication link between the City Council and the independent auditor. The AIC generally meets three times per year. Call the Finance Department at (651) 714-3502 for specific times and dates.

Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority is a separate legal authority under state law that studies and analyzes economic development needs of the city and implements programs to attract business. The EDA is also responsible for administering several financial incentive programs. The City Council serves as the EDA. The EDA meets several times per year, generally at 6:45 p.m., prior to City Council meetings. Meetings are cablecast at 6:45 p.m. on Channel 16 and are also rebroadcast throughout the week. Check the Woodbury Bulletin or call the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission at (651) 458-9241 for rebroadcast dates and times. Programming details are also available on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site at www.swctc.org. In addition, live and archived Economic Development Authority meetings can be viewed on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site.

Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission evaluates and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding matters of city financing and economic development activities. The EDC meets six times per year at 7:30 a.m. Please call Community Development at (651) 714-3533 for specific dates.

Environmental Advisory Commission
The Environmental Advisory Commission advises the City Council and other advisory commissions regarding matters relevant to sustainability issues including solid waste, air, water, land, energy and other natural resources. The EAC meets on the fourth Monday of the month on an as needed basis. Meetings are cablecast in January, April, July, and October at 7 p.m. on Channel 16 and are also rebroadcast throughout the week. Check the Woodbury Bulletin or call the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission at (651) 458-9241 for rebroadcast dates and times. Programming details are also available on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site at www.swctc.org.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is a separate, legal authority under state law that directs redevelopment projects with the specific purpose of removing blight and promoting affordable, safe, and decent housing. The City Council serves as the HRA, a common practice among municipalities. The HRA meets several times per year, generally at 6:45 p.m., prior to City Council meetings. Meetings are cablecast at 6:45 p.m. on Channel 16 and are also rebroadcast throughout the week. Check the Woodbury Bulletin or call the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission at (651) 458-9241 for rebroadcast dates and times. Programming details are also available on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site at www.swctc.org. In addition, live and archived Housing and Redevelopment Authority meetings can be viewed on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site.

Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission works to protect natural resources, studies park site planning and reviews recreation programs. It makes recommendations relating to the location of parks and the layout of amenities within city parks. The commission also monitors operations at Bielenberg Sports Center and Eagle Valley Golf Course. Agendas are posted at City Hall, the Woodbury branch library and on cable Channel 16 the Friday before the meeting. Agendas also are available on the Woodbury web site. The commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. These meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16 and are also rebroadcast throughout the week. Check the Woodbury Bulletin or call the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission at (651) 458-9241 for rebroadcast dates and times. Programming details are also available on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site at www.swctc.org.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is responsible for all questions relating to planning and zoning regulations. It reviews all applications for development and recommends approval or denial based on conformance with the comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. If additional meetings are needed, they will be scheduled on the third Monday of the month. The meetings are cablecast live on Channel 16 and are also rebroadcast throughout the week. Check the Woodbury Bulletin or call the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission at (651) 458-9241 for rebroadcast dates and times. Programming details are also available on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site at www.swctc.org. In addition, live and archived Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission Web site.

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When to Apply for Advisory Commissions
The City of Woodbury fills all vacancies on the advisory commissions each fall. All of the openings are volunteer positions that are appointed by the City Council. The terms begin in January following Council approval, and appointments are for three years unless noted otherwise.

How to Apply for Advisory Commissions

• Generally, the city announces the openings on the advisory commissions in the Woodbury Bulletin, City Update newsletter, and on the city Web site. September is the usual time frame.
• All applicants are interviewed by the City Council at a meeting scheduled sometime after the application deadline. This meeting most often occurs in November.
• Criteria used by the City Council to evaluate candidates include: personal and professional experience which may relate to the subject areas of the board or commission; knowledge of the community; knowledge of city government process; contribution to creating or maintaining a diversity of membership with respect to geographic location, gender or race; experience from similar appointments.

For more information, call City Hall at (651) 714-3500, or send an e-mail to woodbury@ci.woodbury.mn.us.