Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council

Mission

The Council acts as a coordinating body for the Minnesota geospatial community. It represents a cross-section of organizations that include counties, cities, universities, business, nonprofit organizations, federal and state agencies, tribal government, surveyors and other stakeholder groups that benefit from geospatial technology.

• Current members
• Two member positions are open to represent the following sectors: Greater Minnesota Regional Government and K-12 Education
• Application information for Open Appointments administered by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
• Submit completed applications at the Open Appointments site, accompanied by a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in serving on the council


• 2021 Accomplishments and 2022 Work Plan
   
• Guiding principles, authorization, and membership
   

Meeting Dates, Materials and News

Council meetings are 4 times a year and all are open to the public.
Future meeting dates: May 25, September 28, December 14

• Next meeting: May 25, 2022
  • Time TBD: If hybrid, it will be 11:00 - 2:00; if virtual only, it will be 10:00 - noon
  • Open to the public
  • The meeting will have a virtual connection available using Microsoft Teams. For connection information, contact MnGeo at gisinfo.mngeo@state.mn.us
   
• Meeting materials
  • March 30, 2022
    • Agenda packet
    • Presentation slides
    • Minutes (draft)
  • January 19, 2022
    • Agenda packet
    • Presentation slides
    • Minutes
    • Priorities spreadsheet
  • December 15, 2021
    • Agenda packet
    • Presentation slides
    • Minutes
• Past meetings 
 
• Minnesota GIS News: Subscribe to be notified of upcoming meetings and other council news
   

Committees and Workgroups

The council is supplemented and supported by committees and workgroups. Non-council members are welcome and encouraged to participate on these groups.
 

Contacts

• Cory Richter, Council chair
  City of Blaine
  crichter@blainemn.gov
  763-717-2639
   
• David Brandt, Council vice chair
  Washington County
  david.brandt@co.washington.mn.us
  651-430-6451
   
• Nancy Rader, Geospatial Advisory Council support
  MnGeo
  nancy.rader@state.mn.us
  651-201-2489