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, and other stakeholder groups that benefit from geospatial technology.
- Current members
- All member positions are open for the next council term (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023)
- 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
- Application deadline is May 24, 2021, or until positions are filled
- 2020 Accomplishments and 2021 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.
- Next meeting: May 26
- 10 am - noon
- Open to the public
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely via Webex. For connection information, contact MnGeo at gisinfo.mngeo@state.mn.us
- Meeting materials
- March 3, 2021
- Agenda packet
- Presentation slides
- Minutes (draft)
- January 6, 2021: Special meeting to finalize GAC 2021 priorities
- December 9, 2020
- March 3, 2021
- Future meeting dates
- May 26, September 22 and December 15, 2021
- 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
- Mark Kotz, Geospatial Advisory Council Chair
Metropolitan Council
mark.kotz@metc.state.mn.us
651-602-1644
- Dan Ross, Chief Geospatial Information Officer
MnGeo
dan.ross@state.mn.us
651-201-2460