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
• Three member positions are still open to represent the following sectors: Federal Government, 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


• 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: December 15
  • 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
  • September 29, 2021
    • Agenda packet
    • Presentation slides
    • Minutes (draft)
  • May 26, 2021
    • Agenda packet
    • Presentation slides
    • New Coordinate Systems for 2022 handout
    • Minutes
• Past meetings 
 
• Future meeting dates
  • 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

• Dan Ross, Chief Geospatial Information Officer
  MnGeo
  dan.ross@state.mn.us
  651-201-2460
   
• Nancy Rader, Geospatial Advisory Council Support
  MnGeo
  nancy.rader@state.mn.us
  651-201-2489