Volunteer Boards, Commissions and Committees
Members of Commissions and Committees
City Council Members (elected for a 4-year term)
- Jennifer Bierma: January 2025 - December 2028
- Gina Cooper: January 2023 - December 2026
- Michael Windsperger: January 2023 - December 2026
- Brett Hanson: January 2025 - December 2028
- Todd Wiens (Mayor): January 2024 - December 2026
Economic Development (elected for a 4-year term)
- Al Davis: January 2024 - December 2027
- Sara Breitbarth: January 2024 - December 2027
- Todd Wiens: January 2026 - December 2026
- Don Johnson: January 2026 - December 2026
- Gretchen Alms: January 2023 - December 2026
- Matt Doherty: January 2023 - December 2026
Parks Commission (elected for a 2-year term)
- Matt Gangelhoff: January 2025 - December 2026
- Jennifer Bierma: January 2025 - December 2026
- Todd Wiens: January 2024 - December 2025
- Jennifer Winters: August 2025- December 2027
- Sarah Busch: January 2026 - December 2027
- Mike Roll: Non-voting
Planning Commission (elected for a 4-year term)
- Aaron Mumford: January 2026 - December 2029
- Dave Richards: January 2026 - December 2029
- Dan Jones: January 2026 - December 2029
- Justin Munson: January 2023 - December 2026
- Todd Wiens: January 2024 - December 2027
Utilities Commission (elected for a 3-year term)
- Dennis McCoy: January 2024 - December 2026
- Dave Richards: January 2026 - December 2028
- Brad Ahrenstorff: January 2025 - December 2027
Volunteer service on the City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions provides a way for residents to actively participate in the City’s decision-making process by advising the City Council and staff on a wide range of important topics. Residents can be a part of the Public Utilities Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Applications are due at the end of each calendar year.
To apply, complete the application and return it to City Hall.
Appointments and Designations
- Mayor Pro tem – Gina Cooper
- Fire Chief – David Paul
- Ambulance Director– Rhonda Ingebritson
- Emergency Manager/Civil Defense Director – Sgt. Matt Gangelhoff
- Purchasing Agent – Angela Grafstrom, City Administrator
- Process Officer – Police Chief
- City Assessor – Blue Earth County
- City Attorney – Chris Kennedy, Kennedy & Kennedy Law Office
- City Engineer – Brian Sarff, Bolton & Menk, Inc.
- City Auditor – Greg Burkhardt, Burkhardt & Burkhardt
- Hearing Officers/Tobacco Ordinance - Council Members Gina Cooper and Brett Hanson
- Board of Review Officer – Todd Wiens, Mayor
- Alternate Board of Review Officer – Michael Windsperger
- Official Depository - MinnStar Bank
- Official Newspaper - Lake Crystal Tribune
Department Assignments
- Administration – Todd Wiens
- Public Buildings – Gina Cooper
- Police Department – Todd Wiens
- Fire Department – Todd Wiens
- Ambulance Service – Gina Cooper
- Civil Defense – Jennifer Bierma
- Street Department – Jennifer Bierma
- Storm Sewers – Brett Hanson
- Weed Control – Todd Wiens
- Parks & Recreation – Todd Wiens & Jennifer Bierma
- Cemetery – Jennifer Bierma
- Economic Development – Todd Wiens & Michael Windsperger
- Library – Gina Cooper
- Utility Departments – Todd Wiens
- Planning & Zoning - Todd Wiens & Michael Windsperger
- One Water MN River- Mankato Policy Board- Gina Cooper