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Volunteer Boards, Commissions and Committees

 

CITY COMMISSION OPENINGS 2026

 

Economic Development Commission - 3-year Term

  • 2 Opening

 

Parks & Recreation Commission - 2-year Term

  • 2 Opening

 

Planning & Zoning Commission - 4-year Term

  • 5 Openings

 

Utilities Commission - 3-year Term 

  • 1 Opening

 

To apply, complete the application and return to City Hall. 

 

 

 

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 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