Advisory Boards and Commissions

The Advisory Board of Health might be a good opportunity for you! Participate in discussions for health in all policies, and influence decision-makers on promoting, protecting, and caring for the well-being in the community.

3-year term
7 adult members

The Creative Placemaking Commission would suit you well! You’ll help accomplish the City’s goals for change, growth and transformation of the South Loop District in a way that also builds character and quality of place in Bloomington. Starting in 2023, creative placemaking efforts will extend throughout the City of Bloomington. 

3-year term
9 adult members

The Human Rights Commission could be a great way to get involved! Advise City leaders on issues related to race, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. Sample activities include participating in selection of the Omar Bonderud Award, and policy promoting gender neutral bathrooms.

3-year term
7 adult members, 2 youth members

The Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission might be a good fit! You’ll participate in the parks master plan and advice on cultural programs that will shape Bloomington for years to come.

3-year term
6 adult members, 1 youth member

The Planning Commission could be a way to serve your community! Advise the City on things like street layout and striping, on street parking, neighborhood traffic plans, transportation grant applications, transit systems, pedestrian way, and bicycle traffic.

3-year term
7 adult members

The Sustainability Commission sounds like a match for you! Give your point of view on the management of environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources, and waste. Help your community by ensuring that such resources will be sustained and continue to provide for a high quality of life for present and future generations.

3-year term
7 adult members

1-year term
2 young adult members (16-23 yrs old)

Charter Commission
Studies issues and makes recommendations on proposed changes to the City Home Rule Charter on municipal governance.

15 adult members
Appointed by Hennepin County judge

Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Governs the activities of the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

5-year term
5 adult members

Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Conducts hearings and makes final property classification and assessment determinations. Members have experience as an appraiser, realtor, real estate attorney or property manager, or are otherwise familiar with real estate valuation in the city. At least two of the members shall have experience in commercial, industrial and/or apartment valuation.

Merit Board
Oversees the administration of the City’s merit system for City employees and establishes and maintains rules and policies for human resource administration.

Port Authority
Coordinates and supports orderly commercial and industrial development throughout the City. 

6-year term
7 adult members