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Boards & Commissions

The City has two active boards and commissions that advise and assist the City Council in setting policy:

The City Council also appoints members to the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission (SPUC), which oversees the operation of the publicly owned water and electric utilities. It is composed of five members who serve three-year terms. Information for SPUC can be found on the SPU website.

Find agendas and minutes from Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments and Appeals meetings at Agendas, Minutes & Videos.

Appointments

Interested Shakopee residents are invited to serve on City boards and commissions. Most appointments are made during the months of February and March. The City Council is responsible for appointing members to the City’s advisory boards and commissions.

Policy for Appointment to Boards and Commissions [PDF]

For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 952-233-9300.

Planning Commission/BOAA
The Planning Commission, consisting of seven members serving staggered four-year terms, assists the City Council in reviewing and analyzing development proposals and in enforcing the city's zoning and subdivision ordinances. Commission members also act as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA).

The Planning Commission reviews rezoning, platting, the relocation of dwellings; and when acting as the BOAA reviews zoning, conditional use permits and sign variances. The City Council makes final decisions concerning rezoning and platting applications and considers appeals of Planning Commission decisions. 

Meetings are held the first Thursday following the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers


MEMBERS Appointed Term Expires
Ashlee Sepulvado (Chair, BOAA) Feb. 20, 2018 Feb. 28, 2026
Noreen Reding (2nd Vice Chair, Planning Commission)                Feb. 21, 2018 Feb. 28, 2026
Josh Forsythe (Chair, Planning Commission) Feb. 19, 2019 Feb. 28, 2027
Victoria Ranua (Vice Chair, BOAA) Mar. 7, 2024 Feb. 28, 2028
Mustafa Sandhu (Vice Chair, Planning Commission) Mar. 7, 2024 Feb. 28, 2028
Kent Robbins Feb. 18, 2025 Feb. 28, 2029
James Weiler (2nd Vice Chair, BOAA)  Oct. 4, 2022 Feb. 28, 2027
Staff Contact: Michael Kerski, Director of Planning and Development | 952-233-9346
Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission administers the civil service personnel policies of the Shakopee Police Department, conducts civil service examinations for the department, makes recommendations to the City Council concerning appointments and promotions and handles disciplinary matters within the police force.

The commission is composed of three members, serving staggered three-year terms. It meets quarterly with special sessions scheduled when necessary.

Staff Contact:  Jamie Pearson, Police Captain | 952-233-9400