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Please note: A quorum of the City Council is possible at all Board and Commission Meetings
Airport Commission
The Forest Lake Airport Commission is composed of four citizens and one City Council member interested in the development and utilization of the Municipal Airport. Members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Current members include: Don Stehler, John Schmidt, Curtis Monson, Mark Lynch, and Councilmember Sam Husnik.
The Airport Commission meets the first Wednesday of every other month, at 6:30 p.m., beginning in January. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at the Forest Lake City Center. Information on the Airport or Airport Commission can be directed to the Assistant City Administrator / Airport Manager, Dan Undem, at:
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Dan Undem
Assistant City Administrator / Airport Manager
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Don Stehler
Airport Commissioner
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Sam Husnik
Airport Commissioner
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John Schmidt
Airport Commissioner
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Curtis Monson
Airport Commissioner
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Mark Lynch
Airport Commissioner
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) consists of a seven member board; present members include: Mara Bain, Sam Husnik, and Jennifer Lorge; Mayor Bain serves as EDA President. City Administrator, Patrick Casey, serves as the Executive Director.
The EDA meets the second Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m., at the Forest Lake City Center. Information on the Economic Development Authority can be directed to the Assistant City Administrator / Airport Manager, Dan Undem, at:
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Dan Undem
Assistant City Administrator / Airport Manager
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Mara Bain
Mayor / EDA President
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Sam Husnik
EDA Commissioner
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Jennifer Lorge
EDA Commissioner
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Abbi Wittman
Community Development Director
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. This seven-member board serves staggered three-year terms and currently includes: Tim Miller, and Doug Ramseth. Hanna Valento serves as the City Council liaison. Information on City Parks and any other questions can be directed to the Community Development Director, Abbi Wittman, at:
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Jamie Muscha
Parks and Recreation Supervisor
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Doug Ramseth
Parks and Recreation Commissioner
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Tim Miller
Parks and Recreation Commissioner
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Abbi Wittman
Community Development Director
Planning Commission
The Forest Lake Planning Commission is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three-year terms. Duties of the Planning Commission include making recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The Planning Commission also conducts public hearings on land use applications, including variances, conditional use permits, and concept plans. Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Questions can be directed to Community Development Director, Abbi Wittman or City Planner, Ken Roberts at:
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Ken Roberts
City Planner
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Paul Girard
Planning Commissioner
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Susan Young
Planning Commissioner
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Justin Brink
Planning Commissioner
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Kevin Miller
Planning Commissioner
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Geneva Kubal
Planning Commissioner
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Don Stehler
Planning Commissioner
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Abbi Wittman
Community Development Director