Boards/Commissions

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 City Administrator, Patrick Casey, at:  patrick.casey@ci.forest-lake.mn.us

  1. Don Stehler

    Airport Commissioner

  1. Sam Husnik

    Airport Commissioner

  1. John Schmidt

    Airport Commissioner

  1. Curtis Monson

    Airport Commissioner

  1. Mark Lynch

    Airport Commissioner

  1. Patrick Casey

    Airport Manager

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 Community Development Director, Abbi Wittman at:  abbi.wittman@ci.forest-lake.mn.us

  1. Mara Bain

    Mayor / EDA President

  1. Sam Husnik

    EDA Commissioner

  1. Jennifer Lorge

    EDA Commissioner

  1. Abbi Wittman

    Community Development Director

  1. Jeff Larson

    EDA Commissioner

  1. Jill Grindahl

    EDA Commissioner

  1. Chris Hoyt

    EDA Commissioner

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 Parks Supervisor, Jamie Muscha at:  jamie.muscha@ci.forest-lake.mn.us

  1. Jamie Muscha

    Parks Supervisor

  1. Doug Ramseth

    Parks and Recreation Commissioner

  1. Tim Miller

    Parks and Recreation Commissioner

  1. 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 zoning@ci.forest-lake.mn.us.

  1. Ken Roberts

    City Planner

  1. Paul Girard

    Planning Commissioner

  1. Susan Young

    Planning Commissioner

  1. Justin Brink

    Planning Commissioner

  1. Kevin Miller

    Planning Commissioner

  1. Don Stehler

    Planning Commissioner

  1. Abbi Wittman

    Community Development Director