Plymouth Seeks Residents for Citizen Committee, Commission Openings

The city of Plymouth is seeking applications from residents to fill vacancies on commissions and committees that serve as advisory groups to the City Council. Residents who wish to contribute to their community are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 8. The City Council will interview applicants and make appointments later this year; terms begin Feb. 1, 2014.

The following boards may have vacancies:

• Environmental Quality Committee: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday each month. The committee makes recommendations to the City Council on a variety of environmental issues.

• Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday each month. The HRA works with Plymouth’s housing and community development programs; administers federal, state and local grants for housing programs; and owns two apartment buildings for seniors.

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday each month. The commission oversees plans and proposals for the city's park system and recreation programs.

• Planning Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday each month. The Planning Commission reviews land development applications to ensure they conform to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.

• Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit: Meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays; once each quarter. The transit committee advises the City Council on the city-operated Plymouth Metrolink bus system.

• Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission: Meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday each month. The commission addresses water quality issues in the Elm Creek Watershed, which includes northwest Plymouth. The commission is a joint powers body that includes representatives from cities that are part of the watershed. The Plymouth City Council appoints the Plymouth representative.

• The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission: Meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Thursday each month. The commission addresses surface-water quality and water quantity issues. About 40 percent of Plymouth is within the bounds of the Bassett Creek Watershed, including Plymouth Creek and Medicine Lake. The commission is a joint powers body that includes representatives from nine cities. The Plymouth City Council appoints the Plymouth representative.

• The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission: Meets at noon the second Thursday each month. The commission addresses surface-water quality and water quantity issues. Approximately 25 percent of Plymouth is within the bounds of the Shingle Creek Watershed, including Bass, Schmidt and Pomerleau lakes. The commission is a joint powers body that includes representatives from nine cities. The Plymouth City Council appoints the Plymouth representative.

For more information or to apply, call City Clerk Sandy Engdahl at 763-509-5080, email sengdahl@plymouthmn.gov or visit www.plymouthmn.gov.

(Information provided by a city of Plymouth press release.)