Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program
An essential component of Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program is the Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program. The Council makes recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources on grant priorities, projects to receive grant funding, and the program's annual administrative budget.
Council Information
The Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program is made up of 15 individuals from throughout the coastal area of Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties as well as statewide with a passion for Lake Superior and the desire to make a difference. They are directly appointed by the Governor.
Actions of the Coastal Council are essential to the implementation of a wide variety of projects and activities which contribute to the betterment of the coastal area. Councilors have a vital role in several areas including recommending program priorities, evaluating and recommending projects for funding and evaluating Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program’s performance.
Council Vacancies
The Office of the Secretary of State is accepting applications for someone with knowledge and interest in Lake Superior. Experience reviewing grant applications is helpful, but not required. Council members are not compensated, but do receive travel reimbursement and training. The time commitment is approximately 60 - 70 hours per year. Meetings are held at various locations within the coastal boundary including Duluth, Cloquet, Two Harbors, and Grand Marais.
Seven vacancies currently exist; One At-Large member, Two Carlton County members, Two Cook County members, One Lake County member and One St. Louis county member.
TO APPLY:
Interested individuals should download an application from the Office of the Secretary of State.
A complete application package includes a cover letter, the application form, a current resume and a resolution of support from a local unit of government (e.g., city council, town board, or county board of commissioners). The resolution of support is not necessary for applicants living outside Carlton, Cook, Lake, or St. Louis Counties.
Completed applications should be submitted directly to the Office of the Secretary of State. The Coastal Program would also appreciate receiving a copy for our records.
For More information Contact:
Amber Westerbur
Coastal Program Manager
218.834.1445
Amber.Westerbur@state.mn.us
Meeting Dates
| Date | Location | Meeting Topic |
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09/07/2012 |
Cloquet Forestry Center, Cloquet, MN |
Regular Meeting |
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11/02/2012 |
Canceled |
Regular Meeting |
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01/11/2013 |
EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, 6201 Congdon Boulevard |
Canceled - Weather |
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01/25/2013 |
EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, 6201 Congdon Boulevard |
Regular Meeting (Annual Grant Review) |
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02/01/2013 |
EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, 6201 Congdon Boulevard |
Regular Meeting (Annual Grant Review) |
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02/15/2013 |
Canceled |
Regular Meeting (Backup Meeting Date) |
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03/08/2013 |
Meeting Moved to MN DNR 1568 Hwy 2 Two Harbors, MN 55616 |
Regular Meeting |
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05/03/2013 |
Beaver Bay Community Center 711 MacDonald Ave. Beaver Bay, MN 55601 Map |
Regular Meeting |
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07/12/2013 |
TBD, Grand Marais |
Regular Meeting (Elections) |
Meeting Minutes
2012 Approved Minutes
July 20 
(4 pages 32 kb) | May 18 (2 pages 27 kb)
March 23 (2 pages 25 kb) | February 17 (3 pages 26 kb)
February 3 (3 pages 23 kb) | January 6 (3 pages 29 kb)
Archived Minutes
2011 (17 pages 117 kb) | 2010 (26 pages 229 kb) | 2009 (42 pages 303kb)
2008 (34 pages 201kb) | 2007 (52 pages 286kb) | 2006 (33 pages 174kb)
2005 (39 pages 129kb) | 2004 (31 pages 357kb) | 2003 (31 pages 260kb)
2002 (31 pages 96kb) | 2001 (24 pages 74kb) | 2000 (43 pages 131kb)