The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) helps the Council develop a long-range plan and an acquisition and development program that includes funding priorities for regional parks. MPOSC works in coordination with ten regional park implementing agencies (counties, cities and special park districts),

MPOSC meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. in Lower Level A 

Staff Contacts:  

• Arne Stefferud (651.602.1360)
• Sandi Dingle, Recording Secretary (651.602.1312)

MPOSC members and the districts they represent

• Dean Johnston, Lake Elmo - Chair
• Seyon Nyanwleh, Brooklyn Park - Dist. A (1 & 2)
• Robert Moeller, Chaska -  Dist. B (3 & 4)
• Emily Piper, Golden Valey - Dist. C (5 & 6)
• Jeffrey Lee, Minneapolis - Dist. D (7 & 8)
• Tony Yarusso, Shoreview - Dist. E (9 & 10)
• Daniel Shlaferman, White Bear Township - Dist. F (11 & 12)
• Carrie Wasley, Saint Paul - Dist. G (13 & 14)
• Barbara Schmidt, Eagan - Dist. H (15 & 16)

See a map of MPOSC districts (pdf).

Note: Minutes are not final until approved at the following meeting.