Council members serve on standing committees which meet regularly and make recommendations to the full Council. The public is encouraged to attend the Council's meetings and hearings and express their points of view on matters before the Council. The council also has citizen advisory committees on specific topics.

Standing committees, meeting times, and members

Environment Committee

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the Chambers.

Members: Peggy Leppik, Chair; Kirstin Beach; Polly Bowles; Craig Peterson, Roger Scherer; Lynette Wittsack; Dan Wolter.

Community Development Committee

Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 4:00 p.m. in the Chambers.

Members: Natalie Steffen, Chair; Rick Aguilar; Polly Bowles; Sherry Broecker; Georgeanne Hilker; Brian McDaniel; Annette Meeks; Tony Pistilli; Kris Sanda.

Management Committee

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in Room 1A.

Members: Roger Scherer, Chair; Sherry Broecker; Craig Peterson; Tony Pistilli; Kris Sanda; Mary Hill Smith; Lynette Wittsack.

Transportation Committee

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 4 p.m. in the Chambers.

Members: Mary Hill Smith, Chair; Rick Aguilar; Kirstin Beach; Georgeanne Hilker; Peggy Leppik; Brian McDaniel; Annette Meeks; Craig Peterson; Roger Scherer; Natalie Steffen; Dan Wolter.

 

Other Council committees, work groups and task forces which meet occasionally:

Audit Committee, Diversity Advisory Committee, Investment Review Committee, Litigation Committee, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission.

Special project or short term committees:

Central Corridor light rail project committees

Water Supply Advisory Committee