Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission

The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) helps the Met Council develop a long-range policy plan, and reviews park and trail master plans for consistency with these policies. The commission reviews and advises the Met Council on an acquisition and development program, including funding priorities for regional parks and trails.

MPOSC works in coordination with 10 regional park implementing agencies (counties, cities, and special park districts).

MPOSC members

  • Tony Yarusso, Mahtomedi - Chair, At-Large Representative
  • Monica Dillenburg - District A (Met Council Districts 1 & 2)
  • Robert Moeller, Chaska - District B (3 & 4)
  • Cana Yang - District C (5 & 6)
  • Tess Bouska - District D (7 & 8)
  • Vacant - District E (9 & 10)
  • Cecily Harris, Marine on St. Croix - District F (11 & 12)
  • Anthony Taylor, St. Paul - District G (13 & 14)
  • Vacant, Lakeville - District H (15 & 16)

MPOSC districts

MPOSC districts map (PDF)

Staff contacts

  • Emmett Mullin
    651-602-1360
  • Sandi Dingle, Recording Secretary
    651-602-1312
  • Susan Vento, Metropolitan Council Member Liaison
    612-360-3602

Meeting minutes

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

Meeting Date Agenda, Materials & Video Minutes
7/7/2015 7/7/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 7/7/2015 Minutes
6/2/2015 6/2/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 6/2/2015 Minutes
5/5/2015 5/5/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 5/5/2015 Minutes
4/7/2015 4/7/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 4/7/2015 Minutes
3/3/2015 3/3/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 3/3/2015 Minutes
2/3/2015 2/3/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission  
1/6/2015 1/6/2015 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 1/6/2015 Minutes
12/2/2014 12/2/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 12/2/2014 Minutes
10/7/2014 10/7/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 10/7/2014 Minutes
9/2/2014 9/2/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 9/2/2014 Minutes
8/5/2014 8/5/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 8/5/2014 Minutes
7/1/2014 7/1/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 7/1/2014 Minutes
6/3/2014 6/3/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 6/3/2014 Minutes
5/20/2014 5/20/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 5/20/2014 Minutes
5/6/2014 5/6/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 5/6/2014 Minutes
4/22/2014 4/22/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 4/22/2014 Minutes
4/7/2014 4/7/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 4/7/2014 Minutes
3/11/2014 3/11/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 3/11/2014 Minutes
2/4/2014 2/4/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 2/4/2014 Minutes
1/7/2014 1/7/2014 Agenda & Materials for Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission 1/7/2014 Minutes
Meeting Schedule

    MPOSC meets the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.

Committee Openings