Business Advisory Committee (BAC)

A Voice for the Business Community in the Blue Line Extension Corridor

The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) serves as a voice for the business community and advises the Corridor Management Committee during the planning and implementation phases of the light rail line. The committee advises the Corridor Management Committee and the Community Works Steering Committee during the planning and implementation phases of the light rail line.

The members of the BAC represent the diverse commercial interests along the Blue Line Extension. Members are appointed for a two-year term.

Committee Charter (PDF)

Meetings and agendas

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

Meeting Date Agenda & Video Minutes Materials
2/1/2022 2/1/2022 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
12/14/2021 12/14/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
11/9/2021 11/9/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
10/5/2021 10/5/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
9/14/2021 9/14/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
8/3/2021 CANCELED
7/13/2021 7/13/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
6/1/2021 6/1/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
5/4/2021 5/4/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials
4/6/2021 4/6/2021 Agenda & Video for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) Minutes Materials

Name Appointing Agency
Sabrina Williams
John Hacker
Kelvin Johnson
City of Brooklyn Park
Candice Oathout
Rita Endres
City of Crystal
Mike Opat
Dan Doerrer (Co-Chair)
City of Robbinsdale
  City of Golden Valley
Jamar Smith
Donna Sanders
Chris Webley
City of Minneapolis
  Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce
John Barobs Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tara Watson (Co-Chair)
Jamez Staples
Terry Austin
Hennepin County
Jackson George
Ian Alexander
Michelle Gibson Webb
Metropolitan Council
KB Brown West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

METRO Blue Line Extension

Blue Line Extension Project Office
Park Place West Building, Suite 600
6465 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426