Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council

Mission
The Council acts as a coordinating body for the Minnesota geospatial community. It represents a cross-section of organizations that include counties, cities, universities, business, nonprofit organizations, federal and state agencies, tribal government, surveyors and other stakeholder groups that benefit from geospatial technology.
- Current members
- Take the Project Prioritization Survey by December 1!
Feedback will guide council and committee work for the current two-year term. See the FY2026-27 proposed priorities. - Term Report and Work Plan
- Guiding principles, authorization, and membership
Committees and Subgroups
The council is supplemented and supported by committees and subgroups. Non-council members are welcome and encouraged to participate on these groups.
Meeting Dates, Materials, and News
Council meetings are four times a year and all are open to the public.
Subscribe to Minnesota GIS News to be notified of upcoming meetings and other council news.
Upcoming Meetings
Virtual meetings are Online via Microsoft Teams. Hybrid meetings are Online via Microsoft Teams and in-person.
For connection or location information, contact MnGeo.
- Next Meeting: December 17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
- Draft agenda (will be updated with the full agenda packet prior to the meeting)
- Presentation slides will be shared here after the meeting
- March 11, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
- May 20, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hybrid
- September 16, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hybrid
- December 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
- March 10, 2027, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
- May 26, 2027, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hybrid
Past Meetings
Materials from past council meetings.
- September 10, 2025
- Agenda packet - September 2025
- Presentation slides - September 2025
- Draft minutes will be shared here once available
- May 21, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- December 18, 2024
- September 18, 2024
- May 29, 2024
- Additional past meetings
Contacts
- Tanya Mayer, Council Chair
Metropolitan Council
tanya.mayer@metc.state.mn.us
- Britta Maddox, Council Vice Chair
Anoka County
bmaddox@coonrapidsmn.gov
- Megan Sisko, Administrative Support
MnGeo
gisinfo.mngeo@state.mn.us
651-201-2499