Citizens Advisory Committee
Volunteers Play a Critical Role
The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is a volunteer advisory group appointed by the MCWD Board of Managers. The CAC advises and supports the MCWD Board of Managers on matters affecting the interests of the Watershed District to help advance our vision of Balanced Urban Ecology throughout the watershed. To assist the Board of Managers, CAC members engage in the following activities:
- Consider issues relevant to the function and purposes of the MCWD.
- Examine, refine, and build on the strategy and communications for MCWD key initiatives.
- Review and advise on budget, capital improvement plans, and other projects or activities.
- Advise and assist in decision-making.
- Raise issues of public concern.
Membership and Recruitment
The CAC is made up of 14 members from across the watershed. CAC members serve two-year, staggered terms and must live within the watershed boundary. New members are recruited each autumn and start their terms in January each year.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Outreach Coordinator, James O’Brien, at jobrien@minnehahacreek.org.
Current CAC members are listed below.
- Ricardo Bonner, Wayzata
- Cait Caswell, St. Louis Park
- Joshua Foschi, Minneapolis
- Robert Glisky, Minneapolis
- Laurie Goldsmith, St. Louis Park
- Steve Hage, Minnetrista
- John Iverson, Victoria
- Suzanne Jiwani, Edina
- Drew McGovern, St. Louis Park
- Will Mulhern, Minneapolis
- Rich Nyquist, Minneapolis
- Janet Schaefer, Long Lake
- Sheri Wallace, Mound
Meetings
The Citizens Advisory Committee meets every other month but occasionally holds supplemental meetings to discuss timely initiatives. CAC meetings are typically held on Wednesday evenings at the MCWD office.
All CAC meetings are open to the public.
Questions about the CAC?
James O’Brien, Outreach Coordinator
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