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Boards & Commissions
Board and Commission members are appointed by the City Council. Members volunteer their time to provide advisory services to the City. Some groups also have duties defined in state law.
Boards and Commissions information in English, Spanish, and Somali. Additionally, find more information about the the individual boards by scanning the brochure.
Application
Please complete the digital application online here.
Printable applications are available here in English, Spanish and Somali.
Current Openings
Openings are advertised via the website and local media. Contact the City of Faribault Administration Department for further information at 507-333-0353.
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Airport Advisory Board
The Board advises the City Council and City Administrator regarding the construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of the municipal airport, and general aviation activities affecting the community.
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Airport Zoning Board
The Board advises the City Council and staff regarding zoning issues surrounding the airport.
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Charitable Gambling Advisory Board
The Board is made up of representatives of the holders of gambling licenses.
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Charter Commission
The Commission reviews and revises the City Charter to ensure that it meets all applicable state and federal laws and the needs of citizens.
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Children's Fund Board
The Board advises the City Council and staff regarding the Aquatic Center Scholarship fund monies.
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City Council
The City of Faribault operates under the "Council-Administrator Plan."
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Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority has authority to take action on economic development programs for business and industry.
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Environmental Commission
The Commission advises the City Council on environmental issues and opportunities affecting the City while respecting the City’s economic and social environments.
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Heritage Preservation Commission
The Commission advises the City Council and staff regarding issues related to the preservation of the community's cultural, historical and architectural heritage. The Commission is actively involved in a variety of educational efforts that highlight Faribault's past.
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority
As provided in state law, the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority handles a variety of housing programs.
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Ice Arena Board
The Ice Arena Board makes decisions regarding the Ice Arena maintenance and operation, which is jointly owned by the City of Faribault and Faribault School District.
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Library Advisory Board
Advises the City Council and staff regarding maintenance, operations, and policies of Buckham Memorial Library.
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Mill Towns Trail Board
The Mill Towns Trail Board makes decisions regarding the Mill Towns Trail, which will connect Faribault and Northfield to the Sakatah State Trail.
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Park & Recreation Advisory Board
This Board advises the City Council and staff regarding park development and recreation program opportunities.
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Peter Smith Advisory Board
The Board advises staff regarding expenditures from the Peter Smith Trust Fund for youth recreation programs.
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Planning Commission
The commission hears requests and provides recommendations to the City Council regarding land use, planning, and zoning issues.
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Soccer Board
The Soccer Board makes decisions regarding the Soccer Complex maintenance and operation, which is jointly owned by the City of Faribault and Faribault School District
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Tommy Allen Youth Endowment Fund
The Board advises City Council and staff regarding the Fund.
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Tourism Commission
Discover who sits on the City of Faribault Tourism Commission.
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Tree Board
The Tree Board advises the Parks and Recreation Board on issues related to trees in the city parks.