Advisory Committees & Commission

Victoria residents are invited to make an impact on their community and the future of Victoria by serving on a City advisory commission or committee. 

These City Council-appointed positions are responsible for researching, reviewing and making recommendations on a variety of different issues.

The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 14 at 8:00 a.m. for Planning Commission. The City Council will conduct interviews during the workshop on Monday, Feb. 28.

The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 28 at 8:00 a.m. for Park & Recreation and the Senior Advisory Committees. The City Council will conduct interviews during the workshop on Monday, March 14.

All terms begin on April 1, 2022 and are open to all Victoria residents ages 18 and older. Youth commission appointments are open to any resident students who will be a high school junior or senior in the fall of 2022. Meetings are regularly held in the City Council Chambers.

Parks & Recreation Committee 

The Parks & Recreation Committee is the advisory body that reviews and makes recommendations on issues related to recreation, leisure, parks and open space.

Parks & Recreation Committee Openings:

• Two (2) Regular Members
  • Three-year term
• One (1) Student Member
  • One-year term

Meetings are normally held the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is the advisory body that reviews, researches and makes recommendations on issues related to site plans, subdivisions, land use and zoning.

Planning Commission Openings:

• Three (3) Regular Members
  • Three-year term
• Two (2) Alternate Members
  • Until appointed regular member 

Meetings are normally held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m.  

Senior Advisory Committee

The new Senior Advisory Committee focuses on providing recommendations and advocating for resources, programming, and education for Victoria residents age 55+.

Senior Advisory Committee Openings:

• Two (2)  Regular Members 
  • Three-year term 

Meetings are normally held the first Monday of each month at 10 a.m.

For more information or to apply, contact City Clerk Cindy Patnode at 952-443-4229 or cpatnode@ci.victoria.mn.us.