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
- FY2026-27 Priorities
- Term Report and Work Plan
- Guiding Principles, authorization, and membership
- Operations Handbook (a guide for council members and committee volunteers)
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: May 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hybrid
- Agenda packet will be shared here once available
- 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.- March 11, 2026
- Agenda packet - March 2026
- Presentation slides - March 2026
- Draft minutes will be shared here once available
- January 14, 2026 (Special Meeting)
- December 17, 2025
- September 10, 2025
Contacts
Tanya Mayer, Council Chair. Metropolitan Council contact: tanya.mayer@metc.state.mn.usBritta Maddox, Council Vice Chair. Anoka County contact: bmaddox@coonrapidsmn.gov
Megan Sisko, Administrative Support. MnGeo contact: gisinfo.mngeo@state.mn.us, 651-201-2499