Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council

**Member appointments are open for the Council's Fiscal Year 2026/27 Term (July 2025 - June 2027). Apply for membership at the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State's appointments website. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter indicating which representative category is preferred for membership. The application period closes Friday, March 28. However, seats will remain open for application until filled.**
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
- 2024 Priorities
- 2023 Accomplishments and 2024 Work Plan
- Guiding principles, authorization, and membership
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.
- May 21, 2025, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hybrid
- Agenda packet and presentation slides will be published here once available
- September 10, 2025, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hybrid
- December 17, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
Past Meetings
Materials from past council meetings.
- March 5, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Virtual
- Agenda packet - March 2025
- Presentation slides - March 2025
- Draft minutes will be shared here once available
- December 18, 2024
- September 18, 2024
- May 29, 2024
- Additional past meetings
Committees and Workgroups
The council is supplemented and supported by committees and workgroups. Non-council members are welcome and encouraged to participate on these groups.
Contacts
- Heather Albrecht, Council Chair
Hennepin County
heather.albrecht@hennepin.us
- Britta Maddox, Council Vice Chair
Anoka County
bmaddox@coonrapidsmn.gov
763-367-0058
- Megan Sisko, Geospatial Advisory Council support
MnGeo
gisinfo.mngeo@state.mn.us
651-201-2499