Each year, the City Council appoints commissioners to serve in important volunteer roles for the city. Our goal is to have our commissions reflect the wide range of backgrounds and diverse perspectives that make up our community.

Who are commissioners, and what do they do?
Commissioners are volunteers who care about the quality of life in Savage and the programs and services that the city provides. They review and discuss important policies, procedures, and initiatives, and make recommendations to the City Council.

What types of commissions are there in the City of Savage?
The city has four commissions:

Community Equity Commission (CEC)
Meets on the second or third Thursday at 6 p.m.
The CEC advises the City Council on making Savage more inclusive and equitable for everyone. They look at city policies and practices through an equity lens and work to strengthen relationships with communities that have historically been underrepresented in local government.

Economic Development Commission (EDC)
Meets on the third Wednesday at 7:15 a.m.
The EDC helps the City Council with anything related to growing Savage's economy. That means attracting new businesses, helping current businesses succeed, and making sure our local economy stays diverse and healthy.

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission (PRNRC)
Meets on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m.
This commission works with city staff on parks and recreation. They give input on things like recreational programs, buying new parkland, and improving the parks we already have.

Planning Commission (PC)
Meets on Thursdays after Council meetings at 7 p.m.
The Planning Commission handles land use and zoning decisions within city limits. Basically, they help decide what gets built where and how the city grows.

Who can serve as a commissioner?
If you live in Savage and want to help your city, you can apply to be a commissioner. We also welcome high school students who want to learn how local government works.

One exception: to serve on the Economic Development Commission, you need to either live in Savage or own a business here.

Learn more and apply at savagemn.gov/government/commissions. Questions? Contact Administrative Assistant Lisa Crist at lcrist@savagemn.gov or 952-882-2660. The deadline to apply is January 9, 2026. Interviews with council members will be scheduled for January 26, 2026.