City Council

The City of Norwood Young America is a statutory City governed by a five-member Council. The Council is composed of the Mayor and four councilmembers. The positions of the City Council are voted on by the residents of the City.

The City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at City Hall @ 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Council Members

Connor Smith, Mayor – Two-year term: 1/1-2025 – 12/31/2026
651-302-5652

Brooke Allen – Four-year term: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2026
218-404-6172

Charlie Storms – Four-year term: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/2026
952-467-2014

Brandon Stender – Four-year term: 1/1/2025-12/31/2028

Andrew Storms – Four-year term: 1/1/2025-12/31/2028

Email Council (Email will be sent to all members of the City Council and the City Administrator)

CLICK HERE to view the City Council packets and videos.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission is a seven-member commission, which conducts public hearings regarding all planning related activities, including but not limited to, amendments to the zoning ordinance, plat approval, variances, conditional use permits, etc. After conducting a public hearing, it is this Commission’s responsibility to make formal recommendations regarding these issues to the City Council.

The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall @ 6 p.m.

City Planner

Ethan Nelson
Phone: 952-467-4003
Email City Planner

Planning Commission Members

Craig Heher
Jerry Barr
Charlie Storms, City Council Representative
Connor Smith, City Council Representative

Mike Eggers
Paul Hallquist
Timon Dammann

CLICK HERE to view the Planning Commission packets and videos.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority meets the second Monday of each month at City Hall @ 5 p.m.

CLICK HERE to view the Economic Development packets.

Parks & Recreation Commission

This Commission is an advisory agency for the City of Norwood Young America on such issues as park and recreational planning and park maintenance. The Parks and Recreation Commission is a seven-member body composed of one City Council member, one Planning Commission member, one representative from School District 108, and four members from the local community.

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall @ 5:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission Members

Jim Zellmann
Sharilyn Feltmann
Karla Hormann
Dan Stender
vacancy
Brooke Allen – City Council Representative
Community Education District 108 Representative (ad hoc)
Brandon Stender – City Council Representative

CLICK HERE to view the Parks & Recreation packets.

Senior Advisory Commission

A Senior Advisory Committee has been established for the purpose of providing senior citizens an opportunity to effectively communicate the social, economic, recreational, cultural, and personal needs of seniors in the City of Norwood Young America. The committee is advisory only and will make recommendations to the City Council for the establishment and/or funding of various programs and services needed by the senior population. Additionally, the committee will also promote a public understanding of both the needs and the many contributions made by older citizens.

The Committee meets the third Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Senior Advisory Committee Members

LaVonne Kroells – Chair
Carolyn Durbin – Vice Chair
Kay Hampshire
Betty Settergren
Tom Simmons
Lois Schultz
Mary Spille
Elroy Latzig
Colleen Pawelk
Rosemary Solheid
Darlene Lehrman
Laurie Hilgers – The Harbor Representative (ad hoc)
Brenda Schmitz – Peace Village Representative (ad hoc)
Ryker Anderson – Oak Grove Representative (ad hoc)
Brooke Allen – City Council Representative

CLICK HERE to view the Senior Advisory packets.