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 next election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

The City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at City Hall @ 6:00pm unless otherwise noted.

Council Members

Mayor Carol Lagergren– Term: 6/25/2019 – 12/31/2020
952-467-2376
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Dick Stolz – Four year term: 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2020
952-467-2332
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Mike McPadden – Four year term: 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2020
952-467-3994
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Craig Heher – Four year term: 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2022
952-467-3702
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Charlie Storms – Four Year term: 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2022
952-467-2014
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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 @ 6:00 pm.

Planning Commission Members

Craig Heher- Chair, City Council Representative
Bill Grundahl- Vice-Chair
Bob Smith
Jerry Barr

Mike Eggers
Paul Hallquist
John Fahey

CLICK HERE to view the Planning Commission packets and videos.

Email Steve Helget, City Administrator, if you have questions regarding planning and zoning..

Economic Development Commission

This Commission advises the City Council on issues concerning commercial and industrial development within the City.The Economic Development Commission is a nine-member commission composed of two City Council members, one Planning Commission member, and five members from the local community representing local businesses and industries. The Commission also assists the City in the preparation of marketing plans, programs, and strategies.

The Economic Development Commission meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Economic Development

Economic Development & Marketing Director
Karen Hallquist
Phone: 952-467-1810
Fax: 952-467-1818
Email Economic Development Marketing Director

Economic Development Commission Members

Tonya Noeldner, Chair
Jason Winter
Andrea Gerth
Connor Smith
VACANT
Julie Wigfield – NYA Area Chamber of Commerce Represenative (ad hoc)
Carol Lagergren – City Council Representative
Mike McPadden – City Council Representative
Mike Eggers – Planning Commission Representative

CLICK HERE to view the Economic Development packets and videos.

CLICK HERE to complete an application to be on the Economic Development Commission.

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 @ 4:45 pm.

Parks and Recreation Commission Members

Jim Zellmann
Sharilyn Feltmann
Karla Hormann
Justin Mayo
Charlie Storms – City Council Representative
Julie Kuenzel – School District 108 Representative
Bill Grundahl – Planning Commission Representative

CLICK HERE to view the Parks & Recreation packets and videos.

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 9:00 am alternating locations between The Harbor and Oak Grove Center.

Senior Advisory Committee Members

LaVonne Kroells – Chair
Carolyn Durbin – Vice Chair
Karen Hallquist- City Staff Representative
JR Hoernemann
Tom Simmons
Lois Schultz
Sandy Roepke
Laurie Hilgers – The Harbor Representative
Bonita Heilman – The Haven Representative
Brenda Schmitz – Peace Village Representative
AnneMarie Stolp – Oak Grove Representative
Dick Stolz – City Council Representative
Dawn Plummer- Carver County Public Health Representative
Matt Arnst – Carver County Sheriff’s Department Representative

CLICK HERE to view the Senior Advisory packets and videos.

CLICK HERE to complete an application to be on the Senior Advisory Commission.