Planning Commission

Overview

The Planning Commission is the planning agency for the City of Champlin and has powers and duties as provided in Minnesota State Statutes, Chapter 462. It is an advisory commission to the City Council made up of nine residents appointed by the Mayor who serve three-year terms. The Commission holds public hearings as required in the Champlin Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Minnesota State Statutes. The Planning Commission will improve the quality of life in Champlin by providing quality recommendations on land use planning and zoning-related items. 

We currently have one opening on the Planning Commission - in ward 2. 

Apply to the Planning Commission

Meetings

• Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 pm.
  • See the schedule at the bottom of the page for 2026 dates and application deadlines. 
• Planning Commission meetings are held in person, located in Council Chambers at City Hall.
• Watch the meeting online or on cable television; the meeting will be live-streamed and available for replay:
  • View meeting broadcasts online
  • Cable Channel 16

Agendas & Packets

Agendas & Packets are available prior to the meetings.

• View most recent Agendas & Packets

Minutes

Minutes are available following approval. 

• View most recent Minutes 

Members

• Ben Uglem - Ward 1
• Jeff Kendall - Ward 1
• Robert Streitz - Ward 2
• Chad Darr, Chair - Ward 3
• Kathy Manemann - Ward 3
• Jordan Simon, Vice Chair - Ward 4
• Ryan Reider - Ward 4
• Joshua Ellis - At Large
• Vacant - Ward 2 

Public Comments

• Written Comments: Written comments may be submitted by emailing Lexi Smith in advance of the meeting. The public may also request that comments of up to one page be read into the record.
• Speaking During the Meeting: The public may also speak during the meeting during public hearings, open forums, and at such time as the Chair requests public comment. Please email Lexi Smith in advance to advise staff of your interest in speaking on a given topic or if you have questions about items on the agenda.