Public Information - Metropolitan Council

390 North Robert Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility

Council membership consists of 16 citizens appointed by the governor from equal sized population districts in the metro area; the council chairperson is 17th at-large member. Council serves Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties.

Required documents

Application/intake form photo ID

Hours

8:15 am - 4:30 pm

(651)602-1500

Voice

(651)291-0904

Voice

https://metrocouncil.org/

[email protected]

Languages

French

Application process

Call or email with opinions on regional issues, comments for public hearings

Fees

Most information is available at no cost, some are provided for a fee.

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN

Description

Resource Center for information, reports, and maps about Metro Council and regional issues. Choose from 200 reports, publications, maps and fact sheets. Many are available on the website. Publications include: - Thrive MSP 2040 Plan - 2030 Regional Development Framework - Facts and Figures about the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Regional Census Data and Economic Profiles - Role of the Metro Council - Water Quality and Transportation Data and Plans Consumer publications include: - Annual report - Council member and committee information - Regional parks and other maps - Transit information (no schedules)

Last assured

07/17/2025

What's Here

Census Data Directory/Resource List Publication Printed/Printable Materials

Providing organization

Metropolitan Council

Regional planning organization for the seven-county metro area