The Region Five Development Commission has its offices in
Staples, Minnesota. This Commission
serves communities in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties. The development commissions were established
in 1969 to provide regional planning efforts throughout the state. Some of these commissions were abolished
while others have thrived.
The commission is made up of 23 representatives from
throughout the region. The commissioners
have varied backgrounds. One
commissioner is a city representative from each county. That representative must be an elected Mayor,
Councilmember or Clerk. The current
representative has not run for reelection and has resigned his seat opening up
this position.
The Breezy Point City Council nominated Tom Lillehei for
this position. When the nominations were
received the Mayors in Crow Wing County were asked to vote to select the
individual to serve on the Development Commission’s board. Tom Lillehei was elected to fill that
position. He will serve a 3 year term
beginning in 2015.
