The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC), an organization that is dedicated to and supported by Minnesota cities of less than 5000 people. MAOSC currently represents over 350 small cities in Minnesota. MAOSC’s emphasis is on “small cities needs” and inequities that need to be addressed.  We address the issues that are of concern to small cities that our membership deems necessary.

The Minnesota Association of Small Cities contracts with PACE/Minnesota for government relations and administrative services.  Our Executive Director is Dave Engstrom and lead lobbyist is Jill Sletten.  

MAOSC is governed by a 14 member board of directors.  Ten board members represent specific regions of Minnesota and 4 members serve at large.  Our current board members are:

·        John Young Jr.,  City Council Member, Hawley, MN

·        Greg Isaackson, Clerk – Treasurer,       Cottonwood, MN   

·        Ronald Anderson, Mayor, Milan, MN

·        Tina Rennemo, City Administrator,       Baudette, MN

·        Daniel Buchholtz, City Administrator, Hanover, MN

·        Lynn Hokanson, City Administrator, Watkins, MN

·        Shannon Mortenson, Clerk – Treasurer, Kennedy, MN

·        Mitch Berg, Administrator, Mahnomen, MN   

·        Lowell Veum, City Council Member, Fosston, MN

·        Lori Jorgenson, Clerk – Treasurer, Rothsay, MN

·        Dave Bovee, City Manager, Dawson, MN

·        Joel Young, Clerk – Treasurer, Chatfield, MN

·        Barb Swanson, Mayor, Cologne, MN

Our legislative policies are developed by the board based on concerns and comments from the member cities. Issues of primary concern for small cities are LGA, the small city (under 2500 population) LGA formula, waste water treatment issues, transportation funding, small cities viability, affordable housing, annexation, and small cities unique needs.