Business Advisory Committee (BAC)

A Voice for the Business Community in the Blue Line Extension Corridor

Following the conclusion of the environmental review process with the publication of the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement and the Amended Record of Decision, this committee’s commitment and responsibilities are complete. The Community and Business Working Group will take its place to serve as a voice for businesses as well as communities along the Blue Line Extension corridor. 

The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) served as a voice for the business community and advised the Corridor Management Committee during the planning and implementation phases of the light rail line. The committee advised the Corridor Management Committee and the Community Works Steering Committee during the planning and implementation phases of the light rail line.

The members of the BAC represented the diverse commercial interests along the Blue Line Extension. Members were appointed for a two-year term.

Committee Charter (PDF)

Meetings

No meetings found

Minutes are not final until approved at the following meeting.

Meeting Date Agenda & Video Minutes Materials
12/3/2025 12/3/2025 Agenda for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) 12/3/2025 Minutes
10/8/2025 10/8/2025 Agenda for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) 10/8/2025 Minutes Materials
6/3/2025 Canceled
5/6/2025 Canceled
4/8/2025 4/8/2025 Agenda for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) 4/8/2025 Minutes Materials
3/4/2025 Canceled
2/4/2025 2/4/2025 Agenda for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) 2/4/2025 Minutes
1/7/2025 Canceled
12/10/2024 12/10/2024 Agenda for Business Advisory Committee (BAC) 12/10/2024 Minutes Materials
11/5/2024 11/5/2024 Minutes

Name Appointing Agency
Sabrina Williams
John Hacker
Kelvin Johnson
City of Brooklyn Park
Candice Oathout
Rita Endres
City of Crystal
Mike Opat
Dan Doerrer (Co-Chair)
City of Robbinsdale
  City of Golden Valley
Jamar Smith
Donna Sanders
Chris Webley
City of Minneapolis
  Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce
John Barobs Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tara Watson (Co-Chair)
Jamez Staples
Terry Austin
Hennepin County
Jackson George
Ian Alexander
Michelle Gibson Webb
Metropolitan Council
KB Brown West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

METRO Blue Line Extension

Blue Line Extension Project Office
Park Place West Building, Suite 600
6465 Wayzata Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55426