Leadership
The St. Anthony Park Community Council seeks to represent the demographics of the community it serves, working to ensure that major ethnic, geographic, business, and residential groups have a voice in decision-making.
All Board and committee meetings are public under the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. You do not need to be on the Board to serve on SAPCC committees.
How the Board is structured
North St. Anthony Park
Up to 5 delegates (2-year terms) and 2 alternates (1-year), elected by North residents.
South St. Anthony Park
Up to 5 delegates (2-year terms) and 2 alternates (1-year), elected by South residents.
Organizations
Up to 5 delegates and 2 alternates from local businesses and nonprofits, appointed by the Board for 1-year terms.
Emerging Leaders
Up to 2 delegates, including students who live or study in or near St. Anthony Park, appointed for 1-year terms.
The BNSF railroad divides North and South St. Anthony Park. Delegates must be at least 16; U.S. citizenship is not required. Board officers are elected at the first Board meeting after each election.
Board of Directors
Neighbors elected by North and South St. Anthony Park, plus representatives of local organizations. Roles and names only; to reach the Board, email info@sapcc.org.
Board chairs
- Melissa PappasRotating chair
- Kenny NiemeyerRotating chair
- Pat ThompsonRotating chair
Officers
- John MaurerTreasurer
- Pat ThompsonSecretary
North St. Anthony Park
- Joy GerdesTerm 2025–26
- Rafael RomanTerm 2025–26
- Kerry MorganTerm 2026–27
- John MaurerTreasurer · Term 2025–26
- Kenny NiemeyerRotating chair · Term 2026–27
South St. Anthony Park
- Scott JensenTerm 2025–26
- Kyle AndersonTerm 2026–27
- Zoë FosterTerm 2026–27
- Connor ZielinskiTerm 2026–27
- Melissa PappasRotating chair · Term 2025–26
Organization representatives
- Tom OsoskiTerm 2026
- Ray BryanTerm 2026
- Pat ThompsonRotating chair & Secretary · Term 2026
- Open seatSee 2026 elections
- Open seatSee 2026 elections
Emerging Leaders
- Open seatSee 2026 elections
- Open seatSee 2026 elections
This roster will be updated after the November 12, 2026 Annual Meeting and the Board election that follows.
Committee co-chairs
Each standing committee is led by two co-chairs. Anyone can join a committee: come to a meeting, and let us know at info@sapcc.org.
Staff
A small staff keeps committees, volunteers, and projects connected.
Council Directory
Who to contact. For anything else, email info@sapcc.org.
| Role | Contact | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | director@sapcc.org | Zev Radziwill |
| Associate Director | associate@sapcc.org | Bobby McPherson |
| Board of Directors | info@sapcc.org | Board meets the 2nd Thursday |
| Committees | info@sapcc.org | Environment, Equity, Land Use, Transportation, Executive, Finance |
| Board elections | director@sapcc.org | 2026 Annual Meeting & Elections |
| Community Garden | garden@sapcc.org | Garden steering committee |
| Everything else | info@sapcc.org | 651-649-5992 |
Your neighborhood, your voice.
Give, lend a hand, or come to a committee meeting. Every bit keeps St. Anthony Park neighbor-powered.
Questions? Email info@sapcc.org · 651-649-5992