Serving: Chisago County | Isanti County | Kanabec County | Mille Lacs County |  Pine County

The East Central Regional Development Commission is an “Equal Opportunity Lender / Service Provider”.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ECRDC Fiscal Year 2026-2027 DRAFT Budget

Pursuant to the requirements of the Regional Development Act, the proposed budget for the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

The ECRDC will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget during its annual meeting at the following date, time, and location:

Date: June 22, 2026
Time: 5:45 p.m.

Location:
Sunrise Township Hall
12080 Sunrise Road
Harris, MN

Members of the public are invited to attend and provide comments regarding the proposed budget. Public testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Individuals wishing to speak are asked to register prior to the meeting at the registration table. Link to budget, FY27 DRAFT Budget

Hybrid Work Schedule Notice

Our staff is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. We recommend calling ahead to confirm whether the ECRDC staff member you wish to meet with will be in the office. ECRDC staff

What This Means for You

We remain fully operational. Our team continues to support projects and initiatives using remote technology, allowing us to collaborate and meet both in person and virtually.

• Board meetings are held in person.

• Committee meetings may be held in person or via phone/video.

• Staff schedules vary, with team members rotating between remote and in-office work. Please visit our staff page for contact information.

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History of the East Central Regional Development Commission

The East Central Regional Development Commission was organized by petition of local units of government in 1973. Formation of regional development commissions – RDCs – is authorized under the Regional Development Act of 1969. An updated Regional Development Act was passed in 1997 by the Minnesota Legislature.

There are 13 development regions in Minnesota. For more information on the development regions, click here.