190 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000
Fax 651-602-1464
Regional Data Center (Info., reports) 651-602-1140
Web site www.metrocouncil.org
E-mail data.center@metc.state.mn.us
Peter Bell, Council Chairman 651-602-1453
E-mail peter.bell@metc.state.mn.us
The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
The council serves the metropolitan counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. The region encompasses 189 cities and townships and a population of 2.6 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson.
The council’s Web site provides information about the region and regional services. The Data Center has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation, and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, and water resources, and transportation information. Visit www.metrocouncil.org or contact the data center via e-mail at data.center@metc.state.mn.us.

District 4
Met Council 651-602-1000
The district covers Scott and Carver counties, as well as St. Bonifacius and Minnetrista in Hennepin County.

Metropolitan Commissions

Metropolitan Airports Commission 612-726-8100
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission 612-332-0386
Mosquito Control District 651-645-9149