Minnesota meeting minutes requirements for local government boards
Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stat. 13D.01, subd. 4) requires the votes of members on actions taken at open meetings to be recorded in a journal or minutes, including each member’s vote on every appropriation of money other than judgments, claims and amounts fixed by statute.
Last updated October 11, 2026. General information, not legal advice; confirm with your solicitor.
| Law | Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. chapter 13D |
|---|---|
| Required record (13D.01 subd. 4) | Members’ votes on actions taken; each member’s vote on each appropriation of money (except judgments, claims and amounts fixed by statute) |
| Public access (subd. 5) | The journal or minutes are open to the public during normal business hours |
| Closed meetings (13D.05) | Grounds and subject stated on the record before closing; closed meetings other than attorney-client sessions are recorded electronically and kept at least three years |
| Who keeps town minutes | The town clerk keeps a true record of the town board’s proceedings (Minn. Stat. 367.11) |
Practical guidance
- Record each member’s vote on the approval of claims and other appropriations.
- State the specific grounds before closing a meeting and keep the electronic recording for the required period.
Sources
Related: recording roll-call votes, free minutes templates.
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