Fire Board
The West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors is made up of seven members. They include; the city managers from Crystal and New Hope, a citizen and council representative from each city and one at large representative. Meeting minutes are posted as soon as they are available. Contact West Metro Fire-Rescue District for additional information.
For questions about or for the Board of Directors, contact the Fire Chief, Josh Kunde 763-230-7001 or via email.
All board meetings and work sessions are held at the West Metro Fire-Rescue District offices
4251 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN
The next meeting of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors is:
February 11th, 2026- 6:30 PM
April 8th, 2026- 6:30 PM
July 15th, 2026- 6:30 PM-Annual Board Meeting
October 7th, 2026- 6:30 PM
December 9th, 2026- 6:30 PM
The next work session of the West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board of Directors is:
May 13th, 2026- 6:30 PM (2027 Budget)
August 12th, 2026- 6:30 PM (Tentative Work Session)
Board Members
Gary Laurant
President
Representative at Large
Marc Berris
Director
New Hope Citizen
Jeff Kolb
Director
Crystal Citizen
Adam Bell
Secretary
Crystal City Manager
Julie Deshler
Director
Crystal City Council
John Elder
Director
New Hope City Council
Reece Bertholf
Vice President
New Hope City Manager