Governance
KSMQ Public Television is governed by a citizen Board of Directors. The Board oversees the finances of the organization and certain operational functions. The Board does not make programming decisions. The Board of Directors currently meets six times each year. There are also smaller board committee meetings. All of these meetings are open to the public.
FY24 Board of Directors Meeting Dates
MEETINGS BEGIN AT 4:30PM.
July 13, 2023
September 14, 2023
October 12, 2023, 5pm – Unable to meet quorum, meeting rescheduled for October 17, 2023, 4:30pm
November 9, 2023
December 14, 2023
January 11, 2024
January 22, 4:30pm - Special Board Meeting, Election of Officers, via Zoom
February 15, 2024
March 14, 2024
April 11, 2024 - cancelled
May 9, 2024
June 13, 2024
KSMQ Board of Directors meetings are held in-person with Zoom virtual attendance option.
In-person:
KSMQ Public Television Studio
107 W Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
Virtual Access:
Zoom information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7799881396?pwd=UGR6YUlTd0xBaUZUQVN2SDl0Vk01Zz09
Meeting ID: 779 988 1396
Passcode: 248340
2024 Executive Board Meeting Dates
February 1, 2024
February 8, 2024
February 15, 2024
February 22, 2024 – Meeting Cancelled
February 29, 2024 – Meeting went into closed session from 8:18am – 8:47am to discuss matters concerning individual staff members
March 7, 2024 – Meeting Cancelled – unable to achieve quorum
March 14, 2024 – Meeting went into closed session from 8:42am – 9:32am, and from 9:35am – 9:43am to discuss matters concerning individual staff and board directors
March 21, 2024 – Meeting Cancelled
March 28, 2024
April 11, 2024 – meeting went into closed session from 9:13am – 9:18am to discussing matters concerning individual staff
April 18, 2024 – meeting went into closed session from 8:48am – 9:24am to discuss Station Manager position candidates.
April 25, 2024
May 2, 2024
May 9, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 23, 2024
May 30, 2024
The KSMQ Executive Board committee meets regularly each month.
Meetings are held Thursday mornings at 8:30 am via Zoom.
Virtual Access:
Zoom information
https://netaonline.zoom.us/j/89398410692?pwd=U4pLVMLEad6hoyPQ8hjPF8abNaOwMP.1
KSMQ Public Television Studio
107 W Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
KSMQ Public Service Media, Inc.
Board of Directors
Sylwia Bujak-Oliver 125 LIVE, |
Vice
City Administrator, |
Jennifer Gumbel Attorney, |
Tara Plath |
Immediate Past Miguel Garate Riverland Community College, Austin
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David Hagen Retired Austin |
Brian McAlister Retired Austin |
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Regional Advisory Committee
The KSMQ Regional Advisory Committee provides feedback and general advice to the station as it relates to overall service to the region. By reviewing potential programs and station initiatives, the committee serves as a connection between the station and the communities it serves.
If you are interested in serving on the KSMQ Regional Advisory Committee, call the station at 507-481-2097, toll free at 800-658-2539, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Chairman Jacob Zimmerli |
Vice Chairwoman Gail Dennison |
Secretary Brigitte Bednar |
Committee Members
Sr. Information Security Analyst, Mayo Clinic-Austin
Austin, MN
Austin, MN
RAC Meeting Dates
July 19, 2023
November 15, 2023 - (Unable to make quorum, meeting rescheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 5:00pm)
March 20, 2024
All RAC meetings are held at 4:00pm via Zoom
Zoom Meeting Information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7799881396?pwd=UGR6YUlTd0xBaUZUQVN2SDl0Vk01Zz09
Meeting ID: 779 988 1396
Passcode: 248340