A group tasked by the Legislature with reforming the Metropolitan Council will wrap up its work Thursday — but has not settled on a single proposal for restructuring the regional planning board. The Met Council — a powerful body with a wide range of responsibilities and a $1.4 billion budget — has long been criticized for lacking transparency and accountability, in part due to its members .
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Over the years, the Met Council has undergone the scrutiny of task forces, blue ribbon commissions and work groups that haven't led to any significant change.