GOVERNMENT
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Lakeville is a ‘ Plan A ’ Statutory city , with a part-time Mayor and City Council and a full-time Administrator who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer . The City Council functions as the legislative / policy making body . Lakeville provides services to residents through a professional staff committed to providing the highest quality of services in a cost-effective , innovative , and responsible manner .
Lakeville is located in Minnesota ’ s 2nd congressional district . The Metropolitan Council is a governmental body responsible for coordinated planning for the seven-county area . It provides recommendations on regional growth and direction for transportation agencies , regional parks , and airport systems that serve the region .
LAKEVILLE FIRE
Founded in 1884 as a volunteer organization with one station for the entire village , the Fire Department has grown to 4 stations and 85 paid per call firefighters . All firefighters receive the same training as a full-time department to handle a wide variety of incidents beyond just fires . This dedicated group has a mission to serve the community they live in and provide safety education . They do this through programs such as Fire Prevention Month , Station Tours , and National Night Out .
LAKEVILLE POLICE
Founded in 1882 , the dedicated officers of the Police Department have made it their mission to reduce crime , solve problems and ensure the quality of life in Lakeville . Chief Jeff Long , together with 55 officers of the Police Department are proud to serve Lakeville through their Patrol , Investigations , K-9 Units , School Resource Officers , Computer Forensics Unit , and Crime Scene Unit . Officers also serve on Dakota County MAAG ( SWAT ) and Dakota County Drug Task Force . The LPD does more than keep the streets safe . They are actively involved in the community , participating in Toys 4 Tots , Cops & Coats , National Night Out , Shop With a Cop , Bike Patrol , and Honor Guard .
LAKEVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
The Lakeville Public Safety Foundation ( LPSF ) is a non-profit organization that promotes public safety by enhancing the capabilities of the Lakeville Police Department and the Lakeville Fire Department . LPSF will provide financial assistance for community based public safety programs , events , processes and nonessential operational tools through donations from citizens and corporations .
This foundation is run by community members and local business owners raising funds through events such as : Fire on Ice ( March ), Fields of Fire ( May ), Light & Sirens Glow Run ( Aug ), Police & Firefighters Ball ( September ) and Police & Fire Memorial Golf Tournament ( October ).
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
City of Lakeville City Hall
20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville , MN 55044
( 952 ) 985-4400 www . lakevillemn . gov
Justin Miller City Administrator
Allyn Kuennen Assistant City Administrator
David Olson Community & Economic Development Director
Chris Petree Director of Public Works
Zach Johnson City Engineer
John Hennen Parks & Recreation Director
Brenda Visnovec Director of Liquor Operations
Jeff Long Chief of Police
Mike Meyer Fire Chief
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Doug Anderson Bart Davis Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau Luke Hellier Brian Wheeler
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Regional Administration ( 651 ) 602-1000
District 16 : Council Member Wendy Wulff wendy . wulff @ metc . state . mn . us ( 952 ) 484-3353
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
District 6 : Mary Liz Holberg , Commissioner Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings , MN 55033 maryliz . holberg @ co . dakota . mn . us ( 651 ) 438-4243
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