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- 20 - Non-Public Education City residents are also served by the following private schools: 2019/20 School Grades Enrollment Liberty Classical Academy K-12 232 St. Peter K-8 208 Frassati Catholic Academy K-8 206 Gentry Academy 5-12 116 Magnuson Christian K-8 82 White Bear Montessori K-4 25 Source: Minnesota Department of Education, www.education.state.mn.us. GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES Organization The City was incorporated as a village in 1955, became a statutory city on January 1, 1974, and is governed by a Home Rule Charter as adopted on January 12, 1982. The City is governed by a Mayor and four Council members. The Mayor is elected to a two-year term of office and Council members are elected to overlapping four-year terms. The following individuals comprise the current City Council: Expiration of Term Rob Rafferty Mayor December 31, 2021 Tony Cavegn Council Member December 31, 2021 Christopher Lyden Council Member December 31, 2023 Michael Ruhland Council Member December 31, 2023 Dale Stoesz Council Member December 31, 2021 The City Administrator, Mr. Jeffrey Karlson, is the Chief Executive Officer of the City. Mr. Karlson has been with the City since August 2010. The City's Finance Director is Ms. Sarah Cotton, who has been with the City since August 2015. The City’s Community Development Director is Mr. Michael Grochala, who has been with the City since June 2001. The City has 68 regular full-time and 2 regular part-time employees. Services Police protection is provided by 27 sworn police officers. Effective January 2016, fire protection is provided by the Lino Lakes Public Safety Fire Division, which is comprised of a Deputy Director of Fire Operations, cross-trained police officers, and paid-on-call firefighters. The City has a Public Protection Classification of 4/4Y as rated by ISO.