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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 four-year terms. The following individuals comprise the current City Council: Expiration of Term Jeff Reinert Mayor December 31, 2015 Dale Stoesz Council Member December 31, 2015 William Kusterman Council Member December 31, 2017 Rob Rafferty Council Member December 31, 2017 Dave Roeser Council Member December 31, 2015 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 Director of Finance is Mr. Alan Rolek, who has been with the City since April 2000. The City's Community Development Director is Mr. Michael Grochala, who has been with the City since June 2001. The City has 60 regular full-time and 4 regular part-time employees. Services Police protection is provided by 25 sworn police officers. Fire protection is provided by the Centennial Fire District, which is comprised of the cities of Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, and Centerville. The Fire District has a volunteer force of 53 members. The City has a class 5 insurance rating. The City has established a Comprehensive Plan to direct all areas of growth within the City. The plan was approved by the Metropolitan Council in 1981, and was amended in 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2001, 2006, and 2011. Eighteen parks and playgrounds are maintained by the City and include ball fields, hockey and skating rinks, playground and picnic facilities, and 26 miles of trails. Anoka County owns a 5,500 -acre park and an 18 -hole golf course within the City. The City currently provides municipal sewer and water through the operation of five wells, two water towers, and 13 lift stations. The City currently has 4,685 users of its sewer system and 4,503 users of its water system. The City has established a policy that provides that municipal water services will be extended only to sewered areas. - 20 -