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City Services Fire protection is provided by a paid on -call fire department with 27 firefighters operating from two stations. Lake Elmo maintains a water distribution system consisting of two wells. A portion of the city's water is purchased from the City of Oakdale. Ongoing monitoring of water quality assures that Lake Elmo residents have dean and safe water. Well mapping assures proper placement of future wells. A small commercial area of Lake Elmo is provided with sewer service by the Metropolitan Council. Lift stations are maintained by the city. Street and park maintenance is provided through the city. Refuse hauling and septic pumping is privately contracted. The city contracts with Washington County fox law enforcement and animal control services. There are 13 full-time employees at the city. The general fund operating budget is $4 million. The Position The City Administrator serves as chief executive and chief operating officer of the city. The City Administrator manages and directs all daily operational activities of the city and ensures that all ordinances, resolutions and policies of the City and City Council are faithfully and equitably enfc Specific duties include: • Prepare and submit a proposed budget to the City Council for their approvaL Review and execute financial activities including payroll and monitoring budgetary expenditures. • Participate in Council meetings and numerous other committee or board meetings and public hearings. Review and prepare written reports and recommendations for the City Council and City boards and committees. • Meet and confer with citizen groups. • Review and update city policies, procedures, and codes and recommend improvements and adjustments to the City Council. • Serve as liaison to other local, state and federal agencies and organizations. • Conduct human resources functions including job performance evaluations. • Work cooperatively and negotiate with federal, state, county and other city governments and organizations to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of Lake Elmo citizens are met. • Provide strategic direction in the implementation of the City Council approved Comprehensive Plan. Background and Experience Candidates for the City Administrator position will possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and two to three years experience in an administrative capacity in a local government environment Preferred background includes: • Significant finance and budgeting experience. Understanding of debt structure. • Human Resources background to include performance evaluations, staff structuring, ................... 0 Experience in downtown development and redevelopment