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i , "' Sathe & Associates, Inc. EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS Preliminary Position Profile Clerk - Administrator City of Mounds View COMMUNITY Background The City of Mounds View is located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County, adjoining Anoka County. The present communities of Mounds View, Arden Hills, Shoreview, North Oaks, New Brighton and part of St. Anthony were all part of the original Mounds View township that included 36 sections of 23,000 acres. The mounds, visible in the area, gave rise to the township name. The largest of these can be seen near the present Twin Cities arsenal. The first township elections were held in May of 1858. In 1891, New Brighton incorporated to become the first village to break from the township. The township remained intact until 1951 when Arden Hills incorporated, followed by North Oaks in 1956 and Shoreview in 1957. After these villages had been formed, residents in the remaining 4 square miles voted to annex to New Brighton; however, New Brighton officials turned the plan down, which led to the incorporation of Mounds View village on April 2, 1958. Mounds View present boundaries are on the north and west, the Anoka County line and the suburbs of Blaine, Spring Lake Park and Fridley; on the south, New Brighton; and on the east Shoreview and Arden Hills. Demographics Mounds View is a heterogeneous community reflecting the rich diversity of an urban area • , much more than the neighboring suburbs. It has characteristics of both the more mature suburban areas and the "boom" growth areas. The community contains more than the average number of seniors as well as a very high percentage of pre-schoolers. It has a large base of affordable housing which continues to attract young families. Both the community's location and it's history have contributed to make it one of the more unique areas in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The City has a blend of both blue collar and white collar households. The former is the largest occupation set in the City; the latter group, when all the other occupations are included, constitutes a majority. As a result, the average income, while lower than the norm, is much higher than the demographic mix suggests. Mounds View draws its residents from a variety of sources. Its latest influx is composed of many short-termers who came to the City in search of a location close to their jobs. There are large numbers of young families moving from other suburbs who choose the community because of its housing and school qualities. In comparison with other communities, Mounds View faces a unique set of problems.,It is much further along the"life cycle" than many of its neighbors. Its declining school population,residential aging,and open space planning are definitely not problems Mounds View must address. However, infrastructure and taxes/services are key questions. The challenge for the future is to maintain those aspects of the community which attract new residents and convincing the population that prudent investments will be necessary to keep the quality of life high during the times ahead. (1) Mounds View Position Profile SUNSET RIDGE BUSINESS PARK • 5821 CEDAR LAKE ROAD • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416 •612/546-2100 • FAX 612/546-6930 WORLD TRADE CENTER •30 E. 7TH ST •SUITE 2260 •ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55101 •612/224-7000 • FAX 612/223-8079