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Mayor and City Council- Member Council InformationStaff available for the following departments and services:AdministrationBuilding Inspections: Provides building and fence permitsCity AttorneyCity EngineerCity Planner?Public Works: Provides sewer and water servicesUtility BillingParks- Kelly Glen Park located off of Francis Lane- Pete's Hill located at corner of Glenborough Drive and Xerxes Trail- Wagner Park located at the corner of Todd Street and St. Mary's Street- Whispering Creek Park located at corner of James Parkway and Riley Road- Whispering Hills located at the corner of Whispering Hills Lane and Oak Street- Windrose located at Windrose Curve and 270th East Side Park- West Side Nature Area - Woodcrest located at the corner of Woodcrest Lane and Woodcrest Circle

Targeted Case Management:Helps adults with a serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, financial, and other necessary services as they relate to the recipient's mental health needs. Also collaborates with two ACT Teams in Duluth and one in Virginia within Saint Louis County.Civil Commitment:Involuntary commitment for persons determined by the courts that are warranted. Works with courts, corporate counsel, law enforcement agencies, guardians, and families to see that people who are committed receive the services they need in the least restrictive setting possible.

Collects property taxes

Matches the personal interests and skills of individuals ages 55 or older with opportunities to serve a wide range of community needs

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Locating non-custodial parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Reviews and modifies court orders for supportChild Support Services does not provide parenting time, custody, legal advice, divorce counsel, or spousal maintenance establishmentMinnesota Child Support Online: an interactive website developed by the State of Minnesota to provide child support participants with information about their case(s).

Provides the following services to individuals of all ages and genders who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence (including physical, emotional, mental, or financial abuse from an intimate partner or household member), stalking, or harassment in northwest and western Hennepin County:- Community advocacy and referrals; including immigrant and refugee victims of domestic violence- Coordination and support through the criminal, civil & family legal systems- Immediate and long-term safety planning; assist with Safe at Home application- Legal advocacy including information on the Hennepin County court system and assistance obtaining Orders for Protection or Harassment Restraining Orders in Hennepin County

Specialized transportation service for those who need rides for non-emergency medical services. Transportation service include:- Driver assistance to and from patients' home/medical facility- Medical, dental, and eye appointments- Patients with wheelchairs and ambulatory patients- Stretcher services

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs.Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include carer planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides non-emergency transportation and specializes in transporting older adults and individuals who are living with a disability and are unable to use public transportation.

Helps households with needed car repairs and maintenance costs for their car so that individuals can have reliable transportation to keep a job or have stability. The program offers:- A one-time grant that does not need to be repaid- Maintenance and/or minor repair costs for a vehicle that is 15 years or newerNote: This is not a crisis or emergency program. Application takes 2 - 6 weeks.

Administers elementary and secondary schools in the district.Schools:- Marshall County Central High School: 310 West Minnesota Avenue, Newfolden, MN 56738 (218)874-8530- Newfolden Elementary School: 305 West Minnesota Avenue, Newfolden, MN 56738 (218)874-8805- Viking Elementary School: 305 Melgaard Street, Viking, MN 56760 (218)523-4425

Provides eligible clients with advocacy and representation around criminal law and family law cases, and protection orders. Helps with legal matters in Hennepin, suburban Ramsey, and Washington counties.

Mayor and City Council:- Member contact informationCity Departments and Services:- Administration: Oversees all the City's departments and operations- Animal Licenses are required for dogs and cats. Certificate of rabies vaccination must be submitted at time of application. Kennel licenses are required for households that own or possess more than two dogs or two cats.- Building, Planning and Zoning: Responsible for the application and enforcement of building codes and related ordinances regulating construction, alterations and use of buildings. Zoning responds to inquiries about issues such as property issues, signage, and other zoning concerns. Also, provides burning and sign permits, building permits, and inspections.- Public Works: Responsible for maintaining and repair all City streets and city equipment. Provides tree trimming, pothole patching, sealing cracks, street signs, street sweeping, and snow plowing. Maintains the City's entire water system and sewer system.

Provides consultation and technical assistance to employers regarding child care. Offers a support and information phone service for family child care providers.Provides technical assistance related to children, parents, programs, guidance, child development, and business operations.Build Your Own Child Care Program: Staff meet with participants to assess needs, design a plan, set goals, and create a timeline tailored to each child care program. Offers up to 20 hours of free individualized service to help:- Access required training and professional development opportunities- Connect with a Parent Aware Coach to build a quality, star-rated program- Navigate the Minnesota Department of Human Services licensing process- Set up the child care environment

Helps people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low pay for basic needs. The maximum monthly benefit is:- $128 for a person living in a licensed residential facility or receiving substance use disorder treatment services- $350 for a person living in the community- Emergency funds may be available if the individual cannot pay for basic needs, such as shelter or food, and their health or safety is at risk because of thisPeople who get GA are also eligible for help with medical and food costs through Medical Assistance - MA and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers.Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:- Book and toy lending library- Dad and child programs- Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5- Home visits- Information on community resources- Parent-child activities- Parent discussion groups- Play and learn activities for children- Special events for the entire family- Programs for non-English language learners- School readiness program for children ages 3 1/2 - 4- Single parent program- Workshops on specific topics

Provides establishment and enforcement of child support orders. Services include:?- Collecting current and past-due support payments- Locating non-custodial parents- Establishing parentage- Establishing and enforcing child support orders for basic, medical, or child care support- Reviews and modifies court orders for support?

Services to assist adults with serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed services such as:- Medical- Social - Educational- Vocational- Other necessary services as they relate to the recipient's mental health needsServices include developing a functional assessment and individual community support plan, referring and assisting recipients in obtaining needed mental health and other services, ensuring coordination of services, and monitoring the delivery of services

Public library system- Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region- Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources- Story hour for children

Public library system- Provides the public with general library services without charge to all residents of a given district, community, or region- Includes computer access, Internet, reference assistance, and other informational resources- Story hour for children

Serves learners in the following areas:- Basic skills brush-up- Citizenship- Computer literacy- Diploma completion- Employment preparation/workforce readiness- English as a Second Language- General Education Diploma (GED) preparation and testing