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Living Lakeville
GOVERNMENT
City of Lakeville City Hall
20195 Holyoke
Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
[phone]
lakevillemn.gov
Justin Miller
City Administrator
Allyn Kuennen
Assistant City Administrator
David Olson
Community & Economic Development
Director
Paul Oehme
Director of Public Works
Zach Johnson
City Engineer
John Hennen
Parks & Recreation Director
Brenda Visnovec
Director of Liquor Operations
Jeff Long
Chief of Police
Mike Meyer
Fire Chief
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Doug Anderson
Luke Hellier
Brian Wheeler
Joshua Lee
Michelle Volk
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
L
akeville is a ‘Plan A’ Statutory city, with a
part-time Mayor and City Council and
a full-time Administrator who serves as the
Chief Administrative Officer. The City Council
functions as the legislative/policy making
body. Lakeville provides services to residents
through a professional staff committed to
providing the highest quality of services in
a cost-effective, innovative, and responsible
manner.
Lakeville is in Minnesota’s 2nd congressional
district. The Metropolitan Council is a
governmental body responsible for
coordinated planning for the seven
county area. It provides recommendations
on regional growth and direction for
transportation agencies, regional parks, and
airport systems that serve the region.
LAKEVILLE FIRE
Founded in 1884
as a volunteer
organization with
one station for the
entire village, the
Fire Department
has grown to
four stations and
87 paid on-call
firefighters led by
Chief Mike Meyer.
2019 Firefighter of the year
A dedicated
Jay Kooser
team acts
in partnership with the community to
accomplish our mission that results in a
mitigation and reduction of loss of life and
property due to fire, accident, or disaster.
Lakeville Fire Department is an all-hazard
response and customer service agency
providing quality fire protection through
education, prevention, engineering, and
firefighting activities.
LAKEVILLE
POLICE
Founded in 1882,
the dedicated
officers of the
Police Department
have made it
their mission to
reduce crime, solve
problems and
ensure the quality
of life in Lakeville.
2019 Police Officer of the year
Chief Jeff Long,
Kelli Coughlin
together with
61 officers of the Police Department are
proud to serve Lakeville through their Patrol,
Investigations, K-9 Units, School Resource
Officers, and Crime Scene Unit. Officers also
serve on Dakota County MAAG (SWAT),
Dakota County Drug Task Force, and the
Dakota County Computer Forensics Unit. The
LPD does more than keep the streets safe.
They are actively involved in the community,
participating in Toys 4 Tots, Santas in Blue,
Cops & Coats, National Night Out, Shop with
a Hero, Bike Patrol.
LAKEVILLE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
The Lakeville Public Safety Foundation (LPSF)
is a non-profit organization that promotes
public safety by enhancing the capabilities
of the Lakeville Police Department and the
Lakeville Fire Department. LPSF will provide
financial assistance for community based
public safety programs, events, processes
and nonessential operational tools through
donations from citizens and corporations.
This foundation is run by a group of
volunteers in the community and local
business owners raising funds through events
such as the Police & Firefighters Ball and
Police & Fire Community Golf Tournament.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Regional Administration
[phone]
District 16: Council Member Wendy Wulff
[phone]
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Administration Center
1590 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
District 6: Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg
[phone]
City Council current as of spring 2020.
Visit your local Culver’s restaurant today:
Culver’s of Lakeville
17800 Kenwood Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
[phone]
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