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WELCOME TO LAKEVILLE
A WORD FROM OUR MAYOR
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Welcome to Lakeville !
As Mayor , I want to welcome you to Lakeville and let you know I am delighted you are here .
I hope you will be as happy here as our family has been . My wife , Josi , and I have five children - Betty , Annie , Wally , Tripp , and Sandy . Our older children attend Lakeville Area Schools . Tripp and Sandy are our toddle twins .
As the 7th largest city in the Twin Cities and the 30th fastest growing city in the country , Lakeville is a flourishing and diverse community .
I encourage you to explore the broad neighborhood offerings including restaurants , over 70 parks , 125 miles of trails , and six recreational lakes .
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2024 ENVISION LAKEVILLE
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Past Present Future
Vision Statement We envision a welcoming , connected community with exceptional schools ; a thriving local economy ; outstanding natural and recreational opportunities ; vibrant cultural institutions ; safe neighborhoods ; and responsive , costeffective public services — a place we are proud to call home .
Diversified Economic Development We value the stability and independence provided by a strong , diversified local economy .
Good Value for Public Services We value high quality public services delivered cost-effectively .
Lakeville ’ s Historic Downtown is also a wonderful gathering place to build community and experience our small-town values including our regionally recognized arts center .
Our Envision Lakeville plan , which is founded in cultivating a sense of community , helps guide our city as we continue to expand .
I hope that whether you are coming here to spend your vacation , expand or build your business , or consider our community to live , that you will find yourself at home .
Please don ’ t hesitate to reach out if I can be of further assistance . My email is lukehellier @ gmail . com .
Warm regards , Luke M . Hellier , Mayor of Lakeville
Safety Throughout the Community We value living in a community where people feel safe everywhere they go .
Design that Connects the Community We value a well-designed community and we place a priority on development that enhances connectivity and accommodates our changing needs .
High Quality Education We value and are committed to high quality education that sets us apart .
A Home for All Ages and Stages of Life We value living options for people of all ages and stages of life .
A Sense of Community and Belonging We value the sense of belonging that comes from openness to others , and we honor the traditions and institutions that have made us the community we are today .
Access to a Multitude of Natural Amenities and Recreational Opportunities We value widespread access to nature , the outdoors and recreational opportunities of all kinds .
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