Official Guide to Delano 2020

City of INDEPENDENCE Photo by Allison Robertson A slalom skier creates a wake on Lake Independence. Independence Township was organized April 11, 1858, be- came the Village of Independence Jan. 8, 1957, and the City of Independence April 9, 1974. Independence still offers the advantages of rural lifestyles to its residents, even though it is within the Twin Cities metro- politan district. Located on the western edge of Hennepin County, Independence is a city of 3,700. Independence is a “gem” of a rural city in the heart of an exploding metropolis. It’s dotted with pretty, little farms, lovely and unique homes, attractive churches, lakes, ponds, rolling hills, wetlands, and large wooded areas. Loretto, a little city with a number of quaint and excellent restaurants and taverns, is just to the northeast. The city of Delano, with its convenient shopping center, is located on the west boundary. The pretty, quiet, little city of Maple Plain is just to the east. Medina and Orono also lie immediately east, and Minnetrista is to the south. Independence City Hall is located at 1920 County Road 90. Mailing address: 1920 County Road 90, Independence, MN 55359 Phone: (763) 479-0527 Fax: (763) 479-0528 Website: www.ci.independence.mn.us Building inspections: (763) 479-0531 Community room rental: (763) 479-0527 Ofﬁ ce open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-noon. City council meetings are the ﬁ rst and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. The council consists of Mayor Marvin Johnson and council members Lynn Betts, Steve Grotting, Ray McCoy, and Brad Spencer. �� | 22 | �� Official DELANO GUIDE BOOK 2020

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