City of Alexandria MN

?? The City of Alexandria is excited to announce the creation of a new position: Public Works Director. This pivotal role will lead our Public Works Department in overseeing the planning, development, and maintenance of our city’s infrastructure and services. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to help shape the future of our community’s public works initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a visionary leader to make a significant impact in a newly established role. ?? Click here to read more about the position and learn about the impactful work of our Public Works Department: https://lnkd.in/gpz7KyuW ?? Interested in joining our team? Apply today! ? Applications accepted until Friday, November 15th at 4:30 p.m.

?? 6th Avenue Active Transportation Project ?? We're excited to share a new project designed to enhance safety and accessibility along 6th Avenue in Alexandria! This initiative will create a shared pathway for both walking and biking, with key features including: * High-visibility marked crossings * Pedestrian crossing islands at the intersections of 6th Avenue & McKay and 7th Avenue & McKay This is part of our Active Transportation Demonstration Projects, which use temporary, low-cost materials to pilot design changes that improve walking, biking, and rolling—helping us evaluate their impact before making long-term investments. Project Partners: Funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and developed by the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Active Transportation Plan Committee, and our amazing community volunteers. #ActiveTransportation #SafetyFirst #WalkingAndBiking #CommunityProject #AlexandriaMN #MnDOT #CityOfAlexandria

We are preparing to submit a preliminary application to MN DEED for an owner-occupied rehabilitation program focused on the west side of Alexandria. If the application we submit to MN Department of Economic & Employment Development (DEED) is funded, the program could offer up to $25,000 per household as a grant to make costly repairs. Repairs include Health and Safety Issues, Energy Efficiency (windows, doors, insulation), Mechanical (electrical, plumbing, heating), Structural (roofs, foundations, floors, stairs, ramps), and Fixing state code compliancy issues. It's a pleasure to work together to help homeowners in our community access these valuable resources! #MNDEED #DouglasCountyHRA #HomeRehab #CommunitySupport #AlexandriaMN #CityOfAlexandria

At Monday night's City Council meeting, we had the honor of swearing in our newest officer, Makenzie Uhl. Officer Uhl joins our dedicated team, committed to proudly serving and protecting the Alexandria community. We’re excited to have you on board, Officer Uhl! #CityOfAlexandriaMN?#AlexandriaMN?#APDMN?#AlexPDMN

Last night, the Alexandria Police Department proudly swore in two new officers, Jack Clark and Jacob Burdette. These individuals are part of the team dedicated to serving the community of Alexandria. Welcome, Officers Clark and Burdette! ??♂???♂?

Thank you to all our community partners for joining together for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Runestone Community Center! For more info on progress and expansion specifics, visit https://lnkd.in/gmtYdwDb. Check out the full Echo Press article on the groundbreaking ceremony here: https://lnkd.in/g9RJT4Af PrimeWest Health Bremer Bank Aagard HILLTOP LUMBER OF GLENWOOD, INC Explore Alexandria Tourism Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission

The City of Alexandria is creating an Active Transportation Action Plan to make walking, biking, and rolling easier and more comfortable, especially for underserved communities. This includes a temporary demonstration project for improved facilities. At the same time, West Central Initiative is planning Safe Routes to School, coordinating with our efforts. Alexandria residents: we need your help! Share your ideas to make Alexandria safer and more accessible for everyone. Take our survey today: https://lnkd.in/g-3XcW6T #ActiveTransportation #SafeRoutes #AlexandriaMN #CommunityInput #MNDOT

Alexandria's building department issued building permits for projects totaling $105,038,071, including plumbing and mechanical permits. Here’s the list of "Top 10" for 2023, which totals $58.7 million! #AlexandriaMN #ExploreAlexandriaMN #CityOfAlexandriaMN

The Alexandria Police Department is hosting an important conversation surrounding hate and fear, and how that shows up in various sectors in the community. Panelists Scott Kent, Rick Sansted, Michael Seymour and Chelsey Justice will discuss the impact of hate and next steps for our community. Be a part of the conversation! This event is co-hosted by Inclusion Network. #alexandriamn #cityofalexandriamn #inclusionnetworkmn #alexandriapolicedepartmentmn #apdmn

A big congratulations to our building department! The ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA BUILDING OFFICIALS (AMBO) named the City of Alexandria's Building Department the?2023 Building Department of the Year!?The department issued building permits for projects totaling $105,038,071 in 2023, which is the second highest in Alexandria's history.? The award was presented at the International Code Council’s Upper Great Plains Region 3 annual educational institute in Minneapolis in February. The award recognizes the city’s building department staff for their “tireless work with contractors, homeowners and commercial/industrial developers to ensure affordable public safety in the built environment and the efficient administration of construction codes.” The building department of 2023 included Building Official Lynn Timm, licensed inspectors Mike Schmdit and Steve Zabel, and support staff Pamela Helling, Julie Erickson, Amy Riedel, and Brenda Johnson, who recently retired.