City of Spring Lake Park

Thank you to our dedicated Election Judges for all your hard work in making the 2024 Election a success in Spring Lake Park! A special shout-out to Deputy Clerk Wanda Brown and Accounting Clerk/Special Projects Coordinator Haley Morrison for their invaluable behind-the-scenes efforts. Your commitment made this election possible, and we are incredibly grateful!

The City of Spring Lake Park would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Barbara Goodboe-Bisschoff and Lisa Dircks for their election to the City Council! The election will be canvassed and certified by the City Council on November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm at Able Park Building. Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated their time and effort to run for this important role. Your commitment to our community is invaluable. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who came out to vote and participated in this civic process—your voice makes a difference! Election results for every race across Minnesota are available at electionresults.sos.mn.gov.

Seasonal parking restrictions are now in effect. ?? No parking on any street between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM from November 1 to April 1. ?? No parking on any street following a snowfall of three or more inches, regardless of time of day, until the snow has been plowed from curb to curb. These restrictions ensure that our snow plows and emergency vehicles can navigate safety and efficiently during the winter months. Thank you for your cooperation!

The next Spring Lake Park City Council meeting is on Monday, November 4 at 7:00pm at Able Park Building, 8200 Able Street NE. Agenda materials available at www.slpmn.org/meetings. We hope to see you there!

The City of Spring Lake Park was honored for its sustainability efforts with an award for achieving Step 1 status in the Minnesota GreenStep program. Minnesota GreenStep is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities and tribal nations achieve their sustainability and quality of life goals. Accepting the award on the City's behalf were Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Buchholtz, Councilmember April Moran and Councilmember Barbara Goodboe-Bisschoff. Follow our sustainability work at https://lnkd.in/ggkNVEy5. More information on the GreenStep program is at www.MnGreenStep.org.

Last week, Councilmember Barbara Goodboe-Bisschoff had the opportunity to meet with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in Rochester. It is always valuable for our local leaders to engage with state officials on matters important to our community. Thank you, Councilmember Goodboe-Bisschoff, for representing Spring Lake Park and sharing our story!

Join us for the next meeting of the Spring Lake Park City Council meeting on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm at Able Park Building, 8200 Able Street. Items on the agenda include approval of the 2023 Performance Meausres Annual Report, approval of an agreement with Erik Skogquist and Mary Wells to provide assessing services from January 2025- December 2027 and more. You can participate in several ways: attend in person, watch the live broadcast on our cable access channel, stream via North Metro TV's website, or listen to the meeting as a podcast on demand starting the following day. For detailed information on the agenda and related materials, please visit www.slpmn.org/meetings.

Join us for Music in the Park on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30-8:00pm at Lakeside Lions Park. This week, listen to the sounds of the North Suburban Concert Band. Sponsored by Spring Lake Park Parks and Recreation Department.

The Spring Lake Park Police Department is on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our ranks as Full-Time Police Officers. Our city, with a population of 7,400, nestled between Fridley and Blaine in southern Anoka County boasts a unique blend of small-town charm and close-knit community spirit. Why Spring Lake Park? *Community-Centric: Our Police Department thrives on the strong support from our residents and City Council. *Family Atmosphere: Work alongside a team of 11 sworn officers, including the Chief of Police, and 2 dedicated support staff members. *Immediate Openings: We have an immediate vacancy and another position opening later this year. What We Offer: *Competitive Salary: 2024 pay scale ranges from $36.06/hr ($6,250.67 monthly) to $48.44/hr ($8,396.15 monthly). *Lateral Transfers: Experienced officers are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated individually. Requirements: * Must meet the Minnesota POST Board's minimum selection standards. * Must possess or be eligible for a full-time Minnesota Peace Officer license by the time of appointment. How to Apply: * In-Person: Visit us Monday through Friday at 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, during business hours (8 am to 4:30 pm). * Online: Download the application from the City of Spring Lake Park Website (slpmn.org/jobs). * Application Deadline: June 28th, 2024 at 4 PM Become a part of a supportive, dynamic, and community-focused team. Join us in making a difference in Spring Lake Park!

The City Hall Renovation and Expansion project has started! During this phase of construction, visitors to City Hall will be directed to enter from the south door. There is signage to point the way. Effective March 1, all City meetings will be held at Able Park Building, 8200 Able Street NE, until construction is complete. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact City Hall at 763-784-6491.