City Services - Elk River City Offices

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Economic Development

• Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the city

Election

• Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early

Finance Department

• Coordination and planning of all city financial information, including annual budget and tax levy
• Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing

License and Permit

• Administrative Permits: Burn permit, fireworks, kennel (private/commercial), special event, tobacco, etc.
• Building Permits: Commercial/residential (763)635-1060
• Environmental Permits: Floodplain, shoreland, wetland conservation
• Parks and recreational Permits (763)635-1150
• Planning permits (763)635-1033

Planning Department

• Building inspection
• City code including ordinance and zoning enforcement
• Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth

Public Works Department

• Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities, snow removal, street, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment

Recycle, Garbage and Yard Waste

• Visit website for more information

11/07/2025