- Head Start - Early Headstart - Invest Early - Head Start children 0 - pre-school age children - Information and referral - KOOTASCA Transitional - Homebuyer Program/Home Stretch - Fairview Horizon Apartments - Family Homeless Prevention Program - Energy Assistance - Information & Referral - Transitional Housing - Weatherization - Home Rehabilitation Grants/Loans - Crisis/Outreach - PC's for People

- Rentals for nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses - Space for senior activities and other community events

Mayor and City Council Members: https://www.daytonmn.gov/government/mayor_council.php Departments: Administration and Finance: - Responsible for the implementation of policies adopted by the City Council and for budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, investments, and utility billing - Election information Community Development: - Responsible for ordinances, development, and building permits - Dayton Economic Development Authority - (763)712-3221; [email protected] Park and Recreation: Offers parks, trails, programs and facilities including Athletic Field rentals, Cloquet Park Pavilion (13900 Dayton River Road), Dayton Activity Center (18461 Dayton Street), and Elsie Stephens Park (144430 Dayton River Road). - (763)710-1268; [email protected] Public Works: - Provide essential public services such as clean water, wastewater management, safe streets, and maintenance of parks and buildings - Park maintenance: responsible for maintaining turf and landscaped areas across City-owned parks, trails, recreational spaces, and athletic fields - Sewer and Water - Stormwater - Street maintenance: Maintain city street including conducts tree removals and trimming, performs crack sealing to pavement, carries out ongoing road surface repairs, snow removal, street outage, and street sweeping - (763)427-3224; [email protected] - 13700 Zanzibar Lane North ?

Offers water play area, walking and running trails, play structures, pools, sports courts, fitness equipment and classes, nutrition education, first aid classes, and more. Also offers meeting spaces and birthday party packages.

- Driver's training - 55 Alive training - Community education classes - Facility includes: Walking track, exercise area, swimming, meeting room, leagues, and special events - Programs for Adult Basic Education

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Animal Control (612)859-6989 Building Department - Commercial and residential building permits: Call (763)295-3060 - Inspection (763)271-3253 - Sign permit - Zoning and code enforcement Community Center - Amenities include fitness center, gymnasium, ice arena, indoor play area, wall climbing, etc. - Farmers Market - Public parks and rental facilities for private events (763)295-2954 - Recreational sports Economic Development - Reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early 763-271-3204 Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing (763)281-3228 License Permits - Animal, liquor, massage therapy, mobile food unit, peddler/solicitor, recreational vehicle, and special event permit Planning Department - Includes planning, subdivision ordinance, and zoning for commercial, industrial, and residential Public Works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, city properties and facilities, sanitary sewer services, street repairs and sweeping, snow removal, stormwater management, and water supply (763)271-3228 - Recycling and garbage: Contract with Waste Management (320)258-3948

A facility equipped with a kitchen, tables, and seating for 100 is available for rent to organizations and private parties.

- Mayor and Council members: Member contact information - Administration - City administrator, City treasurer, Community Development Technician - Brush dump - Located at 62650 190th Ave on County Road 7, North of Dodge Center. 8 am - 7 pm Tuesday - Saturday (weather permitting) - Building permits and inspections - Applications for larger and complex projects, and single projects - Rental property inspection - City parks and pool - Creek Park: 1415 Highway Street West - Lions Park: 604 6th Avenue NW - North Park and Aquatic Center: 501 1st Avenue NE - Tall Oaks Park: 104 South Street SW - West Park: 101 4th Avenue NW - Community center - Rentals available - Fire department - Provides fire prevention, emergency response, fire suppression and training. Located at 130 East Highway Street, Dodge Center, mN 55927 - Public works/maintenance - Maintains and repairs public streets, roads, alleys, parking lots, buildings, parks, grounds, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, stormwater treatment areas, and public swimming areas - Water and sewer - Connection service and wastewater treatment plant?Complaint concerning a nuisance code violation: submit an online complaint, call City Hall, email City Hall, or call the Dodge County Sheriff's Department at (507)374-2100 (non-emergency number) to report a nuisance. Name is kept confidential.

Assistance Vouchers: provides vouchers for clothing, household items, and furniture on a case by case basis and when available Brown Bag Food: distribution offered monthly for senior citizens 65+ only Case Management: for families who request budget counseling, personal counseling and other long-term professional services. Food Shelf: Walk-in, First come, First Serve, Limited to the first 60 participants a day. Anyone after 60 can receive a bag of food. Youth Food Shelf Seasonal Services: HeatShare, and emergency disaster services Food support application assistance (SNAP) Community Center: Provides a variety of programs to meet physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs including group daily program, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, congregate dining through RAP, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool programs, sports, gymnasium, weight training, after school programs, etc.

Provides a multi-use facility for both large and small gatherings - Place for parties, conferences, funeral receptions, etc. - Great kitchen Inquiries may request a brochure Reservations taken during office hours only Located 1/2 mile SE of Kom-On-In Beach/Campground New: Opened January 2000 Contact persons: Supervisors: Chair - Carl Manginen 218-245-1616 Vice Chair - Liz Shoberg 218-245-2102 - Mike Partlow 218-259-9542 (cell) - Fred Tanner 218-245-1546 - Bob Norgord 218-245-2773 Treasurer - Christine Partlow 218-245-2155 Clerk - Gwen Rutherford 218-245-1100 Maintenance Road / Cemetery/ Center - Fred Tanner and Mike Kollar Luci's Lunches Whole Foods Buying Club - Jeanne Newstrom 218-245-2057 Trout Lake Association President - Warren Shaffer 218-245-1303 Fire Wardens - Ken Milland 25037 Loons Landing Rd 218-245-1944 - Glenn Perry 26439 Birch Drive 218-245-1504

Dances are held every other Wednesday afternoon from 1 pm - 4 pm, senior lunches and other activities for the elderly. The facility can be rented for parties, family gatherings, etc. There is a baseball field on the property and an annual softball tournament is held in August. Management Team Contact Person: - Melvin Kingsley (218)845-2161

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments and Services: - Administration: Oversees all the City departments and operations - Dog and cat licenses for pets over 6 months of age - Economic Development Authority: Promotes growth and development of commercial, residential, and industrial concerns - Operates three utilities including water, sewer and storm water utility. Collection of utilities is billed quarterly. - Parks Department: Manages the city parks. Parks include Allemansratt Park, Beach Park, Kroon Lake, Linden Street Overlook, Lions Park, Memorial Park, Morning Sun, North Meadow, Oberstar Plaza, Pleasant Hill, Plump House Park, Town and Country, and Twin Oaks - Public Works Department: Provides street sweeping, snow plowing, maintains parks and equipment, right-of-way tree trimming, storm drain care, repair of potholes on streets, cemetery care, and maintenance - Compost Site: Located at 31501 Lofton Avenue Chisago City, MN 55013. Open 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm Saturday and 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday May - November. Residents can compost leaves, grass clippings and brush (up to three inches in diameter). Individuals wishing to drop off raw compost will be asked for identification (driver's license, sewer and water bill and/or tax statement) showing their address.

Facility includes: - Fitness room - Gymnasium - Rental of meeting rooms, banquet center, park buildings, fields and gymnasium available - Six multipurpose meeting rooms - Vending/game area with ping pong table, pool table and foosball

- Drop-in and scheduled activities - Computer lab, coffee bar, library, exercise room, pool tables - Wood shop - Drivers Improvement class - Community garden - Book club - Special events - Blood pressure checks - Computer classes - Provides meeting space for local and area groups - Recreational programs

A community center offering a fitness center, aquatics area, ice arena, multi-purpose arena, walking track, and meeting rooms.

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Responsible for the administrative management of the City, municipal finance, interdepartmental coordination, and personnel management - Clerk/Treasurer: Responsible for processing the payroll and conducting elections in election years. Directs local elections including preparing ballots, supplies polling places, post notices of election, coordinates details with the County, and certify results for the Council - Economic Development Authority: Proposes specific economic development plans, projects, or strategies to enhance the economic strength of the community - Building Department: Reviews building permit applications and conducts buidling inspections - Finance: Responsible for the City's financial budgets, assisting with banking, and processing payroll claims - Public Works: Provides a range of services, including street construction, roadside landscape maintenance, street sweeping, street light service, storm sewers, water, wastewater, storm sewer, snow plowing, and solid waste. Also, oversees the community gardens. Public Works address is located at 700 Lewis Avenue North. - Utility Billing: Provides water connection services and repair for the City

- Afternoon, weekend and summer sports, recreation, mentoring, academic and leadership programs for neighborhood youth. - Girls Group including activities and field trips. Check with center for schedules.

Pastor's Office - (218)694-2631 Church Kitchen - (218)694-6402

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Administration: - Communications: (763)569-3300 Building & Community Standards: - Building Inspections - Code Enforcement - Ownership Services - Business & Development - Planning and Zoning - Community Center: (763)569-3400; 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Citizen Services Department: - Animal Control: (763)569-3333 - Elections Fire Department: - General Info: (763)549-3600 Park and Recreation Department: - 50 meter indoor swimming pool - 150' water slide - Zero depth entry wading pool - Diving boards - Birthday party package for children - Exercise room - Family changing rooms - Locker rooms (25 cents) - Meeting and event room rental Police Department: - General Info (763)569-3333 Public Works Department: - General Public Works information- (763)585-7100, [email protected]; streets and snow plowing information

Community center offering: - Activities offered daily, weekly, and monthly - Board game day, Hand and Foot card games, and Mahjong games - Coloring and craft activities - Fitness classes - Golden Aires singing group - Health screening and education - Meals on site - Painting, weavers, and writer's clubs - Rental of the community center for private events

The Itasca Resource Center (IRC) houses the following Agencies: - Itasca County Health and Human Services Department 1209 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - Minnesota Workforce Center 1215 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - School District #318 Early Childhood 1217 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 - Itasca Medical Care 1219 SE 2nd Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Information and referral services: - Will assess needs of the client, educate about available services, and assist the client in getting access to services. Includes information, application assistance, and advocacy. - Sites offering this program include: Blackduck and 2 sites in Bemidji

Provides meeting space for community organizations, private companies, government and public meetings, and private events.

- Case management services for families who request budget management, personal counseling and other long-term professional services. - Community Center: 651-776-8169. Provides a variety of programs for all ages designed to meet physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs including group club activities, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool program, teen counseling, gymnasium, after school programs, etc. - Fresh food distribution of bread, produce, baked goods, and more is available to anyone. Distribution takes place using a lottery system. - Financial assistance, when funds are available, for rent, deposit, mortgage, utility bill assistance (excluding water bills), some transportation, emergency and supplemental food, and other special needs on a case by case basis. Applications are taken starting on the 1st of each month (or the next business day). Only a limited number of applications are taken, so applications may only be available on or for a few days after the 1st. Call for rent availability; application availability may vary. - Food shelf some Asian and East African specialty food products may be available. - Food Support application assistance - Lunch served Monday - Friday - Seasonal services: Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home Project, and emergency disaster services - Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items available through Alley Shoppe. Not available during summer when Alley Shoppe is closed. ??- Youth food shelf

Provides a gathering place for groups-from clubs to birthday parties, official meetings to weddings. The commercial kitchen is an incubator for start-up food businesses in the community as well as being available for events.?Recreation Area Includes: - Ball diamond - Commercial kitchen - Community garden - Community room - Conference room - Curling facility in the arena (during winter months) - Horse arena - Indoor arena (spring/summer/fall) - Log cabin - Outdoor ice skating, hockey rink, and warming house - Playgrounds both for all ages and specifically for preschool children - Skateboard park - Tennis courts