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C Je <br /> ity of LexLnflton <br /> In the southeastern corner of Anoka County along <br /> Lake Drive (County 23) and just west of Lexington <br /> Avenue lies the city of Lexington, MN. On May 5t', <br /> 1950, an election of settlers was held to incorporate <br /> the city. The city's name and history rests in the <br /> honor of the battalion of one man instrumental in <br /> r organizing the petition for the new village <br /> y (information provided by the city of Lexington's <br /> t website, (http://www.ci.lexinton.mn.usThis <br /> small northern suburb of the Twin Cities is just a <br /> little under one (1) square mile and is home to <br /> approximately 2,049 residents (according to the 2010 <br /> U.S. Census Bureau). The small suburban junction is <br /> unique to many in that it is part of a Joint Powers <br /> Agreement with its police department that serves the <br /> n citizens of three tightly knit communities including <br /> Sergeant Kris Carlson Centerville and Circle Pines. <br /> Lexington is one city amongst four others located in the Centennial School District (ISD 12) <br /> which serves approximately 6,300 students in nine (9) schools ranging from elementary to high <br /> school. Centennial School District boasts a graduation rate in the top of its class at 99% and <br /> continually scores higher than the state average in math and reading. Students from all cities <br /> including Lexington enjoy a number of academic and sporting activities while receiving a high <br /> class education. <br /> Lexington is host to a variety of businesses, retail <br /> shops, restaurants and nightlife. As a city just off of tt�twvadeo�a = �Eou,oaGxo F <br /> the main thoroughfare, it offers such attractions as g � -; ►'' <br /> the Northway Shopping Center which leases to a ELEXI /j6NMrA <br /> number of small, thriving businesses including 52 <br /> anchors like Festival Foods and O'Reilly Auto ; r r L`0"tOi�D1� <br /> Parts. This main mall in the heart of Lexington also i MWwNiru9 14rr $ <br /> offers retail and dining such as Northway Tobacco, i ,n CIixINGT4J <br /> At The Beach Tanning, Annie's Wok and one of its .. c pins <br /> newest members to the business community, El Loro Cantina and Restaurant. Residents and <br /> visitors alike often enjoy the local nightlife at <br /> Bamboo Betty's and Cowboy's Saloon, a local <br /> nightlife entertainment venue relished for many GRID A <br /> years in the city of Lexington. <br /> cenfCnnia AAVs PoAce veparfmmf 12014 ANNUAL REPORT • <br />