2025-03-26 City Administrator Profile - Handout

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THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE Centerville was first established as a township in 1857 before Minnesota became a state. Incorporated in 1910, the City of Centerville is a Plan A Statutory City with a Mayor and a four - member Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term, and each of the four City Council Members serves four-year terms. The Council is responsible for adopting policies affecting City affairs, approving the annual budget, enacting ordinances and resolutions, and providing policy direction for City departments and activities. The City Council appoints a City Administrator to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City. Committees and Commissions include the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Parks & Recreation Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The City serves a population of 3,912 across 2.4 square miles with a 2025 budget of $3.5 million and a team of 8 FTEs across three departments: Administration, Finance, and Public Works. The City contracts for planning and engineering services, and police and fire services are provided through a joint powers agreement with the Centennial Lakes Police Department and Centennial Fire District. FTEs 2025 BUDGET AREA 2.4 square 8 $3.5 million miles THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR POPULATION 3,912 The City Administrator directs the administration of city affairs as provided by City Council action, state and federal statutes, and coordinates with the City Council in the administration of city affairs. The City Administrator develops and implements programs, work plans, and budgets which advance the City Council's policies and directives with the involvement and assistance of City Department Heads and Staff. Under Council direction, the City Administrator plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates the implementation of municipal services, programs, initiatives, and policies while perpetuating and managing a collaborative team -oriented culture with all City Employees.