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The Brimeyer Group, Inc. Page 3 of6 initiated in 2001 and extensive renovation to the existing building will take place the following year. The Lake City Police Department employs eight full-time police officers. Fire protection is provided by a 22-member volunteer department. The volunteer ambulance service has a full-time director and 26 volunteers serving as paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Under the supervision of the Public Works Director, the Utility Department provides electric, water, and sewer service. The electric utility is a distributor of electricity purchased through the Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Association (SMMPA). The water system consists of four wells and two tanks with a capacity of $1.5 million gallons. An activated sludge wastewater treatment plant handles collection and treatment. Refuse hauling, recycling, and composting are provided by the city. Xcel Energy provides natural gas. The Organization The City of Lake City is a home rule charter city adopted in 1974 and operates under a Mayor/Council form of government with a full-time City Administrator. The city is divided into four voting precincts. The Mayor and six Council members are elected to four-year terms. The Economic Development Authority and various city boards and commissions advise the City Council. The Ambulance Commission, Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Marina Board, Library Board, Public Safety Board, Streets/Parks Commissionl Tree Board, Utility Boardl and the Recreation Commission serve in an advisory capacity to the Council. The City employs a staff of 42. The annual general fund budget is approximately $2.8 million. The Position The City Administrator reports to the Mayor and City Council and is responsible for planning and coordinating city governmental activities. Sgecific duties and responsibilities include: . Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and report to the Council on the financial status of the city. . Make recommendations to the City Council on the hire and dismissal of employees. . Develop and issue administrative rules and procedures necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all departments. . Interpret and execute ordinances and City Council directives and represent the city in local, regional, state and federal activities. . Coordinate activities of and serve in an advisory capacity to all elected and appointed officials. . Oversee purchasing procedures. . Represent the city at all official or semi-official functions as directed by the City Council. http://www.brimgroup.comlp0044.htm 7/12/01