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01/07/99 THU 10:34 FAX 904-MAINSTREET [€J 003 . -2- RESIDENTIAL D.EVELOPMENT In 1997, five developments carried a majority of the residential activity. Cherrywood Hills is a 66-lot development with 46 lots being developed in Phase I. The second phase is a rural subdivisiOll of 40 acres divided into 14 lots. Lafayette Woods is in the second phase of developing 51 single family lots. Country Crossing received final plat approval to complete the remaining 24 lots. In all, the development has 202 single family lots and 62 townhouse units. Urban lots in 1997 outnumbered rural lots 162 to 27. A new 600-unit housing Sllbdivision was recently approved by the City CoD11cil and will provide the community with additional bousing options over the next three to five years. EDUCATIONIHEALTH CARE The City's largest employer is Independent School District 728 with 600 employees. The School District serves nearly 8,000 students. The public school system includes a high school, two junior high schools, and seven elementary schools. Five parochial schools serve students from K-12. Community Education offers many classes for children and adults. In additiOll, a technical college and a commuoity college are located Dearby and universities are found in Minneapolis aDd St. Cloud. A regioual hospital located in Coon Rapids is wilhin a IS minute drive. Medical, den.tal, optometric, chiropractic, and veterinary facilities are found within the community. The Rum River Medical Clinic is comprised of IS family practice physicians. The Guardian Angels long-term care facility serves the . n.eeds of the elderly md includes a 36-unit apartment buildin.g for moderate income clients. PARKS AND RECREATION/COMMUNITY EVENTS Elk: River maintrins 13 pub and a State park is located in the area. Lake Orono offers residents a variety of recreatioua! water activities. A srand 4th of July celebxatiOll is held at Orono Park on the lake. Events include music, family games, food, and a water ski show. A fireworks display ends the day. The Sherburne County Fair is an annual SUTJ11IleI event wbich featUres a parade, rides, and exhibits. Among the many organizations and clubs available to join are the Art Guild, Arts Council, Community Band and ChoI1lS, Land of Lakes Choirboys, and the Elk River CommUIlity Th~er. A variety of active fraternal and service organizations are available. Also serving the commUDity is the Elk River Public Libmy which is part of the Great River Regional Library. CITY SERVICES The City of Elk River was incorporated in 1890 and was consolidated in 1977 with Elk River Township. At 44-square miles, the City represents the third larg~t municipality in land mass in MiDnesoca. The governing body consists of a Mayor, elected at large, and four Councilmembers. Tbe City employs a total of 62 full-time personnel and 37 part-time workers. The general fund budget fOt" 1998 was $4.9 million. . Police protectiOll is provided by IS sworn officers. a 19 member reserve force, and three community service.officers. The 35 member volunteer Fire Department is headed by a fuU-timeFire Chief. The Fire Department also responds to medical emergencies and supplements the local ambulance service. The City owns and operates an off-sale liquor store.