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City of Ellc River, Minnesota <br />City Engineer <br />Position Profile <br />The Community <br />Elk River is located just 3~ miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul bet~yeen the T«in Cities <br />and St. Cloud on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of Sherburne County. The City <br />corers an area of -l~ square miles which makes it one of the largest land based cities in the <br />state. Elk River is home to more than 2-1,000 <br />residents and is comprised of residential, <br />commercial, retail and industrial businesses. The <br />City contiinues to develop while at the same time <br />retains its historical perspective and small town <br />flavor. Highway-s 10, 169, 101, nearby Interstate 9-1 <br />and the new Northstar Commuter Rail provide fast <br />and easy access to the greater metropolitan area. <br />Elk River is Minnesota Energy City and is l~iown <br />internationally for being innovative and progressive <br />in energy- consei-~-ation, alternative energy-, public <br />education, and opportunities available to residents <br />and businesses to improve our en~-ironment <br />through consei-~ration, recycling, and reuse. <br />Elk River is a great place to lire and work. There <br />are man~T recreational opportunities and parks to enjoy; there are excellent educational <br />opportunities from kindergarten at our public and private schools up to college classes <br />offered at the Minnesota School of Business. There is a full spectrum of housing options <br />available for all ages and lifestyles. <br />Kiver <br />