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Assessing Division 763-767-6446
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The City Assessor and staff set the value of
property within Coon Rapids for determining the taxable value of all real
property. The State of Minnesota requires the values set by the
assessor represent 100% of market value. The assessor has the
responsibility of providing uniform property values so that the tax burden
is distributed fairly and equitably under current law. View
property tax FAQ or homestead FAQ.
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Cable
Television 763-767-6525
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CTN Studios is the cable television
production facility for cablecasting various community
programs. Channel 15 carries news and sports. Channel
16, the Government Channel, covers City Council meetings, Council
Comments and Planning Commission meetings.
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City
Attorney 763-767-6495
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The City Attorney's Office is the City's Legal
representative. Staff attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to
the City Council, advisory boards and commissions, and members of the City
staff. The City Attorney's representation is limited to the City
government and the office cannot provide legal advice to private citizens
except for general information regarding City ordinances and other
regulations. View Legal FAQ.
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City Clerk
763-767-6457
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Responsible for communicating factual and timely information
to the public and citizens about the City. The City Clerk publishes
a quarterly City Newsletter,
coordinates publication of park and
ward maps and community calendar.
The City Clerk's Department is
the official keeper of City records and processes Code-required
licenses for dogs,
liquor establishments, and peddlers. Election
administration is
another function of the City Clerk department. View
City license FAQ.
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City
Manager
763-767-6493
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The City Manager controls and directs the administration of the City’s
business and oversees control of all departments. Divisions included in the City Manager’s
Office include Human Resources and Bunker
Hills Golf Course.
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Community
Development 763-767-6430
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The Community Development Department serves the development, construction, and
housing assistance needs of the community. Building, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Water/Sewer
permit applications are available online.
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The Planning and Zoning Division offers assistance on
uses allowed on properties; size and location of home improvements
including room additions, garages, decks, storage buildings and fences;
signs; and other items related to land use and development. View
public
notices and planning commission agendas. The
Building Inspections Division issues permits and inspects all new
construction and major remodeling projects. The Division addresses
complaints about the maintenance of commercial and residential
structures.
The
Code Enforcement Division addresses complaints about
property use, outdoor storage, trash, signs, junk vehicles and similar
concerns. Appropriate action is taken to eliminate situations where
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Cook Ice
Arena
763-421-5035
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The remodeled Cook
Ice Arena hosts CRAA Youth Hockey and Coon Rapids High School hockey
programs. Call 763-421-5035 for rental, figure and open skating and
hockey information. Cook Ice Arena is part of the Public
Works Department. The City also owns a rink at the Quad
Arena-Schwan’s Super Rink in Blaine. Call 763-785-3687 for information.
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Finance
763-755-2880
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The City Council has final authority for adopting the annual
budget and establishing the property tax levy. The
Comprehensive Financial
Annual Report
is prepared by
the Finance Department and is a reflection of the City's plan, policies,
procedures and objectives regarding the programs and services provided by the
City. View the City
budget or the
proposed 2009 budget.
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Fire
763-767-6429
(non emergency)
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The Fire Department is dedicated to preserving life and property for the citizens of Coon Rapids.
Staff responds to all emergency calls in the City and is comprised of 32 career and 20
paid-on-call firefighters.
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Police
763-767-6481 (non emergency)
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The Police Department consists of 63 sworn officers, 5
Community Service Officers, 11 full-time support staff and 2 part time
support staff. The Patrol Division provides 24 hour response
to citizen requests for service. Calls range from emergency response
to medical situations, accidents, reports of illegal activity to giving
aid to stranded motorists. The Investigative Division
has 10 detectives and is responsible for criminal, narcotic and
juvenile investigations.
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Public Works
763-767-6462
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The Public Works Department consists of the Street,
Utilities, Parks,
and
Vehicle Maintenance Divisions. They ensure City water is safe, streets are
plowed, patched and swept, parks are maintained and the City's fleet of
equipment and vehicles is in good condition. Included in the Public Works
department is Cook Ice
Arena and the Recycling
Center. View Recycling FAQ.
View maintenance FAQ.
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Senior Services
763-767-6473
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Coon Rapids
Senior Services is located in the Civic Center and
provides a variety of activities and services to citizens such as senior dining, volunteer
transportation, social, recreational, exercise and wellness activities,
Chores & More and the Senior Companion Program. Volunteers are responsible
for implementing Senior Service programs and a monthly newsletter is
published, detailing upcoming activities. View
Senior FAQ.
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Utilities
(Water & Sewer)
763-767-6438
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Water/Sewer utility bills are sent to each property quarterly.
To open or close an account, an appointment must be
made for a final meter reading. To make an appointment, call Utility Billing at 763-767-6438.
Qualified seniors or disabled persons may also be eligible for a
discount on water/sewer bills. Call 763-767-6438 to determine
if you qualify.View the Utility
Division Page and the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Program Page more information about Water & Sewer
Utilities.
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