Lindstrom

Organization 11

Departments

• Administration Administration

  The City Administration Department supervises the administration of all departments and offices of the City of Lindström. The City Administrator develops and issues administrative rules, regulations, and procedures for all departments and offices. Data requests are initiated through the Contact Us form, by phone, or at City Hall.

  651-257-0620 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Building and Zoning Department Planning

  Issues City of Lindström permits for landscape alteration, driveways, dumpsters, fences, grading/excavation/fill, impervious surfaces, keeping of bees and chickens, signs, and zoning compliance. Additions, decks, new construction, plumbing, roofing, electrical and similar building permits are filed with Chisago County Zoning instead.

  651-257-0620 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Community Center Parks & Recreation

  The Lindström Community Center, adjacent to City Hall at 13292 Sylvan Avenue, is available to rent for private parties (weddings, reunions, birthdays). It seats 300 people; the hall is 97 feet by 42 feet. All events must end by midnight.

  www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Fairview Cemetery

  City-maintained cemetery of approximately ten acres at 30511 Akerson Street, on the south side of Highway 8 at the east end of Lindström. The city maintains the cemetery property and columbarium year round (excluding monuments). Plots and columbarium niches are available to residents and non-residents.

  651-257-0620 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Finance Finance

  The Department of Finance provides fiscal management, processing, reporting and maintenance of all accounting transactions of the City of Lindström. It is responsible for the yearly budget, capital improvement program, comprehensive annual financial report, special assessments, payroll, utility and investments of all City funds.

  651-257-0807 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Fire Department Fire

  The Lindström Fire Department is a volunteer department, located at 13290 Newlander Avenue. It does not respond to medical calls. Firefighters meet once a month for a monthly meeting and once a month for training.

  www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Liquor Store

  The City of Lindström owns a municipal on-sale bar (12860 Lake Boulevard) and a municipal off-sale liquor store (12838 Lake Boulevard). Profits help pay for capital expenditures and are transferred into the General Fund for operating expenses.

  651-257-0826 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Parks Department Parks & Recreation

  Lindström offers several neighborhood and community parks, a City trail system, a scenic overlook, and a wilderness park. Pavilions and other structures are available for rent at select locations (Beach Park, Town and Country Park, Lions Park).

  651-257-0620 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Police Department (Lakes Area Police Department) Police

  The Lakes Area Police Department serves the cities of Lindström and Chisago City, Minnesota. The police station is located in Lindström. A Police Commission publishes meeting agendas on the city website.

  (651) 257-0622 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Public Works Public Works

  Lindström Public Works is responsible for streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, parks, equipment, and facilities. Hours are Monday-Thursday 6am-3:30pm and Friday 6am-10am. After-hours water/sewer emergencies go to Chisago County Dispatch at (651) 257-4100, which dispatches a City Public Works crew.

  (651) 257-0620 www.cityoflindstrom.us
• Utility Billing Utilities

  Bills the City of Lindström's water, sewer, and storm water utilities quarterly by postcard; a 10% late fee is charged on overdue payments. Meters are read remotely each quarter. Payments are accepted online, by phone, in person, by mail, or in the City Hall drop box.

  651-257-0621 www.cityoflindstrom.us