Community Development

The Community Development Department oversees administration of the City's Engineering, Inspections, and Planning Divisions and manages housing resources and economic development. 

Staff

  1. Alma Flores

    Community Development Director
    Email Alma Flores
    Phone: 763-593-8008

  1. Cherie Shoquist

    Housing and Economic Development Manager
    Email Cherie Shoquist
    Phone: 763-593-3983

  1. Sue Schwalbe

    Community Development Assistant
    Email Sue Schwalbe
    Phone: 763-593-3987

Engineering

Engineering is responsible for:

  • contract management, design, and oversight of the City's construction and maintenance projects and City facilities associated with private development
  • mapping, surveying, and infrastructure management
  • right-of-way management, including coordination with private utility companies
  • storm water and wetland management
  • water quality programming
  • waste and recycling
  • traffic and transportation engineering

Staff

  1. Jeff Oliver

    City Engineer
    Email Jeff Oliver
    Phone: 763-593-8034

  1. RJ Kakach

    Assistant City Engineer
    Email RJ Kakach
    Phone: 763-593-8043

  1. Eric Eckman

    Environmental Resources Supervisor
    Email Eric Eckman
    Phone: 763-593-8084

  1. Brian Dahlberg

    Engineering Technician
    Email Brian Dahlberg
    Phone: 763-593-8112

  1. Karen Moores

    Engineering Technician
    Email Karen Moores
    Phone: 763-593-3971

  1. Heather Hegi

    GIS Specialist
    Email Heather Hegi
    Phone: 763-593-8036

  1. Drew Chirpich

    Water & Natural Resource Specialist
    Email Drew Chirpich
    Phone: 763-593-8044

  1. Carrie Nelson

    Engineering Assistant
    Email Carrie Nelson
    Phone: 763-593-8090

Inspections

Inspections provides services to ensure that residential and non-residential buildings are constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local building and fire codes and in ways that uphold national standards for public health, safety, welfare, and basic livability.

Staff

  1. Dan Anderson

    Building Official
    Email Dan Anderson
    Phone: 763-593-8093

  1. Shannon Dietrich

    Inspections Administrative Specialist
    Email Shannon Dietrich
    Phone: 763-593-3998

  1. Claire Huisman

    Development & Inspections Assistant
    Email Claire Huisman
    Phone: 763-593-8027

  1. Bret Eggers

    Building Inspector
    Email Bret Eggers
    Phone: 763-593-8088

  1. Mike Lockman

    Building Inspector
    Email Mike Lockman
    Phone: 763-593-8094

  1. Brian Stemwedel

    Building Inspector
    Email Brian Stemwedel
    Phone: 763-593-3996

Planning

Planning provides day-to-day zoning administration, reviews plans and applications for new developments, and coordinates implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Staff

  1. Jason Zimmerman

    Planning Manager
    Email Jason Zimmerman
    Phone: 763-593-8099

  1. Myles Campbell

    Planner
    Email Myles Campbell
    Phone: 763-593-3979

  1. Amie Kolesar

    Planning Assistant
    Email Amie Kolesar
    Phone: 763-593-3992