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Community Profile
City of Forest Lake..as good as it sounds….
People
Population 18,716
Labor Force 10,397
Job Growth Rate 16.09%
Unemployment Rate %
Median Age 37.85
Labor Force
Bachelors Degree or higher 27.78%
High School Degree or higher 94.01%
White Collar Workers 60%
Blue Collar Workers 40%
Universities in Community 0
Universities in County 50 miles 48
Community Colleges in Community 0
Community Colleges in County 50 miles 11
Budgets
Household Expenditures (Average) 60,889
Household Income (Median) 69,371
Home Values
Transportation
Commute Travel Time (minutes) 28
International Airports in County 0
International Airports in County 50 miles 1
Domestic Airports in County 0
Domestic Airports in County 50 miles 1
Distance to Interstate (miles) In Community
Distance to Rail (miles) 6
Latitude 45.2778784801
Longitude -92.9948991667
Overview
Natural Gas
Provider Name Xcel Energy
Phone 1-800-481-4700
Website n/a
Contact Business Solution Center
Contact Phone 1-800-481-4700
Electricity
Provider Name Connexus
Phone 763-323-2650
Website n/a
Contact Duane Arens
Contact Phone 763-323-2650
Electricity
Provider Name Xcel Eneregy
Phone 1-800-481-4700
Website n/a
Contact Business Solution Center
Contact Phone 1-800-481-4700
Forest Lake Area
Population: 37,464 (2000 Census)
Located on corner of Washington, Anoka and Chisago Counties
Includes the following cities and townships: (listed with populations)
| Columbus | 4108 | Scandia | 4210 |
| Forest Lake | 17494 | Stacy | 1278 |
| Lent Township | 1992 | Wyoming | 7427 |
| Linwood Township | 4668 |
40,476 (2002 ISD #831 Census 2002) ISD #831 encompasses much of the same area as the 2000 census figures, but because of the differences one should not conclude that the area has grown by exactly this figure.
Distance to:
Mpls./St. Paul – 25 miles South
Duluth – 120 miles North
The Forest Lake area is a freestanding growth center located in the seven county metropolitan area in northwestern Washington County, northeastern Anoka County and southwestern Chisago County. The area is experiencing rapid residential and commercial growth. The City of Forest Lake services surrounding communities with retail and commercial businesses. The retail/service industries draw from a 50-mile radius north and east. The lakes in the area have been an important asset in the past, in the present and will be long into the future. This profile includes the communities of Forest Lake, City of Wyoming, City of Scandia, City of Columbus, Linwood Township, City of Stacy and Lent Township.
LOCAL CONTACT
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
568 S. Lake Street, PO Box 474
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Telephone Number: (651) 464-3200 FAX Number: (651) 464-3201
Email: chamber@flacc.org
City of Columbus
Population: 4,062 in 2005
Growth Rate: 3.4% annual projected growth in 2002-2007
Median income: $70,790 projected in 2007
Freeway district businesses: Gander Mountain, ZieglerCAT, Coates RV, Trailerland, Freeway Mini Storage
Attractions: Running Aces Harness Park
Discover Columbus - for more information on Columbus click on the link to review the McComb Study http://www.ci.columbusmn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={EF121806-7C10-491A-8568-E6AC26F446C1}
Web sites | Utilities | Transportation | Airport | Financial Institutions | 25 Major Employers | Education | Lodging/Conference Centers | Recreational/Community Activities | Service Organizations | Medical Facilities | Emergency Services | Wastewater | Water Service | City/Town Offices
WEB SITES
Community:
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce www.flacc.org
City of Forest Lake www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us
Scandia www.scandiamn.com
City of Wyoming www.wyomingmn.org
School District www.forestlake.k12.mn.us
County:
Anoka County www.co.anoka.mn.us
Chisago County www.co.chisago.mn.us
Washington County www.co.washington.mn.us
UTILITIES
ELECTRICITY
Xcel Energy
Phone Number: 651-282-1234 Toll Free: 1-800-288-5533
Connexus Energy
Phone: 763-323-2600
GAS
Xcel Energy
Phone Number: 651-282-1234 Toll Free: 1-800-288-5533
TELEPHONE
Century Link (Serves Forest Lake and Columbus)
Residential Service: 1-800-244-1111
Business Service: 1-800-603-6000
Frontier (Serves Wyoming, Stacy, Lent Township, Scandia and a portion of Forest Lake))
(800) 921-8101.
Both carriers provide the following:
Equal Access Market services
Three-Way Calling
Speed Dialing & Call Waiting
Served by a Digital Central Office Switch
Caller ID & Last Call Redial
Automatic Rejection Available
Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN)
Extended Area Service Available
TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAYS
Interstate Highway: I-35 – Runs north-south
Other Highways:
U. S. 61 runs north-south east of I35
U.S. 8 – Begins north of Forest Lake (running southwest – northeast)
MN 97 – south of Forest Lake (runs east-west)
MN 95 – 12 miles east of Forest lake, runs north-south through Scandia
AIRPORT
Minneapolis/St. Paul International
City Located in: Minneapolis, Miles from Forest Lake: 45 miles
Runway: 10,000 feet concrete
Lighted Runway(s): Yes
Customs: Yes
Navigational Aids: All FAA aids for International airport
Service Types: Jet, Charter, Commercial & Freight
Daniel A. DePonti Airport
Located in: City of Forest Lake Longest runway length: 2,130 feet
Surface Type: Grass
Lighted runway: No
Customs: No
TRUCK/TRANSPORTATION
Truck lines serving the city – 24 headquartered in metro area
Transportation companies offering services to the disabled -1
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Security State Bank of Marine
21190 Ozark Avenue N
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 433-2265
Fax (651) 433-
James Lindberg
President
First State Bank of Wyoming
26741 Felton Avenue, PO Box 308
Wyoming MN 55092
(651) 462-7611
Fax (651) 462-7610
Bea Zaruba
Vice President
TCF Bank
1186 West Broadway
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-1017
Fax (651) 982-1090
Blake Peterson
Bank Manager
Lake Area Bank
91 South Lake Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-9001
Fax (651) 464-9006
Ashley Jordan
Bank Manager
Patriot Bank
19810 Headwaters Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0168
Fax (651) 464-0186
John Milbauer
President
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A.
208 South Lake Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 205-7400
Fax (651) 205-5722
Sean Payer
Manager
Central Bank
1650 South Lake Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-2880
Fax (651) 464-2955
Jim Friend
Branch President
Frandsen Bank and Trust
2001 W. Broadway Ave.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 407-3300
Fax (651) 407-3305
George Butkovich
President
Credit Union at Forest Lake
1500 S Lake Street Suite 100
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 255-7000
Fax (651) 251-5740
John Plasch
Branch Supervisor
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
I.S.D. #831
6100 210th Street N, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 982-8100
Dr. Linda Madsen Superintendent FAX #: (651) 982-8114
Product/Service: School District Employee Count: 1000
Fairview Lakes Regional Health Care
5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, 55092
(651) 982-7000
Daniel Anderson, President FAX: (651) 982-7999
Product/Service: Health Care Employee Count: 700
Wal-Mart
200 SW 12th St, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 464-9740
Duane Nelson, Manger FAX (651) 464-9062
Product/Service: Department store Employee Count: 241
Birchwood Health Care Center
604 NE 1st St, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 464-5600
Diane Willette, Administrator FAX (651) 464-0992
Product/Service: Health Care Employee Count: 200
Cub Foods
2013 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 982-4511
Kevin Youngerberg, Manager FAX (651) 464-5367
Products/Service: Grocery Employee Count 180
Premier Marine
26612 Fallbrook Ave, PO Box 509, Wyoming, 55092
(651) 462-2880
Bob Menne, President FAX (651) 462-2881
Product/Service Boat Manufacturer Employee Count 100
City of Forest Lake www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us
220 North Lake St, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 464-3550
FAX: (651) 464-4968
Product/Service: Government Employee Count: 100
Royal Concrete Pipe
30630 Forest Blvd, PO Box 430, Stacy, 55079
(651) 462-2130
Michelle Bouley, Human Resources FAX (651) 462-6990
Product/Services: Manufacturer Employee Count: 99
Allina Clinic-Forest Lake
1540 S Lake St., Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 464-7100
Kathy Dill, Administrator FAX (651) 982-5515
Product/Service: Health Care Employee Count: 95
Perkins
1155 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 464-3270
Jean Murphy, Manager FAX #: N/A
Product/Service: Restaurant Employee Count: 80
Arby’s/Sbarro
120 SW 12th St, Forest Lake, 55025
(651) 982-9701
Dick Hanft FAX (612) 546-8342
Product/Service: Restaurant Employee Count: 63
EDUCATION
KINDERGARTEN-12
Independent School District #831-Forest Lake Area Schools, serving Forest Lake, Wyoming, Columbus and Linwood Townships and part of Scandia
Number Enrollment Grades Ratio
Elementary 7 4,100 K-6 23/1
Junior High 2 1,900 7-9 25/1
Senior High 1 1,750 10-12 25/1
Parochial Private 1 321 K-6 23/1
Charter School 1 160 6-9
Is telecommunications technology, such as cable, microwave, fiber optics or satellite, used to provide distance learning to students in K-12? NO
Percentage of high school graduates who attend post-secondary education? 55%
Independent School District #138–North Branch School District serves Stacy and part of Lent Township. For information call (651) 674-1000
Independent School District #2144–Chisago Lakes School District serves part of Wyoming Township, Lent Township and Scandia. For Information call (651) 213-2200.
Technical/Community College: Century College
City located in – White Bear Lake
Telephone Number – (651) 779-3200
If not within your city limits, how far is it from your city? 15 miles
Does this college use telecommunications for distance learning? YES
Public/Private Universities: 18 Universities & Colleges in MSA
Cable TV company Mid Continent (763) 689-4550
Local FM radio stations 95.9 FM Adult Contemporary Christian Format
Metro AM Stations – 19
Metro FM Stations – 23
TV stations – 8 major and 2 public serve the metro area without cable
ECM Publishing
Steve Rajtar
880 SW 15th Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-4601
Press Publications
Carter Johnson
4779 Bloom Avenue
White Bear. MN 55110
(651) 407-1200
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
CHURCHES
Centennial Evangelical Free Church
14854 Lake Drive
Columbus, MN 55025
(651) 464-8790
Worship Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Crossroads Evangelical Covenant
17445 Notre Dame Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-2195
Worship Sun. 9:30 a.m.
Elim Lutheran Church ELCA
20971 Olinda Trail
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 433-2723
Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Church ELCA
886 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-3323
Worship Sun. 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Forest Hills United Methodist Church
HW 97 & CR 34
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-5249
Worship Sun. 8:30 (Traditional) & 10:40 a.m. (Contemporary)
Forest Lake Christian Church
420 W Broadway Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-3400
Worship Sun. 10:30 a.m.
God Encounter Church
Services at North Lakes Academy
255B NW 7th Ave in Forest Lake
Sunday at 10 am and Wednesday at 7:00 pm
(763) 772-4133
Grace Alliance Church
432 SE 11th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-2784
Worship Sun. 10:00 a.m.
Grace Evangelical Free Church
26680 Faxton Avenue
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-6677
Worship Sun. 10:30 a.m.
Hope Free Church of Coon Lake
18323 Lexington Avenue NE
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 464-7909
Worship Sun. 10:15 a.m.
Hosanna Lutheran Church ELCA
9300 Scandia Trail N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-5502
Worship Sun. 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Immanuel Church
9511 W Broadway Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-7504
Worship Sun. 9:30 a.m.
Linwood Covenant Church
6565 Viking Blvd NE
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-3780
Worship Sun. 9:00 a.m.
Maranatha Assembly of God
24799 Forest Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-3131
Worship Sun. 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church LCMS
807 HW 97 SE
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-6842
Worship Sun. 9:00 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA
5879 Wyoming Trail
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-5212
Worship Sun. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
St. Peter Catholic Church
1250 South Shore Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2200
Mass Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Spirit and Praise Pentecostal Church
5521 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-5023
Worship Sun. 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunnyside Free Lutheran Church
6623 227th Avenue NE
Stacy, MN 55079
(651) 462-4163
Worship Sun. 10:00 a.m.
Willowbrook Community Church
Forest Lake High School Auditorium
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-6361
Worship Sun. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wyoming United Methodist Church
5459 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-5276
Worship Sun. 10:30 a.m.
LIBRARY
Forest Lake Public Library
Internet access? – YES
FAX services? – NO
Forest Lake Public Library is part of the Washington County Library System, which is affiliated with the MELSA Regional Library System.
RECREATIONAL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FACILITIES/FESTIVALS: Arts In The Park, Masquers Community Theatre, July 4th Celebration, Golf Tournaments, FLake Festival, Lake Festival, Light up our City Event, Snowmobile Racing & attractions associated with the metro area.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
40 Local and major organizations.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Hospital: Fairview Lakes Regional Health Care
City Located in: Wyoming
Total Beds: 65
Tele-medicine capability YES
Nursing home – 1
Nursing beds available- 161
Clinics – 2
Doctors – 64
Dentists – 17
EMERGENCY SERVICES
FIRE All communities are served by local volunteer fire departments
POLICE Forest Lake and Wyoming have Police departments. All the rest are served by
their respective county sheriffs.
AMBULANCE and EMT Services provided by North Medical Transportation Services
The entire area is served by 911.
WASTEWATER
Cities of Wyoming, Stacy and Forest Lake provide city sewer in parts of their communities.
Contact the individual communities for more information. (Contact information on the last page.)
All other communities do not provide a wastewater service.
WATER SERVICE
The cities of Forest Lake, Stacy and Wyoming and city of Scandia provide water service to parts of their communities. Contact the individual communities for more information. (Contact information on the last page.)
CITY/TOWN OFFICES
www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us
City of Forest Lake
220 North Lake Street
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-3550
Administrator-Aaron Parrish
Mayor-Chris Johnson
City of Columbus
16319 Kettle River Blvd
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-3120
City Manager-Elizabeth Mursko
Mayor-Dave Povolny
City of Scandia
14727 209th ST N
PO Box 128
Scandia, MN 55073
651-433-2274
Administrator-Anne Hulbert
Mayor-Randall Simonson
Town of Lent
33155 Hemmingway Avenue
Stacy, MN 55079
651-462-3009
Clerk-Roxanne Kahler
Town Supervisor-Gene Olson
City of Wyoming
7665 Wyoming Trail
Wyoming, MN 55092
651-462-4947
Administrator-Craig Mattson
Mayor-Eric Peterson
City of Stacy
30955 Forest Blvd
Stacy, MN 55079
651-462-4486
Clerk-Sharon Payne
Mayor-Mark Utecht
Town of Linwood
22817 Typo Creek Drive NE
Stacy, MN 55079
651-462-2812
Board Chairman-Mike Parker
Clerk-Judy Hanna
COUNTY OFFICES
Anoka County
Serving
Columbus Township
Linwood Township
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 421-4760
Chisago County
Serving: Stacy
Lent Township
Wyoming
313 N Main Street
Center City, MN 55012
(651) 257-1300
Washington County
Serving: Forest Lake.
New Scandia Township
14949 62nd Street N
PO Box 6
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-3220
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Anoka County
Rhonda Sivarajah
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763-323-5700
Chisago County
Ben Montzka
PO Box 307
Wyoming, MN 55092
651-462-4200
Washington County
Dennis Hegberg
14900 61st St N PO Box #6
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-6000
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce | P.O. Box 474, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Telephone (651)464-3200 - Fax (651)464-3201