Communities - Elk River

City of Elk River

Contact
Elk River Economic Development Director: Cathy Mehelich
763-635-1000
City of Elk River website
cmehelich@ci.elk-river.mn.us

City Population: 22,285 (2006 estimate)
Population Growth Rate: 100%(1990-2006)

School District: 728
Number of Schools: 13
Number of Students: 12,438

Major Transportation Routes: US Hwy 169, US Hwy 10, MN Hwy 101

City Services: Police, Fire, Refuse (Contract with private handlers)

Top Employers: Great River Energy, Opportunity Workshop, Tescom, Guardian Angels, Target, Cub Foods, Home Depot, Alltool Pinnacle Design & Mfg, E & O Tool & Plastics, Metal Craft

Property Tax Rate: 120.89% Total (2007 Average)
Municipal Tax Rate: 43.06%
County Tax Rate: 40.72%
School Tax Rate: 33.21%
Special Tax Rate: 3.91%

Chamber of Commerce
www.elkriverchamber.com 763-441-3110

Schools:
Elk River Area School District ISD 728 encompasses a total of 15 schools. Currently the district has eight elementary schools. There are also four junior high schools, three senior high schools, and one community school within the district. The district's extensive community education program also offers social, educational and recreational activities for all ages. For more information call 763-241-3400, or visit www.elkriver.k12.mn.us

Churches:
24 churches within the City of Elk River serve a wide variety of denominations.

Medical Services:
Seven Family Practice Clinics - Two Urgent Care Centers Dentists, chiropractors and other health care specialists have practices within the community.

Hospitals:
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton 763-389-1313
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids 763-236-6000
Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital in Monticello 763-295-2945

Mail Services:
First Class Post Office and Express Service available.

Financial Institutions:
American National Bank 763-241-1300
First National Bank of Elk River 763-441-2200
TCF 612-823-2265
The Bank of Elk River 763-441-1000
US Bank 763-241-1632
Wells Fargo 612-667-4646

Newspapers:
Elk River Star News (weekly)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (daily)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (daily)

Utilities and Services:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020

Electricity:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020
Connexus Energy 612-323-2600

Natural Gas:
CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco 763-372-4727

Sanitary Sewer:
Municipal
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020

Telecommunications: (Telephone, Cable, Internet)
Qwest Communications 800-244-1111 (Residential) 800-603-6000 (Business)
Northstar Access 877-225-6754
Charter Communications 800-581-0081

Refuse and Recycling:
Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-2020


Elk River boasts an available and productive workforce which helps make this area a leader in job creation. Employment opportunities continue to keep pace with significant population growth. This is due in part to a diverse group of businesses and industries located in Elk River. The city and numerous local lenders provide financing to new and expanding businesses. Programs may include industrial revenue bonds, tax increment financing, supplemental micro loans, tax abatement, venture capital funds, as well as full service community banking opportunities.

Most significantly, for a community of its size, Elk River enjoys one of the lowest overall tax rates in the entire state of Minnesota. As part of Elk River's commitment to retain this low tax rate and a high quality of life, the City Council recently adopted a Growth Management Plan and an Economic Strategic Development Plan. Proper planning ensures that growth initiatives are effectively implemented and managed. This is Elk River's commitment to creating better jobs, providing quality housing options, and producing more opportunities for everyone.

Please see the 2009 Community Profile PDF for additional demographic information.