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Administrative Services Purpose: To provide administrative services to the City Council and all City Departments and employees, to supervise and coordinate the daily operations of City Government, and to carry out the required duties covered under the City Code and Minnesota Statutes. Functions: Maintain the official records of the City covering all City Council proceedings, ordinances, leases, contracts, abstracts, etc. Maintain all financial accounting records including the receipt and disbursement of all funds and preparation of the city's annual financial report for audit purposes. Coordinate the City's annual budget process and compile an annual budget report. Maintain City employee payroll and personnel files and administer the City's salary and benefit packages. Coordinate the activities of the City Council and Committees and carry out all Citywide policies and directives issued. Administer the City's election process, and work directly with the County Auditor on all National and Statewide elections. Serve as the administrative arm of the City to issue all business and non-business licenses and permits. Employee Directory Administrative Services -- 218-681-2943; Fax (218) 681-6223 City Administrator Jodie Torkelson Finance Director Lisa Johnson Payroll/Secretary LeAnn Engelstad Receptionist/Secretary Lorae Johnson Accounts Payable/Word Processing Sandy Brink