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City of Woodbury
8301 Valley Creek Road
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 714-3500
   

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Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for City Council support, human resource activities, labor relations, elections, communications, liquor and tobacco licensing, dog licensing, data practices (records) requests, and general government administration.

Phone: (651) 714-3500

Carol AmmermannExecutive Secretary
Kim BlaeserCity Clerk
Sandy BruflodtHuman Resources Technician
Kris CooperSecretary
Jason EgerstromCommunications/Web Specialist
Jody EilertsonAdministration Services Director
Clint GridleyCity Administrator
Julie LehrCommunications Coordinator
Jean SchowalterHuman Resources Specialist
Louise SparkmanSecretary
Matt StemwedelAssistant to the Administrator

 

Community Development
The Community Development Department includes three divisions: planning, housing and economic development, inspections, and environmental. Responsibilities include reviewing proposed developments for conformance with adopted plans, policies and laws of the city and ensuring compliance with building codes and zoning requirements. The department assists the City Council in looking toward the future growth of the city. Community Development also handles services related to recycling, sustainability and environmental education.

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Division

Phone: (651) 714-3533

Karl BataldenHousing Specialist/Associate Planner
Melissa DouglasSenior Planner
Marty JurgensenAssociate Planner
Dwight PichaCommunity Development Director
Janelle SchmitzPlanning and Economic Development Manager
Eric SearlesAssociate Planner
Bette ThomasSecretary

 

Inspections Division

Phone: (651) 714-3543

Mike BentFire Marshal
Elroy BerdahlBuilding Inspector
Pam ChristiansenSecretary
Ron GlubkaChief Building Official Inspections
Rick HughesBuilding Inspector
Miles JohnsonBuilding Inspector
Julie LaValleSecretary
Matt NovakCode Enforcement Officer
Scott RichardsonSenior Building Inspector
Paul SchoeneckerBuilding Inspector
Gary TrevisBuilding Inspector
Jim WestermanPublic Property Enforcement Officer

 

Environmental Division

Phone: (651) 714-3533

Sharon DoucetteEnvironmental Resources Coordinator
Steve KernikEnvironmental Planner
Jennifer McLoughlinSustainability Specialist

 

Finance
The Finance Department handles all financial reporting, record keeping, accounting, utility billing and preparation of the annual budget.

Phone: (651) 714-3503

Judy AfdahlAssistant Finance Director
Kim CoulterUtility Billing Technician
Elissa GoldenUtility Billing Technician
Lynn HaseleuAccountant II
Lynn JanischAccounting Technician
Tim JohnsonFinance Director
Karen NeitzelAccountant I
Jean SchererPayroll Technician
Deb ScoreAccounting Technician

 

Information Technology (IT)
The IT Department is responsible for all information technology that facilitates many of the day-to-day tasks performed by the different departments of the city including installation and maintenance of computer systems, voice and e-mail communications, financial and database transaction processing, network and Internet connectivity, and new eGovernment initiatives.

Phone: (651) 714-3506

Duane AndersonGIS Specialist
Robert JamesIT Director
Eric KoprasGIS/IT Technician
Robert KuboshimaIT Coordinator
Chris NielsenIT Technician
Clint VaskeIT Technician

 

Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of the park and trail system, coordination of recreation programs, operation of the Bielenberg Sports Center and Eagle Valley Golf Course, and upkeep of all municipal buildings.

Bielenberg Sports Center

Phone: (651) 714-3740

Dave BlackIce Arena Manager
John HarringtonAssistant Ice Arena Manager

 

Building Maintenance

Phone: (651) 714-3539

Eric GagerBuilding Maintenance Supervisor
Doug SovinskiBuilding Maintenance Technician
Dan WeigtBuilding Maintenance Technician

 

Central Park

Phone: (651) 714-3799

Blaine BeckScheduling Coordinator
Ann RinggoldRecreation Specialist

 

Eagle Valley Golf Course

Phone: (651) 714-3750

Dave EricksonGolf Course Superintendent
Dan MorisAssistant Golf Course Manager
Joe OttoAssistant Golf Course Superintendent
Shaun PeltierGolf Course Manager

 

Parks Division

Phone: (651) 714-3583

Paul GriffinParks Supervisor
Doug PetersonParks Specialist

 

Recreation Division

Phone: (651) 714-3583

Polly BlomRecreation Specialist
Bob KlattParks and Recreation Director
Michelle OkadaRecreation Specialist
Belinda ReedSecretary
Jodi SauroRecreation Supervisor
Reed SmidtRecreation Specialist

 

Public Safety-Support Services/Records Requests
Support Services processes requests for records -- such as copies of accident reports -- and issues burning permits. You also may submit a request via the online Citizen Service Request System.

Phone: (651) 714-3600

Fax: (651) 714-3708

 

Public Safety-Fire Services
The Fire Services Division operates four stations. The fire division is responsible for responding to all of the life safety issues within Woodbury. Examples include: fires, rescues, hazardous material situations and emergency medical calls. The division is also responsible for public safety education and fire prevention programs.

Phone: (651) 714-3600

Todd JohnsonPublic Safety Deputy Director
Ladd MillerFire Services Commander
Mike RichardsonEmergency Services Commander
Greg SchlichtingFire Services Commander
John WallgrenFire Services Commander

 

Public Safety-Police Services
The Police Department is responsible for the protection of human life and property, the prevention and investigation of crime, and the apprehension and prosecution of criminal violators. Additionally, the Police Division is responsible for maintaining order in the community and providing police emergency response services as well as routine patrol.

Phone: (651) 714-3600

Jay AlberioPolice Administrative Services
Kris MienertPolice Investigative Services
Lee VaguePublic Safety Director/Police Chief
Steve WillsPolice Patrol Services
Chris ZachariasSupport Services Manager

 

Public Safety-Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services responds to the emergency medical needs of the city by providing advanced life support and basic life support.

Phone: (651) 714-3600

Ambulance Billing Phone: (651) 463-3867

J.B. GuitonEmergency Medical Services Commander

 

Public Works-Engineering
The Engineering Division is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the city's streets and traffic signals, as well as the storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water systems. This division also works with state, regional and county agencies on the planning and construction of road and sewer projects.

Phone: (651) 714-3593

Jodie AndersonPart-time Secretary
Liz AthertonSecretary
Theron DrierEngineering Tech II
Klayton EcklesEngineering and Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer
David JessupEngineering and Public Works Director
Paul KauppiEngineer II
John LuckfieldEngineering Tech II
Aaron NelsonEngineer II
Roxanne NowickiSecretary
Warren TracyEngineering Tech IV

 

Public Works-Operations
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of all roadways within the city. This department also manages water and sewer operations, storm sewers and maintenance of city-owned equipment.

Phone: (651) 714-3720

Sandy BeecherSecretary
Klayton EcklesEngineering and Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer
Paul GriffinParks Supervisor
Dan HansenUtilities Division Supervisor
Brenda HustonSecretary
David JessupEngineering and Public Works Director
Doug PetersonParks Specialist
Dick RiemenschneiderPublic Works Superintendent
Tim ThurmesAssistant Streets Division Supervisor
Jim TrieboldStreets Division Supervisor
 Assistant Utilities Supervisor