Economic Development

Communities - Zimmerman

Contact
Zimmerman City Coordinator: Randy Piasecki
763-856-4666
rpiasecki@sherbtel.net

City Population: 5,073 (2006 estimate)
Population Growth Rate: 275.8% from 1990-2006

School District Number: 728
Number of Schools: 3
Number of Students: 1,300

Major Transportation Routes: US Hwy 169

Property Tax Rate: 107.27% Total (Average 2006)
Municipal Tax Rate: 32.36%
County Tax Rate: 40.67%
School Tax Rate: 33.11%
Special Tax Rate 1.3%

Chamber of Commerce
www.zimmermanchamber.com 763-856-4404

City Services:
Zimmerman City Clerk 763-856-4666
Police & Fire 763-856-4666

Schools:
The schools within the City of Zimmerman are part of School District 728. There are three schools in Zimmerman - one elementary, one middle school and one high school. Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled in the schools. For more information call 763-241-3400 or visit www.elkriver.k12.mn.us

Churches:
Seven places of worship within Zimmerman serve a variety of denominations.

Medical Services:
Zimmerman Physical Therapy 763-856-2000

Hospitals:
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Monticello/Big Lake Community Hospital in Monticello.

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

Financial Institutions:
1st National Bank of Elk River 763-856-2266
Bremer Bank 763-856-4020
Wells Fargo 800-869-3557

Mortgage Companies:
Connect Mortgage, Inc. 763-856-4871
Mortgages Unlimited 763-416-2655
Northwoods Mortgage Company 888-787-4967

Electricity:
Connexus Energy 800-642-1672
Xcel Energy 800-895-4999

Natural Gas:
CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco 800-245-2377

Media:
Elk River Star News (weekly)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (daily)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (daily)
U.S. Cable

Telecommunications: (Telephone, Cable, Internet)
Connections, Etc 763-262-4100 or 800-882-5411
US Cable 800-642-5509

Youth Organizations & Centers:
Zimmerman Area Recreation 763-856-0300


The Greater Zimmerman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Zimmerman. Zimmerman is a progressive, innovative and growing community where people come first and where one can discover the entrepreneurial spirit. The "Gateway to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge", Zimmerman provides a panoramic view of nature at its best. Sailing, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are some of the recreational opportunities that are available.

Zimmerman residents take great pride in the city's beautification and aesthetic quality. This is reflected in the city's western appeal and hometown quality which is designed to offer a respite from a hectic pace of life for both residents and visitors. For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at (763) 856-4404, or write to the Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 126, Zimmerman, MN 55398.

Economic Development Contact:

Sherburne County Govt Center
ATTN: Economic Development
13880 Highway 10
13880 Business Center Drive
Elk River, MN 55330-4601

Office Location & Hours

Phone: 763-241-2701
800-433-5229
Fax: 763-241-2995

admin@co.sherburne.mn.us