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A DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THEA DEMOGRAPHICPROFILE OF THEALEXANDRIA/DOUGLAS COUNTY AREA.ALEXANDRIA/DOUGLAS COUNTYAREA.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DRIVING THE ECONOMIC WEALTH AND STABILITYOUR COMMUNITIES.

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AAEDC Key Areas of Focus:

ince its organizational inception in 1990, the Alexandria Area

conomic Development Commission has worked to drive the

conomic wealth and stability of our communities throughout

Douglas County through:Commercial Tax Incentives:

The AAEDC works with new and existing businesses on startup

and growth projects, some of which can be supported through

incentive programs including: Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax

Abatement, Industrial Revenue Bonds, and the State of Minnesotas

Job Opportunity Building Zone (JOBZ) program.

Demographics Information:The AAEDC strives to be a demographics, statistics, and

information clearing house for our area and produces multiple

publications each year focusing on the growth and changes of our

communities and all of Douglas County.Community Stewardship:

In todays changing economic environment, it is becoming more

important than ever to maintain cross-organizational communication

and a 360 degree vision for the future of our region. The AAEDC is continuously working to be a convener of communicat

on the future of our communities and region.

Revolving Loan Funds:The AAEDC has a pair of Revolving Loan Funds at its disposal to assist area businesses in growth and expansion projects.

Funds are specifically used in coordination with primary financing through a financial institution and cannot be used as the

primary means of project funding.

Business Planning:

The AAEDC works with a large variety of businesses and individuals in the business planning process. Since no two businideas are the same, business planning assistance specifics are tailored to the individual and businesss needs.

ite Selection Assistance:In a continuously growing effort to assist area realtors and property owners to market commercial properties throughout the

area, the state and the nation, the AAEDC maintains two supplemental property listing databases of for-sale and for-leas

commercial and industrial properties in Douglas County. These databases are free for the listing of commercial and industr

buildings and land and can be easily accessed by individuals, businesses, and site selectors from throughout the nation.

inancial Packaging:As a part of business planning, the AAEDC can help individuals and businesses to create and analyze financial projections t

identify potential needs of the business. Within the financial packaging and planning process, the AAEDC does not recomm

any specific commercial lending institution(s) to clients.

Table of Contents:Pg. 3 Population Estimates & Projectio

Pg. 4-5 Workforce Statistics

Pg. 6-9 Economic Indicators

Pg. 10 Major Employers & Industry Clus

Pg. 11 Regional Accessibility

Pg. 12 Transportation Service

Pg. 13-15 Education

Pg. 15-16 Medical Services

Pg. 17 Financial Industry Information

Pg. 18-19 Regional Tourism

Pg. 20 Area Recreation Opportunities

Pg. 21-22 Local Utilities

Pg. 23 Local Governmental Units

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Projected Douglas County Population Based on Age:

Age 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035

0 to 4 1,824 2,170 2,110 1,990 1,910 1,870 1,870

5 to 9 1,892 2,160 2,480 2,440 2,350 2,230 2,210

10 to 14 2,143 2,070 2,330 2,620 2,580 2,480 2,39015 to 19 2,364 2,220 2,140 2,360 2,610 2,570 2,490

20 to 24 2,654 2,280 2,210 2,080 2,240 2,340 2,360

25 to 29 2,854 2,660 2,430 2,340 2,190 2,300 2,390

30 to 34 1,949 2,900 2,810 2,620 2,520 2,350 2,470

35 to 39 2,061 2,160 2,940 2,900 2,750 2,640 2,470

40 to 44 2,499 2,210 2,270 2,950 2,950 2,810 2,700

45 to 49 2,683 2,680 2,380 2,410 3,030 3,040 2,910

50 to 54 2,380 2,830 2,840 2,520 2,530 3,070 3,120

55 to 59 2,037 2,630 3,110 3,110 2,770 2,720 3,24060 to 64 1,753 2,280 2,880 3,370 3,370 2,990 2,930

65 to 69 1,565 1,810 2,350 2,930 3,410 3,390 3,030

70 to 74 1,405 1,530 1,780 2,330 2,890 3,340 3,340

75 to 79 1,318 1,230 1,340 1,590 2,090 2,590 3,010

80 to 84 936 1,010 960 1,070 1,280 1,710 2,140

85+ 1,183 1,060 1,100 1,120 1,230 1,450 1,900

Total Population 35,500 37,890 40,460 42,750 44,700 45,890 46,970

Unlike many Greater Minnesota communities, the population of Douglas County continues to grow at arapid pace, and is projected to continue growing into the future. Most significantly, the Douglas County

area is projected to maintain and grow its under 45 age group, who are in their prime working years. The

presence of a wide variety of stable and growing employers, along with the lakes and natural environment

and excellent educational opportunities continue to draw and retain residents of all ages.

Source: www.demography.state.mn.usSource: www.demography.state.mn.us

Area 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

City of Alexandria 11,043 11,323 11,481 12,415 12.441

City of Garfield 300 302 304 308 306City of Osakis (D.C.) 1,428 1,441 1,440 1,446 1,440

Alexandria Township 4,130 4,139 4,174 3,342 3,393

Brandon Township 638 633 632 640 452

Carlos Township 2,054 2,054 2,092 2,106 2,124

Hudson Township 726 723 728 741 760

LaGrand Township 4,330 4,374 4,421 4,437 4,444

Lake Mary Township 1,093 1,093 1,103 1,132 1,139

Douglas County 35,125 35,477 35,827 36,151 36,333

Source: www.demography.state.mn.us

Population Estimates By Area:

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AgeEstimated

2005

Projected

2010

Projected

2015

Projected

2020

Projected

2025

Projected

2030

Projected

2035

% Change

2005-2015

% Change

2005-203

16 to 24 3,560 3,080 2,910 2,810 3,060 3,120 3,110 -18.3% -1.3%25 to 44 8,350 8,950 9,450 9,770 9,380 9,090 9,050 13.2% 8.4%

45 to 64 6,830 8,000 8,550 8,690 8,950 9,160 9,470 25.2% 38.7%

65+ 820 1,010 1,320 1,760 2,090 2,250 2,220 61.0% 170.7%

Total 19,560 21,040 22,230 23,030 23,480 23,620 23,850 13.7% 21.9%

Workforce:The Douglas County labor force is growing in all age groups unlike other areas of the state, especially those in

greater Minnesota. While there is a significant projected increase in residents age 65 and older during the coming

years, Douglas County is also seeing a general increase of individuals in their prime working years, from ages 2

to 54. The total Douglas County labor force is projected to increase by 22% to 23,850 workers from 2005 to 2035

Douglas County Labor Force Projections, 2005 - 2035

Source: www.demography.state.mn.us

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2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035

Age 16-24 Age 25-44 Age 45-64 Age 65+

NumberofWorkers

Douglas County Historical Unemployment Rates:

Source: MN Department of Employment & Economic DevelopmentSource: MN Department of Employment & Economic DevelopmentLocal Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)

1990 5.7%

1995 4.4%

2000 3.3%

2001 3.7%2002 3.7%

2003 3.8%

2004 3.8%

2005 3.8%

2006 3.9%

2007 4.5%

2008 5.0%

2009 6.8%

WORKFORCE STATISTICSWORKFORCE STATISTICS

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%

1990 1995 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Douglas County Labor Force Projections: 2005-2035Douglas County Labor Force Projections: 2005-2035

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Douglas County Average Annual Employment and Average Weekly Wage by Industr

Industry2006

EmploymentWage

2007

EmploymentWage

2008

EmploymentWage

2009

EmploymentW

Goods Producing 4,126 $747 3,997 $793 3,950 $797 3,636 $

Natural Resources &

Mining81 $376 83 $394 93 $373 89 $

Construction 1,231 $767 1,085 $833 970 $820 923 $Manufacturing 2,814 $749 2,829 $789 2,887 $803 2,624 $

Services Providing 13,377 $513 13,453 $535 13,738 $559 13,138 $

rade, Transportation

& Utilities4,185 $502 4,100 $520 4,248 $541 4,236 $

Information 542 $882 586 $951 601 $993* 588 $

Financial Activities 557 $698 565 $740 682 $840 688 $

Professional &

Business Service980 $512 1,000 $534 985 $580 905 $

Education & Health 3,641 $629 3,745 $639 3,896 $658 3,966 $

eisure & Hospitality 2,310 $200 2,271 $205 2,241 $214 2,155 $Other Services 472 $291 460 $319 452 $317** N/A N

ublic Administration 605 $698 605 $718 633 $723 600 $

Total 17,503 17,450 17,700 17,243

Area 1995 2000 2007 20081995-2008

% Change

2000-2008

% Change

2007-2008

% Change

Douglas County $31,388 $39,270 $44,295 $48,212 43.6% 22.8% 8.8%

Grant County $28,194 $35,939 $39,285 $38,532 36.7% 7.2% -1.9%

Otter Tail County $29,598 $36,710 $40,721 $42,873 44.9% 16.8% 5.3%

Pope County $28,232 $36,802 $43,090 $47,873 69.6% 30.1% 11.1%

Stearns County $36,170 $44,764 $51,489 $52,040 43.9% 16.3% 1.1%

Todd County $25,595 $33,332 $39,655 $42,325 65.4% 27.0% 6.7%

Minnesota $37,483 $49,170 $55,664 $57,318 52.9% 16.6% 3.0%

United States $34,076 $41,990 $50,740 $52,329 53.6% 24.6% 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Website - State & County QuickFacts

The median household income level for Douglas County continues to grow at a rapid pace. While it still lags behi

the State and US averages, the percentages of increase year over year are significant and the gap is closing.

WORKFORCE STATISTICSWORKFORCE STATISTICSMedian Household Incomes:Median Household Incomes:


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City2008

Population

Gross Sales

($ millions)

Taxable Sales

($ millions)

Number of

Firms

Per Capita

Taxable

Sales

Pull Factors

(Taxable Sales)

Alexandria 11,237 $872.57 $433.49 594 $38,577 4.04

Bemidji 13,541 $570.31 $247.95 501 $18,311 1.92

Detroit Lakes 8,141 $390.62 $176.78 348 $21,715 2.27

Fergus Falls 13,636 $512.90 $191.84 377 $14,069 1.47

Source: 2008 Retail Trade Analysis Report:Source: 2008 Retail Trade Analysis Report:Alexandria & Douglas County, MinnesotaAlexandria & Douglas County, Minnesota

Pull Factors provide a measure of sales activity in a locality by dividing the local per capita dollar sales by the sta

average per capita dollar sales. A Pull Factor of 1 indicates that the locality has the same amount of dollar sales

activity per capita as the state of Minnesota. Pull Factors greater or less than 1 indicate a greater or lesser

amount of sales, respectively.

To request a copy of the 2008 Retail Trade Analysis for Alexandria & Douglas County, please contact the AAEDC.

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Pull Factors provide a measure of sales activity in a locality by dividing the local per capita dollar sales by the sta

average per capita dollar sales. A Pull Factor of 1 indicates that the locality has the same amount of

dollar sales activity per capita as the state of Minnesota. Pull Factors greater or less than 1 indicate

a greater or lesser amount of sales, respectively.

To request a copy of the 2008 Retail Trade Analysis for Alexandria & Douglas County, please contact the AAEDC.

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County 2008Population

Gross Sales($ millions)

Taxable Sales($ millions)

Number ofFirms

Per CapitaTaxable Sales

Pull Factors(Taxable Sales

Douglas 36,258 $1,062.87 $508.83 1,237 $14,034 1.47

Grant 6,005 $118.07 $20.86 197 $3,474 0.36

Otter Tail 57,031 $935.83 $382.48 1,677 $6,736 0.70

Pope 11,065 $163.29 $55.28 278 $5,011 0.52

Stearns 146,051 $3,402.59 $1,255.23 3,576 $8,535 0.89

Todd 24,029 $191.11 $59.88 512 $2,504 0.26

Source: 2008 Retail Trade Analysis Report:Source: 2008 Retail Trade Analysis Report:Alexandria & Douglas County, MinnesotaAlexandria & Douglas County, Minnesota

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2006 Property Type Units Sold Avg. Sale Price Avg. Days on Market

Residential 311 $136,356 137

Residential w/acreage 56 $174,373 135

Lakeshore Homes 107 $285,844 133Condo/Townhome 45 $159,899 216

Condo/Townhome -Lake 16 $273,124 203

Farm w/Buildings 1 $270,500 167

Commercial 31 $159,959 176


Residential 275 $157,162 127


Lakeshore Homes 121 $369,093 153

Condo/Townhome 35 $185,391 160



Commercial 30 $148,299 190


Residential 257 $156,405 143






Commercial 9 $236,267 184


Residential 230 $135,391 194






Commercial 9 $255,256 362

Source: Greater Alexandria Area Association of Realtors

Year Total Units Sol

2006 567

2007 545

2008 446

2009 397

Property Sales Trends 2006-2009:Property Type % Change Units Sold % Change Avg. Sale Price % Change Avg. Days on Market

Residential -26.0% -0.7% +41.6%

Residential w/acreage -32.1% -2.0% +103.0%

Lakeshore Homes -21.5% +6.9% +96.2%

Condo/Townhome -46.7% -1.5% +46.8%

Condo/Townhome-Lake -31.3% -13.3% +54.2%

Farm w/Buildings +0.0% -34.6% +114.4%

Commercial -71.0% +59.6% +105.7%

Douglas County Area Property Sales - Historical:

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Tax Extension Rates:Tax extension rates for taxes payable in 2010 for all types of property located in the City of Alexandria:

City Rate County Rate School Rate HRA LAEDA Total Rate

34.738% 44.031% 12.199% 1.458% 0.755% 93.181%

Source: League of Minnesota Cities -Source: League of Minnesota Cities -2009 Property Tax Data Table2009 Property Tax Data Table

2009 Regional Tax Rate Comparison:

City

Total Tax

Capacity

2009 NET TAX CAPACITY RATES

County City School Special Total

Alexandria $13,429,839 42.52% 33.94% 13.43% 2.21% 92.10%

Brainerd $9,477,636 27.84% 44.17% 17.52% 1.61% 91.14%

Detroit Lakes $9,935,453 40.03% 29.19% 12.32% 2.98% 84.52%

Fergus Falls $9,625,793 34.29% 44.91% 28.62% 1.60% 109.42%

Little Falls $5,463,543 50.83% 51.65% 13.94% 1.93% 118.35%

Monticello $17,947,260 32.57% 46.19% 26.08% 2.07% 106.91%

Moorhead $21,574,371 57.39% 33.97% 33.84% 4.18% 129.38%

Willmar $12,613,626 56.88% 28.00% 20.54% 2.76% 108.17%

St. Cloud $51,093,498 49.33% 40.14% 13.74% 2.81% 106.01%

Minneapolis $482,224,534 39.68% 57.05% 24.56% 6.44% 127.73%

Property Tax

Classification Rate:Commercial & Industrial - The first

$150,000 of market value classification

rate is 1.50%. Value over $150,000

classification rate is 2.00%.

State General Tax - Class 3 -

Commercial/Industrial is one type

of property that must pay the state

general tax. The MN Dept. of Revenue

calculates the tax rate annually and sets

it on November 1. Each year there will

be a different rate but only one rate for

the entire state. The tax rate is 45.881%

for taxes payable in 2010. This rate

applies to the net tax capacity of the

property and is a small percentage

of a propertys market value. The

percentage varies by property class.

ECONOMIC INDICATORSECONOMIC INDICATORS

Due to decreased real estate sales activity and property sale prices (on

average) being lower from 2009 to 2010, along with a lower amount

of new building construction, Douglas Countys total property taxabl

market value for 2010 decreased slightly.

Area 2008 Totals 2009 Totals 2010 Total

Alexandria Twshp $632,365,500 $516,869,400 $507,029,60

Brandon Twshp $147,136,500 $160,582,600 $153,463,40

Carlos Twshp $480,550,300 $499,495,000 $488,682,80

Hudson Twshp $153,066,900 $162,846,600 $162,657,30

LaGrand Twshp $591,381,700 $608,861,600 $588,684,50

Lake Mary Twshp $194,509,700 $201,373,600 $192,165,20

City of Alexandria $1,247,093,700 $1,370,656,700 $1,374,999,0

City of Garfield $23,099,600 $22,594,000 $22,723,00

City of Osakis $111,233,700 $108,931,900 $112,590,20

Douglas County $5,423,120,100 $5,594,626,000 $5,459,843,4

Source: Douglas County Assessor

Area Taxable Market Values:


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INDUSTRY CLUSTERSINDUSTRY CLUSTERS

Employer Industry Sector Employee

Alexandria Public Schools (District 206) Education 625

Douglas County Hospital Health Care 605

Douglas Machine, Inc. Packaging Equipment Manufacturer 548

Tastefully Simple Direct Selling Establishment 351

Knute Nelson Nursing Home/Assisted Living 350

Douglas County Government 347

3M - Alexandria Abrasives Division 314

Alexandria Extrusion Company Aluminum Extruded Parts 285

Central Specialities Road Construction 275

Alexandria Technical College Education 225

Donnelly Custom Manufacturing Company Plastic Molding Manufacturer 215

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Leisure & Hospitality 208

SunOpta Inc. - Companies of Alexandria Dairy Product Manufacturing 202Alexandria Clinic, P.A. Health Care 195

Brenton Engineering Company Packaging Equipment Manufacturer 171

Henrys Foods Inc. Grocery Product Wholesalers 174

Bethany Community Nursing Home/Assisted Living 168

Broadway Medical Center Health Care 144

PrimeWest Health Health Insurance Provider 123

ITW Heartland Manufacturing 115

Aagard Group, LLC Packaging Equipment Manufacturer 109

Innovative Companies Nonresidential Building Construction/Service 100

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Workforce Commuting Patterns:Local businesses draw approximately 17,236 employees from throughout the region to work within Douglas County. Douglas

County residents make up 83.7% of the workforce (14,434 people), while the remaining workers come from surrounding coun

16.3% of workers or 2,802 people). Douglas County is a net importer of labor.

The average commute time for workers in the Douglas County area is 13.8 minutes (2000 data) - compared to the U.S. average

5.5 minutes.

Commuting Patterns for Douglas County

Workers in Douglas County Residents of Douglas County

County of Residence Count County of Workplace Count

Douglas County 14,434 Douglas County 14,434

Pope County 729 Pope County 403

Todd County 594 Grant County 230

Otter Tail County 508 Stearns County 219

Grant County 255 Otter Tail County 212

Stearns County 243 Todd County 146

Other 473 All other Counties 639

Total Workforce 17,236 Total Workforce 16,283

Source: 2008 Alexandria & Douglas County Labor Market Profile - MN DEED

Fargo-Moorhead Duluth

Rochester

St. Paul

Minneapolis

St. Cloud

Alexandria

2008 Alexandria Area Traffic Volumes:

LocationTraffic Co

Per Day

Downtown/Broadway (3rd to 22nd Ave) 18,300

Hwy 29/Broadway (22nd Ave to Interstate 94) 16,600

I-94 West of Hwy 29 16,800

I-94 East of Hwy 29 17,800

North Nokomis 17,900

Hwy 27 East (East of McKay Ave) 8,600

Hwy 27 West (West of Hwy 29 to I-94) 6,300

Hwy 29 North (North of N. Nokomis St) 9,400

Hwy 29 South (South of I-94 to CR 87) 11,000

Source: 2008 Traffic Volumes; Municipality of Alexandria, MSource: 2008 Traffic Volumes; Municipality of Alexandria, MMinnesota Department of TransportationMinnesota Department of Transportation

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICESTRANSPORTATION SERVICES


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EDUCATIONEDUCATION


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EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Douglas County School District Boundar

Douglas County is home to four public school districts

Charter School, and a number of private education opt

for K-12 learning. Each school and district provides a s

educational framework for students as well as provid

additional course and learning options which vary slig

from school to school. All of the schools and districts

a strong history of academic excellence and provide a w

variety of educational opportunities to serve their stude

In addition to those located within Douglas County

the Districts of Parkers Prairie (ISD 547),

Minnewaska (ISD 2149), and West Central Area (ISD 2

have boundaries that extend into small portions

of the County.

Alexandria

Osakis

Evansville

Brandon

Douglas County

Minnewaska

Ashby Parkers Prairie

West Central

School District

Alexandria

District # 206

Brandon

Public Schools

Evansville

Public Schools Osakis Public Schools

Lakes Area Chart

School

Phone Number (320) 762-2141 (320) 524-2263 (218) 948-2241 (320) 859-2191 (320) 859-5302

Website

www.

alexandria.k12.

mn.us

www.brandon.

k12.mn.us

www.evansville.

k12.mn.us

www.

osakispublicschools.org

www.

lakesareacharterschoo

Student Enrollment 3,786 281 162 765 56

Licensed Teachers 247 19 18 47 6

Student/Teacher

Ratio15:1 15:1 9:1 16:1 9:1

Grade Levels Served K - 12 K - 12 K - 12 K - 12 9 - 12

Graduation Rate 98% 100% 100% 96% 74%Percent Free &

Reduced Lunch

Utilization

28% 25% 48% 27% 43%

All-Day

KindergartenYes Yes Yes Yes N/A

Community

Education OfferedYes No No Yes N/A

Early Childhood

Education OfferedYes Yes Yes Yes N/A

Source: School District Report Cards, 2008-2009 - MN Department of Education - http://education.state.mn.us


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MEDICAL SERVICESMEDICAL SERVICES

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Alexandria Clinic, P.A.: Dedicated to Your Health and WellnessAlexandria Clinic has approximately 200 employees with two locations; Alexandria and Osakis. They have 3

board certified providers in the following multi-specialty areas: Express Care, Family Practice, Family NursePractitioners, General Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, Obstetrics &

Gynecology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, and Urology. The clinic also provides Outreach and other Community Serv

such as Allergy, Asthma Education, Audiology , Bone Densitometry, Cardiac Stress Testing, Chemotherapy,

Community Services, Congestive Heart Failure Clinic, CT Scanning, Diabetes Education, Digital Mammograchocardiography, (EMGs for Medicare patients only), Minneapolis Heart Institute, Neurology, Oncology, Pain

ntervention, Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Pro-Time Clinic,

ulmonology, and Rheumatology.

Alexandria Clinic is dedicated to providing preventive, interventional, and supportive services for their patients in the mo

ompassionate, thoughtful, and efficient manner.

Alexandria Clinic P.A. - 610 30th Ave West - (320) 763-5123 - (800) 646-4220 - www. alexclinic.com

Osakis Medical Clinic - 811 3rd Ave E, Osakis - (320) 859-3038 - (800) 989-3038

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FINANCIAL INDUSTRY INFORMATIONFINANCIAL INDUSTRY INFORMATION


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REGIONAL TOURISMREGIONAL TOURISM

City of Alexandria Hotel & Hospitality Lodging Tax Collections

Month 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

January $9,841.66 $11,471.44 $12,051.74 $12,154.73 $12,824.03 $15,473

February $10,961.47 $12,676.32 $13,495.08 $13,058.54 $15,148.46 $15,257

March $11,725.54 $13,648.50 $15,370.25 $17,227.45 $15,865.54 $16,610

April $11,943.75 $12,773.37 $14,674.51 $14,073.04 $16,731.98 $13,813

May $13,150.69 $13,882.71 $15,379.44 $15,747.70 $15,566.62 $16,684

June $16,819.11 $21,315.28 $22,037.77 $24,279.89 $27,952.91 $28,154

July $23,144.08 $26,635.07 $26,994.11 $26,933.27 $30,456.90 $31,005

August $20,217.43 $21,879.68 $22,139.73 $23,286.72 $27,534.80 $25,739

September $14,569.08 $17,701.26 $19,097.33 $18,850.56 $20,288.93 $18,906

October $13,749.68 $15,486.89 $15,416.31 $16,650.41 $19,769.27 $16,860

November $9,576.67 $12,092.26 $10,213.22 $11,637.36 $12,114.27 $10,697

December $10,138.72 $12,941.23 $12,295.29 $12,777.60 $14,741.79 $12,065

otal Taxes Collected $165,837.88 $192,501.01 $199,164.78 $206,677.27 $228,995.50 $221,269

Total Dollars Spent $5,527,929.33 $6,416,800.33 $6,638,826.00 $6,889,242.33 $7,633,183.33 $7,375,65

Percent Change in Taxes

Collected and Dollars Spent

2000 - 2005 2005 - 2009 2000-2009

+16.08% +14.94% +33.43%

Figures calculated and tabulated only from hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and resorts located within Alexandria city limits.

Sales tax rate for Alexandria Hotel & Hospitality lodging tax collection: 3%

City of Alexandria Total Lodging Tax Collected


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Douglas County Fine Arts Opportunities

Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA):The Alexandria Area Arts Association (AAAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities

both the enjoyment of and participation in the arts. Many programs, combining professional and non-professiona

efforts and abilities, are presented throughout the year. In addition, the play season runs from October to Septemb

and includes four productions per year.

he goals of the AAAA Board of Directors are to:

Stimulate education in the arts

Encourage meaningful exposure and active participation by all age groups in music, visual arts, dance, literature, theatre, a

all other forms of art.

Promote the arts in cooperation with area community organizations, public and private educational systems, churches, arts

associations and other interested groups.

Alexandria Area Arts Association - www.alexandriaareaarts.org - (320) 762-8300


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Lakes Area Recreation:Since 1989, Lakes Area Recreation has provided a wide variety of recreational and family

activities for people in Alexandria and the Douglas County Lakes Area. Located in the Dou

County Services Center at 720 Fillmore Street in Alexandria, Lakes Area Recreation provid

opportunities for activities such as swimming, weight lifting, cardiovascular fitness, aerobic

gymnastics, youth camps, and a wide variety of sports for youth and adults. Annually, over

7,200 youth registrations are received for over 30 different youth programs.

acilities at Lakes Area Recreation include a cardio room, Nautilus weight machines, free weight room, gymnasium

ymnastics center, locker rooms, and a multipurpose room. LAR also schedules all other gymnasiums and outdoor

acilities owned by School District #206 and provides lifeguarding services for the Lake Latoka and Le Homme Dieu

eaches.

Lakes Area Recreation - www.lakesarearecreation.com - (320) 762-2868

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LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITSLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS


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610 Fillmore Street, Suite 1 - Alexandria, MN 56308610 Fillmore Street, Suite 1 - Alexandria, MN 56308Phone: (320) 763-4545 - Toll Free: (866) 296-4545 - Fax: (320) 763-4457Phone: (320) 763-4545 - Toll Free: (866) 296-4545 - Fax: (320) 763-4457Email: [email protected] - Web: www.alexmn.orgEmail: [email protected] - Web: www.alexmn.org

Additional copies of this publication available upon request from the AAEDC.

Updated July 2010

2010 lakes area fact book

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