Jacob Kolander is the City Administrator for Maple Plain, a role he has held since September 2023. In this capacity, he oversees all city departments and projects, ensuring efficient and effective municipal operations. Kolander's educational background includes training in Hotel Management and Emergency Medical Services, and he began his career in Public Administration in 2017. He is set to complete a Certificate in Public Administration from Dakota County Technical College by the end of this year.
Kolander's primary responsibilities encompass all facets of city management. He considers his initial significant achievement to be his focus on staffing restructuring and streamlining city services. He is dedicated to fostering a flourishing community and wants to leave Maple Plain in better shape than he found it.
Guided by collaboration, transparency, and service principles, Kolander is committed to making the community bright, beautiful, prosperous, and safe. He maintains an open-door policy to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability, welcoming residents to discuss concerns, ideas, or updates, though appointments are recommended.
Kolander has served on the League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors and as President of the Minnesota Small Cities Association. His professional aspirations include continuous personal and professional growth, using his talents to improve the world around him. Looking ahead, Kolander aims to implement the strategic vision for Maple Plain within the next two years, further enhancing the community he serves.