City of Lexington Announces Interim Fire Service Partnership with SBM Fire Department

Lexington, MN — [March 26, 2026]

The City of Lexington is proud to announce that, effective today, it will enter into an interim fire service partnership with the Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View Fire Department (SBM Fire). This transition marks an important step forward in continuing to provide high-quality, reliable fire and emergency services to Lexington residents.

This partnership follows a broader regional trend toward collaboration and shared services, including the recent transition of the Centennial Fire District—serving Centerville and Circle Pines—into SBM Fire. These mergers are designed to enhance service delivery, improve response times, and create long-term efficiencies through shared personnel and resources.

Lexington’s interim agreement builds on that success.

A Stronger Future for Public Safety
Through this partnership, Lexington residents will benefit from:

• Faster response times through expanded staffing and regional deployment
• More comprehensive emergency services, including access to specialized equipment and personnel
• Increased reliability and coverage, supported by a larger, coordinated department
• Long-term efficiency, leveraging shared resources across multiple communities

By joining a regional model, Lexington ensures that its residents receive modern, adaptable fire protection aligned with best practices across the north metro.

Honoring a Proud Legacy
At the same time, Lexington recognizes and honors its proud fire service tradition. For more than 70 years, the Lexington Fire Department has served the community with dedication, professionalism, and deep local commitment.

That legacy will continue to shape the future.

Leadership Statements
“This partnership represents the next chapter in delivering exceptional fire service to our residents,” said SBM Fire Chief Dan Retka. “By working together regionally, we can provide deeper resources, stronger staffing, and faster, more effective emergency response when it matters most.”
Lexington City Administrator Bill Petracek added: “Lexington has a long and proud history of fire service, and we are incredibly grateful to the generations of firefighters who built that tradition. This transition allows us to honor that legacy while ensuring our residents receive the highest level of service going forward. We see this as a positive, forward-looking step for our entire community.”

A Community-Focused Transition
The interim nature of this agreement allows Lexington to thoughtfully evaluate long-term service delivery while immediately enhancing public safety capabilities.
City leaders emphasize that this is not simply a change but an opportunity: to build on a strong foundation, embrace regional collaboration, and deliver even better outcomes for residents.

For more information, please contact:

City of Lexington
Bill Petracek
763-784-2792

Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View Fire Department
Dan Retka
SBM Fire Chief
763-786-4436

January 1st ~ New Years Day

January 19th ~ Martin Luther King JR Day

February 16th ~ Presidents Day

April 3rd ~ Good Friday

May 25th ~ Memorial Day

June 19th ~ Juneteenth

July 3rd ~ Independance Day Observed

September 7th ~ Labor Day

November 11th ~ Veteran's Day

November 26th & 27th ~ Thanksgiving

December 24th ~ Christmas Eve

Closing at Noon

December 25th ~ Christmas Day

December 31st ~ New Years Eve

Closing at Noon

2026 is an Election Year for Local and State, See below for Voter & Candidate Information

Lexington Residents Vote at City Hall 9180 Lexington Ave 

Candidates

The City of Lexington will have candidates on the ballot for Mayor and two (2) council seats. Anyone interested in running for those offices will need to file an affidavit of candidacy and pay a $2.00 fee. Filings begin July 14th and run through July 28th. Paperwork needs to be filed at city hall (9180 Lexington Ave)

For more details on running for office click HERE to be directed to the Anoka County Candidates & Campaingns webpage.

Voters

For additional information on Voting click HERE

Minnesota will have a primary this year, voting begins June 26th (In-person & Mail Absentee Voting) 

City Hall will be open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm for voting, as well as Saturday August 8th - 9am - 3pm

The State Primary Election day is Tuesday August 11th  7:00am - 8:00pm

The General Election will be held on Tuesday November 3rd

Early voting will be as follows:

Friday September 18th - Begin In-person & Mail in Absentee Voting 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday October 24th - Absentee Voting 9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday October 31st - Absentee Voting 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday November 1st - Absentee Voting 9:00am - 3:00pm

If you have any questions on this years Election feel free to contact City Hall (763) 784-2792

or reach out to Anoka County Elections at elections@anokacountymn.gov or (763) 324-1300

To read our ordinance regarding adult use cannabis businesses in the City of Lexington, Click the below PDF,  follow the link Here . Or on our home page you can find it on the Ordinances & Resolutions button under City Ordinances Amandments & Resoulutions 2025.

Adult Use Cannabis ordinance.pdf

With Spring and Summer upon us, just a reminder that Lexington does require permits for work being done on your property.

If you are building a fence or deck, remodeling your home, updating your driveway or putting a shed in the back yard (just to name a few things) 

You will need to apply for a permit (Building or Zoning) from City Hall.  Applications are available online HERE  They are PDF fillable and can be emailed to the Permit Tech.'s email

If you have questions regarding this process you can call us at (763) 784-2972

Common Reasons for Discolored Water in Your Home.

Read the article below to gain insite into what may be the cause of discolored watered coming from your faucets.

The nearest locations for lexington residents to take care of vehicle transactions and drivers licenses are as follows:

Circle Pines ~ 9201 Lexington Ave (located in the strip mall on Lexington Ave & Village Pkwy)

Blaine ~ 10995 Club West Pkwy (located in the strip mall on Club West Pkwy & 111th Ave)

You can go to the Driver & Vehicle Services website for more details

Before you get out on the roads, check out MNDOTS road conditions HERE

For state wide projects as well as additional helpful information, check out the MNDOT website.

Do you live in Lexington or Circle Pines? This is a question that comes up all the time. When our town was originally founded we did not have a post office nearby and were part of New Brighton's delivery area. Eventually the post office in Circle Pines was built and took over delivery for the 55014 zip code. 

Lexington shares this zip code so by default we show up on their mail system as Circle Pines. This then transfers to other documents such as mortgage paperwork, drivers licenses, hunting licenses etc. 

To make sure our identity as a separate city from those surrounding us we want to encourage everyone to make sure Lexington is listed as your city on Drivers Licenses, Official Paperwork, Bills you receive (just ask they can fix it)

Lets Keep our Small Town Pride!!

If you live on one of these Streets ~ You are from Lexington

You can view a printable map as well as the city GIS searchable maps on the  City of Lexington Maps page of our website.