Daniel Buchholtz
Daniel Buchholtz serves as the City Administrator for the City of Spring Lake Park. As the City’s chief administrative officer, he is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of municipal government and implementing the policies and priorities established by the Mayor and City Council. In this role, he assists the City Council in defining public policy and directs the delivery of municipal services throughout the community.
Buchholtz provides leadership and coordination across all City departments, including Administration, Police, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Community Development, and Utility Services. He works closely with City staff to ensure that municipal services are delivered efficiently and that the City’s infrastructure, programs, and operations support a high quality of life for residents and businesses.
He joined the City of Spring Lake Park in 2012 as Assistant City Administrator and was appointed City Administrator in 2013. Prior to joining Spring Lake Park, Buchholtz served as City Administrator for the City of Hanover from 2005 to 2012 and the City of Dassel from 2002 to 2005. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant to the City Manager and Graduate Intern for the City of Moorhead, Minnesota.
Buchholtz holds a master’s degree in Public, Health and Human Services Administration from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from Concordia College.
He holds several professional credentials including ICMA Credentialed Manager, Master Municipal Clerk, and Certified Municipal Clerk. In recognition of his leadership and service to local government, Buchholtz received the James F. Miller Leadership Award from the League of Minnesota Cities in 2017.
Buchholtz is committed to practical, responsive local government and works closely with elected officials, city staff, and community partners to ensure that Spring Lake Park continues to be a well-managed community with strong public services and a high quality of life.
