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Comparative Square Footage Calculation <br />The Comparison matrix reflects size of areas in comparative Public Works Facilities. The following formula was used to create comparison factors. <br />The comparative factors are not a definitive means for determining the appropriate size and scale of Lino Lakes’ expansion needs, particularly con- <br />sidering many other factors can influence how and why departmental allocations are established. However, this information can be helpful in guiding <br />the space needs program with a larger perspective that acknowledges the external factor of city population and growth and how that impacts the <br />operational capacity of the Public Works facility. <br />From the chart below, we can see that Hopkins’ has a somewhat smaller population. Hopkins’ total square footage for their Vehicle Storage space <br />(shown to the right) is 37,800 square feet which is 85.5% larger than Lino Lakes’ actual area of 5,512 square feet. Lino Lakes has a much smaller <br />Vehicle Storage area. It is not surprising that Lino Lakes’ Public Works facility is smaller than comparison facilities given Lino Lakes’ growth in popula- <br />tion and service needs since the current facility was built approximately 45 years ago. <br />ComParison matrix <br />Lino Lakes <br />20,862 <br />OtsegoShoreview <br />25,931 14,524 <br />Hopkins <br />18,025 <br />City Population (2013 Census) <br />Formula for Comparison: <br />Square feet <br />Population <br />Comparison <br />Factor= <br />Lino Lakes <br />31,100 <br />Projected Population (2040) <br />Hugo <br />14,082 <br />Public Works Site Analysis and Space Needs Study20