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Charter Commission <br /> July 9, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Mr. Wessel gave a brief update on economic development in the City of Lino Lakes. He went <br /> over the Zoning District Map. He stated that construction on Otter Lake Road will begin this <br /> year. When the road is completed there will be several prospects for Light Industrial <br /> development. <br /> Commissioner Lane asked when the City will be moving into the R-BR Zoning District. Mr. <br /> Wessel indicated that will be in approximately 3 years. <br /> Mr. Wessel gave a brief overview of the west side of the City which included the Apollo <br /> Business Park, Village Center, and the YMCA Community Center. He showed drawings of <br /> views of the clinic, Village Drive, and Village Center. <br /> Commissioner Lane asked if the proposed bank is permanent or temporary. Mr. Wessel stated <br /> that the bank will be a smaller community bank. A temporary bank is being put in before the <br /> permanent smaller bank is opened. <br /> Commissioner Dunn asked about progress regarding the proposed residential property. Mr. <br /> Wessel stated it will be several years before development begins there. <br /> Mr. Wessel gave a brief update on the north side of the City. He stated that this is a very busy <br /> area. There is concern regarding the transportation component. There is the possibility of <br /> widening the bridge. There will be several signal lights installed going up Highway 49. <br /> Commissioner Corson asked if there has been more talk regarding a frontage road on I-35W. Mr. <br /> Wessel stated that it does not look like a frontage road along I-35W will be developed. <br /> Something will be needed to tie the whole area together. <br /> Mr. Wessel stated that a convenience store/gas station and a bank will be open by fall, 1998. <br /> Commissioner Lane asked why so many banks are being developed. Mr. Wessel stated that the <br /> City has been under banked for a long time. Two more banks will be developed in the next 2 <br /> years. <br /> Mr. Wessel went over the concept plan for Lino Lakes commercial development that was put <br /> together by Mr. Tim Baylor. He stated that McDonalds will be open by January, 1999. <br /> Construction on the grocery store will begin in the spring, 1999. <br /> Commissioner Dahl asked if there has been any commitment regarding the grocery store yet. Mr. <br /> Wessel indicated there has not yet been a commitment regarding the grocery store. <br /> Commissioner Kenfield asked if the State or County controls the signal lights on Lake Drive. <br /> She expressed frustration regarding the wait time of the signal at Lake Drive and Highway 49. <br /> Mr. Wessel indicated the signal lights will be controlled by the County but the City will have <br /> input. <br /> 2 <br />