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<br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />AGENDA ITEM 3B <br /> <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br /> <br />EDAC MEETING DATE: March 7, 2024 <br /> <br />TOPIC: Mountain Manufacturing Expansion <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Over the past two years the City has partnered with Anoka and Ramsey Counties, White Bear <br />Township and the City of North Oaks to plan for the reconstruction of the Interstate 35E and <br />County Road J interchange. Reconstruction of the interchange will include the addition of <br />northbound 35E on ramps and southbound off ramps. The improvements will resolve existing <br />operation problems and the interchange, increase capacity and address operational problems <br />at Ash and Centerville and the Centerville and County Road J intersections. <br /> <br />A preferred alternative was developed during the preliminary design stage and final design has <br />now started. Ramsey County, the project lead, is planning for a 2025 construction start. <br /> <br />The new interchange will likely lead to renewed development interest in the area. The North <br />Oaks Development Company, owner of 100 plus acres in Lino Lakes, is in the process of <br />preparing a concept plan for their property. We expect to see a submittal in the next three to <br />four months. <br /> <br />Requested EDAC Direction <br /> <br />None required. Discussion only. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />1. Preferred Alternative