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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />AGENDA ITEM 7B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />MEETING DATE: January 14, 2025 <br />TOPIC: Public Works Design Update <br />CASE NUMBER:N/A <br />APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes <br />OWNER: N/A <br />REVIEW SCHEDULE: N/A <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City is in the process of completing plans and specifications for a new Public Works building <br />to replace the existing facility at 1189 Main Street. Constructed in 1971, the current buildings <br />are substandard and no longer meet the operational needs of the City. This capital <br />improvement project has been under consideration by the City Council for more than 15 years. <br />A site analysis and needs study were completed in 2017, followed by an alternatives review in <br />2019. In 2025, the City retained Oertel Architects to design the new facility and RJM <br />Construction to serve as construction manager. The design phase is nearing completion, with <br />construction anticipated to begin in May 2026. <br />The project site is located within the Public/Semi-Public zoning district, where City facilities are <br />a permitted use. Site and building approvals are subject to administrative review, and staff is <br />currently evaluating the plans for conformance with applicable zoning requirements. <br />The proposed building is approximately 91,000 square feet and will include office and <br />community meeting space, a fleet garage, and mechanics bays. Staff will provide an overview of <br />the project at the upcoming Planning and Zoning Board meeting. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Discussion Only. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1 <br /> <br />