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3B. Tools and Processes to Ensure Successful Outcomes (start new page) • .s .1 Describe current status, plans for, or potential to use processes and regulatory tools, such as zoning codes, design standards, development standards, etc., to implement the project • The Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2002. • The city's zoning ordinances were revised to implement the Comprehensive Plan. • The Benchmark Site master plan will include design and development standards. • The city's Parks and Trail Plan is undergoing revision to focus on implementation strategies for park systems, greenway (natural open space) systems, and natural resource stewardship. • An Economic Development Tax Increment Financing District will be established in the industrial park to provide a funding source for the 35E infrastructure improvements. B.2 Describe current status, plans for or potential for public - private partnerships to implement this project. • The Benchmark Community Builder Collaborative will be funding its portion of the AUAR. • The master planning process for the Benchmark site will be 100 percent developer financed. • Tax base generated from the potential $1 billion development will leverage the city's ability to enhance the public realm. 3C. Community Support • Describe the local political and /or community commitment in supporting this project (e.g. city council initiatives or actions, community initiatives or participation). Describe any current or planned public participation processes (of residents, businesspersons and others) in developing the proposal. • A meeting in April 2004 kicked off the master planning process for the Benchmark Site. City Council and all its advisory boards participated in a workshop to discuss how the process will proceed. Next steps include: o Identifying key constituents o Involving citizens in a visioning process o Visiting precedent communities o Conducting market research o Communicating progress to the public o Sharing findings and building a consensus for a master plan. 6 - 6 9 -