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State Correctional Facility Chain of Lakes YMCA Affordable Housing Future Regional Library Civic Complex built 1998 City Website: www.ci.lino- Iakes.mn us The City of Lino Lakes is a growing Minnesota community of approximately 20,000 in southeast Anoka County, in the northern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The city offers its residents a quiet, country atmosphere within a 20- minute drive of both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Both Interstates 35W and 35E intersect the city, providing much potential for contin- ued commercial and industrial growth. The city covers an area of 33 square miles. Its geography is influenced by the 3,500 -acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve which cuts a large swath through the center of the community. The park reserve, operated by Anoka County, provides many recreational opportunities with its 13 lakes, interpretive center, campgrounds, golf course, and more. The City of Centerville is also completely sur- rounded by Lino Lakes. Other growing com- munities including Hugo, Blaine, Shoreview, Columbus and North Oaks abut Lino Lakes. As the population grows, Lino Lakes is attract- ing more retail and service uses. The major shopping area is MarketPlace development, anchored by SuperTarget and Kohl's. The city does not have a traditional down- town, but has planned for the development of a mixed -use town center which to date has all utilities in place, a YMCA, the city's civic complex, affordable housing, clinic, hotel and community green. The total 2009 general fund budget is $10,064,722. The city has its own Police De- partment, and fire protection is supplied by the Centennial Fire District through a joint powers agreement serving the cities of Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and Centerville. The Community Development Department includes Planning, Engineering, Build- ing, Environment and Economic Development. The Public Services Department includes four divisions — parks, recreation, public works (streets, fleet management and utilities) and government buildings. Public works maintains and improves ap- proximately 200 lane miles of roads and provides a safe and efficient water supply. Nineteen neighborhood parks and 17 miles of paved trails are maintained by the city. Community Leadership Lino Lakes strives for active community participation in decision making. Begin - ing in 2007, the city has undertaken a three -part planning process, starting with a community survey, a visioning process, and fi- nally the updating of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The draft plan is close to completion and the city believes extensive community input has resulted in a plan that will direct the city in a direction of quality growth and economic development, while retaining and enhancing the unique natural resources that make the community a great place to live. The successful city administrator candidate must be able to positively interact with all levels of the community including individual citizens, neighborhoods, business leaders and civic organizations. The State of Minnesota's Correctional Facility is located in Lino Lakes, along with the Anoka County Juvenile Center. Other major employers include Molin Concrete, AdGraphics, and Hereaus Medical Components located within two major business parks in the city. Education and Health Ca Lino Lakes has three school districts within its municipal boundaries. Centennial School Dis- trict No. 12 covers approximately 27 square miles in total, with most of the southern half of the city within its boundaries. Blue Heron Elementary, Rice Lake Elementary and Centennial Middle School are within Lino Lakes. The northern portion of the city is within Forest Lake School District No. 831. Lino Lakes Elementary is a part of that district. The southeast portion of the city lies within White Bear Lake School District No. 624. Anoka - Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids is a pro- vider of higher education and training in the north suburban area. Fairview Lino Lakes Clinic is affiliated with Fairview Lakes Regional Health Care in nearby Wyoming, MN. Northwest Suburban Family Physiciaions is a family practice clinic owned by HealthPartners. Additionally, several dentists and special health providers serve Lino Lakes residents. Parks and Recreatlnn The Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve within Lino Lakes' borders. Oper- ated by Anoka County, it offers 3,500 acres of natural and scenic wilderness, 13 lakes, plus facilities for nature programming at Wargo Nature Center, swimming and camping, boat and canoe launch, and the 18 -hole Chomo- nix Golf Course. The city trails connect to the park reserve trail system in several locations, providing many recreational opportunities for area residents. The city has a total of 19 neighborhood parks and XX miles of paved trails. The Recreation Divison of the Public Services Department of- fer a wide variety of programs year -round for children and adults. r !ty Col Irlr "lI i;T'l II and Pr nritlPc • Complete Town Center • Plan for and implement needed local and regional transportation improvements • Review and update the City Charter so that it reflects and facilitates current and future needs of the city • Review and update the city's recreation projects and priorities • Diversify, expand, and enhance the city's tax base • Establish an appropriate revenue generation and allocation policy for the city • Maintain safe neighborhoods and community areas • Address projected housing needs for the City of Lino Lakes • Complete the updating of the city code • Complete the Comprehensive Plan Update 2300 MAIN STREET 200 businesses Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Three school districts National Night Out Earth Day Senior Center Blue Heron Days