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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1997 Ms. Dahl noted the fence which was installed is toppling over. She stated this was a waste of • time and a waste of money and it has caused a lot of problems. • • No one else appeared under open mike. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Consideration of Resolution No. 97-15, Approving the Village Master Plan - Mr. Wessel reported the Village quadrant, which is the southeast quadrant of I/35W and Highway 49, of the Lino Lakes Town Center is an economic development initiative to develop a functional, aesthetically pleasing and profitable business center, civic center, and neighborhood. The Village is intended to embody the community's traditional values and provide civic identity and pride. Throughout the planning process the city has received strong support for the goals and objectives of this kind of development. Mr. Wessel noted the Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota, Anoka County, Rice Creek Watershed District, landowners, developers, users, consultants, staff, and residents had participated in the planning process. Over 100 people were involved in the process. A committee comprised of representatives from each board and advisory group in the city has met regularly with master planner Dennis Grebner of Grebner Associates to define the necessary characteristics for development of the Village. Mr. Wessel stated he would like to offer special thanks for this effort to the landowners who participated in this effort specifically the Tagg's and Funkhauser's and the Rehbein's and also to the committee, specifically Bill Johnson, J.P. Houchins, Roger Jensen, Maureen Davidson and Betty Piper. The result is a mixed use development with diverse housing, a variety of shops, services, restaurants, recreation and entertainment, that also serves as the civic focus of the community. Approval of the Village Master Plan by the City Council is an opportunity to provide the city with a road map for development of Lino Lakes' major commercial areas, and an opportunity to respond to recommendations made during 20/20 Vision for quality development that enhances the city. Mr. Wessel noted this is a request for approval of the concept plan. The City Council will be involved with every decision as this plan moves through the implementation process. He stated he would request unanimous approval of this resolution to indicate the support necessary to move forward. Council Member Neal asked if the police department would be built now. Mr. Wessel stated the City Council will be responsible for the development of the city campus. If the police department is a city priority, it can be started after the concept plan is approved. Council Member Kuether noted this development will be done in stages and asked if the road will be angled in so that perspective builders can come in and look at the project. Mr. Wessel stated a temporary road will be created in the 1st plat in a preliminary fashion that will adjoin the existing road. PAGE 3