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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 4, 2003 APPROVED • This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, June 9, 2003, 6:30 p.m. • • LINO LAKES SPORTATORIUM, BILL FOGARTY, MICHAEL GROCHALA, MARY ALICE DIVINE Economic Development Assistant Divine advised Mr. Fogarty is proposing the development of a Lino Lakes Sportatorium south of Main Street on 35E. Staff has informed him that the road development will have to be funded by the developer of that site. The proposed dome has a 180 -foot radius and is 90 feet high. It would be used for local athletic uses. On the outside of the dome a restaurant/bar and locker room will be constructed. Mr. Fogarty stated he bought the dome from the City of St. Paul and has been working closely with staff on this project. Mr. Brian Ross, Engineer for the project, stated Mr. Fogarty is agreeing to extending 21' Avenue to Cedar. The upgrades will be constructed to City standards. Cedar will also be upgraded and terminated with a cul-de-sac. Mr. Fogarty is working with the County on other street issues and turn lane requirements. Mr. Fogarty stated he owns the entire 41 acres on that site. He already has ice time leased but that begins in October. He indicated he believes the development team can get the dome constructed by that time. The proposed restaurant is two stories high and will have a separate entrance. The development team does have a site plan. He stated he believes the rest of the site will be developed as light industrial. The proposed dome will require a conditional use permit (CUP) because of the height and commercial use in a light industrial zone. Community Development Director Grochala advised that a dome is not specifically included in the current ordinance. Mr. Brian Robbie, baseball coach, advised the facility would be used for various sports training programs when it is not being used for hockey. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if there is an issue with neighboring residential areas. Economic Development Assistant Divine advised there is very little residential in that area. However, the City may receive complaints because of the height of the dome. The Planning and Zoning Board will review the project when the application is formally submitted. Councilmember Reinert stated his concern is the longevity of the dome itself. He added that if the City allows this dome, other applications for domes will be submitted. Mr. Fogarty advised the City could work a five-year inspection requirement of the dome into the CUP. 2