Laserfiche WebLink
3. City Entrance <br /> Section three is the first area that a visitor would see if coming off of <br /> Interstate 35W. This section should leave a lasting impression on the first time <br /> visitor to Mounds View as well as the frequent commuter. In addition, residents <br /> can feel good about coming home when they enter the community through the <br /> entrance. <br /> This area caters to the visitor and includes filling stations, fast food <br /> restaurants, convenience stores, entertainment facilities and overnight <br /> accommodations. The area would be ideal for a major hotel\conference facility <br /> due to its convenience and exposure on Interstate 35W. <br /> When fully redeveloped the area will tie in nicely with the section 2 <br /> recreational area and would draw visitors from farther distances due to the <br /> accessibility of accommodations and facilities all in one close proximity. <br /> 4. Regional Emv/o yment Center <br /> Section four consists of Mounds View's Business Park which houses various <br /> limited manufacturing\warehouse and distribution facilities. The 90+ acre <br /> corporate business park has a reputation as being visibly pleasing, beautifully <br /> landscaped and centrally located. The majority of the businesses distribute <br /> their corporate products nationally and internationally. These businesses <br /> provide employment for over 1,500 Twin Cities residents. Of those employees, • <br /> 8% are from Mounds View with the majority coming from all over the metro <br /> area, Chisago County, (sante County and even Western Wisconsin. The <br /> business park is currently 90% developed. One remaining parcel is slated for a <br /> 118,000 sq.ft building. The remaining land is designated for expansion of <br /> existing businesses such as Multi-Tech and C.G. Hill. <br /> 5. Regional Business Service Center <br /> Section five is designated as the service center for the business park and <br /> surrounding commercial areas. This includes an office complex development <br /> housing professional service companies, restaurants, convenience store and car <br /> wash. There is at least one vacant lot, zoned commercial, which could <br /> accommodate an office building. In addition, there are four single family homes <br /> which encompass the entire corner of Woodale and Highway 10. Since <br /> commuter traffic is moving at such a high speed in this area and there are no <br /> designated turn lanes onto their properties, residential living is not conducive <br /> to the development. Everest Development currently owns each end house and <br /> has been trying to negotiate a reasonable sale price for the remaining <br /> properties for commercial development. When developing this section, care <br /> needs to be taken to property buffer the residential neighborhood on Jeffrey <br /> Drive and Greenfield Avenue. <br /> • <br />