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City Council Minutes Page 3 <br /> July 27,2016 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mayor Dietz directed staff to get an updated release about the community center to <br /> the public. <br /> 3.03 Economic Development <br /> a) Data Centers <br /> Ms. Othoudt outlined how she has been working with the county and MNDOT to <br /> acquire certain property located at Joplin Street/Highway 10/Business Center Drive <br /> in order to construct an approximately 10,000 square foot building on it. <br /> b) Market Value Trends <br /> Mr. Weber presented economic development growth trends, county incentive <br /> programs,recent development activity, and shovel ready sites. <br /> Commissioner Anderson thanked staff for their work. <br /> 3.04 Twin Lakes Parkway <br /> Mr. Femrite explained the Line Avenue Study. <br /> Council noted the following: <br /> ■ Resident complaints about safety on Twin Lakes Road near the school. <br /> ■ The growth that will be occurring along this route. <br /> ■ The Council will make other necessary road connections in the area <br /> developments once safety is improved on Twin Lakes Road. <br /> ■ How well the recent improvements made by the county are working. <br /> ■ How well the site lines were cleared by the county. <br /> Council questioned if the county has plans for additional improvements to Twin <br /> Lakes Road/Parkway. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated it is part of their long-range plan. He stated he hasn't <br /> received any complaints since the recent improvements were made. He stated it will <br /> be reviewed once the new county engineer begins employment. <br /> Councilmember Burandt suggested looking at expanding the area that is reviewed for <br /> improvements noting some site line issues at other locations such as Tyler Street. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated she would like to see a dedicated middle turn lane on <br /> Twin Lakes Road. She further discussed the southbound left turn lane issues. <br /> 3.05 CSAH I Improvements <br /> Mr. Femrite presented the staff report and questioned if and when this improvement <br /> is on the county capital improvement plan. He stated the city could facilitate <br /> property acquisition when needed. <br /> UREJ <br />