Mapping Northwest Main - Planning Process
What is included in the planning process?
Lino Lakes is committed to hearing from residents about their goals for the development of this area, especially those who live near or adjacent to the study area. To help facilitate these discussions, the city held several community open houses and one-on-one meetings with residents to hear their priorities for development in the area. Using this feedback, two development scenarios were created and will move forward for additional study.
Now that development scenarios are defined, these scenarios are undergoing an environmental review via an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). The AUAR will assess the likely impacts of each development scenario within the area in greater detail. Once the review has been completed, residents will have the opportunity to review the assessments and provide written comments on the results.
Stakeholder Engagement
During the creation of development scenarios, the city met with several groups that are the most likely to be impacted by future development within the study area. These meetings provided key stakeholders with opportunities to provide early feedback and identify wants and concerns for development in the area. These groups included:
Residents that live near or adjacent to the study area.
Leaders of Forest Lake and Centennial school districts.
Local agencies, such as the Anoka County Highway Department and Rice Creek Watershed District.
Resident Input
Residents are welcome to attend and observe City Council and Advisory Board work sessions; however, public comment will not be taken at these meetings.
As part of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), residents will have the opportunity to provide written comments on the results. This 30 day public comment period will begin in late May.
Residents can also submit questions and feedback online by visiting the Connect page.
