105th Avenue Master Plan

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Future Blaine City Core

Earlier this summer, the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Master Plan. The 105th Avenue/Radisson Road industrial area has been identified in Blaine’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as a priority redevelopment area. It has also been identified as one of four priority areas by the Blaine City Council and is identified as a growth management project in the City’s strategic plan. General visioning discussions by the City Council have identified this area as a potential city core where the City should encourage walkable, entertainment type uses that are an amenity to Blaine residents and visitors. In the fall of 2021, an architectural team was selected to assist in designing the vision. Under the guidance of the consultant, staff, the City Council, and key stakeholders completed a planning and design process to establish the vision for this area. The 105th Avenue Redevelopment Master Plan provides a framework to guide development in the future, however the plan may change based on market conditions and developer feedback as the process moves forward. The plan identifies new uses such as hotels, restaurants, retail, and residential with urban development style characteristics. Public infrastructure improvements may include new roads, a parking ramp, and green space. The next steps in the redevelopment include selecting a master developer that will work with the City toward private development and public improvements. The City anticipates private and public improvements to begin sometime in 2023 and full development to occur over several years depending on the market and land availability. To stay up-to-date and learn more visit, BlaineMN.gov/105thAvenueRedevelopment.

Front Row L to R: Bob Fiske, Todd Miller, Linda Archer, Jodi Campbell, Jenny Penfield, Anton Wicklander, Matt Prebil, Jim Brennan; Back Row L to R: Brian Podany, Jim Grant, Jonathan Gaulke, Blaine Drayfahl, Andy Winkel, Andy Luedtke, Mark Duchene; Not Pictured Jeff Jahn

Department Spotlight

Say Hello to the City’s Community Standards Team

Community Standards is part of the City of Blaine’s Safety Services Department. Community Standards consists of four divisions; Neighborhood Services, Fire Inspections, Housing Services, and Facilities. This department includes the City’s Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal who are also part of Blaine’s Emergency Management team. Additionally, 11 of the staff members are also firefighters and respond to emergency calls in partnership with the SBM Fire Department during the day. Neighborhood Services enforces city ordinances relating to the public health, safety, and general condition and upkeep of the community. They respond to resident inquiries about code issues. In most instances, residents are simply unaware of the code and correct the situation immediately. Neighborhood Services strives to work cooperatively with residents and business owners to gain voluntary compliance of community standards. Fire Inspections covers new construction and remodel plan review and inspections to ensure the proper installation of fire life safety equipment, extinguishing systems, and fire alarm systems. Fire Inspections also conducts routine inspections of commercial and industrial buildings to ensure safety and health requirements are being met and to obtain updated information on hazardous materials. Housing Services is responsible for the rental license program in the City of Blaine. All rental properties are required to obtain an annual license and have scheduled inspections to ensure rental properties are being properly maintained in accordance with the City’s Residential Maintenance Code. Housing Services is also responsible for conducting the fire inspections of all apartments and residential board and care facilities. Facilities is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of the City’s buildings. Facilities also works to prepare spaces for both internal meetings and events and building rental groups. For more information, visit BlaineMN.gov/CommunityStandards.

SBM Fire Open House

Learn About Fire Prevention Week

The Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department will be opening the doors at each of the four volunteer fire stations this fall. It is a chance to see the fire trucks up close, watch live demonstrations, meet your firefighters, and learn about fire safety and prevention. Each station will host an event.

Saturday, October 1

10am-1pm

Station Two 1149 89th Avenue NE Blaine MN Station Four 10290 Lever Street NE Blaine MN

Saturday, October 8

10am-1pm

Station One 1710 County Highway 10 Spring Lake Park MN Station Three 11920 Ulysses Street NE Blaine MN

The SBM Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. This year’s campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. The SBM Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. For more information about the open houses and other programs offered, call 763-767-4003 or visit SBMFire.org.