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Lino Lakes considers sports dome for north metro BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
LINO LAKES — There are currently 31 turf sports domes in the metro area. If one were to be located in Lino Lakes, it could fill one of the remaining gaps. “There happens to be a gap … there are only two to three gaps left in the metro area right now where a dome facility would work,” said Mark Bigelbach, of Sports Facility Development & Management LLC (SFDMG). In order for a dome to work, he said, it needs to be in the area of three contiguous school districts, which Lino Lakes has — Centennial, Forest Lake and White Bear Lake.
SFDMG has approached the city of Lino Lakes and is interested in constructing a dome on the future city recreational complex property next to Fire Station No. 2, located at Birch Street and Centerville Road. The master plan for the site contemplated the development of soccer/ multipurpose fields. SFDMG currently manages two domes in the Twin Cities, including Lakeville (school district) and West St. Paul (city). Initial discussions have revolved around the concept of a longterm (20-year) land lease. In return, the city would obtain a set number of hours for use of the facility. The development group would be responsible for
construction of the field, dome and appurtenant facilities, such as the parking lot. Other considerations would include the extension of road and utilities to service the site. Community Development Director Michael Grochala explained that if the council was receptive to the idea, SFDMG would like to move forward with a project as soon as possible with construction in 2024 and operation in 2025. “Given the timetable for consideration and approvals, it’s likely the schedule would slide to a spring 2025 construction start and opening in fall 2025.” SEE DOME, PAGE 7
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Sports Facility Development & Management LLC is interested in building a sports dome on the on the future city recreational complex property next to Fire Station No. 2, located at Birch Street and Centerville Road.
Council desires more ‘continuity’ for business addition BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
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LINO LAKES — Rice Industries Inc., located at 424 Apollo Drive, would like to expand its footprint, but has hit a roadblock. The full-service distributor, which serves the metal casting industries in the upper Midwest, proposes to build a 13,418-square-foot addition. The addition would include warehouse and production space that would be serviced by two new loading docks. As part of the expansion, the business has been working with the city to acquire an adjacent parcel for additional stormwater management. In October 2023, the applicant submitted a land use application for site and building plan review. City Planner Katie Larsen explained that city staff found that the proposed exterior materials did not meet the city’s zoning code. Larsen said the proposed insulated metal panel (IMP) (rated Class 3) would be limited for use over no more than 25% per wall elevation of the building expansion. (City Code defines three different classes of materials to allow for a variety of exterior wall finishes.) The applicant does not concur with staff’s interpretation of its proposed materials as Class 3 and has submitted a formal land use application for appeal.
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