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AGENDA ITEM:
PRESENTATION:
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ~EPORT
September 3, 2002
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
PRESENTATION OF DESIGN FOR LA~EFRONT PLAZA (Roger Johnson)
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In developing the City's 2020 Vision and I Strategic Plan, the Long-Range Planning
Committee identified the redevelopment of the Downtown area as a key elements
of its vision for the community. Herb W~nsmann, who participated in developing
the City's 2020 Vision and Strategic lan, is enthusiastic about the role his
company can play in making the 2020 ision a reality. Wensmann Homes, Inc. is
proceeding with the development of the Lakefront Plaza project in the Downtown
area and is very near to breaking ground.
On August 19th, the City Council parti ipated in a workshop with Wensmann
Homes on the issues and design con epts for the development of Lakefront
Plaza. In response to the input at that eeting, Roger Johnson, architect for the
project, will make a presentation ad ressing the design concepts for the
commercial/retail portion of the building, s well as the senior condominium units.
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245
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Mayor Jack Haugen
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R.tK Sales Inc..
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August 30, 2002
As we reach a milestone in the redevelopment of the downtown ea of Prior Lake Ken Beske and Randy
Simpson of R&K Sales would like to extend a special than s to the many parties involved. The
redevelopment process has been a topic of discussion for man years and now we are about to see the
ground breaking for the first phase.
The concept for Lakefront Plaza started in the fall of 1999 wi h the acquisition of the Jerry and Rose
Hadac's home of forty years and a contract on the vacant land. e remainder of the property acquisition
would not of been completed with out the help of City Manager F ank Boyles and the City Council helping
in the relocation of long time residents Learnold and Loretta Mue er.
The City Staff and Council recognition of the valuable tool f Tax Increment Financing was a vital
consideration to the success of the Lakefront Plaza project. The project would not have come to be with
out the use of TIF. Special thanks to both Mayor's Jack Hau en, Wes Mader and Council members,
Gundlach ,Ericson, Petersen, Zieska, and LeMair for their part in eshaping the City.
The staff was and is a vital part of the process from the start. Th project would not of been without their
efforts on research, actions, and support. I would like to thank t e following City Manager Frank Boyles,
City Planning Director Don Rye, City Planning Coordinator Jane Kansier, City Engineer Sue McDermott,
Publics Works director Bud Osmundon, Building Official Bob utchins, Support staff Connie Carlson,
Kelly Meyer, City Attorney Mary Ippel and all of their staff.
City Manager Frank Boyles initiated our contact with Wensmann omes and Herb Wensmann that resulted
in our partnership. Wensmann's reputation and years of exp rience in the building field will make
Lakefront Plaza a winner for the City of Prior Lake. This proje t and redevelopment of downtown Prior
Lake would not be a reality with out the help and support of all pies involved.
Thank you again
Sincerely
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Randy Simpson
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2933 Spring Lake Road
Prior Lake. MN 55372
Phone: 952-447-8087
Fax: 952-447-8089