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<br />DISCUSSION OF THE CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD
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<br />Centerville is a small community situated on 1,597 acres with 3,000 plus people, located
<br />between Peltier lake and Centerville lake, approximately seventeen miles north of St.Paul, in
<br />Anoka County. The city has excellent freeway access to lnterstate 35E which extends north and
<br />soufujust east of the city. Anoka County Road #14 also extends east and west, through the center
<br />of the cotnmlinity and intersects with Interstate 35E to the east. This is a desirable location for
<br />any business needing a major highway access, visibility and being in a quiet community without
<br />the congestion and noise inhered to a larger city.
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<br />The city was amajor rest stop between Stillwater and Anoka in the earliest days of the
<br />, MIDnesota territory. Today the toWll still celebrates Centerville's rich French-Canadian heritage
<br />with the annual "Fete des Lacs" , french for festival of lakes. The town was officially established
<br />in August 11, 1857 when Minnesota was still a territory.
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<br />. Centerville' continues to grow; according to the 2000 U.S. Census population 3,202,
<br />Centerville had the fourth highest rate of population growth in Minnesota and it does not seem to
<br />be slowing down. The 2003 estimated population was 3,557 compared to 1,633 in 1990. The
<br />Anoka county estimated population was 313,197 in 2003.
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<br />The co.mmunity profile indicates that some of the major employers of Centerville are; Eagle
<br />Trucking with 60 employees, Waterworks Beach Club with 47 employees and Rehbein Inc., with
<br />30 employees. The employment base is stable for a small city.
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<br />Residential development in Centerville' consists of a mix of single and multi family
<br />housing. The growth has occurred primarily from 1980 to the present and nearly doubling in
<br />population and home ownership. A steady growth period continues to the current date.
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<br />Recreational opportunities in Centerville include three city parks and the Rice Creek Chain
<br />of Lakes Regional Park which contains 2,500 acres of natural and scenic wilderness. The park
<br />has a swimming beach, a playground, campgrounds, cross country ski trails, fishing pier, The
<br />Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center and a 18-hole golf course with club house.
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<br />Centerville is an older and established community with a good balance Of commercial and
<br />residential development. It has good access to a major highway system being located on Interstate
<br />35E, 20 miles nnrth of Minneapolis and 15 miles north of St. Paul. The community portends
<br />stability and some economic growth in the future.
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<br />The subject neighborhood consists of the residential development around the east side of
<br />Centerville Lake, south of Main Street (Highway 14) in the westerly portion ofllie community.
<br />Homes' along this stretch of perhaps five to seven blocks are generally good quality, constructed
<br />within the past 25 years and 'well maintained, There is a relatively new city recreational park on
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<br />All convenience goods and services are available within the city with more extensive
<br />shopping and services available in White Bear Lake, about 5 miles to the south. The subject
<br />neighborhood will continue to expand easterly from Lamotte Drive as demand dictates. No
<br />detrim~ntal influences are noted.
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