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of Gem Lake in White Bear Township. Approximately two <br />miles to the west are substantial forest preserve lands <br />owned by the City of St. Paul Water Utility and being <br />developed by Vadnais Heights as parkland. In addition, one <br />mile to the southeast of Gem Lake is a large community <br />park, the Lakewood Hills Park, located within the City of <br />White Bear. Extensive walking/biking trails exist in the <br />immediate area. For instance, there is a trail that can be <br />entered on Centerville Road in Vadnais Heights, which is <br />located near Gem Lake's western border, and a shorter trail <br />located along County Rd E near Gem Lake's southern <br />border, also in Vadnais Heights. <br />Comprehensive Plan and Development Characteristics <br />in Contiguous Municipalities <br />Due to the small size of Gem Lake, it is very important that <br />the community monitor and closely coordinate its <br />development with the contiguous governmental units on its <br />boundaries. White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights are the <br />most developed of these. Both cities exhibit a generally <br />diversified development pattern. That portion of White <br />Bear Lake closest to Gem Lake is planned principally for <br />commercial development. The Vadnais Heights plan (based <br />on the zoning map) calls for commercial development <br />along all but a small portion of the entire south and western <br />portion of the City of Gem Lake. White Bear Township is <br />expanding an industrial district on the northern border of <br />Gem Lake. <br />City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan page 3-10 <br />