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HISTORY OF THE TWIN lAKES lR.IEDIEVElO!PMIENI [PlRO]!ECI In 1988, Roseville City Council approved a Master Land Use Plan for Twin lakes and set up a redevelopment/tax increment-financing (T.[F) district to assist in the financing of the pian. III The purpose of the plan was to guide future development in the area generally bounded by County Road C on the south, Cleveland Avenue on the west, County Road C-2 on the north and Snelling Avenue on the east. III The Master Land Use Plan evaluated existing land use, transportation, parks and open space and redevelopment potential and developed design standards for the reuse of the properties, as they became available. The planning process included three public workshops involving over 120 private citizens and property owners. . The goal resulting from the study is to redevelop the Twin Lakes area, providing a variety of office, retail, business and light industrial uses. 1994 and 1998 - The City Council adopted the Twin Lakes Master Plan as ]part of major Comprehensive Plan amendments. In 1997 and 1998, the Twin Lakes Parkway, which will improve access to Qhe area, was officially mapped. The City Council conducted a public hearing process to better understand ilie opportunHies and impact of the proposed changes. II Twin Lakes Parkway is designed to line up with the existing 1-35W ramp. This alignment will connect to 1-35W and provide a direct access for truck traffic. The eastern portion of the parkway (Snelling Avenue to Fairview Avenue) will generally follow the existing Terrace Drive. In 1999, City of Roseville applied for and received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. lEnvironmental Protection Agency to conduct site assessments (Phase I & Phase In, cleanup planning and community outreach in connection with the construction of Twin Lakes Parkway. Consultants were hired!. Qo assist city staff with environmental assessment, financing and communications. ?=+~,: -~ ,- . ----~----- - LtllJgtoll Lake is a hidden natural amenity. Employees and residents will enjoy impYoved access to park featuf'es, " .,'.,.~..~ ~,....~. ~ '-1"