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Residents share thoughts on Main Street plan BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
LINO LAKES — Multiple residents have given their input on the Main Street Corridor master plan. Many expressed concerns regarding high density housing, proposed streets and the development of the preferred scenario. A draft of the master plan was presented to the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board last month. The master plan includes two scenarios. One is consistent with the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while the other is a “bubble layout,” known as Scenario 2.1, or the preferred scenario. According to Kimley-Horn Representative Leila Bunge, Scenario 2 aligns with community feedback received, the city’s goals for a key gateway into the community, and the Metropolitan Council’s regional housing goals. Bunge added that existing water production capacity will not be sufficient to serve the entire area. “The city will need to install new wells (Wells No. 8 and No. 9) to serve the entirety of the study area and satisfy citywide water demands,” she said. The city is constructing a water treatment plant for manganese removal, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. According to Bunge, it will provide adequate treatment capacity through Well No. 9. On top of the master plan, an alternative urban areawide review was completed to evaluate the impacts of the development scenarios. The City Council adopted the final review earlier this month.
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Main Street Market wraps up summer season
SEE MASTER PLAN, PAGE 12
Attendees at a Centerville Main Street Market grab a bite to eat from local food trucks. The market also features local artisans and live music. The last Main Street Market and Bald Eagle Waterski Show of the summer will be Thursday, Aug. 21.
Meet the 2025-2026 Miss Lino Lakes Ambassadors Ella Friedman, Sofia Taylor and Delilah LeClair are the Lino Lakes Ambassadors for 2025-2026. Seven candidates vied for three spots in the Miss Lino Lakes Ambassador program, which was established in 2004 as part of Blue Heron Days. The ambassadors represent the city at parades, coronations, volunteer events and fundraisers throughout
the Twin Cities. The city said the program’s goal is to empower young women by giving them opportunities to be leaders, strengthen their communication skills and build their confidence. The Quad Community Press recently interviewed the young women to learn more about them and introduce them to the community.
Ella Friedman Q. Where do you go to school? A. I attended Centerville Elementary and Centennial Middle School until I switched to Hill-Murray for high school. I will graduate from Hill-Murray in 2027. SEE MEET AND GREET, PAGE 5
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The city of Lino Lakes has three newly crowned ambassadors: (from left) Sofia Taylor, Ella Friedman and Delilah LeClair. The three will represent the city in 2025-2026.
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