City of Robbinsdale

Although developed as a bedroom community, Robbinsdale has a distinct downtown along West Broadway and two major commercial nodes along Bottineau Boulevard. The 36th Avenue node, which contains the former Terrace Mall and former Terrace Theatre, is now experiencing a surge of reinvestment prompted in large part by the coming availability of BRT service. North Memorial Medical Center is also a major Robbinsdale institution on Bottineau Boulevard and will be served by the Bottineau Line. The Hubbard Market Place is a major new downtown project that combines transit and retail.

The city has developed a proposal to remake Bottineau Boulevard in Robbinsdale from a highway to an urban parkway. Together with cross street improvements, this reorientation would extend downtown's village-like atmosphere.

Mike Holtz

Mayor

"While the city's direction in downtown redevelopment has taken a turn for the better, work remains to be done. As the BRT leverages redevelopment, we are taking the opportunity to improve the character of Bottineau Boulevard. That starts with fixing some traffic circulation problems and improving the aesthetics. Where we now have a barebones route to get you through town without stopping, we'll soon have a parkway that will be easier to cross, improving access to businesses located there."

Family: Wife Joan; two sons

Education: Four years of college

Occupation: General manager, Diversified Services

Years in the community: 30

Community involvement: former youth sports coach; member of parent/teacher school organizations; member and past president, Robbinsdale Jaycees; member, Robbinsdale Lions Club and Westphal American Legion; Cub Scout leader; City Council representative; Robbinsdale mayor and related organizations including North Metro Mayors Association, Highway 100 Council, Northwest Community Television Board of Directors, League of Minnesota Cities, and Minnesota Mayors Association.

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Bottineau Boulevard: the new County Road 81 (Mar. 10, 2005)

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North Hennepin Community College Ann Wynia, President North Memorial Medical Center Dave Cress, CEO Scherer Bros. Lumber Co. Peter Scherer, President Target Corporation Mike Logan, Sr. Group Manager, Government Affairs Wells Fargo Bank Kelly J. Gosz President, Twin Cities Banking City of Brooklyn Park Mayor Steve Lampi City of Crystal Mayor RaNae Bowman City of Maple Grove Mayor Mark Steffenson City of Minneapolis Council Member Barb Johnson City of Osseo Mayor John Hall City of Robbinsdale Mayor Mike Holtz Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat Metropolitan Council Council Member Tony Pistilli North Metro Mayors Association Phil Cohen	City of Robbinsdale Although developed as a bedroom community, Robbinsdale has a distinct downtown along West Broadway and two major commercial nodes along Bottineau Boulevard. The 36th Avenue node, which contains the former Terrace Mall and former Terrace Theatre, is now experiencing a surge of reinvestment prompted in large part by the coming availability of BRT service. North Memorial Medical Center is also a major Robbinsdale institution on Bottineau Boulevard and will be served by the Bottineau Line. The Hubbard Market Place is a major new downtown project that combines transit and retail. The city has developed a proposal to remake Bottineau Boulevard in Robbinsdale from a highway to an urban parkway. Together with cross street improvements, this reorientation would extend downtown's village-like atmosphere. Mike Holtz Mayor "While the city's direction in downtown redevelopment has taken a turn for the better, work remains to be done. As the BRT leverages redevelopment, we are taking the opportunity to improve the character of Bottineau Boulevard. That starts with fixing some traffic circulation problems and improving the aesthetics. Where we now have a barebones route to get you through town without stopping, we'll soon have a parkway that will be easier to cross, improving access to businesses located there." Family: Wife Joan; two sons Education: Four years of college Occupation: General manager, Diversified Services Years in the community: 30 Community involvement: former youth sports coach; member of parent/teacher school organizations; member and past president, Robbinsdale Jaycees; member, Robbinsdale Lions Club and Westphal American Legion; Cub Scout leader; City Council representative; Robbinsdale mayor and related organizations including North Metro Mayors Association, Highway 100 Council, Northwest Community Television Board of Directors, League of Minnesota Cities, and Minnesota Mayors Association. Copyright 2005 Bottineau Boulevard Partnership \| Contact Us	More Info Bottineau Boulevard: the new County Road 81 (Mar. 10, 2005) Archives