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Directly
north of St. Paul, Vadnais Heights has a population of
about 13,000, which city officials think is going to peak
at about 16,000. Lots of higher priced homes are going up
in the city's northern tier. More modest '60's and '70's
split-levels and ramblers are the mode in the southern
part. Average home prices are around $170,000. Median
household income is close to $45,000.
Vadnais Heights has followed
a well established building plan that left ample open
spaces creating a rural ambiance. Lakes, wetlands and
ponds have become natural backdrops for residential
neighborhoods. More than 100 streets in the city end in
cul-de-sacs due to many wetlands. Rural in feel does not
mean isolated - residents enjoy convenient freeway access
to both Minneapolis and St. Paul via Interstate 694 and
35E.
Two beautiful lakes, East
Lake Vadnais and West Lake Vadnais make Vadnais Heights a
special kind of expanding suburb. In fact, about a quarter
of the city's land is taken up by these two lakes
(connected by a small canal) and the forest that surrounds
them. Since the city of St. Paul owns and manages the
lakes -- they are used as reservoirs for the city's water
supply -- they are free of pollution and it shows in the
natural beauty of the lakeside environment. The public is
only allowed to fish in a couple of areas. For hikers,
cyclists and nature lovers, the lakes are a true treat. In
addition to the twin lakes, there are also 13 parks within
city limits.
On the eastern side of
Vadnais Heights is the industrial area and almost half of
its 300 acres still are undeveloped. Employing about 4500
people are companies like H.B. Fuller, 3M and IC Systems,
more than 150 businesses total. Wal-Mart built a store
here recently and there appears to be more retail
development in the city's future. |
