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Economic Development Advisory Committee <br />January 7, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />businesses, he wondered if the City could assemble a promo to encourage Lino Lakes <br />residents to support local businesses during these difficult times. <br /> <br />Mr. Cravero commented we need to identify what actions we can take to assist <br />restaurants and bars. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala shared the City created a flyer to display all of the eateries within Lino <br />Lakes and Centerville that are open for takeout. The flyer includes a map of the <br />businesses’ locations, pickup/takeout hours, phone numbers, and menu links. The flyer <br />has been posted to the City’s website. <br /> <br />Mr. Kohler inquired if the City could sent out a survey to the area businesses to identify <br />who has been impacted by the pandemic and to what degree. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech recommended if a survey is sent out to area businesses, information <br />regarding business assistance from the local, county, city or state level be included. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala said the City has also been emailing businesses on a bi-weekly basis <br />regarding available business assistance programs. <br /> <br />Mr. Cravero explained one problem with the survey is some business owners may not <br />want to reveal their financial instability and this could result in inaccurate data. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala stated the City would work with our partners at Anoka County Regional <br />Economic Development to develop something to assess how businesses have been <br />impacted by COVID. He asked the board if there are any other long term goals the <br />committee should consider adding to the economic development strategic plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Kohler said the 77th street and Lake Drive redevelopment area should be of focus. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala agreed. He recommended various properties along Lake Drive and near <br />Lino Park be considered for redevelopment opportunities. <br /> <br />Mr. Kohler suggested considering the northeast corner of Hodgson across from <br />Lyngblomsten for redevelopment as well. He asked Mr. Grochala what is the status of <br />the YMCA. <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala stated the YMCA will be returning the building back to the City by <br />March 1st. He said the City hired a consultant team to conduct a background analysis <br />and evaluate operations of the YMCA in order to provide the City with a few <br />recommendations for reusing the building. He clarified the reuse of the facility could <br />be added to the five year plan as well. <br /> <br />Mr. Vojtech asked if any ideas have been proposed for the reuse of the facility. <br />