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Economic Development Advisory Committee <br />September 2, 2021 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Grochala commented public safety does receive calls to this location. However, he <br />would like to compare a multi-unit building to a residential area or commercial to <br />determine the service impacts. <br />Mr. Wagner stated employers are struggling to find workers. In Lino Lakes, our <br />problem is there is not affordable housing for the employees to live. <br />Chair Schueller asked what marketing strategies the City has used in the past. <br />Mr. Grochala stated most of the Cities marketing material has been geared toward <br />industrial/manufacturing development. The City has identified transportation systems, <br />fiber accessibility, labor market, education, and the trails and park system to market the <br />City. As we work on updating our marketing material, we can determine what to <br />include to best promote Lino Lakes. <br />Mr. Vojtech asked if we would be building off a previous brochure that featured a map <br />of Lino Lakes and its proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul. <br />Mr. Grochala commented we would likely start by updating that brochure. <br />Mr. Vojtech stated he really liked the illustration because it showed how accessible <br />both highways are. <br />Mr. Grochala agreed. He asked the committee if they had any more thoughts on any of <br />the goals and if there are any higher priorities. <br />Mr. Vojtech stated the City should prioritize the identification of potential <br />redevelopment areas and strategic acquisitions. He commented he likes thinking ahead <br />and identifying what will pay off in the future. <br />Mr. Grochala agreed. <br />Mr. Vojtech commented determining the role of the Rec Center should also be a top <br />priority. <br />Mr. Grochala stated the City has been slowly evaluating the vision for building out the <br />site and role of the Rec Center. City Council has given staff approval to start working <br />with some potential vendors to run parts of the facility. Staff has been working with an <br />interior design company and branding company to design this site. <br />Mr. Cravero commented while all this planning is taking place, the building is sitting <br />empty and costing money.