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Economic Development Advisory Committee October 10, 2024 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES The EDAC supported the proposed purchase agreement amendment. B. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Residential Land Use During the September EDAC discussion regarding “Wilkinson Waters” the issue of density and the amount of higher density areas within the City was brought up. Staff proposed to bring back an overview of the City’s 2040 plan for discussion. The City is required under state law to have a Comprehensive Plan and to update it every 10 years. The Comprehensive Plan is the foundation for land use related issues and the establishment of “official controls” such as the subdivision and zoning ordinances. Mr. Grochala explained the stages of development in the City and reviewed the five sewer districts. He reviewed the distribution of low, medium and high density areas throughout the city. He noted that high density areas are typically located along high volume transportation corridors. He also explained that Met Council is starting their regional development guide for 2028 and the growth forecast for Lino Lakes is stagnant. Our current 2030 and 2040 household account and population figures are projected to remain the same. The number the City is planning for in 2040 now will be the same in 2050, maybe even lower. This has to do with the market and water supply. He went on to say; however, this does not stop the market from wanting to be here. He also said that Met Council is proposing to increase the minimum density for suburban edge communities including Lino Lakes. The City has raised their opposition to this change. C. Project Updates Mr. Grochala updated the committee on current City projects. 4. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Grochala called for adjournment at 9:04 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Whitney, Community Development Administrative Assistant