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<br />CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />DATE: August 7, 2025 <br />TIME STARTED:8:01a.m. <br />TIME ENDED:9:05a.m. <br />MEMBERS PRESENT:Andrew Cravero, Blakely LaCroix, Patrick Kohler, <br />Nathan Vojtech, Barbara White, Suzy Guthmueller, <br />Randy Rennaker, Sam Bennett <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Chris Spenner, Chad Wagner <br />STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Marissa Ertel <br /> <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />Mr. Vojtech called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at <br />8:01 a.m. on August 7, 2025. <br />2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />Mr. LaCroix made a motion to approve the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Motionwas <br />supported by Mr. Cravero. Motion carried 8-0. <br />3.DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A.Amendment to Zoning Ordinance to Allow Cannabis Micro and Mezzo Businesses in <br />the Rural Zoning Districts <br /> <br />Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Mr. Cravero wanted to know what the greater implications might be if allowed to <br />cultivate as a micro or mezzo business in a rural zoning district. Mr. Grochala explained <br />that the City would not want to allow all microbusinesses to operate in a rural area, but <br />that the City would be able to limit the endorsement of the license and create a clause in <br />the ordinance that would not allow the sale of product in a rural zoning district. <br /> <br />Mr. Kohler asked why the applicants did not just obtain an outdoor cultivation license. Mr. <br />Grochala explained that the license fees are significantly different, and the lottery has <br />been completed, with the licenses for cultivation being taken. <br /> <br /> <br />