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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: March 3, 2016
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Nathan Vojtech, Chad Wagner, Don Johnson
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Lou Masonick, Thomas Colgan, Julie Schwartz, Rebecca Glewwe, Tami Wier
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Kirsten Barsness
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The approval of the January 7, 2016 minutes was postponed until the next meeting.
BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION PROGRAM
Kirsten Barsness, Development Consultant, discussed the BRE program business list. Ms.
Barsness discussed in detail the evaluation process for the business list and the categories
businesses were sorted into.
Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, noted that the list may change slightly
and discussed a few possible changes.
EDAC members voiced observations on the list. Topics of conversation included:
• Molin Concrete expansion
• Growing companies to keep an eye on
• Companies sharing space
• Size of companies
The “Next Steps” discussion outlined in the staff report has been postponed until the next
meeting when more EDAC members are present.
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITY – 35E CORRIDOR
Mr. Grochala presented the staff report. Staff is looking for input from EDAC members. Main
points of discussion included tax base, surrounding businesses, traffic, drainage, berming and
landscaping, storage, and involvement with the City of Centerville.
PROJECT UPDATES
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Mr. Grochala provided updates on projects throughout Lino Lakes.
Mr. Grochala announced that there will be a joint City Council and Advisory Board meeting on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 AM.