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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: May 5, 2016
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Nathan Vojtech, Don Johnson, Lou Masonick, Thomas Colgan
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Chad Wagner, Julie Schwartz, Rebecca Glewwe, Tami Wier
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Alex McKenzie
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Lou Masonick to approve the minutes of January 7, 2016, March 3, 2016 and
April 7, 2016. The Motion was seconded by Nathan Vojtech and passed unanimously.
PROPOSED WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITY – 35E CORRIDOR
Mr. Grochala and staff have been working with United Properties on construction of a large
industrial warehousing/distribution facility along 35E. The applicant is proposing the site be
rezoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to accommodate storage of semi-trailers on site.
The applicant is requesting assistance in the form of Tax Increment Financing. 21st Ave. near the
site will need to be reconstructed due to poor soils and increase use in trucks. The road project is
proposed to begin in 2017, with negotiations between the city and developer underway. The
proposed groundbreaking of the site is August, but the applicant could still move to another
cheaper location in Centerville.
UPDATING THE ECONOMIC DEVLEOPMENT BUSINESS SUBSIDY CRITERIA
Mr. Grochala explained the Economic Development Authority Business Subsidy Criteria has not
been updated since 2003, and is in need to be revised due to changes in state law. Most of the
updates are minor word reconsideration such as adding EDA in phrases. There was discussion
Mr. Grochala asked the members opinion on Section 3.02, subset C, that states a requirement of
a minimum number of jobs that must be created, to be eligible for the program. A few of the
members brought up the point not to discourage small businesses from seeking assistance. May
need to review on a case to case basis, but a minimum may be required. There will be more
discussion in the future and Mr. Grochala will come back with more recommendations.
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PROJECT UPDATES
Mr. Grochala provided updates on projects throughout Lino Lakes. Mattamy Homes submitted a
land use application for PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat Review. The City of
Lino Lakes and the Mattamy Homes developers are coordinating and discussing potential
architectural design standards and guidelines, along with other specifics. Anoka County along
with the City of Lino Lakes is working on installing a playground area behind the YMCA at the
Legacy at Woods Edge development. The 49 Club is still in the works to be demolished by the
property owner sometime this year, so the site will be eligible for a TIF district in the future. The
North Oaks Development may need to have commercial sites zoned for future development. At
Apollo Dr. and Sunset Rd. will have a roundabout installed summer of 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.