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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2003 EDAC Minutes 1 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: K. Hansmann, F. Chase, J. Schwartz, R. Jensen, H. Juni, H. Karth, T. Vacha MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Gorowsky, J. Milbauer OTHERS PRESENT: M. Divine, M. Grochala GENERAL/MINUTES Approval of minutes from February 6, 2003 were approved. 35E TRANSPORTATION STUDY Mr. Grochala said the first priority along 35E is transportation infrastructure. The city council has formed the Tri-City Coalition with Hugo, Centerville, Columbus Township and Anoka and Washington Counties. Reconstruction of the bridge is not in MnDot's plans. The cities need to come together with a plan in order to get MnDot support. The city is in a process to gather a list of traffic related issues. Members suggested:  Interchange on 80th Street  Development of collector streets  Another bridge crossing, potentially at Birch Street  County Road J full interchange  Connection of 35W and 35E APPOINTMENTS Miss Divine explained EDAC appointed a chair and vice-chair annually. Ms. Schwartz nominated Mr. Juni for chair. Mr. Vacha seconded the nomination. Mr. Vacha nominated Ms. Schwartz for vice-chair. Ms. Hansmann seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. STADIUM MARKET ANALYSIS Mr. Grochala summarized Anoka County's discussions with developers and with the Vikings regarding development potential within the county. The Vikings want to 2 consolidate their headquarters and summer camp facilities into one location. KKE Architects put together preliminary concepts of a stadium as a part of a larger development that includes commercial, industrial, corporate headquarters, hotel/conference center, and housing. Lino Lakes, along with Blaine and Columbus, have large tracts available (350-450 acres) for that type of development. Lino Lakes has two sites, each with one property owner, close to interchanges. The county is moving to the next step with a market analysis and a site-specific site plan and has asked the three cities to expend $7,000 towards its completion. This could be a billion-dollar project, and is moving towards the kind of development the city envisioned on this strip. The stadium is just a component of what is envisioned. Ms. Schwartz moved to support the city council approving the $7,000 expenditure for the study. Mr. Karth seconded the motion. Mr. Vacha asked about the Trout Air property. Mr. Jensen stated it was bought for freeway billboards. McCombs was a partner in that group, but it isn't considered for a stadium site. Mr. Jensen said the market analysis will decide the site. CSM and D.R. Horton are interested in developing the site with commercial and housing. Mr. Jensen suggested the developers talk to the county. Mr. Vacha asked if Centerville and Hugo should participate because they will benefit. Mr. Grochala said they may not agree that they will benefit as much, and at this point would complicate matters. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Grochala stated it will be discussed at the next work session. Opposition to the project may be present. Mr. Jensen said it would really help to have the city council endorse it and be aggressive in going after it. He added it would be good to have developers join this discussion. Mr. Grochala stated that a large development like this provides the opportunity for an overall assessment of impacts, and mitigation of those impacts. The city is already seeing the impact of the growth limits, developers are coming in with smaller pieces of land. In an effort to slow down growth, the city will end up with piecemeal development. Members agreed to have representation at the work session and talk to individual council members. VILLAGE PROJECT Mr. Grochala stated the Hartford Group has entered into a purchase agreement with the Taggs. They could start construction next year. They have stayed fairly consistent with the Krall plan. The Village project is necessary to complete the infrastructure for the YMCA. He is proposing that SEH be brought in as the consultant on the project to handle engineering, environmental, planning, etc. The council will be asked to commence an EAW. Traffic impacts are the big issue. A mitigation plan that Anoka County and MnDot agrees with will be necessary. A TIF district on the Tagg site will be necessary. The city has a $1 million commitment to the bridge and Hartford will be asking for assistance for land write down and infrastructure, which is heavy on amenities. 3 LAKE BUSINESS PARK Ms. Divine stated that a 265,000 sq. ft. distribution center is being proposed on the site. An EAW will also be needed on that site, and traffic issues will need to be addressed. It is not a heavy semi traffic user. Ms. Hansmann said it's difficult to take a left hand turn at the interchange now. Additional signalization will be needed, lane widening, turns lanes, etc. They will be requesting TIF, a new economic development district would have to be created. Mr. Grochala stated the TIF may be needed for infrastructure improvements. Staff has stressed the developer will need to meet high architectural standards because of its visibility and closeness to the school. Ms. Schwartz and Mr. Jensen expressed concern about the use for that site. ANOKA COUNTY CDA Ms. Divine stated legislation is pending that will give Anoka County the authority to create a Community Development Authority. This will give the county the ability to levy for economic development purposes. The current language in the legislation states that all the cities will be required to pay 40% of the levy, which will be used for marketing, etc., county-wide. The cities can opt out of the other 60%, but if the city choses to levy, those funds will be used within the city. This could benefit Lino Lakes because of its developability. It's not a lot of money, but it will help the county to market the area. The city will need to be proactive to ensure it benefits us. Meeting adjourned.