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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: February 8, 2018
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Chad Wagner,
Thomas Colgan, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Michael Ruhland, Julie Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand, Kathy Laur
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Kohler to approve the minutes from December 7, 2017. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Vojtech and passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. Grochala presented Chapter 5: Economic Development of the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan. He also provided an overview of the recently completed “Economic Development
Business Recruitment Roadmap” prepared by Ady Advantage for Conexus Energy. The
Study included a broad range of research and survey information across Anoka County
leading to compilation of a county wide action plan. Specific findings of the report
include:
The perception of Anoka County is that it’s rural, something the County is
trying to change.
Target Industry Analysis recommended targeting light manufacturing, heavy
manufacturing, distribution and tracking, data centers and back office operations
such as medical services and call centers.
Clearwater Creek Business Park received positive reviews in the site analysis
component.
Staff noted that the will continue work with Anoka County and Conexus as part of the
City’s implementation of the Economic Development Plan.
Board members stated that the City was in a good position for economic development
and that the Main Street/35E corridor held a lot of promise.
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Mr. Grochala stated that the draft Comprehensive Plan will be going to the Planning and
Zoning in early March, open house in April, public hearing in May
B. Year End Review 2017
Mr. Grochala reviewed Economic Development activities that had taken place in the past
year. These included:
Review and amendment of the City’s Incentive policy
City sold land to the American Legion for a parking lot.
133 new residential permits were issued. The city anticipates that will increase
in 2018.
C. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala provided an overview of current projects.
New commercial building, All Seasons Rental, will be expanding.
Mini mobile moved out of industrial park.
Anoka County is proposing to pave Otter Lake Road from J to Cedar Street in
2018. West Shadow Lake and LaMotte will have work done this year.
City Council will be considering preparation of plans for extending utilities to
the 49 and CR J area.
A daycare center submitted a land use application for 49/Birch Street.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 AM.