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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: April 5, 2018
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Andrew Cravaro
Thomas Colgan, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson, Michael Ruhland, Julie Schwartz
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Chad Wagner,
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala
APPOINT CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Mr. Grochala opened the meeting and requested nominations or volunteers for the position of
Chair. Mr. Schuler volunteered to accept the positon of Committee Chair. He was appointed
unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Ruhland to appoint Mr. Vojtech Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Colgan and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Vojtech to approve the minutes from February 8, 2018. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Kohler and passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. Grochala provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the City
Council was considering the elimination of the mixed use district designation. Mr.
Grochala provided an overview of the existing mixed use parcels, proposed
commercial/residential splits and proposed housing density.
Board members questioned how would existing mixed use parcels be guided if district is
eliminated and how would affordability requirements be handled. Mr. Grochala stated
that those are issues that would need to be addressed. Decisions would need to be made
to reguide parcels either residential or commercial. Additionally, the density range with
the High Density area would need to be reevaluated to meet both affordability goals and
address the overall 3.0 unit per acre density requirement for sewered residential use.
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B. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the board on three proposed commercial projects currently going
through the approval process including Distinctive Elements contractor office, Love to
Grow On day care and the Main Street Shoppes project.
Mr. Johnson asked about the West Shadow Lakes Drive reconstruction. Mr. Grochala
stated that a lakeshore owners meeting was being held to discuss the outlet elevation of
Reshanau Lake. He stated the project includes raising the road elevation and replacement
of the outlet culvert. This has the potential to impact lake elevations. Staff is working
with DNR, RCWD, and the Army Corps of Engineers on the design permitting process.
Mr. Schwartz asked how the project was being funded. Mr. Grochala stated that the
street and storm sewer portion was being paid for through property taxes. The sewer and
water extensions are being assessed against benefitting properties.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 A.M.