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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: August 2, 2018
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Andrew Cravaro, Michael Ruhland, Julie Schwartz, Jim Schueller, Nathan
Vojtech, Thomas Colgan
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Don Johnson, Patrick Kohler, Chad Wagner
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Vojtech to approve the minutes from June 7, 2018 and seconded by Mr.
Cravaro, passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Lyngblomsten Senior Community
Lynbblomsten submitted a request for review of a PUD Concept Plan. Mr Grochala
explained that the they have taken previous submittal comments and incorporated into the
plan, including preservation of buffers, the height of the main building transitions from 2
stories on the west side to four along Hodgson Road. Density within the Comprehensive
Plan states 8-15 units per acre, Lyngblomsten Concept Plan is 14.46 units per acre.
Committee members had questions about transportation improvements. Mr. Grochala
stated that the City has met with Anoka County and applicant will be required to submit a
traffic study.
Mr Grochala noted that the corner properties where not included in the development
proposal. The developer is evaluating potential options but may request public assistance
to complete.
The committee noted it was an important entrance to the city and generally supported
working with the developer to incorporate the corner properties into the site.
Committee members requested information on the potential tax base creation. Mr.
Grochala stated in would have a rough estimate determined and provide at a future
meeting.
Applicant wants to be moving dirt by spring with a yearlong build
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B. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala stated that Lennar is planning to break ground on the Watermark project in
August. Phase 1 plat has been submitted and includes approximately 190 lots.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 A.M.