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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 10, 2019
8:00 A.M.
Community Room
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. November 1, 2018
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. I-35E Technology Corridor
B. Project Updates
4. ADJOURN
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: November 1, 2018
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Andrew Cravaro, Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Chad Wagner, Julie Schwartz, Thomas Colgan, Michael Ruhland
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Cravaro to approve the minutes from September 6, 2018 and seconded by
Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. I-35E Corridor Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mr. Grochala introduced the staff report regarding the City initiated Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for the land located east of I-35E and north of Main Street/CSAH 14.
The City has been contacted about large development opportunities in this area.
The purpose of this amendment, it is to adjust the utility staging for the area to be available
with sewer and water after 2018. Following that change, the land use will adjust to business
campus and the zoning will continue to be R-BR (Rural -Business Rural).
The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on October 1 Oth and recommended
approval to be sent to City Council.
Mr. Cravaro asked if the City knows about the communication facilities in this area. Mr.
Grochala explained the power and fiber available in this area. Connexus, Great River
Energy, Anoka County, and Washington County are interested in a national marketing
campaign to promote this area as a technology corridor for the state.
Mr. Grochala communicated the types of businesses that are interested in this area
computer type businesses, medical manufacturing device facility, and data centers. There
has been interest from national firms.
EDAC recommended moving the I-35E Corridor Comprehensive Plan Amendment forward.
B. Project Updates
City Council has directed staff to get an appraisal and make an offer on the property at
Market Place Drive and 77th Street.
City Council approved staff to gather appropriate numbers and to have property acquisition
conversations with the property owners west of the 49/J property.
Lyngblomsten submitted an application. The City is anticipating the applicant will be
requesting assistance. Plans submitted are fairly consistent with what was initially submitted
and construction could possibly begin in 2019.
The City is in the process of working through a master development agreement with Lennar
for Watermark. City Council authorized preparation of plans and specs the northeast
drainage outlet.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 A.M.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
EDAC MEETING DATE: January 10, 2019
REQUEST: 35E Technology Corridor
Background
City staff has been working with neighboring communities along the I-35E Corridor to develop a
strategic marketing campaign to promote the 35E Corridor for business and industrial
development.
The City recently approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide land use and adjust
utility staging to accommodate development opportunities within the corridor. Metropolitan
Council is expected to act on the proposed amendment within the next two months.
Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County Economic Development Specialist and Bruce Sayler of Connexus
Energy will be present to discuss the project.
Requested EDAC Direction
Discussion Only.
Attachments
1. Corridor Map
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