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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 10th 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.
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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.