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Home My WebLink About03/07/2019 EDAC PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:00 A.M. Community Room AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 7, 2019 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. I-35E Technology Corridor B. Project Updates 4. ADJOURN CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: February 7, 2019 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Schueller, Thomas Colgan Andrew Cravaro, Patrick Kohler, Chad Wagner, Don Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Schwartz, Michael Ruhland, Nathan Vojtech OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand, Monika Mann APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Cravaro to approve the minutes from November 1, 2018 and seconded by Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. 49 & J Lyngblomsten Planned Unit Development Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. Board members questioned the public service impact of a senior care facility. Mr. Grochala stated that the Public Safety department and Lyngblomsten have had conversations regarding site protocol what Lyngblomsten staff can handle verses a call to public safety. Mr. Grochala noted that the project also be a job generator with over 50 positions with fairly decent wages. Mr. Grochala stated that construction would likely to begin in late summer. Mr. Johnson asked what the response has been from the business owners on the east side of Hodgson. Mr. Grochala responded that feedback from community members has been generally positive noting that the site development will bring water and sewer to the area. The townhouses will be rental homes and all property maintenance will be taken care of by Lyngblomsten. Mr. Grochala explained that staff was anticipating Lyngblomsten to submit a request for assistance to redevelop the area. If received the application will be evaluated against our business subsidy and a recommendation made by staff and our financial advisors. Staff has preliminarily looked at tax increment options and establishment of a housing district may be one possibilty. Under housing district, there are affordability requirements However, seniors typically meet the income requirements, by default. B. Business Retention and Expansion Program Survey Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the business retention and expansion program as well as the proposed 35E tech corridor. Staff noted the surveys would be sent to 30-40 businesses and anticipates a 25% response rate. Mr. Colgan stated that business want access to the high schools in similar context to college recruiting. There could be opportunities to get a workforce program initiated. Mr. Wagner stated that one of the issues he experiences is attracting workers due to the minimal affordable housing in the area. He noted a good portion of his staff live in Minneapolis and drive up daily. Mr. Grochala explained that as the City continues to grow, it will need to address this issue. Board members provided input to staff on ways to improve the survey. Mr. Schueller offered the committee as a way to help out with the survey and initial outreach. Mr. Colgan stated he has a list of contacts and could provide suggestions regarding the best way to help approach individuals. C. Project Updates An appraisal has been completed on the property south of 77th Street but an offer has not been made. Mr. Grochala spoke with the owner directly north of the site; the owner stated they are willing to sell and are interested in working with a developer. Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition will begin construction in the spring. Model homes will be going up in Watermark shortly. Sewer and water is nearly complete and grading is on hold for the winter. Nature's Refuge will be coming back to the City with final approvals. Love to Grow On is under construction. All Seasons Rental will begin construction shortly. The City is working with the Council on making an offer to construct a northeast drainage channel from Lennar property to Peltier Lake. 2 A new water tower is to be constructed by Fire Station #2. Mr. Schueller asked if the pickle ball courts have been approved. Mr. Grochala noted that Council is still working on it. Staff is continuing to work with Anoka County on attaining the old house, next to the Rice Lake Elementary School, to use as a well house. The White Bear Lake lawsuit is ongoing. The DNR has appealed the lawsuit and a decision will likely be made in the next 90 days. In the meantime, the City is unable to drill any new wells while the lawsuit is still going on. Mr. Wagner updated the committee on Chomonix Golf Course. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 A.M. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director EDAC MEETING DATE: March 7, 2019 REQUEST: 35E Technology Corridor Backl1round 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 approved the proposed amendment on February 14, 2019. 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 35E Technology Corridor mVI Vt 35 i i rj K-S •• Y 4. 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