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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Schueller called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order
at 8:02 A.M. on June 4, 2020.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cravero made a MOTION to approve the May 7, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Wagner, passing unanimously.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. COVID – 19 Update – Outdoor Seating for Restaurants and Bars
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. On May 20,
Governor Walz announced bars and restaurants would be allowed to provide limited
outdoor dining services beginning June 1. Mr. Grochala commented while it provides
businesses with the opportunity to open to the public, there are several obstacles business
owners need to navigate in order to be able to serve the public. The City is actively
working with businesses who want to pursue outdoor dining options.
B. Lyngblomsten/County Road Improvements
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report.
Lyngblomsten will be seeking final plan and final plat approval from the Planning and
Zoning Board on June 10. The City is working with Lyngblomsten, Anoka County, and
Ramsey County on improvements to Hodgson Road and County Road J. Mr. Cravero
asked when we can expect the watermain work off of Raven’s Court to begin. Mr.
DATE : June 4, 2020
TIME STARTED : 8:02 A.M.
TIME ENDED : 8:30 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Jim Schueller, Andrew Cravero, Chad Wagner,
Thomas Colgan, Julie Jeffrey-Schwartz,
Nathan Vojtech, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson
STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Janele Waterman
Economic Development Advisory Committee
June 4, 2020
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APPROVED MINUTES
Grochala stated the watermain work is in the design process at this time. The project will
likely be bid out late fall and constructed next spring. The watermain and sanitary sewer
will be extended from Woodridge Lane to the Lyngblomsten site. The watermain will then
be continued through the Lyngblomsten site to Raven’s Court. Mr. Wagner inquired of
Lyngblomsten’s presale on the townhomes. Mr. Grochala replied while we do not have
hard data, Lyngblomsten has received a lot of interest from the public. Mr. Vojtech asked
what the requirements are for the townhomes. Mr. Grochala specified the townhomes are
rentals and have a minimum age requirement. Mr. Wagner questioned if the range for rent
has been determined. Mr. Grochala said he did not know what the range for rent was. He
further stated Lyngblomsten is working on establishing the price range.
C. Laborer’s Training Facility Expansion
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. A public
hearing will be held June 10th by the Planning and Zoning Board regarding the conditional
use permit for Laborer’s Training Center campus expansion.
D. Board Appointments
Mr. Kohler and Mr. Wagner received reappointment notices for the Economic
Development Advisory Committee. Mr. Vojtech was appointed to serve on the Planning
and Zoning Board. He will continue to serve on the Economic Development Advisory
Committee as well.
E. Updates
Mr. Grochala discussed an affordable housing grant, previously received from Met Council
for the Lakewood Apartment building. The grant was applied to the project as a loan and
was recently repaid in full. The money can be retained by the City for use in future
affordable projects or returned to Metropolitan Council. The Committee recommended
retaining the money for future use.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravero made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 A.M. Motion was supported
by Mr. Wagner. Motion carried 8-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Janele Waterman, Administrative Assistant