HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/2020 EDAC Minutes
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 September 3, 2020.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cravero made a MOTION to approve the August 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Vojtech, passing unanimously.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Woods Edge Developer Forum Follow-up
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. EDAC
members had several questions and noted additional information regarding the future of
the YMCA, census figures, and tax implications would be important to any future
decision on the property. As a first step, staff requested Ehlers to prepare a tax estimate
comparison of 4 different development options.
Mr. Kohler asked Mr. Grochala to explain what the service impacts would be per
scenario. Mr. Grochala explained what some of the service impacts would be with the
intention of looking deeper into this issue and analyzing which scenario would be most
cost effective. Mr. Cravero asked if additional residential development would place
pressure on the schools in the area. Mr. Grochala pointed out that the development splits
two school districts and that they could certainly have a conversation to assess what the
potential school impacts would be. Mr. Kohler wanted clarification on whether or not the
DATE : September 3, 2020
TIME STARTED : 8:02 A.M.
TIME ENDED : 8:55 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Jim Schueller, Andrew Cravero, Thomas Colgan,
Nathan Vojtech, Patrick Kohler
MEMBERS ABSENT : Julie Jeffrey-Schwartz, Chad Wagner,
Don Johnson
STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Janele Waterman, Jessica Eller
Economic Development Advisory Committee
September 3, 2020
Page 2
APPROVED MINUTES
original plan included standard apartments or age restricted. Mr. Grochala explained that
the original master plan just allowed for multi-family, however after reaching out to
developers senior housing, market rate, and luxury apartments all appear to be suitable
options. Mr. Cravero commented that he would prefer a multi-generational option. Mr.
Vojtech asked whether or not retail below apartments would be a feasible option. Mr.
Grochala commented that it is still a feasible option but it has not proven out very well in
suburban areas.
Mr. Grochala gave board members an update on the Chain of Lakes YMCA. Mr. Colgan
asked if the City has garnered any financial statements for the YMCA stating that it
would be helpful in understanding why they closed. Mr. Grochala commented that the
City does not monitor their financial records. Mr. Kohler asked if the City was seeing a
demand for distance learning facilities. Mr. Grochala stated that the school district is
seeing a shortage in their ability to provide daycare for distance learning. Mr. Kohler
asked if the YMCA facility is conducive to distance learning. Mr. Grochala stated that the
YMCA believes that they could arrange the facility to accommodate that.
B. Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition PUD Final Plan/Final Plat
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. The
applicant, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC has submitted a land use application for PUD
Final Plan/Final Plat for development of Phase 1, the senior living community.
C. Otter Crossing
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. The
applicant, Tyme Properties, LLC, is creating a 1.43 acre commercial subdivision located in
the northwest quadrant of Otter Lake Road and CSAH 14 (Main Street) for the purpose of
constructing a 7,800 sf commercial retail building. The name of the preliminary plat is
Otter Crossing.
D. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the committee on the status of the Anoka County Business Relief
Program.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravero made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 A.M. Motion was supported
by Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Eller, Community Development Intern