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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/2022 EDAC PacketCITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:00 A.M. Community Room AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 4, 2021 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discuss Strategic Plan Implementation B. 35E Master Plan and Grant Application C. Project Updates 4. ADJOURN 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 8:00 A.M. on November 4, 2021. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to approve the October 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Draft 5-Year Strategic Plan Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. From past discussions and review of the 2014 Strategic Plan, staff has assembled a draft 2021 – 2025 5-year plan for EDAC’s review and consideration. Mr. Vojtech asked how often the City is acquiring properties for potential redevelopment. Mr. Grochala stated it is dependent on when properties become available. He recommended identifying high-priority properties so the City is ready to take action when available properties meet long-term development and infrastructure needs. Mr. Colgan commented that provided the City does not take any undue environmental risks on any of these acquisitions, it is a great idea. DATE : November 4, 2021 TIME STARTED : 8:00 A.M. TIME ENDED : 9:10 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Patrick Kohler, Thomas Colgan, Chad Wagner MEMBERS ABSENT : Andrew Cravero, Don Johnson, Julie Jeffrey- Schwartz STAFF PRESENT : Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Jessica Eller Economic Development Advisory Committee November 4, 2021 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Grochala stated these are opportunities to save money in the long term and make it easier for redevelopment to happen. Mr. Wagner asked if the City has a dedicated pool of funds to acquire properties. Mr. Grochala said no. One of the challenges will be figuring out how we do that. Mr. Wagner agreed with Mr. Colgan and thinks it is a great idea anytime you can have some control of land. Mr. Grochala stated the City is trying to keep the playing field level and make it reasonable to redevelop. He said the City needs to develop a plan to allow the City Council to set aside funds for strategic acquisitions. Mr. Vojtech asked if there was going to be an opportunity for public input regarding the recreation center. Mr. Grochala stated once the facility is up and running, the public will have the opportunity to comment on its changes over time. Mr. Kohler asked when the committee will see demographic data from the latest census. This information will be important when considering some of these goals. Mr. Grochala said yes, it is just a matter of when they get the data compiled. Chair Schueller asked if there was going to be any changes to the document. Mr. Grochala said that there may be one or two typos, but there would be no material changes. Mr. Kohler made a MOTION to recommend approval of the draft 5-year Strategic Plan. Motion was supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 5 – 0. B. Take 5 Car Wash and Oil Change PUD Concept Plan Review Ms. Eller, Community Development Intern, presented the staff report. The applicant, Boing US HOLD CO, Inc., submitted a Land Use Application for a PUD Concept Plan for a proposed car wash facility and separate oil change facility at 601 Apollo Drive. Per the Marketplace Planned Development Overlay (PDO) Design Guidelines Ordinance No. 03-05 and site plan, this lot is to be developed as a bank. The applicant is looking for input from advisory boards and City Council as to whether there is interest to amend the PDO Ordinance to change the site use from a bank to a car wah and oil change building. Economic Development Advisory Committee November 4, 2021 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Wagner asked if TCF bank owns this site. Mr. Grochala said yes. He stated this is probably the premier site in the City, but it has not developed in 20 years. The site does have a high value on it and there are a number of restrictions on it due to the PDO. Chair Schueller stated he has concerns that the first thing people may see upon entering that area is a car wash. Mr. Grochala commented the PUD on this site gives some unique flexibility in that we have the ability to say no if we do not like the use. There are a number of issues that staff have identified with the site plan in and of itself and we should consider if this is the type of use we want to consider on that site. Ms. Larsen commented staff recommended the applicant submit a concept plan first to get input from advisory boards and City Council as to whether there is interest to amend the PDO Ordinance. Mr. Kohler commented a car wash would look nice for a couple of years, but is concerned it would become an eyesore. Mr. Wagner asked if they are hung up on the high visibility of this site or if there is another site that staff could direct them towards. Ms. Larsen commented she has directed them to other sites in the area. Mr. Vojtech asked if it is a full-service car wash. Ms. Larsen stated staff has not received that level of detail from the applicant. Chair Schueller asked if Discount Tire does oil changes. Mr. Grochala said no. When we consider the zoning of the area, there is quite a lot of commercial land that can accommodate this project. Mr. Colgan asked what car stacking looks like at peak times. Mr. Vojtech commented there are always lines on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Ms. Larsen stated stacking is a concern and something that would have to be looked at if the project were to move forward. Mr. Wagner liked the concept plan. He hoped the concept plan would be developed, but at a different location. Economic Development Advisory Committee November 4, 2021 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Chair Schuller commented that, according to the site plan, the view from Lake Drive is the back of the building. Mr. Grochala commented there would need to be some architectural improvements if this project were to move forward. Mr. Kohler made a MOTION to recommend denial of the Take 5 Car Wash and Oil Change PUD Concept Plan. Motion was supported by Mr. Wagner. Motion carried 4 – 0. Mr. Colgan abstained. C. Project Updates Mr. Grochala provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects. IV. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 A.M. Motion was supported by Mr. Kohler, passing unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jessica Eller, Community Development Intern 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM 3A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director EDAC MEETING DATE: January 6, 2022 TOPIC: ED Strategic Plan Implementation BACKGROUND The City Council adopted the Economic Development Strategic Plan on December 13, 2021. The plan includes an implementation matrix to track responsibilities and progress. Staff has made an initial attempt to input assignments and proposed completion dates. These are somewhat aggressive and subject to change based on staffing, funding, and priority. Staff is seeking the EDAC’s assistance to input the proposed assignments and deadlines. EDAC CONSIDERATION Discuss and prioritize implementation schedule. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Strategic Plan Implementation Matrix Lino Lakes Economic Development Strategic Plan 10 EDAC Strategic Plan Implementation Matrix PRIORITY 1: Develop Balance of Woods Edge Property ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Conduct a Market Study to evaluate options for highest and best use and evaluate market support Staff, Consultant Q2, 2022 b. Revisit Master Plan, if necessary, based on information received from Market Study Staff, Consultant, EDAC, PZ and City Council Q4, 2022 c. Coordinate development opportunities with City/Rec Center development Staff Ongoing d. Solicit development interest through an RFP process for the site Staff Q1, 2023 PRIORITY 2: Business Retention and Expansion Program ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Identify business and industry sectors to target Staff, EDAC Q1, 2022 b. Coordinate BR&E program with other economic development organizations such as Chambers, Anoka County and GREATERMSP. Staff Ongoing c. Develop process for setting up retention visits. Staff Q2, 2022 d. Develop process for conducting the visits. Consultant Q2, 2022 e. Develop matrix and schedule for reporting out feedback from the retention visits. Staff Q2, 2022 Implementation Lino Lakes Economic Development Strategic Plan 11 PRIORITY 3: Workforce Development Plan ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Determine workforce needs of current businesses using information from BRE visits. EDAC, Staff Q4, 2022 b. Presentation from Anoka County Careerforce about potential programs and opportunities. Staff, Anoka County Q1, 2022 c. Host workforce development event with Anoka County on potential opportunities Staff, EDAC Q2, 2023 d. Create workforce development program to assist and attract new businesses and industries. Staff EDAC Q4, 2023 PRIORITY 4: Identification of Potential Redevelopment Areas and Strategic Acquisitions ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Identify areas for potential redevelopment and those needed for infrastructure expansion based on land use plan. Staff, EDAC Q1, 2022 b. Develop strategy for City acquisition of land when available. Staff, EDAC Q2, 2022 c. Develop policy for the use and type of assistance for redevelopment projects. Staff, EDAC, City Council Q4, 2022 d. Develop and implement strategy to encourage redevelopment of sites. Staff, EDAC, City Council Ongoing Lino Lakes Economic Development Strategic Plan 12 PRIORITY 5: Continue to Promote Development of the I-35E/Main Street Corridor ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Identify targeted industries for attraction. Staff, EDAC Q3, 2022 b. Coordinate information from BRE program to help identify businesses considering expansion. Staff Q1, 2023 Ongoing c. Strengthen relationship with GREATERMSP and DEED to receive “Requests for Information” from national and local site selection firms. Staff Ongoing d. Pursue planning and development of key infrastructure improvements Staff, City Council Ongoing PRIORITY 6: Updating and Expanding the City Marketing Materials ACTION STEPS ASSIGNED TO DEADLINE STATUS a. Review current materials and update community profile. Staff, EDAC Q1, 2022 b. Coordinate marketing efforts and materials with other organizations. Staff Ongoing c. Identify information for targeted industries to include in materials. Staff, EDAC Ongoing d. Develop material that explains available programs and the City’s policy on incentives. Staff Q4, 2022 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM 3B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director EDAC MEETING DATE: January 6, 2022 TOPIC : NE 35E Area Master Plan BACKGROUND The NE quadrant of 35E and Main Street has been the focus of a number of planning and infrastructure projects over the past 10 years. These projects included: § 2012 The Northeast Drainage Area study to develop a drainage route for future storm water management. § 2018 Comprehensive Plan amendment establishing a business park land use district and extending utility staging. § 2019 the City evaluated trunk utility needs and conceptual layouts for the Otter Lake Road extension. § 2020 I-35E Corridor AUAR was updated in 2015 and 2020. § 2021 the City completed the drainage outlet to Peltier Lake, completing the new drainage system from 35E to Peltier Lake. § 2021 Winter Wetland bank evaluation was started. § 2022 the drainage extension under 35E is planned to be constructed. In addition, staff is currently work on subwatershed trunk drainage improvements to service the land east of 35E and completing wetland delineations as part of the planning for Otter Lake Road. Because of much of the infrastructure planning is interrelated, staff is proposing to complete a master plan covering approximately 400 acres lying north of Main Street and east of 35E. The purpose of the plan would be to determine a preferred alignment of Otter Lake Road, create a regional stormwater plan for the area, determine sanitary sewer and water routing, and obtain land and engineering information necessary to apply for various federal funding grant opportunities made available by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Staff has been working with the City’s Engineer WSB and Associates on a proposal to complete the study. EDAC CONSIDERATION Discussion on proposed study. ATTACHMENTS 1. 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