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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, March 3, 2022
8:00 A.M.
Community Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 3, 2022
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Anoka County Job Training Center/CareerForce Presentation
B. Project Updates
4. ADJOURN
DRAFT 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 8:00 A.M. on February 3, 2022.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Kohler made a MOTION to approve the January 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Vojtech, passing unanimously.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Strategic Plan Implementation – Redevelopment & Land Acquisition
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. He
requested feedback from the committee regarding the City’s funding sources for
redevelopment and strategic acquisitions.
Mr. Wagner recommended the City utilize the Anoka County HRA and Lino Lakes
Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy to establish a fund for redevelopment
and strategic acquisitions.
The committee discussed how to best present a levy to the public.
Mr. Hembre asked how much capital the City needs for redevelopment and land
acquisition.
DATE: February 3, 2022
TIME STARTED: 8:00 A.M.
TIME ENDED: 9:11 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech, Patrick Kohler,
Chad Wagner, Don Johnson, Keith Hembre,
Steve Marchek
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Cravero, Julie Jeffrey-Schwartz
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Janele Waterman
Economic Development Advisory Committee
February 3, 2022
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DRAFT MINUTES
Mr. Grochala stated the City is trying to establish and maintain a fund of approximately
$500,000.
The committee discussed land acquisition strategies.
Mr. Hembre asked if it would be viable for the City to acquire a $500,000 bond for
redevelopment purposes.
Mr. Grochala explained the state dictates which authorities the City can work with for
bonding services. He was unsure if that would be a viable choice, but he told the
committee he would explore the option.
Mr. Hembre inquired if a City owned parcel is sold, could a portion of those funds be
reserved for the redevelopment and strategic acquisitions fund.
Mr. Grochala stated if there are proceeds after the land is sold, the City can designate
the profits. He recommended the City pursue the EDA levy as the main funding source
and include interfund loans as a secondary source. He noted he would talk to the
Finance Director to see if there are any other feasible options.
Mr. Kohler said he would like to see a list of all City owned properties.
Mr. Grochala commented the City owns many parcels, but not all of them are for sale.
He said he would assemble a list of for sale parcels and provide it to the committee at
one of the following meetings.
B. Strategic Plan Implementation – Marketing
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. He
informed the committee City staff will be updating the community profile handout and
drafting the 2021 EDA Report.
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 9:11 A.M. Motion was supported
by Mr. Wagner, passing unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
EDAC MEETING DATE: March 3, 2022
TOPIC: Anoka County Job Training Center/CareerForce
Presentation
BACKGROUND
The City’s Economic Development plan highlighted the preparation of a Workforce
Development plan as a priority. Learning about programs and services provided by the Anoka
County Job Training Center/CareerForce was identified as one of the initial action steps.
Maria Lourey-Bowen is the Workforce Development Specialist with Anoka County. She is
responsible for coordinating partnerships with employers, local chambers, colleges, schools, job
seekers and job training center staff. Maria will be providing an overview of the services
currently provided by Anoka County.
Board members will have an opportunity to discuss different aspects of the programs and what
supportive role the City could play in assisting our local businesses.
EDAC CONSIDERATION
Discuss only.
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