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APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30
p.m. on April 13, 2022.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Rafferty was present to swear in Ken Kennedy and Michael Root.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
V. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Chair Tralle moved the election of chair and vice chair to the May 11, 2022 meeting.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Root made a MOTION to approve the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes and March
30, 2022 work session meeting minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Wipperfurth.
Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained.
VII. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:35 p.m.
DATE: April 13, 2022
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 8:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Tralle (Chair), Isaac Wipperfurth,
Nathan Vojtech, Michael Root,
Perry Laden, Ken Kennedy
MEMBERS ABSENT: Neil Evenson
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Janele Waterman
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Richard Dick, 8061 Lake Drive, asked the Board if his property will be rezoned if
Anderson Companies acquires the land adjacent to his property for development.
Mr. Grochala explained Mr. Dick’s property will likely be rezoned from industrial to
commercial as part of updating the City’s zoning ordinance in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan. He stated the City has not received a proposal from Anderson
Companies at this time. Nevertheless, Mr. Grochala said even if Mr. Dick’s property is
rezoned to commercial, Mr. Dick has the right to maintain his home or sell his home.
Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:41 p.m. Motion was supported by
Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Zoning Ordinance Update (General Updates), Kendra Lindahl, Landform
Ms. Kendra Lindahl, Landform, presented the staff report. She requested the
Planning and Zoning Board review the zoning ordinance updates concerning indoor
storage, agritourism, liquor standards, garage size, the urban transition district, and
neighborhood meetings and provide any further feedback.
Within the indoor storage section of the ordinance, the Board recommended staff
specify exterior overhead doors for individual units will not be allowed and exterior
doors not be allowed to face the public right-of-way.
Regarding agritourism, Doug Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive, Waldoch Farm, recommended
staff include verbiage in the ordinance concerning admissions for seasonal outdoor
activities. The Board, staff, and Mr. Joyer discussed the topic at length. The Board
recommended staff continue the conversation with Mr. Joyer in order to come to a
resolution.
With a vote of 5 – 0, the Board recommended staff change the name of the urban
transition district to future urban development. Mr. Kennedy abstained.
As to neighborhood meetings, the Board recommended a neighborhood meeting be
required after the concept plan is reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and
City Council.
B. Master Plan Studies Discussion
Mr. Grochala, Community Development Director, presented the staff report. He
asked the Board to clarify the scope and objectives of the proposed master plan
studies.
After further discussion, the Board recommended the City Council retain professional
services to prepare a gateway design study for Main Street from 21st Avenue to 24th
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Avenue, Main Street and Lake Drive, Main Street and Sunset Avenue, and the
identified locations in the Comprehensive Plan.
C. Project Updates
Staff provided verbal updates to the Board on current City projects.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Vojtech made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 5 – 0. Chair Tralle abstained.
Respectfully submitted,
Janele Waterman, Community Development Administrative Assistant