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Planning & Zoning Board
January 11, 2023
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APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE: February 8, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 8:55 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Root, Perry Laden, Neil
Evenson, Nathan Vojtech, Issac
Wipperfurth
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Katie Larsen, Kelsey Gelhar, Julie
Whitney
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Michael Root called the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m. on January 11, 2023.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Neil Evenson moved to approve the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Nathan Vojtech. Motion carried 5-0.
5. OPEN MIKE
Mr. Root declared open mike at 6:31 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Perry Laden moved to close open mike. Motion was seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Open mike was closed at 6:32 p.m.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Phelps Road Stockpile Interim Use Permit
Ms. Kelsey Gelhar, Assistant City Engineer, presented the staff report.
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The applicant, Mr. Mark Smith, submitted a Land Use application for an interim use
permit for earth moving and stockpiling on a property located on Phelps Road (PID #24-
31-22-42-0004). The applicant is requesting approval of an interim use permit to place
approximately 71,000 cubic yards of suitable fill material on the site for use during future
industrial development. The stockpiles are proposed to be up to 15 feet higher than the
existing grade of the site. Three separate stockpiles are proposed.
Mr. Isaac Wipperfurth wanted to know if the permit for the 18 months was for the actual
moving of the soil. Ms. Gelhar stated that it was.
Mr. Evenson wanted to know the reason for two entrances. Ms. Gelhar stated where they
were working it would be good to have two entrances to keep the dirt tracking down.
Mr. Perry Laden asked when they want to remove the stockpiling do they need to acquire
another permit. Ms. Gelhar stated they would have to go back through the process.
Mr. Laden stated we have done these in the past and asked if the contractors were
responsible and if we received any complaints. Ms. Gelhar stated there was a little bit of
tracking when they first started but they have not received complaints.
Mr. Vojtech said he thought there was a guideline for sweeping the streets. Ms. Gelhar
stated she anticipates they have a sweeper to clean up.
Mr. Root invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Mark Smith, 2120 Otter Lake Drive, Lino
Lakes, MN 55110. Mr. Root wanted to know what would be done with the piles when
they are finished. Mr. Smith stated the area is low on material so in anticipation someone
would need material or need a place to put material they would be prepared for either
situation.
Mr. Root asked about road clean up. Mr. Smith stated the sweeper follows the trucks and
the site is clean at the end of the day.
Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
Mr. Vojtech moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Evenson. The
public hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
Mr. Laden moved to approve the interim use permit subject to conditions listed in the
staff report. Motion was seconded by Mr. Evenson. Motion carried 5-0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
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Staff provided an update on projects.
Mr. Wipperfurth moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech.
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant