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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: May 2, 2024
TIME STARTED: 8:02 a.m.
TIME ENDED: 9:27 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Cravero, Blakely LaCroix, Chris Spenner,
Patrick Kohler, Nathan Vojtech, Jim Schueller,
Keith Hembre, Chad Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Marchek, Don Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Julie Whitney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schueller called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at
8:02 a.m. on May 2, 2024.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cravero made a motion to approve the April 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 8 - 0.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Industrial Project Approvals. Marshan Industrial Park
Two industrial development projects are currently under review in the Marshan Industrial
Park. Additionally, Planning and Zoning Board has requested consideration of a Lake Drive
Architectural Overlay District.
The City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Lariat Companies, Inc., to
construct a multi-tenant industrial and indoor self-storage building on the south half of
the property. The north half is occupied by Lino Lakes Storage (mini storage). The project
includes 11 bays available for small business startups or construction related uses. During
the review of the Tech Center project, the Planning & Zoning Board proposed the creation
of a Lake Drive Architectural Design Overlay District. The intent would be to have an
increased design requirements for buildings adjacent to Lake Drive. Staff will be preparing
a project scope for consideration at a future meeting, but is requesting discussion by the
EDAC.
APPROVED MINUTES
Economic Development Advisory Committee
March 2, 2023
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Mr. Grochala said potentially a study would be done to look at the industrial and
commercial areas to determine design requirements in that area. Mr. Schueller expressed
a desire for EDAC to be part of the planning process.
B. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the committee on current City projects. There was a lengthy
discussion on the moratorium and the water situation for new developments. A
question was raised regarding financial securities and whether the City had any specific
requirements. Mr. Grochala explained that the city require security in the form of cash
or letter of credit at 150% of the public improvement costs. He stated he would need
to look into any specific bank requirements.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravero made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 a.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Hembre. Motion was carried 8 - 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney, Community Development Administrative Assistant
APPROVED MINUTES