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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE:
September 5, 2024
TIME STARTED: 8:02 a.m.
TIME ENDED: 9:18 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Cravero, Blakely LaCroix, Don Johnson,
Patrick Kohler, Nathan Vojtech, Chad Wagner,
Chris Spenner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Schueller, Keith Hembre, Steve Marchek
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Julie Whitney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Grochala called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at
8:02 a.m. on September 5, 2024.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting minutes were not approved and will be placed on the approval of minutes for the
October 3, 2024 meeting.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Roers Companies, Land Purchase
Mr. Grochala informed the EDAC that Roer’s Companies made an offer to purchase 6.27
acres of EDA owned property in the Legacy at Woods Edge Development. He explained
that Roers Companies is a national real estate development firm based in the Twin Cities.
Their focus is on multi-family residential developments and generally collaborate with
partners on commercial components. The Woods Edge project would include a market
rate multi-family building with opportunities for commercial development on a portion of
the property. This use is generally consistent with the land use plan and zoning for the
site.
The EDA had counter offered including a requirement that the commercial component be
built prior to or in conjunction with the residential component. While Roers was
agreeable to the price, they could not commit to the commercial stipulation. It is not
likely that they will move forward.
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Mr. Grochala noted that this is the 2nd recent offer on the property that has expired as a
result of the commercial stipulation. Additional, discussion and planning may be required
to set goals and expectations for the site.
B. North Oaks Companies, Wilkinson Waters Planned Unit Development Concept Plan
The applicant, Wilkinson Waters LLC, is proposing a master planned development located
on North Oaks Company Inc. property located south of County Road J/Ash Street/CSAH
32, west of Centerville Road/CSAH 21 and north of Wilkinson Lake Boulevard. The
development contains 4 parcels totaling approximately 76 gross acres and consists of mix
of residential housing types and commercial development. The proposed development is
called Wilkinson Waters.
Representatives Lauren Grouws & Mark Houge from the development company were in
attendance and answered questions from the committee. Mr. Houge requested
information from the City for monument information so they can reserve a space for it.
Mr. Houge also asked for feedback as to what types of business’ the committee would like
to see there? Comments from the committee were as follows:
• Based on the developer’s prior projects to the south, which include high
architectural standards and emphasis on environmental preservation and
restoration, this appears to be an ideal partnership for the City.
• High Architectural and landscaping standards should be established particularly
along Centerville Road and the gateway area.
• Landscaping at the gateway.
• Public recreational opportunities should be provided, passive or active.
• Supports commercial development along the entryway
• No issue with the inclusion of studio apartments provided number is capped.
• No need to require a specific affordability component to development.
• Restoration of natural areas should be incorporated into project.
• Water service agreement with White Bear Township should be long term until Lino
Lakes is able to provide service to the area.
B. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the committee on current City projects.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Grochala ended the meeting at 9:18 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney, Community Development Administrative Assistant