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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: August 1, 2024
TIME STARTED: 8:00 a.m.
TIME ENDED: 9:13 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blakely LaCroix, Don Johnson, Patrick Kohler,
Nathan Vojtech, Jim Schueller, Keith Hembre
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Cravero, Steve Marchek, Chad Wagner,
Chris Spenner
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schueller called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at
8:00 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Vojtech made a motion to approve the June 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6 - 0.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Mr. Grochala presented the draft ordinance creating an Affordable Housing Trust fund.
He explained that the ordinance provided for different potential revenue sources and
proposed uses. The City Administrator and City Finance Director would have financial
oversight of the fund.
Mr. Kohler questioned if the funding could be used for acquiring properties that would be
demolished. Mr. Grochala responded that the City could provide those properties are
used to establish affordable housing.
Mr. Vojtech asked if this program would allow for assistance for sewer and water and
recommended that programs be focused on home exterior upgrades.
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Mr. Hembre asked for clarification on the administrative role of the Anoka County. Mr.
Grochala state that we likely would not use Anoka for admin purposes. Rather the City
would operate its own program that could supplement existing Anoka County programs.
Mr. Schueller explained that this ordinance would establish the fund. Programing and
use would be determined through a separate policy.
The EDAC was supportive of the proposed ordinance. They recommended that focus
should be on maintaining existing housing stock.
B. Main Street Corridor Master Plan Engagement
Mr. Grochala requested input from the EDAC on potential engagement stakeholders and
outreach strategies as the City prepares to proceed with the Main Street Corridor Master
Plan.
Mr. Kohler suggested adding the neighboring cities of Blaine, Columbus, and Ham Lake to
the list. Mr. Vojtech questioned what staff meant by adjacent neighborhoods, that the
site bordered other communities. Priority should be given to neighborhoods in Lino
Lakes.
The board emphasized it is important to establish a baseline of information, noting legal
limitations and processes the City must follow as examples. Build on knowledge as
process advances.
Using all forms of media with continual updates will be important. Open houses at the
beginning and end of project will be important.
C. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the committee on current City projects.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Hembre made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 a.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Vojtech. Motion was carried 6 - 0.
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