HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2025 EDAC MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE:
January 9, 2025
TIME STARTED: 8:00 a.m.
TIME ENDED: 9:20 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blakely LaCroix, Patrick Kohler, Chris Spenner,
Nathan Vojtech, Chad Wagner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Cravero
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Grochala, Julie Whitney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Grochala called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at
8:00 a.m. on January 9, 2025.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. LaCroix made a motion to approve the August 1, 2024 and October 10, 2024 meeting
minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 5 - 0.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. 2024 Year End Development Summary
Mr. Grochala reviewed the 2024 Development summary for the City. There was a
discussion regarding future development and the water supply situation.
B. Residential Density Discussion
Mr. Grochala explained that housing density continues to be an ongoing discussion with
development activity in the City. The EDAC discussed residential land use requirements
from the Comprehensive Plan at the October 2024 meeting. The City’s 2024 Land Use
Plan includes 7 land use districts that can accommodate residential uses at varying
densities. Mr. Grochala presented examples of residential projects of varying densities.
The committee discussed the difference between gross density and net density and what
the different densities would look like as an end result.
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C. Legacy at Woods Edge Property
Mr. Grochala presented the staff report and stated the Legacy at Woods Edge Planned
Unit Development was approved in 2004. As discussed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan,
the site is intended to integrate a mixture of commercial, and high density residential, and
public land uses in an attractive and cohesive design. The City continues to pursue
development of the remaining vacant parcels.
He noted that the previous two prospective purchasers where not able to meet the City’s
requirement to construct commercial prior to or in conjunction with construction of multi -
family development. Mr. Grochala suggested this position may need to be adjusted to
accomplish City goals for the property and requested guidance from the committee. The
committee suggested that staff provide a review of commercial land around the
interchange for discussion at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. LaCroix made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 a.m. Motion was supported by
Mr. Vojtech. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney, Community Development Administrative Assistant