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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE:
February 6, 2025
TIME STARTED: 8:00 a.m.
TIME ENDED: 9:26 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Blakely LaCroix, Patrick Kohler, Randy Rennaker,
Sam Bennett, Andrew Cravero
MEMBERS ABSENT: Suzy Guthmueller, Chris Spenner, Nathan Vojtech,
Chad Wagner
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 February 6, 2025.
2. ELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE CHAIR
Nathan Vojtech was nominated as Chair and Patrick Kohler was nominated as Vice Chair.
Mr. Cravero made a motion to accept the nominations. The motion was supported by Mr.
LaCroix. Motion carried 5 – 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cravero made a motion to approve the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 5 - 0.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Town Center Commercial Development
Mr. Grochala presented an overview of land availability within the “Town Center” area,
noting that over 60 acres remained for future development. 9 acres are owned by the
City.
The EDAC discussed the site location, walkability, and amenities to draw people into the
area. Event planning opportunities and impediments where discussed. Mr. Grochala
noted that the “Community Green” located in the center of the development has been
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underutilized. This area includes a fountain, along with a pergola/stage area, and was set
up to host music events and farmers markets. The prevailing opinion was that events in
and of themselves would not generate commercial market demand.
Mr. Grochala stated that he would be setting up a panel of commercial real estate brokers
for the March 6, 2025. This will give the EDAC opportunities to ask questions and gain
insight into the commercial market and demand.
B. Project Updates
Mr. Grochala updated the committee on current City projects.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravero made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 a.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. LaCroix. Motion was carried 5 - 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Whitney, Community Development Administrative Assistant