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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16
and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, 8:00 A.M.
Community Room (not televised)
1.Call to Order and Roll Call
2.Approval of Minutes: January 8, 2026
3.Discussion Items
A.Lyngblomsten Mixed Use PUD Amendment Concept
B.Project Updates
ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE:January 8, 2026
TIME STARTED:8:00 a.m.
TIME ENDED:9:23 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Andrew Cravero, Blakely LaCroix, Patrick Kohler,
Nathan Vojtech, Suzy Guthmueller, Chad Wagner,
Sam Bennett
MEMBERS ABSENT:Barbara White
STAFF PRESENT:Michael Grochala, Jessica Eller, Marissa Ertel
1.CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Vojtech called the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting to order at
8:02 a.m. on January 8, 2026.
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. LaCroix made a motion to approve the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion
was supported by Mr. Kohler. Motion carried 6 – 0.
3.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Allowable Uses in Industrial Zoning Districts
Mr. Grochala presented the staff report.
Mr. Bennett stated that he does not see the benefit of trying to plan out these types
of development since aesthetically most of the buildings would look the same from
the outside.
Mr. Kohler stated that in his experience with distribution centers is that the drivers
make more money than the workers in the distribution centers. Mr. Kohler would like
to see manufacturing in that area.
Mr. Cravero mentioned that A.I. is becoming more prevalent, and that if there are
developers who want to build in that area it would be beneficial. Mr. Cravero is in
favor of allowing multiple uses in the area.
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Mr. Bennett worries that we would be wasting the acreage on industrial. Mr. Grochala
clarified that industrial buildings pay higher taxes.
Ms. Guthmueller stated that this area most likely wouldn’t be used for offices since
more businesses are opting not to go into the office anymore. Ms. Guthmueller also
had questions about whether data centers have been inquiring about the area. Mr.
Grochala stated that the area in question has been considered a technological corridor
but lacks the water and power to allow that intended use.
Mr. Wagner had questions about the environmental impacts of data centers and why
certain cities are against them coming in. Mr. Grochala stated that the biggest impact
would be water use.
Mr. LaCroix mentioned keeping in mind industries that will be outdated in the future
and whether this is something that is being considered.
Mr. Kohler likes the Brooklyn Park layout and thinks we should pursue a P.U.D.
Mr. LaCroix has concerns about aesthetics no matter where it’s built.
Mr. Vojtech stated that we should update the City Code to ensure that the screening is
more aesthetically pleasing.
Mr. Bennett mentioned setbacks and wondered if within the P.U.D. there was a way
to increase the setbacks.
Ms. Guthmueller had questions about whether there have been any serious inquiries
about the area. Ms. Guthmueller would like to see there be accommodations made to
entice industrial to the area to benefit the residential taxpayers in the city.
The committee was generally in favor of allowing more use for industrial areas with
some parameters.
B.Project Updates
Mr. Grochala provided project updates to the committee.
4.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Cravero made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 a.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Kohler. Motion was carried 7 – 0.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marissa Ertel, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Lyngblomsten Mixed Use PUD Amendment Concept
BACKGROUND
The Lyngblomsten Senior Community, located at the intersection of Hodgson Road and County
Road J, received Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval in 2019. The approved plan
included redevelopment of approximately 20 acres to accommodate senior rental townhomes,
senior independent living apartments, assisted living/memory care, and a skilled nursing
facility. Approximately five acres at the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J were
reserved for future commercial development.
Lyngblomsten recently obtained a PUD amendment modifying the skilled nursing facility from a
twostory, doublewing design to a threestory, singlewing structure. Construction of the
project is currently on hold.
Lyngblomsten is now considering a new proposal for the fiveacre commercial corner. They
intend to seek approvals for a fourstory mixeduse building that would include firstfloor
commercial space with independent living units on the upper floors. This concept would require
an amendment to the existing PUD.
At this time, no formal plans have been submitted. Staff is recommending an initial discussion
with the EDAC to gather preliminary comments, questions, and concerns regarding the concept.
Representatives from Lyngblomsten and their development team will attend the meeting to
provide a highlevel overview and engage in early dialogue with the EDAC.
EDAC CONSIDERATION
Discussion only to identify pros and cons and general acceptability of the proposal.
ATTACHMENTS
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