HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-26 - EDA Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
MINUTES
DATE: April 13, 2026
TIME STARTED: 7:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:18 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: President Ruhland, Vice President Rennaker, Treasurer Nelson,
Members Rafferty and Lyden
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: EDA Executive Director Karen Anderson, EDA Secretary Roberta Colotti,
EDA Assistant Treasurer Tracy Thoma, and Community Development Director Mike Grochala.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
President Ruhland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the March 23, 2026, EDA Meeting Minutes as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Rafferty
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
4. Public Hearing, Resolution No. 26-02, Approving Development District No. 2 and an
Economic Development Program Therefor
President Ruhland opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Teresa O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, Lino Lakes, stated that she is not opposed to the
public works facility project, which is planned within Development District No. 2,
however, she has some questions about the project. She questioned if the existing public
works building was on well and septic or had municipal water and sewer service. She
reviewed the proposed municipal water line for this project and asked if that was the
most efficient route. She asked if the proposed sanitary sewer and associated lift station
were the most cost-effective option compared to constructing a septic system. She
suggested that the City could consider the Town Center development area for the new
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public works facility as there is water and sewer access to that buildable property. She
asked if the existing park near the public works building would be impacted by the project.
President Ruhland thanked Ms. O'Connell for her comments. He stated that the City has
worked to design the most cost-effective option for the construction of the public works
facility. The impact of inflation on the project costs over the years as this has been planned
have been significant. He asked the Community Development Director to provide
additional project details.
The Community Development Director stated that the City evaluated the option of well
and septic systems for this project. It was identified that we would need to construct new
systems. The required placement of the well and septic systems would have impacted the
buildable area for the project. He stated that in designing the water and sewer lines
alternative routes were reviewed and the current plan was determined to be most cost
effective. He reviewed the recreation facilities, including the softball field and hockey rink
that will be removed as part of the site development. He stated that new pickleball courts
are planned and that the Parks Board would be developing a plan for the construction of
the site park amenities.
Ms. O'Connell stated that the project letter sent to the area residents states that existing
properties will not be required to connect to municipal water and sanitary sewer service,
with the project. She asked if new homes constructed in the area would be required to
connect to municipal water and sanitary sewer.
The Community Development Director stated that there is a Metropolitan Urban Service
Area (MUSA) for services. As new development occurs, the development project
proposals will be reviewed and if the development is within that area they will need to
connect and if outside of the MUSA they will not be able to connect.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Rafferty
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-02, Approving Development District No. 2 and an
Economic Development Program Therefor.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
5. Notices and Communications
i. The next Economic Development Authority meeting is Monday, April 27, 2026,
immediately following the 6:30 p.m., Regular City Council meeting.
6. Adjournment
President Ruhland adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
These minutes were approved by the Economic Development Authority on April 27, 2026.
Attest:
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
EDA Secretary
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k4�cl,chael Ruhlan
EDA President