HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/05/2014 EDAC Minutes12/5/2013 EDAC DRAFT MINUTES 1
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: June 5, 2014
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Lou Masonick, Rebecca Glewwe, Nathan Vojtech, Thomas Colgan, Tami Wier
MEMBERS
ABSENT: Chad Wagner, Don Johnson, Rebecca Matt Kassner, Julie Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT: Kirsten Barsness,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by R. Glewwe to approve the minutes of April 3, 2014. The motion was seconded
by Tami Wier and passed unanimously.
5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN DISCUSSION
Kirsten Barsness, of Barsness Consulting provided an overview of the draft Economic
Development Plan. Ms. Barsness noted that of the four areas of opportunity identified in the
plan establishing a Business, Retention and Expansion (BRE) program is the primary goal. It is
also the program that the City has the most control over.
Ms. Barsness discussed next steps which included the development of a project work plan. The
committee discussed advantages to establishing the BRE program and opportunities to improve
communication with area businesses.
PROJECT UPDATES
Mr. Grochala provided an update on the status of existing and proposed development projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 a.m.