HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/2012 EDAC MinutesEDAC MINUTES APRIL 16, 2012
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CITY OF LINO LAKES 1
MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING & ZONING 2
BOARD AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3
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DATE : April 16, 2012 5
TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m. 6
TIME ENDED : 8:30 p.m. 7
MEMBERS PRESENT 8
Mayor and Council 9
Members of P&Z and EDAC 10
Gordon Hughes and Cathy Bennett from ULI 11
Rick Collins, Ryan Companies 12
Rusty Fiefield, Northland Securities 13
Dan Cornejo, Cornejo Consulting 14
Bill Beard, The Beard Group 15
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Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director Michael 17
Grochala; Economic Development Coordinator Mary Alice Divine; City Planner Paul Bengtson; 18
Community Development Assistant Dawn Bugge 19
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“Navigating the New Normal Workshop” 21
Mr. Gordon Hughes and Cathy Bennett from the Urban Land Institute presented both national and 22
local demographics showing rapid population shifts occurring, changes in housing types resulting 23
from the population trends, and changes in development patterns and markets. A panel discussion 24
ensued with members of the development community explaining the changes in development since 25
2007, including the fact that there are fewer developers in today’s market. Developers explained what 26
they look for in a community and how cities can position themselves to attract development. 27
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A discussion period followed with council and board members asking questions of the panel. 29
Discussion items included: 30
Nationally baby boomers and Gen Y are looking for smaller homes, often prefer to rent. 31
Development has slowed due to lack of capitol, glut of existing space, fewer developers 32
Developers go to the places that are easiest to develop 33
Retail follows rooftops. Lino Lakes will have to increase total households and density to 34
support additional retail 35
Developers need certainty. Developers would rather hear a “fast” no than a “slow” maybe 36
because of “pursuit costs” to get to an approval. 37
Specific site plans can deter development. Flexibility is important 38
Lino Lakes can be a choice for people who want suburban lifestyle 39
Diversity of housing helps retain those who grew up in Lino Lakes 40
City attributes such as the YMCA and trails can assist development 41
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Meeting adjourned, 8:30 p.m. 43
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