HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2008 EDAC MinutesApproved
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: Thursday, February 7, 2008
MEMBERS
PRESENT: B. Combs, J. Helgemoe, J. Schwartz, M. Keller, K. Corson, K. Lodico,
MEMBERS
ABSENT: J.Milbauer, M.C. Pap
OTHERS
PRESENT: M. Divine
GENERAL/MINUTES
Action Item: Hodgson Road/County Road J Proposal – Ms. Divine outlined a proposal from
Muir Companies for a grocery anchor with added retail on the northwest corner of Hodgson/Cty
R. J. She listed a number of issues:
• The project is different from the Master Plan that was approved, therefore it would need a
Comp Plan amendment
• Utilities need to be brought to the site
• Road improvements and signalization are required
• Neighbors have been opposed to a grocery store on that site
• TIF will likely be required to assist with acquisition and improvements
Members discussed how other projects have made themselves compatible with the
neighborhoods. There was a lot of citizen participation into the master plan, and so council will
be concerned about changing it unless the developer can work through neighborhood issues.
Members were in consensus that Muir Company was a high quality developer with resources that
could make the project work. This site is a gateway to Lino Lakes should do what is necessary to
redevelop the area. There is a greater good that needs to be considered. Mr. Corson moved to
support the concept plan as an appropriate use for 49/J and to recommend to the city council the
maximum use of available TIF for redevelopment of 49/J, while recognizing certain issues need
to be resolved, including but not limited to traffic, lighting and buffering. Ms. Keller seconded
the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Business Survey Update
The survey is complete and will go out shortly. The council will be notified that it is going out.
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel Update
Ms. Schwartz stated the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Panel was looking at numbers of how
many houses the city would expect by 2030. The numbers were the historic number of permits,
the Met Council’s projection based on the last Comp Plan, and what the market is likely to be.
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The number that was voted on was 300 units, which was the market driven amount. Ms.
Schwartz said she voted against it in the spirit of cooperation with those who had worked on the
last Comp Plan and had capped the units at 147/year, which was a very difficult plan to pass. The
panel also went through goals and strategies. The next step will be a joint panel/city
board/council meeting.
Updates
Ms. Divine stated Magnet Street has made application to build a facility on a commercial site
next to Surfside Seaplane Base. It will be an administrative review and they intend to begin
construction this spring.
Main Street Village is a McDonald’s, gas station and strip mall on 35E and Cty. Rd. 14.
Quad Chamber
The mayor will be giving a State of the City address on Feb. 14 at the Hampton Inn.
Meeting adjourned.
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