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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
DATE: Thursday, October 2, 2008
MEMBERS
PRESENT: B. Combs, J. Helgemoe, K. Corson, K. Lodico, D. Roeser, J. Schwartz, M, Keller,
J. Milbauer (part), Joe Stranik
MEMBERS
ABSENT: None
OTHERS
PRESENT: M. Divine, Barb White (part)
GENERAL/MINUTES
Minutes
Minutes for August 28, 2008 were approved.
Charter Amendment Communications
Members again expressed a desire to support a charter change and to have their voices heard as a
group. Several members of EDAC met with Chris Deets, the communication consultant hired by
the city council to handle information regarding the proposed charter amendment. Members
reviewed an article proposed by Mr. Deets to include in a special newsletter. After discussion, an
outline of changes to the article included:
• Showing that this proposed change is consistent with goals and policies in the 20/30
Vision Plan and draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
• Showing the proposed change is consistent with EDAC’s objectives as outlined in the 5-
year economic development plan.
• The image and functionality of the city is important for economic growth of the city to
stabilize the tax base.
It was moved by Mr. Milbauer and seconded by Mr. Corson to submit a draft of their position
points to Mr. Deets after a final review of the position paper with the above points added. Motion
passed unanimously. Ms. Divine will send it out to members for review.
Visit Minneapolis North
Barb White, director of sales for the Hampton Inn joined EDAC for discussion of their interest,
along with Country Inn & Suites, to participate in Visit Minneapolis North (VMN), a visitors and
convention bureau. Ms. Divine explained that member pay a lodging tax which the city
administers. This money goes to the bureau to fund promotions for participating cities. Ms.
Divine handed out a rough draft of marketing materials that will be used to distribute to the
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board of directors of VMN to consider the inclusion of Lino Lakes in their territory. Ms. Divine
asked members to provide input into content and design. Members will look it over and get
suggestions to Ms. Divine. They suggested adding:
• Link to city website
• All restaurants rather than a select few
• Hay Days
• Blue Heron Days
• Medtronics
• Quad Chamber
EDAC 5-Year Plan
Members discussed a review of the 5-year action plan to ensure it remains consistent with EDAC
goals and the goals in the Comp Plan. Ms. Divine noted that there are many new faces on EDAC
since this plan was first adopted, and it would be good to hear some new ideas, considering the
current market conditions and the new Comp Plan. Ms. Keller suggested taking a couple of the
goals at a time, then formulating an action plan to implement those goals. Mr. Roeser suggested
that the format could be updated to make it more succinct for the council to understand.
Mr. Milbauer noted that EDAC has been talking about how they should be represented on the
EDA. He suggested members consider introducing the idea of the chair of EDAC being a
representative on the EDA.
Members will look at the plans and write down their ideas for the next meeting.
LEED Development
Ms. Divine sought members’ interest in having a LEED certification expert, who lives in Lino
Lakes, speak at a meeting. Green building is gaining momentum, but it is difficult to implement
in commercial/industrial construction because of higher front end costs. It could benefit the city
to become more aware, as there could be seed money from environmental agencies. Members
suggested waiting until first quarter of 2009 for the discussion.
The next EDAC meeting will be November 6.
Meeting adjourned.
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