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APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Thursday, July 13, 2000 MEMBERS PRESENT: F. Chase, D. Gorowsky, H. Juni, B. Rehbein, T. Vacha, J. Schwartz (part); MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Haselman, J. Milbauer, R. Jensen OTHERS PRESENT: M. Divine, D. Carlson, B. Johnson, B. Wessel, J. Smyser, Ross Fefercorn, Mark Vargo, Jeff Knutson, Greg Hayes, J. Bergeson GENERAL/MINUTES Mr. Juni moved to approve minutes of June 1, 2000. Mr. Gorowsky seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. TOWN CENTER DESIGN STANDARDS Mr. Wessel stated that the EDAC meetings would be recorded at the request of a council member who could not attend the meetings. Ms. Divine stated she would take roll call so that members present are identified on tape. Mr. Wessel explained to the committee that staff had submitted a Livable Communities grant application for $1.5 million in a joint effort with developers Ross Fefercorn and John Duffy to receive implementation funds for the Village Development. Ms. Carolyn Krall was hired with Livable Community planning funds the city has already received to help refine the plan to current market realities for the submission. However, it is unlikely that the city will be competitive this round unless the design standards are in place and the Comprehensive Plan is approved. Mr. Wessel discussed his perception of the issue of going from design standards, through the regulatory ordinance process, to the development, versus design guidelines, through a design review committee, to development. The city has approached the issue through the ordinance route, which is less flexible. This process could result in slower development, but better ensures the city gets what it wants. Mr. Wessel suggested that staff could make some recommendations that meld standards with guidelines.