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5/2/2013 EDAC APPROVED MINUTES 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: May 2, 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Stranik, T. Colgan, L. Masonick, C. Wagner, J. Schwartz, M. Kassner, D. Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: L. Thor, B. Combs, OTHERS PRESENT: M. Grochala APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by L. Masonick to approve the minutes of April 4, 2013. The motion was seconded by J. Schwartz and passed unanimously. RE-INDOCTRINATION BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MIKE GROCHALA Mr. Grochala provided an overview of the transition process due to the retirement of Economic Development Coordinator Mary Divine. He stated that the City will not be filling that position in the short term. A general discussion was had regarding the role of the committee. The board discussed being an advocate for development, continuing to be involved in policy development and project financing as being proactive by assisting with city marketing efforts. LAKE DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT Mr. Grochala updated the Committee on the status of the existing enforcement action regarding outdoor storage at 7309 Lake Drive. The property has been previously used as a Contractor Shop with accessory storage. This was a legal non-conforming use that was originally established in the mid 70’s. The property is now being used for the storage of construction trailers which is not a permitted use. The City Council is currently working with the property owner to evaluate options for conformance. Mr. Grochala noted that outdoor storage as accessory to a permitted use is currently permissible with a Conditional Use Permit. However, exterior storage is not allowed as a principle use within the Light Industrial Zoning District. While the zoning ordinance could be amended to allow such uses, it may be to the detriment of the surrounding area and hamper redevelopment efforts. The committee was not in favor of expanding outdoor storage uses. UPDATES: LINO LAKES ASSISTED LIVING The Final Plat and Final Stage Plan for the Lino Lakes Assisted Living expansion will be reviewed by the City Council at the May 13, 2013 regular council meeting.