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<br /> 1 <br />CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />DATE: June 7, 2018 <br /> <br />MEMBERS <br />PRESENT: Andrew Cravaro, Thomas Colgan, Patrick Kohler, Don Johnson, Michael <br />Ruhland, Julie Schwartz <br /> <br />MEMBERS <br />ABSENT: Chad Wagner, Jim Schueller, Nathan Vojtech <br /> <br />OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Grochala, Mara Strand, Ryan Saltis, Bruce Sayler (Connexus Energy <br />Principal of Community and Economic Development) <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />It was moved by Mr. Kohler to approve the minutes from May 3, 2018 and seconded by Mr. <br />Cravaro, passing unanimously. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. Anoka County Economic Development Initiative - <br />Mr. Grochala introduced and explained the background regarding Anoka County <br />Economic Development Initiative and described Greater MSP. <br /> <br />Mr. Bruce Sayler from Connexus Energy was present. A SWOT analysis was recently <br />conducted. Focus has been on the southwest metro. Anoka County does not have a point <br />person, cities meeting to form goals and expectations for this new position, central <br />website/database improvement, work direction given from Directors within the cities. <br /> <br />Ms. Schwartz asked why the south metro is more attractive. Mr. Sayler stated geography <br />and interstate access are big factors. Mr. Cravero stated access to fiber. <br /> <br />Mr. Sayler explained how the ripple effect would be beneficial if businesses did not land <br />in the City of Lino Lakes directly. (Ex: If businesses were developing in Blaine it could <br />boost the economy for Lino Lakes indirectly through housing demands and neighboring <br />business) A win is considered when a business moves from outside Anoka County into <br />our County. <br /> <br />Mr. Ruhland asked about the website. MNCAR is a national database that will focus on <br />Anoka County. Ms. Schwartz asked why the decision was MNCAR. Anticipated roll-out <br />date for the website is by the end of June. <br /> <br />Ms. Schwartz suggested involving the community for logo and tag line suggestions.