Forest Lake EDA December 1st, 2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Minnesota Technology Corridor Cooperative Agreement

2026 EDA meeting schedule and start times

Southwest Forest Lake infrastructure phasing study

Headwaters Parkway extension alignment options

Votes (4)

Approve agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Approve corridor cooperative agreement at Elmrest Avenue

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by Unnamed Commissioner

Adjust 2026 meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unnamed Commissioner · Seconded by None stated

Notable Quotes (3)

The intent of the initiative was to regionally market the area for high-quality development due to the access to the infrastructure.

Abby
Economic DevelopmentDescribing the Minnesota Technology Corridor.

Our intent all along has been to add tax base commercial and industrial market values and good paying jobs to this corridor.

Chris Egg
Economic DevelopmentExplaining the goal of the six-partner collaboration.

If you just go build this road and I say I don't want to impact or disturb any wetlands, I could certainly go do that. But in the future, if a developer is left with wetland area, he's not going to get the approval.

Ryan
Infrastructure/Wetland PermittingDiscussing why regional infrastructure projects are better positioned to mitigate wetlands than private developers.

People (4)

AbbyStaff/Presenter

Lead on Minnesota Technology Corridor project and city planning coordination.

EricsonPresident

Presiding over the EDA meeting.

Chris EggCounty Representative

Anoka County representative regarding economic development and regional infrastructure funding.

RyanStaff

Expert on road design, state aid funding, and wetland mitigation.

Places Mentioned

Forest LakeI35 CorridorElmrest AvenueLo's Travel PlazaOtter Lake RoadLino LakesAnoka CountyWashington CountyHugoHidden CreekHeadwaters ParkwayFenway Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

  • 2026 Monthly Meetings (First Monday at 6:00 p.m.)
  • January City Council meeting (pending)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Cooperative agreement regarding regional design and funding for Elmrest Avenue corridor.

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