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Big Lake Economic Development Authority Meeting Packet — May 11, 2026

Meeting agenda and packet

Published by City of Big Lake

IN PLAIN LANGUAGE

This is the packet for the Big Lake Economic Development Authority (BLEDA) meeting on May 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. It includes the meeting agenda and attachments: draft minutes from the April 13, 2026 BLEDA meeting, a proposal to discuss two city-owned lots on Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, a discussion about city ordinance feedback from businesses, a review of the BLEDA Strategic Plan, the BLEDA financial report and list of claims for April 2026, and a Community Development Department update.

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May 11, 2026 meeting agenda items

Agenda items include discussion of city-owned parcels on Highway 25/Pleasant Avenue, city ordinance feedback, the BLEDA Strategic Plan, the BLEDA April 2026 financial report and claims, and a Community Development Department update.

City-owned parcels under consideration

Staff asks BLEDA to discuss interest in Parcel Nos. 65-00410-0240 and 65-00404-0110 (site along Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue) and whether BLEDA should take a more active role preparing the site for future development, including rezoning and lot combination as needed.

Business feedback on city ordinances

Recent feedback summarized for BLEDA includes concerns about the landscaping ordinance (tree/shrub ratios), maximum building height limits (most zoning districts limited to 35 feet; TOD allows up to 5 stories or 60 feet), and possible need to clarify downtown design guideline requirements for two overlay districts.

BLEDA strategic plan review

Staff requests discussion of the BLEDA Strategic Plan so the group can revisit goals, refine tactics, and confirm alignment between long-term objectives and near-term actions for 2024–2026.

April 2026 financial position

The packet shows BLEDA fund balance information as of the end of April and a financial summary for April 2026, including a total BLEDA fund balance of $329,463.60 and notes that revenues are trending ahead of budget due in part to receipt of four months of rent payments from Pizza Factory.

Community Development updates

The packet reports items including the Pizza Factory purchase agreement closing schedule, development pipeline activity, status of 421 Foley Avenue environmental/cleanup work, recent annexation approvals, hiring for a Community Development Technician, and upcoming code reviews.

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