10-03-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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18 4.2.9 Ann Rudie – September 12, 2022 Comment. Ann lives in the Century Farm neighborhood and has concerns about the safety of young children in the neighborhood with Robinson becoming a thru street to the new development. She states that she is opposed to the project because of the traffic volume increase here. She has proposed three questions about the development: • What has the city done to study the impact of this increase in traffic? • How will the city address the ongoing water quality problem with a project of this size and will new residents be made aware of the manganese issues? • Is there a demonstrated need for more housing? Response: • As part of the EAW, a Traffic Impact Study was conducted to assess the increase in traffic in the area and is included in Appendix F of the EAW. This study was reviewed and approved by the City of Lino Lakes before it was distributed in the EAW. • The City will continue to work on seeking solutions for the high manganese levels in the drinking water and educating the public through the online “Public Water Advisory” section of the City’s website about any updates to the current water quality situation. The City is currently preparing plans and specifications for construction of a water treatment plant that will resolve the manganese issue. • Property owners have a right to development their property in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances. The City of Lino Lake’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan provides projections for the future land use of the City and has split the site into four planned land uses. These include Low Density Residential for the west and south portions of the project and then a mix of Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Planned Residential/Commercial for the central and northern parts of the project. This is based on the future projected population growth of the City and the City’s goals to provide more mixed use housing. 4.2.10 Doug and Cindy Hansen – September 12, 2022 Comment. The Hansen’s live along Carl Street and have proposed the following concerns about the development. These include: • The Robinson Sod Farm development will add to the already stressed municipal sewer and water systems. They are concerned that a negative water management outcome could occur as a result of rapid development in the City. o The Hansen’s would like assurance from the City of Lino Lakes and Council to have a prudent approach including an aggressive water management plan that can handle this addition. • This resident states they were told by the City Engineer of Lino Lakes that when they purchased their property back in 2013, there was no intention of connecting any future residential developments from the sod farm to Carl Street.