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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL <br /> WORK SESSION <br /> MINUTES <br /> DATE: December 4, 2023 <br /> TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM <br /> TIME ENDED: 10:40 PM <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor <br /> Rafferty <br /> Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human <br /> Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Public Safety Director John Swenson; <br /> Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; Public Works <br /> Superintendent Justin Williams; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. <br /> 1. Lyngblomsten PUD Amendment#2-North Lot Line Fence and Pickleball Court <br /> City Planner Katie Larsen presented for discussion a second amendment for the Lyngblomsten <br /> Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for removal of fence along the north line of the <br /> property and the addition of a pickleball court. She reviewed the PUD history; the pending <br /> application, including review at the Environmental Board and Planning and Zoning Board. A <br /> formal request to approve the PUD amendment will be brought forth at the December 11, 2023 <br /> Council Meeting with Resolution 23-126 to be presented for consideration. <br /> Planner Larsen detailed the public hearing which was held at the Planning and Zoning Board on <br /> November 8, 2023 and reviewed comments received from neighboring properties. <br /> Mr. Judd Felton of Grand Real Estate Advisors was on hand to speak on behalf of the application. <br /> He responded to questions of Council regarding pickleball and any potential noise concerns; he <br /> also highlighted the benefits of pickleball which is a sport that can be enjoyed at varying levels of <br /> athleticism. <br /> Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, commented that the undeveloped lot shows no <br /> forethought or planning and that he also wants to know who is paying for stormwater runoff. He <br /> added that a community garden makes more sense. <br /> Council held discussion on the requested amendment and came to the consensus that omission <br /> of the fence is reasonable given that the neighboring properties were generally favorable to that <br /> request. <br /> 2. Natures Refuge North PUD Concept Plan <br /> City Planner Katie Larsen presented to Council for discussion a Planned Unit Development (PUD) <br /> Concept Plan submitted by Mil Homes for a proposed 108 lot single family subdivision to be <br /> called Natures Refuge North. She emphasized tonight's presentation was merely a high-level <br />