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PUBLIC COMMENT <br />Luke Walter, 7800 Marilyn Drive, talked about a previous meeting where a developer discussed <br />his prior legal troubles. According to Mr. Walter, those in favor of the Madinah Lakes project <br />are spreading a falsehood, claiming that there were no objections to the earlier plan for <br />development on this property. Concerns raised by Mr. Walter include the development's <br />inclusivity, traffic issues, the mosque's parking plan, the effects on the school system, and <br />infrastructure costs that will raise taxes. <br />Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, advised that he is an urban planner and <br />architect and that he received his education from Harvard University and the University of <br />Minnesota. The Madinah Lakes developer contacted Mr. Dovolis to talk about the issues raised <br />in a flyer that is being distributed. According to Mr. Dovolis, the development in terms of speed <br />and density is less dense. There will be a traffic study done in response to the traffic-related <br />complaints. The parking lot at the mosque will adhere to city code. Dovolis stated that the <br />development is open to anyone and not restricted. <br />Maysoon Wazwaz, 7991 Highland Drive, declared that the purpose of her visit was to discuss <br />the controversy around the housing units and the mosque. Before Madinah Lakes signed the <br />purchase agreement, there was a previous buyer who proposed a larger development, and she <br />could not find any comments to oppose that development. Another point is that there are <br />hundreds of houses being proposed on the other side of Main Street. The argument that the <br />schools will not be able to accommodate the students' needs, conflicts with the open <br />enrollment policy. <br />Samia Ali, 139 Morgan Lane, stated she has lived in Lino Lakes for the past 4 years and has <br />children who attend Centennial Middle and High School. She supports the Madinah Lakes <br />development. She wants to address the misconceptions about the development, which are that <br />the development is open to everyone and that the planned restaurants, coffee shops, and <br />grocery stores will serve as essential amenities. It was discussed that the school district will <br />benefit from more students due to the increased funding. Ali asked that the City Council <br />support the Madinah Lakes Development and reject any calls for the moratorium. <br />Matt Duffy, 7760 France Ave, stated he represents Zikar Holdings and a development proposal <br />was submitted last week and that it is going through the process of making sure it’s complete. If <br />it’s complete, he asked that it be considered on its merits. Also discussed as part of the process <br />is an environmental assessment worksheet, which will address a lot of the concerns that have <br />been raised. Mr. Dufffy requested that the merits of the application be considered and that the <br />City follow the process already in place to get a development going. <br />Feneti Mohamed, 7264 Watermark Way, stated she is in support of the Madinah Lakes <br />development, which is open to any faith and background. She has lived in Lino Lakes for four <br />years and has siblings in the school district. The proposed development adheres to current <br />47