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Randy Rennaker, 329 Carl Street, discussed the past development "Promenade,” which was <br />opposed from day one; 42 residents who provided comments in the EAW, initially 707 units, <br />was reduced to 557 units after the application process, and it was still not approved by the city <br />after the developer walked away from the project. Stated the Environment Board had <br />significant issues with the Promenade development. Mr. Rennaker stated the Met Council had <br />clearly outlined five areas of concern from the previous EAW. He stated I quote, “Taken <br />together, these conditions indicate that the site is a poor candidate for the proposed <br />development.” <br />Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis. In support of the Madinah Lakes project. Why <br />a moratorium at this time? The message that people will see is don’t come to Lino Lakes. He <br />asked the council to think hard about going through with a moratorium. <br />Hodman Shire, 2150 Watermark Way, stated she is a native resident of Lino Lakes. Discussed <br />her background. Stands before you to support the Madinah Lakes development. Discussed the <br />trails and parks. Consider the long-term benefits of the Madinah development. <br />Tracie Shroyer, 580 Marshan Lane, discussed her family background and how the City Council <br />has always taken a long time to approve developments and commercial properties. It was <br />discussed that creating sod farms is neither quick nor cheap, and it's unclear if the developer <br />knows what he's getting himself into. She identified three issues: the completion of the master <br />plan, the planning and creation of a gateway at Main Street and Sunset, and the extension of <br />the sanitary sewer northward from the Century Farms development into the unsorted portion <br />of District 2 at this time. <br />Brian Robinson, 310 Main Street, discussed an article on February 2024 from the Quad Press, <br />which stated the city council plans to visit a Dell Web development. The article also mentions <br />that Pulte Dell Web would include approximately 500 homes with a central clubhouse. This <br />exclusive development would be for 55 and up. No mention of a moratorium or water issues. <br />Does not believe there are two development proposals. Would like the previous EAW link <br />easier to find on the City website. <br />Jaylani Hussein 2511 East Franklin, Minneapolis, Executive Director of the Council of American <br />Islamic Relations discussed how he has been to cities, townships, and counties talking about <br />Muslims being allowed to be buried, to pray, and to have a school. Stated that you cannot add a <br />moratorium to a Muslim project and cannot ask them to create a certain type of program or <br />certain type of assignment you would not ask of others. Roughly 90% of the projects that the <br />Muslim community has proposed have faced opposition. What is happening here has happened <br />before; it's islamophobia and discrimination, and it’s against the law. <br />Ridwan Abdi, 4101 Lovell Road, Circle Pines, discussed the warm welcome into his community <br />and was surprised to see the tension and flyers opposing the project. Believes there is a <br />misunderstanding about the project, and this project is not for one group. Islam is not one <br />color; it is a religion for all colors. Stated, do not oppose the project blindly. <br />67 of 99