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Jameel Ahmed, 12142 Bataan Street NE. Blaine, expressed gratitude for the professionalism of <br />the city employees and the police. Madinah Lakes will be developed in the next three to seven <br />years. He talked about the hateful and inaccurate statements made by the Love Lino Lakes <br />group. Asked the City Council members to remember their oath. <br />Abdul Aleem, 4780 128 th Circle Northeast, He is against the moratorium and in favor of the <br />Madinah Lakes project. He talked about the advantages the mosque will bring to the <br />neighborhood. <br />Justin Reynolds, 7328 Stagecoach Trail, discussed moving to Lino Lakes and building a house. <br />Would prefer Lino Lakes to slow down the construction of new homes. He talked about how <br />much traffic there is on Lake Drive. <br />Samia Ali, 139 Morgan Lane, she expressed her strong support for the Madinah Lakes project as <br />a Muslim American. Regardless of whether the Madinah Lakes project is completed, Lino Lakes <br />will see growth. Asked the Council to vote no to the moratorium. <br />Jaylani Hussein, 2511 East Franklin, Minneapolis, discussed personal insults, misunderstandings, <br />and the fact that two additional developers visited the same location without discussing a <br />moratorium. Hate has serious consequences. He stated this process is discriminatory. <br />Angela Coil, 7672 Sunset Avenue, read the meaning and definitions of a moratorium and <br />discrimination. Discussed the developer of the project, Faraaz Yussuf. <br />Jeff Johnson, 6965 Sunrise Drive, would like the focus to be on the proposed 450 housing units, <br />not the Mosque. <br />Jon Hermann, 7859 Lois Lane, discussed going to Faraaz Yussuf's corporate office for a meeting. <br />They talked about Faraaz Yussuf's past development expertise, whether he has taken deposits <br />on the lots, and the source of funding for the Madinah Lakes project. He also revealed the <br />criminal history of Faraaz Yussuf. <br />Faraaz Yussuf 12724 Leyte St NE, Blaine, discussed the personal attacks against him from the <br />opposition to the project. Asked the Council members to meet with their constituents. Asked, <br />why are you now proposing a moratorium? Treat this development the same as past <br />development projects. <br />Elizabeth Royal, 1026 Prior Avenue South, Saint Paul, she is concerned that a moratorium may <br />be placed on this project when, for past projects, no moratorium was proposed. She has heard <br />and seen a lot of hate speech and is concerned. She has worked with Dean Dovolis the Madinah <br />Lakes project architect, and he has only conducted himself in the most honorable way. <br />Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, stated let's focus on the project, as of now <br />they are presenting a high-level concept plan. Asked the Council to let the process move <br />forward. <br />2 <br />