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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL <br />MINUTES <br />DATE: May 28., 2024 <br />TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM <br />TIME ENDED: 8:29 PM <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Ruhland, Mayor <br />Rafferty <br />Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson; <br />Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development <br />Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; <br />WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee. <br />The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:32 PM. <br />SETTING THE AGENDA <br />The agenda was accepted as presented. <br />lalls: 0 mal <br />Paul Moore, 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine. Said he believes in growth and is a member of the <br />Chain of Lakes Church in Blaine. He stated what a great opportunity it is for Lino Lakes to have <br />an Islam Center. He spoke about his wonderful experience working with the Blaine Islam <br />Center. <br />Mike Anderson, 171 Elm Street, pastor of Lino Lakes' Saint Joseph's church. Supports the <br />building of the Mosque. Stated holding back on the development of the Mosque will affect all <br />the other religious communities. Every religion has a specific form of worship. <br />Farazz Yussuf, 12724 Leyte Street, Blaine. As the Madinah Lakes developer, they are against the <br />moratorium. Expressed gratitude to the police and city employees for their efforts. As the lone <br />developer in the Northwest Quadrant, he expressed his belief that the moratorium is extremely <br />targeted. <br />Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis. As the Architect of the Madinah Lakes project, <br />he has asked the Council to let them present the project, do not rush to judgment. Believes that <br />the moratorium is unnecessary. <br />Christina Turner, 945 81 Street West, discussed how Lino Lakes residents witnessed the <br />opposing side threatening legal action and telling the Council what flag should be shown during <br />the May 13,, 2024, Council meeting. She addressed the media by quoting Malcolm X. Discussed <br />how the developer has no experience with sod farms. She expressed her worries about water <br />runoff, and traffic in relation to the sod farm. <br />0 <br />