05-28-2024 Council Meeting Minutes

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Jeremy Rector, 6522 East Viking Blvd., talked about family history, the population of Lino Lakes, and the water flow from the sod fields. Requested that the Council consider the bigger picture. Doesn't want any more developments in the City. Asks the Council to listen to the residents. Dr. Abo Rashid Shire, 2150 Watermark Way, stated he has not heard of a masterplan for the Watermark Development which is larger than the Madinah Lakes Project. Believes the Madinah Lakes project should be handled the same as past developments. Jaylani Hussein, 2511 East Franklin, Minneapolis. As an Urban Planner, he is unable to justify the need for a moratorium. The concerns discussed would be addressed by an EAW. He discussed his prior experience with past City Councils. Asks the Council to follow the process. Luke Walter, 7800 Marilyn Drive, expressed gratitude to the police and city employees for their efforts in crowd control. Shared his background and how he grew up with other cultures. Wants to challenge the allegations of Islamophobia. Not opposed to the Mosque's construction. Read the definition of segregation. Randy Rennaker, 379 Carl Street, read a letter his father received regarding water -related concerns from the City of Blaine. Stated that the water issues are real and require attention. Trade Shroyer, 580 Marshan Lane, talked about the problems with traffic on Lake Drive. What happens with the traffic when we add hundreds of new homes? Lino Lakes is a great place to live. It has long been known that the City Council takes its time before taking any action. Angela Coil, 7672 Sunset, is extremely concerned about the two proposed large-scale projects since the City's infrastructure cannot support such significant growth. Also concerned with the video that was created by the developer. Does not want the Council bullied by the developer. Jason Sonnet, 189 Appaloosa Court, speaks in opposition to high -density development on the corner of Main Street and Sunset Avenue. The current development plan proposes to add 15% to 25% to the City's population on less than 1% of the land. This is beyond the capacity of the local infrastructure. He discussed the water issues, the road adjoining the development, and class sizes. Supports the building of the Mosque. Welcomes low -density developments. Justin Reynolds, 7328 Stagecoach Trail, discussed the slow the grow signs, and it's not just a catchy phrase. According to the Metropolitan Council, a total of 783 homes were added to the city from 2010 to 2020, and 285 households were added between 2020 and 2024. In a visioning survey conducted in 2017, residents were asked for the top three things they would change about Lino Lakes; one of the top answers was slower development. Another question on the survey was what Lino Lakes should focus on in the next 20 years; the answers were improving roads, developing more parks and trails, and maintaining infrastructure. Asad Zaman, 1608 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, told the City Council a story regarding a Christian group that brought evidence to Congress for religious land use applications. 2