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Planning & Zoning Board June 17, 2024 Page 11 APPROVED MINUTES Tracy Shroyer, 580 Marshan Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Ms. Shroyer said slow growth is nothing new to the city of Lino Lakes. She has spoken at a few meetings and has heard supporters say stick to the facts even though they do not. She said Mr. Grochala outlined many facts earlier but wanted to address some of those. She stated in prior discussions of the sod farm drainage, we learned that the deep drainage ditches surrounding the property would be filled in and diverted. She said the ditch has reached capacity and wanted to know what was going to happen when houses are added, parking lots and road runoff to that same drainage ditch when we get rain like we have. She believes the supporters of this development have complained that the opposition is simply a case of not my backyard. She thinks in this instance they are correct. Ms. Shroyer voiced her concerns regarding drainage and pollutants going into the lakes. She discussed the 2040 plan regarding density, and she does not think it is suitable for this northwest corner. It also states a master plan for the Main Street corridor between sunset and Fourth Avenue should be completed and there has been no time for that to happen. In addition, for people talking about fairness and other developments who have not had to meet criteria, the 2040 comp plan was completed before any specific developers were identified. Comprehensive plans have a purpose and we cannot just come along later and pick and choose what we agree on. She did not feel we should be rushed to develop the land as there is only one chance to get it right. She is in full support of the moratorium. Angela Coil, 7672 Sunset Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Ms. Coil questioned the integrity and experience of the builder. She was in favor of the moratorium. Luba Vanyo, 215 Woodridge Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Mrs. Vanyo wanted to encourage the Board to do the right thing. Nasiruddin Muhammad, 10514 Hawthorn Trail, Woodbury, MN 55129. Mr. Muhammad questioned the need for a moratorium. He said everything that needs to be known can be done through the regular planning process. He said the moratorium is not going to stop the growth and believes the real motive is wishing the developer would walk away. He is against the moratorium. Randall Corfman, 275 Palomino Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Mr. Corfman expressed his appreciation for the current lifestyle in Lino Lakes and was concerned the proposed development would change that. He feels the lack of experience by the developer is problematic. He also addressed the name calling and found it to be offensive.