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Council Minutes -10- June 24, 2024 <br /> <br />Mr. Robbinson said, in closing the questions that he would like answered, if a moratorium was <br />not put in place, and an AUAR is done, how soon would Pulte be ready to split up any lots <br />anyways? It would be already passed the 12-month proposed moratorium. Can an AUAR be <br />done without putting a moratorium in place? He found out that the answer is yes. When you do <br />the AUAR how many scenarios will be included? He believes that doing an AUAR without <br />implementing a moratorium is the right thing to do. <br />Faraaz Yussuf, Zikar Holding Developer, 12724 Leyte Street NE, Blaine, stated that his focus is <br />on the future. He stated that he is a realist and knows that this moratorium will pass. And while <br />he still disagrees with it, he willing to embrace the decision. Many on the Council have argued <br />that this is the one shot to do this right. So, let's go ahead and masterplan the northwest <br />quadrant. Let's do an AUAR. His only request is to allow him and any other potential applicant <br />developer in this area to be actively involved, making sure this process is conducted so all <br />voices feel they've been heard. He stated that while he may not be an experienced developer <br />like Pulte, he does have a vested interest in making this development more successful. He <br />stated that he plans to be a future resident of this development and of this great city. He said <br />that he will be standing here at the end of this moratorium, not by forcing anyone's hand. But <br />by rolling his sleeves up and working with the city to find the best solution and development <br />plan for this area, which preserves its unique character. <br />Mr. Yussuf made a request to have approximately 100 screenshots of racist and Islamophobic <br />online comments documented into the public record. <br />Jameel Ahmed, 12142 Bataan Street NE, Blaine, stated that he is here to support the Madinah <br />Lakes development and here to support the City of Lino Lakes. He stated that he understands <br />the need for master planning. While he disagrees that a moratorium is necessary for this to <br />happen. He has chosen to embrace any decision this Council makes as long as the Council <br />allows the Madinah Lakes developer the opportunity to play a role in in partnering with the <br />city. He stated that in the master planning and the AUAR process, the Madinah Lakes is the only <br />current applicant affected by this decision. He stated they want to work with the City Council to <br />retain the character and identity of Lino Lakes as a quiet suburb with great families, schools, <br />forest reserves and sanctuaries for wildlife. He stated that as a resident of Blaine, he too is fond <br />of quiet suburbs and good schools. He will not infringe upon anyone's quality of life or desire <br />for peace and quiet. We all want the same thing a home to call our own, where we can safely <br />and comfortably raise our families, the American dream. <br />Mr. Ahmed implored the City Council and residents of Lino Lakes, to decide based not on <br />hearsay rumors or bigotry, but based on the merits of the project, its potential for opportunity <br />and development, and above all, based on our shared experience as citizens of this great city of <br />this great country. He said the decision made here will impact lives for years to come. <br />Dean Dovolis, Madinah Lakes Project Architect, 333 Washington Avenue N., Minneapolis, stated <br />that moratorium is not necessary. It's an overly aggressive layer that doesn't need to happen. <br />He agreed with preparing a Master Plan and an AUAR study, along with all the related traffic <br />studies. He said those will accomplish all the goals that this Council is trying to proceed with, <br />and the goals the residents of Lino Lakes are looking for.