09-09-24 - City Council Agenda Packet

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Council Minutes -14- June 24, 2024 the developers are involved in that so that they can provide their input. He said let’s not make this a way to push away the developers rights. Kay Lucy, 6644 River Birch Place, Lino Lakes stated that she has lived in Lino Lakes since 1980. She has enjoyed waking up to nature and everything that Lino Lakes has to offer in a small-town feel. She stated that she is in favor of the moratorium for several reasons. The first one is that we need to understand what the limitation is of that land. We don't need housing that's going to threaten the water supply or challenge the infrastructure or crowd our academic institutions. Ms. Lucy stated that the city needs time to revisit and develop a new Master Plan. She said the city needs to listen to what the citizens want. She said they don't want these overpopulated cities, and that they like things the way they are. She said residents need to understand how they're going to be impacted because all of this is going to create a price tag. Whether it's remodeling or rebuilding or moving schools, road upgrades, finding additional teachers, city personnel, emergency services, the residents need to be part of any of the decision making that goes on with any building development. She stated that she understands we want to get the developers in on the discussions, but the city residents need to be included in this as well because they are the ones that are affected by it. She stated the city needs to evaluate the potential future revenues. We continue to talk about housing, adding more housing and she asked what about adding more businesses. Samia Alley, 139 Morgan Lane, Blaine, stated that they are opposed to the moratorium because it is unjust. Salat Tuke, 14171 Drake Street NW, Andover, stated that he wanted to first congratulate city employees on obtaining a grant from the state. He stated that he hopes the grant is used for one of many city projects, however, he hopes it will not be used to continue the moratorium. He stated that he is opposed to the moratorium. He asked that the City Council be fair in making this decision. He questioned why a mortarium was being considered now and he stated that that he is hearing excuses for the moratorium. Abdullah Lim, 47801 28 Circle NE, Blaine, stated that he would like to share two gentle reminders before sharing his opinion. The first one is the beginning of the meeting we recited the pledge of allegiance. So, we pledge it ourself to one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, equality for all, regardless of background is the principle this country was founded on. Our first amendment in the Constitution outlines freedom of religion and the expression of religion. Some of the very first people to come to this country were those seeking the freedom of religion. The second reminder is in God's master plan, he put us on this test and he's watching and hearing our outward words and actions. So, these past few weeks have been intense as the City of Lino Lakes has been tasked to decide under pressure. He recognized how much hard work has been done by the city to reach this stage. Stating that we all know that it is critical to recognize that there is more work to do. We need to come together both the city and the developer to come up with an outcome that serves the community in the best way possible. He reported that he spoke to the Madinah Lakes development team and they said they are very positive, optimistic and looking forward to working with the city. He stated that he hopes misunderstanding about this development will be dispelled through dialogue and education.