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Park Board <br />June 5, 2024 <br />pg. 2 <br /> <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />Jaylani Hussein, 2511 East Franklin, Minneapolis, stated he is in support of the <br />Madinah Lakes project. Asked that this development be treated the same as <br />others. <br />Suleiman Adan, 2511 Larkin Ave, stated he is not a resident of Lino Lakes. <br />Discussed how the moratorium has caused division. Urged that the Madinah <br />Lakes application be evaluated based on its merits rather than the unfavorable <br />remarks made by the public. <br />Elizabeth Larkin, 980 Aspen Lane, discussed the nature within the community. <br />Would like to have a large, well-maintained nature area with pathways, a dog <br />park, slopes for sliding and snowboarding, and a splash pad. A survey was posted <br />on the LoveLinoLakes and Lino Lakes Neighbors Facebook pages. 299 votes are in <br />favor of adding more parks and green areas. <br />4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA <br />The agenda was approved as presented. <br />5. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1, 2024 MINUTES <br />Mrs. Ballering moved to approve the April 1, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion seconded <br />by Mr. Gooder. Motion carried 5 – 0. <br />6. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan Review <br />Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director introduced the applicant, Mr. Farraz <br />Yussuf from Zikar Holdings. <br />Mr. Farraz presented his report. The proposal seeks to transform 156 acres of <br />Robinson Sod Farm South of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and east of CR 53 (Sunset <br />Avenue) into a thriving community. Nearly 25% of the proposed development <br />includes open water, park areas, and trails. The houses include options for all <br />families and backgrounds. The developments also include commercial properties. <br />Mr. Dean Dovolis, Architect for the Madinah Lakes project presented the high-level <br />aspects of the plan. Explain how they are trying to create an integrated park and <br />environmental development. Discussed the trail system and the green <br />infrastructure. <br />Director DeGardner gave a summary the applicant, Zikar Holdings, is proposing a <br />master planned development located on the Robinson Sod Farm property south of