09-09-2024 - Council Meeting Minutes

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Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 10-22-32, which is a combination of three ditches. He was reported as having noted the issues he was having since the district lowered the ditch in Columbus. The district recognized they oversaw the ditch and that they have been discussing it with the DNR. The district stated that they would be meeting with Mr. Stowe. Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, reported that the Rice Creek Watershed President has said that the ditch near his home is a mess. He said that now as he reviews the City of Lino Lakes plans to budget for water and sewer extensions for new development, he questions why when there is already an issue. He said that the sod farm property owners, that are looking to sell to the Madinah Lakes and Pulte Development, can sell their land as currently zoned, but the zoning should not be changed to allow for residential and commercial development as proposed. He stated that the Council is on notice that the stormwater system will have worsened issues if additional development is permitted through re -zoning the property. Luke Walter, Love Lino Lakes Group Representative, 7800 Maryland Drive, Lino Lakes, stated that hate has no place, whether that's in the form of an email or a developer recorded admitting that he was marketing his homes to a specific religious group that don't want to live amongst people that don't look, talk or pray like them. A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of something. He asked if CAIR-MN would condemn Zikar Holdings. He stated that the Love Lino Lakes group is against segregation. They want mixed neighborhoods, and they welcome anyone in any religious building in Lino Lakes. Scott Jenkins, 420 Asbury Street, St. Paul, provided an overview of his personal background. He stated that he is in favor of the Madinah Lakes development. He said that he struggles with the hate and oppression of groups in society. Angella Coil, 7672 Sunset Avenue, Lino Lakes, said that she just wanted to thank the council members who have taken a stand against all of the false accusations, the name calling and the overall bad behavior. It takes a lot of courage to stand up to bullies. As a Lino Lakes resident she is grateful to have council members who defend our city, she asked that they please not back down or give in to the threats and continue to stand strong. She stated that many people don't realize serving on City Council is a part-time job on top of your full-time positions elsewhere. She said the last few months have required the council to put in full-time hours reading and responding to emails, taking hundreds of phone calls and conducting due diligence. She said she is sure the Council doesn't hear thank you often enough. Cole Ford, 6401 Hodgson Road, Lino Lakes, stated that his property backs up to Hodgson Lake. He stated that his home is set close to the lake, unlike his neighbors who have their homes set away from the lake. He stated that he would like to build a shed but does not meet the set -back requirements. He asked what steps were needed to seek a variance. Mayor Rafferty said that his request for information has been noted and staff will contact him. Jon Hermann, 7859 Lois Lane, Lino Lakes, stated that his comments are regarding Councilmember Lyden's email response. He said that he has read both the original email sent to Councilmember Lyden and Councilmember Lyden's response. He questioned why Councilmember Lyden was sent the email or why he responded. However, to the question of Page 2 of 5