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The Metropolitan Council, established by the Minnesota Legislature, serves as the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area that includes Lino Lakes. Under state law, the Metropolitan Council must develop a comprehensive development guide every ten years for the seven-county area. This guide addresses land use (density), housing, transportation, water resources, parks, and open spaces. State law also mandates that local governments within the Metropolitan Council’s jurisdiction prepare a comprehensive plan that aligns with metropolitan system plans. RELATIONSHIP TO REGULATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 10: Parks, Greenways & Trails 10-15 Arena Acres Park Address: 519 Andall Street Classification: Neighborhood Park Size: 1 acre Description: This small neighborhood park is located within the northwestern portion of Lino Lakes that was initially developed in 1999� The park is very functionally designed with the double tennis courts adjacent to the street and a small outdated playground hidden behind the courts with no trail access� It has great potential to be a more appealing neighborhood park through improved design with improved accessibility� Existing development includes: • Playground • Basketball half court • Double tennis courts (recently taken out of commission due to poor condition) • Seating arbor Development Considerations: A master plan should explore ways to redesign the park to be more aesthetic while still accommodating appropriate uses� Connection to the proposed greenway-based trail in this area is also an important consideration� Suggested improvements include: • Determine if any tennis courts should be replaced here or if there is a more appropriate location for these amenities� Some residents in the area did indicate this is currently their only park within walking distance and enjoy the court space, but the courts may be better suited elsewhere� • Provide trail access to all key amenities within the park and link to larger trail system when it is developed� • Improve aesthetics to create a more appealing park setting� • New playground equipment� New half-basketball court when needed Cost Estimates New Development Costs: $5,000 for bituminous trail. Replacement Costs: $75,000 to $100,000 for replacement of existing amenities and basketball half court. Additional $90,000 for new tennis court, if desired, though not recommended for this site� Lino Lakes2040 Comprehensive Plan Adopted November 9, 2020 Starting with an overall understanding of the City’s vision as updated in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, adopted November 9, 2020, the Main Street Master Plan team of consultants based many decisions on the information contained in the Comprehensive Plan and specifically the exhibits shown in the Index of this document. By appreciating how the Study Area fits into the goals of the larger area of Lino Lakes and the region, the planning process and steps taken, more logically fit together. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the study area as low- density residential, medium-density residential, high-density residential, planned residential/commercial, and urban reserve. The plan emphasizes balanced growth, environmental stewardship, and integration of different land uses to enhance the overall living experience in Lino Lakes. A goal defined in the Plan is to “Increase commercial/residential development in appropriate and designated areas in the City of Lino Lakes.” The City of Blaine’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies the land west of the study area as low-density residential, and the City of Columbus identifies the land north of the study area as rural residential and as a wildlife management area. The Comprehensive Plan identified two new city parks and trails throughout the study area that are anticipated to be built as development occurs to serve future residential areas. The 2020 Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Watershed Management Plan outlines goals and strategies to address watershed challenges. Key focuses include water quality management, flood control, and natural resource preservation. RCWD aims to improve water quality and ensure sustainable water resource management through monitoring programs, watershed modeling, and best management practices. The plan highlights initiatives such as monitoring programs, best management practices, and stormwater management techniques tailored to the watershed’s unique challenges. The City of Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a long- term vision for the community’s future, guiding elected officials on land-use decisions and forming the legal basis for local rules and regulations, such as zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations. It fulfills the city’s requirements to the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Land Planning Act to ensure alignment with metropolitan system plans for transit, highways, airports, wastewater services, and parks and open spaces. The Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies the intersection of Sunset and Main Street (the study area) as a key gateway into the community. It emphasizes the need to guide planning and development for this significant area and recommended completing a Master Plan for the corridor between Sunset and 4th Avenue. MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN JULY 2, 2025 | 6INTRODUCTION DRAFT