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Figure 4 Photo of project area map with comments at the open house Comments Received on the Comment Form • “1. Work with credible developers who have prior projects and are not convicted felons. 2. Do not allow developers to propose projects that are discriminatory. 3. Only allow development that is low density – no apartments, townhomes, and Del Webb style housing. 4. Include open space/green space as a focal point” • “I am concerned about the water table. I live in Arena Acres. We all have well and septic. We all like well and septic. My concern is when the developers pump the ground water to prepare for building. Who is liable for a well to dry up when pumping is going on? Natures refuge is going to pump in preparation to develop directly to our east. Thank you for the presentation tonight.” • “I purchased my property with the understanding that development would likely occur. I’m supportive of development as long as it is done thoughtfully and comprehensively. This large of a site (or combo of) proves lots of opposition to Met/support larger city goals. This area is a clear line from urban to rural and the associated regional impacts must have a mitigation plan. The open space preservation concept has lots of promise in my opinion with refinements on arrangement. The amenities of Lino Lakes are amazing, and we’d be happy to keep our property as is. However, we don’t want to be remaining doughnut hole of rural surrounded. Happy to engage further if/as needed to represent interests.” • “1. I would like to see slow development and larger residential lots to keep the uncrowded open feeling of other areas of the city. 2. My neighborhood has long term residents and well-kept houses because of how it has developed! Everyone has good things to say about how the city doesn’t rush into developing open areas! 3. My concerns for this area of development are costs to upgrade roads, etc. and the impact is having on current residents with increased use of city utilities which of course leads to more upgrades.” • “I would like to see existing Rice Creek Watershed Park trails have a trail go through this area to encourage bicycling and walking + a pedestrian bicycle bridge over Main Street so that bicycles and pedestrians don’t have to deal with car traffic. I am concerned that enough parking lot areas with many spots are provided for shops, stores, and community centers I like to look at the night sky where I live + see stars, so keep streetlights away to preserve the night sky so stars and planets are visible.” • “My vision for this area is the lowest possible density residential, preferably closer to rural than suburban, and plenty of green space. “High density” residential is not convergent with the character of the community, and we should push back on any dictates from the Met Council. If I wanted to live in an over-built suburb I’s have moved to Blaine. Many of the county roads that service the area are not well suited to the density you are proposing. Sunset Road and appropriate train system should be constructed before doing any more development at 125th/Main and Sunset. The intersection of Lilac and Sunset can already be problematic, and Sunset is ATTACHMENT B - ENGAGEMENT SUMMARIES (CONT.) OPEN HOUSE 1 MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 INDEX | 48Page 102 of 171