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ATTACHMENT B - ENGAGEMENT SUMMARIES OPEN HOUSE 1 Mapping Northwest Main – Open House 1 Summary Date/Location: December 4, 2024, 6-8 p.m. at t he Rookery Activity Center Format: Open House Attendees: 70-90 Purpose: The goal of the open house was to introduce the project and the planning process, educate residents on land use and density requirements, and gather feedback on the community’s vision for the project area. Meeting Format : The open house was a come-and-go station concept with display boards, a density activity, and a feedback map. Attendees were invited to manipulate density in the planning area, provide comments on the project map, vision board, comment forms, and brainstorm their vision for the area. ______________________________________________________________ Summary of Feedback and Comments Comment Themes: A total of 72 written comments were received during the open house. The comments are summarized by theme below: Density or Design Preference – comments on the distribution of various density levels within the study area and their design preferences for future structures. • Preference for low-density and large lot sizes • Preference for more open space south of Main Street • Preference for different builders to develop the area, not just one or two • Dislike for “cookie -cutter” developments where homes are built on small lots using bulk and uniform materials • Desire for housing structures to be three stories or less • Preference for single-family homes over townhomes, apartments, or other multi - family housing styles Community Impacts – comments on potential ways new development may impact current residents or the existing character of Lino Lakes. • Concern that new development will negatively impact existing residents by increasing property taxes, contributing to existing traffic issues, and over-populating local schools • Concern that new developments will segregate the community • Desire to minimize impacts and preserve Carl Street • Desire to maintain Lino Lakes’ reputation and identity as quiet and nature -friendly Development Idea – comments on visions and ideas for the study area that would benefit the whole community. • Desire for gathering spaces such as playgrounds, parks, sports facilities, and a town center • Desire for parks, trails, and a pedestrian bridge over Main Street to connect area with the rest of Lino Lakes • Desire for commercial spaces that accommodate retail and restaurants Environmental Impacts – comments on potential impacts new development may have on existing natural resources. • Concern regarding development impacts on wetlands and water quality • Concern that construction will impact bird migration patterns and eagle nests • Concern that lighting from the new development will reduce night sky visibility and cause light pollution MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 INDEX | 45Page 99 of 171