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Park Board November 5, 2025 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Columbus. The development contains approximately 259.2 gross acres and consists of mix of residential housing and residential/commercial. Including Del Webb Brand homes (455), Pulte townhomes (106), and Pulte single-family homes (174). The recently adopted Main Street Master Plan includes this property. Any proposed development within this area should be consistent with the master plan including parks, trails, and greenway corridors. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan also recommends parks, trails, and greenways in this general area. In general, the 455 Del Webb lots (yellow and tan) are located in the top 2/3 of the proposed development, north of the Entry Monument depiction on the Conceptual Land Plan Exhibit. The amenity center, community garden, dog park, and trails are considered private. Therefore, park dedication will be 100% cash. The 280 Pulte lots portion of the development includes a public trail originating from Main Street/Sunset Ave and traversing in a northeasterly direction within a greenway corridor to the proposed 2.75 acre public park. Note that this park area is located adjacent to undeveloped parcels to the north and east so additional park land can be acquired when those parcels are developed. A small (less than 1 acre) public park, north of the townhomes is also shown. The future Anoka County Regional Trail will run along the south side of Main Street. Staff recommends including a trail along the north side of Main Street. Mr. Huelman stated that he likes the addition of the trail on the north side across the southern part of the development near Main Street. Mr. Huelman also stated that the plan follows the intent of the new Main Street Master Plan. Mr. Kusterman asked if the community garden and dog park are maintained by the city or by a Homeowners Association (HOA). Paul Heuer with Pulte Homes stated that the HOA is in charge of maintenance. Mr. Kusterman asked whether the city has any say if the property is not being maintained. Mr. Heuer said that the HOA employs a management firm. Mrs. Schmidt asked Mr. Heuer what would happen if residents from other parts of Lino Lakes used the proposed dog park. Mr. Heuer responded that they have not encountered this issue. He explained that they use several strategies to ensure that the situation is manageable, including never placing amenities on the perimeter of the neighborhood. Security is very important to the 55+ community. Del Webb designs the neighborhood so that the public is aware they are entering a new one. Mrs. Ballering inquired if trails are planned to be added for easier access for residents to cross Main Street safely. Mr. DeGardner replied that the city is proposing an off-road