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February 5, 2025
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DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
PARK BOARD MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Gooder called the Lino Lakes Park Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on
February 5, 2025.
A. SWEARING IN OF PARK BOARD MEMBERS
Mayor Rafferty was present to swear in Mrs. Bayandalai.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present for public comment.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2, 2025 MINUTES
Mr. Kusterman moved to approve the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gooder. Mr. Huelman abstained. Motion carried 2 – 0.
6. ACTION ITEMS
A. Review Burque Estates PUD Concept Plan
Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes the applicant, Lino Lakes
Partners, LLC, is proposing to build a residential development proposing 58 single family
lots. The development contains approximately 59 acres gross acres of land, 15 acres
developable consisting of residential housing. The proposed development is called
DATE: February 5, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 7:07 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, William Kusterman,
Patrick Huelman, Uyanga Bayandalai
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kathy Ballering, Kelly Schmidt, Julie Ann Cutts
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson
Park Board
February 5, 2025
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Burque Estates. The planned unit development (PUD) is located on the easterly
boundary of 35E, the westerly boundary of Centerville Road, and lies south of the
Northpointe Development.
Figure 10-1 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan shows the trail/greenway system extending
from the existing trail along Chestnut Street in a southwesterly direction to 20th Avenue.
Staff is proposing extending the paved trail along the east side of Chestnut Street from
the Northpointe Development, then cross Chestnut Street and continuing the trail along
the wetland buffer.
Mr. Huelman is in favor of extending the trail to North Pointe.
Mr. DeGardner stated if the goal is to reach Tower Park in the future, an extra section
along 20th Ave on the east side would be required to reach Birch Street.
Mr. Kusterman made a motion to approve the proposal to put a trail through the
Burque States. Mr. Huelman seconded. Motion carried 4 – 0.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Huelman inquired what the Park Board 2025 balance looks like after the identified
park goals that were discussed at the previous Park Board meeting held on January 2,
2025.
Mr. DeGardner said that Shenandoah Park and Behm's Park were the two parks
designated for updates by the Park Board's directive from the January 2, 2025 Park
Board meeting. With the existing park and trail fund there isn’t much to discuss
Mr. DeGardner talked about park shelter costs.
Mr. Gooder asked if there was anything the Park Board could fund with $20,000.
Mr. Huelman stated another asset he would like added is a basketball court at Tower
Park. Wants to keep investing in Tower Park.
Mr. Kusterman questioned if the Park Board could change its mind regarding which
projects they agreed on for 2025 if they received additional funds from the City Council.
Mr. DeGardner replied it depends on timing and the specific projects. Until the City
Council approves the expenditures of those projects, they can be stopped.
8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Huelman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Bayandalai.
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant