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PARK BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16
and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream
ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers (televised)
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment (sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum)
4. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
5. Approval of Minutes: November 5, 2025
6. Action Items
A. Select Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
B. Review Harvest Grange Development Preliminary Plat
C. Review Pine Oaks Development Concept Plan
7. Discussion Items
A. Email requesting new playground equipment for Arena Acres Park
8. Next Scheduled Park Board Meeting, Wednesday, March 4, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
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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
November 5, 2025.
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 OCTOBER 1, 2025 MINUTES
Mr. Huelman moved to approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Ballering. Mr. Kusterman abstained Motion carried 5 – 0.
6. ACTION ITEMS
None.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Discuss Del Webb-Pulte Homes Master Planned Development
Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes that the applicant, Pulte
Homes of MN LLC, is proposing a master planned development located on the North
side of Main Street (CSAH 14), East of Sunset Ave NE (County Road 53), and South of
Pine Street. The proposed development is bordered by Blaine to the west and south of
DATE: November 5, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, Patrick Huelman, Uyanga Bayandalai
Kathy Ballering, Kelly Schmidt, William Kusterman
MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Ann Cutts
STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson
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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
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trail on the north side of Sunset that would provide additional safe pedestrian access.
The city does have plans for more corridors and trail connections in the area for future
development.
Mr. Huelman made a motion that we approve the plan that was presented at this stage.
Mr. Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 – 0.
8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Kusterman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Huelman.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant
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PARK BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
MEETING DATE February 4, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Select Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
INTRODUCTION
Each year the Park Board selects a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson presides
at all Park Board meetings. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson presides.
BACKGROUND
For 2025, Clark Gooder was appointed as the Chairperson and William Kusterman was the Vice-
Chairperson.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED DIRECTION
Park Board prerogative.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.B.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
MEETING DATE February 4, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Review Harvest Grange Development Preliminary Plat
INTRODUCTION
Harvest Grange (formerly the Nelson Rehbein Property) is a proposed residential subdivision
on approximately 24.55 acres located north of the Nadeau Acres development, west by
existing farm fields, north by existing industrial buildings, and easterly along 20th Avenue S.
BACKGROUND
The site is comprised of three (3) land parcels, one (1) single family home on the southern
portion (Nelson’s parcel), a wooded swale that runs through the middle of the site that is
shown as wetlands within the exhibits, along with the rest of the site as agricultural fields.
Twin Cities Land Holdings, LLC is currently proposing an 86-residential lot subdivision that
includes:
1. (31) 60’ single-family homes
2. (55) Attached townhomes
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does not show this area as having a park or trails, and is not
within the greenway corridor system. Sidewalks will be constructed throughout the
development and connect to the existing neighborhood to the south. A future trail along 20th
Avenue S. is proposed when Anoka County conducts a street reconstruction project.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED DIRECTION
Staff recommends that park dedication requirements for the Harvest Grange Development
consist of 100% cash dedication.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Harvest Grange Preliminary Plat
2. Harvest Grange Land Use Plan
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(C.S.A.H. NO. 54)LEGENDTCLD LAND HOLDINGS, LLC4800 Olson Memorial Hwy - #100Golden Valley, MN 55422off:\jobs\11341 - 11350\11343 - rehbein nelson parcels\cad c3d\survey\pre-plat\11343_preplat.dwgSave Date:01/07/26DRAWN BY:ISSUE DATE:FILE NO:PRELIMINARY PLATRevisions:Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, planor report was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a dulyLicensed Land Surveyor underthe laws of the State of MinnesotaPrint Name:Signature:Date:License #:1/02/20264036193NJS1/02/20262884 SITE DATA HARVESTGRANGELino Lakes, MNPage 7 of 14
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LAND USE PLANHarvest GrangeLino Lakes, Minnesota1 LEGEND SITE DATA SOIL BORINGS WETLANDS OWNER CONTACT VICINITY MAP TCLD LAND HOLDINGS, LLC1660 Hwy 100 South, Suite 400St. Louis Park, MN 55416ofNELSON/REHBEIN PARCELSLino Lakes, MNoff:\jobs\11341 - 11350\11343 - rehbein nelson parcels\cad c3d\engineering\exhibits\11343_land use.dwgSave Date:01/08/26?Revisions:1.#11343-001Page 8 of 14
PARK BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.C.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
MEETING DATE February 4, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Review Pine Oaks Development Concept Plan
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC, is proposing 82 single family villa lots in
a conservation subdivision. The development is approximately 75 gross acres. It is located
northeast of Natures Refuge North and is called Pine Oaks.
BACKGROUND
The proposed Pine Oaks development is a continuation of Natures Refuge North with 82 villa
homes on 60ft wide lots. The villas provide a life cycle housing option with main-level living and
association-maintain yards and snow removal.
Wetlands, buffers, stormwater ponds, and borrow areas are integrated throughout the
development creating approximately 55 acres (73%) of open space.
Per the City’s 2040 Parks, Greenways and Trails Plan, this development is within the Arena
Acres and Wollan Park service areas. Arena Acres is a smaller 1-acre neighborhood park.
Wollan Park is an 18-acre open space wetland and not an active park. Lino Lakes Elementary
School also serves as the neighborhood park.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED DIRECTION
1. Trails and sidewalks shall be incorporated throughout the development.
2. Extend the existing trail in Natures Refuge North to Wollan Park.
3. Recommend a 100% cash dedication in lieu of dedicating land for a neighborhood park. The cash
dedication could be utilized for trails, providing leisure opportunities at Lino Lakes Elementary, and
making enhancements to Arena Acres Park and Wollan Park.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Pine Oaks Concept Plan w Aerial
2. Pine Oaks Concept Plan with Site Data
3. Pine Oaks Net Area Exhibit
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PARK BOARD
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
MEETING DATE February 4, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Email requesting new playground equipment for Arena Acres Park
INTRODUCTION
The attached email was received from Lori and Raoul Anderson requesting consideration of
new playground equipment at Arena Acres Park.
BACKGROUND
N/A
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED DIRECTION
For informational purposes.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Arena Acres Park Equipment Email
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-----Original Message-----
From: Lori Anderson <andallanders@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 7:33 AM
To: Justin Williams <MHoffman@linolakes.us>
Cc: Rick DeGardner <RDegardner@linolakes.us>
Subject: playgrounds
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I see on the website the two parks that were updated this year.
I am writing to ask that you put Arena Acres park on the list for updating very soon. We
were told they would add some things to it after the one tennis court replaced the two.
The playground equipment is very old and some of it is still in pretty decent shape, but the
structure for the littlest kids is starting to really show wear. Even if they could just update
that one it would really be appreciated.
Let me know if I can get you any information. I only live 2 doors away from it.
Thanks ahead of time for your help,
Lori (& Raoul)Anderson
andallanders@comcast.net
Sent from my iPhone
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