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November 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
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