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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2026 Park Board Minutes Park Board February 4, 2026 pg. 1 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 4, 2026. 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 NOVEMBER 5, 2025 MINUTES Mr. Huelman moved to approve the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Schmidt. Motion carried 3 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Select Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Mr. Huelman made a motion to nominate Mr. Gooder as the Chair of the Park Board. Mrs. Schmidt seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to nominate Mrs. Cutts as the Vice Chair of the Park Board. Mr. Huelman seconded. Motion carried 7 – 0. B. Review Harvest Grange Development Preliminary Plat DATE: February 4, 2026 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:12 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, Patrick Huelman, Morgan Ross, Uyanga Bayandalai, Kelly Schmidt, Julie Ann Cutts, Megan Mouser MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Park Board February 4, 2026 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes the 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. 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. Staff recommends that park dedication requirements for the Harvest Grange Development consist of 100% cash dedication. Mrs. Kristy Cook is in attendance to answer any questions. Mrs. Schmidt asked Mrs. Cook if this development includes an HOA. Would the HOA plan on adding a clubhouse, park, open space, and other amenities? Mrs. Cook said the townhomes will have an HOA, open space, but no park. Mr. Huelman inquired whether NorthPointe and Tower Park will service this development and how easy it is to access these parks. Mr. DeGardner replied it will be difficult for bicycles and pediatricians until 20th Avenue is reconstructed. Mr. Huelman made a motion that we approve the 100% cash dedication. Mrs. Cutts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 – 0. C. Review Pine Oaks Development Concept Plan Mr. DeGardner summaries 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. Park Board February 4, 2026 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES 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. Staff Recommendations: 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. Mrs. Emily Becker from MI Homes is attending to answer any questions. Mrs. Schmidt recommends the 100% cash dedication funds, as there are other parks near this development the residents can access. Mr. Huelman asked Mrs. Becker what the demographic looks like for this development. Mrs. Becker replied it’s geared toward an older demographic. Mr. Huelman made a motion that we recommend 100% cash dedication. 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. Mrs. Cutts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 – 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Email requesting new playground equipment for Arena Acres Park Resident Lori Anderson emailed Mr. DeGardner in regard to replacing Arena Acres Park on the list for new playground equipment in the near future. Mrs. Schmidt stated she would place the Arena Acres Park in the 2027 budget discussion due to having the budget finalized for 2026. Mr. Gooder stated to keep in mind the basketball court and small shelter. Should those amenities also be updated? Park Board February 4, 2026 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mrs. Schmidt stated if the Pine Oak development goes through, we could use that cash dedication to update the Arena Acres Park in 2026 or 2027. If the development doesn’t go through, we are still in discussion about what parks will be updated in 2027. Would like to add the Arena Acres Park in the 2027 budget discussion. Mr. Gooder would like to wait to see what the dedicated funds will be before any decisions are made. Mrs. Schmidt recommends placing Arena Acres Park back on the agenda when the 2027 planning process starts. Mrs. Schmidt inquired about City Hall Park and the new Public Works Building. Mr. DeGardner discussed the timeline for the Public Works Building and stated one ball field and the hockey rink will be eliminated. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Cutts moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Mouser. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant