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Home My WebLink About08-05-2026 Park Board Packet PARK BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, August 5, 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: March 4, 2026 6. Action Items A. Review Robinson South PUD Concept Plan 7. Discussion Items 8. Notices and Communications ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 13 Park Board March 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 March 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2026 MINUTES Mr. Huelman moved to approve the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Mrs. Cutts. Motion carried 6 – 0. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. CLLL Proposal for Additional Ball Field at Sunrise Park Select Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson Mr. Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, summarizes the proposal for the additional ball filed at Sunrise Park. There are currently 4 youth ball fields at Sunrise Park. Centennial Lakes Little League (CLLL) is proposing the construction of an additional field. Concept plans and background information were not submitted by February 26, so staff was not able to provide any specific comments pertaining to this proposal. However, staff has developed a list of items for Park Board consideration: DATE: March 4, 2026 TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m. TIME ENDED: 7:45 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Clark Gooder, Patrick Huelman, Morgan Ross, Kelly Schmidt, Julie Ann Cutts, Megan Mouser MEMBERS ABSENT: Uyanga Bayandalai STAFF PRESENT: Rick DeGardner, Angela Thorson Page 2 of 13 Park Board March 4, 2026 pg. 2 DRAFT MINUTES • Any additional impervious surface may trigger water quality requirements. • Any project that disturbs over an acre of soil requires an NPDES permit. • Staff should review any proposed tree removals. • This general area has been used by Centennial Soccer Club for practices in the spring and summer, and Centennial football in the fall. • There are approximately 128 parking spaces. Need to verify whether additional parking is needed for a fifth ball field. City ordinances require hard surfacing such as asphalt or concrete. Gravel is not permitted. • Need a breakdown of estimated costs. • What financial commitment does CLLL have, and what amount of funding is needed from the City? • An additional field would create additional impacts to the neighborhood. Area residents should have an opportunity to comment on any expansion of Sunrise Park. If the Park Board is supportive, a formal site plan review would need to be prepared and submitted. Planning Department staff would evaluate factors including required setbacks, stormwater management, tree impacts and mitigation, parking requirements, etc. Pat Mahr, President of CLLL is in attendance. Mr. Mahr discussed the strong working relationship with the City of Lino Lakes and would like to discuss adding another field to Sunrise Park. He reviewed renovations completed in 2025, including remodeling fields 1 & 2 for fastpitch use, new dugouts, fencing, bases, and benches. Mr. Mahr stated they have a potential solution parking issues but don't have a drawing yet. The proposed field would be located on the left- field side of field 1. Mr. Huelman asked whether the CLLL group plans to cover the project cost but would want labor assistance from the Parks Department. Mr. Mahr replied yes. Mr. Gooder asked if any trees would need to be removed. Mr. Mahr replied no. Mrs. Schmidt stated she is in favor of the additional field and noted that residents have previously had concerns regarding parking. Mr. Gooder discussed how the CLLL helps clean up the park in fall and spring. Mrs. Cutts is also in favor of the additional field. Mrs. Mouser is concerned that the proposed field location seems to have flooding issues. Page 3 of 13 Park Board March 4, 2026 pg. 3 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. DeGardner stated this is a significant change to Sunrise Park and we should reach- out for residents' feedback. The Park Board consensus is they are in favor of the new ball field if the off-street parking is addressed. Mr. DeGardner discussed that there is another group besides CLLL that would like to use Sunrise Park for baseball games. Mr. Mahr discussed how much CLLL has invested in Sunrise Park. He stated Friday the fields are mostly open for other teams to use. Mrs. Schmidt stated she doesn’t want to see other groups shut out. When it’s time for a bigger discussion, she would like to hear from the other group. I would like to keep this in mind when City Hall Park is built out. Mr. DeGardner stated he has asked each group to provide data on how many Lino Lakes residents are registered. Mr. Gooder asked if the middle school ball fields could be used. Mr. Mahr replied CLLL hasn’t used those fields. Mr. Huelman inquired what condition the Birch Park field is in. Mr. DeGardner replied Birch Park is considered a truly neighborhood park and the parking is very limited. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. New Pheasant Hills Playground Equipment Mr. Rick DeGardner, summarizes the Pheasant Hills Playground equipment (originally installed in 1996) is scheduled to be replaced this Spring. The Parks Department staff will take care of the removals of the existing equipment, border, and pea gravel. The configuration of the play area will be slightly enlarged with new concrete edging installed by the Parks Department. A certified playground installer will assist the Parks Department with the installation. Mr. Gooder asked whether the playground includes handicap accessibility. Mr. DeGardner replied that it does; with the use of wood fiber surfacing, the entire structure is ADA accessible. Mr. Gooder asked whether the proposed color scheme has been used at other parks throughout Lino Lakes. Mr. Huelman likes the color scheme but mentioned the park equipment could get warm. Pheasant Hills Park benefits from tree cover, which helps with shading. Mrs. Schmidt asked what’s the price for shading equipment? Mr. DeGardner replied, do you have a particular park in mind, noting that costs can vary depending on the park. Page 4 of 13 Park Board March 4, 2026 pg. 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mrs. Schmidt wants to know in general how much one shade sail would cost and suggested Lino Park would be a good candidate. Mrs. Schmidt discussed Centennial Library parking having a transfer mate to the swings for easier access for wheelchairs. Would like to know the price of adding mates. Mrs. Cutts expressed concerns that the playground equipment doesn’t seem to have a platform from the monkey bars to the climbing wall. For a smaller child the jump could be a little too far for them. Mrs. Schmidt stated she likes the overall look of the park and expressed interest in adding imaginary play elements in the future. Mrs. Cutts asked if there are benches included. Mr. DeGardner replied yes, outside of the playground area. Mr. Huelman stated he would like Shenandoah Park to have a nice entrance to the playground and since Birchwood Acres Park is in close proximity maybe add some different features to Shenandoah Park. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED PARK BOARD MEETING - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Huelman moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Mouser. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Angela Thorson, Public Services Administrative Assistant Page 5 of 13 PARK BOARD STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 6.A. STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director MEETING DATE August 5, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Review Robinson South PUD Concept Plan INTRODUCTION The applicant, Twin Cities Land Development, is proposing a master planned development located on the south side of Main Street (CSAH 14), east of Sunset Avenue NE (County Road 53), and north of Carl Street. The proposed development is bordered by Blaine to the west. The development contains approximately 149.52 gross acres and consists of mix of residential housing and a proposed school. BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing the following mix and number of housing types: Housing Type # Units Single Family 55’ lots = 130 Single Family 65’ lots = 178 Single Family 80’ lots = 8 Row Townhomes = 73 Total Number of Units = 389 The Mapping Northwest Main – Main Street Master Plan was prepared by Kimley Horn in 2025. Scenario 2 is the approved master plan that guides future development in this area. From a parks, trails, and greenway perspective, the Robinson South – Concept Plan is generally consistent with the approved master plan. A few observations/comments: 1. A public trail system is shown within the development connecting from Main Street and running through open space to the public park system consistent with the Master Plan. 2. The area’s development will feature the construction of a segment of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail along Main Street. This should be reflected in the concept plans. 3. A local paved trail should be depicted along the east side of Sunset Avenue/CR 53. 4. Figure 10-2, Neighborhood Service Areas of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan depicts Page 6 of 13 Century Farm North Park to serve as the neighborhood park for this area. The City acquired approximately 6.3 acres of park back in 2011 when the Century Farm North development was platted. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED DIRECTION 1. Park Dedication cash-in-lieu of land. Dollars will be designated for development of Century Farms North Park. Credit for trail construction to be determined. 2. Trail Connections to incorporate into the design: a. The future Anoka County Regional Trail along the south side of Main Street should be depicted. b. A trail is needed along Sunset Avenue and should be depicted. ATTACHMENTS 1. Robinson South Concept Plan 2. Mapping NW Main-Main Street MP Pages 23, 26, 30, 31 3. 2040 Comp Plan Figure 10-2 Page 7 of 13 Page 8 of 13 SCENARIO 2 ‘SOUTH OF MAIN’GAS LINEOVERHEAD UTILITY NATURAL LANDSCAPE STORMWATER DETENTION AREA GREENWAY SYSTEM & NATURAL RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AREA MAJOR DRAINAGE ROUTE MINOR DRAINAGE ROUTE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PRIORITY WETLANDS STORMWATER DETENTION AREA PRIORITY WETLANDS POCKET PARK POCKET PARK MINOR DRAINAGE ROUTE ALTERNATIVE *Master plan exhibits are diagrammatic in nature, for AUAR study purposes only and do not represent final design.GAS LINETOWNHOME/MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL / LIMITED NEIGHBORHOOD -SCALE COMMERCIAL 4TH AVENUESUNSET AVENUECARL STREET CENTURY T R AI L ROBINSON DRIVE MAIN STREET MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO | 23 0’ Scale: 1”= 600’-0” 300’600’ Page 9 of 13 TRAIL SYSTEM *Master plan exhibits are diagrammatic in nature, for AUAR study purposes only and do not represent final design.GAS LINEOVERHEAD UTILITY For additional information/ detail, refer to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10. TRAILS Existing Asphalt Trails Existing Concrete Trail Proposed Trails Proposed Regional Trail SCENARIO 2 - MOBILITY TRAILS A portion of the study area is anticipated to be used for city park use, as well as several greenway systems, which allow for a natural resource enhancement/conservation area. The area’s development will feature the construction of a segment of the Central Anoka County Regional Trail along Main Street. Upon completion, the trail will span three cities, extend 14.5 miles, and connect to a wider regional trail system. This scenario proposes a network of trails throughout the future development, totaling approximately 41,500 linear feet (LF) of asphalt trail and 5,200 LF of regional trail. The City will work with Anoka County to incorporate the plan’s vision of the natural amenities (i.e. water bodies, landscaping, trees) into the design of the trail. Sidewalks will be installed along all local roads except for cul de sacs which will be reviewed on a case by case basis.4TH AVENUESUNSET AVENUECARL STREET CENTURY T R AI L ROBINSON DRIVE PINE STREET MAIN STREET MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO | 26Page 10 of 13 SCENARIO 2 - PARK AND OPEN SPACE PARK COVERAGE AREAS OPENS SPACES OPEN SPACE TYPES High Priority Wetlands Wetlands Stormwater Open Space PARK TYPES Neighborhood Park (NP) These parks bring people together to recreate and socialize close to home. Providing a balanced set of amenities that appeal to a range of individuals is important to meeting park needs and new recreational trends. Active, non- programmed recreation remains the mainstay of neighborhood parks. General coverage area of residents served is 1/2 mile radius, or between a 10 and 15 minute walk. Pocket Park (PP) These parks tend to develop on small, solitary, irregularly shaped lots and serve hyper- local residents and are typically maintained by an HOA. Elements could include benches, tables, fountains, simple playgrounds, monuments, historic markers, art installations, flower beds, and community gardens. General coverage area of residents served is 1/4 mile radius, or between a 5 and 10 minute walk. PP PP PP NP NP PPPP *Master plan exhibits are diagrammatic in nature, for AUAR study purposes only and do not represent final design.GAS LINEGAS LINEOVERHEAD UTILITY OVERHEAD UTILITY For additional information/ detail, refer to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10. For additional information/ detail, refer to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapters 7 and 10. PINE STREETPINE STREET 4TH AVENUE4TH AVENUESUNSET AVENUESUNSET AVENUECARL STREETCARL STREET CENTURY T R AI L CENTURY T R AI L ROBINSON DRIVEROBINSON DRIVE MAIN STREETMAIN STREET MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO | 30Page 11 of 13 OPEN SPACE AND GREENWAY SYSTEM EXISTING AND PROPOSED TREES *Master plan exhibits are diagrammatic in nature, for AUAR study purposes only and do not represent final design.GAS LINEGAS LINEOVERHEAD UTILITY OVERHEAD UTILITY EXISTING TREES GREENWAY SYSTEM PROPOSED TREES SCENARIO 2 - PARK AND OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE TYPES High Priority Wetlands Wetlands Stormwater Open Space NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PINE STREET PINE STREET 4TH AVENUE4TH AVENUESUNSET AVENUESUNSET AVENUECARL STREET CARL STREET CENTURY T R AI L CENTURY T R AI L ROBINSON DRIVE ROBINSON DRIVE MAIN STREET MAIN STREET MAPPING NORTHWEST MAIN - MAIN STREET MASTER PLAN AUGUST 25, 2025 PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT SCENARIO | 31Page 12 of 13 10-10 Figure 10-2� Park Service Areas kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kj kjkj kj kj kj ú úúBaldwin Lake Rondeau Lake Bald Eagle Lake Wilkinson Lake Otter Lake Amelia Lake Reshanau LakeRice Lake Centerville Lake Marshan Lake George Watch Lake Peltier Lake Cedar Lake Li l a c S t 20th Ave S456721 456749 456721 456749 456714 456754 456714 456723 456754 456754 456714456714 20thAve20th Ave§¨¦35E §¨¦35W ")140 ")84 ")84 Ma in StMainStMain St Cedar St HodgsonRdLake DrElm St Birch St Birch StLake DrSunset AveRondeauLake Dr EAsh St Oak Ln Apollo Dr62nd St N Ash St RondeauLakeRd WCentervilleRdHolly Dr4th AveHolly Dr E Birch St 80th St E 64th St A B C D E I J H F GK L M N White Bear TownshipCity of BlaineCity of Circle PinesCity of Columbus City of HugoCity of North OaksCity of Shoreview !2 !3 !4 !5 !7 !10 !11 !12 !13 !14 !15 !16 !17 !19 !20 !21 !22 !23 !24 !25 !26 !18 !1 !6 !8 !9 ´ Figure 10-2 Neighborhood Service Areas Legend City of Centerville kj Future Neighborhood Park Search Area's ú Existing Tunnel ú Proposed Tunnel/Bridge Existing Asphalt Existing Concrete Trail Existing Boardwalk Trail Proposed Trails Existing Regional Trail Proposed Regional Trail Greenway System Undeveloped Park City Property City Parks Regional Parks School Neighborhood Park Service Area Open Water Municipal Boundary 3,500 0 3,5001,750 Feet Date: 11/12/2019 1 Arena Acres Park 10 Sunrise Park 19 Birchw ood A cres 2 Wollan Park 11 Rice Lake Estates 20 West Shadow P onds O/S 3 C ity H all Park 12 C ountry Lakes Park 21 Reshanau Lake E states O/S 4 C entury Farm N orth 13 Quail Ridge Property 22 Birch Park 5 B ehm's Park 14 Pheasants H ill Park 23 Brandy w ood Park 6 H ighland M eadow P ark 15 N orth Pointe Park 24 Recreation C omplex 7 Lino P ark 16 C learw ater C reek O/S 25 Woods of Baldw in Park 8 Sunset Oaks P ark 17 C learw ater C reek Park 26 Wenzel Famrs Park 9 M arshan P ark 18 Shenandoah Park 11/9/2020 Page 13 of 13