Julia Nelson, Lino Lakes City Council Candidate - Local Decision 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Lino Lakes City Council election
Rapid urban development and density
Environmental preservation and wildlife habitat
Metropolitan Council (Met Council) influence and control
Water resource management and aquifer sustainability
Infrastructure and overdevelopment concerns
City of Lino Lakes 16% preliminary tax levy
Public safety funding (Police and Fire)
Bikable and walkable city planning
Northwest quadrant master plan
Notable Quotes (2)
Met Council has a big hammer they hold over us and that hammer is they will not fund water and sewer unless we develop to the degree they want.
Urban DevelopmentDiscussing Met Council density requirements.
We have been dealing with rapid development. And many many of us are very unhappy with it.
Local developmentExplaining the motivation behind her candidacy.
People (2)
Julia NelsonCandidate for Lino Lakes City Council
Townhome association manager, environmental board member, 25-year resident.
Diego MoralesMet Council Representative for Anoka County
Stated goal to work in harmony with cities; criticized as defensive by the candidate.
Places Mentioned
Lino LakesTwin CitiesWhite Bear LakePrairie Duchaine AquiferBlaineHam LakeNorthwest quadrant (Lino Lakes)
Events & Meetings (1)
- Local Decision 2025 candidate interview
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Preliminary Tax Levy
City council approved a 16% tax levy increase.
Northwest Quadrant Master Plan
City approved a master plan for the area, though concerns regarding density remain.