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Page 4 of 4 8. 2026 Budget Next Steps The Interim Finance Director summarized the direction received this evening regarding the amendments to the 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy. She stated that the next step would be the presentation of the Preliminary Budget and Levy for formal approval on September 22, 2025. The 2026 Preliminary Budget and Levy must be submitted to the county by the end of September. The 2026 Final Budget & Levy will be presented for approval at the December meeting and the levy can be reduced by not increased at that time. 9. White Bear Township/City of North Oaks, Water and Sanitary Sewer JPA Update The Community Development Director reported that the Wilkinson Waters development, located in the northwest quadrant of Centerville Road and County Road J, is proposed to be served by White Bear Township water and sanitary sewer utilities through the City of North Oaks. Staff have been working with both the Township and the City of North Oaks on a joint powers agreement (JPA) to secure access to these utilities since August of 2024. The Community Development Director reported that the City of Lino Lakes approved a grading agreement with the developer in June of 2025 which allowed the developer to proceed, at their own risk, with grading activities. However, little progress has been made on the JPA as White Bear Township and the City of North Oaks continue discussions to amend their existing master water and sewer JPA. That needs to be completed prior to the execution of a three party JPA. Additionally, the Metropolitan Council has determined that the City’s CPA application is incomplete pending submittal of an approved JPA. The Community Development Director reported that the developer has since submitted a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Final Plan/Final Plat application for Phase 1 of the development. The application is scheduled for review by the Planning and Zoning Board in September. However, the CPA and JPA conditions will need to be completed prior to City Council consideration. At this time staff do not have an estimate of when these items will be addressed. This will continue to delay consideration of the Wilkinson Waters Plat. Staff is continuing to monitor discussions between White Bear Township and the City of North Oaks. Both communities have indicated their interest in working with Lino Lake and we are continuing to discuss agreement parameters. 10. Adjournment Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 22, 2025. ___________________________ ___________________________ Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty, City Clerk Mayor Page 28 of 228