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reviewed the increased travel speed and effectiveness of the new sweeper. He stated that the <br />Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has authorized the award of a grant toward the cost of the <br />purchase of the street sweeper given the increased environmental protection through the use of <br />the new/additional street sweeper to prevent salt, sand, leaves, and debris from running off the <br />roadways into the local lakes and streams. <br />The Public Services Director stated that there are approximately 200 lane miles (two sides and <br />any center lanes) that are part of the street sweeping plan in Lino Lakes. He noted that the City <br />documents the number of vehicles in it's fleet and it is being requested that the city keep the <br />existing street sweeper when the new one is added. <br />Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the following: <br />1. Replace the planned sweeper replacement with a new sweeper acquisition. <br />2. Accept the $100,000 RCWD grant, contingent on implementation of the enhanced <br />sweeping program. <br />3. Expand the sweeper fleet from one to two units. <br />4. Defer replacement of the existing sweeper to 2030. <br />5. Implement the enhanced street sweeping program. <br />6. Golf Cart Use on City Streets <br />The City Council received and reviewed the report related to permitting golf carts on city streets <br />through an amendment to the City Code. <br />Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to maintain the current City Code. <br />7. Review 2026-2027 Business License Fees <br />The City Clerk reported that for the 2025-2026 business license term, the city authorized a split <br />payment for On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales licenses. She asked if the City Council <br />wanted to provide this option for the 2026-2027 license term. <br />Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize a split payment for On -Sale Liquor License <br />and Sunday Sales license fees (June 1 and December 31) at the request of the applicant for the <br />2026-2027 license renewal. <br />8. Adjournment <br />Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. <br />These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 13, 2026. <br />Roberta Colotti, CIVIC <br />City Clerk <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />rty, <br />Mayor <br />