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DATE: May 28., 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:29 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Ruhland, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development
Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Services Director Rick DeGardner;
WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:32 PM.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
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Paul Moore, 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine. Said he believes in growth and is a member of the
Chain of Lakes Church in Blaine. He stated what a great opportunity it is for Lino Lakes to have
an Islam Center. He spoke about his wonderful experience working with the Blaine Islam
Center.
Mike Anderson, 171 Elm Street, pastor of Lino Lakes' Saint Joseph's church. Supports the
building of the Mosque. Stated holding back on the development of the Mosque will affect all
the other religious communities. Every religion has a specific form of worship.
Farazz Yussuf, 12724 Leyte Street, Blaine. As the Madinah Lakes developer, they are against the
moratorium. Expressed gratitude to the police and city employees for their efforts. As the lone
developer in the Northwest Quadrant, he expressed his belief that the moratorium is extremely
targeted.
Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis. As the Architect of the Madinah Lakes project,
he has asked the Council to let them present the project, do not rush to judgment. Believes that
the moratorium is unnecessary.
Christina Turner, 945 81 Street West, discussed how Lino Lakes residents witnessed the
opposing side threatening legal action and telling the Council what flag should be shown during
the May 13,, 2024, Council meeting. She addressed the media by quoting Malcolm X. Discussed
how the developer has no experience with sod farms. She expressed her worries about water
runoff, and traffic in relation to the sod farm.
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Jeremy Rector, 6522 East Viking Blvd., talked about family history, the population of Lino Lakes,
and the water flow from the sod fields. Requested that the Council consider the bigger picture.
Doesn't want any more developments in the City. Asks the Council to listen to the residents.
Dr. Abo Rashid Shire, 2150 Watermark Way, stated he has not heard of a masterplan for the
Watermark Development which is larger than the Madinah Lakes Project. Believes the Madinah
Lakes project should be handled the same as past developments.
Jaylani Hussein, 2511 East Franklin, Minneapolis. As an Urban Planner, he is unable to justify
the need for a moratorium. The concerns discussed would be addressed by an EAW. He
discussed his prior experience with past City Councils. Asks the Council to follow the process.
Luke Walter, 7800 Marilyn Drive, expressed gratitude to the police and city employees for their
efforts in crowd control. Shared his background and how he grew up with other cultures. Wants
to challenge the allegations of Islamophobia. Not opposed to the Mosque's construction. Read
the definition of segregation.
Randy Rennaker, 379 Carl Street, read a letter his father received regarding water -related
concerns from the City of Blaine. Stated that the water issues are real and require attention.
Trade Shroyer, 580 Marshan Lane, talked about the problems with traffic on Lake Drive. What
happens with the traffic when we add hundreds of new homes? Lino Lakes is a great place to
live. It has long been known that the City Council takes its time before taking any action.
Angela Coil, 7672 Sunset, is extremely concerned about the two proposed large-scale projects
since the City's infrastructure cannot support such significant growth. Also concerned with the
video that was created by the developer. Does not want the Council bullied by the developer.
Jason Sonnet, 189 Appaloosa Court, speaks in opposition to high -density development on the
corner of Main Street and Sunset Avenue. The current development plan proposes to add 15%
to 25% to the City's population on less than 1% of the land. This is beyond the capacity of the
local infrastructure. He discussed the water issues, the road adjoining the development, and
class sizes. Supports the building of the Mosque. Welcomes low -density developments.
Justin Reynolds, 7328 Stagecoach Trail, discussed the slow the grow signs, and it's not just a
catchy phrase. According to the Metropolitan Council, a total of 783 homes were added to the
city from 2010 to 2020, and 285 households were added between 2020 and 2024. In a visioning
survey conducted in 2017, residents were asked for the top three things they would change
about Lino Lakes; one of the top answers was slower development. Another question on the
survey was what Lino Lakes should focus on in the next 20 years; the answers were improving
roads, developing more parks and trails, and maintaining infrastructure.
Asad Zaman, 1608 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, told the City Council a story regarding a Christian
group that brought evidence to Congress for religious land use applications.
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Suleiman Ada, 2511 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, is very familiar with Lino Lakes due to
his tutoring business. He talked about the comments he had heard and seen on social media. It
was asked if online groups were created when past developments were discussed.
Peggy Miller, 476 Lois Lane, has lived in Lino Lakes for 45 years and has seen a lot of growth.
She discussed the slow growth in Lino Lakes and traffic issues. Addressing why the community,
did not come forward on previous developments, she stated, her concerns are the background
of the developer and losing the water table. Asked if the cost burden would fall on the residents
with private wells if the water were depleted. She would like to see a peaceful resolution.
Would like a stop sign on the corner of Lois Lane and Nottingham Lane and Lois Lane and
Country Lane.
Beth Gendler, 2324 University Avenue, Saint Paul, is the Executive Director of Jewish
Community Action. She attended the meeting as a member of a religious minority. She is in
support of the development. Treat this project the same as others.
Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, stated that he attended the meeting to discuss fiscal
responsibility, including the cost of the new roundabout on Main Street and Sunset Avenue,
light poles near 49 and County Road J, the irrigation system, and the Water Treatment Plant.
Mahomond Hasser, 1571 124th Ave. NE, a Blaine resident, does not support the moratorium.
Discussed how the City of Blaine voted to rezone a former college for a Muslim school. Asked
the Council to communicate with the City of Blaine.
1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 7:54 PM.
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RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
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Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Ruhland, Rafferty
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1. 'CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for May 28, 2024 (Check No. 120749 through
120823) in the Amount of $602,186.99
B. Consider Approval of April 22, 2024 City Council Work Session Minutes
C. Consider Approval of April 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Consider Approval of Hiring Part -Time Rookery Activity Center Staff
E. Consider Resolution No. 24-62, Authorizing the Issuance of a Special Event Permit for
the MN Wheels of Honor Fallen Hero Visit
F. Consider Approval of 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Report
G. Consider Approval of Not Waiving Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability
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H. Consider Resolution No. 24-63, Authorizing the Issuance of a Special Event Permit, On -
Sale Temporary Liquor License, and Cabaret License for St. Joseph's Catholic Church
I. Consider Resolution No. 24-67, Approving Site Performance Agreement, 455 Park Court
(Fiji Cube)
L Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A-11
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RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Ruhland, Rafferty
No report was presented.
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
A. Consider Appointment of a Building Permit Technician
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer presented a
recommendation to appoint May Vang as a Building Permit Technician.
i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of May Vang as Building Permit Technician
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn, Rafferty
B. Consider Appointment of Government Buildings Custodial Worker
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer presented a
recommendation to appoint Alison Gronning as Government Buildings Custodial Worker.
i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Alison Gronning as Government Buildings
Custodial Worker
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
No report was presented.
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5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
A. Ordinance No. 09-24,, Vacating Trail Easement on Shores of Marshan Lake Plat
Public Service Director Rick DeGardner requests Council consideration of Ordinance 01-
24 to vacate the trail easement located on Lots 1-14, Block 5, Shores of Marshan Lake.
The property addresses range from 7200 to 7290 Stage Coach Trail. Director DeGardner
noted that the Park Board reviewed the Easement Vacation on June 7, 2024, and
recommended the trail easement be vacated with a 6-0 vote.
i. Public Hearing
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:04 PM.
Bret Shroyer, 580 Marshan Lane, stated the broadwalk is awkward and dangerous.
a. Motion to: Close Public Hearing at 8:05 PM.
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyclen
AYES: Lyclen, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
ii. Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 09-24
a. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance 09-24.
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Lyclen, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn,, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 09-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Lyclen, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn., Rafferty
A. Ordinance No. 06-24, Vacating Drainage & Utility Easement,, 202 Elm Street
WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee requested approval of the second reading of
Ordinance 06-24 to vacate Drainage & Utility Easement, 202 Elm Street and Resolution
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24-54 approving summary publication of Ordinance 06-24. The first reading was
approved at the May 13, 2024 City Council meeting.
i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 06-24
a. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance No. 06-24
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RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 06-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
C. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-54, Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 06-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz., Cavegn, Rafferty
B. Ordinance No. 08-24, Vacating Drainage & Utility Easement,, 6590 12 th Avenue
WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee requested approval of the second reading of
Ordinance 08-24 to Vacate Drainage & Utility Easement, 6590 12 th Avenue and
Resolution 24-55 approving the summary publication of Ordinance 08-24. The first
reading was approved at the May 13, 2024 City Council meeting.
L Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 08-24
a. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance No. 08-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn,, Rafferty
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b. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 08-24
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RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
c. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-55, Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 08-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
C. 2024 Rejuvenator Project
WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee requested approval to rescind the acceptance
of bids and construction contract award for the 2024 Rejuvenator Project. She is also
requesting that the Council reject bids and authorize re -bidding. Two bids were
received, and the low bid in the amount of $110,464.00, was planned and awarded.
After bids were accepted and the construction contract was awarded, it was
determined that the low -bid materials did not meet the specifications. The project is
within the 60-day holding period and the contracts have not been executed.
L Consider Resolution No. 24-57, Rescinding Resolution No. 24-37, Accepting Bids,
Awarding a Construction Contract
ii. Consider Resolution No. 24-58, Rejecting Bids and Authorizing Re -Bidding
a. Motion to: Approve Rescinding Resolution No. 24-37, Accepting Bids, Awarding
a Construction Contract
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-58, Rejecting Bids and Authorizing Re -
Bidding
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RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
D. Decorative Lighting for the CSAH 49/CRJ Roundabout Project
WSB Project Engineer Diane Hankee requested approval of Resolution 24-56 to
accept quotes and to award a contract for the Decorative Lighting for the CSAH
49/CRJ Roundabout Project. Four quotes were received, and staff recommended
acceptance of the lowest quote from Killmer Electric Company, which came in at
$127,776.00. The project is funded through a combination of developer
contributions and municipal state -aid street funds. WSB LLC has submitted a
proposal to complete the construction services in the amount of $12,660.00.
i. Consider Resolution No. 24-56, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction Contract
ii.Consider Resolution No. 24-68, Approving Construction Services Contract with
WSB LLC
a. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-56, Accepting Bids, Awarding a
Construction Contract
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Lyclen
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyclen, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-68, Approving Construction Services
Contract with WSB LLC
RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Lyclen
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Lyclen, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
E. Ordinance No. 04-24, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment -Sacred Communities and
Micro -Unit Dwellings
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City Planner Katie Larsen requested approval of the second reading zoning
ordinance test amendment related to Sacred Communities and Micro -Unit
dwellings and Resolution 24-55 approving the summary publication of Ordinance
04-24. The first reading of the ordinance was approved by the Council on May 13,
2024.
i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24
a. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24
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RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 04-24
RESULT:
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn,, Rafferty
c. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-46, Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 04-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
F. Ordinance No. 05-24, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment -Building Type and
Construction
City Planner Katie Larsen requested approval of the second reading zoning
ordinance test amendment related to Bulidng Type and Construction and
Resolution 24-55 approving the summary publication of Ordinance 05-24. The first
reading of the ordinance was approved by the Council on May 13, 2024.
i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 05-24
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a. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance No. 05-24
RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn,, Rafferty
b. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 05-24
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CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
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c. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-61, Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 05-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz,, Cavegn,, Rafferty
G. Grant of Easements, Water Treatment Plant
Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested consideration and
approval of Resolutions 24-64, 24-65, and 24-66 related to grant easements to
Anoka County, the Public, and the RiceCreek Watershed District as part of the Water
Treatment Plant project.
i. Consider Resolution No. 24-64, Approving Grant of Right -of -Way Easement to
Anoka County (Birch Street)
ii.Consider Resolution No. 24-65, Approving Grant of Right -of -Way Easement to the
Public (12th Avenue)
iii. Consider Resolution No. 24-66, Approving Buffer Declaration and Grant of
Wetland Easement to the RiceCreek Watershed District
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a. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-64, Approving Grant of Right -of -Way
Easement to Anoka County (Birch Street)
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RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
3 AYES: L den, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
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b. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-65, Approving Grant of Right -of -Way
Easement to the Public (12th Avenue)
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
c. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-66, Approving Buffer Declaration and
Grant of Wetland Easement to the RiceCreek Watershed District
RESULT:
CARRIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty reviewed the Community Calendar as presented on the Agenda. With no further
business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Rafferty at 8:29 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on July 22, 2024.
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor