HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 24-114CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 24-114
RESOLUTION TO CENSURE COUNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has been involved in significant discussions over the last number
of months concerning the proposed Madinah Lakes project, the need to master plan the area
where the proposed project is located, and the adoption of an interim ordinance to allow the
needed master planning to occur; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of an interim ordinance by the City Council on July 8, 2024, was driven
by the City's Comprehensive Plan and the potential for two large-scale developments in the NW
Quadrant of the City being undertaken in the absence of a master plan; and,
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024, Councilmember Chris Lyden replied to an email sent on August 4,
2024, by williamsobserver@yahoo.com, which the email contains very significant negative and
derogatory commentary related to the Koran and the Muslim faith. In response to the email,
Councilmember Lyden replied from his City email account (clyden@linolal<es.us):
"Might be the best email I have ever received! Thank you Sir!"; and,
WHEREAS, Councilmember Lyden's reply could be interpreted by some as endorsing the views
and opinions expressed in the email; and,
WHEREAS, Councilmember Lyden's response was inappropriate and reflects poorly on the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that
Councilmember Lyden is hereby censured by the City Council for his response to the August 4,
2024, email from williamsobserver@yahoo.com. The response neither reflects the views of the
City or the views of the City Council. The Council disavows the email response in its entirety.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 231d day of September 2024.
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Rob Raiffert r, Mayor
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Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk