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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 28, 2025
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16
and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream
City Council: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
Interim City Administrator: Dave Pecchia
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room (Not televised) | No Public Comment allowed per the Rules of Decorum
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
3. Administration Update
4. Review Regular Agenda
5. Adjournment
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers | Televised
Call to Order and Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Sign-in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum
Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for April 28, 2025 (Check No. 122642 through 122720) in
the Amount of $486,574.36
B. Approval of April 7, 2025, Work Session Minutes
C. Approval of April 10, 2025, City Council Special Work Session Minutes
D. Approval of April 14, 2025, City Council Work Session Minutes
E. Approval of April 14, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Approval of April 15, 2025, City Council Special Meeting Minutes
G. Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
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H. Adopt Resolution No. 25-55, Approving Acquisition and Accepting Drainage and
Utility Easement, 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
I. Adopt Resolution No. 25-54, Declaring Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures
from Bond Proceeds
J. Adopt Resolution No. 25-53 Authorizing the Issuance of a Cabaret License, Special
Event Permit and Temporary liquor license to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church
K. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit for Lino Lakes Lions
L. Consider Resolution No. 25-15, Approving Site Improvement Performance
Agreement, 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC)
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Consider Appointment of Building Inspector, Meg Sawyer
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Citygate Final Report, Dave Pecchia
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Consider Resolution No. 25-52 Approving Interim Use Permit, Rehbeins Black Dirt,
Diane Hankee
B. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 05-25, Vacating certain street, drainage, and
utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South, Diane Hankee
C. Consider Resolution No. 25-44, Approving Site Performance Agreement with ALDI,
Diane Hankee
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
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8. NEW BUSINESS
No Report
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. There is a Special City Council Meeting in the community room, immediately following
this evening’s regular meeting. The City Council will be conducting employment contract
negotiations and general business may be discussed. The full agenda is posted to the
City website.
B. Environmental Board Meeting on April 30th at 6:30 p.m.
C. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting on May 1st at 8:00 a.m.
D. Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 5th at 5:30 p.m.
E. City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. and Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 5th
F. Park Board Meeting on May 7th at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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Expenditures
April 28, 2025
Check #122642 to #122720
$486,574.36
Electronic Funds Transfer
MN Statute 471.38 Subd. 3
Council Meeting April 28, 2025 Transfer In/(Out)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 (219,121.64)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 Federal Deposit (62,942.63)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 PERA (61,759.66)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 State (14,578.07)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 Child Support (321.48)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 H.S.A. Bank Pretax (4,106.17)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 TASC Pretax (913.42)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 Mission Sq 457 Def. Comp #301596 (1,950.00)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 Mission Sq Roth IRA #706155 (669.23)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 MSRS HCSP #98946-01 (5,426.07)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 MSRS Def. Comp #98945-01 (2,405.00)
4/11/2025 Payroll #08 MSRS Roth IRA #98945-01 (1,024.00)
4/15/2025 Transfer from FRB Money Market 500,000.00
4/18/2025 Sales & Use Tax (8,006.00)
4/18/2025 Building Permit Surcharge (3,213.68)
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Lino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: April 7, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 7:51 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and
Ruhland
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Community Development Director Michael Grochala, Interim Fire Chief Dan L’Allier, City
Planner Katie Larsen, and City Attorney Kristin Nierengarten.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Administration Update
The City Administrator presented the following operations updates:
• Resolution No. 25-41 “Supporting Retention of City Zoning Authority” was sent
to the Lino Lakes State Representative and Senator, as well as the League of
Minnesota Cities. Our State Senator thanked the city for sending the resolution
and provided notice that the state hearing on the proposed amendment to city
zoning authority had been cancelled.
• Staff have received the final draft of the public safety department report from
Citygate. Citygate representatives have requested a special meeting date of April
30th or May 7th to reduce travel costs.
• Working on the agenda for the Joint Work Session with the Charter Commission
on April 10th and the Special City Council Meeting on April 15th, which was
scheduled to interview City Administrator candidates.
• Ordinance No. 04-25 “Franchise Extension Agreement” with Comcast, which was
adopted by the City Council on March 10th, has been fully executed by all parties.
• The debriefing of the recent water rescue indicated that one of two ambulances
left that was needed at the time of the rescue. The overall ambulance service
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response times are being reviewed with a goal of reducing response time, so
that they are at the same level as other area response times. This is an item for
ongoing discussion between the city and ambulance service provider.
• The Interim City Administrator and Community Development Director met with
the Forrest Lake School District. The School District is working on future growth
estimates and busing numbers.
• The City continues to work with our legal counsel on current litigation.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule the presentation of the Citygate report
for the April 28th regular meeting.
4. Even-Year Elections
The City Clerk presented information on the option to move to even-year elections for
municipal offices. She reported that the City Council, Charter Commission or citizens
through a petition could carry a request to amend the City Charter to establish even-
year elections for municipal offices. Furthermore, the effective date for the change from
odd-year to even-year elections could be set for a future date.
The City Clerk reviewed that voter engagement and cost savings are two factors to
consider in reviewing the change to even-year elections. In 2024 Lino Lakes had 15,322
registered voters at 7 a.m. on the day of the General Election and 14,135 people voted
that day. By comparison at the 2023 municipal election 1,785 people voted. There is
also a cost to hold a stand-alone municipal election separate from the even-year general
election. Currently there are 18 cities out of 856 that are scheduled to hold an odd-year
election in 2025 according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to forward this matter to the Charter
Commission at the April 10, 2025, Joint Meeting and to defer to the Charter Commission
to sponsor any amendments to the Charter.
The City Clerk noted that the Charter Commission will have two procedural options for
processing the amendment, if supported, including the option to place the question of
moving to even-year elections on a future ballot as a question for the voters.
The City Attorney stated that she would prepare a memo for the Charter Commission
regarding the legal steps for their review.
5. Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission Overview
The City Clerk reviewed the agenda for the Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission.
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It was noted that the City Council would be holding a Work Session, and the Charter
Commission would be holding their regular meeting.
It was identified by the City Council that the topic “Other Questions for Council or
Charter Commission” was too broad of a category to give sufficient notice of the topic of
discussion, and as a result no vote or direction would be given on any items brought
forward under this category.
6. Main Street Master Plan & AUAR Update
Kimley Horn Representative Leila Bunge presented a summary report of the Mapping
NW Main planning meeting and feedback. She reported that they are preparing to move
forward with the Alternative Uran Areawide Review (AUAR) portion of the project.
Ms. Bunge stated that based on the feedback to date, there are two scenarios that are
highlighted for continued discussion. Scenario 1 is based on the existing 2040
Comprehensive Plan and is required under the AUAR process. Scenario 2.1, which
focuses on the “Gateway” into Lino Lakes at Sunset and Main Street, is also proposed
for further study.
Councilmember Lyden requested that the original scenario be considered as well.
Ms. Bunge reported that the original and current scenarios are posted to the project
page on the City website. No formal action is required this evening as this information is
being presented for the information of the Council regarding the status of the planning
effort.
7. Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat
The City Planner reported that TYME Properties LLC, is proposing to Preliminary Plat one
commercial lot south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84 (Otter
Lake Road) for the purpose of construction an ALDI’s grocery store. She reviewed the
site performance agreement details. This item is scheduled for review at the next
regular Council meeting.
8. Lake Ameila Ditch Study Update
The Community Development Director reported that in 2023 the City completed the
Ameilia Lake Ditch study. The ditch has a drainage area of approximately 255 acres. It is
a private ditch, meaning that maintaining the ditch is the responsibility of the individual
property owners. Based on the existing concerns and anticipated future changes to the
area, two phases of work were recommended.
The Community Development Director reported that in March, staff met with the six
property owners to discuss the potential for the City taking over maintenance
responsibilities of the ditch and completing a maintenance project to remove
accumulated sediment and removal of lower quality trees and shrubs along the banks.
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The overall intent of maintenance is to maintain/improve conveyance capacity and
improve water quality entering Ameila Lake. City maintenance would be subject to the
provisions of easements, by the owners, at no cost to the City. The property owners
expressed some interest in the exchange but wanted time to consider. Staff will reach
out to the property owners in two to three months to gauge interest.
9. Water Treatment Plant Construction – Building Setback
The Community Development Director introduced Jon Christensen, PE, WSB and Brian
Bourassa.
Mr. Christensen stated that the City’s new Water Treatment Plant building, located at
6590 12th Avenue S., was intended to have a 50’ setback from the right-of-way boundary
on Birch Street and on 12th Avenue S. The actual building currently under construction
has a 46’ setback from the right-of-way boundary on Birch Street. He reported that the
building and associated sitework shift was caused by a data conversion process error at
the start of the design phase of the project.
The Community Development Director stated that based on the WSB review it appears
that the primary issue will be conformance with the zoning code. The property is in the
PSP, Public/Semi Public zoning district. The setback from a major collector or arterial
street is 50 feet. He presented four options to correct the issue.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to pursue option #3 “Amend the
Zoning Ordinance requirement in the PSP District”.
10. Notices and Communications
Mayor Rafferty reported that the next VLAMO meeting is in a few weeks.
Councilmember Stoesz questioned when the North Metro TV report would be
presented.
The City Administrator reported that a date has not been announced for the meeting.
Mayor Rafferty extended his appreciation to the public safety personnel who responded
to the Baldwin Lake rescue.
11. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 28, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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Lino Lakes City Council
Special Work Session
Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission
Minutes
DATE: April 10, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 P.M.
RECESS/RECONVENE 8:35 P.M. / 8:45 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 9:17 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and
Ruhland
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia and City Clerk Roberta Colotti.
Charter Commissioners Present: Chair Caroline Dahl, Commissioners, Donald Aldentaler, Kelli
Damiani, Coral Digatono, John Grattan III, Dean Hausladen, Eric Holmstrom, Dan Nicholson,
Angela Obert, Justin Reynolds, Melissa Rodriguez and Mike Trehus.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Chair of the Charter Commission called the regular Charter Commission Meeting to
Order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Charter Commission Public Comment Period
The Charter Commission Chair opened the floor for comment from the public. No
comment was made. The Chair closed the public comment period.
4. Joint Discussion with Charter Commission
a. Notification to Residents of Development Proposals
There was discussion of the type of notification that is provided by the City to
inform residents that a development project is being proposed. The proposed
design of a sign notifying residents of a development project was presented and
reviewed by the Charter Commission and City Council. The online “Notify Me”
notification platform was discussed along with the other methods of notification.
b. Zoning Regulations: Minium Distances Between Businesses
A memo from the City Attorney regarding the City’s authority to govern the
distances between businesses was reviewed. The Charter Commission Chair
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brought forward a discussion on the distances between business and residential
properties. The Mayor reviewed that zoning districts are for types of
development and commercial developers will review if the proposed
development will work before applying.
c. Open Mic
The Rules of Decorum regulations regarding the time allowed at open mic was
discussed. Councilmember Lyden stated that it is also helpful if the speaker
provides a written summary of their statement for the Council.
d. Five-Year Financial Plan
The Charter Commission Chair reviewed the history of the City Charter
requirement calling for a five-year Financial Plan to be prepared. The Mayor
reviewed the current financial management plan elements and steps for
approval. The Charter Commission Chair accepted the report into the record for
the Charter Commission.
e. 2024 Citizen Petitions to Amend the Charter
The Charter Commission Chair accepted in the record for the Charter
Commission, the City Attorney’s report stating that the City Council found the
2024 petitions to amend the City Charter (two petitions) and ordinance (one
petition) to be legally invalid and that no further action was required.
f. Even-Year Elections
The City Clerk reported that the City Council had discussed even-year elections,
and as a change from odd to even-year elections would require a Charter
amendment, had deferred to the Charter Commission on the matter. She
provided an overview of the statistics for the 2023 and 2024 elections and
budgeted expenses.
The Charter Commission made a motion to schedule a discussion regarding
even-year elections and a motion to set the discussion date for the regular
Charter Commission meeting on July 10, 2025. It was noted that with this there
would be no changes to the 2025 election and that any ballot questions
regarding moving to even-year elections would need to be scheduled after 2025
given the timeframe for preparing and submitting a ballot question.
Recesses / Reconvene
Mayor Rafferty recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Commissioners Aldentaler and Nicholson left the meeting. Mayor Rafferty reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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g. Stormwater Utility
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Stormwater Utility history and the
purpose of the funds. The Charter Commission and Council discussed funding
options related to stormwater utilities and regulations surrounding stormwater
management.
h. Other Questions for Council or Charter Commission
The Charter Commission Chair stated that she asked that this agenda item be
added as a time for the Council to ask any questions of the Charter Commission
as the Commission had set forth a series of questions for discussion this evening
as part of the regular agenda.
Mayor Rafferty thanked the Chair for the opportunity and confirmed with the
Council that there were no additional questions outside of the agenda items
already discussed.
5. Charter Commission Old Business
The Charter Commission provided approval of the Charter Commission January 9, 2025,
minutes as presented.
6. Charter Commission New Business
The Charter Commission Chair presented the Yearly Letter to the Judge, outlining
Charter Commission activities in 2024, to the Charter Commission, prior to submitting to
the Judge as required.
7. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the City Council Work Session at 9:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 28, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty
City Clerk Mayor
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Lino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: April 14, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:26 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and
Ruhland
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Community Development Director Michael Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, City Planner
Katie Larsen, Interim Public Safety Director Curt Boehme, Interim Fire Chief Dan L’Allier
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as amended to move the Review of the Regular Agenda ahead
o the Administrative Update.
3. Review Regular Agenda
The Interim Public Safety Director and Interim Fire Chief reviewed the Family and First
Responder Recognition scheduled for Special Presentation this evening.
Mayor Rafferty stated that the City has been recognizing Arbor Day for 34 years. This
evening a Proclimation Declaring Arbor Day is scheduled for Special Presentation.
The Council reviewed the two Community Service Officer, three Part-Time Firefighter,
two Paid On-Call Firefighter, Community Development Administrative Assistant and
Accounting Clerk II appointments scheduled for this evening.
Mayor Rafferty thanked the Interim City Administrator for his efforts to improve the
timeline for the appointment process for public safety personnel, noting that this is the
closest we have recently come to a full staff at the fire department.
The City Planner reviewed the Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat request.
The City Engineer reviewed the scheduled public hearing to vacate certain street,
drainage and utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South.
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The City Engineer requested that Item 6E “Resolution NO. 24-44 – Approving Site
Performance Agreement with ALDI” be removed from the agenda.
The City Planner reviewed the Java Lino Lakes project Final Plat, Development
Agreement and Resolution to Amend Resolution No. 24-143 regarding the Legal
Description.
The City Planner requested that Item D (ii) “Consider Resolution No. 25-46 “Approving
Development Agreement, for the Java Lino Lakes project be adopted “as amended” with
an amendment as there was an amendment to the development agreement item 10A of
the contract, recommend by the City Attorney.
The City Engineer reviewed Item 6E, noting that it should be retitled “Market Place Drive
Realignment Project” from the current title. She reviewed the details of this project.
The Community Development Director reviewed Item 6F “Consider Resolution No. 25-
51 , Ordering Preparation of Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), Mapping NW
Main”.
The Council supported moving Item 6F to the Consent Agenda for action at the regular
meeting.
The Community Development Director requested direction regarding the requirements
for holding a neighborhood meeting as part of the Peltier Ponds development process. It
was noted that any expense associated with this meeting would be the responsibility of
the developer.
Council Consensus
It was the Consensus of the City Council to require the Peltier Ponds developer to host a
neighborhood meeting as part of the development project process.
4. Administration Update
The City Administrator stated that in consideration of the time, he would provide an
Administration update at a future meeting.
5. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 28, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: April 14, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:22PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland
and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Community Development Director Michael Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, City Planner
Katie Larsen, Interim Public Safety Director Curt Boehme, and Interim Fire Chief Dan L’Allier.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period.
Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, expressed her concern regarding Nature’s Refuge
North development proposal. She stated that the proposed high-density development of
approximately 100 homes, on 30 buildable acres of land, is directly behind her property. She
stated that the plan threatens to fundamentally disrupt not only the physical landscape but also
the values and identity that define the city. She stated nearly 100 homes in such a limited space
will require significant land and water alteration, including massive grading and fill that will
inevitably change the flow and storage of water across the area. She stated that her property has
never been impacted by flooding or the floodplain. She stated that she suspects this water will
inevitably make its way to 10-22-32 which she said is already dammed by Andall Street and 4th
Avenue, not flowing and flooding several of her neighbors. She stated that with the proposed
changes, stormwater runoff will increase dramatically, putting her land and those of her
neighbors at serious risk of increased flooding.
Ms. Decker asked the Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board, the City Council of Lino Lakes, the Rice
Creek Watershed District and the developer to:
1. Ensure that no redirected wetlands or drainage paths encroach upon her property or
surrounding properties or upstream and downstream lots; and
2. Maintain the current size and integrity of the floodplain to prevent future flooding and
environmental degradation; and
3. The zoning for this area is consistent with the long-standing, neighboring properties.
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She stated that an email had been sent to the Mayor on the matter and requested that it be
added to the public record along with her public comment this evening.
Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, spoke about 10-22-32. He stated that dredging work
had been done by Rice Creek Watershed. He reviewed the current condition of the drainage
system. He outlined the flooding concerns for his property, noting that it impacts his livelihood.
He expressed his concerns with the proposed development in the area and the impact that it will
have on the drainage system. He stated that he has spoken with Rice Creek Watershed and is
sharing his concerns this evening to put the City on notice.
Delight DeMulling, 875 Lois Lane, Lino Lakes, reported that she had received a detailed response
from the City staff regarding her previous public comment question about federal funding that
the City received. She stated that that regarding the state public safety funding that was pending,
the impact of federal funding on the state may in turn impact the state’s ability to fund local
grants.
Ms. DeMulling suggested that the promotion for Night to Unite be updated regarding bullet
number in the city newsletter, “Building relationships with your neighbors, which allows you to
get to know one another and determine who belongs in your neighborhood” be amended. She
suggested removing the last part of the sentence and just have it state building relationships with
your neighbors, which allows you to get to know one another.
Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, Lino Lakes, reviewed the proposed improvement along Red
Maple Lane. He outlined that reducing the roadway would reduce costs and allow for the
preservation of more trees along the project area. He reviewed several alternatives that could
be implemented to reduce the scope of the project and save all taxpayers and the assessed
property owners money.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:45 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
Motion to move Item 6F “Consider Resolution No. 25-51, Ordering Preparation of Alternative
Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), Mapping NW Main” to the consent agenda and to delete Item
6C “Consider Resolution No. 25-44 Approving Site Performance Agreement with ALDI” from
the agenda and to adopt the balance of the agenda as presented.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Interim Public Safety Director and Interim Fire Chief presented a family and first responder
lifesaving recognition.
Mayor Rafferty issued a Proclimation declaring Friday, April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of
Lino Lakes.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1G and Item 6F as presented.
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment: CSO
Motion to appoint Chloe Solorzano to the Community Service Officer position at Step
1 of the Community Service Officer wage scale, beginning April 16, 2025.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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B. Appointment: CSO
Motion to appoint Bennett Pothen to the Community Service Officer position at Step 1
of the Community Service Officer wage scale, beginning April 16, 2025.
C. Appointment: Park-Time Firefighter
Motion to appoint Anas Sumrin to the Part-Time Firefighter position, at Step 1 of the
Part-Time Firefighter wage scale, beginning April 21, 2025.
D. Appointment: Part-Time Firefighter
Motion to appoint Aidan Gregg to the Part-Time Firefighter position, at Step 1 of the
Part-Time Firefighter wage scale, beginning April 21, 2025.
E. Appointment: Part-Time Firefighter
Motion to appoint Jaxon Johnson to the Part-Tiem Firefighter position, at Step 1 of the
Part-Time Firefighter wage scale, beginning April 21, 2025.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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F. Appointment: Paid On-Call Firefighter
Motion to appoint Samuel Gibson Eyestone to the Paid On-Call Firefighter position, at
$22.44 per hour, beginning April 21, 2025.
G. Appointment: Paid On-Call Firefighter
Motion to appoint Kaleb Paehlke to the Paid On-Call Firefighter position, at #22.44 per
hour, beginning April 21, 2025.
H. Appointment: Community Development Administrative Assistant
Motion to appoint Marissa Ertel to the Administrative Assistant position, at Step 2 of
the Administrative Assistant wage scale, beginning April 15, 2025.
I. Appointment: Accounting Clerk II
Motion to appoint Michael Persons to the Accounting Clerk II position, at Step 5 of the
Accounting Clerk II wage scale, beginning April 15, 2025.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 25-43
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-43 Approving Otter Crossing South Preliminary
Plat
B. Vacation of Street, drainage, and utility easement on 70th Street and Otter Crossing
South
i. Public Hearing
Mayor Rafferty opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
No comments were made.
Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
ii. First Reading Ordinance No. 05-25
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 05-25 Vacating Certain
Street, Drainage, and Utility Easements (70th Street and Otter Lake Service Road,
Anoka County, Minnesota)
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 05-25 Vacating Certain Street,
Drainage, and Utility Easements (70th Street and Otter Lake Service Road, Anoka
County, Minnesota)
C. Item Removed from Agenda
D. Java Lino Lakes
i. Resolution No. 25-45
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-45, Approving Java Lino Lakes Final Plat
The City Planner presented an amendment to the language within the development
agreement as prepared by the City Attorney.
ii. Resolution No. 25-46
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-46, Approving Java Lino Lakes Development
Agreement, as amended by the City Attorney.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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iii. Resolution No. 25-47
Motion to adopt Resolution NO. 25-47, Amending Resolution No. 24-143 Legal
Description for Conditional Use Permit for Automobile Repair-Minor (Lot 1, Block 2,
Java Lino Lakes)
E. Item Retitled from “2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and Water Extension
Project” to “Market Place Drive Realignment Project”
i. Resolution 25-48
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-48, Accept Bid and Awarding a Construction
Contract Market Place Drive Realignment Project.
ii. Resolution 25-49
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-49 Approving the Construction Services Contract
Market Place Drive Realignment Project.
F. Item moved to Consent Agenda / Approved
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Rafferty announced that there is a City Council Special Meeting, Tuesday, April
15th at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The City Council will be interviewing candidates for the City
Administrator position. General business may be discussed. The full agenda is posted on
the website.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on April 28, 2025.
_________________________ _________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: April 15, 2025
TIME STARTED: 9:45 AM
TIME ENDED: 1:23 PM
LOCATION: City Hall Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland
and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Community Development
Director Michael Grochala, Interim Public Safety Director Curt Boehme, Interim Fire Chief Dan
L’Allier, and Public Services/Parks & Recreation Director Rick DeGardner.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 9:45 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Comment Provided
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Human Resources and Communications Manager and Pat Melvin with DDA Human
Resources, Inc. reviewed the format for the interview process.
The City Council conducted interviews for the City Administrator position.
Motion to extend an offer to candidate Anderson, without selecting an alternate.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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Motion to authorize the Interim City Administrator, Human Resources and
Communications Manager and DDA Human Resources Representative Pat Melvin, to
enter into negotiations with candidate Anderson and to prepare a draft contract for
presentation to the City Council.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to seek a contract with the Interim City
Administrator to provide advisory services at the conclusion of the Interim
Administrator contract.
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
No Report
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:23 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on April 28, 2025.
_________________________ _________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1G
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
_________________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to approve the hiring of part-time staff for The Rookery.
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking approval to hire part-time personnel to work at The Rookery. The recruiting process
has identified candidates that will be a great addition to our staff at The Rookery.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of the part-time personnel listed below:
First Name Last Name Title
Brendan Chretien Lifeguard
Griffin Lofgren Lifeguard
Sarah McMullen Aquatics Lead
Alyda Overgaard Lifeguard
Tyler Cook Lifeguard
Jaxon Noon Lifeguard
Start dates vary based on position and training schedule.
Please approve the above personnel for the part-time positions at The Rookery Activity Center.
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REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1H
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-55, Approving Acquisition and Accepting
Drainage and Utility Easement, 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting council approval to purchase a Drainage and Utility Easement associated with the
2025 Street Reconstruction Project.
BACKGROUND
The City is reconstructing 62nd Street east of West Shadow Lake Drive. The proposed
improvements require additional drainage and utility easement from the property located at
760 62nd Street. The easement area already encumbered by a power line easement and will
continue with its current use as a roadside ditch. The easement is 13 feet wide by 225 feet
long. This property is currently occupied by a single family residential use and is zoned rural.
Through negotiations with the property owner a memorandum of agreement has been reached
in the amount of $2,300.00.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 25-55.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-55
2. Drainage and Utility Exhibit
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-55
APPROVING ACQUISITION AND ACCEPTING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
2025 STREET RECONSTRUCTON PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the preparation of plans and specifications to
construct the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project, and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements require the acquisition of a drainage and utility
easement for the making of said improvements:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that the
purchase of a drainage and utility easement from the property located at 760 62nd Street is
hereby approved in the amount of $2,300.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1I
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-54, Declaring Intent to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures from Bond Proceeds, Market Place Drive
Realignment
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting council approval to declare the City’s intent to reimburse itself from bond
proceeds for the proposed Market Place Drive Realignment Project.
BACKGROUND
On April 14, 2025 the City Council awarded the contract for the Market Place Drive Realignment
Project. The project includes roadway improvements and extension of sanitary sewer and
water trunk utility lines. The estimated project cost is $1,635,900.
The projects will be funded by a combination of land sale proceeds, municipal street state aid
and Area and Unit trunk utility funds. The portion of the project funded from the Area and Unit
fund, estimated at $537,000, may be financed by issues of bonds. The Internal Revenue Code
requires cities to declare their intent to reimburse project costs incurred prior to receipt of
bond proceeds. Preliminary expenditures such as architectural, engineering, surveying, bond
issuance, and similar costs are exempt from this provision. The total amount of bonds issued
may be less than the authorized limit.
Approval of the bond reimbursement resolution does not obligate the City to issue bonds.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution No. 25-54.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-54
CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 25-54
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE
CITY OF LINO LAKES TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
(Market Place Drive Project)
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2 (the
“Reimbursement Regulations”) providing that proceeds of tax-exempt bonds used to
reimburse prior expenditures will not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met;
and
WHEREAS, the City expects to incur certain expenditures that may be financed
temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a tax-
exempt bond;
WHEREAS, the City has determined to make this declaration of official intent
(“Declaration”) to reimburse certain costs from proceeds of bonds in accordance with the
Reimbursement Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota
that:
1. The City proposes to undertake certain trunk sanitary sewer and water
main improvements, as part of the Market Place Drive Improvement Project.
2. The City reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures made for
certain costs of the Project from the proceeds of bonds in an estimated maximum
principal amount of $537,000. All reimbursed expenditures will be capital expenditures,
costs of issuance of the bonds, or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under
Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Reimbursement Regulations.
3. This Declaration has been made not later than 60 days after payment of
any original expenditure to be subject to a reimbursement allocation with respect to the
proceeds of bonds, except for the following expenditures: (a) costs of issuance of bonds;
(b) costs in an amount not in excess of $100,000 or 5 percent of the proceeds of an issue; or
(c) “preliminary expenditures” up to an amount not in excess of 20 percent of the aggregate
issue price of the issue or issues that finance or are reasonably expected by the City to
finance the project for which the preliminary expenditures were incurred. The term
“preliminary expenditures” includes architectural, engineering, surveying, bond issuance,
and similar costs that are incurred prior to commencement of acquisition, construction or
rehabilitation of a project, other than land acquisition, site preparation, and similar costs
incident to commencement of construction.
4. This Declaration is an expression of the reasonable expectations of the City
based on the facts and circumstances known to the City as of the date hereof. The
anticipated original expenditures for the Project and the principal amount of the bonds
described in paragraph 2 are consistent with the City’s budgetary and financial
circumstances. No sources other than proceeds of bonds to be issued by the City are, or
are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set
aside pursuant to the City’s budget or financial policies to pay such Project expenditures.
5. This Declaration is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for
purposes of the Reimbursement Regulations.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
_____________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1J
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Resolution No. 25-53, Authorizing the Issuance of a Cabaret
License, Special Event Permit and Temporary liquor license to St.
Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to consider approval of Resolution No. 25-53, Authorizing the
Issuance of a Cabaret License (required to have a band/music with dance floor), Special Event
Permit and Temporary liquor license to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church.
BACKGROUND
St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church has applied for permits to host a festival event this
summer on August 9th and 10th. They have included the dates for set-up and take-down in their
application. They have successfully hosted this event in the past.
Background information has been submitted for the approval of the public safety division.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 25-53, Authorizing the Issuance of a Cabaret License, Special Event
Permit and Temporary Liquor License to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 25-53
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-53
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CABARET LICENSE, SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE
TO ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church has applied for a cabaret license,
special event permit and temporary liquor license; and,
WHEREAS, the event is scheduled to take place on August 9, 2025, and August 10, 2025,
with setup and takedown scheduled around those dates; and,
WHEREAS, the event is to be hosted at the St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Department will review the plans for the event; and,
WHEREAS, St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church has successfully hosted this event in the
past.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that the
City Council authorizes issuance of a Cabaret License, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor
License for St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church to host a festival on August 9th and 10th of this
year, contingent upon the approval of the Public Safety Department including any and all
background checks, payment of any fees, and confirmation of all required documentation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes on this 28th day of April 2025.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty,
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC,
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1K
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit for Lino Lakes Lions
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division issues
Exempt Permits to nonprofit organizations that conduct lawful gambling on five or few days
and awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. This is not a regular gambling
permit which requires a City Council resolution. Instead, the City is asked to acknowledge the
permit with either; no waiting period, require a 30-day waiting period or deny the application.
BACKGROUND
The City is in receipt of the following applications:
• Lino Lakes Lions, Raffle at St. Joseph Church on October 11, 2025
• Lino Lakes Lions, Raffle at St. Joseph Church on November 4, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to acknowledge and approve the application for Exempt and Excluded Gambling Permit
for the Lino Lakes Lions raffles as presented, with no waiting period.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1L
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-15 Approving Site Improvement
Performance Agreement, 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC)
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration to approve the site improvement performance
agreement for the 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC).
BACKGROUND
The City reviewed a land use application site and building plan for BRF Enterprises, LLC located
at 416 Lilac Street. BRF Enterprises, LLC is owned by Brandon Fuhr. The property is zoned
general industrial. He plans to operate a professional automotive collision/repair shop and a
towing/recovery company. The existing building will be renovated and outdoor storage area
hard surfaced and fenced. The existing site is 1.07 acres. The existing building was
constructed in 1985. The rear yard area is currently a gravel surface.
The proposed BRF Enterprises, LLC plan meets ordinance and performance standards and staff
recommends approval of the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the City Council approve Resolution 25-15 approving the site
improvement performance agreement for 416 Lilac Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-15
2. Project Location Map
3. Site Improvement Performance Agreement
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-15
APPROVING SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT WITH
BRF ENTERPRISES, LLC (416 LILAC STREET)
WHEREAS, the City has completed review of the site and building plans for 416 Lilac
Street (BRF Enterprises, LLC); and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is Lot 5, Block 1, Lino Industrial Park;
and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 1007.020(6) requires a site improvement performance
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
Site Improvement Performance Agreement between the City of Lino Lakes and BRF Enterprises,
LLC is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute such
agreements on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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416 Lilac Street Site Performance Agreement page 1 of 11
CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this _______ day of _______________, 2025,
is by and between the City of Lino Lakes, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota, and BRF Enterprises LLC., 416 Lilac Street (“Developer”).
WHEREAS, the Developer has received approval of Site Development
Plans, hereinafter called the "Plans", by the City of Lino Lakes on the 28 day of April, 2025, and in accordance with the Plans all of which are made a part hereof by reference. In consideration of such approval, the Developer, its successors and assigns, does covenant and agree to perform the work as set forth in the
Plans, in the aforesaid approval, and as hereinafter set forth upon the real estate (hereinafter referred to as "Property") described as follows: LOT 5 BLOCK 1 LINO INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBJECT TO EASE OF RECORD
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties made herein, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO:
I. DESIGNATION OF IMPROVEMENTS. A. Improvements on the project site to be installed at the Developer’s expense by the Developer as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as “On-site Work”.
B. Improvements off the project site to be installed at the Developer’s expense, if any, by the Developer as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as “Off-Site Work”.
C. Developer shall enter into a Declaration for Maintenance of
Stormwater Facilities. II. ON-SITE WORK.
A. On-Site Work. The On-Site Work shall consist of the improvements
described in the approved Plans, to include any approved subsequent amendments, and shall be in compliance with all applicable statutes, codes and ordinances of the City. The On-Site Work includes all on-site exterior amenities as shown on the
approved Plans and as required by the plan approval, such as, but
not limited to: landscaping, private driveways, parking areas, sanitary sewer extension, water system extension, storm drainage
416 Lilac Street Site Performance Agreement page 2 of 11
systems, curbing, lighting, fencing, fire lanes, sidewalks, exterior building architectural design and building elements, site grading and erosion control measures.
Such improvements shall be completed in accordance with Section IV herein. B. Cost Estimates. The Developer shall provide the City with a written
estimate of all applicable costs of the On-Site Work, itemized by
type; the estimates shall be based upon the actual estimates provided by the contractors who are to do the Work. Said cost estimates shall be reviewed by the City, and the City shall establish the actual amount of the financial guarantee. The description and
estimated cost of Developer's On-Site Work are as follows:
Description of Improvements Estimated Costs
1. Lighting $ 21,000.00
2. Fences / Screen Structures $ 77,000.00
3. Trash Disposal Structures $ 0.00
4. Curbing / Islands / Delineators $ 0.00
5. Storm Drainage Systems / Sewers / Catch Basins
/ Culverts / Swales $ 60,000.00
6. Public Trails and / or Sidewalk $ 0.00
7. Private Trails and / or Sidewalk $ 0.00
8. Driveway / Curb cut / Parking Lot / Fire Lane $ 70,000.00
9. Water mains / Hydrants / Sanitary Sewers $ 0.00
10. Landscaping $ 15,000.00
11. Site Grading $ 0.00
12. Erosion Control $ 2,000.00
Total Estimated Cost of Developer Improvements $ 245,000.00
Security Requirement (Total * 35%) $ 85,750.00
III. DEVELOPER FEES.
A. Trunk Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the costs of public trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection Fee consists of two components; a Trunk
Charge and an Availability Charge.
416 Lilac Street Site Performance Agreement page 3 of 11
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of hook-up, whichever is first. The Sanitary Sewer Trunk
Charge is $1,801.00 per unit. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII)
trunk charges are based on a factor of 2.92 units per acre.
Availability Charge
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid
at the time of building permit. Fees are based on the number of
sanitary access charge (SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). City Sewer (CSAC) $1,686.00 Per SAC Unit Trunk sewer unit charges addressed under this paragraph are in
addition to any SAC charges imposed by Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services.
B. Trunk Water Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the costs of public trunk water infrastructure. The Trunk
Utility Connection Fee consists of two components; a Trunk Charge
and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or
at the time of hook-up, whichever is first. The Water Trunk Charge is
$2,588.00 per unit. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) trunk
charges are based on a factor of 2.92 units per acre. Availability Charge Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid at the time of building permit. Fees are based on the number of sanitary access charge (SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services (MCES).
City Water (CWAC) $1,628.00 Per SAC Unit C. Surface Water Management Area Charges The City established a trunk area charge to uniformly distribute the
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costs of public trunk surface water infrastructure and water quality improvements. The Surface Water Management Charge shall be based on developable acreage, in the amount specified in Exhibit
C.
Acres/
Units Fee
1. Sanitary Sewer Trunk Unit Fee ($1,801unit; 2.92 units/Acre) $0
2. City Sewer Availability Fee ($1,686/SAC Unit) 3 $5,058.00*
3. Water Trunk Unit Fee ($2,588/unit; 2.92 units/Acre) $0
4. City Water Availability Fee ($1,628/SAC Unit) 3 $4,884.00*
5. City Surface Water Management Fee ($/Acre) $0
Total Estimated (Budget) Developer Fees $9,942.00
*Collected with the Building Permit D. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Sewer
Availability Charges (SAC) are in addition to the fees referenced
above and shall be determined by MCES, and shall be paid with the Building Permit. IV. RECORD DRAWINGS.
A. Upon project completion, Developer shall submit record drawings, in electronic format, of all public and private infrastructure improvements, including grading, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer facilities, and roads, constructed by Developer. The as-built
survey must include, but is not limited to, proposed and final
contours with adequate elevation shots to show conformance, property irons (to be exposed in field), low floor and low opening elevations, and the 100-Year High Water Level (HWL) of all ponds, lakes, and wetland areas. The files shall be drawn in Anoka County
NAD 83 Coordinate system and provided in both AutoCAD .dwg and
Adobe .pdf file formats. The plans shall include accurate locations, dimensions, elevations, grades, slopes and all other pertinent information concerning the complete work. The Developer shall also submit certified compaction testing results for the site grading
operations.
B. A summary of the record plan attribute data for the storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer structures and pipes shall be submitted in the form of an Excel Spreadsheet as provided by the City Engineer.
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C. No securities will be fully released until all record drawings have been submitted and accepted by the City Engineer.
V. COMPLETION DATE.
If the activities authorized by site and building plan approval are not initiated within twelve (12) months from the final execution of this agreement, then Developer will need to start the site and building plan approval process from the beginning. If after twenty-four (24)
months from the final execution of this agreement the Developer has
not completed the project the City reserves the right to use securities to address site issues to ensure compliance with City Codes. VI. GUARANTEE.
A. The Developer will fully and faithfully comply with all terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered into by the Developer. Concurrently with the execution hereof by the Developer, the Developer will furnish to, and at all times thereafter maintain with
the City, a cash deposit, certified check, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, based on thirty-five (35%) percent of the total estimated cost of Developer's On-site Work. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be for the exclusive use and benefit of the City of Lino Lakes and shall state thereon that the same is issued to guarantee and assure
performance by the Developer of all the terms and conditions of this Development Contract, construction of all required improvements in accordance with the ordinances and specifications of the City and guarantees the workmanship and materials for the landscape improvements for a period of one year following the City’s
acceptance of the landscape improvements. The City reserves the right to draw, in whole or in part, on any portion of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the purpose of guaranteeing the terms and conditions of this contract, if Developer has been found to be in default of this agreement and only after providing Developer with
written notice and opportunity to cure any default. The Irrevocable
Letter of Credit shall be automatically extended for additional periods of one year from present or future expiration dates unless sixty (60) days prior to such the City Clerk or Administrator is notified in writing by certified mail or overnight mail that the Letter of
Credit will not be renewed.
B. Upon written request, The City will grant a reduction of the Letter of Credit, or cash deposit based on prepayment or the value of the completed improvements at the time of the requested reduction.
The Developer may make such requests three times throughout the
life of this agreement, with the third and/or final request being at the completion of the project. The City will respond to such request
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within 30 days time. Prior to the final acceptance of the Developer’s Improvements the City shall require a Letter of Credit or Cash Escrow to cover the warranty provisions of the agreement.
The amount shall be agreed to by the City Engineer and Developer
and Developer may use the Letter of Credit discussed in Section VI.A above. VII. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.
A. The Developer agrees to establish a non-interest bearing escrow account with the City in an amount established by the City Engineer or his designee for the payment of all City fees and costs incurred by the City related to the On-site Work, including, but not limited to,
the following:
1. Site Plan Review Fee $5,500.00
2. Administration
(Legal, Engineering, Planning and Contract Administration) $8,900.00
3. Negative Short Term Escrow Balance $0.00
Total Estimated (Budget) Costs for Escrow Account $14,400.00
B. If it appears that the actual costs incurred will exceed the estimate or that the actual costs incurred will be less than the estimate, then Developer and City shall review the costs required to complete the project. In such case, if the actual costs exceed the estimate, then Developer shall promptly pay the additional sums to the City to pay
for the agreed upon increase. However, in such case where the actual costs are less than the estimate, the City shall promptly reimburse to Developer any amounts overpaid by the Developer. The Developer may request a statement of the account each month for review.
C. Intentionally Deleted. VIII. REMEDIES FOR BREACH.
A. The City shall give prior written notice to the Developer of any default hereunder before proceeding to enforce such financial guarantee or before the City undertakes any work for which the City will be reimbursed through the financial guarantee. If within twenty
(20) days after receipt of such written notice to it, the Developer has
not notified the City by stating in writing the manner in which the default will be cured and the time within which such default will be cured, the City will proceed with the remedy it deems reasonably appropriate.
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B. At any time after the completion date and any extensions thereof, if any of the work is deemed incomplete, the City may proceed in any one or more of the following ways to enforce the undertakings
herein set forth, and to collect any and all expenses reasonably
incurred by the City in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, engineering, legal, planning and litigation costs and expense. The enumeration of the remedies hereunder shall be in addition to any other remedies available to the City.
1. Specific Performance. The City may in writing direct the surety or the Developer to cause the Work to be undertaken and completed within a specified reasonable time. If the Developer fails to cause the Work to be done and completed
in a manner and time reasonably acceptable to the City, the
City may proceed to bring an action for specific performance to require work to be undertaken. 2. Completion by the City. The City, after written notice, may
enter the premises and proceed to have the Work done either by contract, by day labor or by regular City forces. The Developer may not question the manner of doing such work or the letting of any such contracts for the doing of any such work; provided that all such work is performed in a
reasonable manner, the costs are reasonable and the work is completed in a good and workman-like manner and in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Upon completion of such work, the Developer shall promptly pay the City the full cost thereof as aforesaid.
3. Deposit of Financial Guarantee. In the event the financial guarantee has been submitted in the form of a Letter of Credit, the City may draw on the Letter of Credit the sum equal to the reasonably estimated cost of completing the
Work, plus the City's reasonably estimated expenses as
defined herein, including any other reasonable costs, expenses, and damages for which the surety may be liable hereunder, but not exceeding the amount set forth on the Letter of Credit. The money shall be deemed to be held by
the City for the purpose of reimbursing the City for any
reasonable costs incurred in completing the Work as hereinafter specified. Any funds remaining after completion of the project shall be promptly returned to the Developer.
IX. OCCUPATION OF PREMISES.
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The Developer agrees that it will not cause to be occupied any portion of the building or improvements to be constructed upon the premises until completion of the building and site improvements as more fully described
in the approved plans and following issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. X. INSURANCE.
Developer or its general contractor shall take out and maintain until one
year after the City accepted the Developer Improvements, public liability and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which may arise out of the Developer's or general contractor’s work, as the case may be, or the work of its
subcontractors or by one directly or indirectly employed by any of them.
Limits for bodily injury and death shall be not less than Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars for one person and One Million and no/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; limits for property damage shall be not less than One Million and no/100
($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; or a combination single limit policy of Two Million and no/100 ($2,000,000.00) Dollars or more. The City, its employees, its agents and assigns shall be named as an additional insured on the policy, and the Developer or its general contractor shall file with the City a certificate evidencing coverage prior to
the City signing the plat. The certificate shall provide that the City must be given ten days advance written notice of the cancellation of the insurance. The certificate may not contain any disclaimer for failure to give the required notice.
XI. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LITIGATION EXPENSES. The City and Developer agree that the prevailing party in any litigation pertaining to the enforcement of this Agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement from the non-prevailing party for all reasonable costs
incurred by said prevailing party including court costs and reasonable
engineering and attorneys' fees. XII. VALIDITY.
If a portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase in
this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect or void any of the other provisions of the Site Improvement Performance Agreement.
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XIII. GENERAL. A. Binding Effect. The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives,
successors and assigns of the parties hereto and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Property and shall be deemed covenants running with the land.
B. Notices. Whenever in this Agreement it shall be required or
permitted that notice or demand be given or served by either party to this Agreement to or on the other party, such notice or demand shall be delivered personally or (i) mailed by United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) or (ii) sent by nationally
recognized overnight carrier to the addresses hereinbefore set forth
on Page 1. Such notice or demand shall be deemed timely given when delivered personally or when deposited in the mail or the overnight carrier in accordance with the above. The addresses of the parties hereto are as set forth on Page 1 until changed by
notices given as above. C. Incorporation by Reference. All plans, special provisions, proposals, specifications and contracts for the improvements furnished and let pursuant to this Agreement shall be and hereby
are made a part of this Agreement by reference as fully as if set out herein in full. D. Hours of Construction Activity. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours set out as follows:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays No working hours allowed
XIV. VIOLATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS. In the event that Developer violates any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Site Improvement Performance Agreement and to be
performed by the Developer, the City, at its option, and after providing
written notice and opportunity to cure to Developer in addition to the rights and remedies as set out hereunder may refuse to issue building permits to any property within the development and/or stop building construction within the development until such time as such default has been corrected to the satisfaction of the City.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES By _________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: By_________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025, by Rob Rafferty as Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________ Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025 by Roberta Colotti as City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________ Notary Public
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DEVELOPER By _________________________
BRF Enterprises LLC.
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
On this _______ day of _______________, 2025, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared, _______________________________, who executed the foregoing instrument.
______________________________ Notary Public
This instrument was drafted by: City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Appointment of Building Inspector
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
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INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Chris Chandler to the Building
Inspector position within the Community Development department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is recommending
the approval of Chandler for the full-time position.
Chandler has over 20 years of experience in construction and municipal building inspection. He is
currently the Building Inspector for the City of Lake Elmo, a position he has held since 2020.
Previously, he worked as a Building Inspector for the City of Apple Valley, the City of Lonsdale,
and the City of White Bear Lake. Chandler holds a degree in Building Inspection Technology
Management from North Hennepin Community College.
The starting wage for Chandler will be at $45.33 per hour, which is step 7 of a 7 step wage scale
for the Building Inspector position. With the Council’s approval, Chandler would start in the
position on May 21, 2025.
The hiring of Chandler will backfill the Building Inspector vacancy that was created by a
resignation on August 8, 2025. The 2025 Adopted Budget includes two full-time Building
Inspectors in the Community Development department.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Chris Chandler to the Building Inspector position.
ATTACHMENTS
None
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-52 Approving Interim Use Permit,
Rehbeins Black Dirt
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
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INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration of the Interim Use Permit for earth moving and a
black dirt stockpile on Rehbein’s property off 21st Avenue South.
BACKGROUND
On March 14, 2022 the City Council approved Resolution No. 22-30 Approving Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for Earth Moving and Stockpiling at Rehbein’s Black Dirt. The existing CUP is due for
renewal. The property owner has requested renewal. Since the issuance of the CUP, the City has
updated their zoning ordinance and this project is to be re-permitted as an Interim Use Permit
(IUP). An IUP is required for renewal every 5 years.
The black dirt stock pile is located on 21st Avenue South (PID #24-31-22-24-0002, #24-31-22-
24-0008, and #24-31-22-24-0009). The material from the stockpile is available for public and
local business use during the summer months from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The enclosed IUP
and Site, Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan details the conditions of the current site
approvals. The City hasn’t had issue with the current operations and the City of Centerville did
not have any concerns. There are no proposed changes with issuing of the IUP.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of the Interim Use Permit, Rehbeins
Black Dirt.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 25-52
2. Project Map
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-52
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR EARTH MOVING AND
STOCKPILING AT REHBEINS BLACK DIRT (PIDS #24-31-22-24-0002, #24-31-
22-24-0008, AND #24-31-22-24-0009)
WHEREAS, On March 14, 2022, the City Approved a Conditional Use Permit for
earth moving and stockpiling on properties on 21st Avenue South and hereafter referred
to as “Development”; and
WHEREAS, the City has updated their zoning ordinance and this project is to be
re-permitted as an Interim Use Permit (IUP); and
WHEREAS, the properties are zoned GB, General Business, and allow for earth
removal, land reclamation, material storage or filling with an interim use permit; and
WHEREAS, the legal descriptions of the subject properties are as follows:
Lot 2, Block 2, CLEARWATER CREEK BUSINESS CENTER, Anoka County, Minnesota; and,
Outlot A, CLEARWATER CREEK BUSINESS CENTER, Anoka County, Minnesota; and,
That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section
24, Township 31, Range 22, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest
corner of said Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) of Section 24,
thence running East along the South line of said Southeast Quarter of Northwest
Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) a distance of 275 feet; thence running North parallel with the
West line of said Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) a distance of
375 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of said Southeast Quarter of
Northwest Quarter (SW ¼ of NW ¼) a distance of 275 feet to the West line of said
Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼); thence running South along
the West line of said Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (SE ¼ of NW ¼) a distance
of 375 feet to the point of beginning; Anoka County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, City staff has completed a review of the land use application based on
the following plans:
• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey prepared by EG Rud & Sons, Inc. dated December
23, 2021
• Site, Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared by Carlson McCain
dated April 6, 2022
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• Clearwater Creek Business Center North Wetland Delineation Report prepared
by Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, Inc., dated August 5, 2021
• Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration Report, Haugo Geotechnical Services,
dated November 26, 2021
• Applicant’s Rice Creek Watershed District permit application, dated January 10,
2022; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning & Zoning Board on April
9, 2025, and the Board recommended approval of the interim use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
hereby makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The proposed development application has been found to be consistent with the
policies and recommendations of the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan including:
a. Land Use Plan.
b. Transportation Plan.
c. Utility (Sewer and Water) Plans.
d. Local Water Management Plan.
e. Capital Improvement Plan.
f. Policy Plan.
g. Natural Environment Plan.
The proposed earth moving/black dirt stockpile is consistent with the Land Use,
Utility, Local Water Management, Capital Improvement, Policy and Natural
Environmental Plans and recommendations of the comprehensive plan.
2. The proposed development application is compatible with present and future land
uses of the area.
The proposed earth moving/black dirt stockpile is compatible with present and future
land uses of the area. Present land use is vacant commercial and future land use is
commercial. Earth moving is allowed in all zoning districts with conditions.
3. The proposed development application conforms to performance standards herein
and other applicable City Codes.
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The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile conforms to the performance
standards of the City Code with conditions as established. The plans have been
reviewed by City staff and were submitted to the RCWD for review.
4. Traffic generated by a proposed development application is within the capabilities of
the City when:
a. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed subdivision is A
or B, traffic generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of
service more than one grade.
b. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is C, traffic generated
by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below C.
c. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is D, traffic generated
by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below D.
d. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections
providing access to the subdivision. If the existing level of service is E or F,
the subdivision developer must provide, as part of the proposed project,
improvements needed to ensure a level of service D or better.
e. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the subdivision must
have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the
proposed subdivision or the developer will pay to correct any structural
deficiencies.
f. The traffic generated from a proposed subdivision shall not require City
street improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes Capital
Improvement Plan. However, the City may, at its discretion, consider
developer-financed improvements to correct any street deficiencies.
g. The LOS requirements in paragraphs a. to d. above do not apply to the I-
35W/Lake Drive or I-35E/Main St. interchanges. At City discretion,
interchange impacts must be evaluated in conjunction with Anoka County
and the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, and a plan must be prepared to
determine improvements needed to resolve deficiencies. This plan must
determine traffic generated by the subdivision project, how this traffic
contributes to the total traffic, and the time frame of the improvements. The
plan also must examine financing options, including project contribution and
cost sharing among other jurisdictions and other properties that contribute
to traffic at the interchange.
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h. The City does not relinquish any rights of local determination.
The black dirt stockpile operation currently exists south of the proposed relocation on
the Centerville side of 21st Avenue S. The applicant estimates a maximum of 50 trucks
per day will access the site. A traffic study was not completed due to the fact that the
existing operation is relocating to a nearby site and the current location will cease
operations. Traffic generated by the black dirt operation will not change the traffic
on 21st Avenue S or at the 21st Avenue S/Main Street intersection.
21st Avenue S is a 9-ton design, but during spring road restrictions a 5-ton limit
applies. The truck traffic will be limited to these weight restrictions. The hauling,
dumping and grading of excavated materials shall occur within the project
boundaries as shown on the plans. The site will be limited to one access.
5. The proposed development shall be served with adequate and safe water supply.
The proposed earth moving/black dirt stockpile does not require a water service as
proposed. Municipal water main is located along 21st Avenue S and in the drainage
and utility easement on the properties should the applicant wish to connect in the
future.
6. The proposed development shall be served with an adequate and safe sanitary
sewer system.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile does not require service by sanitary
sewer. However, facilities should be provided on site for any employees of the black
dirt operation. Municipal sanitary sewer is located along 21st Avenue S and in the
drainage and utility easement on the properties should the applicant wish to connect
in the future.
7. The proposed development shall not result in the premature expenditures of City
funds on capital improvements necessary to accommodate the proposed
development.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile will not expend City funds.
8. The proposed development will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons,
property, or the general welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise,
smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile will not be detrimental to any
persons or property. Hours of operation, noise control measures, and erosion/dust
control measures will be enforced.
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9. The proposed development will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a
natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile should not result in the destruction,
loss or damage of natural, scenic or historic features as no known natural, scenic or
historic features exist in the area. The existing wetlands and floodplain will not be
affected by the activities as currently proposed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of Lino Lakes in addition to the
administrative requirements of an interim use permit, the following standards of
Section 1007.050, are being met:
(a) Properly fence any pit or excavation, and barricade entrances to prevent the general
public from depositing garbage or refuse.
The proposed plans indicate earth moving for a stockpile, not a pit. The proposed
plans do not currently show any fencing around the earth moving/black dirt stockpile
operation or any barricades at the entrance. Staff is proposing that silt fence be
placed around the stockpile as a condition of this permit.
(b) Slope the banks, and otherwise guard and keep any pit or excavation in such
condition as not to be dangerous because of sliding or caving banks.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile is proposed with 3:1 side slopes on
all sides, except for the working side, reducing the risk of sliding or caving banks.
Areas not being excavated shall be established with turf within seven (7) days of
placement to avoid sliding.
(c) Properly drain, fill, or level off any pit or excavation so as to make the same safe and
healthful as the permitting authority may determine.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt stockpile site is designed to drain in a similar
manner as the existing conditions. Approximately half of the stockpile will drain
towards the existing wetland east of the site and the other half will drain towards
21st Avenue S. Erosion control is proposed and will be needed to ensure that
sediment is prevented from entering the wetland and storm sewer systems.
(d) Limit the depth of such excavation to an elevation no lower than the minimum floor
elevation for building construction as established by the City Engineer, so as not to
diminish development potential of the parcel.
Not applicable to this project.
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(e) Limit any fill material to clean fill, defined as rock, sand, gravel, clay, or other like and
similar non-decomposable material. Concrete, asphalt, metal, wood, and other
debris shall be prohibited.
The project is only proposing stockpiling black dirt. The site will be limited to this type
of material. The City will reserve the right to test the material.
(f) Require that all decomposable material, or other unsuitable foundation material, be
removed from an area before deposition of fill begins.
Not applicable to this project.
(g) Prepare a site plan showing existing and proposed grade elevations and effect of
storm water drainage on adjacent areas.
A site plan showing the existing and proposed grade elevations for the proposed
earth moving/ black dirt stockpile was provided.
(h) Specify a time when the excavation or land reclamation project shall be completed.
The proposed earth moving/ black dirt operations will occur in the summer months.
The interim use permit will be reviewed every five (5) years for renewal. Renewal
shall be approved by City Council.
(i) Place a minimum of four (4) inches of top soil over the completed project and
establish appropriate ground cover within sixty (60) days of completion, or in a time
period consistent with the City’s stormwater management and pollution prevention
plan.
The proposed black dirt stockpile shall be seeded or hydromulched within seven (7)
days of initial placement. At least 70% of the stockpile shall be stabilized and remain
stabilized with vegetation at all times.
(j) Reimburse the City for the cost of periodic inspections by the City for the purpose of
determining that the terms under which the permit has been issued are being
complied with.
The City will maintain a $5,000 non-interest bearing escrow account provided by the
owner that shall be reestablished annually by January 15th. This escrow will be for
inspection, erosion control, and other City costs associated with the operation of the
stockpile.
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If the above escrow amount is insufficient, the owner shall make such additional
deposits as required by the City. The City shall have a right to reimburse itself from
the Escrow with suitable documentation supporting the charges.
(k) Implement the tree preservation plan.
Not applicable to this site.
(l) In addition to a interim use permit, the City Engineer may determine that permits in
excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) cubic yards require the applicant to conduct
a neighborhood meeting and to notify affected property owners within one-quarter
(1/4) mile.
Properties within 350 feet, as required for IUP’s, and the City of Centerville were
notified. A neighborhood meeting is not proposed at this time.
(m) Post a form of security and sum as the permitted authority may require, running to
the City, conditioned to pay the City the cost and expense of repairing or cleaning
any highways, streets, or other public ways within the City made necessary by the
special burden resulting from transporting thereon by the applicant material to or
from the site, the amount of such cost to be determined by the Council; and
conditioned further to comply with all the requirements of this Ordinance and the
particular permit, and to save the City free and harmless from all suits or claims for
damages resulting from the negligent excavation, removal, storage, or filling of rock,
sand, dirt, gravel, clay, or other like material within the City.
The City will collected securities through the issuance of the Site Performance
Agreement.
(n) Other conditions deemed appropriate to the application by the permitting authority.
This Interim Use Permit, if approved by City Council, shall only be valid for five (5)
years and the owner will have to apply for renewal. Renewal must be approved by
the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes hereby
approves the interim use permit for earth moving and stockpiling located on 21st
Avenue South (PID #24-31-22-24-0002, #24-31-22-24-0008, and #24-31-22-24-0009)
subject to the following conditions:
1. Stockpile operations shall be limited to the areas identified in the plans prepared
by Carlson McCain, dated April 6 2022, and any revisions to the plans approved
by the City.
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2. Comments from the City Engineer letter dated February 4, 2022, are to be
address through the IUP operations.
3. Comments from the City Environmental Coordinator letter dated January 18th,
2022, are to be address through the IUP operations.
4. The vehicles accessing or exiting the site shall not track sediment on 21st Avenue
S. The onsite facilitates and site circulation shall be sufficient to provide
sediment removal prior to accessing City roadways.
5. Stockpile to be at least 80-ft from property lines shared with 2110 Northern
Lights Blvd (currently Dairy Queen).
6. Stockpile shall be at least 50-ft from the road right-of-way.
7. The stockpile shall not exceed 118,000 square feet in area.
8. Silt fence should be used instead of the sediment control logs shown on the plan.
Double silt fence shall be installed where adjacent to wetlands.
9. The type of stockpile material is limited to topsoil borrow as identified in
Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2020 Standard Specification, Section
3877. Other materials are not allowed and will be required to be removed
within 24 hours.
10. Maximum stockpile height is to be limited to 40-ft above the natural grade of the
site.
11. Maximum side slope of stockpile to be 3:1, expect for the working face. The
working face shall not be more than 150 ft in length at the base of the stockpile.
12. Maximum stockpile volume to be limited to 100,000 cubic yards.
13. The finished product pile shall not exceed 500 cubic yards in volume and 15-ft in
height.
14. Any erosion control BMP that becomes non-functional or half full of sediment
must be repaired, replaced, or supplemented by the end of the next day after
discovery. BMP’s shall remain in place throughout the duration of the IUP.
15. At least 70% of the stockpile surface area shall be established with vegetation at
all times to prevent erosion.
16. Any street tracking that does occur from vehicles entering or leaving the site
must be swept within one calendar day of discovery. The sediment removal
facilities on site such as the gravel entrance must be maintained to prevent
tracking. On site signage regarding tracking is required.
17. A trained individual with current certification in erosion and sediment control
must perform inspections at a minimum every seven (7) days and within 24
hours after a rainfall event greater than ½ inch in 24 hours. Inspection records
must be retained with the SWPPP and include information detailed in section
11.11 of the Construction Stormwater General Permit. Contact information for
the inspector must be provided to the City. Inspection records must be provided
to the City Environmental Coordinator on a monthly basis. Inspection records per
NPDES standards shall be submitted on a monthly basis throughout the duration
of the IUP.
18. Water suppression, soil binding agents, wind blocks, or other dust suppression
methods will be required if dust leaving the site becomes an issue as identified
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by the City. Obtaining water to be used for dust control is the responsibility of
the owner.
19. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer
months (April 1 through November 1).
20. Sanitation facilities must be provided on site. Portable toilets shall be serviced
regularly and screened from visibility of neighboring properties.
21. Equipment on site shall be limited to what is necessary for stockpile operations,
including mobile dirt screener, mobile dirt conveyer, loading and hauling
equipment, and equipment needed for grading. Non-functioning equipment is
not allowed to be stored on site. All equipment shall be screened from public
view.
22. Vehicles entering and leaving the site shall adhere to the 9-ton road weight
restriction.
23. Owner to limit speed of trucks entering of leaving the site and along 21st Avenue
to 25 miles per hour.
24. Maximum noise emitted at the property line shall conform to the noise
regulations contained in City Code Section 901.03(4) and the owner shall not
violate other nuisance regulations contained in Chapter 901.
25. Owner shall submit to the City a monthly accounting of material hauled in to the
site and hauled off the site. This accounting of material hauled from the site
shall be in the form of a log of loads hauled out each day and documenting the
quantity of material in each load together with copies of truck load tickets
and/or bills of sale.
26. Owner to protect municipal utilities on site from damage. Sanitary sewer main
and water main are located in the drainage and utility easement on the property.
Repair cost shall be the responsibility of the Owner.
27. No fill may be placed in the delineated wetlands or in the FEMA floodplain on
the site. Stockpile shall not encroach within 50-ft of the delineated wetland
boundaries and the FEMA floodplain.
28. Owner will follow the applicable standards and requirements of the City of Lino
Lakes, Rice Creek Watershed District, Army Corp of Engineers, Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, and any other agency having jurisdiction over the
property and shall secure and file with the City, copies of any permits required
by outside agencies. Owner will file with the City within ten (10) days of receipt,
copies of any permits and/or notice of enforcement actions by these agencies.
29. Owner will permit a City Inspector to view the premises during normal business
hours.
30. The IUP shall only be valid for five (5) years. The permit may be extended by the
City Council following a written request by the applicant submitted at least three
months prior to expiration, and review at a public hearing. A new IUP will be
needed for work (grading, other material stockpiles, excavation of material, etc.)
that is not stated in this IUP.
31. A Site Performance Agreement has been recorded.
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These conditions are to be addressed prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Ordinance No. 05-25, Vacating certain street, drainage, and
utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South
i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 05-25
ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-56, Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 05-25
VOTE REQUIRED: 4/5
_____________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 05-25,
vacating certain street, drainage, and utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing
South.
BACKGROUND
The Otter Crossing South preliminary plat and commercial development is located on a 28
acre site south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84 (Otter Lake Road).
The existing site includes three (3) lots which was a former bank that was recently removed.
The developer TYME Properties LLC, is proposing to preliminary plat one (1) commercial lot.
As a result of the newly proposed plat there are existing easements that will no longer be
valid. The new plat will grant of permanent easements to serve the development.
The existing easements include Document #1271202.0 an easement for public streets and
utility purposes and Document #487862.011 an easement for construction purposes shall be
vacated contingent upon filing of the Otter Crossing South final plat. The City will be
reimbursed in the amount of $23,325.00 for the City’s original acquisition cost.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 05-25, vacating certain
street, drainage, and utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South and Resolution
25-56 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 05-25.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 05-25
2. Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation Description Sketches
3. Resolution 25-56
1st Reading: 04/14/25 Website Notice: 04/16/25
2nd Reading: 04/28/25 Publication: 05/06/25
Adoption: 04/28/25 Effective: 06/05/25
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 05-25
ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREET, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
(70TH STREET AND OTTER LAKE SERVICE ROAD, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA)
The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:
Section 1: Findings of Fact
1. The City of Lino Lakes has received a petition from the only property owner abutting
certain street, drainage, utility and ingress and egress easements requesting that the
City vacate said easements in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 412.851 and City
Charter.
2. The easements proposed to be vacated are legally described as:
All that part of the Notice of Lis Pendens Street and Utility Easement described in
doc. 1271202, Anoka County, Minnesota, depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto,
and
All that part of the Permanent Easement as described in doc. 487862.011, Anoka
County, Minnesota, depicted in Exhibit B, attached hereto.
3. A public hearing was held on April 14, 2025 before the City Council in the City Hall
Council Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and reasonable
attempts were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all
persons interested were given an opportunity to be heard; and
4. It appears to be in the best interest of the City to vacate such Street and Utility and
Ingress and egress, drainage and utility easements; and
5. This ordinance shall be recorded with Anoka County; and
6. Four-fifths of all members of the City Council concur with this ordinance.
Section 2: Street and Utility and Grant of Permanent Easement Vacated
The Street and Utility Easement and Permanent Easement described herein are hereby vacated.
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Section 3: Any person, corporation or public body owning or controlling easements contained
upon the property vacated, reserves the right to continue maintaining the same or to enter
upon such way or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace or otherwise attend
thereto.
Section 4: Effect
This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according
to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon filing of the ordinance.
Section 5: The vacations provided for by this ordinance are contingent on the following:
1) Dedication of new easements in the Otter Crossing South plat. Should the new
easements not be dedicated, the vacation provided by this ordinance shall be null and
void.
2) Payment to the City of Lino Lakes in the amount of $23,325.00 as reimbursement for the
City’s original acquisition cost.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28th day of April, 2025.
BY: ____________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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EASEMENT TO BE VACATED
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 05-25
APPROVING A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-25 FOR PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 05-25, vacating certain street,
drainage, and utility easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the first reading on April 14, 2025, and the second
reading and final passage on April 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 05-25 is lengthy and MN statute 412.191 allows the city to
publish a summary of an ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the summary clearly informs the public
of the intent and effect of the ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the publication in the official newspaper will include a notice that a full
printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino
Lakes, Minnesota that the City Council approves the summary in Attachment A for publication
according to state law and the City Charter.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF LINO LAKES
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-25
AN ORDINANCE VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
Section 1: Findings
The City Council of Lino Lakes has determined to vacate certain street, drainage, and utility
easements on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South; and
A public hearing was held on April 14, 2025 before the City Council in the City Hall Council
Chambers after due published and posted notice had been given and a reasonable attempts
were made to give personal notice to all affected property owners, and all persons interested
were given an opportunity to be heard; and
Section 3: Effect
This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according
to the Lino Lakes City Charter and upon recording of the Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacation.
Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council on April 28, 2025.
This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at
City Hall.
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: April 28, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-44 Approving Site Improvement
Performance Agreement for ALDI’s
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration to approve the site improvement performance
agreement for ALDI’s.
BACKGROUND
The City reviewed a land use application site and building plan for an ALDI’s grocery store
located on a commercial lot south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84
(Otter Lake Road). The proposed grocery store plan meets ordinance and performance
standards and staff recommends approval of the project.
City Code Section 1007.020(5)(d) requires the execution of a site performance agreement
prior to issuance of a building permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the City Council approve Resolution 25-44 approving the site
improvement performance agreement for the ALDI’s grocery store.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-44
2. Site Improvement Performance Agreement
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-44
APPROVING SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT WITH ALDI INC.
WHEREAS, the City has completed review of the site and building plans for an ALDI’s
grocery store; and
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is:
Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 240., Anoka County, Minnesota.
AND
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 31, Range
22, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South line of County State
Aid Highway 14 and the Easterly right-of-way line of Interstate No. 35E; thence East along said
South line of County State Aid Highway No. 14, a distance of 200 feet; thence at a right angle
South 250 feet; thence at a right angle West 298.22 feet to the Easterly right of way line of
Interstate Highway No. 35E; thence Northerly along said Easterly right-of-way line 275.62 feet
to the point of beginning, according to the United States Government Survey thereof, Anoka
County, Minnesota.; and
WHEREAS, City Code Section 1007.020(5)(d) requires the execution of a site
performance agreement prior to issuance of a building permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
Site Improvement Performance Agreement between the City of Lino Lakes and Aldi Inc. is
hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute such agreements on
behalf of the City.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of April, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
Aldi Site Performance Agreement page 1 of 13
CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
THIS SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”)
made this _______ day of _______________, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between the City of Lino Lakes, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the “City”), and Aldi Inc. (Minnesota), a Minnesota corporation (“Developer”).
WHEREAS, Developer has received approval of certain Site Development Plans dated _____ (the "Plans") by the City on the ___ day of _______________, 2025, and in accordance with the Plans all of which are made a part hereof by reference. In
consideration of such approval, Developer, its successors and assigns, does covenant
and agree to perform the work substantially (i.e., without material deviation) as set forth in the Plans, in the aforesaid approval, and as hereinafter set forth upon the real estate (hereinafter referred to as "Property") described as follows: Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 240, Anoka County, Minnesota.
And That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township
31, Range 22, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South
line of County State Aid Highway 14 and the Easterly right-of-way line of Interstate No. 35E; thence East along said South line of County State Aid Highway No. 14, a distance of 200 feet; thence at a right angle South 250 feet; thence at a right angle West 298.22 feet to the Easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 35E; thence Northerly along said Easterly right-of-way line 275.62 feet to the point of
beginning, according to the United States Government Survey thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties made
herein,
IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO: I. DESIGNATION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
A. Improvements on the Property set forth in the Plans to be installed at Developer’s expense by Developer as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as “On-Site Work”.
B. Improvements off the Property set forth in the Plans to be installed at
Developer’s expense, if any, by Developer as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as “Off-Site Work”. The On-Site Work and Off-Site Work are collectively referred to herein as the “Improvements”.
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II. ON-SITE WORK.
A. On-Site Work. The On-Site Work shall consist of the improvements
described in the approved Plans, to include any approved subsequent amendments, and shall be in compliance with all applicable statutes, codes and ordinances of the City. The On-Site Work includes all on-site exterior amenities as shown on the approved Plans and as required by the plan
approval, such as, but not limited to: landscaping, private driveways, parking areas, sanitary sewer extension, water system extension, storm drainage systems, curbing, lighting, fencing, fire lanes, sidewalks, exterior building architectural design and building elements, site grading and
erosion control measures.
Such improvements shall be completed in accordance with Section VI herein. B. Cost Estimates. Developer shall provide the City with a written estimate of
all applicable costs of the On-Site Work, itemized by type; the estimates shall be based upon the actual estimates provided by the contractors who are to do the On-Site Work. Said cost estimates shall be reviewed by the City, and the City shall establish the actual amount of the financial
guarantee based on such estimates. The description and estimated cost of
Developer's On-Site Work are as follows:
Description of Improvements Estimated Costs
1. Lighting $ 20,000.00
2. Fences / Screen Structures $ 0.00
3. Trash Disposal Structures $ 0.00
4. Curbing / Islands / Delineators $ 100,000.00
5. Storm Drainage Systems / Sewers / Catch Basins
/ Culverts / Swales $ 40,000.00
6. Public Trails and / or Sidewalk $ 0.00
7. Private Trails and / or Sidewalk $ 55,0000.00
8. Driveway / Curb cut / Parking Lot / Fire Lane $ 100,000.00
9. Water mains / Hydrants / Sanitary Sewers $ 60,000.00
10. Landscaping $ 30,000.00
11. Site Grading $ 185,000.00
12. Erosion Control $ 20,000.00
Total Estimated Cost of Developer Improvements $ 610,000.00
Security Requirement (Total * 35%) $ 213,500.00
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III. OFF-SITE WORK
A. Off-Site Work. There is no off-site work to be performed as part of the
project contemplated hereby.
B. Right Turn Lane. The southbound Otter Lake Road (CR 84) right turn lane at 70th Street shall be constructed by others.
IV. DEVELOPER FEES. A. Trunk Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the
costs of public trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Trunk Utility
Connection Fee consists of two components; a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge. Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of hook-up, whichever is first. The Sanitary Sewer Trunk Charge is
$1,801.00 per unit. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) trunk charges are
based on a factor of 2.92 units per acre.
Availability Charge
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid at the
time of building permit. Fees are based on the number of sanitary access charge (SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). City Sewer (CSAC) $1,686.00 Per SAC Unit
Trunk sewer unit charges addressed under this paragraph are in addition to
any SAC charges imposed by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
B. Trunk Water Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the costs of public trunk water infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection Fee
consists of two components; a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the
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time of hook-up, whichever is first. The Water Trunk Charge is $2,588.00 per unit. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) trunk charges are based on a
factor of 2.92 units per acre.
Availability Charge
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid at the time of building permit. Fees are based on the number of sanitary access charge (SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES).
City Water (CWAC) $1,628.00 Per SAC Unit
C. Surface Water Management Area Charges
The City established a trunk area charge to uniformly distribute the costs of public trunk surface water infrastructure and water quality improvements. The Surface Water Management Charge shall be based on developable acreage, in the amount specified in table below. Acres/Units Fee
1. Sanitary Sewer Trunk Unit Fee ($1,801/unit; 2.92 units/Acre) $01
2. City Sewer Availability Fee ($1,686/SAC Unit) 6 $10,116.002
3. Water Trunk Unit Fee ($2,588/unit; 2.92 units/Acre) $01
4. City Water Availability Fee ($1,628/SAC Unit) 6 $ 9,768.002
5. City Surface Water Management Fee ($/Acre) $03
Total Estimated Developer Fees $19,884.002
1Assessment paid as part of Otter Lake Road and Utility Improvements (1997) 2 Sewer and Water Availability fees will be collected with Building Permit 3 To be collected with Otter Crossing 2nd Development Agreement
D. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (“MCES”) Sewer Availability
Charges (“SAC”) are in addition to the fees referenced above and shall be
determined by MCES and shall be paid with the Building Permit. V. RECORD DRAWINGS.
A. Upon completion of the Off-Site Work, Developer shall submit record drawings, in electronic format, of all public and private infrastructure improvements, including grading, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer facilities, and roads, constructed by Developer. The as-built survey must
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include, but is not limited to, proposed and final contours with adequate elevation shots to show conformance, property irons (to be exposed in
field), low floor and low opening elevations, and the 100-Year High Water
Level (HWL) of all ponds, lakes, and wetland areas. The files shall be drawn
in Anoka County NAD 83 Coordinate system and provided in both AutoCAD .dwg and Adobe .pdf file formats. The plans shall include accurate locations, dimensions, elevations, grades, slopes and all other pertinent information concerning the complete work. Developer shall also submit certified
compaction testing results for the site grading operations.
B. A summary of the record plan attribute data for the storm sewer, water main, and sanitary sewer structures and pipes shall be submitted in the form of an Excel Spreadsheet as provided by the City Engineer.
C. No securities will be fully released until all record drawings have been
submitted and accepted by the City Engineer.
VI. COMPLETION DATE. If, subject to Force Majeure Delay, the activities authorized by site and building plan approval are not initiated within twelve (12) months from the Effective
Date, then Developer will need to start the site and building plan approval process from the beginning. If, subject to Force Majeure Delay, after twenty-four (24) months from the Effective Date (the “Completion Date”) Developer has not substantially completed the On-Site Work and Off-Site Work, the City
reserves the right to use securities to address site issues to ensure
compliance with City Codes. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “substantially completed” or “substantial completion” in reference to the On-Site Work and/or Improvements shall mean and refer to the completion of all On-Site Work
(other than immaterial punch list items) without material deviation from the Plans. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Force Majeure Delay”
means delays, outside the reasonable control of the party claiming its
occurrence, which are the result of strikes, other labor troubles, severe or
prolonged bad weather, acts of God, global pandemic, epidemic, government mandated quarantine or travel bans, government mandate closures, fire or other casualty to the development contemplated by this Agreement, litigation commenced by third parties which, by injunction or
other similar judicial action or by the exercise of reasonable discretion, results in delays, or acts of any federal, state or local governmental unit, shortages of materials, extraordinary restrictive governmental laws or regulations (such as gas rationing), riots, war, military power, sabotage. The
time for performance of any obligation of Developer set forth in this
Agreement shall be extended for the period of the delay of such obligation
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due to Force Majeure Delay(s). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary no Force Majeure Delays shall extend the Completion Date more
than an additional twelve (12) months.
VII. GUARANTEE. A. The Developer will fully and faithfully comply with all terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered into by the Developer. Concurrently with
the execution hereof by the Developer, the Developer will furnish to, and at all times thereafter maintain with the City, a cash deposit, certified check, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, based on thirty-five (35%) percent of the total estimated cost of Developer's On-Site Work. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit
shall be for the exclusive use and benefit of the City of Lino Lakes and shall
state thereon that the same is issued to guarantee and assure performance
by the Developer of all the terms and conditions of this Development Contract, construction of all required improvements in accordance with the ordinances and specifications of the City and guarantees the workmanship and materials for improvements for a period of one year following the City’s
acceptance of the of the On-Site Work and the Off-Site Work. The City reserves the right to draw, in whole or in part, on any portion of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the purpose of guaranteeing the terms and conditions of this Agreement, if an Event of Default (defined below) by
Developer has occurred. The Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be
automatically extended for additional periods of one year from present or future expiration dates unless sixty (60) days prior to such the City Clerk or Administrator is notified in writing by certified mail or overnight mail that the Letter of Credit will not be renewed.
B. Upon written request, The City will grant a reduction of the Letter of Credit, or cash deposit based on prepayment or the value of the completed Improvements at the time of the requested reduction. Developer may make such requests three times throughout the life of this agreement, with the
third and/or final request being at substantial completion of the
Improvements. The City will respond to such request within 30 days after delivery of such request. Prior to the final acceptance of the Developer’s Improvements the City shall require a Letter of Credit or Cash Escrow to cover the warranty provisions of this Agreement. The amount shall be agreed to by the City Engineer and Developer (with both parties acting
reasonably and in good faith) and Developer may use the Letter of Credit described in Section VI.A above. VII. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS.
A. Developer agrees to establish a non-interest bearing escrow account with the City for the payment of all City fees and costs incurred by the City related to the On-site and Off-Site Work as set forth below following:
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1. Site Plan Review Fee $5,500.00
2. Administration (Legal, Engineering, Planning and Contract Administration) $19,000.00
3. Negative Short Term Escrow Balance $0
Total Estimated (Budget) Costs for Escrow Account $24,500.00
B. If it appears that the actual costs incurred will exceed the estimate or that
the actual costs incurred will be less than the estimate, then Developer and City shall review the costs required to complete the Improvements. In such case, if the actual costs exceed the estimate, the Developer shall promptly pay the additional sums to the City to pay for the agreed upon increase.
However, in such case where the actual costs are less than the estimate,
the City shall promptly reimburse to Developer any amounts overpaid by
the Developer. The Developer may request a statement of the account each month for review. VIII. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. The Developer has requested to commence site construction activities prior to Final Plat approval and prior to the effective date of the Street and Utility Easement (Document No. 1271202) vacation. Developer hereby acknowledges that they do so at their own risk. The City agrees to allow
for commencement of site construction activities as follows: A. Grading and Utility Improvements. Site grading and utility improvements may commence upon completion of the following: i. Execution of this Agreement and receipt of all securities required herein.
ii. Execution of a Declaration for Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities, which said document shall be recorded against the Property.
iii. Issuance of Rice Creek Watershed District Permit. iv. Review and approval of a Zoning Permit for Grading Application by the City Engineer. B. Building Permit. Building Permit Issuance shall be allowed subject to the
following conditions: i. Satisfaction of the conditions outlined in VIII.A. above; and
ii. Provision of temporary public drainage and utility easements over all public utility improvements. Said easements shall expire upon filing of the final plat and dedication of permanent easements.
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iii. Review and approval of the building permit application by the Building Official.
iv. Construction shall be limited to maintain a maximum distance of
150 feet from the furthest exterior wall to an improved gravel street as per the State Fire Code. Developer may construct and maintain access in order to meet the requirements.
v. As-Built Survey. The Developer’s engineer shall certify, in writing with an as-built survey, that all grading complies with the grading plan prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy . The as-built survey must include, but is not limited to, proposed and final
contours with adequate elevation shots to show conformance,
property irons (to be exposed in field), low floor and low opening
elevations, and the 100-Year High Water Level (HWL) of all ponds, lakes, and wetland areas.
IX. REMEDIES FOR BREACH. A. Developer shall not be deemed to be in default under this Agreement unless and until: (i) the City shall give prior written notice to the Developer of any
alleged default and/or breach hereunder in reasonable detail; and (ii) the
Developer has not, within 20 days after receipt of such default notice from the City, notified the City by stating in writing the manner in which the default will be cured and the time within which such default will be cured (each an “Event of Default”). The City shall not proceed to enforce such financial guarantee or undertake any work for which the City will be reimbursed
through the financial guarantee, or otherwise exercise any other remedy prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the City may remedy a default without notice and an opportunity to cure in the circumstances where the default presents an
emergency situation or life-safety circumstance as reasonably determined
by the City.
B. Subject to Force Majeure Delay, at any time after the Completion Date and any extensions thereof, if an Event of Default occurs with respect to any incomplete Improvements, the City may proceed in any one or more of the
following ways to enforce the undertakings herein set forth, and to collect any and all actual, third-party expenses reasonably incurred by the City in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, engineering, legal, planning and litigation costs and expense. The enumeration of the
remedies hereunder shall be in addition to any other remedies available to
the City.
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1. Specific Performance. Following an Event of Default, the City may in writing direct the surety or the Developer to cause the
Improvements to be undertaken and completed within a specified
reasonable time. If, subject to Force Majeure Delay, the Developer
fails to cause the Improvements to be substantially completed within such specified reasonable time, the City may proceed to bring an action for specific performance to require substantial completion of any incomplete Improvements.
2. Completion by the City. Following an Event of Default, the City, after written notice, may enter the Property and proceed to have the Improvements completed either by contract, by day labor or by
regular City forces. All such work shall be performed in a reasonable
manner, such costs shall be reasonable, and the Improvements must
be completed in a good and workman-like manner and in accordance with the Plans. Upon completion of such work, the Developer shall pay the City the full cost thereof as aforesaid within 30 days after receipt of an invoice, final unconditional lien waivers from all
contractors and subcontractors, and reasonable supporting documentation of all such costs. 3. Deposit of Financial Guarantee. In the event the financial guarantee
has been submitted in the form of a Letter of Credit, the City may,
following an Event of Default, draw on the Letter of Credit the sum equal to the reasonably estimated cost of completing the Work, plus the City's reasonably estimated expenses as defined herein, including any other reasonable costs, expenses, and damages for which the surety may be liable hereunder, but not exceeding the
amount set forth on the Letter of Credit. The money shall be deemed to be held by the City for the purpose of reimbursing the City for any reasonable costs incurred in completing the Improvements in accordance with the Plans and as specified in this Agreement. Any
funds remaining after completion of the Improvements shall be
promptly returned to the Developer.
IX. OCCUPATION OF PREMISES. The Developer agrees that it will not cause to be occupied any portion of the
building or Improvements to be constructed upon the Property until substantial completion of the building and Improvements as more fully described in the Plans and following issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; provided, however, the City acknowledges and agrees that the stocking of product shall not constitute a
violation of the foregoing.
X. INSURANCE.
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Developer or its general contractor shall take out and maintain until one year after the City accepts the Improvements, public liability and property damage insurance
covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage which
may arise out of the Developer's or general contractor’s Improvements, as the case
may be, or the work of its subcontractors or by one directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for bodily injury and death shall be not less than Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars for one person and One Million and no/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; limits for property
damage shall be not less than One Million and no/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; or a combination single limit policy of Two Million and no/100 ($2,000,000.00) Dollars or more. The City, its employees, its agents and assigns shall be named as an additional insured on the policy, and the Developer or its
general contractor shall file with the City a certificate evidencing coverage prior to
the City issuing a building permit. The certificate shall provide that the City must be given ten days advance written notice of the cancellation of the insurance. The certificate may not contain any disclaimer for failure to give the required notice. XI. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LITIGATION EXPENSES.
The City and Developer agree that the prevailing party in any litigation pertaining to the enforcement of this Agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement from the non-prevailing party for all reasonable costs incurred by said prevailing party
including court costs and reasonable engineering and attorneys' fees.
XII. VALIDITY. If a portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase in this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect or void any of the other provisions of this Agreement. XIII. GENERAL.
A. Binding Effect. The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of
the parties hereto and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Property and shall be deemed covenants running with the land. B. Notices. Whenever in this Agreement it shall be required or permitted that
notice or demand be given or served by either party to this Agreement to or on the other party, such notice or demand shall be delivered personally or (i) mailed by United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) or (ii) sent by nationally recognized overnight carrier to the addresses
hereinbefore set forth on Page 1. Such notice or demand shall be deemed
timely given when delivered personally or when deposited in the mail or the overnight carrier in accordance with the above. The addresses of the
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parties hereto are as set forth on Page 1 until changed by notices given as above.
C. Incorporation by Reference. All plans, special provisions, proposals,
specifications and contracts for the improvements furnished and let pursuant to this Agreement shall be and hereby are made a part of this Agreement by reference as fully as if set out herein in full.
D. Hours of Construction Activity. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours set out as follows:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays No working hours allowed XIV. VIOLATIONS/BUILDING PERMITS.
Following an Event of Default by Developer and in addition to the rights and
remedies as set out hereunder, the City may refuse to issue building permits to the
Property and/or stop building construction within the Property until such time as such Event of Default has been cured.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
By _________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: By_________________________
City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025, by Rob Rafferty as Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________ Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025 by Roberta Colotti as City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________ Notary Public
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DEVELOPER:
Aldi Inc. (Minnesota),
a Minnesota corporation
By: _________________________ Name: Steve Bowman
Its: Group Director of Real Estate Reviewed By:
Andrew Mack, Director of Real Estate
STATE OF OHIO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF FRANKLIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _______________, 2025, by Steve Bowman, Group Director of Real Estate of Aldi Inc. (Minnesota), a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
Notary Public for
My Commission expires: This instrument was drafted by:
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014