HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-25 - Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
April 28, 2025
TIME STARTED:
6:30 PM
TIME ENDED:
9:00 PM
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,
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Community Development
Director Michael Grochala, 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 p.m.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
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Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:32 p.m.
Scott Coggins, 15043 Thrush Street, Andover, representing the citizen group, Anoka County
Election Integrity Team (ACEIT), presented a handout for the consideration of the Council. The
handout addressed the approval process for the poll pads with Anoka County, city liability for
damages to the poll pad under the agreement with Anoka County, and liability for any violation
of MN Statute 201.225 Subd. 2 (11) related to the use of poll pads.
Chris Harvey, 14845 60th Street N., Oak Park Heights, spoke about the proposed Madinah Lakes
project and universal self-interest at a family and community level.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:36 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1L as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment: Building Inspector
Motion to appoint Chris Chandler to the Building Inspector position at Step 7 of the
wage scale for the Building Inspector position, beginning on May 21, 2025.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Citygate Final Report
Representatives of Citygate presented a PowerPoint presentation overviewing the Final
Report of the Operational Study of the Public Safety Department. They presented their
findings, the project scope elements, and the stakeholder assessment and contributions
to the report. They then presented the Police Division Assessment followed by the Fire
Division Assessment.
Motion to accept the Citygate Final Report to be used as a tool for the future growth
of the Lino Lakes Fire Department and Police Department.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPO
None
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6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 25-52
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-52 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.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
B. Ordinance No. 05-25
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 05-25 Vacating Certain
Street, Drainage, and Utility Easements (70t" Street and Otter Lake Service Road,
Anoka County, Minnesota)
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
Motion to provide second reading and adopt 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: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-56 Approving a Summary of Ordinance No. 05-25
for Publication.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Cavegn
Ruhland
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
None
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C. Resolution No. 25-44
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-44 Approving Site Improvement Performance
Agreement with Aldi, Inc.
RESULT: - - CARRIED [5-0] -- -- - -- -- - - - - --- ---
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
• 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.
• Environmental Board Meeting on April 30th at 6:30 p.m.
• Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting on May 1St at 8:00 a.m.
• Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 51h at 5:30 p.m.
• City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. and Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 5th
• Park Board Meeting on May 7th at 6:30 p.m.
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Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on May 12, 2025.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
R Ra ferty,
Mayor
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