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Home My WebLink About04-14-25 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO 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 willincrease 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. Page 1 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-01 MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. Page 2 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT None K3111111IFs1Akyi11►1&H 01I71-9:g4797 Iffil 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: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 3 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 4 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 5 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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 RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None B. Vacation of Street, drainage, and utility easement on 70th Street and Otter Crossing South L 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 6 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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) RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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 RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 7 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 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) RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 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. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz __NAYS: _ _ -None.-- ii. Resolution 25-49 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-49 Approving the Construction Services Contract Market Place Drive Realignment Project. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None F. Item moved to Consent Agenda / Approved 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS None Page 8 of 9 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes i:�►l��i[�l��1►1 ZKi]►�iIPi11►1L�L��L�P►>�� 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, CIVIC City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor Page 9 of 9