HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-23-25 - City Council MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
June 23, 2025
TIME STARTED:
6:30 PM
TIME ENDED:
7:19 PM
LOCATION:
City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland
and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, Consultant Dave Pecchia, City Clerk
Roberta Colotti, Finance Director Kelly Horn, Accountant Tracy Thoma, Community Development
Director Mike Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Chief of Police Curt Boehme, Fire Chief Dan
L'Allier and Fire Lieutenant Brian Finke.
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.
Megan Helling, 7932 Joseph Court, Lino Lakes, thanked the City Council for following up on the
request to adopt a Humane Pet Store ordinance, scheduled for first reading this evening.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:36 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
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 IF as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 25-91— Bond Sale
The Interim Finance Director introduced Keith Dahl, Municipal Advisor.
Keith Dahl, Municipal Advisor, reported on the bond sale. He reported that the City
received a favorable interest rate and as a result was able to reduce the size of the
bond. He reported on the City's bond rating.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-91, Awarding the Sale of General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2025A, in the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of $8,090,000; Fixing
their Form and Specifications; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and Providing
for their Payment.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Lyden
Stoesz
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Municipal Cannabis Dispensary, Feasibility Study
Motion to authorize the City Administrator to sign the contract with Great White
Companies, LLC
to complete a Municipal Cannabis Dispensary feasibility study as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-1]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden and Ruhland
NAYS:
Stoesz
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B. Ordinance No. 12-25, Regulating Pet Stores
Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 12-25 Regulating Pet Stores.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoe!
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 12-25 Regulating Pet Stores.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
C. Rules of Decorum
Motion to adopt City Council Rules of Decorum revisions, as amended striking the
reference to apparel with messaging.
RESULT: CARRIED [4-1]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: Cavegn
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Police Officer
Motion to appoint Colton Timmons to the Police Officer position, at Step 1 of the
Police Officer wage scale, with a start date once he receives his POST licensure.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Paid On -Call Firefighter
Motion to appoint Ky Page to the Paid On -Call Firefighter position, at Step 1 of the
Paid On -Call Firefighting wage scale, with a start date of June 30, 2025.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
B. Appointment of Paid On -Call Firefighter
Motion to appoint Cody Kanowitz to the Paid On -Call Firefighter position, at Step 1 of
the Paid On -Call Firefighting wage scale, with a start date of June 30, 2025.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
C. Appointment of Part -Time Firefighter
Motion to appoint Samuel Gibson Eyestone to Part -Time Firefighter position, at Step 6
of the Part -Time Firefighting wage scale, with a start date of June 30, 2025.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
D. Firefighter, Healthcare Benefits
Motion to provide healthcare benefits to firefighters working over 30 hours per week,
as and when required by law.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Phelps Road Stockpile
i. Resolution No. 25-89, Interim Use Permit
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-89 Approving Interim Use Permit for Earth Moving
and Stockpiling at the Phelps Road Stockpile (PID #24-31-22-42-0004).
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
ii. Resolution No. 25-90, Site Improvement Performance Agreement
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-90 Approving Site Improvement Performance
Agreement Phelps Road Stockpile (PID #24-31-22-42-0004).
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
B. Vacating Drainage and Utility Easement on Outlot A, Alino Addition
i. Ordinance No. 11-25
Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 11-25, Vacating Drainage and Utility
Easement Outlot A, Alino Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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Motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-25, Vacating Drainage
and Utility Easement Outlot A, Alino Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution No. 25-88, Publication Summary
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-88, Approving a Summary of Ordinance No. 11-25
for Publication.
RESULT:- -- - CARRIED [S-O]- - --- --- - - - - -- - - - -
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
C. Resolution No. 25-87, 2026 Birch Street Sewer Crossing
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-87, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and
Specifications, 2026 Birch Street Sewer Crossing Project
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
D. Resolution No. 25-86, Red Hawk Storm Sewer Improvement Project.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-86, Approving Payment No. 3 (Final) for the Red
Hawk Storm Sewer Improvement Project.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Environmental Board Meeting, June 25th at 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on July 14, 2025.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC Ro' Ra rty, I Pik
City Clerk Mayor
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