HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-25 - City Council MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
June 9, 2025
TIME STARTED:
6:30 PM
TIME ENDED:
7:22 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, City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Assistant City
Engineer Kate Achenbach, Chief of Police Curt Boehme, and 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.
Megan Helling, 7932 Joseph Court, Lino Lakes, told the story of how she had purchased a puppy
and within six months it became ill and the subsequent lifetime of treatments. She said his pain
could have been prevented as he was part of a system that prioritizes profits. She stated that
Lino Lakes currently does not have any pet stores that sell puppies and kitten, instead they
coordinate with local rescue organizations to support the adoption of animals being placed by
the rescue organization. Since there are no current pet stores commercially selling puppies and
kittens it is an ideal time to enact an ordinance regulating pet store sales of puppies and kittens.
Cindy Ojczyk, 2220 Deer Pass Trail, Lino Lakes, requested that the City Council pass the Humane
Pet Store Ordinance and provided a sample copy. She stated that she has a rescue dog that was
rescued from a puppy mill. She stated that 130 pet stores in Minnesota do not sell puppies or
kittens and instead partner with rescue organizations. She stated that 490 communities have
passed the Humane Pet Store ordinance.
Julia Nelson, 689 Oak Lane, Lino Lakes, stated that she is in support of the Humane Pet Store
Ordinance as well.
Ms. Nelson stated that her second topic of discussion is the Java 2.0 Project. She stated that the
property owners living behind the project area are worried about the increase in traffic in their
neighborhoods. She asked if the Council would consider forbidding a right hand turn onto
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Maryland Drive that would be taking Maryland Drive North. She said that would discourage some
extraneous traffic. She also asked that the Council consider requiring developers that are
developing close to existing neighborhoods, to cover the cost of installing trails or sidewalks, due
to the increase in traffic, to improve pedestrian safety.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:49 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
Motion to remove Items 5 (A-C) and 7C from the agenda.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1G as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment: Public Works Maintenance Worker
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Motion to appoint Ryan Brown to the Public Works Maintenance Worker position as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Chief of Police presented the Police Department retention and recruitment plan
providing an update to the written report.
Motion to approve the Police Department retention and recruitment plan as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Item Removed from Agenda.
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Wilkinson Waters Addition
i. Ordinance No. 10-25
Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 10-25, Approving Zoning Ordinance
Map Amendment (Rezoning) from R, Rural to PUD, Planned Unit Development.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 10-25, Approving Zoning
Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezoning) from R, Rural to PUD, Planned Unit
Development.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution No. 25-79
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-79, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 10-25.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
iii. Resolution No. 25-80
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-80, Approving Grading Agreement.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
B. Resolution No. 25-77, Java Lino Lakes 2"d Addition, Preliminary Plat
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-77, Approving Java Lino Lakes 2nd Addition
Preliminary Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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C. Item Removed from Agenda
D. Resolution 25-78, Clearwater Commons Preliminary Plat
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-78, Approving Clearwater Commons Preliminary
Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
E. Ordinance No. 11-25 , Alino Addition, Vacating Drainage & Utility Easement
Public Hearing
Mayor Rafferty opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
No one was present to speak at the public hearing.
Mayor Rafferty closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 11-25, Vacating drainage and utility
easement on Outlot A, Alino Addition.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 11-25, Vacating drainage and utility
easement on Outlot A, Alino Addition.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
F. Resolution No. 25-85, Test Well No. 7B Grading
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-85, Accepting Quote for Test Well No. 7B
Grading.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
G. Public Works Building Improvements
L Resolution No. 25-67, RJM Construction
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-67, Approving Professional Services Contract
with RJM Construction, Construction Manager as Agent.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
ii. Resolution No. 25-73, Professional Services Contract Oertel Architects
The Community Development Director presented an updated contract cost for the
consideration of the Council.
Resolution No. 25-73, Approving Amendment to Professional Services Contract
with Oertel Architects, Civil Engineering and Survey Services as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
H. Resolution No. 25-83, Professional Services Agreement, Shenandoah Park Water
Quality Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-83, Authorize Professional Services Agreement of
Plans and Specs, Shenandoah Park Water Quality Project
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
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
• Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, June 11th at 6:30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers.
• The City Council reviewed possible dates for a Special Work Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on June 23, 2025.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC Ro R ferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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