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Home My WebLink About07-28-25 City Council Meeting AgendaC I T Y O F IN KE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, July 28, 2025 Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16 and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz City Administrator: Karen Anderson CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M. Community Room (not televised) A. Call to Order and Roll Call B. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items C. Water Appropriation Permit Contested Case Appeal D. Review Regular Agenda E. Adjourn CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 PM 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 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Oath of Police Service - Police Officer Lauren Clayton Oath of Fire Service - Firefighters Jake Crooks, Benjamin Searles, Scott Schmidt, Timothy Bertz, Gibson Eyestone, Richard LaDoucer and Benjamin Miller 1. Consent Agenda A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for July 28, 2025 (Check No. 123189 through 123269) in the Amount of $3,114,934.15 Page 1 of 31 B. Approval of July 9, 2025, City Council Special Work Session Minutes C. Approval of July 14, 2025, City Council Work Session Minutes D. Approval of July 14, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes E. Approval of Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center. F. Approval of Resolution No. 25-97, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License, American Legion Post 566, Blue Heron Days Events G. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permits 2. Finance Department Report 3. Administration Department Report 4. Police Department Report 5. Fire Department Report 6. Public Services Department Report 7. Community Development Report A• Erickson Property (7590 20th Avenue), Katie Larsen i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 13-25 Approving Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezoning) from R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-100 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 13-25 B. Consider Ordinance No. 14-25, Amending City Code Chapter 218.01 (10)(e) Relating to Special Connection Fees, Diane Hankee 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business 10. Notices and Communications Environmental Board Meeting, July 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 31 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. C STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director WORK SESSION DATE: July 28, 2025 TOPIC: Water Appropriation Permit Contested Case Appeal Update BACKGROUND On August 30, 2017, the Ramsey County District Court issued a judgement regarding the groundwater management of White Bear Lake and the Prairie Du Chien -Jordan Aquifer. As a result, the City's Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Appropriation Permit 1985-6168 was amended to include the following requirements: • PREPARE A PLAN TO CONVERT TO SURFACE WATER SOURCE EJEWL I_[ _T►1j] LtX@]:%l7_\ M'Jr �i�1_\�T:7:7[�1_�L•P►1=T_1►\�i9a�►\�i�l:I�ir 3 _17w_\:� DROPS BELOW 923.5 • PREPARE AN ENFORCEABLE PLAN TO LIMIT PER CAPITA WATER USE (75 GPD FOR RESIDENTIAL AND 90 GPD TOTAL) • REPORT ANNUALLY ON COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH NE COMMUNITIES TO MEET THE PER CAPITA REQUIREMENTS The City, along with multiple other communities, appealed 3 of the 4 amendments and a contested case hearing was held in 2023 before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ struck the irrigation ban requirement but left the other amendments in place. Both the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and White Bear Lake Homeowners Association appealed the decision. The 6 communities involved appealed as well. In July the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled on the appeals and reversed the decision of the ALJ and remanded for further review. City Attorney, Jay Squires, is recommending that we ask the Supreme Court to review the decision. Under the Rules any party to a Court of Appeals matter can ask the Supreme Court to exercise its discretionary review power. The Supreme Court does not have to do so. A request is in the form of a Petition for Review, which is a short document highlighting the importance of the case. 1 Page 3 of 31 Mr. Squires will be present at the work session to discuss the case status and the Petition for Review. REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION Staff is requesting Council direction to place "Authorize the Filing of the Petition for Review" to the July 28, 2025 regular agenda. ATTACHMENTS None. Page 4 of 31 Expenditures July 28, 2025 Check # 123189 to # 123269 $3,114,934.15 Significant Disbursements this Period: • Northdale Construction Company, Inc. - $427,949.89 2025 Market Place Drive Realignment Project • Staab Construction Corporation - $1,900,996.84 Water Treatment Plant Page 5 of 31 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINO LAKES CHECK NUMBER 123189 - 123269 - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK check Date Check vendor Name Description Amount Bank CKING POOLED CHECKING 07/18/2025 123189 CENTRAL PENSION FUND Remittance check 3,264.00 6,720.00 07/18/2025 123190 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE Remittance Check 176.00 368.00 07/28/2025 123191 1ST CHOICE DOCUMENT DESTRUCTI JULY SHREDDING EVENT 840.00 07/28/2025 123192 A&L SUPERIOR QUALITY SOD, INC 4 ROLLS TURFGRASS SOD 12.60 07/28/2025 123193 AARP AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE 245.00 07/28/2025 123194 ADVANCED GRAPHIX INC. REFLECTIVE LICENSE PLATES & GRAPHICS #6 143.50 07/28/2025 123195 AFLAC JULY INSURANCE PREMIUMS 459.84 07/28/2025 123196 AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, PH 1 ESA - PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 2,400.00 07/28/2025 123197 AMERICAN TEST CENTER TRUCK TESTING #622 & LADDER INSPECTIONS 1,524.00 07/28/2025 123198 ANOKA COUNTY UB RECEIPT REFUND FOR ACCOUNT #: 022859 48.00 07/28/2025 123199 ANOKA COUNTY TREASURY OFFICE JULY 2025 CAC FIBER 225.00 07/28/2025 123200 ASHLEY PETERSON REFUND FOR SUMMER CAMP 201.00 07/28/2025 123201 ASPEN MILLS, INC. DEPT EXP - G. EYESTONE 556.00 DEPT EXP - C. TIMMONS 1,355.97 1,911.97 07/28/2025 123202 BAYCOM, INC. TOUGHBOOKS (6), DISPLAYS (6) & DOCKING 23,922.00 DOCKING STATION #318 606.00 24,528.00 07/28/2025 123203 BEST OUTDOOR SERVICES IRRIGATION REPAIR - 6467 FAWN LN 125.00 07/28/2025 123204 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. ASPHALT HOT MIX 386.74 07/28/2025 123205 CENTENNIAL UTILITIES NATURAL GAS 2,392.48 07/28/2025 123206 CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE - ROOKERY POOL EMERGENCY PHON 142.01 TELEPHONE - ROOKERY FIRE PROTECTION EQU 66.59 TELEPHONE - CIVIC COMPLEX FIRE PROTECTI 67.91 276.51 07/28/2025 123207 CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE 107.62 07/28/2025 123208 CITY OF SHOREVIEW 2ND QTR 2025 UTILITIES 1,119.91 07/28/2025 123209 COMCAST PHONE & INTERNET SERVICES 167.25 07/28/2025 123210 CORE & MAIN LP HYDRANT REPAIR AND MAINT PARTS 1,223.31 07/28/2025 123211 CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC. CLAIM #CA428660 ENGINE #2 INSURED DRIVE 54,208.25 07/28/2025 123212 DACOTAH PAPER CO. COMPOSTABLE CUTLERY 158.44 COMPOSTABLE PLATES 75.70 COMPOSTABLE BAGS 397.59 631.73 07/28/2025 123213 DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS 4,953.27 07/23/2025 10:56 AM Page 6 of 31 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINO LAKES CHECK NUMBER 123189 - 123269 - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK check Date Check vendor Name Description Amount Bank CKING POOLED CHECKING 07/28/2025 123214 EARL F. ANDERSEN STREET NAME SIGNS (6) 230.69 07/28/2025 123215 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLO SQUAD 324 BUILD -LABOR 9,677.94 CLAIM #CA391481 ADVERSE DRIVER CAUSED H 3,151.08 12,829.02 07/28/2025 123216 ENDURANCE FITNESS OF MN, LLC Q2 2025 REVENUE SHARE 2,661.25 07/28/2025 123217 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY FRONT BRAKE PADS #268 39.99 AIR FILTERS (STOCK) 108.63 FRONT BRAKE PADS & ROTORS #316 320.07 OIL FILTERS (STOCK) 10.59 TAHOE BRAKE ROTORS & PADS (STOCK) 620.40 1,099.68 07/28/2025 123218 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2518 BLUE AND GREEN MARKING FLAGS 276.90 07/28/2025 123219 FIRE INSTRUCTION RESCUE EDUCA SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING 650.00 07/28/2025 123220 FLAIL -MASTER KNIVES & HARDWARE FOR FLAIL MOWER ATTAC 982.35 07/28/2025 123221 FRONTIER CONCRETE & MASONRY CATCH BASIN CURB REPLACEMENTS (2) 4,850.00 07/28/2025 123222 GENERAL REPAIR SERVICE BOOSTER PUMP - WELL 5 1,755.83 07/28/2025 123223 HACH COMPANY WATER TESTING SUPPLIES 192.30 WATER TESTING SUPPLIES 375.34 567.64 07/28/2025 123224 HAWKINS, INC. WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 13,717.62 CHLORINE CYLINDER 10.00 CHLORINE CYLINDERS 70.00 13,797.62 07/28/2025 123225 IMAGE PRINTING & GRAPHICS, IN BUSINESS CARDS - M. BAGLEY 26.75 BLUE HERON DAYS PARADE SIGNS 3,251.61 3,278.36 07/28/2025 123226 IMPERIAL DADE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 194.59 TOILET BOWL CLEANER & URINAL SCREEN 133.85 328.44 07/28/2025 123227 J. BECHER & ASSOCIATES, INC. WIRE BOOSTER PUMP AT WELL #5 142.00 07/28/2025 123228 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, I NW MAIN MASTER PLAN & AUAR - JUNE 23,506.81 07/28/2025 123229 LEAST SERVICES/COUNSELING, LL COUNSELING SERVICES & MONTHLY RETAINER 970.00 COUNSELING SERVICES 450.00 1,420.00 07/28/2025 123230 LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES TIF PAYGO 1ST HALF SETTLEMENT 2025 254,149.34 07/23/2025 10:56 AM Page 7 of 31 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINO LAKES CHECK NUMBER 123189 - 123269 - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK check Date Check vendor Name Description Amount Bank CKING POOLED CHECKING 07/28/2025 123231 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT, INC. DEPT EXP - MSA EXTEND & POUCH 480.29 07/28/2025 123232 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 2,100 GALLONS OF GASOLINE, 1,300 GALLON 10,240.01 07/28/2025 123233 Medica HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS 56,475.70 07/28/2025 123234 MENARDS - FOREST LAKE MISCELLANEOUS BATTERIES 115.85 LIGHT BULBS FOR WELL HOUSES 47.94 TAPE FOR FIRE 2 ROOF REPAIR 14.87 EXTENSION CORD FOR PORTABLE GENERATOR 29.99 208.65 07/28/2025 123235 MET COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SER DUNE 2025 SAC 29,521.80 07/28/2025 123236 METRO SALES INCORPORATED CITY HALL WIDE FORMAT COPIER 47.40 ROOKERY COPIER 457.26 PUBLIC WORKS COPIER 108.60 613.26 07/28/2025 123237 MIDWEST MACHINERY CO. STRING TRIMMER AND SAW 1,789.91 07/28/2025 123238 MINNESOTA FIRE SERVICE CERTIF FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR CERT EXAM - B. 158.50 07/28/2025 123239 MINNESOTA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURA Q2 2025 UNEMPLOYMENT 563.68 07/28/2025 123240 MISS LINO LAKES AMBASSADOR PR 2025 PROGRAM EXPENSES 1,500.00 07/28/2025 123241 MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2ND QTR 2025 WATER CONNECTION FEE 14,167.00 07/28/2025 123242 NORTH COUNTRY CHEVROLET BUICK CLAIM #CA391481 ADVERSE DRIVER CAUSED H 54,425.28 07/28/2025 123243 NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION COMPAN 2025 MARKET PLACE DRIVE REALIGNMENT PRO 4275949.89 07/28/2025 123244 NORTHERN TOOL COMMERCIAL ACCO LED TAIL LIGHTS #708 45.59 07/28/2025 123245 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES BATTERY #505 185.02 A/C SCHRADER VALVES & REMOVAL TOOL 36.36 BATTERY #307 185.18 SWAY BAR END LINKS #303 95.94 CREDIT FOR 5 FEET OF FUEL HOSE (26.25) 476.25 07/28/2025 123246 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS 0 NEW HIRE TESTING 100.00 07/28/2025 123247 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF ST NOTARY APPLICATION FEE - J. ALDERINK 120.00 07/28/2025 123248 OPENGOV, INC. OPENGOV OMS 17,544.64 07/28/2025 123249 PRECISE MRM LLC CELLULAR DATA FOR GPS 160.00 07/28/2025 123250 PREMIUM WATERS, INC. KANDIYOHI WATER 116.88 07/28/2025 123251 PRESS PUBLICATIONS, INC. SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT 247.07 STATEMENT OF NET POSITION 266.07 STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES & CHANG 209.06 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 266.07 ORD. NO. 11-25 VACATING DRAINAGE & UTIL 50.68 1,038.95 07/28/2025 123252 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. POSTAGE MACHINE POSTAGE 500.00 07/28/2025 123253 REHBEIN PROPERTIES BELLAND FARMS 2ND ADD ESCROW CLOSURE 35,172.72 07/23/2025 10:56 AM Page 8 of 31 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINO LAKES CHECK NUMBER 123189 - 123269 - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK check Date Check vendor Name Description Amount Bank CKING POOLED CHECKING 84,823.79 07/28/2025 123254 REHBEIN TRANSIT CO, INC. SUMMER CAMP TRIP TRANSPORTATION 586.58 07/28/2025 123255 SAFE -FAST, INC. RAIN GEAR FOR SEASONALS 170.00 NITRILE GLOVES 244.80 HIGH VISIBILITY PANTS 31.96 446.76 07/28/2025 123256 SCR REPLACE TEMP SENSOR 1,624.56 07/28/2025 123257 SPECIALTY PROMOTIONS INC. NIGHT TO UNITE HANDOUTS 2,810.00 07/28/2025 123258 STAAB CONSTRUCTION CORPORATIO WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,900,996.84 07/28/2025 123259 STAPLES INC. PAPER 169.96 TONER (2) & CORRECTION TAPE 394.81 TONER (3) 281.67 846.44 07/28/2025 123260 STREICHER'S, INC. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - M. CARLSON 145.97 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - K. KRAEMER 49.99 DEPT EXP - K. MCKINNEY 1,848.90 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - E. HEU 19.98 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - K. SINNA 22.00 2,086.84 07/28/2025 123261 TASC - CLIENT INVOICES ADMIN FEES JUNE 2025 80.40 07/28/2025 123262 TESSMAN COMPANY HERBICIDE 201.64 FERTILIZER 868.00 1,069.64 07/28/2025 123263 TRI-STATE BOBCAT, INC. TOOL CAT WARRANTY #425 2,400.00 07/28/2025 123264 U.S. BANK UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - K. TRACY 37.83 MCFOA MEMBERSHIP - R. COLOTTI 50.00 MOUSE PAD 6.69 28,396.68 07/28/2025 123265 VLAWMO ISG WILKINSON WATERS FEASIBILITY STUDY 1,508.10 07/28/2025 123266 WALTERS RECYCLING & REFUSE TRASH & RECYCLING 312.43 TRASH & RECYCLING 1,738.78 2,051.21 07/28/2025 123267 XCEL ENERGY ELECTRIC 4,888.02 ELECTRIC 32,978.20 07/23/2025 10:56 AM Page: 4/5 Page 9 of 31 CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINO LAKES CHECK NUMBER 123189 - 123269 - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK check Date Check vendor Name Description Amount Bank CKING POOLED CHECKING 37,866.22 07/28/2025 123268 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS, INC. (2) STREET SWEEPER MAIN BROOMS #252 1,312.00 07/28/2025 123269 ZIEGLER, INC. HYDRAULIC HOSE #260 86.90 CKING TOTALS: Total of 81 Checks: 3,114,934.15 Less 0 void Checks: 0.00 Total of 81 Disbursements: 3,114,934.15 07/23/2025 10:56 AM 5 Page 10 of 31 CI Electronic Funds Transfer MN Statute 471.38 Subd. 3 OF Council Meeting July 28, 2025 7/15/2025 Transfer to MM Savings 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 Federal Deposit 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 PERA 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 State 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 H.S.A. Bank Pretax 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 TASC Pretax 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 Mission Sq 457 Def. Comp #301596 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 Mission Sq Roth IRA #706155 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 MSRS HCSP #98946-01 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 MSRS Def. Comp #98945-01 7/18/2025 Payroll #15 MSRS Roth IRA #98945-01 7/18/2025 Sales & Use Tax 7/18/2025 Building Surcharge Transfer In/(Out) 1,300,000.00 (235,677.00) (65,544.25) (61,925.49) (15,016.02) (4,515.00) (1,054.13) (2,025.00) (569.23) (5,641.81) (2,455.00) (1,064.00) (6,845.00) (2,455.43) Page 11 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Special Work Session Minutes DATE: July 7, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED: 8:57 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Ruhland (left at 7:35 p.m.) Lyden and Stoesz MEMBERS ABSENT: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Chief of Police Curt Boehme, Fire Chief Dan L'Allier, Public Services Director Rick DeGardner, and Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams. 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. Strategic Plan Facilitator Phil Kern provided an overview of his background and experience. The City Council and department managers discussed the vision and core strategies for the city. They discussed the strategic objectives to support core strategies. They reviewed the present conditions: strengths, challenges, threats, and opportunities. A second strategic planning session is scheduled for August 61h at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. 4. Adjournment Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m. These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on July 28, 2025. Roberta Colotti, CIVIC City Clerk Page l of 1 Rob Rafferty, Mayor Page 12 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Work Session Minutes DATE: July 14, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M. TIME ENDED: 6:25 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden and Stoesz MEMBERS ABSENT: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, Environmental Specialist Tom Hoffman, Chief of Police Curt Boehme, and 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 presented. 3. Odd/Even Year Elections The City Clerk stated that in accordance with the City Charter, the City of Lino Lakes municipal elections are held in odd years. At the July 10, 2025 Charter Commission meeting the Commission reviewed the option of moving to even year elections. The Commission voted to maintain odd -year elections. The Commission identified that odd - year elections allow local voters to focus on the municipal candidates. The Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. There is not an August Primary in Lino Lakes. Absentee voting for 2025 will be processed by Anoka County. 4. Municipal Cannabis Retail Store The Community Development Director stated that on July 7, 2025, the City Council reviewed the draft Market Feasibly study prepared by Great White Companies for a municipal retail cannabis store. He reported that the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) discussed a municipal cannabis store at its July 10, 2025 meeting. The EDAC generally supported moving forward. He noted that their recommendations were included in the staff report. The Community Development Director stated that as a next step in the process the Council is being asked to consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Municipal Cannabis Store Operator and it is requested that this item be added to the regular agenda for formal action. Page 1 of 2 Page 13 of 31 Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to add consideration to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Municipal Cannabis Store Operator, to the July 14, 2025, regular agenda. (Councilmember Stoesz provided a dissenting opinion.) 5. Review Regular Agenda The City Clerk reviewed the proposed ordinance regulating pet stores, scheduled for second reading/adoption this evening. The Human Resources and Communications Manager reviewed the appointments scheduled for action this evening including Parks Maintenance Worker, Office Specialist, and Community Development Specialist. She also reviewed the Firefighter/ Administration position being requested to be established this evening. The Chief of Police reviewed the School Resource Officer contract with the Centennial School District scheduled for approval this evening. The Environmental Specialist reviewed the requested approval of the 1-35E Alternative Urban Area Wide Review (AUAR) 2025 Update. Mayor Rafferty asked for an update on the water treatment plant construction project. The Community Development Director reported that the exterior is being constructed, and they are working on the second level. Councilmember Ruhland asked about flying the flag at the construction site. The Community Development Director stated that was usually something that was done by the contractor. Mayor Rafferty suggested that the design on the current water tower be used to create a city flag and that the city flag then be put up in the Council Chambers. 6. Adjournment Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on July 28, 2025. Roberta Colotti, CIVIC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Rob Rafferty, Mayor Page 14 of 31 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: July 14, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 7:01 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, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, Environmental Specialist Tom Hoffman, 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. Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, stated that he is a licensed plumber by trade. He stated that recently 20 homes were assessed for water and sewer as part of a city project. The City told the property owners they did not have to connect to city water, however, the MN Plumbing Code has certain requirements that if you have readily accessible city sewer, you must have city water. He reviewed the property assessment cost estimates and actual costs. He stated that he believed the reason for this project was not to serve the neighborhood but to extend the line for future development north of the neighborhood. Mr. Stowe provided further comment stating that he would provide a future update on the Rice Creek Watershed District meeting given the time limits for public comment this evening. He stated that he was opposed to having a municipal cannabis retail store. Candice Amundson, 7590 201" Avenue, Lino Lakes, stated that she is the real estate agent working with the Erickson's on their property sale as part of the project proposal being presented this evening. She stated that the work to prepare for the project has been in keeping with what the community wants and that she wanted to express support for the project. Page 1 of 6 Page 15 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Motion to close the public comment period at 6:34 p.m. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None SETTING THE AGENDA Motion to amend the agenda to include Item 7C, Directing Staff to Advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Municipal Cannabis Store Operator. RESULT: CARRIED [4-1] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden and Ruhland NAYS: Stoesz 1. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 11 as presented. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT A. 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: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 2 of 6 Page 16 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-25 Regulating Pet Stores. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None B. Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker Motion to appoint Jennifer Johnson to the full-time Parks Maintenance Worker position within the Public Works Department, at Step 3 of the Maintenance Worker wage scale, with a start date of July 28, 2025. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None C. Appointment of Office Specialist Motion to appoint Jennifer Alderink to the Office Specialist position at City Hall, at Step 4 of the Office Specialist wage scale, with a start date of July 15, 2025. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None D. Appointment of Community Development Specialist Motion to appoint Jessica Eller to the Community Development Specialist position, at Step 3 of the Community Development Specialist wage scale, with a start date of July 28 2025. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Page 3 of 6 Page 17 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes E. Addition of Firefighter/Administration Position Motion to approve the creation of a full-time Firefighter/Administration position within the Fire Department. RESULT: T: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: CARRIED [5-0] Lyden Ruhland Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz None 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Renewal of School Resource Officer Contract Motion to approve the School Resource Officer contract with the Centennial School District as presented, and to authorize the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign the contract. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. 1-35E 2025 AUAR Update Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-92, Approving 1-35E Alternative Urban Area Wide Review (AUAR) 2025 Update. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None B. Erickson Property i. Ordinance No. 13-25, Rezoning Property Page 4 of 6 Page 18 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 13-25 Rezoning Property form R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 13-25 Rezoning Property form R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None ii. Resolution No. 25-93 Approving Preliminary Plat Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-93, Approving Erickson Property Utility Staging Area Amendment and Preliminary Plat. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: None C. Municipal Cannabis Store Motion to direct staff to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Municipal Cannabis Store Operator. RESULT: CARRIED [4-1] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden and Ruhland NAYS: Stoesz 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS None Page 5 of 6 Page 19 of 31 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS Filing for City Council offices begins Tuesday, July 2911 and closes on Tuesday August 12'. Candidates file at City Hall. Visit the City website elections page or contact the City Clerk for more information. The Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 4cn ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on July 28, 2025. Roberta Colotti, CIVIC City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor Page 6 of 6 Page 20 of 31 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 1.E. STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager MEETING DATE July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of 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 Namel-ast Name Delia Carpenter orddy Robles ATTACHMENTS None Title Lifeguard Custodial Worker Page 21 of 31 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 1.F. STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk MEETING DATE July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Resolution No. 25-97, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License, American Legion Post 566, Blue Heron Days Events VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION American Legion Post 566 has applied for a Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor license for their events to be hosted during the time of the City's annual community festival. � Tdffi d0i111 "D The American Legion Post 566 is planning community family events as part of the Blue Heron Days on August 15 and August 16, 2025, with set-up on August 14th and take down on August 17th. They have requested to rent the City stage as part of this event. They are also seeking a temporary liquor license. They have successfully hosted these events in the past. RECOMMENDATION Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-97, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License, American Legion Post 566, Blue Heron Days Events ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-97 - Resolution Special Event Permit - American Legion Page 22 of 31 CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO.25-97 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE, AMERCIAN LEGION POST 566, BLUE HERON DAYS EVENTS WHERAS, the American Legion Post 566 is planning community family events as part of the Blue Heron Days on August 15 & August 16, 2025 with set-up on August 14th and take down on August 17th; and, WHERAS, the event is being hosted at the American Legion; and, WHEREAS, they have requested use of the City stage; and, WHEREAS, they have submitted an application and certificate of insurance to be forwarded to the State for final approval for a temporary liquor license; and, WHEREAS, the permit applications and plan for the event will be required to be in compliance with city code and regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, that the City Council authorizes issuance of a Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License for submittal to the State for final approval, for the American Legion, Blue Heron Days event, with set-up and take -down the day before and after the event. An alternative date in 2025 may be approved by the City Administrator in the event of inclement weather. Approval is contingent on approval by the police and fire departments, and compliance with all city regulations, completed application, any required insurance policies, and payment of any fees. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of July 2025. Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Roberta Colotti, CIVIC City Clerk Page 23 of 31 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 1.G. STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk MEETING DATE July 28, 2025 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Exempt Gambling Permits 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 fewer days and that award 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: • Declan Raverty Memorial Scholarship, Raffle at Trapper's Bar & Grill (August 9, 2025) • Church of St. Joseph of the Lake, Raffle (November 25, 2025) RECOMMENDATION Motion to acknowledge and approve the application for Exempt and Excluded Gambling Permit for the Declan Raverty Memorial Scholarship and Church of St. Joseph of the Lake, as presented, with no waiting period. ATTACHMENTS None Page 24 of 31 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 7B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner MEETING DATE: July 28, 2025 TOPIC: Erickson Property (7590 201" Avenue) i. Consider 2 n I Reading of Ordinance No. 13-25 Approving Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezoning) from R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-100 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 13-25 VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration of the above noted items. BACKGROUND The applicant, Hampton Companies, submitted a land use application for rezoning and preliminary plat for a residential subdivision called Erickson Property. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing lot located at 7590 20t" Avenue into 14 single family lots. The City Council approved the 1st reading of the rezoning ordinance on July 14, 2025. The Findings of Fact are detailed in Ordinance No. 13-25. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the above noted ordinance and resolution. ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance No. 13-25 2. Resolution No. 25-100 1 Page 25 of 31 111 Reading: July 14, 2025 Website Notice: July 16, 2025 2nd Reading: July 28, 2025 Publication: August 5, 2025 Adoption: July 28, 2025 Effective: September 4, 2025 CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 13-25 ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM R, RURAL TO R-2, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR ERICKSON PROPERTY (7590 20TH AVENUE) The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1: Findings of Fact 1. The City received a Land Use Application to rezone certain property from R, Rural to R-2, Two -Family Residential. 2. The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on June 11, 2025. 3. Per City Code Section 1007.015 (4): (e) The Planning and Zoning Board shall hold the public hearing and consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: 1. The proposed action is consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, 2. The proposed action is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. The rezoning is compatible with present and future residential land uses of the area. 3. The proposed action conforms with all performance standards contained herein. Erickson Property conforms with all performance standards with minor revisions. 4. The proposed action can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the city's service capacity. Erickson Property can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the city's service capacity 5. Traffic generation by the proposed action is within capabilities of streets serving the property as described in § 1007.020(4)(d) of this chapter. Page 26 of 31 Traffic generated by the Erickson Property is within the capabilities of the streets serving the property. Section 2: Amendment The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lino Lakes is hereby amended to rezone the following described property from R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential. Section 3: Legal Description The property is legally described as: The North 660 feet of the West 440 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 31, Range 22, except the North 150 feet thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 4: Development Regulations The development shall conform to the plans, requirements, and conditions of approval as listed in Council Resolution No. 25-93. Section 5: 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 the filing of the ordinance. Section 6: Contingency The rezoning provided for by this ordinance is contingent on the filing of Erickson Property final plat. Should the final plat not be filed, the rezoning provided by this ordinance shall be null and void. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28t" day of July, 2025. Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Roberta Colotti, CIVIC City Clerk Page 27 of 31 CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 25-100 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-25 FOR PUBLICATION WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the first and second readings of Ordinance No. 13-25 amending City Code Chapter 1007: Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 13-25 is lengthy and Minn. Statute 412.191 provides for a city to publish a summary of an ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines 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 RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that the summary of Ordinance No. 13-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, for publication according to State Law and City Charter is approved. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of July, 2025. Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk Page 28 of 31 CITY OF LINO LAKES SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-25 TO REZONE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM R, RURAL TO R-2, TWO FAMILY FOR ERICKSON PROPERTY (7590 20TH AVENUE) The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. The Lino Lakes City Code Chapter 1007: Zoning Code has been amended to rezone the property located in the future plat of Erickson Property (7590 201" Avenue) from R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council on July 28, 2025. This is a summary of the adopted ordinance. A full printed copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall or on the City's website at https://Iinolakes.us/163/City-Code-Zoning-Ordinances. Page 29 of 31 STAFF ORIGINATOR: MEETING DATE: TOPIC: VOTE REQUIRED INTRODUCTION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 7C Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer July 28, 2025 Consider Ordinance No. 14-25, Amending City Code Chapter 218.01 (10)(e) Relating to Special Connection Fees Simple Majority Staff is requesting council consideration to amend City Code Chapter 218.01 (10)(e) for special connection fees. BACKGROUND On June 10, 2025 the City Council accepted the Feasibility Study's for the 2024/2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and Water Extension Project for both the Colonial Woods and Pine Haven neighborhoods. The funding identified a special connection fee for each neighborhood as follows: i. Colonial Woods Sewer $4,000 Water $3,908 Total $7,908 ii. Pine Haven Sewer $2,647 Water $3,280 Total $5,927 The sanitary sewer and watermain have now been installed and tested and ready for connection. The next step is establish the special connection fee. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 14-25 amending City Code Section 218.10 (10)(e) relating to special connection fees. ATTACHMENTS 1. Ordinance No. 14-25 1 Page 30 of 31 111 Reading: Website Notice: 2nd Reading: Publication: Adoption: Effective: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 14-25 AN ORDINANCE Amending City Code Chapter 218.01 (10) (e) Relating to Special Connection Fees The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. City Code Chapter 218.01 (10)(e) Relating to City Trunk Utility Connection Fees is hereby amended to include the following: 3. Special Connection Fees In addition to the charges above, the following projects shall have special connection fees: 2025 Street Reconstruction and Municipal Sewer and Water Extension (Per Feasibility Report, dated June 10, 2024) i. Colonial Woods Sewer $4,000 Water $3,908 Pine Haven Sewer $2,647 Water $3,280 Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 11t" day of August, 2025. Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Page 31 of 31