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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, September 8, 2025
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16
and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream
Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Ruhland, Stoesz and Lyden
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. Franchise Agreements
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
A. Proclamation: Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2025
1. Consent Agenda
A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for September 8, 2025 (Check No. 123463 through
123521) in the Amount of $408,125.56
B. Approval of August 4, 2025, Work Session Minutes
C. Approval of August 6, 2025, Special Work Session (Strategic Plan) Minutes
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D. Approval of August 18, 2025, City Council Closed Meeting Minutes
E. Approval of August 18, 2025, Special Work Session (Budget) Minutes
F. Approval of August 25, 2025, City Council Work Session Minutes
G. Approval of August 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
H. Approval of Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
I. Approval of Resolution No. 25-122, Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Calling Hearing
on Proposed Assessment, 2025 Weed Abatement Charges
J. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Police Department Property
K. Approval of Resolution No. 25-125, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor
License, American Legion Post 566, Oktoberfest Event
L. Authorize North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC) to Administer
Broadband Provider Franchising Process
2. Finance Department Report
3. Administration Department Report
A. Biennial Review of Council Compensation - Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 15-25, Roberta Colotti
B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202, Council and
Commission Procedures, Roberta Colotti
C. Resolution No. 25-123, Appointing Deputy City Clerk, Roberta Colotti
4. Police Department Report
A. Renewal of Contract for Criminal Prosecution Services with Geck, Duea & Olson Law
Firm, Curt Boehme
5. Fire Department Report
6. Public Services Department Report
7. Community Development Report
A. Resolution Number No. 25-124, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specs, 2026
Street Rehabilitation Project, Diane Hankee
B. Natures Refuge North, Katie Larsen
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i. Consider Resolution No. 25-118 Approving PUD Final Plan/Final Plat
ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-119 Approving Development Agreement
C. Clearwater Commons, Katie Larsen
i. Consider Resolution No. 25-120 Approving Final Plat
ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-121 Approving Development Agreement
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
10. Notices and Communications
➢ Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
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PROCLAMATION
Constitution Week
September 17-23, 2025
WHEREAS: September 17, 2025, marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS: It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document
and its memorable anniversary; and
WHEREAS: Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President
of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Rob Rafferty by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of City
of Lino Lakes, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
AND ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the constitution had in 1787
by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties,
remembering that lost rights may never be regained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Lino Lakes to be affixed.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on September 8, 2025.
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
Attest:
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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Expenditures
September 8, 2025
Check #123463 to #123521
$408,125.56
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Electronic Funds Transfer
MN Statute 471.38 Subd. 3
Council Meeting September 8, 2025 Transfer In/(Out)
8/26/2025 Transfer from FRB Money Market 1,000,000.00
8/27/2025 Transfer from MCM MM 3,000,000.00
8/28/2025 Transfer to FRB Money Market (2,000,000.00)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 (245,338.53)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 Federal Deposit (67,320.20)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 PERA (64,019.55)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 State (15,518.70)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 H.S.A. Bank Pretax (4,553.62)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 TASC Pretax (1,145.03)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 Mission Sq 457 Def. Comp #301596 (2,850.00)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 Mission Sq Roth IRA #706155 (869.23)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 MSRS HCSP #98946-01 (6,003.43)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 MSRS Def. Comp #98945-01 (2,455.00)
8/29/2025 Payroll #18 MSRS Roth IRA #98945-01 (1,414.00)
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Lino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: August 4, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:01 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 7:45 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Ruhland, Lyden and Stoesz
EXCUSED ABSENT: Councilmember Cavegn
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Community Development Director Mike Grochala, Human Resources and Communications
Manager Meg Sawyer, Environmental Specialist Tom Hoffman, and Chief of Police Curt
Boehme.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Biennial Review of Council Compensation
The City Clerk reported that in accordance with City Code Section 203.01 Compensation
of Mayor and Council Members, the City Council is required to review the salaries every
two years. Minnesota State Statute 415.22 states that the Council may set the salaries
at an amount to be established by ordinance and that the date must be effective after
the next election. The next Election is November 4, 2025. Any proposed amendment
would be recommended for January 1, 2025. She noted that past practice has been to
use the current and immediate prior year (2025 and 2024) salary adjustments for staff in
setting the future (2026) Council salaries.
Council Action
The Council completed the formal review as required by City Code and move this item
forward for further discussion at a future meeting.
4. Lino Lakes Main Street final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)
The Environmental Specialist provided an overview of the AUAR scheduled for approval
on August 11, 2025.
In September of 2024, the City Council approved a professional services contract with
Kimley Horn to prepare a master plan and complete an Alternative Urban Areawide
Review (AUAR). The study area includes 980 acres of the northwest portion of Lino
Lakes. The process has included multiple community outreach opportunities,
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involvement of study area stakeholders and review by the City advisory boards and City
Council.
Three development scenarios originally emerged, one being the existing 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Each scenario maintained essentially the same residential unit
count with a mix of land use types but provided for different design alternatives.
Through the design process scenarios 2 and 3 merged into Scenario 2.1, which
establishes a gateway into the City at the border with Blaine. Scenario 1 and Scenario
2.1 are proposed to be carried through the environmental review process.
The Environmental Board reviewed the AUAR at their July 30 meeting and
recommended approval of the AUAR by City Council.
5. Otter Lake Road Extension Improvement Project Update
The Community Development Director reported that the City Council authorized the
preparation of plans and specifications for the Otter Lake Road Extension Project in
August of 2023. Design work has been ongoing, and final design is at the 60% stage.
WSB Inc. was retained in September of 2024 to handle right-of-way acquisition for
the City.
The project will require acquisition of permanent right-of-way, utility and drainage
easements as well as temporary construction easements. Approximately 8 parcels are
affected by the project. Appraisals preparation for the individual parcels is nearing
completion, and staff expect to be ready to make offers in September.
The Community Development Director reported that while we are anticipating
completing acquisition through direct purchase with property owners the City will
initiate eminent domain proceedings, in part, to establish a possession date to allow for
project construction. Staff are working with the City Attorney to set up the schedule for
this process. Staff will likely be requesting City Council consideration to authorize staff
to make offers in late August. Consideration to proceed with eminent domain
proceedings would follow likely in September
6. Vadnais Lakes Area Water Management Organization (VLAMO) JPA Amendments /
Updates
The Community Development Director reported that Since the early 1980’s,
communities in the metropolitan area have been required to manage surface water in
accordance with the Metropolitan Water Management Program set out in Minnesota
Statutes, sections 103B.201 through 103B.253 (“Act”). To address that requirement,
the City, together with the other communities in the watershed, adopted a joint powers
agreement in 1983 to form the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
(“VLAWMO”). VLAWMO is a joint powers watershed management organization under
Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.211 and is authorized to carry out the duties under
the Act.
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Since its formation, VLAWMO has developed, adopted, and updated its watershed
management plan as required by the Act. It has also undertaken, on its own and in
cooperation with the member communities, water quality and restoration projects
throughout the watershed. VLAWMO is in the process of updating its watershed
management plan and is working to update the JPA at the same time.
The JPA has been amended and renewed since its original adoption, with the current
JPA set to expire on December 31, 2026. The JPA was last updated and readopted in
2016. The updated JPA is the result of a detailed review and work to incorporate
VLAWMO’s long-standing practices and procedures. This update also includes
recognizing the storm sewer utility fee as VLAWMO’s primary source of funding.
VLAWMO was originally funded through a cost sharing assessment to each community.
As with any joint powers agreement, all member communities need to adopt the same
agreement language. VLAWMO staff worked with member community staff to seek
review and comments. Staff reviewed the City’s comments at the June 2, 2025, work
session. Those comments were then incorporated into the JPA.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to place the JPA on the August 11, 2025 City
Council agenda for formal consideration.
7. City Administrator Update
The City Administrator provided the following updates.
• Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 5, 2025 and there are 35 registered
neighborhood parties.
• The second City Council Strategic Planning Session is this Wednesday, August 6,
2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
• Staff have been working diligently on preparing the 2026 Preliminary Budget
book for discussion at the August 18th Special Budget Work Session at 6:00 p.m.
in the Community Room. The budget meeting presentation format will include
presentations from the Department Directors of their department budgets. A
second budget meeting will be scheduled following this first budget meeting.
The Preliminary Budget and Levey must be adopted by the end of September.
• The Police and Fire Departments are finalizing the re-branding of the
departments, following the move from a Public Safety Department to a Police
and Fire Department this year.
• The Human Resources and Communications Manager will be bringing forward
the recommendation to appoint Lino Lakes Accountant Tracy Thoma to the
position of Finance Director and the appointment of a Building Inspector, who is
a current employee of a neighboring city at the August 11th meeting. The Human
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Resources Department is currently conducting interviews and the recruitment
process for open positions in finance, fire and the police departments.
8. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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Lino Lakes City Council
Special Work Session
Minutes
DATE: August 6, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 9:06 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, 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 reviewed the outcomes of Session #1 – Vision and Principles and led
the discussion for Session #2 – Action Planning this evening.
The City Council and department managers discussed Core Strategies, Organizational
Purpose/Commitment to Community, the 2025 Environmental Assessment, and
Prioritized Short-Term Goals as part of the Strategic Planning process.
The Facilitator summarized with a review of the next steps for the Strategic Plan report,
integrating the Plan into the organization actions, communicating the Plan and
revisiting, assessing and refining the Plan.
4. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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Lino Lakes City Council
Closed Meeting
Minutes
DATE: August 18, 2025
TIME STARTED: 5:31P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Ruhland, Lyden and
Stoesz
MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Councilmember Cavegn
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, and
Community Development Director Mike Grochala.
Also Attending, Appointed Legal Counsel John Baker.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Announcement
Request from the City's appointed legal counsel (John Baker).
Litigation is currently pending in a matter entitled Zikar Holdings LLC (and two others)
against the City of Lino Lakes (and two others), filed in federal court in September 2024.
The Court has entered two orders in that case, and the Plaintiffs and the City have
served and responded to significant written discovery requests and are in the deposition
stage of discovery. The parties are also required to periodically submit confidential
status letters to the Magistrate Judge. The course of that litigation should be informed
by a confidential briefing of the City Council by Ms. Swenson and me as the City's
counsel in that case, under the attorney-client privilege. So, under Minnesota Statutes
Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), I respectfully request that a member of the City
Council make a motion to close this meeting to the public, after I'm finished reading my
request.
To more clearly describe the subject of that closed meeting: The Zikar Holdings LLC
pending matter arises from several publicly made decisions, including the City's
adoption of a one-year moratorium last summer, and the response of the City Council
and several boards appointed by the Council to a request by Zikar Holdings LLC for
concept plan review. The closed meeting I request would not include a decision by the
Council on whether to settle or continue the pending litigation, but would be limited to
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consequences of those publicly made decisions and the court's public orders.
Absolute confidentiality is necessary so that members of the Council are able to make
an informed assessment of the available legal options and to provide guidance to us, as
the City's legal counsel in that case, regarding some of those options. The need to have
confidential discussions with specially appointed counsel and to discuss strategies
regarding the pending litigation outweighs the purposes of the Open Meeting Law, and
is permitted by the attorney-client privilege and Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), of that
law.
So, I would now welcome such a motion.
4. Motion to go into Closed Session
By Councilmember Stoesz: On the grounds just stated by the City’s appointed legal
counsel, I hereby move to close the City Council Meeting under Section 13D.05,
subdivision 3(b), and the attorney-client privilege, to discuss the lawsuit by Zikar
Holdings LLC as described more specifically by Mr. Baker in the request that he just
made.
5. Closed Meeting Discussion with Attorney
Discussion with legal counsel regarding the lawsuit by Zikar Holdings LLC as described
more specifically by Mr. Baker.
Motion to return to Open Session.
RESULT: Carried [4-0] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland
NAYS: None By Roll Call Vote
RESULT: Carried [4-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland NAYS: None By Roll Call Vote
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6. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
RESULT: Carried [4-0] MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland NAYS: None
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Lino Lakes City Council
Special Work Session
Minutes
DATE: August 18, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:46 P.M.
RECESSED/RECONVENED: 9:10 P.M. / 9:17 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 10:52 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Ruhland, Lyden and
Stoesz
MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENT: Councilmember Cavegn
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Interim
Finance Director Kelly Horn, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, Community Development Director
Mike Grochala, Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Chief of Police
Curt Boehme, Fire Chief Dan L’Allier, Fire Lieutenant Brian Finke, 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 6:46 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Preliminary Tax Levy, General Fund Budget 2026 CIP – Overview
The Interim Finance Director presented information on Lino Lakes market values, tax
capacity, and five-year historical taxable market values. It was noted that market values
start with Anoka County’s assessment of property values. The 2026 taxable market
value has increased over last year, and Lino Lakes has a slightly higher property value
than the average in Anoka County.
The Interim Finance Director stated that in 2025 Lino Lakes was ranked the 8th lowest of
21 cities in Anoka County. Currently we are on the lower end of this pack of cities that
are all hovering right around 40-45% city tax capacity rates. If we were to apply our
proposed 2026 rate to this graph we would move to exactly where Bethel is now, and
we’d be the 14th lowest of 21 cities, but still in the pack that are close together, and still
solidly below the cities on the high end of the graph. The actual levy of other cities in
2026 will determine our standing after the 2026 budgets are finalized across the county.
The Interim Finance Director stated that the proposed 2026 preliminary total operating
and debt levy is $18,217,980. Providing for a city tax capacity rate of 43.442% in 2026.
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4. Administration & Finance, Community Development, Public Services and Police
Department Budgets
The City Council reviewed the department budgets, including the proposed changes in
line items from 2025 to 2026.
5. Recess / Reconvene
Mayor Rafferty recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:17
p.m.
6. Fire Department Budget
The City Council reviewed the Fire Department budget. Further staffing and equipment
investments for 2026 are presented in the draft preliminary budget as recommended by
the Citygate study completed earlier this spring. The full implementation is part of a
multi-year plan.
7. Council Discussion 2026 Budget
The City Council discussed the proposed 2026 Budget and Levy and requested that it be
brought back to the next budget work session for additional review and consideration.
8. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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Lino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: August 25, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:26 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn 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, Public Service Director Rick DeGardner, 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. Review Order of Business
The City Clerk reported that the order of business for City Council meetings is set by
ordinance. She stated that at the last Work Session it was requested that the order of
business be reviewed for possible amendment.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance
Amending City Code Chapter 202.04 Order of Business for consideration at the
September 8, 2025 meeting.
4. Review Regular Agenda
The City Council reviewed the regular agenda.
Mayor Rafferty noted that the current claims list includes the payment of road
construction projects.
The Public Services Director stated that Resolution No. 25-112, Supporting the Long-
Range Plan for the Rice Creek North Regional Trail, was being requested to support the
Rice Creek grant application(s).
The City Clerk stated that the City Code requires a review of City Council salaries every
two years. State law requires that any ordinance amendments must be adopted prior to
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the next scheduled election and that the effective date must be after the next scheduled
election. The proposed amendment is in keeping with past practice of using the current
and past year staff salary percentage increase to determine the proposed council salary.
That the draft ordinance establishes January 1, 2026 as the effective date for the
proposed amendment. The first reading of the ordinance is being presented this
evening, and the second reading is scheduled for September 8th, which would allow for
adoption prior to the next election.
The Human Resources and Communications Manager stated that the two appointments
within the Finance Department are to backfill open positions, due to internal
promotions within the City. One promotion was within the Finance Department, and
one was a promotional transfer to the Community Development Department. The new
hires are for the positions of Accountant and Accounting Clerk II.
The Public Services Director stated that the contract with Verizon LLC for the lease of
space on Water Tower #1 for an antenna was being amended to lower the lease rate.
He noted that improvements in technology have increased the distances between
required sites for telecommunications companies and competition created by the
construction of monopole towers has driven down the market rate for the value of the
lease.
5. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
___________________________ ___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: August 25, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:14 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, Public Service Director Rick DeGardner, 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.
Randy Rennaker, 379 Carl Street, Lino Lakes, spoke about the planning process used for the
Master Plan, which is scheduled for approval this evening. He stated that on behalf of the Carl
Street residents, he wanted to express their gratitude for making sure Carl Street remains as is
under the proposed Master Plan. He stated that was the one thing that they asked when talk of
development first made the made the docket three or four years ago. He stated that he also
wanted to wish the landowners the best of luck. Stating that they welcome development in the
city, and that he hopes that the process goes well for them, and that we see some nice
development, commercial and residential in the northwest quadrant.
Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period at 6:33 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1D as presented.
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Biennial Review of Council Compensation
Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 15-25, Amending Chapter 203 of the
Lino Lakes City Code by Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers.
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 15-25, Amending Chapter 203 of
the Lino Lakes City Code by Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and
Councilmembers
B. Motion to appoint Christine Stifter to the Accountant position within the Finance
department, at Step 4 of the wage scale for the Accountant position, with a start
date of September 3, 2025.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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C. Motion to appoint Angela Zurek to the Accounting Clerk II position within the
Finance department, at Step 3 of the wage scale for the Accounting Clerk II
position, with a start date of September 8, 2025.
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Motion to approve the contract for services, with Otter Lake Animal Care Center as
presented and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the contract.
B. Motion to approve the amendment to the School Resource Officer (SRO) contract
as presented and authorize the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign the contract
amendment.
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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
A. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-111, Approving First Amendment to Verizon
LLC Lease Agreement - Water Tower #1.
B. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-113, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a
Construction Contract, 2025 Parking Lot and Trail Maintenance Project.
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-116 Approving the Lino Lakes Main Street
Master Plan.
B. Java Lino Lakes Second Addition
i. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-114 Resolution Approving Java Lino Lakes
Second Addition Final Plat.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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Lino Lakes City Council Minutes
Page 5 of 5
ii. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-115 Reoslution Approving Java Lino
Lakes Second Addition Development Agreement.
C. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-117 Authorizing Land Acquisition for the Otter
Lake Road Extension Improvement Project.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on September 8, 2025.
_________________________ _________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk Mayor
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Stoesz
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.H.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager
MEETING DATE September 8, 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 Name Last Name Title
Gabe Gurske Lifeguard
Nina Rekucki Manager on Duty
Start dates vary based on position and training schedule.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 1.I.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Tom Hoffman, Environmental Coordinator
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2025
TOPIC: i. Consider Resolution No. 25-122, Declaring Cost to Be
Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Assessment Role, and
Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment, 2025 Weed
Abatement Charges
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration to declare the cost to be assessed for delinquent
weed abatement charges and call for a hearing on proposed assessments.
BACKGROUND
City Code section 904 establishes weeds or grass growing in excess of eight inches in height to
be a public nuisance. Property owners in violation of this requirement are notified and provided
an opportunity to cure the nuisance. If the violation is not addressed within a specified period
of time, City staff and/or private contractors are directed to abate the nuisance. The cost of
abatement is charged to the property owner. In the event that the property owner fails to pay
the costs incurred, the City may certify the charges against the property for collection with
property taxes as a special assessment.
Minnesota Statues § 429.101 provides for the special assessment of certain service including weed
elimination from properties. Special Assessments levied under this statute are subject to the
procedural requirements of M.S. § 429.061 which requires the determination of the costs to be
assessed and a public hearing to adopt the assessments.
There are two properties proposed to be assessed. The total amount to be assessed is $360.00.
The amount charged is based on staff time for completing the work and administrative costs.
Staff is proposing a public hearing date be set for October 13, 2025. Property owners who pay
any outstanding fees prior to the hearing will be removed from the assessment role.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 25-122.
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Resolution No. 25-122
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-122
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING HEARING ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENT
2025 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 904, any weeds or grass growing upon any lot or parcel
of land in the City of Lino Lakes to a greater height than eight (8”), or which have gone or about to
go to seed are declared to be a nuisance, and
WHEREAS, certain property owners in noncompliance with such code requirements were notified
and provided the opportunity to comply with such provisions, and
WHEREAS, upon failure of the property owner to comply with the provisions of said notice, the
City Weed Inspector ordered the abatement of such nuisance, in accordance with the City Code
Section 904, and charged the property owner thereof for expenses incurred by the City, and
WHEREAS, the total cost incurred by the City is $360.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the city is hereby declared to be
$360.00.
2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of one year,
the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2026, and shall
bear interest at the rate of 5% percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment
resolution.
3. The city clerk shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such work
against every property where work was completed by the City, as provided by law, and he/she shall
file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public inspection.
4. The clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the council thereof.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
1. A hearing shall be held at 6:30 p.m. on October 13, 2025 in the city hall located at 600 Town
Center Parkway to pass upon such proposed assessment. All persons owning property affected by
such Weed Abatement charges will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such
assessment.
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2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment
to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and she shall
state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. She shall also cause mailed notice to be given
to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the
hearing.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment
to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to
the date of payment, to the City, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment
is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment. An owner may at any time thereafter,
pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to
December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before
November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.J.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Curt Boehme , Chief of Police
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Disposal of Obsolete Police Department Property
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes Police Department has surplus obsolete city property that needs to be properly
disposed of.
BACKGROUND
Around 2012, the police department purchased Panasonic squad cameras, which were used
until approximately 2018. At that time, they were replaced with new Panasonic squad and
body-worn cameras. These cameras remained in use until spring of 2025, when they were
replaced by Axon cameras.
Police staff have consulted with Metro-Inet, who advised the Panasonic camera devices and
accessories are no longer supported by software and have no further use. All data has been
removed from the camera devices to ensure criminal justice is not released.
Additionally, the police department has obsolete police radios, non-functioning speed-
detecting radar and laser units, and other miscellaneous non-functioning electronics.
The radios will be decommissioned through the Anoka County Radio Shop, ensuring all
programming is deleted. All other electronic items will be disposed of through an appropriate
facility to ensure the secure handling of any residual data.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the council approve disposal of the property listed on the inventory of items
to be disposed of.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Inventory of Items to be Disposed Of
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Police Department Inventory of Items to be Disposed
Panasonic Body Worn Camera
LLPD Camera Number Serial Number
Unknown RAA00012
Unknown QIA00827
1 QIA01642
2 QJA01581
3 QJA01582
4 QJA01583
5 QJA01584
6 QJA01877
7 QJA01878
8 QJA01879
9 QJA01880
10 QJA01941
11 QJA01942
12 QJA01943
13 QJA01944
14 QKA00317
15 QKA00318
16 QKA00319
17 QKA00320
18 QKA00537
19 QKA00538
20 QKA00539
21 QKA00540
23 QKA00726
24 QKA00727
25 QKA00728
26 QJA00017
28 RAA00175
29 TBA00205
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Panasonic Squad Cameras
Base Serial Number Lino Lakes Asset Tag on Base Camera Serial Number
L9TAA0698 2526 B117100105
KFA00313 N/A C29100001P0L50027
L9TAA0648 N/A C29100001P0L50221
OAA00337 N/A C29100001P1C40553(G)
QJA00224 N/A C29100001P1C40563(G)
QJA00226 N/A C29100001P1C40574(G)
QJA00243 N/A C29100001P1C40588(G)
QJA00247 N/A C29100001V0F40365
QJA00254 N/A C29100001V0F40369
Panasonic Squad Cameras
Base Serial Number Lino Lakes Asset Tag on Base Camera Serial Number
QJA00287 N/A C29102011P13L20394(G)
QJA00386 N/A D1TY00064
QKA00307 N/A D1TY00105
QKA00520 N/A D1TY00111
QKA00595 N/A D1TY00129
N/A KFA00379
N/A KFA00382
N/A KFA00592
N/A L9TA00147
N/A L9TA00243
N/A L9TA00246
N/A L9TA00297
N/A MLA00263
N/A OAA00278
N/A QIA00158
N/A QIA00159
N/A QIA00165
N/A QIA00192
N/A QIA00197
N/A QIA00215
N/A QIA00254
N/A QIA00276
N/A QIA00315
N/A QJA00251
N/A QJA00459
N/A QJA00534
N/A QKA00014
N/A QKA00015
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N/A QKA00016
N/A QKA00038 N/A QKA00256
N/A QKA00329
N/A QKA00446
Police Radios
Base Serial Number Radio Head Serial Number
500CES0349 CAM040P3WD
500CES0350 CAM040P3TY
500CES0351 CAY066TNH8
500CES0352 CAM0563F1Y
500CES0353 CAM040P442
500CES0355 CAM040P3M9
500CES0356 CAM040P43Y
500CES0357 CAM040P3KY
500CES0358 ******P439
500CES0359 No Serial Number
500CFH2642 No Serial Number
500CGK1551 No Serial Number
500CES0354 No Serial Number
500CES2372 No Serial Number
Radar Unit
Model Serial Number
DSR 2X DP013320
Golden Eagle II XE26371
Golden Eagle II XE2468
Golden Eagle II XE24673
Pro 1000 radar unit DS14757
Pro 1000 radar unit 4268
Other
Window tint meter 210002445
Mobile Pro 900
computer 53FM900200
Ultra Lyte laser UX015989
Ray Allen F Series
temperature monitor No Serial Number
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.K.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Resolution No. 25-125, Special Event Permit and Temporary
Liquor License, American Legion Post 566, Oktoberfest Event
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
American Legion Post 566 has applied for a Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor license
to host an Oktoberfest Event on September 27, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The American Legion Post 566 is planning an Oktoberfest event on September 27th with setup
on September 26th and take down on September 28th. 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 community events in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-125, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License,
American Legion Post 566, Oktoberfest Event
ATTACHMENTS
1. 25-125 - Resolution Am Legion Oktoberfest - Special Event Permit
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-125
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND TEMPORARY LIQUOR
LICENSE, AMERCIAN LEGION POST 566, OKTOBERFEST EVENT
WHERAS, the American Legion Post 566 is planning an Oktoberfest Event on September 27,
2025 with set-up on September 26th and take down on September 28th; 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, Oktoberfest
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 on this 9th day of September 2025. ________________________ Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.L.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Karen Anderson, City Administrator
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Authorize North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC) to
Administer Broadband Provider Franchising Process
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes City Charter requires a franchise for utilizing public right away for the
purpose of operating a public utility. Our cable franchises are managed through the North
Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC), of which we are a member city. Under
NMTC’s Joint Powers Agreement, NMTC has the authority to administer and enforce these
franchise agreements.
BACKGROUND
Recently, the City has been approached by several companies seeking to install fiber and
related infrastructure in the public right-of-way to provide broadband services. Residents
and businesses increasingly depend on broadband access, which in turn depends on
providers having access to the right-of-way. NMTC believes these utility companies are
subject to the Franchise requirements of the City Charter.
NMTC has administered franchise agreements on behalf of the City with cable providers,
such as Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. There is an opportunity to partner again with NMTC to
administer the franchising process specifically for broadband service providers. If there is
interest in having NMTC assist in preparing and overseeing this process, it is requested
that the Council provide authorization this evening to move forward.
For your reference, a copy of City Charter, Chapter 10. Franchises is attached. It states, in
part:
“Except as otherwise provided by state law, no person, firm or corporation shall place or
maintain any permanent or semi-permanent fixtures in, over, upon, or under any street or
public place for the purpose of operating a public utility, or for any other purpose, without
a franchise therefor from the City. A franchise shall be granted only by ordinance, which
shall not be an emergency ordinance. No exclusive franchise shall be granted unless the
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proposed ordinance is submitted to the voters of the City following a public hearing and
approved by at least a majority of those voting thereon. Every ordinance granting a
franchise shall contain all the terms and conditions of the franchise.”
In addition to franchise requirements, companies are also required to obtain Right-of-Way
(R-O-W) permits for any work within the public right-of-way, regardless of whether they
hold a franchise.
Staff has also reviewed all the City’s existing franchise agreements, and found that some
have expired, while others were never formally adopted. Staff is working to update all
franchise agreements.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize working with the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC) to
administer the franchising process on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes for broadband providers.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Chapter 10 - Franchises - Charter
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CHAPTER 10. FRANCHISES
SECTION 10.01. FRANCHISES GENERALLY.
Except as otherwise provided by state law, no person, firm or corporation shall place or maintain any permanent or semi-
permanent fixtures in, over, upon, or under any street or public place for the purpose of operating a public utility, or for any
other purpose, without a franchise therefore from the City. A franchise shall be granted only by ordinance, which shall not be
an emergency ordinance. No exclusive franchise shall be granted unless the proposed ordinance is submitted to the voters
of the City following a public hearing and approved by at least a majority of those voting thereon. Every ordinance granting a
franchise shall contain all the terms and conditions of the franchise. The grantee shall bear the costs of publication of the
franchise ordinance and shall make a sufficient deposit with the City Clerk to guarantee publication before the ordinance is
passed.
(Amended 5-27-2003)
SECTION 10.02. TERM.
No perpetual franchise or privilege shall be created, nor shall any exclusive franchise or privilege be granted for a period of
more than twenty-five (25) years.
SECTION 10.03. PUBLIC HEARING.
Before any franchise ordinance is adopted or any rates, fares, or prices to be charged by a public utility are fixed by
Council, the Council shall hold a public hearing on the matter. Not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing,
notice of such hearing shall be published at least once in the official newspaper and additional notice of such hearing shall
be given in such manner as the Council shall determine.
SECTION 10.04. POWER OF REGULATION RESERVED.
Subject to any applicable state law, the Council may by ordinance reasonably regulate and control the exercise of any
franchise, including the maximum rates, fares, or prices to be charged by the grantee. No franchise value shall be included
in the valuation of the grantee’s property in regulating utility rates, fares, or prices under any applicable state or municipal
law, or regulation, or in proceedings for municipal acquisition of the grantee’s property by purchase or eminent domain.
SECTION 10.05. RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS.
Every extension, renewal, or modification of any existing franchise, or of any franchise granted thereafter, shall be subject
to the same limitations and shall be granted in the same manner as a new franchise.
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Biennial Review of Council Compensation - Second Reading and
Adoption of Ordinance No. 15-25
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes City Charter states that the compensation for the office of Mayor and Council
Member is to be set in accordance with State Law.
BACKGROUND
City Code Section 203.01 Compensation of Mayor and Council Members, states that every two
years the City Council will review the salaries. It is recommended that the City Council review
the City Council salaries to be effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with state law, city code
and past practices.
Minnesota Statute 415.22 states that the Council may set the salaries at an amount to be
established by ordinance and that the date must be effective after the next election. The next
election is November 4, 2025. Presented here this evening is a draft ordinance amending the
salaries, effective January 1, 2026. This schedule is in compliance with the State Statute. The
increase is consistent with the total wage adjustment for City employees from 2024-2025.
REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION
1. Motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 15-25 Amending Chapter 203 of the
Lino Lakes City Code by Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers.
2. Motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 15-25 Amending Chapter
203 of the Lino Lakes City Code by Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and
Councilmembers.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Charter - Council Salaries
2. MS 415-11 - Setting Council Salaries
3. City Code - Council Salary Amounts
4. 15-25, Amending Chapter 203, Council Compensation
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SECTION 2.07. SALARIES.
The Mayor and Council Members shall receive such compensation as is fixed by the Council in accordance with state law.
Any increases in such compensation shall be available in accordance with applicable state law. Other officers and
employees of the City shall receive such salaries or wages as may be fixed by the Council.
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415.11 SECOND TO FOURTH CLASS CITIES; GOVERNING BODY SALARIES.
Subdivision 1.Set by ordinance.Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, charter,
or ordinance, the governing body of any statutory or home rule charter city of the second, third or fourth
class may by ordinance fix their own salaries as members of such governing body, and the salary of the
chief elected executive officer of such city, in such amount as they deem reasonable.
Subd. 2.After next election.No change in salary shall take effect until after the next succeeding
municipal election.
Subd. 3.Temporary reductions.Notwithstanding subdivision 2 or a charter provision to the contrary,
the governing body may enact an ordinance to take effect before the next succeeding municipal election that
reduces the salaries of the members of the governing body. The ordinance shall be in effect for 12 months,
unless another period of time is specified in the ordinance, after which the salary of the members reverts to
the salary in effect immediately before the ordinance was enacted.
History: Ex1967 c 42 s 1,2; 1976 c 44 s 34; 2009 c 152 s 17
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
415.11MINNESOTA STATUTES 20241
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§ 203.01 COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
(1) Salaries. The compensation of the Mayor and each Council member shall be established from time to time by City
Council ordinance pursuant to M.S. § 415.11. Effective January 1, 2024, the salary of the Mayor shall be $11,298, and the
salary of each Council member shall be $9,497. Thereafter, every two years the City Council will consider whether a salary
adjustment is warranted. This salary is intended to cover all meetings that may be attended by the Mayor or Council
members except as expressly provided in this section.
(Ord. 07-97, passed 4-28-1997; Am. Ord. 17-01, passed 9-24-2001; Am. Ord. 10-05, passed 10-24-2005; Am. Res. 06-13,
passed 2-13-2006)
(2) Payment. The salaries established hereby are to be paid monthly.
(3) Economic Development Authority (EDA) meetings. The City Council will be compensated for attendance at EDA
meetings at the rate of $40 per meeting.
(Prior Code, § 203.01) (Am. Ord. 07-97, passed 4-28-1997; Am. Ord. 08-18, passed 11-26-2018; Am. Ord. 17-18, passed
11-26-2018; Am. Ord. 06-21, passed 6-28-2021; Am. Ord. 03-23, passed 6-26-2023)
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1st Reading: August 25, 2025 Website Notice: August 29, 2025
2nd Reading: September 8, 2025 Publication: September 16, 2025
Adoption: September 8, 2025 Effective: January 1, 2026
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 15-25 AMENDING CHAPTER 203 OF THE LINO LAKES CITY CODE BY ADJUSTING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
The Council of Lino Lakes ordains:
Section 1. That Chapter 203 of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 203: COUNCIL COMPENSATION § 203.01 COMPENSATION OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
(1) Salaries. The compensation of the Mayor and each Council member shall be established
from time to time by City Council ordinance pursuant to M.S. § 415.11. Effective January 1, 2024 2026, the annual salary of the Mayor shall be $11,298 $12,400, and the salary of each Council member shall be $9,497 $10,423. Thereafter, every two years the City Council will consider whether a salary adjustment is warranted. This salary is
intended to cover all meetings that may be attended by the Mayor or Council members
except as expressly provided in this section. (2) Payment. The annual salaries established hereby are to be paid monthly.
(3) Economic Development Authority (EDA) meetings. The City Council will be
compensated for attendance at EDA meetings at the rate of $40 per meeting. Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2026
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on this 8th day of September, 2025. ____________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST: ________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.B.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: First Reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202, Council
and Commission Procedures
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
It is requested that the City Council review the Council and Commission procedures outlined in
City Code Chapter 202 for possible amendment.
BACKGROUND
There are three sections of City Code Chapter 202, Council and Commission Procedures
proposed for amendment.
Section 202.04 Order of Business. The primary change is to set the agenda following roll call.
This will allow the Council the opportunity to amend the order prior to other items of business
taking place. The City Council reviewed the order of business at the last Work Session and
recommended a few other modifications to the order and naming of items to be in keeping
with current practice, which are reflected in the draft ordinance.
Section 202.17 Petitions. This section was updated to focus on petitions and to clarify that
other written reports or correspondence would be processed in keeping with the Rules of
Decorum, which were recently updated to address written materials.
Section 202.20 Amendment of Rules. This section allows for a temporary suspension of the
rules by consent of a majority of all Council members. To provide greater flexibility in
addressing timely items requiring a reordering of the order of business or supension of certain
rules, it is proposed that the requirement that the amendment be made at a prior meeting be
struck from the language in the code.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202,
Council and Commission Procedures
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2. Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202, Council
and Commission Procedures
ATTACHMENTS
1. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202, Council and Commission Procedures
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CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 16-25 AMENDING CHAPTER 202, COUNCIL AND COMMISSION PROCEDURES The Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. That Chapter 202, Council and Commission Procedures, of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances, be amended to read as follows: SECTION 202.04 ORDER OF BUSINESS.
At the hour appointed for meeting, the members shall be called to order by the Mayor, and in his or her absence by the Acting Mayor, and in the absence of both, by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall call the roll, note the absentees and announce whether a quorum is present. In the absence of the City Clerk, the Mayor shall appoint a secretary pro-tem. Upon the appearance of a quorum the Council shall proceed to business, which shall be conducted in the following order:
(1) Call to order; (2) Roll call; (3) Pledge of allegiance; (4) Public comment;
(5) Setting the agenda; (6) Presentations of petitions, memorials and demonstrations; (7) Approval of minutes of previous meetings; (8) Consent agenda; (9) Reports of city officers and motions, resolutions and reading of ordinances;
(10) Unfinished business; (11) New business; (12) Notices and communications; and (13) Adjournment.
(1) Call to Order (2) Roll Call (3) Setting the Agenda (4) Pledge of Allegiance (5) Special Presentations
(6) Public Comment (7) Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (8) Department Reports (9) Unfinished Business
(10) New Business (11) Notices and Communications (12) Adjournment
1st Reading: September 8, 2025 Website Notice: September 23, 2025
2nd Reading: September 22, 2025 Publication: September 30, 2025
Adoption: September 22, 2025 Effective: October 30, 2025
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SECTION 202.17 PETITIONS.
Petitions and other papers addressed to the Council shall be read by the City Clerk upon
presentation of the same to the Council. Other papers addressed to the Council and written materials submitted for the record or information of the City Council will be processed in accordance with the Rules of Decorum adopted by the City Council.
SECTION 202.20 AMENDMENT OF RULES. These rules, or any of them, may be temporarily suspended by consent of a majority of all Council members and shall not be repealed, altered or amended, unless by concurrence of a
majority of the whole Council,. and upon notice given at some preceding meeting. Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on this 22nd day of September, 2025.
____________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.C.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution No. 25-123, Appointing Deputy City Clerk
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
The appointment of a Deputy City Clerk is recommended to ensure the continuity of essential
services during the City Clerk's absence.
BACKGROUND
At the February 10, 2025, City Council Work Session, the Interim City Administrator reported to
the City Council that key roles within the city had been identified for having a staff member
assigned as a back-up during an absence or staff vacancy. The Public Services Administrative
Assistant has been designated as back-up for the City Clerk position. Because the title City Clerk
or Deputy City Clerk is required to sign official documents on behalf of the City. It is being
requested that the Public Services Administrative Assistant be formally appointed as a Deputy
City Clerk. The organizational chart and general job duties will remain the same for the Public
Services Administrative Assistant role with the addition of the Deputy City Clerk title and back-
up role. There is no pay change.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-123, Appointing Deputy City Clerk.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 25-123 - Appointing Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-123
APPOINTING DEPUTY CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, the role of City Clerk is an essential position, responsible for signing
documents and representing the City of Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the appointment of a Deputy City Clerk will ensure continuity of services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota hereby
appoints Angie Thorson as Deputy City Clerk.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes on September 8, 2025.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Curt Boehme , Chief of Police
MEETING DATE September 8, 2025
AGENDA ITEM: Renewal of Contract for Criminal Prosecution Services with Geck, Duea
& Olson Law Firm
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
INTRODUCTION
Since 2012, the law firm of Geck, Duea & Olson (“GDO”) has provided criminal prosecution
services for all petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses occurring
in Lino Lakes.
BACKGROUND
The current contract between the City and GDO will expire on December 31, 2025. The
proposed three-year contract establishes a flat monthly fee of $8,925 per month for 2026, with
a 2% annual increase through 2028. The proposed monthly fee translates to an annual cost of
$107,100 for 2026. A complete breakdown of all fees is included in the attached contract.
RECOMMENDATION
The services provided by GDO have consistently met the needs of the police department. Staff
recommends the council approve the contract as presented and authorize the Mayor and
Police Chief to sign the contract.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Prosecution Contact 2026-2028
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4770 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY ∙ WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110
TELEPHONE: 651-426-3249 ∙ FACSIMILE: 651-426-9501
WWW.GDOLAW.COM
August 11, 2025
City Administrator Karen Anderson
640 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Police Chief Curt Boehme
Lino Lakes Police Department
640 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Re: 2026-2028 Prosecution Contract
City Administrator Anderson and Chief Boehme:
It has been our pleasure to represent the City of Lino Lakes as your Criminal Prosecutor since
January 1, 2012. We are very interested in continuing as the Lino Lakes City Prosecutor. We
were previously appointed to a five-year term for fiscal years 2021-2025. We are interested in a
three-year agreement for fiscal years 2026-2028.
Robb Olson heads up our prosecution team, and has 30 years of experience in this area. Fellow
GDO Partner Heather Monnens and associate attorney Andrew Tiede assist with municipal
prosecution for Lino Lakes. Our office prosecutes all petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross
misdemeanor offenses occurring in Lino Lakes, including DWI and domestic assault cases. The
balance of the remaining cases consists of assaults or disorderly conduct charges, thefts, code
violations, and traffic-related offenses.
We work in close conjunction with the Lino Lakes Police Department reviewing reports for
charging and providing general advice about cases. Our office also provides ongoing training for
police officers in connection with training conducted at the Police Department. We have regular
contact with Lino Lakes Police personnel to ensure that we are providing quality representation to
the Lino Lakes Police Department.
We appear in Anoka County District Court for all arraignments (first appearance), pretrials, court
trials (contested traffic tickets), and contested evidentiary hearings, along with other miscellaneous
appearances for probation violations, setting of bail, etc. Once a month we have a jury trial
calendar for unresolved cases. We also handle in-custody arraignment calendars for defendants
that were arrested and are in custody for domestic assault, gross misdemeanor DWIs, and other
offenses. We process all legal paperwork and attend hearings regarding forfeiture of motor
vehicles by repeat DWI offenders.
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We received a flat fee of $8,750 per month or $105,000 annually for our prosecution work for
fiscal years 2022-2025. For this three-year prosecution services contract term, we would propose
a 2% annual increase. Specifically, City shall pay Prosecutor a monthly retainer for the sum of
$8,925 per month or $107,100 annually for year 2026; $9,103 per month or $109,242 annually
for year 2027; and $9,285 per month or $111,425 for year 2028.
We propose that the limited time spent by us on forfeiture work will be charged at $135.00 per
hour for attorney time. As before, we will advance and obtain additional reimbursement from the
City for any out-of-pocket costs, such as filing fees, witness fees, service of process fees, couriers,
and appeal costs (with prior approval), although these costs are incurred on a very infrequent basis.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you may have regarding our ongoing
relationship with the City.
Respectfully submitted, GDO Law
______________________________
Robb L. Olson
Managing Partner
4770 White Bear Parkway, Suite 100
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-426-1533
The above proposal is hereby accepted by the City of Lino Lakes. The law firm of GDO Law is
appointed as the City Prosecutor for fiscal years 2026-2028.
Date: ___________, 2025 ______________________________
Mayor Rob Rafferty
Date: ___________, 2025 ______________________________
Curt Boehme
Police Chief
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution Number No. 25-124, Authorize the
Preparation of Plans and Specs, 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting Council authorization to prepare plans and specifications for the 2026 Street
Rehabilitation Project.
BACKGROUND
The 2026 Street Rehabilitation improvements are part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan
which is based off the City’s Pavement Management Program. The Pavement Management
Program evaluates the condition of the roadways and provides recommendations for maintenance
for the City’s entire network of roadways. The proposed 2026 Street Rehabilitation
Improvements Project includes the following:
Mill and Overlay (approximately 1.5 miles)
• Country Lakes Dr, Deerwood Ln and Fawn Ln (north of Birch St)
• Lonesome Pine Trl
• 4th Ave from Lilac St to Apollo Dr
• Terra Ct and Lea Ct and the cul du sac of Heather Ct and Meadow Ct.
Bid Alternate
• Ware Rd from Hodgson Rd to Birch St (.25 miles)
A bid alternate is part of the 2026 Street Rehabilitation project. If funding allows, the City
Council will consider awarding Ware Rd alternate in with the 2026 project. Throughout the
project area, gate valves will be replaced if they have not been previously repaired.
WSB LLC has submitted a proposal to complete the topographic survey, plans and
specifications, and provide bid documents for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project for a total
not to exceed the amount of $77,000.00.
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The estimated total project cost is $1,350,000.00. Funding for the project is funded from the
Pavement Management Fund, and Water Operating Fund.
The project schedule:
Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications September 8, 2025
Order Improvement, Approve Plans and Specs, Authorize Ad for Bids December 8, 2025
City Opens Bids January 27, 2026
City Council Awards Contract February 9, 2026
Construction Begins April-May, 2026
Final Completion August 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 25-124, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans
and Specifications, 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 25-124
2. WSB Engineering Proposal
3. Project Location Map
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-124
AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE 2026 STREET REHABILATATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it would be in the best interest of the City to
proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation
Project as follows:
Mill and Overlay (approximately 1.5 miles)
• Country Lakes Dr, Deerwood Ln and Fawn Ln (north of Birch St)
• Lonesome Pine Trl
• 4th Ave from Lilac St to Apollo Dr
• Terra Ct and Lea Ct and the cul du sac of Heather Ct and Meadow Ct.
WHEREAS, Ware Rd from Hodgson Rd to Birch St (.25 miles) will be included as a bid
alternate; and
WHEREAS, WSB, the City Engineer, has submitted a proposal to prepare plans and
specifications for said improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota:
1. Authorizes the Preparation of the Plans and Specifications for the 2026 Street
Rehabilitation Project.
2. WSB is designated as the engineer for this improvement and directed to prepare
plans and specifications for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project for an amount not
to exceed $77,000.00.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk
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City of Lino Lakes
Mr. Michael Grochala
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Re: Proposal to Complete 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project Design Plans and
Specifications
Dear Mr. Grochala:
WSB LLC is providing this proposal for the design and bidding services for the 2026 Street
Rehabilitation Project. The local streets designated for rehabilitation were determined by their
OCI ratings established in the City’s Pavement Management Study, and the scope verified by
cores. A summary of the project scope is described as follows:
Mill and Overlay (approximately 1.5 miles)
• Country Lakes Dr, Deerwood Ln and Fawn Ln (north of Birch St)
• Lonesome Pine Trl
• 4th Ave from Lilac St to Apollo Dr
• Terra Ct and Lea Ct and the cul du sac of Heather Ct and Meadow Ct.
Bid Alternate
• Ware Rd from Hodgson Rd to Birch St (.25 miles)
The project scope includes curb and gutter replacement as necessary. Gate valves will be
replaced within the project area if they have not been previously repaired. Based on the project
scope, WSB would perform the following tasks:
I. Prepare Final Project Plans
Final construction plans will be prepared indicating the project locations and plan
view sheets for the areas to be milled and overlaid. Surveyed topographic
information will be used to prepare the construction plans. Base drawing
information will include GSOC design locates, curb inspection, city parcel map
information and record plans.
II. Final Quantities
An Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost will be completed with the final
construction plans.
III. Prepare Permits, Specifications and Bidding Documents
WSB will assist the City in preparing permit application(s) and/or approval
requests and will assist the City with submitting the applications/approval
requests to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
WSB will perform an internal constructability review of the final plans, quantities,
and specifications. A final set of construction documents will be prepared for
electronic bidding.
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WSB will assemble and submit the final contract documents, either paper or
electronic copies, to the City and request authorization to advertise the project for
bidding. WSB will receive and respond to bidder inquiries concerning the plans,
specifications, and intent of the project. Logs of all inquiries will be kept and
maintained to document inquiries. WSB will perform the project bid opening on
behalf of the City.
The engineering fee to complete the design of the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project is
$77,000.00 (not to exceed). This letter represents our understanding of the 2026 Street
Rehabilitation Project and the proposed scope of services. If you are in agreement with the
scope of services and proposed fee, please sign in the appropriate space below and return one
copy to us.
WSB LLC will provide a separate proposal to the City for construction services once the final
plans are completed and the project is bid.
If you have any questions about this proposal, please feel free to call me at 612-360-1278.
Sincerely,
WSB LLC.
Mark Erichson
Mark Erichson Brian Bourassa
Director Client Representative
ACCEPTANCE:
The City of Lino Lakes hereby accepts the WSB proposal of $77,000.00 for services outlined in
this letter.
City of Lino Lakes
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2025
TOPIC: Natures Refuge North
i. Consider Resolution No. 25-118 Approving PUD Final
Plan/Final Plat
ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-119 Approving Development
Agreement
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
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INTRODUCTION
The applicant, M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St Paul, LLC., submitted a land use application for
Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. The final plat is for 45 single family villa lots.
Tentative Review Schedule:
Complete Application Date: July 10, 2025
60-Day Deadline: September 8, 2025
Environmental Board Meeting: N/A
Park Board Meeting: N/A
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: August 13, 2025
City Council Work Session: September 8, 2025
City Council Meeting: September 8, 2025
This staff report is based on the following information:
• Land Use Plan prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Preliminary Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Final Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering received on July 25, 2025
• Title Commitment dated May 13, 2025
BACKGROUND
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On May 12, 2025, the City Council passed Resolution No. 25-61 approving the Natures Refuge
PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat. The Council staff report and resolution detail the
project’s consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and compliance with the City Code.
ANALYSIS
Preliminary Plat
The original preliminary plat contained 93 single family lots and 5 outlots. A condition of
preliminary plat approval was that Outlot E be platted as a lot. The preliminary plat was revised
and this condition has been met. The total single family lot count is now 94.
Density
Per the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan the site is guided for low density residential.
This land use provides for housing at densities ranging from 1.6 to 3.0 units per net acre that is
served by municipal sewer and water services. The net density is 2.99 units per acre, which is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s guided land use and density range.
The following chart implements Met Council’s formula for calculating net density.
Gross Area (acres) 59.30
Wetlands & Water Bodies (5.31)
Public Parks & Open Space (22.60)
Net Area (acres) 31.39
# of Units 94
Gross Density (units/acre) 1.59
Net Density (units/acre) 2.99
Final Plat
The final plat contains the following lots and outlots:
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Lot or Outlot Purpose Ownership
Lots Single family villa homes Private
A Open space and wetlands HOA
B Future development Private
C Open space HOA
D Open space, wetlands, stormwater
ponds, trail corridor HOA
E Lift station City
F Future development Private
G Open space, stormwater ponds, trail
corridor HOA
Phasing Plan
The development is proposed to be constructed in two (2) phases.
Phase # Lots
1 45
2 49
Total 94
Public Land Dedication
The City will collect cash fee in lieu of land dedication and provide credit for trail construction
costs. The following is a summary:
Natures Refuge North 1st Addition
Total # Units = 45
x Park Dedication Fee $3,500
= Cash in Lieu Value $157,500
(Trail Construction Costs) ($46,920)
TOTAL CASH FEE DUE = $110,580
WMC Buffer Declaration and Conservation Easements
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The following table summarizes the outlots that will require WMC Buffer Declaration and
Conservation Easements.
Outlot Purpose WMC Buffer
Declaration
Conservation
Easement
A Open space and wetlands Yes Yes
B Future development NA NA
C Open space No Yes
D Open space, wetlands,
stormwater ponds, trail corridor Yes Yes
E Lift station NA NA
F Future development NA NA
G Open space, stormwater ponds,
trail corridor Yes Yes
Title Commitment
The City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and notes the title work shall be updated to
reflect proper ownership and plat signatures.
Homeowners Association (HOA)
A homeowners association will provide yard maintenance and snow removal. The HOA will also
maintain the stormwater reuse system, lake/borrow area, and open space and wetland buffers.
Agreements
Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
The stormwater maintenance for public facilities will be covered under the City’s Programmatic
Stormwater Management Agreement after the facilities have been installed and accepted by
the City. Borrow areas / lakes area will be maintained by the HOA.
Development Agreement and Final Plat
A Development Agreement will be prepared by the City and shall be executed.
Site Improvement Performance Agreement
Not applicable.
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Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the PUD Final Plan/Final Plat on August 13, 2025. Per
City Code Section 1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(1) The Planning and Zoning Board shall consider the final plat and the Community
Development Department shall forward the Planning and Zoning Board recommendations to
the City Council. The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat
by the Planning and Zoning Board:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan;
The final plat substantially conforms with the preliminary plat and phasing plan.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots; and
The development is proposed to be constructed in two (2) phases.
(c) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be substantially fulfilled or
secured by the development agreement, as appropriate.
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with a Development Agreement.
Findings of Fact
City Code Section 1001.057 (2) details requirements that shall be met before consideration of
the final plat by the City Council. The attached Resolution No. 25-118 details these findings of
fact.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of the Natures Refuge North PUD
Final Plan/Final Plat.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Land Use Plan
2. Preliminary Plat
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3. Resolution No. 25-118
4. Final Plat
5. Resolution No. 25-119
6. Development Agreement
7. City Engineer Memo dated August 6, 2025
8. Environmental Memo dated August 6, 2025
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LAND USE PLAN
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Lino Lakes, Minnesota
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M/I HOMES OF MINNEAPOLIS, LLC
5354 Parkdale Drive, #100
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
NATURES REFUGE NORTH
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan
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5354 Parkdale Drive, #100
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NATURES REFUGE NORTH
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Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan
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direct supervision and that I am a duly
Licensed Land Surveyor under
the laws of the State of Minnesota
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:License #:40361
3/4/2025
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PRELIMINARY PLAT
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2. 6/4/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
3. 6/26/25 Per City Comments
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NATURES REFUGE NORTH
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direct supervision and that I am a duly
Licensed Land Surveyor under
the laws of the State of Minnesota
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:License #:40361
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Revisions:
1. 4/25/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
2. 6/4/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
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NATURES REFUGE NORTH
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan
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direct supervision and that I am a duly
Licensed Land Surveyor under
the laws of the State of Minnesota
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:License #:40361
PRELIMINARY PLAT
3/4/2025
Revisions:
1. 4/25/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
2. 6/4/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
3. 6/26/25 Per City Comments
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M/I HOMES OF MINNEAPOLIS, LLC
5354 Parkdale Drive, #100
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
NATURES REFUGE NORTH
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Thomas R. Balluff, L.S.I hereby certify that this survey, plan
or report was prepared by me or under my
direct supervision and that I am a duly
Licensed Land Surveyor under
the laws of the State of Minnesota
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:License #:40361
PRELIMINARY PLAT3/4/2025
3/4/2025
Revisions:
1. 4/25/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
2. 6/4/25 Per City & Watershed Comments
3. 6/26/25 Per City Comments
4. 7/25/25 Per City Comments
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-118
RESOLUTION APPROVING NATURE REFUGES NORTH PUD FINAL PLAN/FINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2025, the City received a complete land use application for
Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat hereafter referred to as Development; and
WHEREAS, City staff completed review of the Development based on the following
plans and information:
• Land Use Plan prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Preliminary Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering revision date July 25, 2025
• Final Plat prepared by Carlson Engineering received on July 25, 2025
• Title Commitment dated May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, the City Council approved the preliminary plat with
Resolution No. 25-61; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed and
recommended approval of the Development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development is not considered premature and meets the
performance standards of the subdivision and zoning ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(2) The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat by the City
Council:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan.
The final plat substantially conforms to the approved preliminary plat and phasing plan.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
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preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots.
The development is proposed to be constructed in two (2) phases.
(c) City attorney approval of the status of title/property ownership related to the final plat.
The City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and notes the title work shall be
updated to reflect proper ownership and plat signatures.
(d) Completed development contract.
A Development Agreement has been completed and shall be executed.
(e) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be fulfilled or secured by
the development agreement, as appropriate; and
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with a Development Agreement.
(f) All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full.
All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full
prior to release of the final plat mylars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat is
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions detailed Resolution No. 25-61 approving the Natures Refuge North PUD
Preliminary Plan and Preliminary Plat remain in effect.
2. A WMC Buffer Declaration shall be recorded over Outlots A, D and G.
3. A Conservation Easement shall be recorded over Outlots, A, C, D, and G.
4. A trail easement shall be recorded over the trails and corridors after the trails have been
constructed.
5. Outlots A, C, D, and G shall be deeded to a Homeowner’s Association (HOA).
6. Outlot E shall be deeded to the City.
7. A homeowner’s association will maintain the stormwater re-use system, lake/borrow
area, and open space and wetland buffers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to release of the
final plat mylars:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memo related to the final plat dated August 6,
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2025.
2. The title work shall be updated to reflect proper ownership and plat signatures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to issuing building
permits within the plat:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memo dated August 6, 2025.
2. All comments from the Environmental Coordinator memo dated August 6, 2025.
3. Street names shall be added to the plan sets.
4. Recorded copies of the following documents shall be provided to the City:
a. Final plat
b. Development Agreement
c. Stormwater Re-use Agreement
d. WMC Buffer Declaration
e. Conservation Easement
f. Deeds
i. Outlots A, C, D, and G to Homeowner’s Association (HOA)
ii. Outlot E to the City
g. Homeowner’s Association Documents
i. Articles of Incorporation
ii. Bylaws
iii. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-119
RESOLUTION APPROVING NATURES REFUGE NORTH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025 the City Council passed Resolution No. 25-118
approving Natures Refuge North PUD Final Plan/Final Plat; and
WHEREAS, the City’s subdivision ordinance and conditions of approval require the
execution of a development agreement between the Developer and the City of Lino Lakes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
approves the Development Agreement between M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC and
the City of Lino Lakes for Natures Refuge North and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Natures Refuge North
THIS AGREEMENT is made this _____ day of ____________, 2025, by and between the City
of Lino Lakes (“City”), a Minnesota municipal corporation, and M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul
LLC. (“Developer”).
1.Subdivision. Developer received preliminary plat approval from the City by Resolution No.
25-61 for a plat known as Natures Refuge North (“Subdivision”). The Developer has
subsequently received approval for Natures Refuge North Grading Agreement by
Resolution No. 25-66 and a Trunk Utility Agreement by Resolution 25-108. Unless
otherwise stated, all terms and conditions of this Agreement relate to work within the
Subdivision and prior approved agreements.
2.Final Plat Approval. The City’s approval of the final plat of Natures Refuge North is
contingent upon execution and delivery of this agreement, all required petitions, bonds,
security, and other documents required by the City, and satisfaction of all conditions of
approval required by Resolution No. 25-118. The Final Plat including 45 lots is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
3.Phased Development. The City may refuse to approve final plats of subsequent additions
of the plat if the Developer has breached this Agreement and the breach has not been
remedied. Development of subsequent phases may not proceed until Development
Agreements for such phases are approved by the City and are fully executed.
4.Developer Plans.
a.The Subdivision shall be developed in accordance with the following Developer
Plans, original copies of which are on file with the City Engineer. The Developer
Plans may be prepared and revised after entering into this Agreement but must
be approved by the City before commencement of any work. If the plans vary
from the written terms of this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
b.The Developer Plans as of the date of this Agreement are:
i.Natures Refuge North 3 page final plat, prepared by Carlson McCain,
received July 25, 2025.
ii.Natures Refuge North 1st Addition Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm
Sewer and Street Construction Plans containing 19 sheets, prepared by
Carlson McCain, dated June 26, 2025.
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iii. Natures Refuge North Grading, Development and Erosion Control Plans
containing 8 sheets, prepared by Carlson McCain, dated June 26, 2025.
iv. Natures Refuge North 1st Addition Landscape Plans containing 3 sheets,
prepared by Carlson McCain, dated June 26, 2025
5. Permits. The Developer shall be responsible for securing all site grading and
development approvals and all other required permits from all appropriate Federal,
State, Regional and Local jurisdictions prior to the commencement of site grading or
construction and prior to the City awarding construction contracts for public
improvements.
6. Developer Improvements. The Developer shall secure a contractor to install the
improvements described in this paragraph, or otherwise required herein to be installed
by Developer, hereinafter referred to as the “Developer Improvements,” which
contractor shall be approved by the City in its absolute and sole discretion. The
Developer Improvements shall be constructed per the City Standard Specifications for
Construction January 2024, current version.
The cost of Developer Improvements is as shown on Exhibit B attached hereto. All
Developer Improvements shall require City inspection and approval and, where
appropriate, the approval of any other governmental agency having jurisdiction. The
Developer shall construct and install at the Developer's expense the following
improvements according to the following terms and conditions:
a. Site Grading
i. Grading has commenced subject to the Natures Refuge North Grading
Agreement. The Developer has a Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
permit for the Natures Refuge North project.
ii. All site grading shall be conducted in accordance with the grading plan as
approved by the City and in accordance with NPDES and RCWD
requirements. The Developer shall perform the work in accordance with
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant to Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements.
b. Grading and Erosion Control
i. The Developer shall grade the site to within 0.2 foot of the grades shown
on the approved grading plan. No deviations will be allowed unless a
revised plan is submitted and approved in writing by the City and all
other regulatory agencies.
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ii. The street right-of-way, storm water storage ponds, and surface water
drainage ways shall be graded prior to commencement of utility
construction. Four inches of topsoil and a City approved seed mix shall be
installed within disturbed areas, and seed mix information shall be
provided to the City. Surface water management systems shall be
maintained by the Developer until they are accepted by the City.
iii. The Developer shall be responsible for ascertaining that site geotechnical
and groundwater conditions are adequate and conforming with the
grading and site improvement as proposed. The Developer shall provide
testing from an approved testing company.
iv. The Developer’s engineer shall certify in writing, with an as-built survey,
that all grading complies with the approved grading plan prior to issuance
of any building permits.
v. The Developer shall promptly clear dirt and debris within public rights-of-
way and drainage and utility easements resulting from construction by
the Developer, its purchasers, builders and contractors within five (5)
days after notification by the City. The Developer shall be responsible for
all necessary street and storm sewer maintenance, including street
sweeping, until all home construction is completed, unless otherwise
released by the City. Warning signs shall be placed when hazards
develop in streets to prevent the public from traveling on them, including
detour signs if necessary. If and when the streets become impassable,
such streets shall be barricaded and closed. The Developer shall maintain
a smooth, hard driving surface and adequate drainage on all temporary
streets. If the Developer choses to have the City snow plow the streets
before the wear course is installed and in order to provide access to the
Development area, the Developer shall be responsible for damage such
as curb and gutter replacement caused by the City’s snow removal
process.
c. Final street grading, subbase, gravel base, concrete curb and gutter, and
bituminous base and wear course, street signs and striping shall be furnished
and installed.
d. Sidewalks, trails and street lighting shall be installed within 6 months of the
bituminous base course. Extensions may be approved by the City Engineer, due
to weather conditions, upon receipt of a written request in writing by the
Developer to the City. In no case shall such extension extend beyond one year
from the date of installation of bituminous base course. The Developer shall be
responsible for sidewalk damage until the project is accepted by the City and
escrow balances are returned.
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e. Storm sewers shall be subject to the Trunk Utility Agreement.
f. Sanitary sewer mains shall be subject to the Trunk Utility Agreement.
g. Water mains shall be subject to the Trunk Utility Agreement.
h. The Developer shall place iron monuments at all lot, block, and outlot corners
and at all other angle points on boundary lines consistent with the final plat.
Iron monuments shall be placed after all street and lawn grading has been
completed in order to preserve the lot markers for future property owners. Lot
corner irons on the back property line shall be installed so that the top of the
iron corresponds to the finished ground elevation in accordance with the
approved grading plan. Guard stakes shall be appropriately installed to mark
these irons.
i. Landscaping and boulevard trees shall be furnished and installed in accordance
with the approved plans. The landscaping shall be maintained by the Developer
until accepted by the City’s Environmental Coordinator.
Developer shall be responsible for vegetative restoration of ponding areas,
outlots, wetland mitigation areas, and other native planting areas identified on
the plans in accordance with City Standard Specifications for Construction.
Developer shall provide a contract with a qualified firm for the establishment
and maintenance of all open space / native plant areas. Said contract shall cover
a minimum of the 3 year establishment period, from the date of planting.
j. The Developer shall arrange for all gas, telecommunications, cable, internet,
electric, and other necessary private utility services to the Subdivision in
accordance with City Code and State law. The utilities are required to be located
within a joint trench. Street light installations shall be initiated by the Developer
with City Engineer approval. The Developer is solely responsible for the cost of
private utility and internet installation.
k. The Developer shall install mailboxes in accordance with Federal and Postal
Service regulations.
l. The Developer shall install wetland buffer signs per City standard detail plates
prior to the issuance of building permits.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required improvements
enumerated in Paragraph 6 by October 31, 2026. The Developer may request a
reasonable extension of time from the City. If the extension is granted, it shall be
conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect cost
increases and the extended completion date.
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8. City Improvements.
No City installed improvements are proposed to be constructed for this subdivision.
9. Record Drawings.
a. Upon project completion, Developer shall submit record drawings, in electronic
format, of all public and private infrastructure improvements, including grading,
sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer facilities, and roads, constructed by
Developer. The files shall be drawn in Anoka County NAD 83 Coordinate system
and provided in both AutoCAD .dwg and Adobe .pdf file formats. The plans shall
include accurate locations, dimensions, elevations, grades, slopes and all other
pertinent information concerning the complete work.
b. The Developer shall submit certified compaction testing results for the site
grading operations that certify that grading work meets pertinent compaction
requirements for the project.
c. A summary of the record plan attribute data for the storm sewer, watermain,
and sanitary sewer structures and pipes shall be submitted in the form of an
Excel Spreadsheet as provided by the City Engineer.
d. No securities will be fully released until all record drawings have been submitted
and accepted by the City Engineer.
10. Faithful Performance of Construction Contracts and Security.
a. The Developer will fully and faithfully comply with all terms and conditions of any
and all contracts entered into by the Developer for the installation and construction
of all Developer Improvements. Concurrent with the execution hereof by the
Developer, the Developer will furnish to, and at all times thereafter maintain with
the City, a cash deposit, certified check, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, based on
one hundred fifty (150%) percent of the total estimated cost of Developer's
Improvements as determined by the City Engineer.
b. Irrevocable Letter of Credit. If an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is utilized, it shall be
for the exclusive use and benefit of the City of Lino Lakes and shall state that it is
issued to guarantee and assure performance by the Developer of all the terms and
conditions of this Development Agreement and construction of all required
improvements referenced therein in accordance with the ordinances and
specifications of the City. The letter shall be in a form, and from a bank, as
approved by the City. The City reserves the right to draw, in whole or in part, on
any portion of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the purpose of guaranteeing the
terms and conditions of this agreement. The Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be
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automatically extended for additional periods of one year from present or future
expiration dates on an annual basis, unless at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date, the Community Development Director and City Engineer, are
notified by certified mail or overnight courier, that the Letter of Credit will not be
extended.
c. Alternatively, the Developer may enter into a Public Improvement Surety
Agreement, subject to City approval.
d. Reduction of Security. The Developer may request reduction of the Letter of Credit
or cash deposit based on prepayment or the value of the completed improvements
at the time of the requested reduction.
11. Warranty. The Developer warrants all utility work required to be performed by it against
poor material and faulty workmanship for a period of two years after its completion and
acceptance by the City. All new streets shall be warranted by the developer for a period
of one year from the time the final inspection of the street is completed and accepted
by the City Council. All trees, grass and sod shall be warranted to be alive, of good quality
and disease free for 12 months after planting. Prior to final acceptance of the Developer
Improvements the City shall require a Surety Bond or Cash Escrow to cover the warranty
provisions of this Agreement. The amount shall be 20 % of the original cost of construction
identify in Exhibit B.
12. Dedication. The Developer shall dedicate to the City, at no cost to the City, any
permanent or temporary easements that may be necessary for the construction and
installation of the Developer Improvements. All such easements required by the City
shall be in writing, in recordable form, containing such terms and conditions as the City
shall determine.
13. Ownership of Improvements. Upon completion and City acceptance of the work and
construction required by this Agreement, the public improvements lying within public
rights-of-way and easements shall become City property without further notice or
action unless the improvements are to be deemed private infrastructure.
14. Recording and Release. The Developer agrees that the terms of this Development
Agreement shall be a covenant on any and all property included in the Subdivision. The
Developer agrees that the City shall have the right to record a copy of this Development
Agreement with the Anoka County Recorder to give notice to future purchasers and
owners. This shall be recorded against the Subdivision described on Page 1.
15. Escrow for City’s Costs.
a. The Developer agrees to establish a non-interest bearing escrow account with
the City in an amount determined by the City Administrator or their designee for
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the payment of all costs incurred by the City related to the development of the
Subdivision including, but not limited to, the following (See Exhibit B for
breakdown of costs):
i. Planning/ Review
ii. Administration - 3% of Developer Improvement Costs
iii. City Engineering and Legal
iv. Street lighting installation (by utility company, developer to initiate)
v. Street, storm sewer and pond maintenance
vi. Property Taxes. Should the recording of the Final Plat occur after July 1st,
any and all property taxes on any public property dedicated as a part of
this plat shall be the responsibility of the Developer.
b. If the above escrow amounts are insufficient, the Developer shall make such
additional deposits as required by the City. The City shall have a right to
reimburse itself from the Escrow with suitable documentation supporting the
charges.
16. Developer Fees. At the time of execution of this Agreement, the Developer shall pay
the following fees related to the development of the Subdivision (See Exhibit B for
breakdown of costs):
a. Park Dedication
The Park Dedication Fee for this site is calculated as follows:
Natures Refuge North 1st Addition
Total # Units = 45
x Park Dedication Fee $3,500
= Cash in Lieu Value $157,500
(Trail Construction Costs) ($46,920)
TOTAL CASH FEE DUE = $110,580
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b. The Developer shall pay 15 months of maintenance and energy costs for street
lights installed within the Subject Property at the rate of $8/month/light. After
that the City will assume the costs.
c. GIS Mapping Fees
d. Trunk Sewer Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the
costs of public trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection
Fee consists of two components: a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of
hook-up, whichever is first. Residential trunk charges are based on one unit per
dwelling unit.
Sanitary Sewer $1,801.00 Per Unit
Availability Charge
For residential properties, the availability charge shall be paid at the time of
subdivision approval or at the time of hook-up, whichever is first. Residential
uses shall be assigned one unit per dwelling unit unless otherwise noted by
MCES.
City Sewer (CSAC) $1,686.00 Per SAC Unit
Trunk sewer unit charges addressed under this paragraph are in addition to any
SAC charges imposed by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. An
estimate of the total charge and the trunk utility credit for developer installed
trunk oversizing is specified in Exhibit B.
e. Trunk Water Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the
costs of public trunk water infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection Fee
consists of two components: a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of
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hook-up, whichever is first. Residential trunk charges are based on one unit per
dwelling unit.
Water $2,588.00 Per Unit
Availability Charge
For residential properties, the availability charge shall be paid at the time of
subdivision approval or at the time of hook-up, whichever is first. Residential
uses shall be assigned one unit per dwelling unit unless otherwise noted by
MCES.
City Water (CWAC) $1,628.00 Per SAC Unit
An estimate of the total charge and the trunk utility credit for developer installed
trunk oversizing is specified in Exhibit B.
f. Surface Water Management Area Charges
The City established a trunk area charge to uniformly distribute the costs of
public trunk surface water infrastructure and water quality improvements. The
Surface Water Management Charge shall be based on developable acreage, in
the amount specified in Exhibit B. The charge shall be paid at the time of
subdivision approval.
17. Assessment of Charges and Waiver of Rights.
a. In consideration of the construction of City Improvements listed in Section 7 and
/or provision of sewer, water and storm water services, the Developer agrees
that the costs of City Improvements together with Trunk Sewer Unit Charge,
Trunk Water Unit Charge and the Surface Water Management Area Charge
(collectively, “the Charges”) may be assessed against the Subdivision parcels.
The Developer hereby waives any and all procedural and substantive objections
to the special assessments, including notice and hearing requirements, any claim
that the assessments exceed the benefit to the properties, and any right to
appeal.
b. Unless the Developer pays the entire balance owed for the Charges
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Developer shall
provide to the City a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount
equal to 35% of the total assessments for the Charges as estimated by the City
Engineer (see Exhibit B). The letter of credit shall be in a form, and from a bank,
as approved by the City. The letter of credit or cash escrow may be used by the
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City upon default by Developer in the payment of special assessments. The cash
escrow or letter of credit shall remain in place throughout the term of the special
assessments. The letter of credit may not be terminated without the City’s
written consent.
c. Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, agrees that within 30 days after the
date of sale of a lot, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, at its own
cost and expense, shall pay the entire unpaid charges assessed or to be assessed
under this Agreement against such property.
d. If a certificate of occupancy is issued before the special assessments have been
levied, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns shall pay the City the sum
of cash equal to 120% of the Engineer's estimate of the special assessments for
such Charges that would be levied against the property. Upon such payment the
City shall issue a certificate showing the assessments are paid in full.
Notwithstanding the issuance of said certificate, the Developer shall be liable to
the City for any deficiency and the City shall pay the Developer any surplus
arising from the payment based upon such estimate.
e. Acceleration of Special Assessments upon Default. In the event the Developer
violates any of the covenants, conditions or agreements herein, violates any
ordinance, rule or regulation of the City, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota or
other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the plat or development, or
fails to pay when due any installment of any special assessment levied pursuant
to this agreement, or any interest thereon, the City at its option, in addition to its
rights and remedies hereunder, after 10 days written notice to the Developer,
may declare all of the unpaid special assessments which are then estimated or
levied pursuant to this agreement due and payable in full, with interest. The City
may seek recovery of such special assessments due and payable from the
security provided herein. In the event that such security is insufficient to pay the
outstanding amount of such special assessments plus accrued interest the City
may certify such outstanding special assessments in full to the County Auditor
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.061, subdivision 3, for collection the
following year. The City, at its option, may commence legal action against the
Developer to collect the entire unpaid balance of the special assessments then
estimated or levied pursuant hereto, with interest, including reasonable
attorney's fees, and Developer shall be liable for such special assessments and, if
more than one, such liability shall be joint and several. In addition to any other
rights and remedies upon Developer’s default, the City may refuse to issue
building permits and/or Certificates of Occupancy for any property within the
Subdivision until such time as such default has been corrected to the satisfaction
of the City. The Developer agrees to reimburse the City for all costs incurred by
the City in the enforcement of this agreement, or any portion thereof, including
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court costs and reasonable engineering and attorneys' fees, if the City prevails in
any enforcement action.
18. Building Permits. No building permits shall be issued until:
a. Site grading, certified compaction testing, City sewer, water, storm sewer, and
bituminous base construction of the streets, temporary street signs, gas, electric,
telecommunication, cable and internet are installed and approved by the City,
except as provided below
i. Model Homes: Structures may be installed as model homes consistent
with City ordinance upon approval of the final plat. A record drawing of
the site grading for the model home lots shall be submitted prior to
issuance of building permits for the model homes.
ii. If any building permits for model homes are issued prior to the
completion and acceptance of public improvements, the Developer
assumes all liability and costs resulting in delays in completion of public
improvements and damage to public improvements caused by the City,
the Developer, its contractors, subcontractors, material men, employees,
agents or third parties. Any such costs shall be reimbursed from
Developer’s escrow.
19. Special Provisions.
a. The Developer shall install, operate, and maintain a water reuse system to
irrigate the platted areas. The Developer shall not use municipal potable water
for irrigation unless approved by the City. The Developer shall enter into a
Stormwater Re-use Agreement with the City. The City will provide trunk water
utility credit for the re-use system as outlined in Exhibit B.
b. The Developer is due an additional $318,102.00 in trunk sanitary sewer and
water credit for lift station and mainline pipe costs. The City will credit this
amount with Natures Refuge North 2nd Addition.
c. Homeowners’ Association Covenants and Restrictions
i. The Developer shall establish a Homeowners’ Association (the “HOA”) for
all phases of the Development and shall submit a Master Homeowners’
Association Covenants and Restrictions to the City Attorney for review.
The Master Homeowners’ Association Covenants and Restrictions shall,
among other matters, provide for the collection of annual dues for the
HOA’s maintenance obligation for the [open space and wetland buffers,
Lake 300 and low area per Stormwater Declaration and stormwater re-
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use and irrigation system per Agreement] within each phase of the
Development, together with reasonable reserves. The Covenants and
Restrictions shall provide that the City has the right to perform
maintenance of the open space and wetland buffers, Lake 300 and low
area, and stormwater re-use and irrigation system if the HOA fails to do
so in compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and allow for the
City to assess a lien or a Minn. Stat. Ch. 429 special assessment against
the homesites for work which was to be paid for by the HOA dues.
Homeowners’ Association Covenants and Restrictions applicable to each
phase will be submitted at the time of final plat approval of each phase,
and the City shall have the right to review and to approve those portions
of the Covenants and Restrictions for each Community within the
Development that are required by the terms of this Agreement. Any
amendments to the Homeowner’s Association Covenants impairing the
rights of the City shall be approved by the City Attorney. The Developer
and Owner hereby waive, on their own behalves and on behalf of future
owners, any procedural or substantive challenge to assessments under
this section. All Covenants for the Project shall include language
consistent with this section.
20. Hours of Construction Activity.
All construction activity shall be limited to the hours as follows:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays No working hours allowed
21. Insurance. Developer or its general contractor shall take out and maintain until one
year after the City accepted the Developer Improvements, public liability and property
damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property
damage which may arise out of the Developer's or general contractor’s work, as the
case may be, or the work of its subcontractors or by one directly or indirectly employed
by any of them. Limits for bodily injury and death shall be not less than Five Hundred
Thousand and no/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars for one person and Two Million and no/100
($2,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; limits for property damage shall be not less
than One Million and no/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; or a
combination single limit policy of Two Million and no/100 ($2,000,000.00) Dollars or
more. The City, its employees, its agents and assigns shall be named as an additional
insured on the policy, and the Developer or its general contractor shall file with the City
a certificate evidencing coverage prior to the City signing the plat. The certificate shall
provide that the City must be given ten days advance written notice of the cancellation
of the insurance. The certificate may not contain any disclaimer for failure to give the
required notice.
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22. Developer’s Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the work to
be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work and the
Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the City,
including but not limited to attorney and engineering fees, provided the Developer is
first given notice of the work in default, not less than 48 hours in advance. This
Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for the City to
seek a court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does any such work,
the City may, in addition to its other remedies, levy the cost in whole or in part as a
special assessment against the Subject Property. Developer waives its rights to notice of
hearing and hearing on such assessments and its right to appeal such assessments
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429.
23. General.
a. Binding Effect
The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto and
shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Subdivision and
shall be deemed covenants running with the land, unless otherwise released
pursuant to section 14 of this Agreement.
b. Validity.
If a portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase in this
agreement is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect or void any of the other provisions of
the Development Agreement.
c. Notices
Whenever in this Agreement it shall be required or permitted that notice or
demand be given or served by either party to this Agreement to or on the other
party, such notice or demand shall be delivered personally, or mailed by United
States mail to the addresses below, or sent by email to the email address below.
Such notice or demand shall be deemed timely given when delivered personally
or when deposited in the mail in accordance with the above or when emailed.
The addresses of the parties are as set forth until changed by notice given as
above.
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M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC
Attn: John Rask
5354 Parkdale Drive #100
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
jrask@mihomes.com
Community Development Director
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
mgrochala@linolakes.us
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24. Land Use Controls - Planned Unit Development.
a. Natures Refuge North is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as approved by the
City Council by Ordinance No. 09-25, Resolution No. 25-61 and Resolution No.
25-118.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Developer have caused this Development Agreement to be
executed in their respective corporate names by their duly authorized officers, all as of the date and
year first written above.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
By _________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
By _________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025,
by Rob Rafferty as Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025,
by Roberta Colotti as City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________
Notary Public
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Execution page of the Developer to the Development Agreement, dated as of the date and year
first written above.
DEVELOPER
By ______________________
Its ______________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF __________ )
On this _______ day of _______________, 2025, before me, a Notary Public within and
for said County, personally appeared ____________, __________________ of
___________________. (Developer), who executed the foregoing instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
This instrument was drafted by:
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014
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CONSENT AND SUBORDINATION
_____________________________, the holder of a mortgage dated ___________________, filed
for record with the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, on _________________, as
Document No. _____________________, hereby consents to the recording of this Development
Agreement and agrees that its rights in the property affected by the Development Agreement
shall be subordinated thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, __________________, has caused this Consent and Subordination to
be executed this _____ day of ______________, 2025.
______________________________________
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF __________ )
On this _______ day of _______________, 2025, before me, a Notary Public within and
for said County, personally appeared _______________________, who executed the foregoing
instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Final Plat
Legal Description for Recording Purposes
All lots, blocks, and outlots contained in Natures Refuge North
according to the recorded plat thereof.
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EXHIBIT B
Securities, Escrows & Fees
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EXHIBIT B
Securities, Escrows & Fees
PROJECT: Natures Refuge North Grading Agreement NUMBER OF REU's:45
APPLICANT: M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC NO. OF LOT FRONTAGES 48
AREA (ACRES):14.7
IMPROVEMENTS COST
DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENT COSTS (Public)
SITE GRADING $0
EROSION CONTROL $5,000
LANDSCAPING $84,500
TRAIL $46,920
STREETS $538,945
STORM WATER REUSE $249,000
STORM SEWER CONST.$0
SANITARY SEWER CONST.$0
WATERMAIN CONST.$0
ENGINEERING & SURVEYING $43,000
Total $967,365
Letter of Credit Amount X 150%$1,451,048
ESCROW for CITY'S COSTS
PLANNING/ REVIEW $0
ADMINISTRATION $29,030
ENGINEER PLAN REVIEW $2,000
ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $29,021
PROJECT FINAL DOCUMENTS & CITY ENGINEER $2,500
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION $9,000
STREET & STORMWATER MAINTENANCE $2,500
PROPERTY TAXES $0
BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING $0
Total $74,051
DEVELOPMENT FEES
PARK DEDICATION $157,500
PARK DEDICATION CREDIT $46,920
Subtotal Park Dedication Fee $110,580
AUAR $0
GIS MAPPING FEE $4,320
STREET LIGHTING OPERATION $360
Total $115,260
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
TRUNK CHARGE PER (ACRE OR UNIT)$81,045
AVAILABILITY CHARGE PER SAC UNIT $75,870
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER CREDIT ($409,777)
TRUNK WATERMAIN
TRUNK CHARGE PER (ACRE OR UNIT)$116,460
AVAILABILITY CHARGE PER SAC UNIT $73,260
STORMWATER RE-USE CREDIT ($19,250)
TRUNK WATERMAIN CREDIT ($235,710)
TOTAL TRUNK SEWER & WATER FEES ($318,102)
$0
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT $120,954
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT CREDIT $0
TOTAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEES $120,954
SUMMARY OF SECURITIES, ESCROW & FEES
SECURITY: DEVELOPER IMP'MENT COSTS $1,451,048
ESCROW FOR CITY COSTS $74,051
DEVELOPMENT FEES $115,260
SECURITY: TRUNK FEES $120,954
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To: Eric Zweber, WSB
Cc: Katie Larsen, Lino Lakes City Planner
From: Kris Keller PE, WSB
Diane Hankee PE, Lino Lakes City Engineer
Date: August 6, 2025
Re: Natures Refuge North - Preliminary Plat
Natures Refuge North 1st Addition - Final Plat
Engineering Review - 023898-000
WSB’s review of the Preliminary Plat submittal for the Natures Refuge North development and
the Final Plat submittal for Natures Refuge North 1st Addition in Lino Lakes, MN, prepared by
Carlson and received July 9, 2025. Our comments were made on the following documents:
• Natures Refuge North Plans prepared by Carlson, dated June 26, 2025.
• Lift Station information, received July 18, 2025.
The following review comments should be responded to in writing by the applicant. There are
additional redline comments on the plan set that should be responded to as well. Not all redline
comments are in the review memo.
Carlson (4/25/2025) responses in red.
WSB (5/23/2025) responses and new comments in blue.
Carlson (6/6/2025) responses in orange.
WSB (6/25/2025) responses and new comments in green.
WSB (8/6/2025) responses and new comments in purple.
Engineering
• General
The Natures Refuge North Addition is the second phase of the overall Natures Refuge
development which includes 60 acres north of CSAH 14 (Main Street), west of CSAH 23
(Lake Street) and east of Wood Duck Trail. The current conceptual project proposes 92 villa
lots and associated infrastructure. This property was originally part of a larger development
of which an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was prepared. The evaluation
concluded that the project did not have the potential for significant environmental effects.
• Grading
The Natures Refuge North Addition includes site grading for the 92 units as well as
extensions of Haywood Drive and three local streets that are yet to be named.
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Comments:
1. Show EOF elevations , locations, and routes for all low points in the paved and green
spaces.
Carlson (4/25/2025) EOF’s have been added to all low points and ponds.
WSB (5/23/2025) Verify proposed EOFs where elevations are undetermined or
where drainage may overflow in multiple directions (see plan comments)
Carlson (6/6/2025) See additional regional EOF exhibit attached. The limiting factor
for EOF will be the existing home to the north at approximately 906.5
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
a. EOF elevations must meet minimum freeboard requirements with building
lowest opening elevations (LOEs)
Carlson (4/25/2025) EOF’s elevation have been verified to meet freeboard
requirements.
WSB (5/23/2025) Discuss freeboard requirements for Lot 168 (LO/WO)
Carlson (6/6/2025) Rear of pad drains towards Pond 600. The northern side
of the house is shown to drain towards the CBMH. The elevation of the north
side of the house should remain above 10.0 to maintain freeboard. The
portion of the house that is further south and drains towards Pond 600 should
remain above 07.5 to maintain freeboard.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete - ‘side berm’ will need to be extended such that
overflow drainage from the CB goes over the 09.0 EOF without going
towards the swale by the house
2. WSB (5/23/2025) Describe removing the existing retaining wall and coordinating
grading and restoration with the adjacent property owner east of Lot 101
Carlson (6/6/2025) All coordination with the existing homeowner to be done by M/I
Homes. Easement is in place to fill along the side of their house and match front
yards and back yards. Homeowner to be notified prior to any work being done on
their property. Overall, this will provide a better yard for both the existing home and
new home.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete – To be addressed with future plans and Lot 1 Block 1
building permit
3. WSB (5/23/2025) Label all high points (particularly between lots along side lot lines –
some missing)
Carlson (6/6/2025) Added.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
• Stormwater Management
Stormwater management for the Natures Refuge North Addition consists of storm sewer
draining streets and yards, two sedimentation basins, and a large basin excavated for fill
material. The stormwater systems shall meet the City’s and Rice Creek Watershed District’s
(RCWD) Stormwater Management requirements. All proposed future public streets must
meet City design standards. Existing and proposed discharge rates are summarized below.
Pre- and Post- Development Discharge Rates (cfs)
Condition 2-Year 10-Year 100-Year 10-Day Snowmelt
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Existing 0.26 0.95 8.68 Needed if basins
landlocked
Proposed 0.45 1.07 7.46 Needed if basins
landlocked
Comments:
1. Outflow rates increase for all modeled storm events beyond what can be attributed to
model accuracy. Further attempts at providing rate control must be made. For
example, ditching flows from back yards to the inlets routing to BMPs, lowering the
FES north of Wetland 50 to better route flows into Pond 500, or small rate-control
basins at areas that cannot reasonably be routed into a BMP.
a. If increases cannot be avoided, it must be demonstrated that they will not
cause an adverse downstream impact.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Flows have been adjusted and plans modified.
WSB (5/23/2025) Updated modeling shows the total existing flow rates are
maintained, decrease, or increase within model tolerance. Rate control is met with
this current design.
2. The SWMP water quality calculations show 0.90 acres of existing impervious,
however the HydroCAD existing modeling has 3.57 acres of unconnected roof land
cover. Please clarify these differences.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Existing impervious adjusted within water quality calculations.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
3. Please revise the Water Quality calculations in the SWMP as they do not match
HydroCAD modeling. For instance, HydroCAD modeling shows 16.86 total acres and
7.52 acres of impervious routed to Pond 600, but the SWMP has a total area of 9.77
acres and 0.196 acres of impervious.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Water quality calculation updated.
WSB (5/23/2025) The SWMP still shows incorrect land covers for the Water Quality
calculations of Pond 500 and 600. The planned drainage areas well exceed 0.973
and 2.511 acres, respectively.
Additionally, 9.02 acres of impervious area are claimed to be directed to ponds 500
and 600, but the submitted HydroCAD models only include 8.59 acres of impervious
in the pond subcatchments. Compared to the 11.19 acres of total proposed
impervious, there is significantly more than the 15% limit of new impervious not being
treated for water quality as required in RCWD Rule C.6.(e).
Comment remains open. The Water Quality calculation pages still need to be
corrected and total impervious not routed to BMPs is still over the 15% threshold.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Revised.
Note that within Pond 600 calculations, Subcatchments 25B, 30, 35, 600 & 601 will
flow into Pond 600. Pond 500 has 1 subcatchment. Also added calculations for
runoff control at the water quality volume for both ponds.
Per discussion, the impervious not being treated is all rear yard drainage. These
areas will be filtered through grassed yards, wooded outlots, wetlands, and a dry
pond. TSS and TP removals will occur and can be calculated through a MIDS model
if necessary. Assumption is that most if not all the TSS and TP will be removed.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
4. NURP criteria specify a maximum depth of 10’. Pond 500 has a depth of 11’, raising
the bottom elevation to 10’ will bring it into NURP compliance and still keep the
majority of its dead volume.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Pond 500 has been revised to a depth of 10’
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5. Per new RCWD standards, any new impervious flowing to a pond designed in
accordance with NURP criteria counts as full water quality treatment, therefore the
full volume credit can be claimed for new impervious flowing to Pond 500 and 600 if
properly designed.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Water quality revised.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
6. Pond 300 should be renamed to Lake 300 as its depth is well in excess of the 10’
max depth outlined in NURP criteria. Additionally, it cannot be counted as providing
water quality treatment.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Note has been revised.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
7. Please clarify why drainage area 26S is modeled. It is offsite and has no change from
existing to proposed conditions.
Carlson (4/25/2025) 26S was modeled assuming the Street B connection to Andall
may occur. We are assuming the new street will have ribbon curb and there will be
no drainage increase to 26 (for now).
WSB (5/23/2025) Noted.
8. The 2.5” event should be modeled in HydroCAD to determine runoff volumes needed
for pond dead storage.
Carlson (4/25/2025) The 2.5” event is calculated within our pond spreadsheet which
gives us our required dead storage through calculations within this spreadsheet.
WSB (5/23/2025) Noted, though per Comment 3 above, these calculations need to
be updated.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Revised.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
9. As many wetlands receiving runoff are Type 1, they are classified as highly
susceptible and therefore must have no increase in bounce or inundation period for
the 2- and 10-year events.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Kjolhaug environmental reviewed the wetland susceptibility and
all wetlands were adjusted. No wetlands are considered highly susceptible.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
10. Detailed storm sewer plans, profiles, and calculations will be needed in future
submittals. This should include all utility crossings to confirm constructability and any
need for insulation. It should also include structure type and sizing to confirm
constructability with pipe alignments. It is likely that more storm sewer design
comments will be generated at that time.
a. The pipe run from FES to 503 as shown has a velocity under the minimum of
3 ft/s.
Carlson (4/25/2025) The plan and profiles will be provided with final plans. Design
spreadsheet and structure map provided until final plans are made.
WSB (5/23/2025) Noted. This submittal does not include a profile view of utilities. To
be completed
11. All proposed storm sewer serving public roads must be a minimum 15” diameter and
consist of RCP.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted.
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WSB (5/23/2025) Multiple stretches of 12” pipe are shown in the provided storm
design sheet, such as those coming from CBs 402A, 404, 415, etc. that must be
upsized to 15”.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Revised.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
12. Inlet spread and run calculations, especially at sag points, will be needed to confirm
public roads are designed in accordance with City standards of maintaining an 8’
drivable lane during the 3-year storm event.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Spread calcs added – based on 3-year event.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
13. Erosion control blankets must be shown on slopes 4:1 and steeper, such as around
proposed basins.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Erosion control blanket added where necessary.
WSB (5/23/2025) Erosion control blanket is shown in some locations but is missing at
other 4:1 slopes. See plan markups.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Added.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
14. WSB (5/23/2025) If overflows exist between wetlands in HydroCAD modeling, they
should be identical in both directions. For example, the overflow from W25-B to W25-
A is at 905.0, but vice versa the overflow is at 904.7.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Revised to 905.0 both directions. Note that this does change flow
and HWL very slightly. Numbers updated in all plans. Everything will remain within
tolerances.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
15. WSB (5/23/2025) The outlet pipe for Lake 300 will need a trash guard to minimize the
likelihood of clogging the 4” orifice.
Carlson (6/6/2025) Trash guards will be added with final plans. See attached draft.
(final to be submitted shortly)
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
• Water Supply
The City’s water supply system well firm capacity should meet or exceed its maximum day
demand. This criteria is currently constrained by poor water quality in some wells, the White
Bear Lake court orders and ongoing litigation, and annual variability in water use due to
drought and other factors. The City’s existing firm capacity (excluding Well No. 2 due to poor
water quality) is 4.38 million gallons per day (MGD). The City’s maximum day demand from
2015 to 2024 was 3.87 MGD. Near-term development within the City is projected to increase
the maximum day demand by 0.42 MGD, bringing it to 4.29 MGD. The City is actively
pursuing Well No. 7 to increase firm capacity, but it will likely not be in service until the fall of
2026. Based on the wide annual variability in maximum day demand and its susceptibility to
drought conditions, the City will continue to monitor water demands and reserves the right to
impose water restrictions and to reevaluate water supply capacity.
The City has begun conversations with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) about permitting Well No. 7 and is awaiting confirmation whether it can be
constructed at this time given the ongoing White Bear Lake litigation.
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Applicant to verify water pressure is adequate for all locations within the development. The
watermain may need to be looped through the site, and the watermain will need to include a
12-inch diameter trunk watermain as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. All proposed
units are required to be on the municipal water supply.
Water infrastructure for the Natures Refuge North Addition has not yet been designed and
will need to be submitted for preliminary plat by the applicant. It is anticipated that the
existing 16” DIP trunk main on Haywood Drive will need to be extended north through the
development to the eastern boundary similar to what is shown in the City’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan. A 12” stub will need to be extended to the west towards Arena Acres
and Andall Street. Otherwise, the development will include a water system with
predominately 8- inch diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) water main with 1-inch Type K
copper services being extended to each lot, consistent with the original Natures Refuge
development. Water supply will need to be evaluated in conjunction with current pending
DNR water appropriation approvals.
Comments:
1. Connect to existing 16" DIP Watermain
Carlson (4/25/2025) Note added.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
2. Identify on all plans coordinating with utility (gas) provider for utility installation,
grading, and street construction
Carlson (4/25/2025) Note added.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
3. Verify potential conflicts at all utility crossings
a. Maintain minimum 18" separation from watermain/services
Carlson (4/25/2025) Watermain will be adjusted (lowered) as needed to
maintain separation from service crossings. This will be determined with final
plans.
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
b. Insulate when separation between storm sewer and watermain or forcemain
is less than 36"
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted. To be shown on final plans.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
4. Provide barricades to protect the temporary hydrant at the ends of Street A and
Street C
Carlson (4/25/2025) Barricades added and called out on site plan.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete – Future thru street sign to be added with final plat
5. Add a gate valve to the western leg of the Street C/D tee
Carlson (4/25/2025) Valve added
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
6. Extend watermain and hydrant with Street B to Andall Street with this development
Carlson (4/25/2025) Street added and grading as been adjusted.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
7. WSB (5/23/2025) Show gate valve symbol at connection to existing
Carlson (6/6/2025) Revised.
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8. WSB (8/6/2025) The applicant shall review the water pressure at the north end of the
existing Natures Refuge development in coordination with City Public Works staff
• Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary sewer collection for the Natures Refuge North Addition has not yet been
proposed and will need to be submitted for preliminary plat by the applicant. It is
anticipated that the existing 10- inch diameter poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) trunk main on
Haywood Drive will be extended north to serve a portion of the proposed addition. The
remainder of the addition will need to be evaluated by the applicant as to whether a lift
station as shown in the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan is necessary. If necessary, the
lift station will need to be oversized to accommodate the remaining sanitary sewer district
2K and a portion of 2A. Oversizing costs for the lift station will be credited by the City.
The site will otherwise be served by 8- inch diameter main along with 4-inch Schedule 40
PVC service pipe to each lot. Additional sanitary sewer stubs will be extended to the west,
north, and east. The proposed sanitary sewer is consistent with the with the original
Natures Refuge development.
Comments:
1. Connect to existing 10" PVC SDR 35 sanitary sewer main
a. Match existing slope
Carlson (4/25/2025) Note added. Existing invert and slope based on
proposed stub elevation from Natures Refuge.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
2. [Lift Station]
a. The lift station can be raised by 2 feet
Carlson (4/25/2025) Per discussion, the lift station was raised 4-feet.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
b. Projected peak hourly flow from 228 residential units is about 120 gpm, so 8”
sewers shown are sufficient.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
i. Forcemain will be 4”.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
c. Deep 35’ build at the lift station, but looks like it’s needed to serve the
northeast corner by gravity.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
i. Looks like about 50’ radius around wet well for excavation during
construction, hopefully enough unless Geotech requires shallower
embankment.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted. Assuming sandy soils – 1:1 minimum
will be needed. Easement does cover a 50’ radius from the center of
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lift station. Future maintenance should be covered. Sheet piling or
trench box should cover any embankment issues along the street
side if for some reason the lift station needed to be repaired.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
d. Can the 12’ build at the northwest corner serve the street extending north
outside the service area if desired?
Carlson (4/25/2025) No. Currently it does not. Please advise if this sanitary
line needs to service the area to the north.
WSB (5/23/2025) Engineering to verify with final plat
3. Insulate all sewer with less than 7' cover
a. Consider lowering the watermain to limit conflicts between services and
mains
Carlson (4/25/2025) Watermain will be lowered as-needed for service
conflicts – this will be shown with final plans.
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
4. WSB (8/6/2025) Lift station pumps shall be 5 HP for ultimate build (~200 gpm at ~55’
TDH).
5. WSB (8/6/2025) The permanent standby natural gas generator does not need to be
installed at this time. Instead, a receptacle for the City’s portable generator and a
manual transfer switch shall be installed now. The concrete slab and conduit for the
future generator shall still be installed now.
6. WSB (8/6/2025) Lift Station Plan
a. Change valve vault access and bypass castings to a single 30”x30” hatch.
b. Extend concrete slab 3’ past valve vault.
c. Shift wet well vent pipe to west side of hatch so as not to obstruct access
from driveway (still behind hatch when open).
7. WSB (8/6/2025) Electrical Plan
a. Confirm that 240V, 3-phase power is available.
b. Remove VFDs.
c. Update pump and mixer horsepowers.
d. Shift light pole southeast so it’s not between wet well and valve vault.
• Transportation
The proposed development will have a primary access from Haywood and Glenwood
Drives. Which is the shortest route out the proposed neighborhood. The City also
requires a connection to Andall St. to the existing Arena Acers Development. The City has
an existing right of way to provide access to the easterly property.
Per the traffic study the connection to Andall St will receive minimal traffic, however it will
provide connectivity for public safety and the neighborhoods it serves. This connection is
in conformance with the City’s Ordinances for adjoining adjacent subdivision for
reasonable circulation of traffic. The City of Lino Lakes’ Comprehensive Plan requires
neighborhood street connections for reduced travel times and linking neighborhoods
together.
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The City’s Engineering and Public Safety departments submit that the roadway
connection to Andall Street shall be constructed as detailed below.
Trails and sidewalks
A trail is proposed extending from the south end of the development at the connection
with Natures Refuge, to the north end of the development and branching west to one of
the new streets. Reference the City Planner’s report for trail and sidewalk detail.
Comments:
1. There is little to no significant impact on the adjacent streets and intersections due to
the trips expected to be generated by the proposed development.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
2. There is no difference in operations with or without the Andall Street access.
a. Improving Fire and Life Safety response to both neighborhoods (providing
additional means of access).
b. Connectivity of neighborhoods which generally results in a reduction of
overall vehicle miles traveled
c. Provides access for the existing neighborhood to sidewalks and trail system.
Also, can provide a far safer route to/from the school with almost no need to
walk/bike on CSAH 14.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted – Street added
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
3. It may be beneficial to look into providing a trail extension from the school to
Basswood to provide a non-motorized connection to the school completely
independent from CSAH 14.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) To be further reviewed with final plans
4. The CSAH 14/Wood Duck intersection is expected to operate acceptably during full-
build scenarios, however it still would improve safety by providing exclusive left-turn
lanes on CSAH 14. Would get queueing vehicles out of the through lane and
eliminate the potential for through vehicles to use the right-tun lanes as bypass lanes.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Noted
WSB (5/23/2025) To be further reviewed with final plans
5. Andall Street should be constructed as a 24 foot wide roadway within the cleared
path from the watermain / fire hydrant extension to the Arena Acres Development.
The City will consider a sidewalk on one side of the roadway during the final plat
review. It is anticipated that approximately 15 trees will be removed with the
construction of the watermain and roadway. There will also be wetland impacts that
will need to be mitigated.
Carlson (4/25/2025) Street has been adjusted.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
6. Provide a striped crosswalk at the east end of Street C instead of having the trail
cross the road
Carlson (4/25/2025) Trail adjusted. Markings to be provided with final plans
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
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a. Provide pedestrian crossing and advanced pedestrian crossing signs
Carlson (4/25/2025) Pedestrian crossing will be shown with final plans.
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
b. Provide pedestrian ramps
Carlson (4/25/2025) Trail adjusted in order for pedestrian ramps to be
installed
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
c. Realign trail to cross Street C at a perpendicular angle
Carlson (4/25/2025) Revised
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete
7. Provide barricades to protect the temporary hydrant
Carlson (4/25/2025) Barricades added and called out on site plan.
WSB (5/23/2025) Complete – Future thru street sign to be added with final plat
8. Provide a separate trail easement for the public trail crossing Outlot D
Carlson (4/25/2025) This will be provided with final plans – once trail is built
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
9. Provide road profiles meeting 30 MPH horizontal and vertical design curves
Carlson (4/25/2025) Speed limit reduction signs will be provided in lieu of meeting 30
MPH horizontal and vertical curves. These will be provided with final plans.
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed with final plans
• Wetlands and Environment
The project proposes approximately 1.62 acres of wetland impact. A wetland replacement
plan will need to be submitted, reviewed, and approved through RCWD and the City.
A Wetland Replacement Plan application must include a statement from the MnDNR, or the
applicant’s licensed professional, based on MnDNR database review, as to the potential
presence of an endangered or threatened species or potential impact to a rare natural
community (Minn. Rules 8420.0330, subp. 3.A(5); 8420.0525). Applicants should initiate
this review early.
The current WCA NOD document states they are avoiding impacts to wetland 8 however,
wetland 8 will be impacted with the connection to Andall Street and should be included with
the impacts.
Review of the MnDNR’s Natural Heritage Information System database indicates the
potential presence of several protected species within and near the project area, including
protected plant species. The applicant should coordinate with the DNR on the need for
additional studies or surveys.
Wetland buffers meeting minimum and average requirements will be required around all
wetland areas following construction. Any disturbed buffer areas should be seeded with a
seed mix containing native, non-invasive, species.
• Landscaping
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A Landscape Plan for Natures Refuge North Addition has been submitted and will be
reviewed by staff and the City’s Environmental Coordinator. The Environmental Coordinator
will provide separate comments.
• Floodplain
The Natures Refuge North Addition does not impact the existing floodplain.
• Drainage and Utility Easements
Roadways are proposed within right-of-way and lots include standard drainage and utility
easements. Larger drainage and utility easements will be required to be provided over
any utilities outside the right of way and any surface water management features.
Comments:
1. More detailed storm sewer plans must be submitted to sufficiently review required
drainage and utility easements over pipes.
a. This could potentially impact lot widths of existing parcels
Carlson (4/25/2025) Design spreadsheet provided – storm depths verified
easements verified.
WSB (5/23/2025) Confirm pipe depths from 401-401A and 419-407,
grading seems to show pipe depths greater than 10’ between the houses,
this would require easement in excess of 10’ to cover excavation at 1:1
slopes out from the pipe alignment. Providing profile view of pipes would
simplify this check.
Carlson (6/6/2025) See attached final plan & profiles (DRAFT).
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
2. Provide a separate trail easement for the public trail crossing Outlot D
Carlson (4/25/2025) Trail easement will be provided after trail is constructed.
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed.
3. WSB (5/23/2025) Provide easement for temporary turnaround
Carlson (6/6/2025) Easement added. Will be provided as a separate easement
document with final plans.
WSB (6/25/2025) Complete
• Development Agreement
A development agreement will be required with the final plat.
• Grading Agreement
Grading agreement not required at this time.
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
The stormwater maintenance for public facilities in the Natures Refuge North Addition will be
covered under the City’s Programmatic Stormwater Management Agreement after the
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facilities have been installed and accepted by the City. Borrow areas / Lakes area will be
maintained by the HOA.
• Permits Required
Potential permits may include some of the following and others:
1. NPDES General Construction Permit
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be acquired prior to grading – will be acquired with final plans
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
2. City of Lino Lakes Zoning Permit for Construction
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be with final plans
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
3. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Sanitary Sewer Extension Permit
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be with final plans
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
4. Minnesota Department of Health
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be with final plans
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
5. Rice Creek Watershed District Permit
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be acquired prior to grading
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
6. US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit
Carlson (4/25/2025) To be acquired prior to grading
WSB (5/23/2025) To be completed
If you or the applicant have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Kris
Keller at (612) 419-3083 or kkeller@wsbeng.com. You may also contact Diane Hankee at (651)
982-2430 or dhankee@linolakes.us.
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8. Environmental Coordinator Memo dated August 6, 2025
To: Katie Larsen, City Planner
From: Tom Hoffman, Environmental Coordinator
Date: August 6, 2025
Re: Environmental Comments – Natures Refuge North Final Plat
Environmental Board had recommended the following at their March 26, 2025 meeting:
1. Coordinate with the Rare Plant Rescue group (contact Carrie Taylor at Anoka
Conservation District) to allow for transport of any rare plants for which impact
is unavoidable to a donor site, such as Wollan’s Park Wetland Bank in Lino
Lakes.
2. Show minimal plantings of oaks along the two stormwater ponds. These areas
are to remain largely unplanted to encourage native plant species. A few oaks
should be scattered around the basin to provide soil stabilization and screening.
a. Add additional oaks along the backside of pond-500. Tree spacing of
approximately 200-250’ will be similar to the development to the south
and allow for the natural oak savannah restoration
3. Stormwater management to be reviewed by City Engineer
a. Use of stormwater for irrigation purposes for the site should be evaluated
and if feasible required as part of site development. Larger stormwater
ponds constructed for fill should be evaluated for water reuse.
b. Infiltration is required to be shown where feasible based on soil borings.
If infiltration is not feasible follow the Minimum impact design standards
(MIDS)) as designed by the MPCA
c. Stormwater Pond 500 and 600 are shown to be collecting drainage from
wetland overflows. Verify basins are sized to handle additional runoff
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i. Credit is not given for drainage from the wetlands that is directed
to the stormwater ponds
4. City Tree Protection Fence detail should be added to the plan sheet. Standard
detail Gen-27
5. Trees scheduled to be preserved must have Tree Protection Fence installed in
accordance with City tree protection fence detail.
6. Ash trees preserved will not provide any existing tree credit. All ash trees should
be removed unless noted they are and will continue to be treated for EAB on
two-year rotations
7. Seed mixes should be updated to MNDOT seed mix design numbers for final
plans. Please provide more site-specific mixes for each location. Currently
showing wet ditch planting for stormwater areas and tall grass roadside mix for
buffer locations.
8. Low maintenance turf should be evaluated through out the development.
Ground covers should be drought resistant to reduce the need for irrigation
use.
9. Add a note to the landscape plan to stockpile topsoil and preserve during the
project. Topsoil should be spread over the open space and natural areas to
promote the existing seed bank and encourage native plants.
10. The project will disturb more than an acre of soil and will be required to obtain
an NPDES permit. Proof of permit shall be required before construction.
a. A SWPPP shall be required in additional submittals as required by the
MPCA meeting sections 5.2-5.26
b. Final erosion and sediment control will be reviewed with future
submittals
11. Wetlands 30 and 35 are outside of the WMC buffer area. These wetlands
appear to be outside of the area of disturbance. Staff recommends extending
buffers around both wetlands as much as possible. Combining the buffer
between the two wetlands would add the most protection and add additional
wildlife benefits.
a.
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12. Confirm wetland outlets are above the HWL for the wetlands and will not affect
hydrology during final design.
13. The Andall St connection should have the minimum width as derived from the
traffic study and allowed by city ordinance to allow for emergency services and
public street connection. Reduction of the road width will preserve wetlands and
trees through the corridor.
a. Trail connections should be provided along with water stubs for fire
prevention.
b. This will be evaluated as final design of the roadway is staked.
14. Tree removal should be completed in the fall or winter to minimize impacts to
migrating or nesting bat populations
15. Provide a Blandings turtle mitigation plan, surmountable curb is provided to
allow turtles access off of the roads.
16. Submit the approved MN DNR Take Permit
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2025
TOPIC: Clearwater Commons
i. Consider Resolution No. 25-120 Approving Final Plat
ii. Consider Resolution No. 25-121 Approving Development
Agreement
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
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INTRODUCTION
The applicant, Capital Real Estate, Inc., submitted a land use application for Clearwater
Commons final plat. The final plat is for three (3) commercial lots north of CSAH 14 (Main
Street), west of I-35E, east of 21st Avenue North and south of the park and ride. A stand-alone
Chipotle Restaurant is proposed on Lot 1.
Tentative Review Schedule:
Complete Application Date: July 18, 2025
60-Day Deadline: September 16, 2025
Environmental Board Meeting: N/A
Park Board Meeting: N/A
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting: August 13, 2025
City Council Work Session: September 8, 2025
City Council Meeting: September 8, 2025
This staff report is based on the following information:
• Preliminary Plat prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. revision date July 10,
2025
• Final Plat prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. received on July 11, 2025
• Title Commitment dated June 3, 2025
BACKGROUND
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On June 9, 2025, the City Council passed Resolution No. 25-78 approving the Clearwater
Commons preliminary plat. The Council staff report and resolution detail the project’s
consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and compliance with the City Code.
ANALYSIS
The final plat contains the following lots and outlots:
Parcel Acres Purpose
Lot 1, Block 1 1.01 acres Chipotle Restaurant
Lot 2, Block 1 0.63 acres Future Retail
Lot 3, Block 1 0.64 acres Future Auto Service
Outlot A 11.88 acres Future development
TOTAL 14.16 acres
All additional road right-of-way along 21st Avenue North was dedicated on the Alino Addition
final plat.
Findings of Fact
Per City Code Section 1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(1) The Planning and Zoning Board shall consider the final plat and the Community
Development Department shall forward the Planning and Zoning Board recommendations to
the City Council. The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat
by the Planning and Zoning Board:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan;
The final plat substantially conforms with the preliminary plat.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots; and
Not applicable. This is a three (3) lot commercial subdivision.
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(c) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be substantially fulfilled or
secured by the development agreement, as appropriate.
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with a Development Agreement.
Public Land Dedication
The City will collect cash fee in lieu of land dedication based on the acreage of the three (3)
commercial platted lots.
Clearwater Commons
2.28 acres x $2,600 per acre = $5,928
Title Commitment
The City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and notes that the plat and development
agreement shall be recorded before any mortgage interests.
Agreements
Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
The stormwater facilities will be privately maintained, and a Declaration for Maintenance of
Stormwater Facilities will be required. Both the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and the
City of Lino Lakes shall be parties to the Declaration
Development Agreement and Final Plat
A Development Agreement has been prepared by the City and shall be executed.
Site Improvement Performance Agreement
Site Improvement Performance Agreements will be required for the construction of each
commercial building.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board reviewed the final plat on August 13, 2025. Per City Code Section
1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(1) The Planning and Zoning Board shall consider the final plat and the Community
Development Department shall forward the Planning and Zoning Board recommendations to
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the City Council. The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat
by the Planning and Zoning Board:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan;
The final plat substantially conforms with the preliminary plat.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots; and
Not applicable. This is a three (3) lot commercial subdivision.
(c) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be substantially fulfilled or
secured by the development agreement, as appropriate.
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with a Development Agreement.
Findings of Fact
City Code Section 1001.057 (2) details requirements that shall be met before consideration of
the final plat by the City Council. The attached Resolution No. 25-120 details these findings of
fact.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Planning & Zoning Board recommend approval of the Clearwater Commons final
plat.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Preliminary Plat
2. Resolution No. 25-120
3. Final Plat
4. Resolution No. 25-121
5. Development Agreement
6. City Engineer Memo dated August 8, 2025
7. Environmental Memo dated August 6, 2025
8. MNDOT Letter dated August 5, 2025
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-120
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLEARWATER COMMONS FINAL PLAT
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2025, the City received a complete land use application for
Clearwater Commons final plat; and
WHEREAS, City staff completed review of the proposed final plat based on the following
plans and information:
• Preliminary Plat prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. revision date July 10,
2025
• Final Plat prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. received on July 11, 2025
• Title Commitment dated June 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2025, the City Council approved the preliminary plat with
Resolution No. 25-78; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed and
recommended approval of the final plat; and
WHEREAS, the proposed final plat is not considered premature and meets the
performance standards of the subdivision and zoning ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1001.057 Review, Approval or Denial:
(2) The following requirements shall be met before consideration of the final plat by the City
Council:
(a) The final plat shall substantially conform to the approved preliminary plat and phasing
plan.
The final plat substantially conforms to the approved preliminary plat and phasing plan.
(b) For plats that consist solely of individual single family residential lots, final plat
applications for subsequent phases shall not be approved until building permits have
been issued for 40% of lots in the preceding phase. This division applies only when the
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preceding phase consists of 40 or more lots.
Not applicable. This is a three (3) lot commercial subdivision.
(c) City attorney approval of the status of title/property ownership related to the final plat.
The City Attorney reviewed the title commitment and notes that the plat and development
agreement shall be recorded before any mortgage interests.
(d) Completed development contract.
A Development Agreement has been completed and shall be executed.
(e) Conditions attached to approval of the preliminary plat shall be fulfilled or secured by
the development agreement, as appropriate; and
The conditions of the preliminary plat have been substantially fulfilled. Securities will be
required with the Development Agreement.
(f) All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full.
All fees, charges and escrow related to the preliminary or final plat shall be paid in full prior
to release of the final plat mylars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the final plat is approved subject to the following conditions:
1. A shared access, parking, and maintenance agreement and exhibit shall be recorded.
2. The plat and development agreement shall be recorded before any mortgage lenders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to release of the
final plat mylars:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memo related to the final plat dated August 8,
2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to issuing grading
and/or building permits within the plat:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memo dated August 8, 2025.
2. All comments from the Environmental Coordinator memo dated August 6, 2025.
3. All comments from MNDOT letter dated August 5, 2025.
4. Recorded copies of the following documents shall be provided to the City:
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a. Final plat
b. Development Agreement
c. Declaration for Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities
d. Declaration of Driveway & Utility Easement
e. Declaration of Easements, Covenants, and Restrictions
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-121
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLEARWATER COMMONS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2025 the City Council passed Resolution No. 25-120
approving Clearwater Commons final plat; and
WHEREAS, the City’s subdivision ordinance and conditions of approval require the
execution of a development agreement between the Developer and the City of Lino Lakes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
approves the Development Agreement between Alino, LLC and the City of Lino Lakes for
Clearwater Commons and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such agreement on
behalf of the City
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of September, 2025.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Clearwater Commons
THIS AGREEMENT is made this _____ day of ____________, 2025, by and between the City
of Lino Lakes (“City”), a Minnesota municipal corporation, and Alino LLC. (“Developer”).
1. Subdivision. Developer received preliminary plat approval from the City by Resolution No.
25-78 for a plat known as Clearwater Commons (“Subdivision”). Unless otherwise stated,
all terms and conditions of this Agreement relate to work within the Subdivision.
2. Final Plat Approval. The City’s approval of the final plat of Clearwater Commons is
contingent upon execution and delivery of this agreement, all required petitions, bonds,
security, and other documents required by the City, and satisfaction of all conditions of
approval required by Resolution No. 25-120. The Final Plat including 3 lots is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
3. Phased Development. The City may refuse to approve final plats of subsequent additions
of the plat if the Developer has breached this Agreement and the breach has not been
remedied. Development of subsequent phases may not proceed until Development
Agreements for such phases are approved by the City and are fully executed.
4. Developer Plans.
a. The Subdivision shall be developed in accordance with the following Developer
Plans, original copies of which are on file with the City Engineer. The Developer
Plans may be prepared and revised after entering into this Agreement but must
be approved by the City before commencement of any work. If the plans vary
from the written terms of this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
b. The Developer Plans as of the date of this Agreement are:
i. Final Plat prepared by Bogart, Pederson & Associates, Inc. received on
July 11, 2025.
ii. Clearwater Commons Street and Utility Construction plan set containing
24 sheets, revision dated July 10, 2025, prepared by Bogart, Pederson &
Associates, Inc. received on July 11, 2025.
5. Permits. The Developer shall be responsible for securing all site grading and
development approvals and all other required permits from all appropriate Federal,
State, Regional and Local jurisdictions prior to the commencement of site grading or
construction and prior to the City awarding construction contracts for public
improvements.
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6. Developer Improvements. The Developer shall secure a contractor to install the
improvements described in this paragraph, or otherwise required herein to be installed
by Developer, hereinafter referred to as the “Developer Improvements,” which
contractor shall be approved by the City in its absolute and sole discretion. The
Developer Improvements shall be constructed per the City Standard Specifications for
Construction January 2024.
The cost of Developer Improvements is as shown on Exhibit B attached hereto. All
Developer Improvements shall require City inspection and approval and, where
appropriate, the approval of any other governmental agency having jurisdiction. The
Developer shall construct and install at the Developer's expense the following
improvements according to the following terms and conditions:
a. Site Grading
i. No grading shall commence until all requirements of the Rice Creek
Watershed District (RCWD) have been satisfied.
ii. All site grading shall be conducted in accordance with the grading plan as
approved by the City and in accordance with NPDES and RCWD
requirements. The Developer shall perform the work in accordance with
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant to Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements.
b. Grading and Erosion Control
i. The Developer shall grade the site to within 0.2 foot of the grades shown
on the approved grading plan. No deviations will be allowed unless a
revised plan is submitted and approved in writing by the City and all
other regulatory agencies.
ii. The street right-of-way, storm water storage ponds, and surface water
drainage ways shall be graded prior to commencement of utility
construction. Four inches of topsoil and a City approved seed mix shall be
installed within disturbed areas, and seed mix information shall be
provided to the City. Surface water management systems shall be
maintained by the Developer until they are accepted by the City.
iii. The Developer shall be responsible for ascertaining that site geotechnical
and groundwater conditions are adequate and conforming with the
grading and site improvement as proposed. The Developer shall provide
testing from an approved testing company.
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iv. The Developer’s engineer shall certify in writing, with an as-built survey,
that all grading complies with the approved grading plan prior to issuance
of any building permits.
v. The Developer shall promptly clear dirt and debris within public rights-of-
way and drainage and utility easements resulting from construction by
the Developer, its purchasers, builders and contractors within five (5)
days after notification by the City. The Developer shall be responsible for
all necessary street and storm sewer maintenance, including street
sweeping, until all home construction is completed, unless otherwise
released by the City. Warning signs shall be placed when hazards
develop in streets to prevent the public from traveling on them, including
detour signs if necessary. If and when the streets become impassable,
such streets shall be barricaded and closed. The Developer shall maintain
a smooth, hard driving surface and adequate drainage on all temporary
streets. If the Developer choses to have the City snow plow the streets
before the wear course is installed and in order to provide access to the
Development area, the Developer shall be responsible for damage such
as curb and gutter replacement caused by the City’s snow removal
process.
c. Final street grading, subbase, gravel base, concrete curb and gutter, and
bituminous base and wear course, street signs and striping shall be furnished
and installed.
d. Sidewalks, trails and street lighting shall be installed within 6 months of the
bituminous base course. Extensions may be approved by the City Engineer, due
to weather conditions, upon receipt of a written request in writing by the
Developer to the City. In no case shall such extension extend beyond one year
from the date of installation of bituminous base course. The Developer shall be
responsible for sidewalk damage until the project is accepted by the City and
escrow balances are returned.
e. Storm sewers, when determined to be necessary by the City Engineer, including
all necessary laterals, catch basins, inlets and other appurtenances, shall be
furnished and installed.
f. Sanitary sewer mains, laterals or extensions, including all necessary building
services and other appurtenances, shall be furnished and installed.
g. Water mains, laterals or extensions, including all necessary building services,
hydrants, valves and other appurtenances, shall be furnished and installed.
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h. The Developer shall place iron monuments at all lot, block, and outlot corners
and at all other angle points on boundary lines consistent with the final plat.
Iron monuments shall be placed after all street and lawn grading has been
completed in order to preserve the lot markers for future property owners. Lot
corner irons on the back property line shall be installed so that the top of the
iron corresponds to the finished ground elevation in accordance with the
approved grading plan. Guard stakes shall be appropriately installed to mark
these irons.
i. Landscaping shall be furnished and installed in accordance with the approved
plans. The landscaping shall be maintained by the Developer until accepted by
the City’s Environmental Coordinator.
Developer shall be responsible for vegetative restoration of ponding areas,
outlots, wetland mitigation areas, and other native planting areas identified on
the plans in accordance with City Standard Specifications for Construction.
Developer shall provide a contract with a qualified firm for the establishment
and maintenance of all open space / native plant areas. Said contract shall cover
a minimum of the 3 year establishment period, from the date of planting.
j. The Developer shall arrange for all gas, telecommunications, cable, internet,
electric, and other necessary private utility services to the Subdivision in
accordance with City Code and State law. The utilities are required to be located
within a joint trench. Street light installations shall be initiated by the Developer
with City Engineer approval. The Developer is solely responsible for the cost of
private utility and internet installation.
k. The Developer shall install mailboxes in accordance with Federal and Postal
Service regulations.
l. The Developer shall install wetland buffer signs per City standard detail plates
prior to the issuance of building permits.
7. Time of Performance. The Developer shall install all required improvements
enumerated in Paragraph 6 by November 31, 2025. The Developer may request a
reasonable extension of time from the City. If the extension is granted, it shall be
conditioned upon updating the security posted by the Developer to reflect cost
increases and the extended completion date.
8. City Improvements.
No City installed improvements are proposed to be constructed for this subdivision.
9. Record Drawings.
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a. Upon project completion, Developer shall submit record drawings, in electronic
format, of all public and private infrastructure improvements, including grading,
sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer facilities, and roads, constructed by
Developer. The files shall be drawn in Anoka County NAD 83 Coordinate system
and provided in both AutoCAD .dwg and Adobe .pdf file formats. The plans shall
include accurate locations, dimensions, elevations, grades, slopes and all other
pertinent information concerning the complete work.
b. The Developer shall submit certified compaction testing results for the site
grading operations that certify that grading work meets pertinent compaction
requirements for the project.
c. A summary of the record plan attribute data for the storm sewer, watermain,
and sanitary sewer structures and pipes shall be submitted in the form of an
Excel Spreadsheet as provided by the City Engineer.
d. No securities will be fully released until all record drawings have been submitted
and accepted by the City Engineer.
10. Faithful Performance of Construction Contracts and Security.
a. The Developer will fully and faithfully comply with all terms and conditions of any
and all contracts entered into by the Developer for the installation and construction
of all Developer Improvements. Concurrent with the execution hereof by the
Developer, the Developer will furnish to, and at all times thereafter maintain with
the City, a cash deposit, certified check, or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, based on
one hundred fifty (150%) percent of the total estimated cost of Developer's
Improvements as determined by the City Engineer.
b. Irrevocable Letter of Credit. If an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is utilized, it shall be
for the exclusive use and benefit of the City of Lino Lakes and shall state that it is
issued to guarantee and assure performance by the Developer of all the terms and
conditions of this Development Agreement and construction of all required
improvements referenced therein in accordance with the ordinances and
specifications of the City. The letter shall be in a form, and from a bank, as
approved by the City. The City reserves the right to draw, in whole or in part, on
any portion of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for the purpose of guaranteeing the
terms and conditions of this agreement. The Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be
automatically extended for additional periods of one year from present or future
expiration dates on an annual basis, unless at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date, the Community Development Director and City Engineer, are
notified by certified mail or overnight courier, that the Letter of Credit will not be
extended.
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c. Alternatively, the Developer may enter into a Public Improvement Surety
Agreement, subject to City approval.
d. Reduction of Security. The Developer may request reduction of the Letter of Credit
or cash deposit based on prepayment or the value of the completed improvements
at the time of the requested reduction.
11. Warranty. The Developer warrants all utility work required to be performed by it against
poor material and faulty workmanship for a period of two years after its completion and
acceptance by the City. All new streets shall be warranted by the developer for a period
of one year from the time the final inspection of the street is completed and accepted
by the City Council. All trees, grass and sod shall be warranted to be alive, of good quality
and disease free for 12 months after planting. Prior to final acceptance of the Developer
Improvements the City shall require a Surety Bond or Cash Escrow to cover the warranty
provisions of this Agreement. The amount shall be 20 % of the original cost of construction
identified in Exhibit B.
12. Dedication. The Developer shall dedicate to the City, at no cost to the City, any
permanent or temporary easements that may be necessary for the construction and
installation of the Developer Improvements. All such easements required by the City
shall be in writing, in recordable form, containing such terms and conditions as the City
shall determine.
13. Ownership of Improvements. Upon completion and City acceptance of the work and
construction required by this Agreement, the public improvements lying within public
rights-of-way and easements shall become City property without further notice or
action unless the improvements are to be deemed private infrastructure.
14. Recording and Release. The Developer agrees that the terms of this Development
Agreement shall be a covenant on any and all property included in the Subdivision. The
Developer agrees that the City shall have the right to record a copy of this Development
Agreement with the Anoka County Recorder to give notice to future purchasers and
owners. This shall be recorded against the Subdivision described on Page 1.
15. Escrow for City’s Costs.
a. The Developer agrees to establish a non-interest bearing escrow account with
the City in an amount determined by the City Administrator or their designee for
the payment of all costs incurred by the City related to the development of the
Subdivision including, but not limited to, the following (See Exhibit B for
breakdown of costs):
i. Planning/ Review
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ii. Administration - 3% of Developer Improvement Costs
iii. City Engineering and Legal
iv. Street lighting installation is not applicable
v. Boulevard tree planting
vi. Street, storm sewer and pond maintenance
vii. Property Taxes. Should the recording of the Final Plat occur after July 1st,
any and all property taxes on any public property dedicated as a part of
this plat shall be the responsibility of the Developer.
b. If the above escrow amounts are insufficient, the Developer shall make such
additional deposits as required by the City. The City shall have a right to
reimburse itself from the Escrow with suitable documentation supporting the
charges.
16. Developer Fees. At the time of execution of this Agreement, the Developer shall pay
the following fees related to the development of the Subdivision (See Exhibit B for
breakdown of costs):
a. Park Dedication
The Park Dedication Fee for this site is calculated as follows:
Clearwater Commons
2.28 acres x $2,600 per acre = $5,928
b. Maintenance and energy costs for street lights installed within the Subject
Property is not applicable.
c. GIS Mapping Fees
d. Trunk Sewer Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the
costs of public trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection
Fee consists of two components; a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of
hook-up, whichever is first. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) trunk charges
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are based on a factor of 2.92 units per acre.
Sanitary Sewer $1,801.00 Per Unit
Availability Charge
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid at the time
of building permit. Fees are based on the number of sanitary access charge
(SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES).
Residential uses shall be assigned one unit per dwelling unit unless otherwise
noted by MCES.
City Sewer (CSAC) $1,686.00 Per SAC Unit
Trunk sewer unit charges addressed under this paragraph are in addition to any
SAC charges imposed by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. An
estimate of the total charge and the trunk utility credit for developer installed
trunk oversizing is specified in Exhibit B.
e. Trunk Water Connection Fees
The City established trunk utility connection fees to uniformly distribute the
costs of public trunk water infrastructure. The Trunk Utility Connection Fee
consists of two components; a Trunk Charge and an Availability Charge.
Trunk Charge
The trunk charge shall be paid at the time of subdivision approval or at the time of
hook-up, whichever is first. Commercial/Industrial/Institutional (CII) trunk charges
are based on a factor of 2.92 units per acre.
Water $2,588.00 Per Unit
Availability Charge
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional availability charges shall be paid at the time
of building permit. Fees are based on the number of sanitary access charge
(SAC) units assigned by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES).
Residential uses shall be assigned one unit per dwelling unit unless otherwise
noted by MCES.
City Water (CWAC) $1,628.00 Per SAC Unit
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An estimate of the total charge and the trunk utility credit for developer installed
trunk oversizing is specified in Exhibit B.
f. Surface Water Management Area Charges
The City established a trunk area charge to uniformly distribute the costs of
public trunk surface water infrastructure and water quality improvements. The
Surface Water Management Charge shall be based on developable acreage, in
the amount specified in Exhibit B. The charge shall be paid at the time of
subdivision approval.
17. Assessment of Charges and Waiver of Rights.
a. In consideration of the construction of City Improvements listed in Section 7 and
/or provision of sewer, water and storm water services, the Developer agrees
that the costs of City Improvements together with Trunk Sewer Unit Charge,
Trunk Water Unit Charge and the Surface Water Management Area Charge
(collectively, “the Charges”) may be assessed against the Subdivision parcels.
The Developer hereby waives any and all procedural and substantive objections
to the special assessments, including notice and hearing requirements, any claim
that the assessments exceed the benefit to the properties, and any right to
appeal.
b. Unless the Developer pays the entire balance owed for the Charges
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Developer shall
provide to the City a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit in an amount
equal to 35% of the total assessments for the Charges as estimated by the City
Engineer (see Exhibit B). The letter of credit shall be in a form, and from a bank,
as approved by the City. The letter of credit or cash escrow may be used by the
City upon default by Developer in the payment of special assessments. The cash
escrow or letter of credit shall remain in place throughout the term of the special
assessments. The letter of credit may not be terminated without the City’s
written consent.
c. Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, agrees that within 30 days after the
date of sale of a lot, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns, at its own
cost and expense, shall pay the entire unpaid charges assessed or to be assessed
under this Agreement against such property.
d. If a certificate of occupancy is issued before the special assessments have been
levied, the Developer, its heirs, successors or assigns shall pay the City the sum
of cash equal to 120% of the Engineer's estimate of the special assessments for
such Charges that would be levied against the property. Upon such payment the
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City shall issue a certificate showing the assessments are paid in full.
Notwithstanding the issuance of said certificate, the Developer shall be liable to
the City for any deficiency and the City shall pay the Developer any surplus
arising from the payment based upon such estimate.
e. Acceleration of Special Assessments upon Default. In the event the Developer
violates any of the covenants, conditions or agreements herein, violates any
ordinance, rule or regulation of the City, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota or
other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the plat or development, or
fails to pay when due any installment of any special assessment levied pursuant
to this agreement, or any interest thereon, the City at its option, in addition to its
rights and remedies hereunder, after 10 days written notice to the Developer,
may declare all of the unpaid special assessments which are then estimated or
levied pursuant to this agreement due and payable in full, with interest. The City
may seek recovery of such special assessments due and payable from the
security provided herein. In the event that such security is insufficient to pay the
outstanding amount of such special assessments plus accrued interest the City
may certify such outstanding special assessments in full to the County Auditor
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 429.061, subdivision 3, for collection the
following year. The City, at its option, may commence legal action against the
Developer to collect the entire unpaid balance of the special assessments then
estimated or levied pursuant hereto, with interest, including reasonable
attorney's fees, and Developer shall be liable for such special assessments and, if
more than one, such liability shall be joint and several. In addition to any other
rights and remedies upon Developer’s default, the City may refuse to issue
building permits and/or Certificates of Occupancy for any property within the
Subdivision until such time as such default has been corrected to the satisfaction
of the City. The Developer agrees to reimburse the City for all costs incurred by
the City in the enforcement of this agreement, or any portion thereof, including
court costs and reasonable engineering and attorneys' fees, if the City prevails in
any enforcement action.
18. Building Permits. No building permits shall be issued until:
a. Site grading, certified compaction testing, City sewer, water, storm sewer, and
bituminous base construction of the streets, temporary street signs, gas, electric,
telecommunication, cable and internet are installed and approved by the City,
except as provided below
i. Model Homes: Not Applicable.
ii. Building permits for model homes are not applicable.
19. Special Provisions.
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a. The property is subject to deferred assessments. Assessments are due to be paid
in full to the City at the time of Final Plat. Being reviewed by City Attorney.
20. Hours of Construction Activity.
All construction activity shall be limited to the hours as follows:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays No working hours allowed
21. Insurance. Developer or its general contractor shall take out and maintain until one
year after the City accepted the Developer Improvements, public liability and property
damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for property
damage which may arise out of the Developer's or general contractor’s work, as the
case may be, or the work of its subcontractors or by one directly or indirectly employed
by any of them. Limits for bodily injury and death shall be not less than Five Hundred
Thousand and no/100 ($500,000.00) Dollars for one person and Two Million and no/100
($2,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; limits for property damage shall be not less
than One Million and no/100 ($1,000,000.00) Dollars for each occurrence; or a
combination single limit policy of Two Million and no/100 ($2,000,000.00) Dollars or
more. The City, its employees, its agents and assigns shall be named as an additional
insured on the policy, and the Developer or its general contractor shall file with the City
a certificate evidencing coverage prior to the City signing the plat. The certificate shall
provide that the City must be given ten days advance written notice of the cancellation
of the insurance. The certificate may not contain any disclaimer for failure to give the
required notice.
22. Developer’s Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the work to
be performed by it hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work and the
Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the City,
including but not limited to attorney and engineering fees, provided the Developer is
first given notice of the work in default, not less than 48 hours in advance. This
Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not be necessary for the City to
seek a court order for permission to enter the land. When the City does any such work,
the City may, in addition to its other remedies, levy the cost in whole or in part as a
special assessment against the Subject Property. Developer waives its rights to notice of
hearing and hearing on such assessments and its right to appeal such assessments
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429.
23. General.
a. Binding Effect
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The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto and
shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the Subdivision and
shall be deemed covenants running with the land, unless otherwise released
pursuant to section 14 of this Agreement.
b. Validity.
If a portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phrase in this
agreement is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect or void any of the other provisions of
the Development Agreement.
c. Notices
Whenever in this Agreement it shall be required or permitted that notice or
demand be given or served by either party to this Agreement to or on the other
party, such notice or demand shall be delivered personally, or mailed by United
States mail to the addresses below, or sent by email to the email address below.
Such notice or demand shall be deemed timely given when delivered personally
or when deposited in the mail in accordance with the above or when emailed.
The addresses of the parties are as set forth until changed by notice given as
above.
ALino LLC
3435 Labore Rd, Ste 150
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Paul@tymeproperties.com
Community Development Director
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
mgrochala@linolakes.us
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24. Land Use Controls - Planned Unit Development. Not Applicable.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Developer have caused this Development Agreement to be
executed in their respective corporate names by their duly authorized officers, all as of the date and
year first written above.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
By _________________________
Mayor
ATTEST
By _________________________
City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025,
by Rob Rafferty as Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ________ day of ____________, 2025,
by Roberta Colotti as City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of said City.
_______________________________
Notary Public
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Execution page of the Developer to the Development Agreement, dated as of the date and year
first written above.
DEVELOPER
By ______________________
Its ______________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF __________ )
On this _______ day of _______________, 2025, before me, a Notary Public within and
for said County, personally appeared ____________, __________________ of
___________________. (Developer), who executed the foregoing instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
This instrument was drafted by:
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014
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CONSENT AND SUBORDINATION
_____________________________, the holder of a mortgage dated ___________________, filed
for record with the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, on _________________, as
Document No. _____________________, hereby consents to the recording of this Development
Agreement and agrees that its rights in the property affected by the Development Agreement
shall be subordinated thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, __________________, has caused this Consent and Subordination to
be executed this _____ day of ______________, 2025.
______________________________________
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS
COUNTY OF __________ )
On this _______ day of _______________, 2025, before me, a Notary Public within and
for said County, personally appeared _______________________, who executed the foregoing
instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Final Plat
Legal Description for Recording Purposes
All lots, blocks, and outlots contained in Clearwater Commons
according to the recorded plat thereof.
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Outlot A
Anoka County, MN
VICINITY MAP
Sec. 24, Twp. 31, Rng. 22
Site
35E
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Outlot A
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Anoka County, MN
VICINITY MAP
Sec. 24, Twp. 31, Rng. 22
Site
35E
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EXHIBIT B
Securities, Escrows & Fees
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EXHIBIT B
Securities, Escrows & Fees
PROJECT: CLEARWATER COMMONS NUMBER OF REU's:3
APPLICANT: ALINO, LLC NO. OF LOT FRONTAGES NA
AREA (ACRES):2.28
IMPROVEMENTS COST
DEVELOPER IMPROVEMENT COSTS (Public)
SITE GRADING $0
EROSION CONTROL $0
LANDSCAPING $0
TRAIL $0
STREETS $0
STORM SEWER CONST.$0
SANITARY SEWER CONST.$0
WATERMAIN CONST.$0
ENGINEERING & SURVEYING $0
Total $0
Letter of Credit Amount X 150%$0
ESCROW for CITY'S COSTS
PLANNING/ REVIEW $0
ADMINISTRATION $2,000
ENGINEER PLAN REVIEW $2,000
ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $0
PROJECT FINAL DOCUMENTS & CITY ENGINEER $2,200
STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION $3,000
STREET & STORMWATER MAINTENANCE $2,000
PROPERTY TAXES $0
BOULEVARD TREE PLANTING $0
Total $11,200
DEVELOPMENT FEES
PARK DEDICATION $5,928
PARK DEDICATION CREDIT $0
Subtotal Park Dedication Fee $5,928
AUAR $741
GIS MAPPING FEE $270
STREET LIGHTING OPERATION $120
Total $7,059
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
TRUNK CHARGE PER (ACRE OR UNIT)$11,990
AVAILABILITY CHARGE PER SAC UNIT WITH BUILDING PERMIT
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER CREDIT $0
TRUNK WATERMAIN
TRUNK CHARGE PER (ACRE OR UNIT)$17,230
AVAILABILITY CHARGE PER SAC UNIT WITH BUILDING PERMIT
TRUNK WATERMAIN CREDIT $0
TOTAL TRUNK SEWER & WATER FEES $29,220
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT $27,909
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT CREDIT $0
TOTAL SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEES $27,909
Total $57,129
SUMMARY OF SECURITIES, ESCROW & FEES
SECURITY: DEVELOPER IMP'MENT COSTS $0
ESCROW FOR CITY COSTS $11,200
DEVELOPMENT FEES $7,059
SECURITY: TRUNK FEES (CASH)$57,129
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Memorandum
To: Katie Larsen, Lino Lakes City Planner
From: Diane Hankee PE, Lino Lakes City Engineer
Date: August 8, 2025
Re: Clearwater Commons
Final Plat Review
028758-000
WSB reviewed the Final Plat submittal for the Clearwater Commons site in Lino Lakes, MN,
received July 11, 2025. The site is approximately 14.1 acres and located east of 21st Avenue and
north of Main Street. Comments were made on the following documents:
• Clearwater Commons – Final Plat submittal prepared Bogart, Pederson & Associates,
dated July 10, 2025, received July 14, 2025.
The following review comments should be responded to in writing by the applicant. There are
additional redline comments on the plan set that should be responded to as well. Not all redline
comments are in the review memo.
BPA (7/7/2025) responses in red.
WSB (8/6/2025) responses and new comments in blue.
Engineering
• General
The Clearwater Commons commercial development proposes to create three (3) current
commercial lots with looping access from 21st Avenue North through the site to the private
street to the north and outlots the remaining area for future commercial development. A
Master plan was provided that laid out an idea of how the remaining outlotted areas could be
platted in the future.
• Grading
A grading and drainage plan was provided for the site which included paved areas, curb,
and retaining walls for the initial Chipotle site as well as the looping access to the private
road to the north.
Comments:
1. See comments provided on Chipotle Site review memo and plan redlines
BPA (7/7/2025) Redline comments received and reviewed and revisions have
been incorporated into revised plans resubmitted.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
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2. Provide all structure inlet elevations
BPA (7/7/2025) Additional grade elevations are called out on the grading plan where
inlets of structures are. Full structure information is provided on the utility plan.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
3. Provide EOF elevations, locations and routes for all low points
BPA (7/7/2025) EOF's are now clearly shown for all low points.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
4. Per Anoka County Review
a. Internal site grading shall not commence until the requested ACHD
Engineering plan approvals are received and the applicable permits can be
issued.
BPA (7/7/2025) Comment noted
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
b. As proposed, the plat will not introduce any new access points onto CSAH
14, and the right of access is dedicated to Anoka County in the plat. Any
existing driveways and field entrances shall be removed, and the ditch
section restored to match existing depth, slope, and grades.
BPA (7/7/2025) Comment noted
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
c. Please note that no plantings or private signs will be permitted within the
county right of way and care must be exercised when locating private signs,
building, structures, plantings, berms, etc. outside of the county right of way,
so as not to create any new sight obstructions for this section of CSAH 14.
BPA (7/7/2025) This note has been added to the landscaping plan
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
• Stormwater Management
The stormwater management calculations for the Clearwater Commons preliminary plat
match those of the Chipotle site, see comments for that site. Additional comments on
detailed storm sewer review may still come up for the non-Chipotle lots as they submit for
site plan reviews.
The SWMP dated 4/25/25 appears to largely address Stormwater Management comments
made for the Chipotle site. However, detailed review of those comments will be made with a
resubmittal for that site.
• Water Supply
The existing 8” watermain stub at the intersection with 21st Avenue will be utilized and
extended to the eastern limits of the development to serve the 3 commercial lots to the
south and potentially one or more of the future commercial lots to the north.
Comments:
1. We recommend that the City Deputy Director of Public Safety-Fire Division review the
proposed plan for water supply and hydrant coverage.
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a. Verify adequate fire flows for 8” non-looped design
BPA (7/7/2025) See Fire Flow Test Review letter from Nova Fire Protection
enclosed. Available flow and pressure is sufficient for proposed development.
WSB (8/6/2025) Provide turning movement diagram for emergency access to
the hydrants and sites
2. Call out all utility crossings
a. Provide minimum 18" separation between water and sewer
b. Insulate when separation between water and storm sewer is less than 36"
BPA (7/7/2025) Utility crossing invert and top elevations are now called out.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
3. Provide utility service(s) for future commercial lots to the north
a. Consider extending watermain along access road north and looping to
Michaud Way to improve resiliency and limit impacts to the roadway with
possible future utility installations.
BPA (7/7/2025) Utility services are now provided to the 2 lots on the north
side of the east-west drive aisle. It is infeasible to connect the water main to
the north. Future lots on the north will be able to extend that watermain as
needed.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
4. Note existing 8" gate valve shown on watermain stub in record plans
a. Test existing gate valve (2015) and
if keeping
i. Connect to existing 8" DIP watermain; delete proposed 8" gate valve
BPA (7/7/2025) The existing gate valve is proposed to be kept. A
note has been added to field test existing gate valve.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
if not keeping
ii. Remove existing 8" DIP pipe back to and including existing gate
valve; Connect to existing 8" DIP watermain with new 8" gate valve
5. Install 8" gate valve to isolate Lot 1/Chipotle service
BPA (7/7/2025) Gate valve has been added
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
6. Call out phase limits for Lot 2 water service
BPA (7/7/2025) These limits are now more clearly called out.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
• Sanitary Sewer
The existing 8” sanitary sewer stub at the intersection with 21st Avenue will be utilized and
extended to the eastern limits of the development to serve the 3 commercial lots to the
south and potentially one or more of the future commercial lots to the north.
Comments:
1. Match existing sanitary sewer pipe slope (0.40% - field verify) from connection
through to first structure
BPA (7/7/2025) The sanitary sewer is now matching the existing slope
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WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
2. Adjust SAN MH 1-6 location such that angles are at or greater than 90 degrees
a. Avoid placing in proposed wheel paths
BPA (7/7/2025) This MH has been adjusted to get the 90 degree connection
and be in the middle of the right drive lane.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
b. Better clarify (provide detail) how the proposed 3’+ drop will be achieved
BPA (7/7/2025) Now a small 1 foot drop is proposed, which can utilize the
existing detail.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete`
3. Consider 6" (instead of 4”) diameter services for Lots 1& 2 for future flexibility of
commercial tenants
BPA (7/7/2025) 6” services are now proposed
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
4. DOLI typically requires minimum 2.00% slope with service pipes less than 8"
BPA (7/7/2025) These services are now 2%.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
5. WSB (8/6/2025) Sanitary sewer manhole/castings close to proposed curb line
a. Sanitary sewer structures should be shifted to the roadway centerline
b. Maintain 10’ horizontal separation from watermain
• Transportation
The current Clearwater Commons development proposes extending an access road to
the east from the existing entrance at 21st Avenue and extending to the eastern
development limits. A second access road is proposed to be teed from the first access
road to the north to connect to Michaud Way. A traffic study and analysis was conducted
for the overall development and all redline comments have been addressed.
Comments:
1. A right-in right-out access is required at the intersection of the access road with 21st
Avenue
a. A median (porkchop) at the intersection will be required to direct traffic
BPA (7/7/2025) A median is now incorporated at the entrance. A Right only
sign is also included.
WSB (8/6/2025) See Figure 6-2.9 in the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual
for required regulatory signage and general pork chop shape at right-in/right-
out intersections.
2. The submitted Traffic Impact Study is in the process of being reviewed and additional
comments will be forthcoming.
BPA (7/7/2025) See revised Traffic Study and Comment Response letter.
WSB (8/6/2025) All comments have been addressed.
3. Provide specific typical sections for access roads
a. Note proposed road crown or cross drainage.
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BPA (7/7/2025) A typical section for the access road is now included
WSB (8/6/2025) Typical section added to sheet C24.
4. Per Anoka County Review
a. As proposed, the plat will not introduce any new access points onto CSAH
14, and the right of access is dedicated to Anoka County in the plat.
BPA (7/7/2025) Comment noted.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
• Wetlands and Mitigation Plan
The site is proposing to impact 28,573 square feet of an existing wetland. This impact is
proposed to be offset by purchasing wetland credits.
• Landscaping
The City’s Environmental Coordinator to review landscaping and provide additional in-
depth comments when provided.
Comments:
1. It is recommended that tree plantings are deconflicted with drainage structures to
avoid future root intrusion. This conflict is present for CBMH 4-8.
BPA (7/7/2025) This tree has been moved to the west.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
• Floodplain
No floodplain impacts are proposed on site.
• Drainage and Utility Easements
Comments:
1. Clarify limits of public and private utilities
a. Additional utility easements are to be provided with shared utility mainline
extensions (not services).
BPA (7/7/2025
i. The only public utility easements being created are the perimeter
drainage and utility easements granted around the 3 lots per the
Final Plat.
ii. Private Access and Utility Easement will be granted over the east-
west drive aisle for the benefit of the private lot owners within the
development. See depiction provided.
WSB (8/6/2025) The main lines in the roadway east of 21st Avenue will be
Public while the services to the north and south from the roadway will be
private.
2. Drainage and utility easements are required for stormwater systems. This includes
the area encompassing the 100-yr HWL of any BMPs. Existing utility (sanitary and
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water) easements to remain and additional utility easements are to be provided
with shared utility mainline extensions (not services).
BPA (7/7/2025) Comment noted
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
3. The full footprint of the underground BMP must be contained within a drainage and
utility easement.
BPA (7/7/2025) A depiction and description of the proposed easement area has
been drafted. We propose dedication of the easement by separate document —
perhaps the tri-party agreement with the City and the RCWD?
WSB (8/6/2025) Future discussions with Applicant, City, and RCWD will be needed
4. Per Anoka County Review
a. A The existing right of way along CSAH 14 is approximately 80 feet north of
centerline which should be sufficient for future reconstruction purposes.
BPA (7/7/2025) Comment noted.
WSB (8/6/2025) Complete
5. WSB (8/6/2025) The areas in red below should be included as public D&U’s and be
added to the plat.
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• Development Agreement
A Development Agreement will be required with the final plat.
• Grading Agreement
Grading agreement not required at this time.
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
The stormwater facilities will be privately maintained and a Declaration for Maintenance of
Stormwater Facilities will be required. Both the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and
the City of Lino Lakes shall be parties to the Declaration.
• Permits Required
1. NPDES General Construction Permit
2. City of Lino Lakes Zoning Permit for construction
3. MDH Watermain Extension
4. MPCA/MCES Sanitary Sewer Main Extension
If you or the applicant have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Kris
Keller at (612) 419-3083 or kkeller@wsbeng.com. You may also contact Diane Hankee at (651)
982-2430 or dhankee@linolakes.us.
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7. Environmental Coordinator Memo dated August 6, 2025
To: Katie Larsen, City Planner
From: Tom Hoffman, Environmental Coordinator
Date: August 6, 2025
Re: Environmental Comments – Clearwater Commons Final Plat
Environmental Board had recommended the following at their April 30, 2025 meeting:
1. Recommend stubbing or extending future sidewalk to the north along the
proposed road for future pedestrian connections.
2. Sidewalk can be added when additional lots are subdivided for development.
Stubbing the sidewalk now will make sure the pedestrian ramps will be in
compliance and not have to regrade or remove existing walk.
3. Ten trees are proposed for impacts on the resource inventory page. Provide a tree
survey of all trees onsite that are significant.
4. Trees to be removed should be categorized by area. If they are in the basic use
area mitigation is not required. Trees within an ESA require additional mitigation.
5. Landscaping and planting requirements are to be met individually as each lot
develops.
a. On sheet C14 include ESA location of trees in the current table
b. Provide mitigation calculations on either C13 or C14 of the replacement
trees required.
c. Tree species quantities vary on C12 and C13. C12 shows 50 trees and C13
shows 52
i. 1 less locust and 1 less maple on C12. Confirm tree numbers and
ensure they match on all sheets
6. Show maintenance access to the new proposed outlet to the existing sw
stormwater basin. It appears that the proposed retaining wall would limit future
maintenance.
7. Currently proposing sod along the SW stormwater basin. This area should have a
native buffer. Use MNDOT seed mix to establish buffer
Environmental Memo
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8. Sod is being proposed along private road, recommend using low mow turf grass
or native grasses where feasible.
9. Water conservation should be considered by reducing areas that need required
maintenance and watering.
10. Stormwater management for the site is to be reviewed by the City Engineer and
will be required for each site to meet requirements at the time of building.
11. Proposed underground filtration will require pretreatment and additional access
points for future maintenance and inspection.
12. Redundant perimeter control is shown around wetlands and existing stormwater
facilities. Note or show detail that redundant perimeter control should be spaced
3-5’ apart.
13. Final review of erosion and sediment control will be completed with final plans.
14. Review of rare, unique, and sensitive areas should be completed for the site.
Primarily areas of wetland impact should be included to verify there are no rare
or endangered wetland species.
15. Copy of final NPDES permit will be required be issuance of grading permit. All
requirements for the SWPPP shall meet MPCA design standards.
16. Provide a Blandings Turtle mitigation plan
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Metropolitan District
1500 County Road B-2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
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August 5, 2025
Katie Larsen
City Planner
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
SUBJECT: Clearwater Commons
MnDOT Review #P25-020A
NW Quadrant of I35E and Main St (CSAH 14)
Lino Lakes, Anoka County
Dear Katie Larsen,
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reviewed the final plat for Clearwater
Commons, in compliance with Minnesota Statute 505.03, subdivision 2, Plats. Before any further
development, please address the following:
Water Resources
A MnDOT drainage permit is required before development occurs. The permit applicant shall demonstrate
that the off-site runoff entering MnDOT drainage system(s) and/or right of way will not increase. The
drainage permit application, including the information below, should be submitted online to:
https://olpa.dot.state.mn.us/OLPA/. Please upload this letter with the drainage permit application.
The following information must be submitted with the drainage permit application:
1. Grading plans, drainage plans, and hydraulic calculations demonstrating that proposed flows to
MnDOT right of way remain the same as existing conditions or are reduced.
2. Existing and proposed drainage area maps with flow arrows and labeling that corresponds with the
submitted calculations.
3. Hydro CAD model and PDF of output for the 2, 10, and 100-year Atlas 14 storm events.
Once a drainage permit application is submitted, a thorough review will be completed and additional
information may be requested. Please contact Jason Swenson, Water Resources Engineering, at
jason.swenson@state.mn.us or 651-234-7539 with any questions.
Transit
If there are construction impacts to 21st Ave, such as closure or detour, that would impact the Park and
Ride location just north of Michaud Way, coordination with Metro Transit is required.
Please coordinate with Metro Transit at the following email address if there are any impacts to bus stops or
transit routes in the area: Transit-BusOps-StreetSup-AssistManagers@metc.state.mn.us.
Please contact Amrish Patel, Transit Advantages Coordinator, at amrish.patel@state.mn.us or 651-234-
7949, with any questions.
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Permits
Any work that affects MnDOT right of way will require an appropriate permit. All permits are available and
must be applied at: https://olpa.dot.state.mn.us/OLPA/. Upload this letter when applying for permits.
For questions regarding permit submittal requirements, please contact Buck Craig of MnDOT’s Metro
District Permits Section at buck.craig@state.mn.us or 651-775-0405.
Review Submittal Options
MnDOT’s goal is to complete reviews within 30 calendar days. Review materials received electronically
can be processed more rapidly. Do not submit files via a cloud service or SharePoint link. In order of
preference, review materials may be submitted as:
1. Email documents and plans to metrodevreviews.dot@state.mn.us. Attachments may not exceed
20 MB (megabytes) per email. Documents can be zipped as well. If multiple emails are necessary,
number each email.
2. Files over 20 MB can also be uploaded to MnDOT’s Web Transfer Client site:
https://mft.dot.state.mn.us. Contact metrodevreviews.dot@state.mn.us, and staff will create a
shared folder in which files can be uploaded to. Please send an accompanying email with a
narrative for the development.
You are welcome to contact me at regina.burstein@state.mn.us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Regina Burstein
Senior Planner
Copy sent via email:
Jason Swenson, Water Resources
Buck Craig, Permits
Chinou Vue, Right of Way
Rabindra Pariyar, Traffic
Amrish Patel, Transit
Matthew Parent, Area Manager
Mohammad Dehdashti, Design
Michael Kowski, Maintenance
Molly McCormick, Multimodal Planning
Keith Jakober, Surveying
Tod Sherman, Planning
Cameron Muhic, Planning
Scott Shaffer, Planning
Joseph Widing, Metropolitan Council
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