HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-25 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
September 8, 2025
TIME STARTED:
6:30 PM
TIME ENDED:
7:02 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, City
Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Environmental Specialist Tom Hoffman and
Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
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
No one was present for public comment.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rafferty issued a Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week.
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
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
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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
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1L as presented.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Cavegn
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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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
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
B. Motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202,
Council and Commission Procedures.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 16-25, Amending Chapter 202,
Council and Commission Procedures.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Stoesz
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
C. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-123, Appointing Deputy City Clerk.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Lyden
Stoesz
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
None
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4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Motion to approve the contract as presented for Criminal Prosecution Services
with GDO Law Firm, and authorize the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign the
contract.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Motion to adopt Resolution Number No. 25-124, Authorize the Preparation of
Plans and Specs, 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
B. Natures Refuge North
i. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-118, Approving Natures Refuge North PUD
Final Plan/Final Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-119, Approving Natures Refuge North
Development Agreement.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
C. Clearwater Commons
i. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-120, Approving Clearwater Commons
Final Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
ii. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-121, Approving Clearwater Commons
Development Agreement.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on September 22, 20 S.
C
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R fferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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