HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: January 26, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:59 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Human
Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Communications Specialist Andrea
Turner, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee and
Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:33 p.m.
Teralynn Penner, 814 Orange Street, stated that M I I Homes contacted them and requested an
easement. They denied the easement request and thought that the new subdivision project
would then include a cul-de-sac. However, the plans continue to show an easement and road
connection. It was noted that the plans are also posted to the City website and it was requested
that they be updated to reflect that they will not be granted an easement. They are concerned
with traffic and pedestrian safety if an easement is granted and the existing neighborhood is
connected to the new M 1 1 Homes development. The character of the Orange Street
neighborhood would be altered if the roadway is connected. Before the development moves
forward it is requested that all required environmental studies be completed and presented.
Scott Featherstone, 631 Andall Street, reported that his wife was out walking the dog and saw
two suspicious vehicles, and as she got closer a masked man got out of the vehicle and back in
again. When she called 911 it was confirmed that they were ICE personnel. He said that he spoke
with the police department about their concerns with the verification process for ICE personnel.
He asked that the City post information on best practices for others that face a similar safety
situation and a phone number to call with any questions residents may have.
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Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period at 6:39 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for January 26, 2026 (Check No. 124300 through 124392)
in the Amount of $1,059,496.83.
B. Approval of January 12, 2026, Work Session Minutes.
C. Approval of January 12, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. Resolution No. 26-11 Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement for
Valvoline at Java of Lino Lakes.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1D as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. 2026 City Board and Committee Appointments
The City Clerk presented a slate of candidates for the Parks and Recreation Board as
reviewed at the work session, including:
• Kellie Schmidt, appointment to a three-year term ending 12/31/28 or until a
successor is appointed.
• Megan Mouser, appointment to a three-year term ending 12/31/28 or until a
successor is appointed.
• Morgan Ross, appointment to a three-year term ending 12/31/28 or until a
successor is appointed.
Motion to appoint the slate of candidates as presented for the Parks and Recreation
Board. Furthermore, to direct the Parks and Recreation Board to select a Chair and
Vice Chair from their membership at the next Board Meeting.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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Motion to direct the Environmental Board to select a Chair and Vice Chair from their
membership at the next Board Meeting.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
The City Clerk presented a recommendation to appoint Mark Pfeil to the Economic
Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) for a three-year term ending 12/31/28 or
until a successor is appointed.
It was noted that Mayor Rafferty has provided notice that he would be abstaining from
the vote, due to a conflict of interest as he does business with Mr. Pfeil.
Motion to appoint the EDAC candidate as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINED:
Rafferty
B. Appointment of Police Officer
Motion to appoint Samuel Petersen to the Police Officer position, at Step 1 of the
Police Officer wage scale, with a start date of February 9, 2026.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Nelson
SECONDER: Rennaker
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
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C. Appointment of Community Service Officer
Motion to appoint Cohen Vang to the Community Service Officer (CSO) position, at
Step 1 of the CSO wage scale, with a start date of February 9, 2026.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Sale of K9 Argos to Officer Wills
Motion to authorize the Police Department to sell K9 Argos to Officer Wills for $1.00,
effective January 26, 2026.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
S. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 26-12, Market Place Drive Realignment Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-12, Approving Payment No. 6 and Final, Market
Place Drive Realignment Project.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Rennaker
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
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B. Resolution No. 26-13, Test Well 7B Drilling Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-13, Approving Payment No. 4 and Final, Test Well
7B Drilling Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
9. NEW BUSINESS
No Report
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. There is an Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting immediately following
tonight's City Council meeting, the meeting will be held in the Council Chambers.
B. The City Council will be holding a Special Joint Work Session with the Planning &
Zoning Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) on Wednesday,
January 28th at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. While general business may be
discussed, this is a visioning session for the Town Center Plan. This meeting is open to
the public.
C. Environmental Board Meeting on January 28th at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on February 9, 2026.
,R� e�7, /
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
Rol ARfferty,
Mayor
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