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Work Session
Minutes
DATE: January 26, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:25 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
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, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City
Engineer Diane Hankee and Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
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.
Council Member Ruhland requested that the City Council/EDA discuss the sale of a portion of the
City property abutting Tower Park for a recreation sporting facility, at a future meeting. He
recommended that the property be sold with convents regarding the use of the property.
Seconded by Council Member Rennaker.
The Community Development Director stated that staff will schedule this item for a future City
Council Work Session and that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) would ultimately be
responsible for negotiating any sale of the property.
3. Review Regular Agenda
The Council reviewed the list of candidates for the Parks and Recreation Board and Economic
Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). The City Clerk asked for direction regarding selection
of officers for the Parks and Recreation and Environmental Boards.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement: Mayor Rafferty stated that he would abstain from the
discussion of the appointment of the EDAC applicant as he does business with the applicant. He
stated that he would also abstain from the vote at the regular meeting on this appointment.
The Council provided direction to schedule the appointment of Kellie Schmidt, Megan Mouser
and Morgan Ross to the Parks and Recreation Board for terms ending 12/31/28 or until a
successor is appointed. The Council provided direction to schedule the appointment of Mark Pfeil
to the EDAC with a term ending 12/31/28 or until a successor is appointed. With further direction
to authorize the Parks and Recreation Board and Environmental Board to select a Chair and Vice
Chair at their next meetings.
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The City Clerk stated that the list of candidates and direction regarding the selection of officers
would be presented for formal action at the regular meeting this evening.
The Human Resources and Communications Manager reviewed the recommended appointment
of a Police Officer and Community Service Officer scheduled for tonight.
The Chief of Police reviewed the requested retirement of K9 Argos and transfer to Officer Wills
for $1.00, which is in keeping with past practice. He stated that the Department is interested in
bringing on a new K9 and possibly a therapy dog as well. They have applied for a USPC grant for a
K9, and a local organization has also indicated they are willing to make a donation for the K9
program.
The Council was in support of the outline as presented by the Chief of Police for the K9 program.
The City Engineer reviewed the proposed resolution approving payment #6 and final payment for
the Market Place Drive Realignment Project. She stated that this project came in approximately
$50,000 under budget.
The City Engineer reviewed the proposed resolution approving payment #4 and final payment for
the Test Well 7B Drilling Project.
Conflict of Interest Clarification: Council Member Ruhland stated that in relation to Consent
Agenda Item 1D "Resolution No. 20-11, Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement for
Valvoline at Java of Lino Lakes", that he has had business dealings with Java Companies and
asked if he should abstain from the vote this evening.
The Community Development Director clarified that the Site Improvement Performance
Agreement is with Valvoline and that Java was the original property owner but is not part of the
current development proposal or application.
Council Member Rennaker stated that following the last Council meeting it was reported that the
low audio levels in the back of the Council Chambers made it difficult for those in the audience to
hear the presentation.
4. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 9, 2026.
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