HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: February 9, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:17 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,
Communications Specialist Andrea Turner, Community Development Director Mike Grochala,
City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Chief of Police Curt Boehme and Fire
Chief Dan L'Allier.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Mayor Rafferty administered the Oath of Office for Firefighters: Kaleb Paehlke, Kyle
Fleury, Brandon Deutsch, Breyden Kaeding and Edward Enriquez
B. MN Senator Heather Gustafson provided a State Legislative Update
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:46 p.m.
Rick Capocasa, 886 Old Birch Street, Lino Lakes, stated that his neighbor has a wood fire boiler
and the smoke is getting into his house, garage and cars. He has spoken with the neighbor;
however, the issue has not been resolved. He asked that the city address the nuisance created
by the smoke.
Mayor Rafferty stated that he would follow up with staff and Mr. Capocasa regarding the matter.
Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, stated that he is here this evening to formally state his
interest in serving on the Rice Creek Watershed District Bord of Managers. He asked that the
Council support his application by adding his name to the list of candidates included in the draft
Resolution No. 26-18, scheduled for action this evening.
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Mayor Rafferty noted that the application process, being conducted by Anoka County, had
already closed on February 3, 2026. However, if it was possible to add his name to list of
candidates supported by the City Council, the City would do so.
Motion to Close the public comment period at 6:53 p.m.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Nelson
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for February 9, 2026 (Check No. 124393 through 124463)
in the Amount of $546,135.54.
B. Approval of January 26, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes.
C. Approval of January 26, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
D. Approval of January 28, 2026, City Council Special Joint Work Session Minutes.
E. Approval of February 2, 2026, City Council Special Closed Meeting Minutes.
F. Approval of February 2, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes.
G. Membership Appointment, Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC).
H. Adopt Resolution No. 26-14, Authorizing the Issuance of a Solicitor License to
Renewal by Andersen.
I. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, Rice Creek Trail Association.
J. Adopt Resolution No. 26-18, Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers
Submittal of Nominees.
K. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, ARCHES.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1K as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Paid On -Call Firefighter
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Motion to appoint Nathan Tarr to the Paid On -Call Firefighter position, at the Starting
Step of the Paid On -Call Firefighter wage scale, with a start date of February 10, 2026.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 26-10, 2026 Birch Street Sewer Crossing Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-10, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2026 Birch Street Sewer Crossing Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. 2026 Street Rehabilitation
The City Engineer reviewed the public notification steps that would be taken for this
project.
Councilmember Rennaker requested that additional informational signs be added to
the commercial district within the project area.
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-15, Accepting Bids, Awarding Construction
Contract.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Resolution No. 26-16, Approving Construction Services Contract with WSB LLC
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 26-17, Tele Drive Variance
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-17 for 2245 Tele Drive 3-Season Porch Setback
Variance.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
D. Resolution No. 26-19, Public Works Building Bid Package No. 1
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-19, Ordering Project, Approving Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing the Ad for Bid, 2026 Public Works Building Bid Package
No. 1.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
9. NEW BUSINESS
No Report
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Planning & Zoning Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on February 23, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Rafferty,
Mayor
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