02-23-26 - Council Meeting Minutes

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: February 23, 2026 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 7:15 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, HR & Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, and Police Sgt. William Owens. 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 6:32 p.m. Delight DeMulling, 875 Lois Lane, Lino Lakes, stated that the City of Lino Lake Police & Fire Department maintains public statements regarding immigration enforcement on the City website. She wanted to acknowledge and express appreciation for these statements and for the City's commitment to protecting immigrant neighbors. She presented a draft Resolution "Affirming Community Safety, Civil Rights, and Limits on City Involvement in Civil Immigration Enforcement" for the consideration of the City Council. She stated that the proposed resolution sets lawful limits, protects access, guides staff and provides consistency. She stated that the resolution does not block federal immigration enforcement, does not interfere with valid court orders or warrants does not change federal law and does not require City staff to obstruct federal agents. She stated that this resolution would improve public safety because residents are more likely to call 911 when they trust local authorities and crimes are more likely to be reported. City staff and officers are not placed in legally uncertain situation, and clear policy reduces fear, confusion, and misinformation. Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period at 6:35 p.m. Page 1 of 5