HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-26 - City Council MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: March 9, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:27 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Community Development Director Mike
Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Chief of Police Curt Boehme and
City Attorney Liz Vieira.
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, thanked the Council for reviewing the policy
proposal on immigration enforcement she presented at the February 23, 2026 meeting, and
noted that the City had posted the current Public Safety Policy #412 to the website, public safety
FAQ section in response to this request.
Ms. DeMulling stated that good governance depends on professionalism and good working
relationships between elected officials and city staff. She stated that the exchange at the
February 23, 2026, meeting during the discussion of the Peltier Ponds application raised concern
as a resident.
Jeff Johnson, 6965 Sunrise Drive, Lino Lakes, presented information on a 2026 Summer
Karaoke/Music in the Park series that he is working on putting together. The Karaoke/Music in
the Park series is designed to bring more events and activities to town. The series will be held on
Tuesday evenings from 5-9 p.m., weather permitting. The program will be held in the open area
known as Town Center greenway, which is located across the field, northwest from City Hall.
Open to anyone that would like to join in and sing. It is something for families as well. There is no
cost to the city or participants for this program. Presenting for consideration of Council and
hopefully residents would enjoy it.
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Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period at 6:39 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for March 9, 2026 (Check No. 124537 through 124606) in
the Amount of $292,480.77
B. Approval of February 23, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
C. Approval of February 23, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Approval of March 2, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
E. Approval of Resolution No. 26-01, Establishing Precinct Polling Locations for the City
of Lino Lakes
F. Approval of Resolution No. 26-25, Approving a Tobacco License for Three Stores, LLC
G. Approval of the Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
H. Approval of Resolution No. 26-34, Adopting the Anoka County 2025 Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1H as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
S. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Valvoline (Clearwater Commons)
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i. Resolution No. 26-21 Approving Auto Repair -Minor Conditional Use Permit
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-21 Approving Auto Repair -Minor Conditional Use
Permit.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Nelson
Ruhland
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
None
ii. Resolution No. 26-22 Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-22 Approving Site Improvement Performance
Agreement.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. Peltier Ponds
i. Ordinance No. 01-26
Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinance No. 01-26, Rezoning Property from R,
Rural to PUD, Planned Unit Development.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [4-1]
Nelson
Ruhland
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
Lyden
Motion to Provide Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 01-26, Rezoning Property
from R, Rural to PUD, Planned Unit Development.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-1]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
Lyden
Roll Call Vote
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ii. Resolution No. 26-29 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance 01-26
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-29 Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
01-26.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-1]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
Lyden
C. Otter Lake Road Improvement Project.
L Resolution No. 26-26, Approving Revised City of Lino Lakes Right of Way Plat
No. 4, Otter Lake Road Improvements.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-26, Approving Revised City of Lino Lakes Right of
Way Plat No. 4, Otter Lake Road Improvements.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
ii. Resolution No. 26-30, Approving Amended Resolution Authorizing and Directing
the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Interests for the Otter Lake Road Extension
Improvements Project by Eminent Domain
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-30, Approving Amended Resolution Authorizing
and Directing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Interests for the Otter Lake
Road Extension Improvements Project by Eminent Domain.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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D. Resolution No. 26-27, Approving Public Works Building Utilities Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-27, Approving Public Works Building Utilities
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Nelson
SECONDER: Rennaker
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
E. Resolution No. 26-28, Approving AT&T Utility Relocation Agreement, Public Works
Building
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-28, Approving AT&T Utility Relocation Agreement,
Public Works Building.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
F. Resolution No. 26-31, Approving Resolution Agreement with WSB LLC, MDH
Correction Orders, 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-31, Approving Resolution Agreement with WSB
LLC, MDH Correction Orders, 2025 Street Reconstruction Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
9. NEW BUSINESS
No Report
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10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, March 11th at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on March 23, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R b a erty,
City Clerk M or
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