HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: March 23, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:01 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,
Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Public Works
Superintendent Justin Williams, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, 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 6:32 p.m.
No comments presented.
Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period at 6:32 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for March (Check No. 124607 through 124695) in the
Amount of $2,212,585.91
B. Approval of March 9, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
C. Approval of March 9, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Approval of Resolution No. 26-32, Authorizing the Issuance of a Solicitor License to
Gypsum Consulting, Inc.
E. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, St. Joseph of the Lakes
F. Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
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Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through IF as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Public Hearing on Approving a Tax Abatement; Resolution No. 26-36 Approving
Property Tax Abatement in the City of Lino Lakes for Certain Public Infrastructure
Improvements
Mayor Rafferty Opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
No comments were presented.
Motion to Close the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-36 Approving Property Tax Abatement in
the City of Lino Lakes for Certain Public Infrastructure Improvements.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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B. Resolution No. 26-37 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2026A
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-37 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 26-38 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds
(City of Lino Lakes, MN Public Works Facility Lease), Series 2026A
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-38 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
Lease Revenue Bonds (City of Lino Lakes, MN Public Works Facility Lease),
Series 2026A.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
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7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 26-33, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specs, 2025 Street
Reconstruction Water Service Connection Project
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-33, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and
Specs, 2025 Street Reconstruction Water Service Connection Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. Resolution No. 26-35, Approving Professional Services Agreement with WSB for
Preparation of Trunk Utility Plans and Specifications, Anoka County Sunset Avenue
Reconstruction Project
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-35, Approving Professional Services
Agreement with WSB for Preparation of Trunk Utility Plans and Specifications,
Anoka County Sunset Avenue Reconstruction Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Public Works Building
i. Resolution No. 26-34, Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract, Bid Package
No. 1, Bid Category 03A Cast In Place Concrete
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-34, Accepting Bids and Awarding
Contract, Bid Package No. 1, Bid Category 03A Cast In Place Concrete.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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ii. Resolution No. 26-41, Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract, Bid Package
No. 1, Bid Category 03B Precast Concrete
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-41, Accepting Bids and Awarding
Contract, Bid Package No. 1, Bid Category 03B Precast Concrete.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Rennaker
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
iii. Resolution No. 26-42, Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract, Bid Package
No. 1, Bid Category 05A Steel Fabrication
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-42, Accepting Bids and Awarding
Contract, Bid Package No. 1, Bid Category 05A Steel Fabrication.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
iv. Resolution No. 26-43, Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract, Bid Package
No. 1, Bid Category 05B Steel Erection
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-43, Accepting Bids and Awarding
Contract, Bid Package No. 1, Bid Category 05B Steel Erection.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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D. Resolution No. 26-44, Ordering Project, Approving Plans and Specifications and
Authorizing the Ad for Bid, 2026 Public Works Building Bid Package No. 2
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-44, Ordering Project, Approving Plans
and Specifications and Authorizing the Ad for Bid, 2026 Public Works Building
Bid Package No. 2.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Lyden
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
the Council Meeting tonight. The EDA meeting will be held in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on April 13, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R b Ra ferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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