HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-26 - City Council Work Session MinutesDATE:
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED:
March 23, 2026
6:00 P.M.
6:25 P.M.
Lino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
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, Community
Development Director Mike Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Public Works Superintendent Justin
Williams, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, Chief of Police Curt Boehme and Fire Chief Dan L'Allier.
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.
3. Review Regular Agenda
The City Council reviewed regular meeting agenda for this evening.
The Community Development Director reviewed the Public Works Building, Bid Package No. 1,
four separate contract approvals being presented this evening.
The project architect confirmed that the low bidder for each aspect being presented with Bid
Package No. 1, was either known or referred as being a qualified and responsible bidder.
The Community Development Director reviewed that the project work is being bid individually,
and it is also requested that the Council adopt Resolution No. 26-44, Ordering Project, Approving
Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Ad for Bid, 2026 Public Works Building Bid Package
No. 2 this evening.
Council Member Rennaker noted that there was the approval of a solicitor license scheduled for
the regular meeting this evening and requested additional information on the rules and
regulations related to solicitors/peddlers.
The City Clerk stated that commercial solicitors/peddlers are required to get a permit from the
City, and that each salesperson is issued a permit that they are to carry with them. That non-
profits, religious, political, and those exercising their free speech are not required to get a permit.
The City can not prohibit solicitors/peddlers, however, homeowners can by placing a No
Solicitor/Peddler sign at their door. The sign must have letters a minimum of one-half inch high.
It is as misdemeanor to solicit at a property with a no solicitor/peddler sign or to solicit without a
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permit. Homeowners are asked to call the Police Non -Emergency number or 911 to report any
issues.
Council Member Lyden asked about the lighting at Ash Street and Centerville Road.
The Community Development Director reported that in a year the lighting will be updated.
Council Member Ruhland stated that regarding the street lighting project that is being planned to
include the blue heron design, the existing lighting in town has the blue heron design presented
every other light vs. on every light, which would save on costs if implemented with the new
project.
Council Member Nelson stated that the cities of White Bear Lake and Centerville have reported
issues with a -bikes and asked the Chief of Police if Lino Lakes has had any reported issues.
The Chief of Police stated that there are occasional issues with a -bikes in Lino Lakes. He noted
that there are different classifications and rules related to a -bikes and the road/trail system.
4. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 13, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CMC ob Ra ferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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