HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-26 - City Council Work Session MinutesLino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: April 6, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:39 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 7:45 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Clerk Roberta Colotti, City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Services Director
Rick DeGardner, Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams, and Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Otter Crossing South 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat
The City Planner reported that Otter Crossing South final plat was approved in May 2025. It
created Lot 1 for ALDI and Outlots A and B for future commercial development. Otter Crossing
South 2nd Addition proposes to subdivide Outlot B into two (2) commercial lots. The proposed
use for one lot is a Taco Bell restaurant and the other does not have a submitted application. The
Planner reviewed the traffic analysis for this site.
The City Council was in favor of the proposal as presented.
The City Planner stated that this will be presented at the April 13th Council meeting for approval.
4. 2050 Comprehensive Plan Consultant Procurement
City staff presented a recommendation to contract with WSB and Landform as our current
engineering firm and regularly consulted planning firm for the preparation of the 2050
Comprehensive Plan. They stated that the alternative would be to issue a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to seek contract proposals from WSB and Landform for
the preparation of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The City Council requested that Landform
attend a future Work Session to present the cost and options for community engagement and
other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan project, prior to finalizing the contract proposal.
CIP Amendment — Street Sweeper Replacement to New Sweeper Acquisition
The Public Works Superintendent presented a proposal to amend the Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) which identified a Street Sweeper Replacement to a Street Sweeper Acquisition. He
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reviewed the increased travel speed and effectiveness of the new sweeper. He stated that the
Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has authorized the award of a grant toward the cost of the
purchase of the street sweeper given the increased environmental protection through the use of
the new/additional street sweeper to prevent salt, sand, leaves, and debris from running off the
roadways into the local lakes and streams.
The Public Services Director stated that there are approximately 200 lane miles (two sides and
any center lanes) that are part of the street sweeping plan in Lino Lakes. He noted that the City
documents the number of vehicles in it's fleet and it is being requested that the city keep the
existing street sweeper when the new one is added.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the following:
1. Replace the planned sweeper replacement with a new sweeper acquisition.
2. Accept the $100,000 RCWD grant, contingent on implementation of the enhanced
sweeping program.
3. Expand the sweeper fleet from one to two units.
4. Defer replacement of the existing sweeper to 2030.
5. Implement the enhanced street sweeping program.
6. Golf Cart Use on City Streets
The City Council received and reviewed the report related to permitting golf carts on city streets
through an amendment to the City Code.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to maintain the current City Code.
7. Review 2026-2027 Business License Fees
The City Clerk reported that for the 2025-2026 business license term, the city authorized a split
payment for On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales licenses. She asked if the City Council
wanted to provide this option for the 2026-2027 license term.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize a split payment for On -Sale Liquor License
and Sunday Sales license fees (June 1 and December 31) at the request of the applicant for the
2026-2027 license renewal.
8. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 13, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
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rty,
Mayor