HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: April 13, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:54 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 Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane
Hankee, Environmental Specialist Thomas Hoffman, Public Works Superintendent Justin
Williams, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, and Police Sergeant Nate Hamann.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rafferty issued the Arbor Day — Tree City USA Proclamation, declaring Friday, April 24,
2026, as Arobr Day in the City of Lino Lakes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:33 p.m.
No comments presented.
Mayor Rafferty closed the public comment period 6:33 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for April 13, 2026 (Check No. 124696 through 124826) in
the Amount of $849,397.52
B. Approval of March 23, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
C. Approval of March 23, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Approval of April 6, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
E. Approval of April 6, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
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F. Adopt Resolution No. 26-47, Approving Business Licenses for JP's Liquor, Wine, and
Beer
G. Adopt Resolution No. 26-52, Approving Acquisition of Certain Real Property, Parcel 5,
Right of Way Plat No. 4, Otter Lake Road Improvement Project
H. Approval of Resolution No. 26-53, Approval of CIP Amendment —Street Sweeper
Acquisition and Acceptance of RCWD Grant
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1H as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Part -Time Firefighter
Motion to Approve the appointment of Paul Kartman to the Part -Time Firefighter
position, at Step 3 of the wage scale for the Part -Time Firefighting position, with a
start date of April 15, 2026.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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. 26-46 for Otter Crossing South 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-46 for Otter Crossing South 2nd Addition
Preliminary Plat.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Nelson
Ruhland
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
None
B. Ord. No. 03-26, Vacating Drainage Easement, 24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century
Farm North
Public Hearing
Mayor Rafferty opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
No comments presented.
Mayor Rafferty closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
Motion Waive Full Reading of Ordinance No. 03-26, Vacating Drainage Easement,
24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century Farm North.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading for Ordinance No. 03-26, Vacating Drainage
Easement, 24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century Farm North.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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C. Resolution 26-50, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize
the Ad for Bid, Otter Lake Road Improvement Project
Motion to Approve Resolution 26-50, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, Otter Lake Road Improvement Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
D. Resolution No. 26-45, Authorizing Regional Solicitation Grant Application - Main
Street Trail
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-45, Authorizing Regional Solicitation Grant
Application - Main Street Trail.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
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 at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on April 27, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
Rob aff rty,
Mayor
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