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Work Session
Minutes
DATE: April 13, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:01 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:27 P.M.
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 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.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
Council Member Nelson requested an opportunity to present a topic for future consideration.
The agenda was adopted as amended.
3. Review Regular Agenda
The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda for this evening.
The Environmental Specialist reported that as a Special Presentation, the Arbor Day Tree City
USA Proclamation would be presented. This is the 371h year that Lino Lakes has been part of the
Tree City program.
The Council discussed the street sweeper acquisition and acceptance of the RCWD grant
scheduled for approval with the consent agenda.
Mayor Rafferty recognized Paul Kartman for his contributions to the City of Lino Lakes as a Paid
On -Call Firefighter and member of the community.
The City Administrator stated that Mr. Kartman is being recommended for appointment to the
Part -Time Firefighter position.
The City Council reviewed the Community Development items.
The City Engineer noted that the First Reading of Ordinance No. 03-26, Vacating Drainage
Easement, 24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century Farm North, would require a public hearing
tonight.
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4. Future Agenda Item
Council Member Nelson requested, and Council Member Rennaker seconded the request to add
a discussion of the utility company tree trimming project in the Highland Meadows
neighborhood.
This item will be scheduled for the next City Council Work Session on April 27, 2026.
5. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 27, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CMC Ro R ferty,
City Clerk yor
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