HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-26 - City Council MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: May 26, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:56 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, Chief of Police
Curt Boehme, Sergeant Nate Hamann and Sergeant Robert Strub.
CALL TO ORDER
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 adminsitered the Oath of Office to Sergeants Nate Hamann and Robert Strub.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:42 p.m.
Teresa O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, Lino Lakes, reported that she spoke with the Community
Development Director and City Engineer about the Public Works Building construction following
her public comments at prior Council meetings, however the answers received were not
responsive to her concerns. She stated that it is important to recognize this time of economic
hardship. She stated that regarding the impact of the building construction on the current park
facilities, there are two other sites that could be considered for the building location that have
less park amenities.
iviotion to dose the ruanc comment penoa at b:45 P.M.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for May 26, 2026 (Check No. 124995 through 125080) in
the Amount of $1,421,999.86
B. Approval of April 27, 2026/May 4, 2026, Local Board of Appeal & Equalization
Meeting Minutes
C. Approval of May 1, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes
D. Approval of May 11, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
E. Approval of May 11, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Adopt Resolution No. 26-49, Appointing Election Judges
G. Adopt Resolution No. 26-84, Establishing Absentee Voting Locations
H. Adopt Resolution No. 26-69, Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board
I. Adopt Resolution No.26-85, Authorizing Gambling Permit for the Centennial
Football Boosters
J. Adopt Resolution No. 26-86, Solicitor License — EcoShield
K. Adopt Resolution No. 26-87, Authorizing the Issuance of a Special Event Permit:
Eagle Brook Church Summer Events
L. Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
M. Adopt Resolution No. 26-94, Authorizing the Issuance of a Special Event Permit:
LLVIPS Firehouse Family Splash Down Event
N. Adopt Resolution No. 26-95, Authorizing the Issuance of a Temporary Liquor
License to the 4th Congressional Dist. MN Republican Party
O. Approve Amendment to Allina Health Systems Lease Agreement
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 10 as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report .
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
S. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. 6030 Blanchard Blvd & Outlot C
Motion Waive Full Reading of Ordinance No. 04-26, Vacating Drainage & Utility
Easement, 6030 Blanchard Blvd, Lot 2, Block 2, & Outlot C, Lyngblomsten at Lino
Lakes Addition.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 04-26, Vacating
Drainage & Utility Easement, 6030 Blanchard Blvd, Lot 2, Block 2, & Outlot C,
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
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Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-77, Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 04-26.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Nelson
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
B. Resolution 26-89, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize
the Ad for Bid, 2025 Street Reconstruction Water Service Connection Project
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-89, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2025 Street Reconstruction Water
Service Connection Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 26-88, Approving Professional Services Agreement with WSB for
Preparation of West Relief Sewer Feasibility Study
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-88, Approving Professional Services
Agreement with WSB for Preparation of West Relief Sewer Feasibility Study.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
9. NEW BUSINESS
No Report
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Environmental Board Meeting, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on June 8, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC Ro R fferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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