HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: June 8, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:24 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
EXCUSED ABSENT: Councilmember Lyden
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Finance
Director Tracy Thoma, Community Development Director Mike Grochala, City Planner Katie
Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Chief of Police Curt Boehme and Fire Chief Dan L'Allier.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
American Legion Post 566 Representatives presented the Outstanding Police Officer of the Year
Award to Police Officer Alex Hallin. They also announced that he had received the State Level
Award.
The Outstanding Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to former Firefighter Brett
McReavy
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:35 p.m.
Scott Coggins, Anoka County Elections Integrity Team (ACEIT) Member, presented information
on the City of Oak Grove petition to the MN Supreme Court.
Teresa O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, Lino Lakes, stated that she was interested in volunteering to
be part of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan process.
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RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for June 8, 2026 (Check No. 125081 through 125152) in
the Amount of $1,146,456.76
B. Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
C. Approve Not Waiving Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability
D. Adopt Resolution No. 26-102 Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement, 980
James Street, Public Works Utility Extension Project
E. Adopt Resolution No. 26-101, Approving Business Licenses for Chili Thai Cuisine,
LLC
F. Adopt Resolution No.26-104, Authorizing the Issuance of a Solicitor License to Birch
Tree Care
G. Adopt Resolution No. 26-67, Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement
for Taco Bell at Otter Crossing South 2nd Addition
H. Approval of May 26, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
I. Adopt Resolution No. 26-99, Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement
for Goodwill
J. Approval of May 26, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
K. Adopt Resolution No. 26-110, Approving Water Conservation Grant Agreement with
Metropolitan Council
L. Approve Additional Expenditures in the Amount of $17,469.79.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1L as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. 2025 Audit Report
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Motion to accept the 2025 Audit Report.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Resolution 26-90 Establishing Fairview Health Services as the Primary Ambulance
Service
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-90 Establishing Fairview Health Services as the
Primary Ambulance Service for the City of Lino Lakes.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Harvest Grange
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Motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 02-26 Rezoning Property from R,
Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential and R-3, Medium Density Residential.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 02-26 Rezoning Property from R,
Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential and R-3, Medium Density Residential.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-23 Approving Preliminary Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. Otter Crossing South 2nd Addition
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-91 Approving Final Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-92 Approving Development Agreement.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 26-100 Approving Professional Services Agreement with Landform for
2050 Comprehensive Plan
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-100 Approving Professional Services Agreement
with Landform for 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
D. Resolution No. 26-103, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specs, Otter Lake Road
Roundabout, Otter Crossing South
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-103, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specs,
Otter Lake Road Roundabout, Otter Crossing South.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
E. Otter Lake Road Extension Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-51, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with the
City of Hugo for Improvement and Maintenance of 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue.
RESULT: CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER: Rennaker
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-109, Approving Design Contract Amendment with
WSB Inc. for 24th Avenue/Elmcrest Avenue and Rosemary Way Improvements.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
F. Public Works Building, Grant of Easements and Approving Agreements
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-106, Approving Buffer Maintenance Agreement
and Grant of Wetland Easement to the Rice Creek Watershed District.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-107, Approving Easement Encroachment
Agreement with Minnesota Pipe Line Company, LLC.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
G. Resolution No. 26-105, Accepting Bids and Awarding Construction and Professional
Services Contracts, Public Works Bid Package 2, Rebid Quote Categories
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-105, Accepting Bids and Awarding Construction
and Professional Services Contracts, Public Works Bid Package 2, Rebid Quote
Categories.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, 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. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting, June 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall
DJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on June 22, 2026.
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Roberta Colotti, CIVIC b R fferty,
City Clerk
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