HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: June 22, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:34 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:57 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
EXCUSED ABSENT: Councilmember Ruhland
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Human
Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Finance Director Tracy Thoma,
Community Development Director Mike Grochala and Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:34 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
Staff removed Item 7E (ii), Resolution No. 26-108, Approving Encroachment Agrement with
Great River Energy, from the agenda as it was not required to complete the project work.
Motion to table disucssion on Item 2A, Resolution No. 26-123, Authroizing Preapration of
Utlity Rate and Restructure Study.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:35 p.m.
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Danielle Ward -Lorenz, 1987 Norma Way, Lino Lakes, spoke regarding Item 713, Harvest Grange,
Ordinance No. 02-26, Rezoning Property from R, Rural to R-2, Two Family Residential and R-3,
Medium Density Residential. According to the staff report The applicant, Twin Cities Land
Holding, LLC, is proposing a residential development in the southwest quadrant of CSAH 54 (20th
Ave S) and Cedar Street. The development, Harvest Grange, contains four (4) parcels totaling
approximately 27 gross acres and 95 housing units.
Ms. Ward -Lorenz stated that she appreciated the right-in/right-out street design on Cedar Street.
She asked that the Council consider safety, access and infrastructure with this new development.
She noted that the existing neighborhood is an island without a park and now more people are
being added to the areas. She also stated that the school buildings are full and now more students
will be added to the school district.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for June 22, 2026 (Check No. 125153 through 125241) in
the Amount of $1,211,251.88
B. Adopt Resolution 26-124, Authorizing Gambling Permit for the Centennial Football
Boosters
C. Approval of June 1, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
D. Approval of June 1, 2026, City Council Special/Closed Meeting Minutes
E. Approval of June 8, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
F. Approval of June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
G. Adopt Resolution No. 26-111, Special Event Permit and Temporary Liquor License,
American Legion Post 566, 2026 Events
H. Adopt Resolution No. 26-112, Amending Gypsum Consulting, Inc., Solicitor License
I. Adopt Resolution No. 26-113, Authorizing the Issuance of a Solicitor License to
Pommier Window Washing LLC
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J. Resolution No. 26-116, Approving Property Owner Agreement Prior Connection, 904
815t Street
K. Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1K as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker
Motion to appoint Michael Cave to the Parks Maintenance Worker position at Step 2
of the Maintenance Worker salary scale, with a start date of June 29, 2026.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
S. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
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7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Resolution 26-114, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and
Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2026 Trunk Watermain Project
Motion to adopt 26-114, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and
Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2026 Trunk Watermain Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. Harvest Grange
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:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide second reading and adopt 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:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-115 Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 02-26.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Otter Lake Road Improvement Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-117, Accepting Bids, Awarding Construction
Contract.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-118, Approving Construction Services Contract
with WSB LLC.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-119, Approving Encroachment Agreement with
Mn Pipe Line Company.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Nelson
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-122, Approving Street Lighting Agreement with
Connexus Energy.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
D. Local Road Improvement Grant Agreement
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-120, Approving Local Road Improvement
Program Grant Agreement, Grant Terms and Conditions.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
E. Public Works Building
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-121, Approving Professional Services Contract
with RJM Construction, Construction Manager as Agent.
RESULT:
CARRIED [4-01
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Report
9. NEW BUSINES
No Report
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10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. The Park Board Meeting is July 1st at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers.
B. The Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting is July 2nd at 8 AM at City
Hall.
C. There is a Closed Meeting of the City Council Immediately Following tonight's
Council Meeting, in the Council Work Room for the purpose of conducting the City
Administrator's Annual Performance Review.
D. Mayor Rafferty recognized Lino Lakes resident David Selle on catching a new State
Record, Black Crappie, with a certified weight of 4 pounds, 1 ounce, on May 3, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on July 13, 2026.
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`Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R R ferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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