HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-26 - City Council Work Session MinutesLino Lakes City Council
Work Session
Minutes
DATE: May 4, 2026
TIME STARTED: 7:46 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 8:20 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 Laresen, and Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
Mayor Rafferty requested that Item #4, Utility Company Tree Trimming Project be removed from
the agenda as it was discussed at the May 1, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
The City Administrator requested that Item #6, City Administrator Update be removed from the
agenda.
The agenda was adopted as amended to remove the items as listed.
3. Lyngblomsten PUT Amendment #4
The City Planner stated that Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC, submitted a Land Use Application
for PUD Amendment #4. They are requesting an amendment to the PUD Preliminary
Plan/Preliminary Plat ("PUD Amendment") to construct a 4-story mixed use building at the
southeast corner of the site. The first floor would be commercial uses, and the other three floors
would be 59 market -rate independent living units for residents age 55 and older.
The applicant was present to answer any questions.
The Council was in favor of the project as presented.
The City Planner stated that this item will be presented at the May 11, 2026 regular meeting for
formal action.
4. 2026-2027 Business License Renewals
The City Clerk reviewed the status of the 2026-2027 business license applications and new
business licenses applications that will be presented at the May 11, 2026 meeting for formal
action. She reviewed the request of Allure Salon & Spa to extend the massage therapy license to
August 31, 2026 as they will be moving from the site at that time and continuing to offer hair and
nail services but no longer offer massage therapy. She reviewed the pending sale of an off -sale
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liquor license holder's business. She reviewed the background check requirements for
corporations/organizations with a board of directors, renewing their business licenses.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to extend the current massage therapy business and
therapist license held by Allure Salon & Spa to August 31, 2026. Furthermore, to provide for a
point of contact to be identified by corporations/organizations with a board of directors to be
required to complete the background check as part of the application renewal process.
5. Notices and Communications
Councilmember Rennaker noted that he has started to see advertising for the Del -Webb project.
Mayor Rafferty asked about the status of the Lennar development.
The Community Development Director stated that they are at the grading phase.
Mayor Rafferty requested a report on the public works facility bids received today.
The Community Development Director stated that the bids are being reviewed for accuracy at
this time. Once that is complete, they will be presented to the City Council for formal action. That
is scheduled for May 11th. He said some were over the estimate and some were under, with the
overall total being within the budget estimate. He said the city is basically acting as the general
contractor so there were approximately 30 different aspects being bid.
Councilmember Ruhland asked if different contractors bid under this structure then as with a
general contractor structure for past projects.
The Community Development Director stated that there was a wide spectrum of bidders that
responded. The notice was posted to the legal newspaper as well as a contractor platform. There
were two elements that did not receive any bids, and the city will be seeking quotes for that
work.
6. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on May 11, 2 26.
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob Rafferty,
City Clerk
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Mayor