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Home My WebLink About04-27-26 - City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATE: April 27, 2026 TIME STARTED: 6:39 PM TIME ENDED: 7:24 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 Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee, Environmental Specialist Tom Hoffman, Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, Communications Specialist Andrea Turner, Fire Chief Dan L'Allier, Chief of Police Curt Boehme, Police Department Office Manager Margie Schlueter, Police Officers Kayla McKinney, Colton Timmons and David Staigerwald. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:39 PM. SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Mayor Rafferty annouced that the regularly scheduled Work Session for 6:00 p.m. this evening has been cancelled due to the 5:30 p.m. Local Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting extending into that time. Council Member Nelson, stated that the item "Utility Company Tree Trimming Project" listed on the Work Session agenda for this evening, will be disucssed at the next Work Session. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Rafferty administered the Oath of Police Service for Officers Kayla McKinney, Colton Timmons and David Staigerwald. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period. Teresa O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, Lino Lakes, stated that she spoke at a previous meeting about the 2026 Public Works Facility project construction costs, and options for a well and septic system. She stated that she would speak with staff further about this matter. She noted that it was too expensive to run water and sewer to the new Wilkinson Waters development, and they had to contract with White Bear Township for service. Yet, the city is running water and sewer to the public works facility. Page 1 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Ms. O'Connell stated that regarding the bike path on Main Street. The design is great for her, however, at the meeting including Lino Lakes and Columbus there was interest in an off -road bike path for kids to use. There was opposition to an on -road bike path on Lake Street. She stated that it is important to have a safe path for kids to get from point A to point B on Main Street. Charlie Roadfeldt, 6640 Sherman Lake Road, Lino Lakes, reported that last Friday, he walked along Sherman Lake Road and notice 20 different oil spills, from where the garbage truck stopped. He called ACE as this is the second time there have been oil spills on the road. There was also a separate anti -freeze spill. He asked what more the City could do to mitigate the issue. Mayor Rafferty stated that staff will review and follow up with Mr. Roadfeldt. Councilmember Nelson stated that there has been the same issue in her neighborhood. Nathan N., High School Student, stated that as part of his History Class assignment he had to pick a topic and take action. He chose the topic of Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product sales. He requested that the City Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting the sale of these products because of the impact on students and environmental impacts from improper disposal of related plastics. He presented a MN Star Tribune article dated April 22, 2026 titled "Opinion Vapes are hooking kids. Plymouth City Council can make a difference" and a flyer from the Minnesotans for a Smoke -Free Generation titled "Ending the Sale of All Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products". He reported that the City of Shoreview has adopted an ordinance prohibiting Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product sales. He asked that the City of Lino Lakes adopt an ordinance prohibiting Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product sales. Councilmember Nelson thanked Nathan for his presentation. She stated that this is an important topic. Jon Hermann, 7859 Lois Lane, Lino Lakes, stated that he has worked with Great River Energy (GRE) on the maintenance of the easement below their transmission lines, on his property, over the years. Over time there were three different large projects that he did in cooperation with GRE including a White Pine tree replacement, replanting of lilacs, and a replacement of a grass area within the easement. He said that in each of those cases he worked with a Representative of GRE on the selection of the new plants. Mr. Hermann stated that in 2026, while he was out of town, a tree company for GRE placed a door hanger at his home advising that a number of trees were scheduled for removal. He stated that with this current plan, nothing under the transmission lines is going to be allowed to stand. He stated that he understands that the city does not have authority to regulate the maintenance of the easement, however, he is asking that the city assist in reaching a resolution. He stated that he had the contact information for the representative at GRE that he has been working with on this matter. Page 2 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Mayor Rafferty asked that he provide the contact information to the City Clerk. MULIU11 LU %.Wbt: LIM rULAIL \.VIIIIIICIII PZI IUU CIL V.JY Flan. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Expenditures for April 27, 2026 (Check No. 124827 through 124913) in the Amount of $623,638.35 B. Approval of March 30, 2026, City Council Special Work Session Minutes C. Approval of April 13, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes D. Approval of April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes E. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, Lino Lakes Lions F. Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center G. Adopt Resolution No. 26-54, Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement for O'Reilly Auto Parts at Java Lino Lakes 2nd Addition H. Approval of Resolution No. 26-62, Purchase of Mobile Post Lifts for Public Works Facility Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1H as presented. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Nelson SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Resolution 26-59, Awarding Sale of General Obligation Bonds Item reviewed at 7:07 p.m. Page 3 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes Motion to Approve Resolution 26-59 Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, in the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of $8,355,000; Fixing Their Form and Specifications; Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Their Payment. RESULT: CARRIED [5-01 MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None B. Resolution No. 26-59, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Ground Lease Motion to Approve No. 26-63 Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Ground Lease, Lease -purchase agreement, and Related Documents with the Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority. RESULT: CARRIED [5-01 MOVER: Nelson SECONDER: Rennaker AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report 6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report Page 4 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. Resolution No. 26-55, Approving Grading Agreement for Peltier Ponds Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-55, Approving Grading Agreement for Peltier Ponds. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Rennaker SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None B. 24 Century Trail Motion Waive Full Reading of Ordinance No. 03-26, Vacating Drainage Easement, 24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century Farm North. 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. 03-26, Vacating Drainage Easement, 24 Century Trail, Lot 2, Block 1, Century Farm North. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Rennaker SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None Roll Call Vote Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-56, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 03-26. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Rennaker SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None Page 5 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes C. Resolution No. 25-58, 2026 Seal Coat and Crack Fill Project Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-58, Accepting Quotes, and Awarding a Construction Contract, 2026 Seal Coat and Crack Fill Project. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Nelson SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None D. Resolution No. 26-57, Production Well No. 7 Motion to Approve Resolution No. 26-57, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specs, Production Well No. 7. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Rennaker SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None E. Wilkinson Waters Addition Motion to Resolution No. 26-60 for PUD Final Plan/Final Plat. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Nelson SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None Motion to Resolution No. 26-61 for Development Agreement. RESULT: CARRIED [5-0] MOVER: Rennaker SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker NAYS: None Page 6 of 7 Lino Lakes City Council Minutes 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Report 9. NEW BUSINESS No Report 10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting, immediately following the Council Meeting this evening, in the Council Chambers. B. Park Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Police Workroom. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on May 11, 2026. Roberta Colotti, CIVIC Rob Rafferty, City Clerk Mayor Page 7 of 7