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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: September 14, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:18 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
ABSENT:
None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator I<aren Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti,
Community Development Director Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer
Diane Hankee, Finance Director TracyThoma, Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams, Fire
Chief Dan UAllier and Chief of Police Curt Boehme.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rafferty issued a Proclamation designatingthe week of September 17 through 23, 2026, as
Constitution Week.
Mayor Rafferty presented plaque to Micheal Root in recognition of his Years of Service and
Leadership as the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Scott Coggins, 15043 Thrush Street NW, Andover, representing the citizen group Anoka County
Election Integrity Team (ACEIT), presented a report titled "Update: MN Supreme Court Confirms
Cities/Municipalities CAN Choose Paper Rosters for 2026 Election".
Mayor Rafferty Closed the Public Comment period at 6:44 p.m.
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Expenditures for September 14, 2026 (Check No. 125592 through 125712) in the
Amount of $1,574,512.21
B. Consider Resolution No. 26-165; Declaring Cost to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of
Assessment Role, and Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessment, 2026 Weed Abatement
Charges
C. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, Ducks Unlimited
D. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, Church of St. Joseph of the Lakes
E. Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, Knights of Columbus Council #9905
F. Approval of August 17, 2026, City Council Special Work Session Minutes
G. Approval of August 24, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
H. Approval of August 24, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
I. Approval of August 24, 2026, City Council Special Work Session Minutes
J. Approval of Resolution No. 26-167, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of
Assessment Role, and Calling for Public Hearing on Proposed Assessments, 2026 Delinquent
Utility Charges
K. Approval of Resolution No. 26-171, Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easement, 7473
24th Avenue, 1-35E Water Main Crossing Project.
L. Approving Resolution No. 26-175, Accepting a Donation to the City from American Legion
Post 566
M. Approval of Resolution 26-176, Accepting a Donation to the City for the Beautification and
Kindness Garden Project
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1 M as presented.
RESULT: Carried [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
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2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 26-168, Adopting the 2027 Preliminary Levy
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-168, Adopting the 2027 Preliminary Levy.
RESULT: Carried [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Nelson
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
B. Resolution No. 26-169, Announcing the Public Hearing on the 2027 Budget and Levy
The Finance Director summarized the Resolution, stating that the Public Hearing for the
2027 Budget and Levy is hereby announced for Monday, December 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
during the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting, in the Council Chambers at the Civic
Complex, 600 Town Center Parkway. The public will be allowed to speak prior to the adoption
of a final levy for taxes payable 2027.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-169, Announcing the Public Hearing on the 2027
Budget and Levy.
RESULT:
Carried [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
C. Resolution No. 26-170, Cancellation of Certain 2027 Debt Service Property Tax Levies
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-170, Cancellation of Certain 2027 Debt Service
Property Tax Levies.
RESULT:
Carried [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Rennaker
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
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3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Resolution No. 26-172, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, Lift Station
No. 53 Rehabilitation
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-172, Authorize the Preparation of Plans and
Specifications, Lift Station No. 53 Rehabilitation.
RESULT: Carried [5-0]
MOVER: Rennaker
SECONDER: Nelson
AYES: Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS: None
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Wilkinson Waters PUD Amendment #1 - Single -Family Lots
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-157 for PUD Preliminary Plan/Preliminary Plat
Amendment #1.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: RUHLAND
SECONDER: LYDEN
AYES: RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS: NONE
B. Natures Refuge North Second Addition
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-160 Approving PUD Final Plan/Final Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
RUHLAND
SECONDER:
RENNAKER
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-161 Approving Planned Unit Development
Agreement.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: RUHLAND
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES: RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS: NONE
C. Outlot C, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition
Motion to Waive the Full Reading of Ordinance No. 05-26, Vacating Utility Easement,
Outlot C, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Addition.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: RUHLAND
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES: RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS: NONE
Motion to provide Second Reading and Adopt, Ordinance No. 05-26, Vacating Utility
Easement, 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 adopt Resolution No. 26-164, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 05-26.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
RUHLAND
SECONDER:
RENNAKER
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE
D. Accept Quotes and Award Contract 7393 24th Ave N Storage Building Demolition
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-166, Accepting Quotes, Award Construction Contract
7393 24th Ave. N. Storage Building Demolition Project.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: LYDEN
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES: RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS: NONE
E. Resolution No. 26-173, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction Contract, Production
Well No. 7
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-173, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction
Contract, Production Well No. 7.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: LYDEN
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES: RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS: NONE
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F. Resolution No. 26-174, Approve Change Order No. 1, Water Service Connection Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-174, Approve Change Order No. 1, Water Service
Connection Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-01
MOVER:
RUHLAND
SECONDER:
RENNAKER
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. The next City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 28th, beginningwith the
Work Session at 6:00 PM followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on September 28, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk
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Robf fferty,
Mayor
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