HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-26 - CC Work Session MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: September 14, 2026
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:25 PM
LOCATION: Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Nelson, Lyden, Ruhland and Rennaker
ABSENT:
None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA
The City Council reviewed the regular agenda.
Mayor Rafferty noted that this evening the City Council would be issuing a Proclamation recognizing
Constitution Week as September 17-23, 2026. As well as recognizing former Planning and Zoning
Board Chair Michael Root for his 22+ years of service.
The City Council disused the 2026 Delinquent Utility Charge pending assessment and planned
Public Hearing.
The Finance Director reviewed the delinquent utility charge timelines for payment without a penalty
and for final payment before the charges are sent to the county for assessment with property taxes.
The City Council reviewed the Consent Agenda items, noting that there are two donations
scheduled for acceptance this evening. One from American Legion Post 566 of an American flag
and a POW/MIA flag. The other is from a citizen for a Beatification and Kindness Garden Project.
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The Finance Director reviewed the actions this evening related to adopting the 2027 Preliminary
Budget and Levy.
The Public Works Superintendent reviewed Resolution No. 26-172, Authorize the Preparation of
Plans and Specifications, Lift Sation No. 53 Rehabilitation. He stated that the lift station was
originally owned by the Metropolitan Council. In 1983 it became part of the City's system.
The City Planner reviewed Item #7A, Wilkinson Waters PUD Amendment #1 — Single Family Lots.
Councilmember Rennaker requested clarification on the street access conditions of Item 713,
Natures Refuge North Second Addition.
The City Planner stated that Andall Street would be connected with this project, for emergency
access only. A public hearing is required for any future modifications.
The City Engineer provided background information on the request to adopt Ordinance No. 05-06,
Vacating Utility Easement, Outlot C, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Additon.
The Community Development Director stated that Item #7D, Accept Quotes and Award Contract
7393 241h Aven N., Storage Building Demolition, is requested as part of the Otter Lake Road Project.
The building is in the right-of-way and needs to be removed. He noted that it is not in re -usable
condition for re -sale.
The City Engineer reviewed Item #7E, Resolution No. 26-173, Accepting Bids, Awarding a
Construction Contract, Production Well No. 7. She stated because the well is being constructed on
the same site as the water treatment plant, they do not need to construct a well building.
The City Engineer reported that Item #7F, Resolution No. 26-174, Approve Change Order No. 1,
Water Service Connection Project, is being requested as the cost have been reduced through a
reduction in the scope of work.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on September 28, 2026.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R"fferty,
City Clerk
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