On the agenda: Lino Lakes City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting — license plate reader (Oct 12)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, October 12, 2026
Broadcast on Cable TV Channel 16
and northmetrotv.com/lino-lakes-stream

Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
City Administrator: Karen Anderson
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
Community Room (not televised)
A.

Call to Order and Roll Call

B.

Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items

C.

Review Regular Agenda

D.

City Administrator Update

E.

Adjourn
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 PM
Council Chambers (televised)

➢ Call to Order and Roll Call
➢ Pledge of Allegiance
➢ Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sign-in prior to the start of the meeting per Rules of Decorum
1.

Consent Agenda
A.

Approval of Expenditures for October 12, 2026 (Check No. 125790 through 125889) in
the Amount of $2,970,758.42

B.

Approval of September 28, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes

C.

Approval of September 28, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

D.

Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, ARCHES

E.

Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center

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2.

3.

4.

F.

Approval of Resolution 26-189, Authorize Advertisement For Bids - Pool HVAC Unit

G.

Resolution No. 26-191, Approving Property Owner Agreement No Prior Connection,
Water Service Connection Project

H.

Donation of Unclaimed Bicycles

I.

Approval for City-Use of Abandoned Property

J.

Approval of October 5, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes

Finance Department Report
A.

Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 26-192, AUTHORIZING A JOINT HOUSING
PROGRAM AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF BETHEL,
MINNESOTA, OF ITS SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2026 (LYNGBLOMSTEN
AT LINO LAKES II PROJECT), Tracy Thoma

B.

Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 26-188, Adopting the Assessment Roll for
Delinquent Utility Accounts., Tracy Thoma

Administration Department Report
A.

Appointment of Community Service Officer, Meg Sawyer

B.

Appointment of Community Service Officer, Meg Sawyer

C.

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter, Meg Sawyer

D.

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter, Meg Sawyer

E.

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter, Meg Sawyer

F.

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter, Meg Sawyer

G.

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter, Meg Sawyer

H.

Resolution No. 26-190, Accepting the Compensation & Market Study submitted by
Keystone Compensation Consultants, Meg Sawyer

Police Department Report
A.

Acceptance of Donation – Police K9 Program, Curt Boehme

5.

Fire Department Report

6.

Public Services Department Report
A.

Resolution No. 26-186, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and
Authorize the Ad for Bid, Lift Station No. 53 Rehabilitation, Justin Williams

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7.

Community Development Report
A.

Resolution No. 26-179, Authorizing Application for Metropolitan Council Planning
Assistance Grant Funds, Michael Grochala

B.

Public Hearing, Resolution No. 26-185, Adopting Assessment, 2026 Weed Abatement
Charges, Michael Grochala

C.

Resolution No. 26-187, Approve Change Order No. 1, Otter Lake Road Extension
Project, Diane Hankee

8.

Unfinished Business

9.

New Business

10. Notices and Communications
A.

Early Voting for the November 3rd General Election begins, Friday, October 16th. Lino
Lakes voters can vote early in person at City Hall and the Anoka County Government
Center. More information is posted on the City website.
ADJOURNMENT

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+

Expenditures
October 12, 2026

Check #125790 to #125889
$2,970,758.42
Significant Disbursements this Period:
•

Minnesota Utilities & Excavating, LLC - $115,482.95 – PW
Facility Pay App 4 - Earthwork & Demolition

•

Northland Concrete & Masonry Company, LLC - $219,639.05 –
PW Facility Pay App 4 – Masonry

•

Molin Concrete Products Co. - $1,291,911.93 – PW Facility Pay
App 4 – Precast Concrete

•

Neo Electrical Solutions LLC - $164,875.54 – PW Facility Pay
App 4 – Electrical

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•

League of MN Cities Insurance Trust - $375,478.00 – Property &
Casualty Ins 2026-2027

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Electronic Funds Transfer
MN Statute 471.38 Subd. 3

Council Meeting October 12, 2026
9/25/2026 Payroll #20
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 Federal Deposit
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 PERA
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 State
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 H.S.A. Bank Pretax
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 TASC Pretax
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 Mission Sq 457 Def. Comp #301596
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 Mission Sq Roth IRA #706155
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 MSRS HCSP #98946-01
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 MSRS Def. Comp #98945-01
9/25/2026 Payroll #20 MSRS Roth IRA #98945-01
9/25/2026 Bond Payment Wire
9/28/2026 Wire from MCM
10/2/2026 Council Payroll #10
10/2/2026 Council Payroll #10 Federal Deposit
10/2/2026 Council Payroll #10 PERA
10/2/2026 Council Payroll #10 State

Transfer In/(Out)
(236,595.29)
(67,854.65)
(67,099.11)
(15,694.22)
(4,418.88)
(1,659.60)
(3,435.00)
(720.00)
(5,827.66)
(1,505.00)
(1,180.00)
(43,543.75)
3,000,000.00
(4,135.93)
(170.68)
(450.78)
(23.19)

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE:
September 28, 2026
TIME STARTED:
6:00 PM
TIME ENDED:
6:26 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, Human
Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, City
Engineer Diane Hankee, Environmental Services Director Tom Hoffman, Fire Chief Dan L’Allier 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. COMPENSATION STUDY PRESENTATION
Mr. Saado Abboud, Principal Consultant with Keystone Compensation Group LLC, presented the
summary results of the City of Lino Lakes Compensation Program Review and Update.
4. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA
The City Council reviewed the regular agenda.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on October 12, 2026.
______________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk

______________________________
Rob Rafferty,
Mayor

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
September 28, 2026
TIME STARTED:
6:30 PM
TIME ENDED:
6:47 PM
LOCATION:
City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
ABSENT:
None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Karen Anderson, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Human
Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer, Finance Director Tracy Thoma, City
Engineer Diane Hankee, Environmental Services Director Tom Hoffman, Fire Chief Dan L’Allier 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
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A.

Approval of Expenditures for September 28, 2026 (Check No. 125713 through 125789) in the
Amount of $4,551,064.58

B.

Approving Resolution No. 26-178, Donation from Chain of Lake Rotary Club for Tree Planting
on Peltier Island Rookery

C.

Approving Resolution No. 26-184, Accepting a Donation of Potted Containers to the City of
Lino Lakes for the Beatification Project

D.

Approval of September 8, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes

E.

Approval of September 14, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
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F.

Approval of September 14, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes

G.

Approval of Resolution No. 26-180, Appointing Election Judges for the 2026 General Election

Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A through 1G as presented.
RESULT:
Carried [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER: Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
A. Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker
Motion to appoint Benjamin Thorstenson to the Parks Maintenance Work position, at
Step 2 of the Maintenance Worker pay scale, with a start date of October 5, 2026.
RESULT:
Carried [5-0]
MOVER:
Nelson
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
B. Appointment of Police Officer
Motion to appoint Gabrielle Krause to the Police Officer position, at the Starting Step of
the Police Officer pay scale, with a start date effective upon receipt of POST licensure.
RESULT:
Carried [5-0]
MOVER:
Rennaker
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Lyden, Nelson, Ruhland and Rennaker
NAYS:
None
4. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report

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5. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
A. Approving Resolution No. 26-177 VLAWMO 2026 Landscape Level 2 Grant Agreement
Mayor Rafferty stated that he would be abstaining from the vote as he is the City’s appointed
Representative to the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) Board.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-177 VLAWMO 2026 Landscape Level 2 Grant
Agreement.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTENTION:

CARRIED [4-0]
LYDEN
RUHLAND
LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NONE
RAFFERTY

B. Resolution 26-181, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize the
Ad for Bid, Well No. 7 Raw Watermain Extension
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-181, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, Well No. 7 Raw Watermain Extension.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
NELSON
SECONDER: RUHLAND
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE

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C. 2026 Public Works Utility Extension Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-182, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction
Contract.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
RENNAKER
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 26-183, Approving Construction Services Contract with
WSB LLC.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
RENNAKER
SECONDER: NELSON
AYES:
RAFFERTY, LYDEN, NELSON, RUHLAND AND RENNAKER
NAYS:
NONE
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
None
10. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Environmental Board Meeting on September 29th at 6:30 PM at City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on October 12, 2026.
______________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk

______________________________
Rob Rafferty,
Mayor

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.D.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Roberta Colotti, City Clerk

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit, ARCHES

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division issues
Exempt Permits to nonprofit organizations that conduct lawful gambling on five or fewer days
and that award less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. This is not a regular gambling
permit which requires a City Council resolution. Instead, the City is asked to acknowledge the
permit with either; no waiting period, require a 30-day waiting period or deny the application.
BACKGROUND
The City is in receipt of the following application:
• Bingo hosted by ARCHES (Aquinas Roman Catholic Home Education Services), at the
Church of St. Joseph of the Lake, on November 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to acknowledge and approve the application for Exempt and Excluded Gambling Permit
for ARCHES (Aquinas Roman Catholic Home Education Services), as presented, with no waiting
period.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.E.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to approve the hiring of part-time staff for The Rookery.
BACKGROUND
Staff is seeking approval to hire part-time personnel to work at The Rookery. The recruiting
process has identified candidates that will be a great addition to our staff at The Rookery.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends the Council approve the hiring of the part-time personnel listed below:
First Name Last Name

Title

Muaze

Barento

Manager on Duty

Yasin

Yusuf

Guest Services Representative

Elizabeth
Amanda

VanderLaan
Cook

Guest Services Representative
Guest Services Representative

Start dates vary based on position and training schedule.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.F.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Approval of Resolution 26-189, Authorize Advertisement For Bids - Pool
HVAC Unit

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting Council approval to authorize the advertisement for bids for the Pool HVAC
Unit for The Rookery Activity Center.
BACKGROUND
The current HVAC pool unit in the Aquatics Center is 20 years old and past its useful life. The
inside of the pool unit is extremely rusty and deteriorating. The DX condenser fans/controls
cooling system uses R-22 which is no longer manufactured and has been phased out by newer
refrigerants. The current pool AHU is running 24/7 365 because of its current age and concern
that turning the power on and off will cause further harm/damage.
Estimated lead time for delivery is 6 months.
The proposed 2026 schedule:
Authorize Advertisement For Bids
Published in Quad Newspaper
City Opens Bids
City Council Awards Contract

October 12
October 20 and 27
November 2
November 9

Funding for the purchase and installation of the new Pool HVAC Unit is the Buildings and
Facilities Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 26-189.
ATTACHMENTS
1.
Resolution No. 26-189 - Authorize Advertisement for Bids - Pool HVAC Unit

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-189
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – POOL HVAC UNIT
WHEREAS, the current HVAC pool unit at The Rookery Activity Center is 20 years old and past
its useful life. The inside of the pool unit is extremely rusty and deteriorating. The DX
condenser fans/controls cooling system uses R-22 which is no longer manufactured and has
been phased out by newer refrigerants. The current pool AHU is running 24/7 365 because of
its current age and concern that turning on and off will cause further harm/damage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed schedule is as follows:
Authorize Advertisement For Bids
Published in Quad Newspaper
City Opens Bids
City Council Awards Contract

October 12
October 20 and 27
November 2
November 9; and

WHEREAS, funding for the purchase and installation of the new Pool HVAC Unit is the
Buildings and Facilities fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
1. A copy of the bid documents are available in the City Clerk’s office.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper an
advertisement for bids for the purchase of the Pool HVAC unit. The advertisement shall
be published for two weeks, and shall state that bids will be received by the Clerk, at
which time they will be publicly opened at City Hall by the City Clerk and Public Services
Director, and will be considered by the Council at 6:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026, in the
Council chambers of City Hall. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during
consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue
of responsibility.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1G
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Diane Hankee, City Engineer

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

TOPIC:

Resolution No. 26-191, Approving Property Owner Agreement
No Prior Connection, Water Service Connection Project

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting that City Council approve the Property Owner Agreement, No Prior
Connection for the Water Service Connection Project.
BACKGROUND
The City has substantially completed the 2025 Street Reconstruction project. As part of the
project, sanitary sewer main and municipal water were extended to serve adjacent properties
and accommodate future utility extensions. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
issued correction orders identifying specific properties that require well sealing due to the
proximity of the newly installed sanitary sewer main.
Staff has been working with affected property owners to gain compliance with the Minnesota
Department of Health correction orders. Property owners have the option to participate in
the City’s Water Service Connection Project through a “City Contractor Agreement” or
contract directly with a contractor of their choice through a “Homeowner Contractor
Agreement.” The following properties have signed agreements for connection to municipal
water:
Property Owner Agreement No Prior Connection Homeowner Contractor
8028 Danube Street
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 26-191 approving the Property
Owner Agreement, No Prior Connection for the Water Service Connection Project.
ATTACHMENTS
1

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1. Resolution No. 26-191
2. Property Owner Agreement

2

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-191
APPROVING PROPERTY OWNER AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER SERVICE
CONNECTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City has substantially completed the 2025 Street Reconstruction project
and sanitary sewer main and municipal water was extended as part of the project; and
WHEREAS, certain properties were included in Minnesota Department of Health
correction orders requiring well sealing due to the proximity of the newly installed sanitary
sewer main; and
WHEREAS, the City and WSB bid the Water Service Connection Project to address
Minnesota Department of Health correction orders; and
WHEREAS, the City and WSB have been working with property owners to gain
compliance with the Minnesota Department of Health correction orders; and
WHEREAS, the City, WSB, and certain property owners have negotiated agreements
that establish the responsibilities of the City, WSB, and property owners regarding compliance
with the correction orders by connecting to municipal water, allocation of costs, and other
responsibilities; and
water:

WHEREAS, the following properties have signed agreements for connection to municipal
Property Owner Agreement No Prior Connection Homeowner Contractor:
8028 Danube Street

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
Property Owner Agreements for No Prior Connection between the City of Lino Lakes, WSB and
the property owners at the addresses listed above are hereby approved and the Mayor and City
Clerk are authorized to execute such agreements on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:

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________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.H.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Curt Boehme , Chief of Police

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Donation of Unclaimed Bicycles

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 213.07 authorizes the Police Department to dispose of unclaimed
property in a manner approved by a majority vote of the City Council.
BACKGROUND
As part of the ongoing management of the evidence room and property in police custody, staff
have identified 6 bicycles that are eligible for disposal.
All related court and investigative matters have been resolved. Staff have also fulfilled all
statutory obligations to notify the appropriate parties and have received no responses or
claims regarding the unclaimed bicycles.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the council approve the donation of the bicycles to a non-profit organization
such as Bikes for Kids located in Ham Lake, MN.
ATTACHMENTS
1.
List of Bicycles to be Disposed Of

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List of bicycles to be disposed of.
Case Number

Serial

Make

Model

25189008

AH19M021920

HUFFY

KLUTCH

25247006

EA140701167

RALEIGH

CANDENT24

26069842
26094672
26099204

P5EM21206
HQ573327
SNFSD20MY5016

SPECIALIZED
SCHWINN
MONGOOSE

26160853

S0D16T01602

STACYC

ALLEZ Sport
SUBURBAN
SCEPTER
16eDrive
Brushless

Description
BLACK/BLUE
21-SPEED
RED & YELLOW
7-SPEED
BLACK
BLUE 10-SPEED
BLACK& GREEN
NO BATTERY

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 1.I.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Curt Boehme , Chief of Police

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Approval for City-Use of Abandoned Property

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 213.07 authorizes the Police Department to dispose of unclaimed
property in a manner approved by a majority vote of the City Council.
BACKGROUND
As part of the ongoing management of the evidence room and property in police custody, staff
have identified multiple abandoned items and unclaimed money that are eligible for city-use.
All related court and investigative matters have been resolved. Staff have also fulfilled all
statutory obligations to notify the appropriate parties and have received no responses or
claims regarding the abandoned property.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the council approve the items for city use and deposit the unclaimed
money in the city’s general account.
ATTACHMENTS
1.
List of items to be converted to city use and unclaimed money to be deposited in the
city’s general account.

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List of items to be converted to city use and unclaimed money to be deposited in the city’s
general account.
CASE NUMBER
10-279231
19-081051
20-125838
21-218667
RA16000793
RA16005209
17-073578
17-073578
18-103585
18-134113
18-232080
18-234286
18-274676
19-063140
19-252696
19-275209
19-291074
19-325394
20-035516
20-035516
21-027428
21-027428
21-115142
21-115142
21-164962
21-223587
22-073384
22-164075
22-243573
22-267244
23-063822
23-172937
23-257735
24-082987
25-154804
26-061991

2A

ITEM #

118-14
108-6
1
5
1
1
10
13A
17B
1
104-3
121- 10A
104-3
137-1
133-9
104-2
133-19
133-20
104-1A
104-3
121-9
121-14
104-4
104-1
131-1
252-1
121-28
131-13
104-7
137-1
123-7
104-4
131-1
117-1A

RECIPIENT
PD (firearms class)
PD (firearms class)
PD Use
PD Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use
City Use

DESCRIPTION
Gun scope
Camo sling
Masterforce fan
Lockout Tool Pump Bag
U.S. Currency
$7.00
U.S. Currency
$10.10
U.S. Currency
$245.00
U.S. Currency
$41.00
U.S. Currency
$67.00
U.S. Currency
$1.03
U.S. Currency
$3.27
U.S. Currency
$20.00
U.S. Currency
$0.40
U.S. Currency
$0.70
U.S. Currency
$0.13
U.S. Currency
$1.00
U.S. Currency
$18.00
U.S. Currency
$0.43
U.S. Currency
$50.00
U.S. Currency
$14.00
U.S. Currency
$0.42
U.S. Currency
$7.66
U.S. Currency
$1.81
U.S. Currency
$0.58
U.S. Currency
$4.45
U.S. Currency
$4.68
U.S. Currency
$0.70
U.S. Currency
$20.00
U.S. Currency
$3.11
U.S. Currency
$2.97
U.S. Currency
$0.51
U.S. Currency
$2.00
U.S. Currency
$4.00
U.S. Currency
$0.27
U.S. Currency
$617.00
U.S. Currency
$5.00
TOTAL $1,154.22

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE:
October 5, 2026
TIME STARTED:
6:00 PM
TIME ENDED:
9:00 PM
LOCATION:
Community Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Nelson, Lyden 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 Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, City Engineer Diane Hankee,
Fire Chief Dan L’Allier 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. REVISED LAYDEN PONDS (ROBINSON SOUTH) PUD CONCEPT PLAN/CONCEPT PLAN
The City Planner introduced Ben Schmidt project representative for TCLD Land Holdings, LLC.
The City Planner reported that TCLD Land Holdings, LLC, has submitted a revised Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Concept Plan for Layden Ponds (previously called Robinson South). They are
proposing a master planned development in the southeast quadrant of Main Street and Sunset
Avenue. The development contains approximately 153 gross acres and consists of a mix of 400
housing units and a private K-12 school.
The City Planner stated that this evening the developer is seeking feedback from the City Council on
their proposal and that formal application will be presented a future meeting.
Mayor Rafferty and the City Council provided feedback on the proposed land uses including the
proposed private K-12 school and housing types. The lot sizes and setbacks were also discussed.
The Council reviewed how this proposal fits within the current Comprehensive Plan and Master Plan
for the area. They discussed that the current zoning is R (Rural) and this development project would
require a rezone to PUD (Planned Unit Development).
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4. DATA CENTERS - REVIEW CURRENT LAND USE REGULATIONS
The Community Development Director provided an overview of the definition of a data center. He
report that a data center is a physical facility designed to house computer servers and associated
equipment used to process, store, and distribute digital information. Data centers support a
wide range of services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data storage, online
applications and other digital services.
The Community Development Director reported that unlike a typical office or commercial building,
a data center's primary function is generally the operation of its computer equipment. These
facilities typically operate continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and require reliable
electrical power, cooling systems, network connectivity, backup power, and other specialized
infrastructure.
The Community Development Director reported that the City's zoning ordinance currently defines a
Data Center as an establishment primarily involved in compiling, storing, and maintaining
information in digital form using a mainframe computer. The definition specifically excludes general
business offices, computer-related sales establishments, and business or personal service
establishments.
The Community Development Director reviewed land use consideration/where data centers can go,
a summary of potential impacts of a data center, potential mitigation measures, the local approval
process and state and other agency regulations.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to forward the discussion to the Planning and Zoning
Board and EDAC regarding the establishment of conditional use permit requirements and new
performance standards that would better address specific concerns.
5. 2026 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT
The City Engineer reported that the City’s Pavement Management Program evaluates the condition
of 108 miles of roadways and provides recommended maintenance. The program involves rating of
one-fourth of the City roadway system mileage per year and using pavement management software
to project the condition of the remainder of the roadways.
The City Engineer reported that the pavement ratings along with traffic volumes, maintenance data,
and geotechnical information is used for the City’s Roadway Capital Improvement Planning (CIP).
The City has two CIP plans based on funding:

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•

Street Reconstruction Capital Improvements are funded through Street Reconstruction
Bonds on a 3-year cycle
Street Rehabilitation Project “Mill and Overlay” Capital Improvements and Maintenance
Projects are funded annually through the Pavement Management Fund

The City Engineer presented the City’s 2026 Pavement Condition Index for the information of the
City Council.
6. ACEIT PRESENTATION
A representative was present this evening on behalf of the Anoka County Election Integrity Team
(ACEIT). He reported that ACEIT is a citizen group that was formed in 2021 and has approximately 20
members.
The ACEIT Representative reviewed the City of Oak Grove v. MN SOS (Simon), Anoka County
(LeBlanc/Hunt) (Sept. 11, 2026), Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to determine if electronic
poll pads or paper rosters are to be used on Election Day. In recognition of the short timeframe
before the November 3, 2026 General Election, he stated that ACEIT advocates that the city move to
paper rosters for elections after that date.
Mayor Rafferty asked that staff schedule time after the first of the year to discuss the current city
elections processes and procedures.
7. ANOKA COUNTY SAFE COUNTY PILOT PROGRAM
The Chief of Police reported that earlier this year, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office entered into a
one-year pilot agreement with Flock as part of its Safe County initiative, which aims to bring
additional public safety technology to Anoka County and Lino Lakes.
The Chief of Police reported that the pilot program includes the development of a Real-Time Crime
Center at the Anoka Emergency Communication Center, drone-assisted response capabilities, and
an expansion of license plate reader (LPR) technology throughout Anoka County. These
technologies will be deployed countywide, including within Lino Lakes.
The Chief of Police reported that the program is not yet operational; however, the first droneassisted response is anticipated in late 2026 which will start the one-year contract. Participation in
this program is voluntary, and no action is required by the council.
The Chief of Police stated that this item is for informational purposes only and that staff is available
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Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to support the drone, but not the Flock license plate reader
portion of the program. (Mayor Rafferty gave a dissenting opinion on the support for the county
operated drones.)
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
The City Administrator stated that at the September 28, 2026, City Council Work Session Keystone
Compensation Group, presented the completed Compensation Program Review and Update
report. This report was commissioned to provide a market rate comparison with similar size cities in
the metro area to Lino Lakes.
The Human Resources and Communications Manager stated that the compensation study was last
completed seven years ago, and typically they are updated every four to six years. The study is one
of the tools the city uses in determining compensation for city employees. Cost of Living
Adjustments (COLA) are another tool. The compensation study sets the pay rates for the grades and
steps. There is a seven step and 10 step grid that is used for different job classifications.
The City Administrator requested City Council direction on the implementation of the
compensation study and asked when the City Council would like to schedule this item for formal
action.
The Human Resources and Communications Manager reported that union negotiations have
begun, and this is an important piece of that process.
Council Consensus
It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule formal action on the adoption of the
compensation study for October 12, 2026.
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the City Council Meeting on October 12, 2026.
______________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk

______________________________
Rob Rafferty,
Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 2.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Tracy Thoma, Finance Director

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 26-192, AUTHORIZING A JOINT
HOUSING PROGRAM AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY
OF BETHEL, MINNESOTA, OF ITS SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE,
SERIES 2026 (LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES II PROJECT)

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC (the “Borrower”) has asked the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota
(the “City”) to hold a public hearing and thereafter adopt a resolution (the “Host City
Approving Resolution”) that authorizes a joint housing program (the “Joint Housing Program”)
with the City of Bethel, Minnesota (“Bethel”) and consents to Bethel issuing its Senior Housing
Revenue Note, Series 2026 (Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II Project) (the “2026 Note”) under a
Cooperative Agreement between the City and Bethel (the “Cooperative Agreement”). The
proceeds of the 2026 Note are proposed to be used by the Borrower to (1) finance a portion of
the costs of constructing and equipping a mixed-use building containing commercial units for
lease on the ground level and senior housing units on additional floors, all located at or about
6030 Blanchard Blvd, in the City (the “Project”) and pay (2) pay certain costs of issuing the 2026
Note, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Act”), and
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended.
BACKGROUND
Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.656, municipalities may issue bonds or other
obligations to finance projects located outside of their corporate boundaries if the obligations
are issued under a joint powers agreement. The Cooperative Agreement is such a joint powers
agreement. Under the Cooperative Agreement, the City will consent to the issuance of the
2026 Note by Bethel to finance the Project, and Bethel will agree to issue the 2026 Note for
such purpose.
The Act authorizes cities to issue and sell revenue bonds or obligations to finance programs for
multifamily housing developments located within the city, and as a condition to the issuance of
such revenue bonds, adopt a housing program providing for certain information regarding the
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the City jointly adopt the Joint Housing Program pursuant to the Act to provide for the issuance
by Bethel of the 2026 Note, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, for the purpose of
loaning the proceeds thereof to the Borrower to finance in part the costs of constructing and
equipping of the Project.
As provided in the Cooperative Agreement and the Joint Housing Program, the Borrower also
expects either Bethel or the City to issue a second obligation in 2027, also not to exceed
$10,000,000 (the “2027 Note”) to finance a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping
the Project. Total revenue notes for the Project will not exceed $20,000,000. Any separate
issuance, including the 2027 Note, would require additional actions from the issuer of such
bond issue and the City.
The City’s approval also serves as “host approval” both under Minnesota law (Minnesota
Statutes, Section 471.656) and federal tax law (Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code).
The Host City Approving Resolution approves the Joint Housing Program, the Cooperative
Agreement, and Bethel's issuance of the 2026 Note, subject to Bethel’s final approval;
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Cooperative Agreement and any other
necessary documents; and provides host approval.
The City will not issue the 2026 Note; instead Bethel will issue the 2026 Note. The 2026 Note
will be a special, limited revenue obligation of Bethel, payable solely from the revenues
expressly pledged to the payment thereof, and will not be a charge, lien or encumbrance upon
any property of Bethel or the City, except the revenues of Bethel derived from the loan
agreement between Bethel and the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”). Moreover, the 2026
Note will not be a charge against the Bethel’s or the City's general credit or taxing powers and
will not be a general or moral obligation of Bethel or the City, but will be payable by the
Borrower pursuant to the Loan Agreement

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends conducting the public hearing to consider approval of Resolution No. 26-192
AUTHORIZING A JOINT HOUSING PROGRAM AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY
OF BETHEL, MINNESOTA, OF ITS SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2026
(LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES II PROJECT)
ATTACHMENTS
1.
Letter from Bond Council Regarding Lino Lakes Lyngblomsten II 2026 Host Approval
2.
Resolution No. 26-192 (Lyngblomsten II 2026)
3.
Cooperative Agreement (Lyngblomsten II 2026)
4.
Joint Housing Program (Bethel and Lino Lakes) (Lyngblomsten II 2026)

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Kutak Rock LLP
60 South Sixth Street, Suite 3400, Minneapolis, MN 55402-4018
office 612.334.5000

October 6, 2026
Tracy Thoma, Finance Director
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
RE:

Resolution providing host approval to the issuance of a conduit revenue note by the City of Bethel
for the benefit of Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC

Dear Tracy:
In August 2026, the City of Lino Lakes (the “City”) issued its Senior Housing Revenue Refunding Note,
Series 2026 (Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes Project) (the “City Note”), in the original aggregate principal
amount of $55,800,000 and loaned the proceeds thereof to Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, LLC, a Minnesota
limited liability company (“Lyngblomsten”), the sole member of which is Lyngblomsten Services, Inc., a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Sole Member”) and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Lyngblomsten used the proceeds of the
City Note to refinance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a senior housing campus, including
the development of a four-story building of approximately 352,445 square feet, containing 96 independent
living apartment units and 53 assisted living and memory care units, as well as a separate clubhouse, and
20 detached two-bedroom independent living rental townhomes with attached garages, all located at
approximately 6070 Blanchard Boulevard in the City (the “Prior Project”).
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company and an affiliate of
Lyngblomsten (the “Borrower”), the sole member of which is the Sole Member, has determined to construct
and equip a mixed-use building containing commercial units for lease on the ground level and senior
housing units on additional floors, all located at or about 6030 Blanchard Boulevard in the City (the
“Project”). In order to finance costs of the Project, the Borrower has requested that the City of Bethel,
Minnesota (the “City of Bethel”) issue its revenue note (the “Bethel Note”) in a principal amount not to
exceed $10,000,000 and loan the proceeds to the Borrower. The Bethel Note is expected to be purchased
by Old National Bank, a national banking association (the “Lender”).
Each year the City has the ability to designate up to $10,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds as “qualified
tax-exempt obligations” (sometimes referred to as “bank-qualified bonds”) for purposes of
Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. In order to issue bank-qualified bonds, an issuer must not reasonably expect
to issue more than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt bonds (other than private activity bonds that are not qualified
501(c)(3) bonds) in a calendar year. The City and the Lino Lakes Economic Development Authority both
issued bonds earlier this year in a principal amount exceeding $10,000,000. In addition, the City issued the
City Note this summer in a principal amount exceeding $10,000,000. The Lender requires that the Bethel
Note be designated as a bank-qualified bond. As a result, the City is unable to issue the Bethel Note as a
bank-qualified bond, and the Borrower has requested that the City of Bethel issue the Bethel Note instead.

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Because the Project is located in the City, the City will be required to consent to the issuance of the Bethel
Note by the City of Bethel, to satisfy the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code and Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended (the “Joint Powers Act”). The Bethel Note will be issued under
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Housing Act”), and the Joint Powers
Act. A joint housing program of the City and the City of Bethel (the “Housing Program”) has been prepared
in accordance with Section 462C.03 of the Housing Act. To satisfy state and federal law, the City Council
of the City must conduct a public hearing prior to approving the issuance of the Bethel Note by the City of
Bethel and approving the Housing Program. The City went through a similar host approval process in 2021
when the City of Bethel issued a conduit revenue bond in the principal amount of $42,700,000 to provide
tax-exempt financing for the Prior Project.
The Borrower has requested that the City Council hold the public hearing at its meeting on October 12,
2026. Dorsey & Whitney LLP is acting as bond counsel with respect to the issuance of the Bethel Note
and has prepared a resolution for consideration by the City Council on October 12, 2026, following the
public hearing. This approving resolution provides the host approval of the City to the issuance of the
Bethel Note by the City of Bethel, approves the Housing Program pursuant to the Housing Act, and
authorizes the execution and delivery of a joint powers agreement (also called a “cooperative agreement”)
between the City, as host city, and the City of Bethel, as issuing city, pursuant to the Joint Powers Act. The
City Council will be asked to consider the resolution following the public hearing.
The City of Bethel will also conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the issuance of
the Bethel Note, approving the Housing Program, and authorizing the execution and delivery of financing
documents, including the joint powers agreement.
If the City Council consents to the issuance of the Bethel Note by the City of Bethel, the Bethel Note will
be issued as a conduit revenue bond of the City of Bethel secured solely by the revenues derived from the
loan agreement to be executed by the Borrower and from other security provided by the Borrower. The
Bethel Note will not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City, will not be secured by or payable
from any property or assets of the City, and will not be secured by any taxing power of the City. The Bethel
Note will not be subject to any debt limitation imposed on the City and the issuance of the Bethel Note will
not have any adverse impact on the credit rating of the City, even in the event that the Borrower encounters
financial difficulties with respect to the Project.
The Borrower will pay the out-of-pocket expenses of the City with respect to this transaction, including
legal fees of the City.
Please contact me with any questions you may have prior to the City Council meeting.
Sincerely,
Gina Fiorini

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CERTIFICATE
CITY OF LINO LAKES
I, the undersigned being a duly qualified and acting officer of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota, hereby attest and certify that:
1.
As such officer, I have the legal custody of the original record from which the
attached resolution was transcribed.
2.
I have carefully compared the attached resolution with the original record of the
meeting at which the resolution was acted upon.
3.
original:

I find the attached resolution to be a true, correct and complete copy of the

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT HOUSING PROGRAM AND
CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF BETHEL, MINNESOTA, OF
ITS SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2026 (LYNGBLOMSTEN AT
LINO LAKES II PROJECT)
4.
I further certify that the affirmative vote on said resolution was ________ ayes,
________ nays, and _________ absent/abstention.
5.
Said meeting was duly held, pursuant to call and notice thereof, as required by
law, and a quorum was present.
WITNESS my hand officially as such officer this _____ day of _____________, 2026.

City Clerk

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 26-192
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT HOUSING PROGRAM AND
CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF BETHEL,
MINNESOTA, OF ITS SENIOR HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES
2026 (LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES II PROJECT)
WHEREAS, by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the
“Act”), the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (the “City”), is authorized to adopt a program to finance
multifamily housing developments within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request from Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company (the “Borrower”), the sole member of which is Lyngblomsten
Services, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation recognized as an organization described in
Section 501(c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), that the City approve a joint
housing program with the City of Bethel, Minnesota (“Bethel”) (the “Program”), and consent to
the issuance by Bethel of one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable revenue notes in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 (the “Note) to (1) finance a portion of the costs of
constructing and equipping a mixed-use building containing commercial units for lease on the
ground level and senior housing units on additional floors, all located at or about 6030 Blanchard
Blvd, in the City (the “Project”); and (2) pay certain costs of issuing the Note, all pursuant to the
Act, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended. The Borrower is the owner
and operator of the Project. An affiliate of the Borrower, Lyngblomsten Care Center, Inc., a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, will manage the
Project or portions thereof on behalf of the Borrower.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 462C.04 of the Act, Dorsey & Whitney LLP, serving as
bond counsel with respect to the Note, has submitted the Program to the Metropolitan Council on
behalf of the City for review and comment as required by the Act.
WHEREAS, the City and Bethel are proposing to enter into a Cooperative Agreement (the
“Cooperative Agreement”) in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section
471.59, as amended, pursuant to which the City will consent to the issuance of the Note by Bethel
to finance the Project, and Bethel will agree to issue the Note for such purpose.
WHEREAS, proceeds of the Note will be loaned by Bethel to the Borrower to finance the
Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City (the “City Council”),
that:
1.
As required by the Act, the City Council held a public hearing on the date hereof
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official newspaper of general circulation in the City, of a notice setting forth, among other things,
the time and place of hearing; an estimate of the principal amount of the Note or other obligations
to be issued to finance the Project; and stating that all parties who appear at the public hearing
shall have an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal.
2.
The Borrower will be required to pay all the expenses of the City paid or incurred
with respect to the Program or the Note and to indemnify the City for any potential liability
incurred by the City with respect to the Program or the Note.
3.
The Program and the Cooperative Agreement, and the issuance of the Note by
Bethel to finance the Project, are hereby approved, subject only to final approval and authorization
by Bethel of the Note, and agreement by Bethel, the Borrower and the purchaser of the Note, as to
the details of the Note and provisions for its payment.
4.
The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Cooperative Agreement and any other documents deemed necessary to fulfill the
intentions of this resolution. All of the provisions of the Cooperative Agreement, when executed
and delivered as authorized herein, shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to
the same extent as if incorporated herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of
execution and delivery thereof. The Cooperative Agreement shall be substantially in the form on
file with the City, which form is hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not
materially change the substance thereof or which are approved by counsel to the City prior to
execution of the Cooperative Agreement.
5.
The Note, as and when issued by Bethel (not the City), will be a special, limited
revenue obligation of Bethel payable solely from the revenues expressly pledged to the payment
thereof and will not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance upon any property of Bethel or the
City, except the revenues of Bethel derived from the Project pursuant to a loan agreement between
Bethel and the Borrower (the “Loan Agreement”). The Note will not be a charge against Bethel’s
or the City’s general credit or taxing powers and will not constitute a general or moral obligation
of Bethel or the City, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to the
Loan Agreement.
6.
The City hereby approves the Program and the Cooperative Agreement, and hereby
provides host approval to the issuance of the Note by Bethel, for purposes of Minnesota Statutes,
Section 471.656, and section 147(f) of the Code, and regulations promulgated thereunder.

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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES,
MINNESOTA, THIS 12TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026.

______________________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

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Draft 9/22/2026

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, dated as of [Closing Date], 2026 (the “Cooperative
Agreement”), is made and entered into between the CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA (“Lino Lakes”),
and the CITY OF BETHEL, MINNESOTA (“Bethel,” and together with Lino Lakes, the “Cities”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the
“Borrower”), the sole member of which is Lyngblomsten Services, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation,
has requested the Cities cooperate in the issuance of one or more tax-exempt or taxable revenue notes by
Bethel and/or Lino Lakes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 (the “Notes”) to (i)
finance a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a mixed-use building containing commercial
units for lease on the ground level and senior housing units on additional floors, all located at or about 6030
Blanchard Blvd in Lino Lakes (the “Project”); and (ii) finance the costs of issuance of the Notes; and
WHEREAS, Bethel and Lino Lakes are each authorized by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Act”), to issue revenue obligations to finance multifamily housing
developments (including senior housing units); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.656, as amended, municipalities such as
Bethel and Lino Lakes may issue obligations to finance projects located outside of their corporate boundaries
if the obligations are issued under a joint powers agreement in which one or more of the parties to the joint
powers agreement issue such obligations and the property is located entirely within the boundaries of one or
more of the parties to the joint powers agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, as amended, by the terms of a joint
powers agreement entered into through action of their governing bodies, two or more municipalities such as
Bethel and Lino Lakes may jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties
or any similar powers, including those which are the same except for the territorial limits within which they
may be exercised, and the joint powers agreement may provide for the exercise of such powers by one or
more of the participating municipalities on behalf of the other participating municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Notes proposed to be issued by Bethel and/or Lino Lakes for the benefit of the
Borrower will not constitute a general or moral obligation of or a pledge of the full faith and credit or taxing
powers of either of the Cities, the State of Minnesota, or any other agency or political subdivision thereof,
but will be payable solely from the revenues pledged and assigned thereto pursuant to one or more loan
agreements between the Borrower and Bethel or between the Borrower and Lino Lakes, as the case may be;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lino Lakes and the City Council of Bethel have adopted a Joint
Program for Senior Multifamily Housing Development Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the
“Program”) and each authorized the execution and delivery of this Cooperative Agreement as a joint powers
agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Cities agree as follows:
1.
In order to finance portions of the construction and equipping of the Project, Bethel shall
issue its Senior Housing Revenue Note, Series 2026 (Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II Project) (the “2026
Note”), in an aggregate principal amount of $[9,400,000].
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2.
Bethel or Lino Lakes will also issue one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable revenue
notes for the Project in 2027, which issue is expected not to exceed $10,000,000 (the “2027 Note,” and
together with the 2026 Note, the “Notes”).
3.
The governing bodies of Bethel and Lino Lakes have each conducted a duly noticed public
hearing with respect to the issuance of the 2026 Note, the Project, and the Program.
4.
Lino Lakes hereby consents to and approves the issuance of the 2026 Note by Bethel and
the loan of the proceeds thereof to the Borrower to finance a portion of the costs of the Project located
within the corporate boundaries of Lino Lakes. Lino Lakes hereby further consents to and approves the
issuance of the 2027 Note by Bethel if Lino Lakes is not able or willing to issue the 2027 Note.
5.
Except to the extent specifically provided herein, Bethel and Lino Lakes shall not incur any
obligations or liabilities to each other as a result of the issuance of the Notes. The Notes shall be special,
limited obligations of the applicable issuer payable solely from proceeds, revenues, and other amounts
specifically pledged to the payment of the Notes. The Notes and the interest thereon shall not constitute or
give rise to a pecuniary liability, general or moral obligation, or a pledge of the full faith and credit or taxing
powers of either of the Cities, the State of Minnesota, or any political subdivision thereof, within the
meaning of any constitutional or statutory provisions.
6.
All costs incurred by the Cities in the authorization, execution, delivery, and performance
of this Cooperative Agreement and all related transactions shall be paid by the Borrower.
7.
This Cooperative Agreement may not be terminated by any party so long as any of the Notes
are outstanding.
8.
This Cooperative Agreement may be amended by Bethel and Lino Lakes at any time. No
amendment may impair the rights of the Borrower or the holder of the Notes.
9.
This Cooperative Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall
be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same agreement.
10.

This Cooperative Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized officers of Bethel and Lino Lakes have executed this
Cooperative Agreement as of the date and year first written above.

CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA

By___________________________________
Its Mayor

By___________________________________
Its City Clerk

Signature Page to Cooperative Agreement
[Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II Project]

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CITY OF BETHEL, MINNESOTA

By___________________________________
Its Mayor
By___________________________________
Its City Clerk

Signature Page to Cooperative Agreement
[Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II Project]

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JOINT PROGRAM FOR SENIOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C
LYNGBLOMSTEN AT LINO LAKES II LLC
Proposal; Authority; Amendment. The City of Bethel, Minnesota (“Bethel”) and the City
of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (“Lino Lakes”), propose to (a) jointly adopt a Housing Program pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the “Act”), (b) authorize the issuance of one or
more series of tax-exempt or taxable revenue notes thereunder (the “Notes”), and (c) pursuant to
applicable authority conferred upon Bethel and Lino Lakes by (i) the laws of the State of
Minnesota, including, without limitation, the Act and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.59 and
471.656, as amended, and (ii) a Cooperative Agreement, as may be amended from time to time,
between Bethel and Lino Lakes, take such other actions as may be necessary or desirable in
furtherance of the objective to (1) finance a portion of the costs of constructing and equipping a
mixed-use building containing commercial units for lease on the ground level and senior housing
units on additional floors, all located at or about 6030 Blanchard Blvd, in the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota (the “Project”); and (2) pay certain costs of issuing the Notes. The owner and operator
of the Project will be Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes II LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company
(the “Borrower”). The sole member of the Borrower is Lyngblomsten Services, Inc., a Minnesota
nonprofit corporation and an organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) (the “Sole Member”).
Purposes. In creating this Housing Program, Bethel and Lino Lakes are acting in
furtherance of their findings that the preservation of the quality of life in the area of Anoka County,
Minnesota, including Bethel and Lino Lakes, is in part dependent upon the maintenance and
provision of adequate, decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing stock, including housing for
the elderly, within the meaning of the Act; that accomplishing the goals of this Housing Program
is a public purpose and will benefit the residents of Bethel and Lino Lakes; that the need exists
within the area of Bethel and Lino Lakes to provide affordable housing facilities to and for the
benefit of elderly persons; that there exist or are expected to exist elderly persons and families
within Bethel and Lino Lakes who are and will be able to benefit from and are in need of this
Housing Program; that this Housing Program is necessary in view of the limited resources that
may be available to such persons relative to the expenses involved in accomplishing the type of
objectives outlined in this Housing Program in the absence of one or more of the forms of
assistance described herein or otherwise available pursuant to the Act; and that Bethel and Lino
Lakes hereby find that such forms of assistance are often necessary for the benefit of such persons,
families, and goals and that, furthermore, the successful implementation of the objectives of the
kind described in this Housing Program has been found to provide impetus for the development of
other housing and health care facilities, as well as the general development of Bethel and Lino
Lakes, by other persons who are not the beneficiaries of such governmentally sponsored or assisted
activities.
Housing Purposes. More particularly, Bethel and Lino Lakes find that there exists a need
for senior housing facilities for elderly persons in the region, due to a variety of factors, including
that the cost of acquisition and construction may in many cases prove economically unfeasible,
given the high costs of acquisition and construction and prevailing area rental levels, and that
therefore appropriate levels of public assistance may be helpful and necessary in bridging that gap.

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General Description of the Program. The Borrower is the owner and operator of the
Project, and an affiliate of the Borrower, Lyngblomsten Care Center, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation and an organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (the “Manager”),
will manage the Project or the senior housing portions thereof on behalf of the Borrower. The
residential units in the Project are for residency solely by elderly and disabled persons, and
consequently, no income limits apply under the Act.
Revenue Notes. Financing for the Project will be obtained through the issuance of the
Notes, from equity of the Borrower, the Sole Member, or other affiliates, and through the issuance
of one or more additional series of tax-exempt or taxable revenue notes issued by Bethel or Lino
Lakes, as necessary. The maximum principal amount of the portion of the Notes to be issued by
Bethel in 2026 is expected not to exceed $10,000,000 (the “2026 Note”). The Borrower expects
that that one of Bethel or Lino Lakes will also issue one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable
revenue notes for the Project in 2027, which issue is expected not to exceed $10,000,000 (the
“2027 Note”). Not more than $20,000,000 of revenue notes will be issued for the Project in total.
The proceeds of the 2026 Note will be loaned to the Borrower under a loan agreement between
Bethel and the Borrower. The proceeds of the 2027 Note will be loaned to the Borrower under a
loan agreement between the Borrower and the issuer of the 2027 Note (Bethel or Lino Lakes).
Loan repayments made by the Borrower under the loan agreements will be applied to payments of
principal of and interest and premium, if any, owing on the Notes. The proceeds of the Notes will
be loaned to the Borrower to, among other things, finance the construction and equipping of the
Project and pay costs of issuance of the Notes. The 2026 Note is expected to be sold and issued
prior to the end of calendar year 2026. The 2027 Note is expected to be sold and issued prior to
the end of calendar year 2027.
Monitoring Methods. It is believed the oversight exercised by the purchaser of the Notes
and certain other parties will be adequate to ensure the Housing Program as presented is in fact
carried out. The Project must be operated by the Borrower and the Manager in accordance with
various operating covenants (relating to such things as maintenance, insurance, etc.) to be
contained in the loan agreements and related documents to be entered into by Bethel and, if
applicable, Lino Lakes, the Borrower, and certain other parties, including the purchaser of the
Note, which loan agreements and related documents will be assigned by Bethel and, if applicable,
Lino Lakes, to the extent of Bethel’s or Lino Lakes’s interests therein, to the purchaser of the Notes
as security for the holders of the Notes.
Meeting Needs. Bethel and Lino Lakes believe that this Housing Program will meet the
need identified by Bethel and Lino Lakes for the development of senior housing facilities in the
area. The specific methods anticipated to be used include the issuance of the Notes under the Act
to provide feasible financing for the Project.
Authorization. This Housing Program is undertaken pursuant to the Act and Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended.
Costs. The costs of the Project and this Housing Program, including specifically the costs
of Bethel and Lino Lakes generally, will be paid or reimbursed by the Borrower.

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 2.B.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Tracy Thoma, Finance Director

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 26-188, Adopting the
Assessment Roll for Delinquent Utility Accounts.

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to conduct a public hearing and consider
certification of the 2026 Delinquent Utility Accounts as special assessments against the
affected properties. The proposed assessment roll (Exhibit A) identifies the delinquent utility
charges proposed for certification, including the property identification number (PID), property
street address, and proposed assessment amount.
BACKGROUND
Minnesota State Statutes 429.101 and 444.075 and Sections 401.3,402.14, and 404.10 of the
Lino Lakes City Code authorize the city to certify unpaid special charges, including charges for
utility bills and other services, including services provided by a third party, to the County
Auditor for collection as a special assessment against the property.
To certify the unpaid delinquent accounts, the City must follow the procedures established
under Minnesota State Statute 429.101. These procedures include adopting a resolution
declaring the unpaid charges to be assessed and establishing a date for the assessment hearing
for those charges.
On September 14, 2026, the Council adopted a resolution declaring the costs to be assessed,
ordering preparation of the assessment roll, and setting the date of the public hearing. Notice
of public hearing was published in the Quad Community Press on September 22, 2026.
Notice of the hearing to certify the proposed special assessments was mailed to all property
owners with delinquent accounts included in the proposed assessment. The notice provided
information regarding the affected property, the total proposed assessment amount, and the
applicable interest rate. Property owners were provided an opportunity to pay the delinquent
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An updated proposed assessment roll (Exhibit A) will be provided to the City Council
immediately preceding the meeting on October 12.
Any delinquent utility charges that remain unpaid as of November 15, 2026, will be certified to
the county for collection with property taxes payable in 2027.
The amount certified for each property will include:
• The delinquent utility charges remaining unpaid;
• A $30.00 administration filing fee; and
• Interest at a rate of 5.00% per annum.
Property owners have been provided the opportunity to pay the delinquent charges prior to
certification. Any payments received before certification will be reflected in the final
assessment roll.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends conducting the public hearing to consider special assessments and approval
of Resolution No. 26-188, Adopting the Assessment Roll for Delinquent Utility Charges.
ATTACHMENTS
1.
Resolution No. 26-188 - Resolution - Adopting the Assessment Roll for Delinquent Utility
Accounts

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-188
ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes provides water, sanitary sewer and/or storm water
utility services to properties located within the City; and
WHEREAS, certain utility accounts have become delinquent for charges incurred for
utility services provided to the properties identified on the assessment roll attached hereto
as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 429.101 and 444.075 and Sections 401.3,
402.14 & 404.10 of the Lino Lakes City Code, unpaid utility charges may be assessed against the
properties receiving the utility services and certified to the County Auditor for collection with
and as part of the property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided notice of the proposed assessment to the affected
property owners as required by law, including notice of the right to appear and object to the
proposed assessment; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed assessment was held by the City Council
on October 12, 2026, at which time all persons wishing to be heard regarding the proposed
assessments were given an opportunity to present their comments and objections; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all comments and objections presented at
the public hearing and has determined that the amount set forth on the assessment roll are
properly due and payable and are appropriately assessed against the respective properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota as follows,
that:
1. The proposed assessment for the 2026 Delinquent Utility Accounts (Exhibit A), a copy of
which is attached hereto and made part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the
special assessment against the lands named therein.
2. Assessments shall be payable one (1) annual installment payable in 2027. The single
installment shall include the annual principal, a delinquent assessment administrative filing
charge of $30.00 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.00% per annum.

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3. The City Clerk shall submit a list of the costs for services the City has incurred for unpaid
utility bills, as provided by law, and shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the
office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County Auditor, pay to the City the whole of the assessment on such
property including the delinquent assessment administration charge, with interest accrued
to the date of the payment, except that no interest will be charged if the entire assessment
is paid within thirty (30) days of the adoption of this resolution, and the individual may at
any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid,
excepting the installment portion appearing upon the current year's property tax
statement.
5. The Finance Director shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the
County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of Anoka County. Such assessments
shall be collected and paid to the City in same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes on this 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor

___________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC
City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Community Service Officer

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Oliver Curren to the Community
Service Officer position within the Police Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Curren for the part-time position.
The starting wage for Curren will be $27.84 per hour, which is the Starting Step in a 7-step wage
scale for the Community Service Officer position.
With the Council’s approval, Curren will start in the Community Service Officer position on
October 19.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Oliver Curren to the Community Service Officer position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.B.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Community Service Officer

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Jameson St George to the
Community Service Officer position within the Police Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of St George for the part-time position.
The starting wage for St George will be $27.84 per hour, which is the Starting Step in a 7-step
wage scale for the Community Service Officer position.
With the Council’s approval, St George will start in the Community Service Officer position on
October 23.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Jameson St George to the Community Service Officer
position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.C.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Renee Kardell to the Part-Time
Firefighter position within the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Renee Kardell for the part-time position.
Kardell has completed Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and
certification.
The starting wage for Kardell will be $27.84 per hour, which is Step 1 of a 7 step wage scale for
the Part-Time Firefighting position.
With the Council’s approval, Kardell would start in the position on October 20, 2026.
The Fire Department currently has 8 Part-Time Firefighters on staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Renee Kardell to the Part-Time Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.D.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Vivian Roberts to the Part-Time
Firefighter position within the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Vivian Roberts for the part-time position.
Roberts has completed Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and
certification.
The starting wage for Roberts will be $27.84 per hour, which is Step 1 of a 7 step wage scale for
the Part-Time Firefighting position.
With the Council’s approval, Roberts would start in the position on October 20, 2026.
The Fire Department currently has 8 Part-Time Firefighters on staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Vivian Roberts to the Part-Time Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.E.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Steven Meissner to the PartTime Firefighter position within the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Steven Meissner for the part-time position.
Meissner has completed Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and
certification.
The starting wage for Meissner will be $27.84 per hour, which is Step 1 of a 7 step wage scale
for the Part-Time Firefighting position.
With the Council’s approval, Meissner would start in the position on October 20, 2026.
The Fire Department currently has 8 Part-Time Firefighters on staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Steven Meissner to the Part-Time Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.F.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Kieran McDonald to the PartTime Firefighter position within the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Kieran McDonald for the part-time position.
McDonald has completed Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and
certification.
The starting wage for McDonald will be $27.84 per hour, which is Step 1 of a 7 step wage scale
for the Part-Time Firefighting position.
With the Council’s approval, McDonald would start in the position on October 20, 2026.
The Fire Department currently has 8 Part-Time Firefighters on staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Kieran McDonald to the Part-Time Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.G.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve the appointment of Eric Zitzer to the Part-Time
Firefighter position within the Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff has completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is
recommending the approval of Eric Zitzer for the part-time position.
Zitzer has completed Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Hazardous Materials training and certification.
The starting wage for Zitzer will be $27.84 per hour, which is Step 1 of a 7 step wage scale for
the Part-Time Firefighting position.
With the Council’s approval, Zitzer would start in the position on October 21, 2026.
The Fire Department currently has 8 Part-Time Firefighters on staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Please approve the appointment of Eric Zitzer to the Part-Time Firefighter position.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 3.H.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Meg Sawyer, Human Resources and Communications Manager

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Resolution No. 26-190, Accepting the Compensation & Market Study
submitted by Keystone Compensation Consultants

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 26-190, formally accepting the
Compensation and Market Study conducted by Keystone Compensation Consultants and
authorizing staff to proceed with implementing the alignment with recommended pay
structures within market benchmarks.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lino Lakes is committed to maintaining a competitive, equitable, and transparent
compensation program that attracts, develops, and retains skilled staff. To support this goal,
the City engaged Keystone Compensation Consultants to conduct a comprehensive
classification and compensation market analysis.
The primary goals of the study included:
• Evaluating job classifications and market benchmark positions against comparable
cities.
• Re-evaluating position duties, point factor rankings, and pay grade allocations under
the Keystone Classification System.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity Act
(Minn. Stat. §§ 471.991–471.999).
• Recommending updated pay schedules, step structures, and salary ranges that allow
the City of Lino Lakes to remain competitive, sustainable, and compliant.

Keystone Compensation Consultants has finalized the study results and delivered its findings to
the City Council on September 28, 2026.
Acceptance of this report establishes the foundational baseline for upcoming 2027 budget

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discussions and labor negotiation strategies.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-190, formally accepting the
Compensation & Market Study prepared by Keystone Compensation Consultants.
ATTACHMENTS
1.
26-190 - Accept the Compensation & Market Study submitted by Keystone
Compensation Consultants

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-190
ACCEPT THE COMPENSATION & MARKET STUDY SUBMITTED BY KEYSTONE
COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS
WHEREAS, the City engaged Keystone Compensation Consultants to perform a thorough
classification review, internal equity evaluation, and competitive market benchmarking study
across municipal peer organizations; and,
WHEREAS, Keystone Compensation Consultants completed the analysis and delivered
its report and recommendations to the City Council on September 28, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is committed to maintaining a competitive, equitable,
and transparent compensation program that attracts, develops, and retains skilled staff; and,
WHEREAS, the study ensures the City's ongoing compliance with the requirements of
Local Government Pay Equity Act, governed by Minnesota Statute 471.991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that the
City Council formally accepts the Compensation & Market Study submitted by Keystone
Compensation Consultants and authorizes staff to utilize the study results to prepare
implementation schedules, assist with union negotiations, finalize compensation structure
updates, and incorporate recommended updates into the 2027 budget discussions.

Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes on this 12th day of October, 2026.

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor

________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 4.A.
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Curt Boehme , Chief of Police

MEETING DATE

October 12, 2026

AGENDA ITEM:

Acceptance of Donation – Police K9 Program

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
Lino Lakes Volunteers in Public Safety (LLVIPS), a local nonprofit organization, has raised funds
to support the police department’s efforts to reimplement a K9 Program following the
retirement of K9 Argos.
BACKGROUND
Members of LLVIPS have a history of supporting public safety efforts, including contributions to
the police department’s long-standing canine program and the purchase of one of our previous
canines, K9 Justice.
Through their continued dedication and hard work, they have raised $22,500 to assist the
department with reimplementing our K9 Program. The department will utilize their donation to
cover costs associated with the purchase of a K9, officer and K9 training, and equipment
necessary to support the program.
Upon the Council’s acceptance of the donation, staff will deposit the funds into the designated
K9 fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council approve acceptance of the donation to the Police K9 Program.
ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Justin Williams, Public Works Superintendent

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

TOPIC:

Resolution No. 26-186, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, Lift Station No. 53
Rehabilitation

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

___________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting Council order the project and authorize the ad for bid for the Lift Station No.
53 Rehabilitation Project.
BACKGROUND
On September 14, 2026, the City Council approved the preparation of the plans and specifications
for the Lift Station No. 53 Rehabilitation Project. Lift Station 53 is an existing submersible lift
station with a precast wet well structure originally constructed in 1983 and reconstructed in
1989. The existing pumps were recently replaced and are anticipated to be reused as part of
the rehabilitation project. The City has indicated that the existing lift station capacity and
pumping characteristics are adequate for future use.
The proposed rehabilitation will include replacement of the lift station check valves and gate
valves inside the wet well, and the wet well hatch as well as an epoxy coating on the wet well
walls. Existing pumps will be removed during work and reinstalled upon completion.
The estimated total project cost is $240,000.00. Funding for the project is from the Sewer
Operating Fund.
The project schedule:
Description
Authorization to Proceed
Design
Bidding
Final Completion

Date
September 14, 2026
September-October 2026
October 2026
June 2027

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RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 26-186, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid for the Lift Station No. 53 Rehabilitation Project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 26-186
2. Project Plans

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-186
ORDER PROJECT, APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LIFT STATION NO. 53 REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the Lift Station No. 53
Rehabilitation Project. Project plans and specifications have been presented to the City Council
for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,
are hereby approved.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in Finance
and Commerce an advertisement for bids for the making of such improvement under
such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for two
weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received by the
Clerk, at which time they will be publicly opened at the City Hall by the City Clerk and
Engineer, will then be tabulated, and will be considered by the Council at 6:30 p.m. on
November 9th, 2026, in the Council chambers of the City Hall. Any bidder whose
responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity
to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless
sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid
bond or certified check payable to the Clerk for five (5) percent of the amount of such
bid.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October 2026.

ATTEST:

_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor

________________________
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
600 TOWN CENTER PKWY
LINO LAKES, MN 55014

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DATE: 10/6/2026

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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7A
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Michael Grochala, Community Development Director

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

TOPIC:

Resolution No. 26-179, Authorizing Application for Metropolitan
Council Planning Assistance Grant Funds

VOTE REQUIRED:
Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council authorization to apply for Metropolitan Council Planning
Assistance Grant funds for preparation of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lino Lakes is eligible for a $40,000 non-competitive Planning Assistance Grant from
the Metropolitan Council to assist with costs directly associated with the City's 2050
Comprehensive Plan Update.
The Planning Assistance Grants provide funding assistance to eligible communities to support
the required 10-year update of their local comprehensive plans. The grants are intended to
assist communities with the significant time and resources required to complete their
comprehensive plan updates. Eligible grant costs may include consultant and professional
services, staff costs, printing and publishing, and other expenses directly associated with
preparation of the Comprehensive Plan Update. All expenditures must be consistent with the
Metropolitan Council-approved work plan, budget, and executed grant agreement.
Upon execution of a grant agreement, the City must remain in compliance with statutory and
Metropolitan Council requirements for its 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Plan must be
adopted by the City and submitted to the Metropolitan Council no later than December 31,
2028. The Plan must be complete as described in the Metropolitan Council's Local Planning
Handbook, conform to metropolitan system plans, be consistent with adopted Metropolitan
Council policies, and be compatible with the plans of adjacent and affected jurisdictions. The
City will also be required to submit semi-annual progress reports, participate in a mid-point
check-in with its Metropolitan Council sector representative, maintain financial records and
supporting documentation, and submit a final report following completion of the grant.

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The Planning Assistance Grant will be disbursed in two installments. The first payment, equal to
50% of the base grant award, will be made within 35 days following acceptance of the City's
work plan and execution of the grant agreement. The remaining 50% will be paid following
Metropolitan Council review and authorization of the City's 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update,
provided the Plan meets applicable statutory requirements.
Staff is estimating a project budget of approximately $387,450 for the plan update, excluding
staff time. Acceptance of the Metropolitan Council grant would offset additional general fund
contributions. Proposed funding for the project is as follows:
Fund

Amount
$205,929
$40,000
$68,993
$52,527
$20,000

General Fund
Metropolitan Council Grant
Area and Unit Fund
Surface Water Management Fund
Park Fund
Total

$387,450

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 26-179.
ATTACHMENTS
1.

Resolution No. 26-179

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-179
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR
FUNDING TO COMPLETE ITS 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS the City of Lino Lakes must review and update its comprehensive plan as
required by the “decennial” review provision of Minnesota Statutes section 473.864,
subdivision 2; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2025, the Metropolitan Council adopted need-based
eligibility criteria for awarding available local planning assistance grant funds and established
maximum grant amounts, including bonus incentive grants, for eligible grantees to help
grantees review and update their comprehensive plans as required by the “decennial” review
provisions of Minnesota Statutes section 473.864, subdivision 2; and
WHEREAS, the City is an eligible city, county, or town in the metropolitan area as
defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121; AND
WHEREAS, planning assistance grant funds will be made available to eligible applicants
subject to terms and conditions contained in Metropolitan Council grant agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that
staff is hereby authorized to submit on behalf of the City an application to the Metropolitan
Council for Local Planning Assistance grant funds for the decennial review and update of the
City’s local comprehensive plan required under Minnesota Statutes section 473.864; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute on
behalf of the City a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for planning assistance
grant funds.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October, 2026.
___________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor

ATTEST:
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Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 7B
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Michael Grochala, Community Development Director

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

TOPIC:

Public Hearing. Approving Resolution No. 26-185, Adopting
Assessment Role, 2026 Weed Abatement Charges

VOTE REQUIRED:

Simple Majority

INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council consideration to adopt the assessment role for weed
abatement charges payable in 2026.
BACKGROUND
City Code Section 904 declares weeds or grass growing in excess of eight inches in height to be
a public nuisance. Property owners in violation of this requirement are notified and provided
an opportunity to cure the nuisance. If the violation is not addressed within a specified period
of time, City staff and/or private contractors are directed to abate the nuisance. The cost of
abatement is charged to the property owner. In the event that the property owner fails to
pay the costs incurred, the City may certify the charges against the property for collection
with property taxes as a special assessment.
Minnesota Statues § 429.101 provides for the special assessment of certain services including
weed elimination from properties. Special Assessments levied under this statute are subject to
the procedural requirements of M.S. § 429.061 which requires the determination of the costs to
be assessed and a public hearing to adopt the assessments.
There are two properties proposed to be assessed for costs incurred in 2025. The total
amount to be assessed is $352.50. The amount charged is based on staff time for completing
the work and administrative costs.
The property owners were notified by mail in accordance with the law.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 26-185.
ATTACHMENTS
1.

Resolution No. 26-185
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-185
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
2026 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 904, any weeds or grass growing upon any lot or parcel
of land in the City of Lino Lakes to a greater height than eight (8”), or which have gone or about to
go to seed are declared to be a nuisance; and
WHEREAS, certain property owners in noncompliance with such code requirements were notified
and provided the opportunity to comply with such provisions; and
WHEREAS, upon failure of the property owner to comply with the provisions of said notice, the
City Weed Inspector ordered the abatement of such nuisance, in accordance with the City Code
Section 904, and charged the property owner thereof for expenses incurred by the City; and
WHEREAS, certain properties are delinquent in the payment of such Weed Abatement charges;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and
heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment of Weed Abatement Charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota:
1.
Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit A, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named
therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of
one year, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January
2027, and shall bear interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of
this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire
assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2027.
3.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with
interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City, except that no interest shall be charged if
the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he/she
may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment remaining
unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such
payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of
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4.
The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be
collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October, 2026.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
_______________and was duly seconded by Council Member ________________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:

_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk, CMC

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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7C
STAFF ORIGINATOR:

Diane Hankee PE, City Engineer

MEETING DATE:

October 12, 2026

TOPIC:

Resolution No. 26-187, Approve Change Order No. 1, Otter Lake
Road Extension Project

VOTE REQUIRED:
Simple Majority
___________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting Council’s approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Otter Lake Road Extension
Project.
BACKGROUND
On June 22, 2026, the City Council awarded the Otter Lake Road Extension Project to North
Pine Aggregate, Inc. of Forest Lake, MN in the bid amount of $10,598,386.85. Change Order
No. 1 results in a net increase of $38,243.38 and addresses the following revisions identified
during construction:
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Upsizing the storm sewer between Structures 5408 and 5409 from a 15-inch
reinforced concrete pipe to a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe-arch to provide
additional capacity for future site drainage. The net cost of this work is $18,387.50.
This work is being done as part of a cost share agreement with the adjacent property
owner for which the City will receive 50% reimbursement.
Removal and replacement of an existing signal loop wire and associated handhole due
to a conflict with the revised curb alignment.
Installation of City-provided fire hydrants at watermain stubs within the future
roundabout to allow for watermain flushing.
Installation of a Jersey barrier to provide temporary edge protection during
excavation of the future pond along 24th Avenue.

With Change Order No. 1, the revised contract amount is $10,636,630.23. There is no change
to the contract time.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 26-187 for Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$38,243.38 for the Otter Lake Road Extension Project.

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ATTACHMENTS
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2.

Resolution No. 26-187
Change Order No. 1

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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-187
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
OTTER LAKE ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 26-117 of the council adopted on June 22, 2026,
awarding the contract for the Otter Lake Road Extension Project to North Pine Aggregate, Inc.
in the amount of $10,598,386.85; and
WHEREAS, a complete summary of costs is detailed in Change Order No. 1 in the
increased amount of $38,243.38. The Otter Lake Road Extension Project contract with North
Pine Aggregate, Inc. with Change Order No. 1 would be increased to a total contract amount of
$10,636,630.23;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota that Change Order No. 1 is approved in the increased amount of $38,243.38.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of October, 2026.

_______________________________
Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk

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