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Council members express concerns on net density Lino Lakes has been identified by the Met Council as a designated Suburban Edge community. Suburban Edge communities include cities, townships and portions of both that are primarily located on the edge of the Metropolitan Service Area (MUSA) and that were primarily developed after the 1990s. Communities designated Suburban Edge are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at a minimum average net density of 3.5 units per acre for new development and redevelopment. “That 3.5 units per acre only applies to areas of new growth. So where are you going to accommodate those additional people, additional households that we’ve predicted in your local forecast. And that also is just a net number,” Dvorak explained. SEE IMAGINE 2050, PAGE 2

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LINO LAKES — Lino Lakes City Council members have raised a few concerns with the Metropolitan (Met) Council’s Imagine 2050 Plan, and how it will impact the city. “It (Imagine 2050) is a system plan for parks, water resources, transportation, wastewater and (kind of) is a regional bubble for how we can save money and make a sustainable environment and sustainable system for people living in the seven counties,” Met Council District 11 Representative Dr. Gail Cederberg said. District 11 covers the Anoka County cities of Centerville, Columbus and Lino Lakes. The district also covers cities and townships in Ramsey and Washington counties (See pull out box for a full list of district cities and townships). The 2050 regional planning vision, according to Cederberg, is to create a “prosperous, equitable and resilient region with abundant opportunities for all to live, work, play and thrive.” There are five policy plans included in the regional vision. These plans include land use, transportation, water resources, regional parks and housing. Sector Representative Emma Dvorak, who was also present at the work session, presented key elements of Imagine 2050 and its implications for Lino Lakes to city staff and the City Council.

LINO LAKES — The Lino Lakes City Council and city staff members continue to discuss the next steps in the Town Center South Master Plan project. The city has partnered with Tushie Montgomery Architects (TMA) to update the master plan for the Town Center Area, which is located south of I-35W (See “9 acres of land may undergo study on potential development,” Quad Community Press, Dec. 9, 2025).

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IMAGINE 2050: City and regional net density to increase from 3.0 to 3.5 District 11 cities and townships: Anoka County: • Centerville • Columbus • Lino Lakes Ramsey County: • Gem Lake • White Bear Lake Washington County: • Afton • Bayport • Birchwood Village • Dellwood • Forest Lake • Grant • Hugo • Lake Elmo • Lake St. Croix Beach

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• Lakeland • Lakeland Shores • Mahtomedi • Marine on St. Croix • Oak Park Heights • Pine Springs • St. Mary’s Point • Scandia • Stillwater • White Bear Lake • Willernie • Northeast quadrant of Woodbury • Baytown Township • May Township • Stillwater Township • West Lakeland Township

This means the city could have 10 units per acre in one area of the city and 1.5 units per acre in another, as long as it nets out to 3.5 units per acre on average. Council Member Julia Nelson said development has been a huge issue in the city among its residents. “Most Lino residents feel that we are being forced by the Met Council to build too much, too rapidly, too fast,” she said. “We have huge wetlands here and open spaces that we want to protect.” Council Member Chris Lyden agreed with Nelson regarding development and the net density requirements placed on the city by the Met Council.

“When people can’t get out of their driveway, that’s a qualityof-life issue. If Lake Drive is all bumper to bumper, that’s a quality-of-life issue. I want you (Dvorak and Cederberg) to be aware of those facts and those conversations that we can have about density,” he said. As someone who has lived in rural areas, cities and small towns, Cederberg noted, there is this balance, and it is how you plan for development. “It is what you have to plan for, where you’re going to plan for and how you’re going to plan for that,” she said. “You are part of the Metropolitan Council; you are part of the region, and the density is going from 3 to 3.5… Hugo and Forest Lake settled on 3.5.”

She added that working with Dvorak, the net density is attainable without the hardship, especially when more communication is involved. “The more communication, the more we come up and talk to you … Looking at things before they’re submitted to the (Met) council, the more we can save time and money.” For more information about the regional development guide or to view the city’s 2025 System Statement, visit handbook. metrocouncil.org/communitypages. Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

Regional development guide includes 5 policy plans: • 2050 Land Use Plan • 2050 Transportation Policy Plan • 2050 Water Resources Policy Plan • 2050 Regional Parks Policy Plan • 2050 Housing Plan

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Details: Bring a lunch and learn about a local natural or cultural history topic from a naturalist and walk the trails. Contact: anokacountyparks.com

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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 Where: Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview Details: Join Assistant Curator of Glass, Linnea Seidling, for a tour of the current exhibition “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers RetroPerspective.” No registration required. Contact: cafesjianarttrust.org/education-programs

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When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 Where: Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, 4600 Churchill St., Shoreview Details: You and your baby will join museum educators and other families for an enriching, and supportive first introduction to an art museum. No registration required. Contact: cafesjianarttrust.org/education-programs

World Snow Sculpting Championship When: Jan. 13-25 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Competition brings top snow sculptors from around the world. Walk through the finished sculptures, visit the indoor market and concessions tent, and listen to live music at the block party Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. Full list of activities online. Contact: worldsnowsculptingstillwatermn.com

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When: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 Where: Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St. N. Details: Public invited to taste red and white chili to support American Legion Family Day of April 25. Contest entrants should drop off chili and baked items by 11:30 a.m.; register prior to event. Contact: 651-255-1432 or facebook

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hen I was younger, my mom used to say I was “painfully shy.” It was hard for me to make new friends at school, talk to new people on my gymnastic team and put myself out there. I don’t know why I was so shy. Maybe it was because I was worried to say the “wrong” thing or ask the “wrong” questions when trying to get to know someone. I also think a part of me was scared they would run off to their typical friend group and say I was “strange” or “weird” and never talk to me again.

I was shy all throughout middle school and high school. I had a close group of friends, and I was content with my inner circle. During random car ride conversations, it would Madeline’s occasionally come up that when my friends first met me, they couldn’t Mail believe how quiet I was. Honestly, I Madeline Dolby never knew how to respond to their comments. So, I would smile and say, “My mom likes to say I’m ‘painfully shy.’ I’m working on it.” As a freshman in college, I was determined to break out of my comfort zone and make new friends on the track team. It was the first time I didn’t know a single person, not even through a mutual connection. So before practice officially started, I had set a goal for myself. If my new teammates would not approach me, I would approach them and try to start conversation. The first day of practice I introduced myself to Rachel, who was also a freshman and is still one of my closest friends. We had a class together and I recognized her from it. During warm up, I walked up to her and said “Hi, my name is Maddy. I think we’re in the same microeconomics class.” And we’ve been friends ever since. I would love to say from that moment forward I was nothing but a chatterbox, but I was “painfully shy” up until about my sophomore year. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I no longer was “painfully shy.” Between making new friends on the track team and in my classes, I think my fear of saying the wrong thing or asking the wrong questions disappeared. Honestly, I think the reason I stopped being extremely shy is because I became comfortable with who I am as a person. If someone and I don’t get along, I no longer put all the blame on myself if the conversation is a bit of a disaster or the relationship doesn’t stem into a friendship. Sometimes people’s personalities don’t always match. I realized I am not going to be friends with every single person I meet, and that’s totally okay. Two weeks ago, I was in a New Year’s Eve wedding. I knew three of the nine bridesmaids through mutual connections, but I had never talked to them one-onone. I knew where the girls lived and what they did for work, but that was about it. It was a bit awkward at first, but by the end of the rehearsal dinner you would have thought we’d been friends our whole lives. What I’ve realized over the years is that growing up is weird. It can be a bit painful at times. But those growing pains can encourage growth and change. If I hadn’t put myself out there and introduced myself to Rachel first, I would’ve never broken free of my “painfully shy” curse. One of my goals this past year was to stop worrying so much about the silence that can follow the end of a conversation. The silence doesn’t mean I’m not getting along with that person, or they don’t like me. It doesn’t mean they’re thinking poorly of me. Sometimes the silence can mean we’re reflecting on what the other said. I’ve been learning to sit with the silence, and I’ve found that it’s surprisingly peaceful.

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Taking the next step: CFD merges with SBM Fire

t’s a New Year and many of us have resolved to make changes in our lives. The same is also true for our local cities. On Jan. 1 Circle Pines and Centerville took the next step in providing fire services to our residents, entering a new contract with the Spring Lake Park/Blaine/ Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department. Some history: We’ve always known that cities that colMovers & laborate and Shakers share resources get more bang Matt Percy for their buck. That’s why the Centennial Fire District (CFD) was formed in the mid-eighties and for thirty years we all benefitted from that joint effort. When Lino Lakes left CFD in 2015 costs predictably increased. Circle Pines and Centerville stepped up to keep CFD running but after several years it was clear it was not sustainable for our taxpayers. Then in 2021 we negotiated a deal with SBM to provide CFD with leadership. That worked great, leading to better coordination between the two departments, many cross-training opportunities for our firefighters

and faster turnout. Now we are growing even closer by having SBM provide all fire services for our two cities. What does this mean for us? For starters it will improve our response times. SBM employs a duty-crew model which means that, unlike a traditional volunteer department, firefighters work an assigned shift in the station. When a call comes in, they are ready to hop on trucks and roll out very quickly. The sooner they arrive at the scene, the better chance they have to provide aid to injured, contain the fire and minimize property damage. Next, SBM is expanding our coverage hours. CFD Station 1 is being converted with bunks to house duty crews round the clock every day of the year. This will allow our firefighters to respond to calls in Centerville and Circle Pines at any time of the day or night. Finally, this will streamline our operations, allowing for better placement of stations, personnel and equipment. Did you know that for many years CFD and SBM each had a station within just one mile of each other? With this merger SBM is retiring their station in southern Blaine and CFD Station 1 will take over its coverage area. Axing redundancies cuts costs and we are already reaping the benefits. Circle Pines’ fire budget in 2026 will drop 10%

compared to what we paid in 2025. In a nutshell: Our service is going up and our cost is going down. Now that’s something you don’t often hear these days! Every decision brings tradeoffs, and this move means that with all fire operations now being run by SBM, the Centennial Fire District will be retired. CFD has made a long and proud impact in our communities and that will continue. SBM will be hosting many of the events that CFD made so special. Last month many of us saw the amazing, much larger, Santa parade that included vehicles from both CFD and SBM. There will be more great events like that as our combined departments work together to connect with our residents. I am thrilled that nearly all CFD firefighters will be joining SBM. The department pays their firefighters a very competitive wage and has a pension plan that is better than the old one at CFD. Our people are going to be taken care of well. As 2026 rolls along I wish you good luck with your resolutions; it’s critical to stick to the plan and see it through. Circle Pines, Centerville and SBM will be doing the same as we all work towards a brighter future. Matt Percy is the mayor of Circle Pines.

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Council members Chris Lyden and Julia Nelson both agreed the Planning and Zoning Board and the Economic Development Authority Committee should be a part of the initial planning group. “I’m all for the council, PNZ and EDAC being involved,” Lyden said. “I think the more minds, voices and perspectives, the better.” Grochala explained that there are two pieces to the planning process. One piece involves a market study to find out what opportunities are available at The Rookery to bring in more members and what activities might enhance the building. “We know there is very little space to continue to grow with what we

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have as an existing product,” Mayor Rob Rafferty said. “Is the investment there for us to move it forward? Whether that is to create avenues of rental space, whether it’s basketball, volleyball, pickleball. Space to … have tournaments. Whatever it might be.” Once completed, the market study will help city staff create development concepts for the area. The initial planning group may meet later this month or sometime in February. The council did not take any formal action. It was discussion only. Editor Madeline Dolby can be reached at 651-407-1226 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

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The Children’s Theatre Company will put on P.D. Eastman’s classic “Go, Dog. Go!” alongside its Spanish counterpart “Ve, Perro, Ve!” in partnership with the Northtown Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. This program is intended for children 2 to 6 years old. Teaching artists will lead students and their families in active games to bring characters to life using physicality and imaginations. The Northtown Library is located at 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine. For more information, or to register, visit anokacounty.libcal.com/ event/15518596.

The Royal Ball, hosted by The Rookery Activity Center, will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Activities will include crafts, refreshments, games and dancing. All participants can dress in their favorite princess/prince costume or outfit. Registration is required and closes on Sunday, Jan. 18. To sign up, or for more information, go to linolakes. us/499/Royal-Ball. The Rookery Activity Center is located at 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes.

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Ninety-eight mayors from across the state of Minnesota have signed a letter to state leaders that details their concerns regarding rising costs and financial pressures cities are facing due to mandates imposed by the state. Two mayors in Press Publications coverage area signed the letter, including the Mayor of Grant Jeff Giefer and Mayor Mike Murphy of Lexington.

The letter reads in part, “As mayors representing cities of every size across the State of Minnesota, we are on the front lines of delivering essential services, maintaining public safety, and ensuring that our communities remain places where families and businesses can thrive. It is from this position of direct responsibility that we write to express deep concern — and growing frustration — about the fiscal direction of the state and its increasing impact on our cities and the residents we serve.”

“As mayors, we are committed to responsible budgeting, fiscal restraint, and delivering high-quality local services. Yet there is a growing disconnect between state-level fiscal decisions and the strain they place on the cities we lead. When the state expands programs or shifts responsibilities without stable funding, it is our residents—families, seniors, businesses, and workers—who ultimately bear the cost.”

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POLICE REPORTS The Centennial Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers conducted a traffic stop Dec. 31 near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Lovell Road in Lexington due to a violation. • Officers responded Jan. 1 to the area of Lake Drive and Village Parkway in Circle Pines for a property damage crash. • Police responded Jan. 2 to an unwanted person at a business in the 6800 block of 20th Avenue in Centerville. • Jan. 2, police took a delayed report of theft from a motor vehicle in the 3900 block of Restwood Road in Lexington. • Officers initiated a warrant attempt Jan. 2 in the 8900 block of Arona Avenue in Lexington. • Police responded Jan. 3 to a noise complaint in the 0 block of South Drive in Circle Pines. No issues were found. • Police conducted a traffic stop Jan. 5 near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and West Road in Circle Pines. • Police responded Jan. 6 to a report of suspicious activity in the 9300 block of Syndicate Avenue in Lexington.

• Police fielded a phone call Jan. 6 regarding explicit images being disseminated at a school in the 1600 block of Lakeland Circle in Centerville. The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • An officer responded Dec. 29 to a local service station in the 6500 block of Ware Road on a report of an unwanted male. The officer investigated and determined no crime had been committed. • An officer responded Dec. 29 to a two-vehicle property damage accident with no injuries in the 2300 block of Main Street. One vehicle remained operational, and the other driver arranged for a private tow. • Officers responded Dec. 30 to a residence in the 700 block of Vicky Lane and arrested an adult male on an outstanding warrant. The male was booked in jail. • Officers responded Dec. 31 to a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 6300 block of Hodgson Road. An adult female was arrested for third-degree

DWI, obstruction of the legal process and assault of a police officer. • While on patrol Jan. 1, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Main Street and found the driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was subsequently arrested for second-degree DUI. • Officers responded Jan. 1 to a report of a male trespassing at a residence in the 6200 block of Otter Lake Road. The male was arrested for trespassing and booked in Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded Jan. 1 to a residence in the 2100 block of Jasper Court to arrest a male pursuant to a warrant. The male was arrested without incident and booked in jail. • Officers responded Jan. 2 to a report of a suspicious person in the caller’s driveway in the 6700 block of Timberwolf Trail. The person left the area prior to officers’ arrival. • While on patrol Jan. 2, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Main Street. The adult male driver had a sign-and-release warrant and was provided with a new court date. • Officers responded Jan. 2 to a report of a property damage accident in the

6700 block of 21st Avenue S. involving a motor vehicle versus personal property. There were no injuries, and the vehicle was driven from the scene. • While on patrol Jan. 3 an officer stopped in the 2200 block of Main Street to check on a vehicle on the side of the road. The driver was ultimately arrested for underage drinking and driving. • Officers responded Jan. 3 to a report of a physical domestic incident in the 500 block of Hawthorn Road. Officers arrested one adult male for domestic assault. • Officers responded Jan. 3 to a report of an assault of an adult male in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue. The adult male was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers took a phone call report Jan. 3 regarding a female causing damage to property in the 100 block of Morgan Lane. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers were dispatched Jan. 4 to a residential burglar alarm in the 6400 block of Hokah Drive. Officers checked the house and found no problems. Officers made contact with the homeowner.

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Greta Myers, of Lino Lakes, who switched from hockey to speed skating as a high school freshman, is headed for the Winter Olympics with Team USA. Myers made the Olympics lineup in the 1,500 meters, placing second in the trials held at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee from January 2-5. The 21-year-old qualified in a solo re-skate. She had

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Two steals in the last half minute helped Centennial pick up its second win, over Elk River 57-54, at home Friday evening. Tristan Hanson netted 15 points and Zach Espinosa 14. Logan Mielke stole the ball with 30 seconds left and sank two free throws for a three-point lead, and Zach Espinosa made a steal before time expired. The Cougars (2-9) lost to Park Center 80-64 Tuesday and to Woodbury 58-51 on Saturday. Against Park Center, Espinoza sank 19 points and Hanson 17. Joseph Jacobs led the Pirates with 25. Against Woodbury, Brady Anderson had 13 points and Teagan Mortenson eight.

The Centennial/Spring Lake Park boys and girls teams each placed second of ten teams behind Northwest Alpine (Osseo, Maple Grove and Park Center) in the second of five Northwest Suburban meets on Thursday at Wild Mountain, their home course. The Blaine boys and Anoka girls placed third. The girls were nipped 580 to 574. “Another extremely close race that is making the conference season both exciting and fun,” Coach Derrick Taylor noted. Gwen Halverson placed third, Hailey Peterson fourth and Hadley Goochey fifth. Hannah Lofgren was 17th and Ella Nelson 19th. For the boys, Caleb Nelson placed third, a personal best. Ryan Quinn was 19th, Luke Peterson 28th and Griffen Lofgren 29th. “We have a lot of ski racing left, and it’s time to dig deep,” Taylor told his team. “Remember our focus of putting the passion and the process first — and the results will follow.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL Centennial (5-9) posted a 68-50 win over Park Center (7-3) at home Tuesday, led by Sydney Schmitz with 21 points. Natalie Lauinger added 12 points, Brooklyn Larson nine, Addy Sears eight and Amelia Delmedico seven for the Cougars. Lync

her freshman varsity season when she quit hockey to take up speed skating full time. She had been doing both for two years. In the last two world championships, Myers placed fifth in Team Pursuit, 15th in Mass Start and 20th in the 1500 in 2025 and 15th in the 3000 in 2024. In the 2022-23 season, she set national junior records in the 500, 1000 and 1500 and earned four medals at the world junior championships including overall silver.

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CSLP skaters cruise with 2 more wins Centennial/Spring Lake Park girls hockey is 16-2-1 after foiling a strong Farmington team 4-1 Saturday and blanking Blaine 6-0 on Tuesday. The Cougars are 7-0 in the NWSC with a two-game lead. Farmington (15-4-1) got the first goal, by Payton Blom, but the Cougars led 2-1 at the end of the first period on goals by Jozie Kelzenberg and Melanie Reff. Kelzenberg, and Lillian Renslow made it 4-1 in the third period. The Cougars had 32 shots and No. 11 Farmington had 31. Kaia Wieland made 30 saves and Avery Wagner had two assists. Against Blaine, Kelzenberg, a freshman, drilled three goals, Wagner two and Katie Ball one. Mia Sutch made four assists. Madison Orlett in goal made 11 saves. Let’s Play Hockey has the Cougars ranked No. 2 behind Holy Family Catholic. The Cougars beat Holy

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Brooke Ueland (12) of Centennial/Spring Lake Park scrapped for the puck with Blaine’s Emmy Lee (10) with Melanie Reff (24) looking on, during the Cougars in over the Bengals.

Family in the Edina holiday tournament, but the Fire won two previous encounters. Neither has lost to anyone else. Bruce Strand

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7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13—at Rogers 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17—at Holy Family Catholic

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6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15— vs. Park Center

7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13—vs. Champlin Park 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15—at Blaine

BOYS BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13—vs. Champlin Park 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15—vs. Blaine

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 145, SECOND SERIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on January 8, 2026, Ordinance #145, Second Series, entitled “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2026” was adopted by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance #145, Second Series the City Council has directed that a title and summary be prepared for publication pursuant to Minn. Stat. 412.191, Subd 4. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a complete, printed copy of Ordinance #145, Second Series is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, MN, or will be mailed to anyone requesting it by telephone (651) 429-3232. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the general purpose of the ordinance is to adopt fees and charges for various purposes. Section 1. This section adopts fees and charges including fees related to garbage/utility account certification, utility rates and charges, animal licensing, burning permits, fees for use of right-of-ways and excavations in streets, fees for business licensing, fees and deposits related building activities, fees for sign permits, development fees including fees in lieu of park dedications, planning and zoning fees, and fees for services including supplying copies and maps, and fees for vacation of streets and easements. Section 2. This section authorizes this summary of the ordinance be published in lieu of the entire text of the ordinance. Section 3. This section provides that the ordinance is effective on publication of this summary. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has by at least a 4/5 vote, approved this Public Notice. APPROVED this 8th day of January, 2026. Published one time in the Quad Community Press on January 13, 2026.

CITY OF LINO LAKES ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2026 REHABILITATION PROJECT

GENERAL NOTICE City of Lino Lakes (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of 2026 Rehabilitation Project. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00AM local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Lino Lakes will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 312.626.6799 and entering Meeting ID 956 066 2248 and Passcode 513367. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening. The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: Mill and Overlay Improvements 34,000 S Y Mill Bituminous Surface (1.5”) 2,000 LF Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter 3,500 TON Bituminous Pavement (All Types) 70 EACH Adjust Frame & Ring Casting 5 EACH Gate Valve Bolt Replacement (8”-16”) 6 EACH Remove and Replace Gate Valve (8”-16”) 30 LF 8”-16” DIP Watermain Mill and Overlay Improvements (Bid Alternate) 5,500 SY Mill Bituminous Surface (1.5”) 1 EACH Remove Gate Valve 200 LF Remove and Replace Concrete Curb and Gutter 650 TON Bituminous Pavement (All Types) 10 EACH Adjust Frame & Ring Casting 1 EACH Gate Valve Bolt Replacement (8”) 10 LF 8” DIP Watermain The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Lino Lakes shall comply with the provisions of the statute. Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www.questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #10000848 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. DATED: January 9, 2026 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL of Lino LakesMN Michael Grochala, Community Development City Director, Lino Lakes, Published two times in the Quad Community Press Budget on January 6 and 13, 2026. Summary Statement

CITY OF LINO LAKES

The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2026 budget information concerning the City of Lino Lakes to SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT interested citizens. The report budgetisistopublished accordance with MN Statutes Section 471.6965. not to The purpose of this provide in summary 2026 budget information concerning theThis Citybudget of LinoisLakes complete; citizens. the complete be examined at the City Offices, 600 Town Center Parkway, LinoThis Lakes, MN is not interested Thebudget budgetmay is published in accordance with MN Statutes Section 471.6965. budget complete; the complete budgethours. may beThe examined at the City Offices, Town Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 55014 during regular business City Council adopted this 600 budget on Center December 8, 2025. during regular business hours. The City Council adopted this budget on December 8, 2025. Gen eral Fun d Reven ues Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenue Federal State County Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Other Fin an cin g Sources Transfers from Other Funds Total Reven ues an d Other Fin an cin g Sources Expen ditures General Government Public Safety Streets and Highways Solid Waste Abatement Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Community Development Other Fin an cin g Uses Transfers to Other Funds Total Expen ditures an d Other Fin an cin g Uses In crease (Decrease) in Fun d Balan ce Property Tax Levy Requiremen t to Fun d this Budget

2024 Actual

2025 Budget

2026 Budget

$10,399,167 133,969 382 1,143,987

$11,349,814 155,000 0 973,709

$13,094,229 145,000 0 1,044,589

98,889 881,344 77,429 557,880 96,282 301,634 35,218

30,000 798,500 93,304 450,996 76,000 75,000 48,000

30,000 900,500 77,668 463,013 81,000 85,000 48,000

20,000

13,746,181

14,050,323

15,968,999

2,718,462 6,435,117 1,787,741 67,058 997,320 180,853 302,543

2,727,100 7,245,187 2,074,804 93,304 1,103,332 184,916 621,680

2,963,332 8,994,754 2,087,890 97,763 968,444 188,933 667,883

284,550

12,773,644

14,050,323

15,968,999

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$10,394,606

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