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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 5, 2016 DRAFT 5 suggested that NAC is reputable and he does trust their judgement. Additionally Utility 180 Supervisor Tim Hillesheim has indicated that the units are functioning at 50 percent and 181 that is a problem. 182 183 Council Member Manthey recalled that NAC didn’t necessarily recommend replacement 184 – they gave information on the 19 year-old units and the outlook on their use. 185 186 Council Member Manthey noted that this decision is about two of the four civic complex 187 units. He wonders about the other two. Mr. DeGardner said they may need replacement 188 soon but, at this time, staff is just looking at the two units based partly on funding 189 available. 190 191 Council Member Rafferty noted that staff and the NAC representative suggested that the 192 units are at the end of their 20-year life but city hall didn’t open until 1999 and that’s not 193 twenty years. Is there a 20-year warranty? Mr. DeGardner said there is no warranty and 194 that 20 years is the average life of the units. 195 196 The council concurred that Mr. DeGardner will bring the matter forward for council 197 consideration. 198 199 4. Discussion about Agrihoods - Council Member Maher noted that she provided 200 the two articles included in the packet. She noted a statement about American’s interest 201 in feeling closer to the land and what they eat. She recalled speaking with an 202 Environmental Board representative and them saying that this was a discussion item for 203 the group ten years ago. She understands the complexity of it but, if it can be achieved, it 204 would really put Lino Lakes on the map. The city has a glorious farming and rural history 205 that she doesn’t want to be lost. 206 207 Mayor Reinert remarked that he likes the unique quality of the concept and he can see 208 how it would fit in the city. It would have to be an ambitious developer. Community 209 Development Director Grochala noted that the developments are clearly planned around 210 an agricultural area – current ordinances would allow for it so it ultimately comes down 211 to economics. You’d want to look at an area that supports agriculture well. 212 213 Council Member Maher suggested that she understands the challenges but feels the 214 concept would fit well in this community. She will be happy to contact developers and 215 speak about interest. 216 217 Council Member Maher added that she’s spoken to many residents who are interested in 218 keeping chickens (not currently allowed). 219 220 5. Proposal to Reinstate Office Specialist Position to Full-Time Hours - 221 Administrator Karlson explained that Ms. Fogarty was recently cut to half-time but it has 222 been difficult since then for support staff to keep up. Additionally, there is now a 223 maternity leave coming up. He proposes that this position be reinstated to full time, 224