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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES <br /> 2 MINUTES <br /> 3 <br /> 4 DATE : May 3,2021 <br /> 5 TIME STARTED : 6:00 p.m. <br /> 6 TIME ENDED : 10:45 p.m. <br /> 7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz,Lyden,Rub land, <br /> 8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty <br /> 9 MEMBERS ABSENT : None <br /> 10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director H a Lynch; <br /> 11 Director of Public Safety John Swenson; Environmental Coordinator Andrew N lson; <br /> 12 Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larse ; Public <br /> 13 Services Director Rick DeGardner; City Clerk Julie Bartell <br /> 14 1. Anoka County Assessor—Preview for Board of Appeals and Equal' ation - <br /> 15 County Assessor Alex Guggenberger reviewed the written board report as well as the <br /> 16 process expected for the board meeting. He also reviewed the Assessor's Office staff <br /> 17 who have worked with Lino Lakes properties;they have changed process to hav all staff <br /> 18 looking at all cities for certain processes. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Councilmember Ruhland noted that the number of sales has increased from October 2019 <br /> 21 to October 2020. What's normal in a typical year? Assessor Guggenberger relied that <br /> 22 he expects this year the sales will go down and the price will go up; it depends on the year <br /> 23 and situation and he doesn't see anything unusual in Lino Lakes; also when it's new <br /> 24 homes it can drive up the cost figure. Councilmember Ruhland asked if the county's <br /> 25 goal is to visit properties at least every five years and Mr. Guggenberger said yes and <br /> 26 noted new process that helps get as accurate data as possible. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Councilmember Stoesz noted a new area in the City(technology corridor) and h <br /> 29 wonders if there is any policy that could be helpful. Mr. Guggenberger suggest d that <br /> 30 the assessor doesn't really get involved in the taxing element for properties but would in <br /> 31 the area of valuation and they have a process that includes data for that market;they work <br /> 32 with the community development professionals as well. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 There was also discussion about what happens when unpermitted improvements are <br /> 35 encountered. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 Councilmember Lyden thanked Mr. Guggenberger for his professional service. <br /> 38 2. Utility Rate Study Presentation —Patty Kettles,Baker Tilly,reviewed a <br /> 39 PowerPoint Presentation that included information on the following: <br /> 40 -Purpose(determine the appropriate rate structures and other revenue sources needed for <br /> 41 operations and the financing of capital improvements to the water and sewer system); <br /> 42 -History of Water and Sewer Fund Observations; expenses have been greater than <br /> 1 <br />