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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 17, 1999 <br /> CITY OF LINO LAKES <br /> MINUTES <br /> DATE : February 17, 1999 <br /> TIME STARTED : 5:33 p.m. <br /> TIME ENDED : 8:45 p.m. <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Dahl, Lyden,Mayor <br /> Sullivan <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT : Bergeson and Neal <br /> Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration Director, <br /> Dan Tesch(part); City Engineer,John Powell; Public Services Director,Rick DeGardner; <br /> City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Alice Divine (part); <br /> Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia <br /> AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM,RICK DEGARDNER <br /> Rick distributed a cost analysis that compared the walking route to the proposed phone <br /> read system. He stated that 16 years is the break even point on the new phone read <br /> system. <br /> Rick reviewed the advantages,and;disadvantages of converting to the new system. He <br /> noted the break even point for Route 5 is 3=5 years. <br /> This item will appear;on the regular agenda Monday, February 22, 1999. <br /> YMCA UPDATE.MARY ALICE DIVINE <br /> Kim noted there are,several residents present who have indicated an interest regarding a <br /> YMCA/Athletic Cifnplex. <br /> Mary Alice stated Jerry Shannon is putting together an analysis of options for the YMCA <br /> relating to financing. His report should be completed by March 3, 1999. The report will <br /> include bonding information and citizen impact. A list of options will also be included. <br /> Mary Alice gave an overview of the project's background for residents that were present. <br /> She answered questions from those present regarding financing and the timeline of the <br /> project. <br /> An update regarding this project will be given at the next Council work session. <br /> 1 <br />