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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 40 3A) Consider Resolution No. 21-85, Accepting ISG Consulting Services Proposal – Public 41 Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written report requesting that the council consider 42 authorize execution of a services contract with ISG Consulting to provide additional service to assist 43 in development of the hybrid-management model for the Recreation and Community Center facility. 44 He reviewed the services provided to date by ISG Consulting. There are efficiencies in continuing 45 to work with ISG. 46 Mayor Rafferty noted that the City has received a feasibility report that was prepared by ISG. He 47 recognizes that there are many things to explore yet; this will allow more info to come forward. 48 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there is a deadline for completing the service contract and Mr. 49 DeGardner remarked that there is not and it is appropriate that the contract can spread forward. 50 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-85 as presented. Councilmember 51 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 52 3B) Consider Appointment of Human Resources and Communications Manager – City 53 Administrator Cotton reviewed her written report outlining the process that brought a new 54 communications position to the City. The City’s current Human Resources Manager, Ms. Meg 55 Sawyer, will supervise that position. Staff is recommending that Ms. Sawyer be appointed to a new 56 position in recognition of those new duties. 57 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Meg Sawyer as recommended. 58 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 59 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 60 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 61 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 62 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 63 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 64 6A) Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 07-21, Establishing a Storm Water Utility – 65 Community Development Director Grochala asked the council to consider approval of the second 66 reading and passage of an ordinance that will establish a City of Lino Lakes storm water utility. This 67 would provide the City with a dedicated funding source for storm water activities. He reviewed past 68 consideration and the public input element. Staff proposes operation of a utility by January 1, 2022. 69 Mayor Rafferty noted that establishment of a storm water utility would bring transparency to how the 70 City funds storm water maintenance activities. I would also augment funding for important work 71 including funds from non-residential properties. 72 Councilmember Cavegn moved to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 07-21. Councilmember 73 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 74 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the second reading and passage of Ordinance No. 07-21 75 as presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 3; Nays, 1 76 (Stoesz). Councilmember Ruhland was absent. 77