11-22-2021 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 41 Resolution No. 21-139,Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance—Finance Director Lynch 42 reported that the City approves a fee schedule annually. The schedule presented has been reviewed by 43 staff and recommended changes are noted in the ordinance. The council approved the first reading of 44 the Fee Schedule ordinance on November 8th. Staff is recommending approval of the second reading 45 and adoption of the ordinance establishing fees for 2022. 46 Councilmember Cavegn asked for an explanation of the "batch plant"permit. Community 47 Development Director Grochala noted a couple locations in the City—they are basically industrial 48 locations where they make batches of product, such as asphalt. 49 Mayor Rafferty noted the escrow deposit for an interim use. That fee went from $1,000 to $7,500. 50 Community Development Director noted that the change brings that process into the same fee 51 structure as for regular projects. 52 Councilmember Lyden asked about the fees for building permits. Is there a case where an 53 improvement would actually cost less than the permit? Community Development Director Grochala 54 suggested that he couldn't think of a case where that would occur;there is a minimum for the 55 requirement of a permit. 56 Councilmember Stoesz asked if the filing fee is appropriate for related costs to the City. City Clerk 57 Bartell responded that the cost is appropriate considering the process of receiving an Affidavit of 58 Candidacy is an easy one and the current fee amount is common among cities. 59 Councilmember Stoesz moved to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 08-21 as presented. 60 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 61 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 2r'a reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 08-21 as 62 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5;Nays none. 63 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 21-139 as presented. Councilmember 64 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 65 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 66 3A) Consider Appointment of Accounting Clerk II—Human Resources and Communications 67 Director Sawyer reviewed her written report. The report includes information on the staff 68 recommendation to appointment Ms. Christopherson to the vacated position of Accounting Clerk 11. 69 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Katie Sue Christopherson to the 70 position of Accounting Clerk 11. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on 71 a voice vote. 72 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 73 4A) Consider Resolution No.21-129 Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers 74 Agreements with the City of Lino Lakes on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department 75 —Public Safety Director Swenson explained that staff is requesting authorization to enter a joint 76 powers agreement with the State of Minnesota that authorizes access to certain state criminal justice 77 networks as appropriate and as needed to provide services. 78 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-129 as presented. Councilmember 79 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 2