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COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> MINUTES <br /> DATE: May 22, 2023 <br /> TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM <br /> TIME ENDED: 7:01 PM <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz,Lyden,Ruhland, <br /> Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty <br /> Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director <br /> Michael Grochala; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; Human Resources Director Meg <br /> Sawyer; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Public Comment was opened at 6:33 PM. <br /> Mr. Rick Wagner, 169 Glenview Avenue, addressed Council with concerns regarding his <br /> membership at the Rookery. He said that when he signed up for his annual membership, he was <br /> told that his grandchildren could join him at open swim on the weekends for free. Mr. Wagner <br /> advised that he has brought his grandchildren with him to swim 15 times with no issues; <br /> however, last Sunday when they arrived he was told he would need to pay $7 per child. He said <br /> he spoke with the manager on duty who confirmed that there is no free admission but that each <br /> member is granted four(4) guest passes so he was able to utilize that option last Sunday. He later <br /> spoke with Lisa,the Rookery director, who told him that the rules state no free admission. He <br /> asked Council for information about this as he feels he was misled. Mayor Rafferty asked Mr. <br /> Wagner to provide his phone number to staff so that further follow-up could be conducted. <br /> Mr. Fred Headwater, 8105 Diane Street. He inquired if the city was still considering an <br /> apartment building in the vicinity of Lake Drive and Main Street. Mayor Rafferty advised that <br /> developer considering the project has walked away from the concept at this time. Community <br /> Development Director Michael Grochala also noted that the property remains for sale. <br /> No further public comment was received and Public Comment was closed at 6:37 PM. <br /> SETTING THE AGENDA <br /> The agenda was approved as presented with no additions or changes. <br /> 1. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for May 22, 2023 (Check No. 118582 through <br /> 118656) in the Amount of$446,555.15 <br /> B. Consider Approval of May 8, 2023 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Minutes <br /> C. Consider Approval of May 8, 2023 Work Session Minutes <br />