09-11-2023 Council Meeting Minutes

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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: September 11, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:33 PM TIME ENDED: 7:09 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed in honor of the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented: No additions or changes were made. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened at 6:35 PM. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, addressed Council to share information about meetings he has attended at the Rice Creek Watershed District and conversations he has had with others who he believes have dealt with issues similar to those he is dealing with regarding his property and wetlands. Mr. Stowe also advised the audience that he is running for City Council and he thanked those in attendance who wear a badge. Mr. Robert Schack spoke to Council on behalf of the Centerville Lake Association. He discussed extensive algae blooms which are greatly impacting Centerville Lake. He shared past actions of the association to address invasive species though those actions did not impact on algae blooms. At this time, the association is seeking a grant to treat the lake, though the grant will not cover the entire costs of the treatment. He advised that the association may be seeking funding assistance from the City of Lino Lakes, as well as Centerville, in the future to help cover the remaining costs. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:44 PM. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty