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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL <br /> WORK SESSION <br /> MINUTES <br /> DATE: September 25, 2023 <br /> TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM <br /> TIME ENDED: 6:26 PM <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Ruhland <br /> Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson; <br /> Police Captain William Owens; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human Resources and <br /> Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; <br /> Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. <br /> 1. Review Regular Agenda <br /> Mayor Rafferty reviewed the agenda for the Regular Meeting, with a focus on the budget <br /> agenda item last. Staff provided brief comments highlighting information contained <br /> within staff reports. <br /> Finance Director Hannah Lynch provided an overview of the budget items being brought <br /> forward for Council consideration at the Regular Meeting. She provided an explanation <br /> for the preliminary levy and the public hearing which must be conducted prior to adoption <br /> of the final budget and levy. She further advised that, regarding Agenda Item 2C, <br /> Resolution 23-97 to Cancel Debt Service Levy, whenever debt is issued the debt must be <br /> sent to the County Auditor and the City must levy the amount in the bond documents. <br /> The levy cancellatin being considered was always anticipated as there are other resources <br /> available to pay this debt; tax levy isn't necessary. <br /> Regarding the budget in general, Councilmember Lyden noted his desire to for Council to <br /> provide additional support to Alexandra House. Councilmember Cavegn concurred. <br /> Mayor Rafferty thanked them for the input. <br /> Prior to the conclusion of the Work Session, City Administrator Sarah Cotton inquired of Council <br /> support to close City buildings on October 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM—4:30 PM for a staff appreciation <br /> event.City ClerkJolleen Chaika noted that City Hall would remain open for absentee ballot voting. <br /> Council was in support of closing the buildings as requested for a staff appreciation event. <br /> The Work Session concluded at 6:26 PM. <br />