03-04-2024 Council Work Session Minutes

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City Administrator Sarah Cotton noted that at the present time, Vehicle 503 is available to staff to use but only temporarily as it is designated to the vacant utilities position; the availability of this vehicle has reduced reimbursement requests which will increase significantly if there is not a vehicle available for staff to use to conduct their daily work. Community Development Director Michael Grochala provided further examples of the ways that staff use the vehicle. Councilmember Stoesz asked what employees are required to provide when driving a city vehicle. Administrator Cotton advised that the City covers insurance but that any employee who may be asked to operate a city vehicle is required to provide proof of a valid drivers licese. City Council concurred with repurposing Vehicle 301 for staff use and selling Vehicles 397 and 398. 7. HF 4009/SF 3964"Missing Middle Housing" Bill City Administrator Sarah Cotton provided a brief update on pending legislation which may have an impact on local control related to zoning and land use preemption provisions. She noted that the bills are moving quickly through committees and gaining traction; she encouraged Councilmember and residents to reach out to the state legislators with concerns. 8. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions, City Council Mayor Rafferty provided an update on a recent Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) meeting and a grant opportunity that was discussed related to smart irrigation controllers. Councilmember Ruhland asked for updates on various projects; Community Development Director Grochala provided brief updates. Councilmember Stoesz suggested that several Councilmembers be designated to attend to Blue Heron Days. 9. Adjourn The Work session was concluded at 8:19 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on March 25, 2024. Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk ' .b Raff- ty, Mayor