07-08-2024 - Council Meeting Minutes

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DATE: TIME STARTED: TWE EVIDED: I I I LI USA Wil 164, 6 July 8,, 2024 630 PM 903 PM City Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty,, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lynde, Ruhland and Stoesz MEMBERS ABSENT: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee, City Attorney Jay Squires, Deputy Public Safety Director Kyle Weibel The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM. Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum for Public Comment. He provided first notice to those in attendance that the Sargent in Arms has been instructed to remove anyone that is disorderly. Public Comment The City Administrator noted that 23 people signed up to speak during the public comment period this evening. Dr. Abdirashid Shire, 2150 Water Mark Way, Lino Lakes, stated that he was present at the last Work Session, where he wanted to listen to the presentation by Zikar Holdings, but unfortunately,, it wasn't allowed and that agenda item was removed. He stated that it would be nice if we had listened to the presentation even though it had been presented before. He remembered a Councilmember was adamant about not hearing the presentation because the Council had heard it before and he didn't want to make any comments. He stated that, he appreciated the Mayor as well as Councilmember Cavegn that fought for the presentation to be listened. Dr. Shire stated that the second thing he want to mention is that the moratorium, that is under discussion. He stated that the City Attorney as well as the Community Development Director did mention that it is not necessary, because the Master Plan can do the work. So, he would be glad if the City Council turned that motion down, because there's no need for it. He added that the moratorium could be a precedent for future developments as well. Dr. Shire stated that even if ultimately, the motion passes or the moratorium is enacted, at least you have to appreciate the developer has invested at his time and resources. So, it'd be nice if they are going to be part of the discussion. So that their viewpoints are heard. He stated that he would be absolutely delighted if that happens, because it would show that there is some fairness in the process. He asked that even if the moratorium goes ahead, make sure we give a chance to the developer so that his input is being listened.