07-22-2024 - Council Work Session Minutes

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There were no further questions or objection by the Council to the proposal to pass on the credit card processing fees as presented. 4. Review the Regular Agenda Mayor Rafferty noted that the Lino Lakes Ambassadors and Candidates would be present at the Regular Meeting, during the Special Presentation portion of the meeting. The Public Safety Director stated that the American Legion prepared the presentation that would be given this evening at the Regular Meeting for the Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Awards. Mayor Rafferty stated that the American Legion awards are prestigious, and it was impressive that Lino Lakes Police and Fire Departments were both receiving an award this year. Councilmember Ruhland stated that he would like to pull Item 113, Consider Approval of May 28, 2024 Work Session Minutes, from the Consent Agenda this evening as he has proposed edits. Councilmember Ruhland stated that he would also like to pull Item 1G, Consider Resolution No. 24-101, Authorizing the Issuance of a Solicitor Permit to Sunburn Construction (DBA Everlight Solar) as he would like to abstain from the vote due to a conflict of interest. The Human Resources/Communications Manager reported that current Lino Lakes employee Jessica Crowe would be moving to the Investigative Assistant role with the appointment recommended this evening. She also reported that the Public Works Maintenance Worker has a proposed start date of July 23, 2024. The City Administrator stated that the Public Works appointment would bring the department to full strength. The Council discussed the Fire Department staffing levels and recent promotions. Mayor Rafferty stated that the City Attorney would be present this evening to render his opinion regarding the petitions that were recently received by the City. The City Engineer reported that the Pine Haven public hearing would be similar to the project public hearing recently held by the Council. She noted that since that meeting the City website has been updated to answer some of the questions that were brought up at that meeting.