02-10-25 - Council Work Session Minutes

Home Search

reading of the license regulation ordinance and that it would be brought back for second reading on February 24th. The Planning & Zoning Board is also reviewing the zoning element of the cannabis regulations and a first reading of the ordinance amending the zoning code would be brought back on February 24th for first reading, with second reading/adoption scheduled for March 2025. The City Engineer reviewed the decorative lighting plan for the CSAH 49/CRJ Roundabout Project. Noting that final payment is requested. The Council discussed that the roadway lighting is not uniform. They questioned options for city sign age/lighting. It was identified that the requirements of the county and limitations of the site require the different light styles and do not support sign age/lighting within the roundabout. The City Engineer stated that the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project bids came back favorable. As a result, the bid alternatives are recommended for approval with the bid award this evening. This will advance the 2026 project list as well. It was noted that while the contractor has not worked in Lino Lakes before, the project manager has successfully managed projects in Lino Lakes for another company in the past. The Environmental Coordinator reviewed the North Oaks Company project, Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The next consideration is for the need for an environmental Impact Statement. He stated that it is recommended that the City Council make a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement by the North Oaks Company, mixed use development project. 4. Administrative Update The Interim City Administrator reported the following staffing updates: The Public Services/Parks & Recreation Department has posted for the summer seasonal workers. A recycling intern has been hired within the Community Development Department. The Community Development Specialist position vacancy has been posted. The hiring process for the City Administrator is moving forward and a number of applications have been received to date with the closing date pending. The Public Services Administrative Assistant has been designated as back-up for the City Clerk position. The Interim City Administrator provided an overview of the Citygate report and action items to date. He reviewed the Emergency Management role and identified that this is a critical role and is planned to have a depth of three trained managers. The Fire Department is anticipated to hold the Emergency Management title, with Public Safety Page 2 of 3