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• Attended the all boards meeting, Northwest Quadrant meeting. <br />Attended the March 61h EDAC meeting. Two commercial development brokers <br />were present to discuss business development. They reviewed the need for <br />housing development to support commercial development. <br />Councilmember Stoesz confirmed as a Representative to the North Metro TV Board he <br />did not support paying for a hiring process to find a new Executive Director. Noting that <br />the revenues generated have been positive under the current management structure. <br />Councilmember Stoesz also stated that the North Metro TV discussions regarding <br />merging with a larger cable consortium have stalled for now and that the only city still <br />considering alternatives is Fridley. <br />Councilmember Stoesz requested that the City Clerk provide information on the number <br />of cities that have odd vs. even year municipal elections. He noted that this information <br />would be useful to the City Council as well as for the public as this is discussed. <br />Mayor Rafferty requested that the Assistant City Administrator job classification and <br />hiring information be presented at the next Cify Council Work Session for discussion. <br />4. Review Regular Agenda <br />The Council reviewed the proposed Franchise Extension Agreement with Comcast. It <br />was noted there was support for this amendment by the North Metro TV Commission. <br />The Community Development Director reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments <br />relating to zoning districts and business license fees for cannabis businesses. <br />The Community Development Director reviewed the proposed amendment to the <br />professional services agreement with MnSpect, LLP for building inspection work. <br />The City Engineer reviewed the homeowner application to secure utility services from <br />the City of Shoreview through a Joint Power Agreement between the City of Lino Lakes <br />and City of Shoreview. <br />5. Adjournment <br />Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. <br />These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on March 24, 2025. <br />/os��. <br />Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />7t2r- <br />n'-Ch- <br />R R fferty, Mayor <br />