06-02-25 - Council Work Session Minutes

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The City Planner stated that this project is at the Concept Plan stage and as a result a meeting date has not been identified for formal action. 7. Water & Sewer 1PA w/ White Bear Township The Community Development Director stated that the Wilkinson Waters development, located in the northwest quadrant of Centerville Road and County Road J is proposed to be served by White Bear Township utilities. Staff has been working with both the Township and the City of North Oaks on a joint powers agreement (JPA) to secure access to these utilities. He reviewed the elements of the proposed agreement. He noted that the City of Lino Lakes would provide utility billing and the rates, will require a different scheduled based on the actual costs of providing services from While Bear Township and maintenance from the City of North Oaks. 8. Public Works Building, Construction Manager Update The Community Development Director reported that staff has solicited proposals from qualified firms to provide Construction Management as agent (CMa) services for the proposed Public Works Building. The scope of work includes Pre -Construction Activities, Procurement Activities, Construction Phase and Closeout. The City received four quality proposals. Based on the information received through the proposals and interview process staff is recommending the selection of RJM Construction. This item is scheduled for formal action at the June 9, 202S Council meeting. 9. VLAWMO, IPA Amendment The Community Development Director stated that the Vadnais Lakes Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), which covers a portion of southeastern Lino Lakes is working to update its Joint Powers Agreement in conjunction with its work to develop the 2027-2036 Watershed Plan. He stated that the City Attorney reviewed the proposed agreement and in coordination with staff and several items were requested for amendment including that capital improvement projects continue to require a super majority 2/3 vote of all Directors. Clarification of the lead time for any assessments. The agreement is requested to be 10 years not longer as presented in the first draft. Finally, Section 6.1(e) SSU Charger Certification to reference both the Anoka and Ramsey County Auditors. The watershed has indicated that they are willing to incorporate these changes and will be taking formal action at the end of the month to adopt the contract. The contract to begin in 2026. 10. City Council Rules of Decorum The City Clerk presented a draft amendment to the Rules of Decorum for the review of the City Council. The draft provided clarification on the receipt and review of written public comment, handouts presented during the public comment period, display of signs, and apparel with messaging applicable to current city business. This item will be brought back to a regular meeting in June for formal action. Page 3 of 6