HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2016 Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION August 22, 2016
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE August 22, 2016
5 TIME STARTED 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED 6:28 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT Council Member Rafferty, Kusterman,
8 Maher, Manthey and Mayor Reinert
9 MEMBERS ABSENT None
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11 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Public Safety Director John
12 Swenson; Community Development Director Grochala; Finance Director Sarah Cotton;
13 Public Services Director DeGardner; City Clerk Julie Bartell,
Advisory Board Appointments -Administrator Karlson reviewed his written
15 report regarding the one vacancy on the city's Planning and Zoning Board. One
16 application has been received and staff is requesting that an interview time be established,
17 perhaps prior to the next work session. Staff is also requesting council discussion on the
18 establishment of a public safety advisory board and if the council wishes to appoint two
19 members to such a group and establish a meeting schedule.
20 Mayor Reinert confirmed that there is only one opening to consider for advisory boards
21 and that there is only one applicant.
22 The council concurred that they will conduct an interview prior to the next work session.
23 Regarding the public safety board, Mayor Reinert suggested that Council Member
24 Rafferty would be a good participant since he is willing to do the necessary drill down.
25 Council Member Manthey asked where the concept of the advisory board came from;
26 there's very little information in the staff report.
27 Council Member Maher said she'd be more supportive of having a quarterly report by the
28 Public Safety Division management to all council members rather than an advisory group.
29 Mayor Reinert and Council member Kusterman said they are indifferent to the form.
30 Administrator Karlson explained that an advisory board would serve mainly as an
31 administrative review group.
32 The council concurred that they will begin with the quarterly review by the full council.
33 2. Fire Fleet —Light Rescue Quick Attack —Public Safety Director Swenson
34 reviewed the most recent information on the purchase of light rescue equipment. Based
35 on new information, he is recommending the purchase of a different (heavier duty)
36 chassis for those vehicles.
37 Mayor Reinert asked how many cities have been effected by this finding that the lighter
38 chassis is isn't strong enough for the build -out equipment. A representative of the
39 company who made the original recommendations explained that five vehicles were in
40 the process. He further explained how they discovered that the build -out equipment will
41 run overweight on the lighter vehicle. He is willing to pick up half the cost of the
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION August 22, 2016
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42 increased cost. Mayor Reinert remarked that the city would then get a heavier truck at
43 less than the cost; the city has already decided to make the purchase so it makes sense and
44 it is good timing before the trucks were complete.
45 Council Member Rafferty received information on the specifications of the vehicles. He
46 asked for more information on what additions will be included. Director Swenson
47 explained that the trucks will be larger and able to carry more equipment.
48 Staff indicated that formal council action isn't required for the upgrade.
49 3. Review Regular Agenda
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51 Regarding Item 6A, Mayor Reinert expressed his concern overall for the MnPass concept;
52 he isn't supportive of designating special lanes. Staff explained that the exclusive lanes
53 don't actually enter Lino Lakes but since MnDOT is resurfacing the lanes into Lino
54 Lakes, they propose the installation of noise walls. Mayor Reinert suggested that the
55 council request that the city attorney prepare language that says Lino Lakes will allow
56 additional lanes but only if they are not specially designated. Council Member
57 Kusterman noted that the lanes aren't actually entering the city, however. Mayor Reinert
58 indicated that he still would prefer that language; also he noted that the language in the
59 resolution states there is "no cost to the city at this time" and that is concerning to him
60 because it would seem to allow to costs in the future.
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62 The time ran short so that other Community Development items couldn't be reviewed.
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64 The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
September 12, 2016.
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