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WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
Monday, November 7, 2016
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
6:00 P.M.
1. DEA Task Force Officer, John Swenson
2. Traffic Safety Grant Resolution 16-144, John Swenson
3. Audit Request for Proposals, Sarah Cotton
4. December City Council Meeting Schedule, Julie Bartell
5. Ashley Swenson Trail Accessibility Letter, Rick DeGardner
6. I-35W North Corridor Project, Michael Grochala
7. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions
8. Monthly Progress Report
9. Review Regular Agenda
10. Adjourn
WS – Item 1
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item
Date: November 7, 2016
To: City Council
From: John Swenson, Public Safety Director
Re: DEA Task Force Officer
Background
During the Public Safety Department Quarter 3 Update on October 10, 2016, Council
directed staff to add this topic to the November 7, 2016 Council Work Session.
Attached to this report is the memo provided to Council on October 10, 2016 as well as the
PowerPoint slides from the October 10, 2016 presentation regarding the DEA Task Officer.
Attachments
Memo to Council dated October 10, 2016
PowerPoint Presentation from Public Safety Department Update on October 10, 2016.
Agenda Item #5
ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
Lino Lakes Public
Safety Department
Memo
DATE: October 10, 2016
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: John Swenson, Public Safety Director
RE: Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Officer
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force Officer (TFO) is a state law
enforcement officer assigned to the DEA and deputized as a federal law enforcement
officer. A TFO is responsible for the investigation of controlled substance and money
laundering crimes. The mission of the DEA is to investigate and prepare for the
prosecution of major violators of controlled substance laws operating at interstate and
international levels.
The Lino Lakes Police Officer is currently assigned to Enforcement Group 71, as a TFO at
the DEA’s Minneapolis/St. Paul District Office. The group consists of 13 members: one
DEA Group Supervisor, five DEA Special Agents, one BCA Agent, five Task Force Officers
and an intelligence investigator.
The DEA Task Force Officer (TFO) position provides a resource and investigative tool for
officers at the Lino Lakes Police Division, and is the only representative from Anoka
County. The Lino Lakes TFO has access to DEA databases and technology that are able to
be used for investigations in Lino Lakes. Additionally, the TFO position acts as a liaison
to other agencies and resources, including:
- United States Attorney’s Office
- Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force
- State/Local Drug Task Forces
- MN Police Departments/Sheriff’s Offices
- MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Agenda Item #5
ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
- Fusion/Intelligence centers across the United States
- Federal Agencies:
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
• Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• United States Marshals
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• United States Postal Inspection Service
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
DEA Minneapolis/St. Paul District Office Regional Impact of Drugs
The DEA Task Force Officer position allows the Lino Lakes Police Division to contribute to
investigations involving large drug trafficking organizations which supply Minnesota
communities, including Lino Lakes, with drugs.
In fiscal year 2015, Group 71 seized 22 kilograms of methamphetamine, 56 grams of
cocaine, 3 kilograms of heroin and 68 kilograms of synthetics.
Group 71 currently has more than 80 open investigations. During the 2016 fiscal year,
investigations conducted by Group 71 resulted in the seizure of approximately 5
kilograms of cocaine, 418 grams of heroin, 105 kilograms of methamphetamine, 104
kilograms of marijuana, and 246 kilograms of synthetic drugs. These investigations also
resulted in 27 arrests.
Training Received
• TFO receives quarterly firearms training
• Attended a two week basic narcotics and diversion of pharmaceuticals training
• Attended a three day narcotics conference funded by the DEA
Below is a brief summary of investigations Lino Lakes TFO has participated in:
• Lino Lakes TFO is the case agent for DEA involving the first federal indictment in
Minnesota for the distribution of heroin resulting in death. This heroin
distributer was supplying users in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities with
this dangerous drug. Search warrants conducted of this individual resulted in
seizing over $390,000.00. Lino Lakes TFO has been responsible for organizing
Agenda Item #5
ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
this case for the DEA and is playing a vital role in the successful prosecution of
this case.
• Lino Lakes TFO is a co-case agent involving an international counterfeit
prescription pill operation. Lino Lakes TFO attended a meeting in Washington DC
at the DEA Special Operations Division regarding this case. A case in Lino Lakes
involved a male distributing these same pills. This investigation is ongoing.
• Assisted DEA agents with an operation to pick up drug proceeds in the
Minneapolis area. This investigation yielded over $230,000.00 in U.S Currency
that was bound for the U.S./Mexico border.
• Assisted in a prescription pill case that was being diverted involving residents
and physicians in Lino Lakes.
• Lino Lakes TFO assisted with the seizure of a vehicle loaded with over 55 pounds
of methamphetamine.
• Assisted in the investigation of 3 individuals that were arrested in Lino Lakes who
had a significant amount of methamphetamine.
• Assisted the Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force with seizing over 130 pounds of
methamphetamine from a house in the northern suburbs. The individual that
was picking up narcotics from this house was one of the major suppliers of
methamphetamine to the Anoka County area. Also, related to this search
warrant, over $130,000.00 in U.S. currency was seized along with several
vehicles and a mobile home.
• Group 71 conducted an investigation into a cocaine dealer in the Twin Cities area
which yielded a seizure of approximately 5 pounds of cocaine and over
$40,000.00.
• Participated in a joint DEA and Anoka/Hennepin Drug Task Force investigation
into a heroin distributor. The investigation involved multiple controlled buys and
surveillance. This investigation resulted in the successful prosecution of several
members of a Chicago based heroin trafficking organization that was supplying
the Twin Cities area.
• Conducted an investigation into a multi-state, international drug trafficking
organization importing, transporting, and distributing hundreds of pounds of
methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Four individuals were indicted in
Minnesota with two pleading guilty.
Agenda Item #5
ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
The information below was provided to Council on September 21, 2016, as requested by
Mayor Reinert.
Question: What percentage of police overtime incurred is billed out?
Answer: The City of Lino Lakes Police Division incurs overtime expenses for a variety
of reasons. In 2015 a total of 1,996 hours of police overtime were incurred, of which
1,318 hours, or 66%, were reimbursed at an average hourly overtime rate of $52.37. Of
the 1,669 hours of police overtime incurred thru September 20, 2016, 1,009 hours, or
60%, were reimbursed at an average hourly overtime rate of $54.00. The City of Lino
Lakes Police Division receives overtime reimbursement from the following entities:
Eagle Brook Church, Towards Zero Death (TZD) Traffic Safety Initiative, the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS), and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). It should be noted that
the City of Lino Lakes also receives reimbursement for fringe benefits from each of these
entities in addition to the average hourly overtime rate noted above.
Question: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force Assigned Officer – What is the
2017 cost of the DEA assigned officer? What is the annual reimbursement the City
receives from the DEA for this position? What is the amount of forfeiture funds received
associated this program?
Answer: In 2017, the cost (salary plus fringe benefits) of the DEA Task Force assigned
officer is $108,377.
The City of Lino Lakes is currently eligible to receive $17,753 in reimbursement from
the DEA for overtime expenses incurred by the officer assigned to the DEA Task Force.
Please see the attached October 10, 2011 Staff Report regarding the assignment of a Lino
Lakes Police Officer to the DEA Task Force.
The main focus of the police department’s participation in the DEA Task Force is to curb
the flow of illegal narcotics; this focus coupled with professional investigative work has
the potential of producing the forfeiture funds. Since the assignment of the officer to the
DEA Task Force in 2011, the City of Lino Lakes has received $140,363.05 in Federal
Narcotic Forfeiture Funds stemming from the assignment of an officer to the DEA Task
Force. The funds received must be utilized for Law Enforcement uses as defined by the
U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Guidelines. To date, the City of Lino
Lakes Police Division has expended $119,638.78 of the Federal Forfeiture Funds
received for law enforcement uses. As of September 21, 2016 the cash balance in the
Federal Narcotics Forfeiture Fund is $29,717.73. This balance reflects other
miscellaneous revenues, including interest income and asset disposition receipts of
$8,993.46.
Agenda Item #5
ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
There is currently an estimated total of $2,215,562.36 working through the DEA
Forfeiture Administrative Process. It should be noted that this is a grand total that is
pending a sharing decision to determine what percentage of the amount the City of Lino
Lakes will receive. Any funds received by the City of Lino Lakes would be subject to the
utilization guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Sharing
Guidelines.
Finally, the City of Lino Lakes is slotted to receive $287,662.88 of forfeiture funds
through the Treasury Department related to a 2012 case which is pending the outcome of
the appeal process at the U.S. Supreme Court level.
The information below was provided to Council on September 23, 2016, as requested by
Council Member Rafferty.
DEA Task Force Position
In 2011, the City Council approved the assignment of one LLPD Police Officer to the
DEA Task Force. This assignment did not result in the addition of a police officer, it was
a reallocation of an existing officer. The City of Lino Lakes is currently eligible to
receive $17,753 in reimbursement from the DEA for overtime expenses incurred by the
officer assigned to the DEA Task Force. In 2017, the cost (salary plus fringe benefits) of
the DEA Task Force assigned officer is $108,377.
The schedule below details the itemized cost of the DEA Task Force assigned officer for
the period of December 5, 2011 thru Budget 2017.
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Jan - Sept
2016
Budget
2017
Salary 5,995 73,760 72,397 74,489 78,541 59,558 83,653
Overtime 750 7,512 14,919 15,735 14,957 10,382 17,753
Benefits 2,473 28,993 29,653 31,807 33,648 19,231 24,684
Total 9,219 110,265 116,969 122,030 127,146 89,171 126,090
Attachment –
October 10, 2011 Staff Report - Resolution 11-103, and meeting minutes authorizing the
assignment of one LLPD Officer to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force
One Vision. One Mission.
One Vision. One Mission.
DEA TFO
•A Lino Lakes officer has been assigned to DEA Task Force Group
71 since 2011
•No positions were added to the police division in 2011 as a result
of the DEA assignment; this was simply a reallocation of resources
•In 2011, Lino Lakes experienced 145 narcotics related incidents,
which was the highest level since 2001
•Since joining the DEA Task Force, Lino Lakes has experienced a
reduction in the number of narcotics related incidents
One Vision. One Mission.
Year Narcotics
2011 145
2012 109
2013 102
2014 48
2015 64
DEA TFO
One Vision. One Mission.
DEA TFO
•As demonstrated by the data presented in the previous chart, our
participation in the DEA Task Force has led to a reduction in the
number of Lino Lakes citizens affected by illegal narcotics
•By having one officer assigned to the DEA as a TFO, the Lino Lakes
Public Safety Department has successfully leveraged the
collective resources of the Task Force which has served our
community as a force multiplier
WS – Item 2
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item
Date: November 7, 2016
To: City Council
From: John Swenson, Public Safety Director
Re: Traffic Safety Grant Resolution 16-144
Background
During October 24, 2016 Council Meeting, Mayor Reinert requested the traffic safety grant
be removed from the agenda and added to the November 7, 2016 Work Session.
Attached to this staff report is the October 24th Council Report and Resolution 16-144
Attachments
October 24, 2016 Staff Report
Resolution 16-144
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 4A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Public Safety Deputy Director Kelly McCarthy
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2016
TOPIC: Approval Resolution 16-144 Accepting Traffic Safety Grant
State fiscal years of 2017 and 2018
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting Council approval to renew grant
funding from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for State fiscal years of 2017 and 2018.
BACKGROUND
On January 26, 2015 Council approved Resolution 15-11 accepting a Traffic Safety Grant from
the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. This grant is renewable for up to four years.
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety is requiring an updated Resolution for each annual
renewal.
The primary goal of this grant program is to enhance safety on community roads and freeways
through community outreach and traffic safety education focused on prevention (forums at
local businesses, schools, and social media), analysis of traffic and crash data for targeted
intervention strategies, and enforcement of traffic offenses.
The Grant will reimburse the City for expenses related to salary and benefits for one officer
($108,513.60), court related overtime (up to $25,000) and attendance at the TZD Annual
Conference (up to $550).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 16-144 renewing the traffic safety grant from the
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for State fiscal years of 2017 and 2018.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 16-144
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 16-144
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department be authorized to enter into a grant agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, for traffic safety enforcement projects during the
State fiscal period of 2017 and 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is
hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the
project on behalf of the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department and to be the fiscal agent and
administer the grant.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this ___ day of _______, 2016.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
_______________and was duly seconded by Council Member ________________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
_______________________________
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Julianne Bartell, City Clerk
WS – Item 3
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 3
Date: November 7, 2016
To: City Council
From: Sarah Cotton, Finance Director
Re: Audit Request for Proposals
Background
In September staff sent out Requests for Proposals (RPF) for auditing services for 2016,
2017, and 2018 to five a public accounting firms. All of the firms perform audits for
various governmental entities in the Metro and Greater Minnesota areas. Four proposals
were received by the October 14th deadline. The responding firms were Abdo, Eick &
Meyers LLP, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Redpath and Company, and BerganKDV. Staff
did have the chance to meet representatives from each of the firms prior to their
submission of auditing service proposals.
The RFP asked the firms to provide information relative to the firm’s independence,
license to practice, qualifications and experience, partner, supervisory and staff
qualifications and experience, similar engagements with other government entities,
specific audit approach, identification of anticipated potential audit problems, report
format and maximum cost for performing the audit in each of the three years requested.
In reviewing the proposals, staff found no significant difference in any of the firms’
ability to perform the audit for Lino Lakes. Each firm would provide adequate
experienced professionals to review internal controls and perform the audit functions,
with the independence and objectivity required, in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, the standards for financial audits
contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and the provisions of OMB
Circular A-133.
The other primary consideration is cost. Our audit cost for 2015 was $36,850 with the
firm of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP . The proposed cost to perform the City’s audit ranged
from $32,000 to $36,350 for 2016. The results of the audit cost proposals are as follows:
2016 2017 2018 Average
Abdo, Eick & Meyers $36,350 $37,369 $38,364 $37,361
BerganKDV $33,700 $34,400 $35,100 $34,400
CliftonLarsonAllen $33,875 $35,375 $36,975 $35,408
Redpath and Company $32,000 $33,000 $34,000 $33,000
Given all the factors involved, including cost, a case could be made either way for
retaining the present audit firm or for changing firms. The case for retaining the current
audit firm is that they have a working knowledge of the city’s operations, they have
worked well with staff in past audits, they would provide continuity of services, and they
would reduce the city’s audit cost by $500 for 2016. It should be noted that the audit
costs proposed above by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, includes a discount of $3,000 in 2016,
$2,000 in 2017, and $1,000 in 2018 pertaining to issues encountered by City staff in the
prior year related to the rough preliminary draft of the financial statements. The case for
changing firms would be to gain a fresh look into the city’s financial operations, to gain
another financial perspective, and to save a maximum of $3,850 for the 2016 audit.
Considering all of the above, staff is proposing a change to Redpath and Company to
provide auditing services to the City of Lino Lakes for 2016, 2017, and 2018. Redpath
and Company is a leading accounting firm in the Twin Cities with offices located in
White Bear Lake and St. Paul. Redpath has been involved in providing audit and other
services to governmental clients since 1971. A sample of MN Governmental entities that
Redpath and Company has recently audited includes Andover, Blaine, Bloomington,
Cambridge, Chanhassen, Columbia Heights, Fridley, and St. Louis Park. Staff has
reviewed the qualifications and experience of the firm, partners, directors, and staff and is
excited about the opportunity to partner with Redpath and Company. If the City Council
is receptive to the change in audit firms, staff would also like to further discuss the
“continuous audit” approach outlined in the Redpath and Company Audit Services
Proposal to determine the viability of the approach for the City of Lino Lakes audit.
Under this method of auditing, many of the transactions that would typically be tested
during final fieldwork could be tested nearer to when they actually occurred. Finally, the
Redpath and Company proposal also offers a $2,000 fee discount for any year in which
fieldwork were to begin around the second or third week of May. Historically audit
fieldwork has been completed around the first week of April. Staff is receptive to the
delay in the start of fieldwork, provided the final audit reports would be issued in time to
meet the Office of the State Auditor deadline of June 30.
Requested Council Direction
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding the selection of an auditing firm for the next
three years (2016, 2017, and 2018). Following the discussion, if the Council decides to
change audit firms, the item will be placed on the November 14th consent agenda for
formal Council approval.
Attachments
None
WS – Item 6
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 6
Date: November 7, 2016
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Re: I-35W North Corridor Improvements Municipal Consent
Background
The City Council considered resolution options 80A, 80B, and 80C at the October 10,
2016 Council meeting. None were approved. The Council left open the option for
additional consideration if requested.
No action is required. If no action is taken by the City within 90 days of the public
hearing the layout is deemed approved.
The deadline for action was October 30, 2016. However, this date has been changed to
November 20, 2016 which is 90 days from the August 22, 2016 public hearing. The
October 30, 2016 date was based on the hearing that was originally scheduled for July.
At the October 24, 2016 the Council requested the discussion topic be placed on the
November work session to discuss formalizing any non-action or action taken by the city.
Requested Council Direction
No action is required.
Attachments
1. Lino Specific Improvements Map
2. Resolution No. 16-80A
3. Resolution No. 16-80B
4. Resolution No. 16-80C
Project Layout
Lexington Ave (Blaine) through Sunset Ave (Lino Lakes)
End of Resurfacing
Approx. 1600’
Proposed Noise Wall
Existing Wall
Start new SB Lane
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 16-80A
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FINAL LAYOUT FOR STATE PROJECT 6284-172 I35W NORTH
CORRIDOR WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF LINO LAKES
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the final layout for State Project 6284-172 for improvements to
the Interstate 35W North Corridor was held by the City Council of Lino Lakes on August 22,
2016; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has prepared a final layout for State Project
Layout 1A, 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North, from Sunset Avenue to approximately 1,600 feet
northeast within the City of Lino Lakes for corridor improvements; and seeks the approval
thereof, as described in Minnesota Statutes 161.162 to 161.167; and
WHEREAS, said final layout is on file in the Metro District, Minnesota Department of
Transportation office, Roseville, Minnesota, being marked as S.P. 6284-172, Layout 1A, from
R.P. 680+00 to 696+00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
approves Minnesota Department of Transportation Recommended Final Layout for the
improvement 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North Corridor within the corporate limits of Lino
Lakes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes supports the
construction of sound barriers and additional lanes to I-35W between Highway 36 and County
Road 17, as those improvements are clearly needed, but opposes designating the additional lanes
as MnPass lanes and opposes any specific restriction or special purpose of the additional lanes.
The new lanes shall be open to all given that all taxpayers are financially supporting their
construction.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10th day of October, 2016.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
_______________and was duly seconded by Council Member ________________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
______________________________
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Julianne Bartell, City Clerk
CITY OF LINO LAKES
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 16-80B
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FINAL LAYOUT FOR STATE PROJECT 6284-172 I35W NORTH
CORRIDOR WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF LINO LAKES
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the final layout for State Project 6284-172 for improvements to
the Interstate 35W North Corridor was held by the City Council of Lino Lakes on August 22,
2016; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has prepared a final layout for State Project
Layout 1A, 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North, from Sunset Avenue to approximately 1,600 feet
northeast within the City of Lino Lakes for corridor improvements; and seeks the approval
thereof, as described in Minnesota Statutes 161.162 to 161.167; and
WHEREAS, said final layout is on file in the Metro District, Minnesota Department of
Transportation office, Roseville, Minnesota, being marked as S.P. 6284-172, Layout 1A, from
R.P. 680+00 to 696+00; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the proposed Project improvements within the corporate
limits of Lino Lakes, but generally opposes the expansion of MnPASS lanes in Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
approves Minnesota Department of Transportation Recommended Final Layout for the
improvement 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North Corridor within the corporate limits of Lino
Lakes.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10th day of October, 2016.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
_______________and was duly seconded by Council Member ________________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
_______________________________
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Julianne Bartell, City Clerk
CITY OF LINO LAKES
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 16-80C
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FINAL LAYOUT FOR STATE PROJECT 6284-172 I35W NORTH
CORRIDOR WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF LINO LAKES
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the final layout for State Project 6284-172 for improvements to
the Interstate 35W North Corridor was held by the City Council of Lino Lakes on August 22,
2016; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Transportation has prepared a final layout for State Project
Layout 1A, 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North, from Sunset Avenue to approximately 1,600 feet
northeast within the City of Lino Lakes for corridor improvements; and seeks the approval
thereof, as described in Minnesota Statutes 161.162 to 161.167; and
WHEREAS, said final layout is on file in the Metro District, Minnesota Department of
Transportation office, Roseville, Minnesota, being marked as S.P. 6284-172, Layout 1A, from
R.P. 680+00 to 696+00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
approves Minnesota Department of Transportation Recommended Final Layout for the
improvement 6284-172 on Interstate 35W North Corridor within the corporate limits of Lino
Lakes.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10th day of October, 2016.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
_______________and was duly seconded by Council Member ________________ and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
The following voted against same:
______________________________
Jeff Reinert, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Julianne Bartell, City Clerk
Item #8
Monthly Progress Report
November 7, 2016
Item Last Action Taken Staff Status
Digital Scanning Project 3/14/16 – Council approved transfer of
$15,000 from Contingency Fund for
scanning and indexing building plans
Julie Large format scanning is in
progress
White Bear Lake Restoration
Assn. v. Dept. of Natural
Resources (DNR)
8/25/16 – The NE Metro Water Summit
Group met to discuss a draft JPA that
would create a coalition of cities to work
together as one voice with regards to
water supply issues in the northeast metro
area.
Jeff The group decided it was
premature to enter into a
collaborative agreement
without studies being
completed or without knowing
what further action will be
taken on the WBL lawsuit
Legion Parking Lot 3/7/16 – Staff was directed to obtain
an appraisal for City property
Mike Legion is securing
financing to purchase one
acre and plans to submit a
design in January 2017
Location of Veteran’s
Memorial
6/6/16 – Council was directed to visit
potential sites for veteran’s memorial
Mike
The Council agreed that the
memorial could be built in
conjunction with a new
“Veteran’s Memorial Park”
south of the new fire station
Upgrade of HD
Audio/Visual Equipment
in Council Chambers and
Control Room
9/15/16 – Staff met with technical
advisors from Alpha Video and
NMTV to discuss upgrades
Jeff Alpha Video is preparing a
preliminary design options
Channel 16 Upgrade 10/4/16 – NMTV Operations
Committee agreed that the local
government channels needed more
attention
Jeff
NMTV staff will be
working with City staff
after the election to update
our City pages