HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2012 Council Work Session Minutes CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION April 23, 2012
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE : April 23,2012
5 TIME STARTED : 5:35 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 6:00 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz (arrived at 5:55 p.m),
8 O'Donnell, Rafferty, Roeser and Mayor
9 Reinert
10 MEMBERS ABSENT : None
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12 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development
13 Director Michael Grochala; City Engineer Jason Wedel; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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15 4. Lilac Street Rehabilitation-City Engineer Wedel distributed his staff report.
16 The council has authorized the turn back of Lilac Street from Anoka County to the City.
17 As part of that process,the city received $300,000 for future overlay of the street. After
18 a study of the roadway condition, Mr. Wedel explained that it was determined that a
19 reclamation project would better serve the situation. Since Anoka County is in the
20 process of establishing a large reclamation project, he asked them to include Lilac Street
21 as an alternate in the bidding process. The price bid is favorable but is approximately
22 $12,000 over the $300,000 available in the city budget. Mr. Wedel is asking if the
L 23 council would like to utilize existing balance in the pavement management funds to
24 facilitate the project.
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26 The council concurred with utilizing the funds as proposed and will anticipate that staff
27 will bring forward a joint powers agreement for the project.
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29 1. Schedule Strategic Planning Meeting-City Administrator Karlson reported that he,
30 along with management staff, is recommending that the council take a strategic look at
31 where the city, including its projects and plans, are at. Such an effort will be helpful for
32 future budget discussions.
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34 The council concurred that they will hold a special session on Monday, May 21, at 6:00
35 p.m.
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37 2. I-35W Managed Lanes Study Update-City Administrator Karlson noted that he
38 included a flyer on an upcoming meeting for elected officials. There is a corridor study
39 underway and MnDOT is looking at adding a MnPass lane on I35W north from
40 downtown to Forest Lake. They wish to keep public officials informed.
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42 3. Blue Heron Days-City Administrator Karlson noted that City Economic
43 Development Coordinator Mary Divine has announced that William Combs will no
44 longer be able to serve as parade coordinator for the Blue Heron Days parade. She
45 volunteered to cover the responsibilities since no one else stepped forward. Mr. Karlson
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION April 23, 2012
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46 said he was somewhat concerned about having city staff undertake those responsibilities
47 but, since then, the Chamber has stepped forward and indicated willingness to share some
48 of the responsibilities. Ms. Divine would provide coordinating services only.
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50 A council member suggested tapping the area visitor's bureau for services if possible.
51 The Mayor noted that the volunteers that serve the city are also a good resource.
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53 Review Regular Agenda-The agenda was reviewed and there were no changes to the
54 regular Council agenda of April 23, 2012.
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56 The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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58 These minutes were considered. corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
59 May 14, 2012.
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64 u i. e Bartell, City Cle Jeff • •inert, Mayor
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