HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-2012 Council Minutes (2) CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 24, 2012
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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9 MEMBERS ABSENT : None
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12 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development
13 Director Michael Grochala; Finance Director Al Rolek; Economic Development
14 Coordinator Mary Alice Divine; Public Safety Director John Swenson; City Engineer
15 Jason Wedel; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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17 1. Temporary Sign Permits—Council Member Roeser indicated that he requested a
18 discussion of the city's temporary sign regulations because he feels they may be too
19 restrictive for businesses and non profits, and as well are not well enforced. Currently a
20 city permit allows use of a sign for 17 days limited to once per quarter and he'd be open
21 to considering a longer period. Council Member Stoesz suggested the city could open up
22 the rules for a trial period,perhaps through January.
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24 Community Development Director Grochala noted the issue of temporary signs would be
25 a lengthy discussion. A change would require an ordinance amendment. A temporary
26 sign is allowed to recognize that special events can be advertised. He noted that the city
27 must remember that everyone must be treated equally and cannot allow nonprofits
28 different regulations than others. From his experience, wherever the line is drawn,people
29 will want more from that point.
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31 Mayor Reinert noted that the issue of signs has been discussed regularly by the city.
32 Does the council wish to send a message to the Planning and Zoning Board to work on
33 the issue? Council Member Rafferty added that he thinks that the council is talking about
34 enhancing the rules rather than bending them; he recalled that the Planning&Zoning
35 Board hasn't seen the need to change. The Mayor suggested that council members put
36 together ideas around this issue, things that could be referred to the Planning&Zoning
37 Board. The matter will be discussed at the next regular work session.
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39 2. Quarterly Newsletter—Council Member Roeser noted that the council has
40 discussed the possibility of an all electronic city newsletter. He showed some
41 publications that he received at his home and indicated that they are mainly advertising
42 pieces that contain articles as fillers. He suggested that the city may be able to use such
43 publications to get news out for no cost. Economic Development Coordinator Divine
44 noted that the city would have no control in that type of situation.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 24, 2012
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46 Mayor Reinert suggested that the council discuss the matter at their next work session.
47 He added that he was also thinking about adding an advertising section for Lino Lakes'
48 businesses only. Council Member Stoesz suggested that the council also discuss the
49 possibility of advertising through the parks and recreation program.
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51 3. Traffic Accidents Caused by Deer—Council Member Roeser noted that police
52 reports for the city indicate that accidents with deer are plentiful. He noted a letter that he
53 received a letter from the City of Maplewood announcing a deer hunt within the city for
54 public safety reasons. Perhaps the city may want to consider some action to help control
55 the deer population. The council will discuss the matter at the November work session.
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57 4. Review Regular Agenda-
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59 2A) Resolution No. 12-99, providing for the issuance and sale of approximately
60 $2,030,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012A—Finance Director Al Rolek
61 introduced the city's financial consultant, Terry Heaton of Springsted,to review the bond
62 actions relating the signal improvement projects. Ms. Heaton noted a recommendation
63 included in the staff report. The bond issue includes the signal project funding as well as
64 a bond refunding that will provide some savings. If approved, the bonds will be
65 marketed, rated and sold. She reviewed information included in the report that indicates
66 details and expectations about the sale.
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68 The council discussed the bond rating system with Ms. Heaton and heard about the value
69 of the city's current good rating.
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71 6A) Resolution No. 12-100, approving a variance to to the street and side yard
72 setbacks for Miller's on Main property—Community Development Director Grochala
73 explained that this change is related to the signal project in the area of the business. The
74 Planning and Zoning Board has found the variance to be appropriate with one condition
75 on parking stops.
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77 6B) Resolution No. 12-101, amending a conditional use permit for Emcompass
78 Digital Media—Community Development Director Grochala explained that this would
79 be a next step in actions at the Encompass site and would allow the addition of a new
80 satellite and a utility building. The Planning & Zoning Board is recommending
81 approval.
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83 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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85 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at e regular •' cil meeting held on
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--Ju •. e Bartell, City lerk Jeff ' -i ert, Mayor
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