HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2011 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2011
APPROVED
1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
2 MINUTES
3
4 DATE : November 14,2011
5 TIME STARTED : 6:35 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 7:00 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Gallup, O'Donnell, Rafferty,
8 Roeser, and Mayor Reinert
9 MEMBERS ABSENT
10
11 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director Michael
12 Grochala; City Engineer Brian Boraso; Chief of Police John Swenson; and City Clerk Julie Bartell
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14 PUBLIC COMMENT
15
16 Tim Henderson, 6987 W Shadow Lake Drive. As a candidate in the recent city elections he defends
17 and commends all those who ran for office and who faced the demands and public criticisms that go
18 with such an effort. He congratulated those who were elected to office, offered his support and
19 pledged to continue his engagement as an observer of city government. He also made a public appeal
20 for the return of his missing campaign signs.
21
22 SETTING THE AGENDA
23
24 The agenda was approved as presented.
25
26 SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS
27
28 Kelly Fellows, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Rice Lake Professional Building, is pleased to open
29 an office in the city, his home town. He introduced his partner and noted other professional staff
30 available through his office. They offer a wide range of financial services through a long-standing,
31 top-rated Minnesota grown company.
32
33 Steph Lasch, Stonewater Massage, and Chad Lasch, Mastiff Fitness, Rice Lake Professional Building.
34 Ms. Lasch spoke about their two new businesses that are organic. They have felt very welcome in the
35 community. She is a strong advocate of massage therapy licensing and she asked that, since the State
36 of Minnesota currently does not have licensing, the city should institute a process. The licenses
37 establish ethical boundaries for operators. She is willing to assist with developing a licensing process.
38 The Mayor concurred with the concept and suggested that the council begin the discussion at their
39 next work session.
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41 CONSENT AGENDA
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43 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1A through 1C. Council
44 Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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APPROVED
46 ITEM ACTION
47
48 Consideration of Expenditures:
49
50 November 14, 2011 (Check No. 92019-
51 92160, $574,948.62) Approved
52
53 Centennial Fire District (Check No. 5037-
54 5074 and 2011010), $69,238.35 and $246.09) Approved
55
56 October 24, 2011 Council Work Session
57 Minutes Approved
58
59 October 24, 2011 City Council Meeting
60 Minutes Approved
61
62 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK
63
64 There was no report from the Finance Department.
65
66 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
67
68 There was no report from the Administration Department.
69
70 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, JOHN SWENSON
71
72 4A) Resolution No. 11-115,Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of
73 Criminal Apprehension for DMT-G breath testing instrument—Public Safety Director Swenson
74 requested approval of a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
75 for new breath testing equipment.
76
77 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 11-115 as presented. Council
78 Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
79
80 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER
81
82 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
83
84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA
85
86 6A) 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 21-11, Amending Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow
87 Exterior Storage as an Accessory Use by Interim Use Permit in the Light Industrial zoning
88 district—Community Development Director Grochala explained that Lakes Building Components
89 has applied for an interim use permit as they would like to continue storage practices outside of their
90 facility. Staff has had several discussions with the council on the situation and ultimately a zoning
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COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2011
APPROVED
46 ITEM ACTION
47
48 Consideration of Expenditures:
49
50 November 14, 2011 (Check No. 92019-
51 92160, $574,948.62) Approved
52
53 Centennial Fire District (Check No. 5037-
54 5074 and 2011010), $69,238.35 and $246.09) Approved
55
56 October 24, 2011 Council Work Session
57 Minutes Approved
58
59 October 24, 2011 City Council Meeting
60 Minutes Approved
61
62 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT,AL ROLEK
63
64 There was no report from the Finance Department.
65
66 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
67
68 There was no report from the Administration Department.
69
70 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, JOHN SWENSON
71
72 4A) Resolution No. 11-115,Authorizing Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of
73 Criminal Apprehension for DMT-G breath testing instrument—Public Safety Director Swenson
74 requested approval of a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
75 for new breath testing equipment.
76
77 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 11-115 as presented. Council
78 Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
79
80 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER
81
82 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
83
84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA
85
86 6A) 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 21-11,Amending Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow
87 Exterior Storage as an Accessory Use by Interim Use Permit in the Light Industrial zoning
88 district—Community Development Director Grochala explained that Lakes Building Components
89 has applied for an interim use permit as they would like to continue storage practices outside of their
90 facility. Staff has had several discussions with the council on the situation and ultimately a zoning
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COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2011
APPROVED
1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
2 MINUTES
3
4 DATE : November 14, 2011
5 TIME STARTED : 6:35 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 7:00 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Gallup, O'Donnell,Rafferty,
8 Roeser, and Mayor Reinert
9 MEMBERS ABSENT
10
11 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director Michael
12 Grochala; City Engineer Brian Boraso; Chief of Police John Swenson; and City Clerk Julie Bartell
13
14 PUBLIC COMMENT
15
16 Tim Henderson, 6987 W Shadow Lake Drive. As a candidate in the recent city elections he defends
17 and commends all those who ran for office and who faced the demands and public criticisms that go
18 with such an effort. He congratulated those who were elected to office, offered his support and
19 pledged to continue his engagement as an observer of city government. He also made a public appeal
20 for the return of his missing campaign signs.
21
22 SETTING THE AGENDA
23
24 The agenda was approved as presented.
25
26 SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS
27
28 Kelly Fellows, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Rice Lake Professional Building, is pleased to open
29 an office in the city, his home town. He introduced his partner and noted other professional staff
30 available through his office. They offer a wide range of financial services through a long-standing,
31 top-rated Minnesota grown company.
32
33 Steph Lasch, Stonewater Massage, and Chad Lasch, Mastiff Fitness, Rice Lake Professional Building.
34 Ms. Lasch spoke about their two new businesses that are organic. They have felt very welcome in the
35 community. She is a strong advocate of massage therapy licensing and she asked that, since the State
36 of Minnesota currently does not have licensing,the city should institute a process. The licenses
37 establish ethical boundaries for operators. She is willing to assist with developing a licensing process.
38 The Mayor concurred with the concept and suggested that the council begin the discussion at their
39 next work session.
40
41 CONSENT AGENDA
42
43 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1A through 1C. Council
44 Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
45
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91 ordinance amendment allowing storage as an interim use was reviewed by the city's advisory boards.
92 The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)recommended approval of the ordinance
93 and the Planning and Zoning Board came to a split decision(no recommendation) after their
94 consideration. With council direction to allow this use and after conferring with the city attorney, the
95 plan is to allow for an interim use process while staff reviews the city's industrial park zoning
96 regulations for consideration of making more permanent changes. If the ordinance is approved (first
97 and second reading), an application for an interim use permit could be submitted. That process would
98 be much like that for a conditional use permit with area notification and a public hearing before the
99 Planning and Zoning Board and final consideration by the council. Conditions would be an inherent
100 part of that process. When a council member asked if this would be a dual process that allows the
101 use only until further review, Mr. Grochala explained that staff sees that they will be reviewing the
102 zoning regulations overall for this type of use and that may or may not impact the ability of the
103 applicant to maintain the use or may cause for additional requirements, depending upon the findings
104 of that review.
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106 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-11 as presented.
107 Council Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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109 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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111 There was no Unfinished Business.
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13 NEW BUSINESS
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115 There was no New Business.
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117 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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119 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
120 November 15,2011 through November 28,2011
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122 Monday,November 28 5:30 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
123 4 Monday,November 28 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
124 November 24 and 25 City Hall closed Thanksgiving Holiday
125
126 ADJOURN
127
128 There being no further business, Council Member Rafferty moved to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Council
129 Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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131 These minutes were considered and approved at the regul. . g,November 28, 2011.
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35 Juli.rt e Bartell, City Cl;1 k Jeff ' e. e ayor
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