HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-2009 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES May 26, 2009
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
2 MINUTES
3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 DATE : May 26, 2009
6 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
7 TIME ENDED : 6:45 p.m.
8 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Gallup, O'Donnell,
9 and Mayor Bergeson
10 MEMBERS ABSENT : Council Members Stoltz and Reinert
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12 Staff members present: Director of Administration, Dan Tesch; City Attorney, Joseph Langel;
13 Public Safety Director, Dave Pecchia; Police Sergeant, Kent Strege; and City Clerk, Julie Bartell
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15 PUBLIC COMMENT
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17 There was no one present for public comment.
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19 SETTING THE AGENDA
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21 It was noted that all three New Business items require three votes to be approved but with two
22 council members absent that would not be possible at this meeting. Therefore the agenda was
23 amended to remove Items 8A, 8B and 8C to be considered at a future meeting
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25 CONSENT AGENDA
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27 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Gallup
28 seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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30 ITEM ACTION
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32 Consideration of Expenditures:
33 i) May 26, 2009 (Check No. 85690 through 85797),
34 $198,981.48; Approved
35 ii) Centennial Fire District (Check No. 3754 through
36 3776), $45,127.26 Approved
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38 Approval of May 11, 2009 City Council Meeting Minutes Approved
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40 Approval of May 11, 2009 Special Council Meeting (portion
41 closed) Minutes Approved
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43 Consideration of Resolution No. 09-33, Approving an annual
44 permit for the sale of consumer fireworks at Super Target,
45 749 Apollo Drive Approved
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46 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK
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48 There was no report from the Finance Department.
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50 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH
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52 3A) Consideration of Resolution No. 09-32, providing for a finding of violation of the
53 City Code and imposing penalties against Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World
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55 City Clerk Bartell reported that previous to this evening's meeting, the council held a liquor
56 compliance hearing to review the Police Department's report and recommendation relative to
57 beer code compliance violation. Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World at 7090 21St Av was
58 found to have violated the city's regulations and a penalty of$1,500 and a ten-day suspension
59 (stayed for one year without another violation)was recommended by both the Police Department
60 and the City Council. Based on that recommendation, staff is presenting Resolution No. 09-32
61 imposing said penalty.
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63 Jason Snyder, owner (in partnership) of Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World. Mr. Snyder told
64 the council that that he understands that they are reluctant to waiver from the Best Practices Grid
65 however he believes that is a mistake. Every situation is different and the seriousness of the
66 situation is very much recognized by him. He is taking steps at the business to avoid having this
67 happen again. He requests special consideration on the fine; that the fine be stayed, or a
68 reduction of the amount or extra time to pay it. There is not a lot of money in the sale of 3.2 beer
�.69 at his establishment. The council discussed but took no action on the time frame under which the
70 fine must be paid.
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72 The council discussed the importance of being consistent in handling these violations. It is
73 important to stick with the Best Practices Grid.
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75 Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 09-32 as presented. Council
76 Member Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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78 3B) Contract with Personnel Decisions Inc. for City Administrator search.
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80 Administrator Tesch reported that the council is considering a contract providing for the services
81 of Mr. Harry Brull to assist in the city's search and hiring of a new city administrator.
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83 Council Member Gallup moved to approve the contract with Personnel Decisions Inc. as
84 presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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86 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA
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88 4A) Consideration of Resolution No. 09-35, accepting a $200 donation from Residential
89 Mortgage Group's "Refer a Friend, Build your Community" program, Dave
90 Pecchia
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91 Police Chief Pecchia reported that the council is being requested to accept this donation on
92 behalf of the Police Department. The funds come from a charitable donation program. City
93 residents Kevin and Barbara Wilkins generously designated the department as recipient of the
94 donation through the participation with the Residential Mortgage Group. The Police Department
95 is very grateful for this donation.
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97 Council Member Gallup moved to approve Resolution No. 09-35 as presented and to offer
98 thanks to Kevin and Barbara Wilkins for the donation. Council Member O'Donnell seconded
99 the motion. Motion carried.
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101 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER
102 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
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104 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA
105 There was no report from the Community Development Department.
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107 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
108 There was no unfinished business.
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110 NEW BUSINESS
111 There was no unfinished business.
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113 ADJOURN
114 There being no further business, Council Member Gallup moved to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Council
115 Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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117 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular City Council Meeting on June 8,
118 2009.
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120 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
121 May 27, 2009 through June 8, 2009
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123 Wednesday, May 27 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Environmental Board-canc.
124 Monday, June 1 5:30 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
125 4, Monday, June 1 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Park Board
126 4. Wednesday, June 3 5:30 pm, Police Workroom Council Work Session,
127 re Comp Plan
128 4, Thursday, June 4 7:00 am, Community Room EDAC
129 4. Monday, June 8 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Council Meeting
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34 Julianne Bartell, City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor
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