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4 DATE February 10, 2020
5 TIME STARTED 6:30 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED 7:05 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT Council Member Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, and
8 Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT
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11 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director
12 Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee; Human Resources Manager Karissa Bartholomew;
13 Director of Public Safety John Swenson
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15 PUBLIC COMMENT
16 Jamie Jensen, Developer of St. Clair Estates, expressed concern with his difficulty in closing up his
17 project and he'd like the council's assistance, including in closing out the remainder of his letter of
18 credit. Mayor Rafferty noted that both the council and Mr. Jensen have been advised on the city
19 attorney's opinion in the matter.
20 SETTING THE AGENDA
21 The agenda was approved as presented.
22 CONSENT AGENDA
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24 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through IF, as presented.
25 Council Member Ruhland seconded the motion.
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27 Council Member Lyden noted the expenditure list and specifically costs associated with advertising
28 the recent fix it clinic. He noted the cost of the mailing and that 32 people attended. Community
29 Development Director Grochala remarked that the cost of the mailer is covered through the Anoka
30 County Score Grant. Mayor Rafferty suggested that staff update the council at a future work
31 session on that grant program and what is accomplished through those grant dollars.
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33 Motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried on a voice vote.
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35 ITEM ACTION
36 Consideration of Expenditures:
37 A) February 10, 2020 (Check No. 111707 through 111768)
38 in the Amount of $162,729.48 Approved
39 B) Consider Approval of January 27, 2020
40 Work Session Minutes Approved
41 C) Consider Approval of January 27, 2020
42 Council Meeting Minutes Approved
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E) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-10 Appointing
Election Judges for the Presidential Nomination Election Approved
45 F) Consider Approval of Excluded Bingo Event (Aquinas
46 Roman Catholic Home Education Services Approved
47 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
48 There was no report from the Finance Department.
49 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
5o A) Consider Appointment of Community Service Officer —Human Resources Manager
51 Bartholomew reviewed the written staff report recommending the appointment of Zachary Beddow to
52 the vacant Community Service Officer position.
53 Mayor Rafferty asked for background information on the CSO Position. Public Safety Director
54 Swenson explained that the CSO position is a non -sworn, twenty -hour per week position within the
55 department that is typically held by an individual who is educating or training to become a sworn
56 officer. The CSO program has proven to be a good feeder system for police officers for the City.
57 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve the appointment of Zachary Beddow as recommended.
58 Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote
59 B) Consider Appointment of Administrative Assistant —Human Resources Manager
60 Bartholomew reviewed the written staff report that recommends the appointment of Janele Waterman
61 to the vacant Administrative Assistant position in the Community Development Department.
62 Council Member Lyden remarked at Ms. Waterman's education and experience and asked if the salary
63 offered is market for that type of background. Ms. Bartholomew concurred.
64 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve the appointment of Janele Waterman as recommended.
65 Council Member Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
66 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
67 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
69 5A) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2041, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
70 Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids, Well House No. 1 Rehabilitation Project
71 — City Engineer Hankee reviewed her written report that outlines the councils previous authorization
72 of this project as well as the upgrades and repairs that would be performed to the well house. The
73 source of funding for the project is the Water Operating fund. The project schedule was also
74 reviewed.
75 Mayor Rafferty reviewed the need for the work and the general cost of a well house project.
76 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-11 as presented. Council Member
77 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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79 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
80 6A) Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 01-20, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to
81 Allow for Small Wireless Facilities — Community Development Director Grochala noted that staff
82 is requesting second reading and adoption of this ordinance that would update langauge in the
83 zoning code relating to small wireless facilities. The council has previously approved new
84 language for the city code on the subject of wireless facilities.
85 Council Member Stoesz noted that 5G is technology that is on the way and how soon it reaches the
86 City will depend on certain variables.
87 Council Member Lyden remarked that there are intended consequences in moving forward but there
88 can also be unintended consequences. He asks that staff keep an eye out for those unintended and
89 perhaps not desirable elements.
90 It was confirmed that location would generally be utility poles.
91 Council Member Stoesz moved to waive the full reading of the ordinance. Council Member Lyden
92 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote
93 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve the 2nd Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 01-20 as
94 presented. Council Member Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 4; Nays none.
95 6B) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-12, Approving Change Order No. 2 and
96 Accepting4 the Extension of the Engineering Construction Services Contract, West Shadow
97 Lake Area Improvement Project — City Engineer Hankee explained that this project has been under
98 construction since October of 2018. She explained the change order being requested and the request
99 for extension of a contract, mainly due to weather. Ms. Hankee provided a brief update on the
100 project and its nearing completion.
101 Mayor Rafferty recommended that people view the improvements as they are quite remarkable. He
102 expressed thanks to the residents that presevered during construction; the result is good.
103 Council Member Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 20-12 as presented. Council Member
104 Stoesz the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Mayor Rafferty abstained from voting.
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108 There was no Unfinished Business.
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112 There was no New Business,
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114 COMMUNITY EVENTS
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116 MONTHLY RECYCLE DAY will be held at Lino Park (7850 Lake Drive) on Saturday, February
117 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please see the city website for updated pricing.
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119 SPECIAL ELECTION — There is a special election for County Commissioner and City
120 Councilmember. Polls will be open Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 800 p.m.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar —A Look Alzead
February 24, 2020 through March 9, 2020
tk Wednesday, February 26 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Environmental Board
-4- Monday, March 2 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
Wednesday, March 4 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Park Board
4- Thursday, March 6 8:00 am, Community Room EDAC
Monday, March 9 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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There being no further business, Council Member Stoesz moved to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Council
Member Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
These minutes were considered and approved at the. regular Council Meeting on February 24, 2020.
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