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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
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6 DATE June 8, 2020
7 TIME STARTED 6*30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED 7:15 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT
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l3 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Finance Director Sarah Cotton: Director of
14 Public Services Rick DeGardner
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16 PUBLIC COMMENT
17 3amie Jensen; St. Clair Land Company, is seeking return of funds from the CitS�. He is attempting
18 to contact City Attorney Squires but is not getting a response. He has also filed a Freedom of
19 Information Act request.
20 Mayor Rafferty read a statement outlining the City's position regarding work being completed at
21 Mr. Jensen's development.
22 SETTING THE AGENDA
23 The agenda was approved as presented.
24 CONSENT AGENDA
25 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items lA through lE as presented.
26 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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28 ITEM ACTION
29 Consideration of Expenditures:
30 A) Consideration of Expenditures: June 8, 2020
31 (Check No. 112310 through 112371) in the amount
32 of $379,704.51 Approved
33 B) Consideration of Not Waiving Monetary Limits on
34 Tort Liability per Minnesota Statute 466.04 Approved
35 C) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-55, Approving
36 2020-2021 Tobacco License Renewals Approved
37 D) Consider Approval of Resolution 20-56, Approving the
38 Renewal of Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses Approved
39 E) Consider Approval of an Exempt Gambling Permit for
40 St. Joseph's Catholic Church Approved
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42 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
43 A) Consider Resolution No. 20-57, Awarding the Sale of $4,800,000 General Obligation
44 Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A - Finance Director Cotton reviewed her written report;
45 pointing out information on:
46 -The council has previously approved the issuance of bonds to be used to finance the the water
47 tower project;
48 -Term of 15 years; debt service to be funded by the City's Trunk Utility Fund;
49 -Rates are at a f ve year low, an advantage to the City;
50 -Review of bids received:
51 -Premium status has reduced the par amount of the bonds and proposed debt service;
52 - City's credit rating was affirmed at AA+
53 The council discussed the City's bond rating and how rating agencies look at changes, either up or
54 down. Ms. Cotton discussed how the rating agencies review the City's finances and items such as a
55 debt management plan that could improve their outlook.
56 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-�7 as presented. Councilmember
57 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
58 B) Accept 20I9 Annual Audit Report -Finance Director Cotton reviewed the matter:
59 -Internal audit was completed in May by Redpath & CC) mpany;
60 - Representative of company gave a comprehensive overview of the results at the council work
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62 -The auditor's has issued an unmodified report;
63 -Final report issued is a communication to those charged with governance
64 The council is being requested to formally accept the results of the audit.
65 The council thanked staff for their efforts in coming forward with a good audit result.
66 Councilmember Stoesz moved to accept the results of audit as presented. Councilmember Ruhland
67 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
6s ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
69 There was no report from the Administration Department.
70 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
71 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
72 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
73 A) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-49, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a
74 Construction Contract, 2020 Trail Maintenance Project —Public Services Director DeGardner
75 reviewed his written staff report. Staff would like to accept quotes as indicated and proceed to
76 contract for the work. He indicated on a map the areas planned for maintenance in 2020 and work
77 that is planned.
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Councilmember Stoesz asked what causes roots to overtake the trails in some areas and not others.
Mr. Degardner suggested that he believes it relates to the soil in most cases. The plans included in
this year's program to cut some roots will be a new preventative measure used by the City.
81 Councilmember Cavegn asked about preventative measures in the past and Mr. eGardner noted that
82 typically this maintenance has been just mill and overlay; the concept of root cutting is hoped to
83 provide long term impact.
84 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 2049 as presented. Councilmember
85 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
86 B} Lift Station No. 5 >� orcemain Project Restoration: i} Consider Resolution No. 20-54,
87 Accepting Quotes, Pavement Restoration; ii} Consider Resolution No. 20-58, Accepting
88 Quotes, Concrete Restoration — Public Services Director DeGardner explained that the two
89 resolutions would allow staff to accept quotes for two projects. He noted the low quotes received,
90 the work proposed and how the work will be funded. The project schedule was reviewed.
91 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-54 and Resolution No. 20-58 as
92 presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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There was no report from the Community Development Department.
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There was no Unfinished Business.
Items 8A and 8B, Closed Session regarding Employee Misconduct; were removed from the agenda.
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There were no events announced.
Community Calendar —A Look Ahead
June 85 2020 through June 22, 2020
4- Wednesday, June 10 6:30 pm, Zoom Mtg. Planning & Zoning Board
4- Monday, June 22 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session
4- Monday, June 22 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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111 ADJOURN
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113 There being no further business, Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
114 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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116 Following adjournment of the regular meeting, the Council reconvened for a closed meeting to
117 discuss the Diehl v. Lino Lakes lawsuit and to hold a special work session to discuss the City
118 Administrator position.
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120 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on July 13, 2020&
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