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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 MINUTES
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6 DATE : July 13, 2020
7 TIME STARTED : 6:32 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 7:29 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
10 Ruhland, and Mayor Rafferty
] i MEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember Cavegn
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director
14 Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen; Human Resources Manager Karissa Bartholomew;
15 City Engineer Diane Hankee; Director of Public Safety John Swenson
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
18 Sierra Rasmussen, Lino Lakes resident, beekeeper and fellow beekeepers were present and offered
19 to the council a petition, which she read. The petition supports beekeeping in Lino Lakes including
20 allowing beekeeping within more zoning districts. Councilmember Lyden noted that
21 communication to residents on other ways they can help bees (i.e. less pesticides) could be helpful
22 to the cause.
23 Betty Mortenson, beekeeper in Ham Lake and treasurer of the local beekeeper's association,
24 explained the goal to get Minnesota bee friendly. They acknowledge the issues that concern people
25 but feel they can be addressed by education.
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SETTING
THE AGENDA
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The agenda
was approved as
presented.
z8 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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Lino Lakes Ambassadors
—the 2020 ambassadors spoke
to the council on their activities. They
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noted that many activities
were cancelled due to COVID
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another year.
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American Legion
Presentation
of Law Enforcement
Officer of the Year Award to ]'on Vang and
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Firefighter of the
Year Award
to Derek Sadowski.
34 CONSENT AGENDA
35 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through 1L as presented.
36 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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38 ITEM ACTION
39 Consideration of Expenditures
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A)
Consideration of Expenditures: i) July 13, 2020
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(Check
No. 112464 through 112557) in the amount
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of $968,476.04
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B)
Consider Approval of June 22, 2020 Work Session Minutes
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C)
Consider Approval of .tune 22, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
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D)
Consider Approval of June 8, 2020 Closed Council Minutes
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E)
Consider Approval of June 8, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
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F)
Consider Approval of June 1, 2020 Closed Council Minutes
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G)
Consider Approval of June 1, 2020 Work Session Minutes
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H)
Consider Approval of June 8, 2020 Special Work Session
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Minutes
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I)
Appointment of Election Judges
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J)
Consider Resolution No. 20-70 Approving Sale of Wetland
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Bank Credit, Alliant Ventures, LLC
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K)
Consider Approval of Resolution 20-71, Approving a Peddler
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License for L&G Concessions
56 L) Consider Kesolution No. 20-72 Approving Sale of Wetland
57 Bank Credit, GW Elm Road South, Inc.
58 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
59 There was no report from the Finance Department.
6o ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Approved
Approved
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61 3A) Consider Appointment of a POC Firefighter —Human Resources Manager BarCholomew
62 reviewed her written report recommending the appointment of a Paid On Call Firefighter. Mayor
63 Rafferty asked about the length of the training process; Director Swenson said typically about three
64 to four months but there could be a delay due to current challenges.
65 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the appointment of Brandon Brian as recommended.
66 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
67 3B) Consider Approval of Accounting Services Proposal —City Administrator Cotton
68 reviewed her written report requesting the council to authorize an interim accounting services
69 arrangement with ADM Financial Solutions. She noted current vacancies in the Finance
70 Department that precipitate this need. She also explained the financial services that would be
71 provided and a possible time frame.
72 Councilmember Stoesz moved to authorize execution of the arrangement as recommended.
73 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
74 3C) Consider Approval of Amendments to the Public Purpose Expenditures Policy —
75 Human Resources Manager Bartholomew reviewed her written report requesting amendments to the
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City's policy
on public
purpose expenditures. The
changes were reviewed briefly and Ms.
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Bartholomew
indicated
the changes would have no
budget impact.
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Councilmember
Stoesz moved to approve the policy amendments as
recommended.
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Councilmember
Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a
voice vote.
80 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
81 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
82 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
83 There was no report from the Public Services Department,
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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6A) Laborer's Training Center (2350 Main Street): i. Consider Resolution No. 20-68
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Approving Conditional Use Permit; it) Consider Resolution No. 20-69 Approving Site
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Improvement Performance Agreement — City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
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including information on the following:
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Expansion proposed to current training facilities;
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Conditional use permit required;
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Map of site and implications of expansion project;
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Nearby townhomes (located in City of Hugo);
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Zoning;
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Site plan review;
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Exterior and floor plans;
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Landscaping requirements;
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Planning and Zoning Board recommendation (approval);
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Requested council action.
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Dean Mills, Laborer's Training Center, offered thanks to the council. He thanked staff for their very
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good assistance in getting this project together. He invited the council to visit their facility anytime.
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They pride themselves on being a good neighbor and he feels the design will be a positive addition.
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Mayor Rafferty noted that it is a great facility and he is excited to go forward with the expansion
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project.
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Councilmember Lyden remarked that it's unusual to see buildings not connected especially because of
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winter weather in Minnesota. Mr. Mills explained that is intended with smaller class sizes possible in
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the future.
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Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-68 as presented. Councilmember Lyden
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seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-69 as presented. Councilmember
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Rubland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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111 6B) Public Hearing: Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 04-20 Vacating a Portion of
] 12 Elmcrest Avenue Rigbt-of--Way — WSB Engineering staff reviewed a presentation including
113 information on the following:
114 A map indicating the request for vacation of right of way;
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A previous right of way vacation.
Background of project was reviewed as part of Item 6A.
Mayor Rafferty opened the public hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the I" Reading of Ordinance No. 04-20 as presented.
Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote,
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
MONTHI.Y
RECYCLE DAY
will
be held at Lino Park (7850 Lake Drive)
on Saturday,
July 18
from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m.
COMMUNTTY CALENDAR
Conemnniry� Calendar — A Look Aieead
June
8, 2020 through June 22,
2020
4- Wednesday. June 10
6:30
pm, Zoom Mtg.
Planning & Zoning Board
aL Monday, June 22
6:00
pm, Council Chambers
Council Work Session
4- Monday, June 22
6:30
pm, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
ADJOURN
There being no further
business,
Councilmember Ruhland moved
to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Councilmember Lyden
seconded
the motion. Motion carried on a
voice vote.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on July 27, 2020.
Julianne/i3artell, City C1 rk
job Raf erty, Mayor