HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2020 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 MINUTES
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6 DATE : July 27, 2020
7 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 7:40 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director
14 Michael Grochala; City Plainer Katie Larsen; Public Safety Director John Swenson; City Engineer
15 Diane Hankee
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
18 Kevin Murphy; 583 Lois Lane, requested assistance with traffic issues on Lois Lane, including
19 lowering the speed limit. Mayor Rafferty asked to be involved in continuing the discussion with
20 residents and staff (City Engineer and Public Safety Department) about how speed limits can be
21 amended and other possibilities to deal with issues of speeding and traffic.
22 SETTING THE AGENDA
23 The agenda was approved as presented.
24 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
25 Oath of Police Service — Police Officers — Mike Monson, Anissa Ng
26 Eagle Scout presentation for Aiden J. Sherer
27 CONSENT AGENDA
28 Councilmember Lydell moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through IF as presented.
29 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
30 Councilmember Cavegn noted Page 12 of the Expenditures Report and an item for Spanish
31 translation services. Administrator Cotton explained that the services are public safety related and
32 the City is required by law to provide them. Public Safety Director Swenson concurred that the law
33 requires the provision of translation services when requested.
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35 ITEM ACTION
36 Consideration of Expenditures:
37 A) Consideration of Expenditures: July 27, 2020
38 (Check No. 112558 through 112640) in the
39 amount of $619,450,71 Approved
40 B) Consider Approval of July 13, 2020 Council Minutes Approved
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C)
Consider Resolution No. 20-77 Approving Sale of
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Wetland Bank Credit, Larry Head
Approved
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D)
Consider Resolution No. 20-78 Approving Sale of
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Wetland Bank Credit, Wetland Credit Agency
Approved
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E)
Consider Resolution No. 20-80 Approving a Peddler
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License for Joshua's Pest Control
Approved
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F)
Consider Resolution No. 20-85 Approving Additional
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Election Judges for August I I th State Primary Election
Approved
49 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
50 There was no report from the Finance Department.
57 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
52 There was no report from the Administration Department,
53 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
54 4A) Consider Donation of Seized Property —Public Safety Director Swenson explained that;
55 under the City Code, the department is authorized to dispose of seized property with consent of the
56 council. He is recommending that certain property (bikes) be donated at this time.
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Councilmember Stoesz
suggested
that staff determine if it's possible
Yo preauthorize the
regular
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donation of bikes.
59 Cowrcilmember Stoesz moved to accept the donation as recommended. Councilmember Ruhland
60 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
61 4B) Consider Donation of K9 Squad Organizer —Public Safety Director Swenson reported
62 that the department has an organizer that no longer fits into the newer model squad car. Therefore
63 he is recommending that the organizer be donated to the Anoka County Sherriff s Office where they
64 have a use.
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Councilmember Cavegn moved
to approve the
City's
donation as recommended. Com�cilmember
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"I "Al seconded the motion.
Motion can'ied
on a
voice vote.
67 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
68 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
69 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
70 6A) Consider Resolution No. 20-75, Approving Payment No. 8 and Final, LaMotte Area
71 Street and Utility Improvement Project - City Engineer Hankee noted completion of the project
72 and a remaining balance to be released to the contractor. She noted the final project cost that
73 included grant funds from the Rice Creek Watershed District. She is recommending that the
74 council approve the final payment.
75 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the project was well done and the contractor well received by the
76 residents.
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Councilmember
Stoesz moved to approve
Resolution No. 20-75 as presented. Councilmember
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Lyden seconded
the motion. Motion
carried on a voice vote
79 615) Consider Resolution No. 20-76 Approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment #I-
80 Outdoor Storage of Rental Equipment for All Seasons Rental (7932 Lake Drive) — City Planner
81 Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation including information on the following:
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- CUP Amendment is
proposed
(original
CiJPs approved in 2017 in relation to their new
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building);
84 - Aerial view of area pre and post new construction;
85 - A certain vnount of outdoor storage is allowed under code but there has been an amount in
86 excess of allowance:
87 - The owner is now proposing additional outdoor storage area (required amendment to CUP);
88 - Staff and the Planning and 'Coning Bova is proposing limitation and screening outlined in
89 staff report.
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Mayor Rafferty
asked about
the additional landscape requirment. Ms. Larsen said there will be two
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rows of coniferus
trees with
a size (age) requirement.
92 Scott Carlson, owner of All Seasons Rental (the applicant), noted that he has worked with staff and
93 the Planning and Zoning Board and is satisifed with the recommendation and prepared to comply.
94 He does wonder about the timetable; he'd prefer to plant trees on a schedule that will be best for
95 their growth and survival. Mayor Rafferty asked staff to work with Mr. Carlson to ensure a proper
96 timeframe; he commended Mr. Carlson for operating a good business in the community.
97 Councilmember Cavegn noted that he lives in the area of the business and he concurs that the
98 business is good neighbor.
99 City Planner Larsen recommended that a completion date for the landscaping and annual inspection
100 requirement could be added to the resolution.
101 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 20-76 as amended to include a
102 landscaping completion date and annual inspection requirement . Councilmember Stoesz seconded
103 the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote
104 60 Street Easement Vacation: i. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 04-20, Vacating
] 05 a Portion of Elmcrest Avenue Right -of -Way —City )✓ngineer Hankee reviewed her written report
106 outlining staff s request for 2nd reading and adoption of an ordinance vacating a portion of right of
l07 way. The vacation relates to the Laborer's Training Center expansion project. The council
]08 approved the 1" reading of the ordinance at the last regular meeting.
109 Councilmember Stoesz moved to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 04-20. Councilmember
ll0 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote
111 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 2nd Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 04-20 as
12 presented. Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none.
113 ii. Consider Resolution No. 20-79, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 04-20
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114 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-79 as presented. Councilmember
115 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote
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6D) Consider Resolution No. 20486, Approving Change Order No. 1, Water Tower No. 3 —
City Engineer Hankee reported that staff is recommending that the council authorize a change order
for a flowmeter on the new water tower. She noted a small deduction to the project that makes the
net change smaller. She noted that the project is on schedule.
Councilmember Cavegn moved
to approve Resolution No.
20-86
as presented. Councilmember
Ruhland seconded the motion.
Motion carried on a voice
vote
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business,
COMMUNITY EVENTS
There were no events announced.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ConeneunigCulerrdar—A Look Aliend
July 27, 2020 through August 10,
2020
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Wednesday, July 29
6:30
pm,
Zoom
Environmental Board
4-
Monday, August 3
6:00
pm,
Council Chambers
Council Work Session
4-
Wednesday, August 5
6:30
pm,
GoToMeeting
Park Board
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Thursday, August 6
8:00
am,
Zoom
EDAC
4-
Monday, August 10
6:30
pm,
Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Councilmember Rutland moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
145 Following adjownment of the regulaz meeting. the Council recom+ened for a special meeting to
146 discuss Coronavirus Relief Funds and the 2021 Budget.
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148 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on August 10, 2020.
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153 Julianj�e Bartell, Cit� Clerk
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ob Rafferty, Mayor