HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2020 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
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6 DATE August 24, 2020
7 TIME STARTED 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED 6:50 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
i I MEMBERS ABSENT
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Human Resources Manager Karissa
14 Bartholomew; Public Safety Director John Swenson; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; City
15 Planner Katie Larsen
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
18 There were no public comments.
19 SETTING THE AGENDA
20 The agenda was approved as presented.
21 CONSENT AGENDA
22 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through 1 C as presented.
23 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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25 ITEM ACTION
26 Consideration of Expenditures:
27 A) Consideration of Expenditures: August 24, 2020
28 (Check No. 112738 through 112816) in the
29 amount of $1,864,975.44. Approved
I B) Consider Resolution No. 20-93, Acknowledging Allocation
31 From Anoka County of Cares Act Election Grant Funds Approved
32 C) Consider Approval of July 7, 2020 Work Session Minutes Approved
33 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
34 There was no report from the Finance Department.
35 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
36 3A) Consider Appointment of Paid On -Call Firefighter —Human Resources Manager
37 Bartholomew reviewed her written report outlining the recruitment, hiring process and
38 qualifications of the applicant. Staff is recommending that Mr. Clauson be appointed.
39 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Nicholas Clauson as recommended.
40 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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41 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
42 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
43 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
44 SA) Consider Resolution 20-929 Authorize the Advertisement for Bids for the 2020 Lino
45 Lakes Facilities Touchless Entry Upgrades — Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his
46 written report requesting authorization to adverstise for bids for the touchless entry upgrades
47 proposed for City facilities. The cost of these upgrades should be fully covered through the
48 CARES Act grant funds that have been received by the City. Mr. DeGardner reviewed the
49 proposed work that will provide for touchless entry at City buildings.
5o Councilmember Lyden thanked Mr. DeGardner for the quick work in getting this project together so
51 that it can be considered for grant funding.
52 Councilmember Stoesz asked that staff ensure that the work have as long a warranty as possible.
53 The council heard information from the City Administrator on use of the City's portion of CARES
54 Act funds. Ms. Cotton explained the deadline and that staff is following the rules for grant funding
55 as they are currently being provided.
56 Director DeGardner added that staff is also looking at adding card access points where that is
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58 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-92 as presented. Councilmember
59 Lydell seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
6o COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
61 6A) Consider Resolution No. 20-91 Approving Variances for Building Setbacks and Fence
62 Height for 6508 West Shadow Lake Drive - City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint
63 presentation including information on the following
64 - Applicant (Anoka County Highway Department) on behalf of properly owners;
65 - Variances are required for Birch Street Improvement Project roundabout at intersection of
66 West Shadow Lake Road;
67 - Much work done with properties owners to find best approach;
68 - The roundabout project will leave a lot that is not compliant to City requirements in size; the
69 variances would make the existing house and structures conforming;
70 - Variance locations shown on a map;
71 - The property owners also requested a berm and fence that require a variance;
72 - Findings of Fact;
73 - Planning and Zoning Board has approved.
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74 Councilmember Stoesz asked who is paying the cost of the variance and Ms. Larsen responded that
75 there were no land use planning charges imposed since the applicant is Anoka County,
76 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-91 as presented. Councilmember
77 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
78 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
79 There was no Unfinished Business.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
There were no events announced.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Communin> Calendar - A Look Ahead
August 24, 2020 through September 14, 2020
Wednesday, August 26 6:30 pm, Zoom Environmental Board
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 9
Monday, September 14
6:30 pm, Go To Meeting
8:00 am, Zoom
6:00 pm, Council Chambers
6:30 pm, Zoom
6:30 pm, Council Chambers
Park Board
EDAC
Council Work Session
Planning & Zoning Board
City Council Meeting
There being no further business, Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 14,
2020.
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b Rafferty, Mayor