HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-2021 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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1 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
2 REGULAR MEETING
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5 DATE January 25 , 2021
6 TIME STARTED 6 : 30 p.m.
7 TIME ENDED 7 * 00 p. m .
8 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
9 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
to MEMBERS ABSENT
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12 Staff members present : City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director
13 Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee ; Human Resources Manager Meg Sawyer; Public
14 Safety Director John Swenson; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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16 PUBLIC COMMENT
17 Dean Hausladen, Lino Lakes resident, spoke to the matter of the City establishing a storm water
18 utility. He noted that the concept has come forward before and he wonders if the same proposal is
19 under consideration. Mayor Rafferty remarked that the council is looking at the possibility of a
20 utility again, understanding the reality of the many services that are required of the City in the area
21 of storm water management. Mr. Hausladen also noted that he lives by Sunrise Park and he ' s
22 concerned about the use of chemicals on the lawn there ; he experienced a situation where chemicals
23 were put down by the City and warning signs were posted but not soon enough to prevent him and
24 his dog from being impacted .
25 SETTING THE AGENDA
26 The agenda was approved as presented.
27 CONSENT AGENDA
28 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through I as
29 presented. Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
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31 ITEM ACTION
32 Consideration of Expenditures .
33 A) January 25 , 2021 (Check No . 113705 through 113784)
34 in the Amount of $ 679 , 119 . 19 Approved
35 B) Consider Approval of January 4 , 2021 Council
36 Work Session Minutes Approved
37 C) Consider Approval of January 11 , 2021 Council
38 Minutes Approved
39 D) Consider Approval of Advisory Board and EDAC Appts Approved
4o FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
41 There was no report from the Finance Department.
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42 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
43 3A) Consider Approval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease — New Creations — City
44 Administrator Cotton explained that staff is presenting a lease change to the City ' s tenants, New
45 Creations Childcare . The company is transitioning and this change in the lease relates to that
46 change from one entity to a new one . There is no change in the terms of the lease .
47 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the assignment and assumption of the lease as
48 recommended . Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
49 3B) ConsiderAppointment r v bl c fety Poll „ O ffie Meg S (removed from
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50 agenda prior to meeting)
51 3C) Consider Approval of COVID49 Medical and Personal Leave of Absence Policy —
52 Human Resources Manager Sawyer explained that staff is seeking council approval of a policy that
53 will cover medical and personal leave of absences related to COVID 19 .
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55 Councilmember Cavegn asked if staff expects to request another continuation when this policy
56 expires ; Ms . Sawyer said staff doesn' t have enough information at this time to know. The policy is
57 something quite common at this time .
58 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the policy as recommended . Councilmember Stoesz
59 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
60 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
61 4A) Consider Approval of Prosecution Contract for Services — Public Safety Director
62 Swenson reported that staff is requesting approval of a new contract with the current provider of
63 prosecution services to the City. He noted the basic terms of the proposed contract (including a
64 slight increase in cost) . Staff recommends approval .
65 Councilmember Stoesz asked how many individuals of the firm are available to the City for
66 services . Director Swenson noted two attorneys and an administrative professional .
67 Councilmember Cavegn asked how many hours per month (estimate) are provided and Director
68 Swenson reviewed the type of services provided .
69 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve contract as presented . Councilmember Stoesz seconded
70 the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
71 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
72 5A) Oaks of Lino Park Property : i) Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No . 01 -21 ,
73 Vacating Oaks of Lino Park Property — City Engineer Hankee reviewed the written report
74 recommending that the council proceed with the vacation of land at Oaks of Lino Park. The matter
75 was discussed when the ordinance had its first reading at the last council meeting . Mayor Rafferty
76 noted his comfort with the sale ; the Park Board has sent this forward .
77 Councilmember Ruhland moved to waive full reading of the ordinance as presented .
78 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
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80 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No . 01 -21 as presented.
81 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried : Yeas , 5 ; Nays none .
82 ii) Consider Resolution No. 21 -03 , Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No . 01 -
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84 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No . 21 -03 as presented. Councilmember
85 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
86 in) Consider Resolution No. 21 -04 Authorizing the Conveyance of Land (Park, Oaks of
87 Lino) to Adjacent Property Owners .
88 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No . 21 -04 as presented. Councilmember
89 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
90 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
91 6A) Consider Resolution No. 21 -01 , Accepting Quotes , and Awarding a Construction
92 Contract, 2020 Surface Water Maintenance Project 2— City Engineer Hankee reviewed her
93 written report . She noted the work locations proposed, the low quote received, and the estimated
94 cost of work . These are smaller sediment activities proposed and she noted that a storm water utility
95 would allow the City to do more extensive work.
96 Councilmember Stoesz asked about access and control over impact on people ' s property; Ms . Hankee
97 said necessary contracts have been made and erosion control will be handled appropriately.
98 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 01 as presented. Councilmember
99 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
100 613) Consider Resolution No . 21 -05 , Approving Maintenance Agreement for Channel
101 Crossing, Nature ' s Refuge - City Engineer Hankee noted the City ' s approval of the final plat for this
102 development, including a culvert and roadway crossing. This agreement would be specific to this
103 culvert crossing and provides for City maintenance .
104 Councilmember Stoesz asked the average lifespan of a culvert and how replacement is handled; Ms .
105 Hankee said the lifespan is about fifty years and stormwater maintenance funds are the source of
106 replacement funding .
107 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 05 as presented . Councilmember
108 Stoesz seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
1o9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
110 There was no Unfinished Business .
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112 NEW BUSINESS
113 There was no New Business .
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115 COMMUNITY EVENTS
116 There were no events announced .
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118 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
119 Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
120 January 25, 2021 through February 8, 2021
121 4, Wednesday, January 27 6 : 30 pm, Zoom Environmental Board
122 Monday, February 1 6 : 00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session
123 Wednesday, February 3 6 : 30 pm, Zoom Park Board
124 ik Thursday, February 4 8 : 00 am, Zoom EDAC
125 wqk Monday, February 8 6 : 30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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127 ADJOURN
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129 There being no further business , Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 7 : 00 p .m.
130 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
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132 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 8 , 2 02 1 .
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