HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-2021 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 MINUTES
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6 DATE February 8, 2021
7 TIME STARTED 6 : 30 p.m .
8 TIME ENDED 6 : 55 p. m .
9 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden ,
10 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember Ruhland
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13 Staff members present : City Administrator Sarah Cotton ; Community Development Director
14 Michael Grochala; Public Safety Director John Swenson ; City Engineer Diane Hankee ; City Clerk
15 Julie Bartell
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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 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
22 A plaque was presented to Paula Andrzejewski for her years of service to the Environmental Board.
23 CONSENT AGENDA
24 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through 1D as presented .
25 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
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27 ITEM ACTION
28 Consideration of Expenditures :
29 A) February 8 , 2021 (Check No . 113785 through 113850) in the
30 Amount of $318 , 033 . 71 Approved
31 B ) Consider Approval of January 25 , 2021 Council
32 Work Session Minutes Approved
33 C) Consider Approval of January 25 , 2021 Council
34 Minutes Approved
35 D) Consider Resolution No . 21 -09 , Amending the 2021 Charter
36 Commission Budget Approved
37 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
38 There was no report from the Finance Department.
39 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
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40 3A) Consider Appointment of Paid On -Call Firefighter — Public Safety Director Swenson
41 reviewed the request to hire Brett McReavy as a Paid On- Call Firefighter. Director Swenson
42 reviewed Mr. McReavy ' s experience and qualifications for the position .
43 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Brett McReavy to the position of
44 Paid On-Call Firefighter. Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice
45 vote .
46 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
47 4A) Counseling Contract for Services — LE-AST Services /Counseling LLC — Public Safety
48 Director Swenson explained that staff is seeking authorization to enter into a service contract for
49 first responder support services . The provider agency is highly recommended. This service is seen
50 as a way to help first responders take care of themselves as they work to take care of us . The
51 program provides for additonal counseling and department training as needed.
52 Mayor Rafferty spoke in favor of the services . Councilmember Lyden added that those that serve
53 us deserve to have the proper mental health services available to them .
54 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve execution of the contract as recommended by staff.
55 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
56 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
57 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
58 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
59 6A) Consider Resolution No. 21 -06 , Declare Intent to Reimburse from Bond Proceeds , 2021
60 Street Improvement Project — Community Development Director Grochala reported that staff is
61 requesting that the council move forward with this resolution . The council has discussed at past
62 meetings the proposed street program for 2021 .
63 Mayor Rafferty noted that the City has been utilizing this street reconstruction program for a number
64 of years and it has worked well .
65 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No . 21 -06 as presented . Councilmember
66 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
67 6B) 2021 Street Improvement Project, Diane Hankee
68 i) Consider Resolution No . 21 -07, Accepting bids, Awarding a Construction Contract; ii)
69 Consider Resolution No. 21 -08 , Approving Construction Services Contract with WSB
70 & Associates — City Engineer Hankee reviewed her written staff report. She reviewed streets and
71 the type of improvements that would be included in the 2021 project. She noted overlay projects
72 that were considered alternates and that now appear to be possible to include in the project based on
73 the results of a bid process . She reviewed the proposed budget and funding source . Ms . Hankee
74 also reviewed the proposal to execute a construction services contract with WSB & Associates .
75 Councilmember Lyden said he is excited for the project to move forward and expects the
76 improvements will be welcomed by residents . He appreciates staffs work to keep the costs low.
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77 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No . 21 -07 and Resolution No . 21 -08 as
78 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
79 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8o There was no Unfinished Business .
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82 NEW BUSINESS
83 There was no New Business .
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85 COMMUNITY EVENTS
86 There were no events announced.
87 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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89 Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
90 February 8, 2021 through February 22 , 2021
91 Tuesday, February 9 5 : 30 pm, YMCA Council Tour of YMCA Bldg.
92 . • Wednesday, February 10 6 : 30 pm, Zoom Planning & Zoning Board
93 =qk Monday, February 15 CITY HALL CLOSED President' s Day
94 = Monday, February 22 6 :00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session
95 4. Monday, February 22 6 : 30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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97 ADJOURN
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99 There being no further business, Councilmember Lyden moved to adjourn at 6 : 55 p .m .
10o Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote .
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102 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 22 , 2021 .
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107 Juliann Bartell, City Jerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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