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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-2021 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 1 2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL 3 REGULAR MEETING 4 MINUTES 5 6 DATE March 8, 2021 7 TIME STARTED 6930 p.m. 8 TIME ENDED 7*16 p.m. 9 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden, 10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty 11 MEMBERS ABSENT 12 13 Staff members present: Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Public Services 14 Director Rick DeGardner; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Clerk Julie Bartell 15 16 PUBLIC COMMENT 17 There were no public comments. 18 SETTING THE AGENDA 19 The agenda was approved as presented. 20 SPECIAL PRESENTATION 21 Oath of Police Service —Police Officer, George Carlson 22 Oath of Fine Services —Firefighters Brandon Byrne, Nick Clausen, Brett McReavy 23 CONSENT AGENDA 24 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through 1H as 25 presented. Councilmember Lmy 11 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 26 27 ITEM ACTION 28 Consideration of Expenditures: 29 A) March 8, 2021 (Check No. 113940 through 114002) in the 30 amount of $96,622.35 Approved 31 B) Consider Approval of February 22, 2021 Council 32 Work Session Minutes Approved 33 C) Consider Approval of February 22, 2021 Council Minutes Approved 34 D) Consider Approval of Feb 22, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes Approved 35 E) Consider Approval of Peddler License for Pro Star Tree Care Approved 36 F) Consider Approval of Peddler License for Xfinity/Comcast Approved 7 COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 37 G) Consider Resolution No. 21-18, Approving ACRED Cost Share 38 Agreement 39 H) Consider Approval of Springbrook Human Resources Module, 40 Meg Sawyer 41 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 42 There was no report from the Finance Department, 43 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 44 There was no report from the Administration Department. 45 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 46 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. Approved Approved 47 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 48 5A) Consider Resolution No. 2146, Order Project, Approve Plans and Specifications, and 49 Authorize Ad For Bids, Hard Court Facility at Birch Street and Centerville Road — Public 50 Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written report requesting approval to move forward with 51 the planning and bidding process for the Hard Court Facility project. He reviewed the proposed 52 budget for the project and how it would be funded. Bids would be opened on April 7 under the 53 current schedule. 54 Councilmember Lyden remarked that just because Tower Park is on the agenda does not make it a 55 priority. This would be a seasonal park (two tennis courts and four pickleballs courts) and that is 56 different from the YMCA facility and discussion on the YMCA facility is his priority. Opening the 57 YMCA will take a financial commitment. Opening the former YMCA facility would provide 58 services reaching far more people and for twelve months of the year. Historically this facility was 59 voted down by the public. There are ten neighborhood parks that need funding. He believes that 60 this project should therefore be tabled until the YMCA facility discussion has occurred. 61 Councilmember Cavegn remarked that he would echo Councilmember Lyden's thoughts. He added 62 that beyond the YMCA discussion there are other City parks in need of updating. And in his view 63 the location of this proposed facility wouldn't serve Lino residents as well. He thinks that funding 64 could be better invested than in a new park. 65 Mayor Rafferty noted that the status of the economy and valuations caused some delay in updating 66 park facilities. Back in 2015, the council made a decision to put funding away (park dedication) for 67 this area of the City. On that side of the City there are many homes in the vicinity of this proposed 68 park and further there are very limited tennis and pickleball facilities in the City. While he doesn't 69 take comments about the larger discussion lightly, he favors getting something done in this area of 7o the City. He noted that the former YMCA facility discussion is important but this is a different 71 facility discussion in his mind. He is in favor of this action because it is simply to go out and get 72 bids to see what the cost would be. 73 Councilmember Stoesz said he would echo the Mayor's comments and add that park dedication 74 funds should be utilized in the area from which they are received. He believes thereneed for a 75 park in that area of the city. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 76 Councilmember Ruhland said he supports this project as well; money was set aside for this a while 77 ago, this covers different ages, serves some elderly residents. 78 Councilmember Lyden noted that pickleball can be played inside. Councilmember Ruhland noted 79 that with current facemask requirements, inside activities such pickleball can be difficult. 80 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 21 A 6 as presented. Councilmember 81 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Cavegn and Lyden voted no. 82 SB) Consider Resolution No. 21-17 Approving Contract with Northland Recreation Inc. for 83 Lino Park and Clearwater Creek Park Playground Equipment — Public Services Director 84 DeGardner reviewed his written report outlining a proposed contract and subsequent action to 85 construct playground equipment for Lino Park and Clearwater Creek Park. 86 Councilmember Stoesz asked how long parks will be closed for construction and Mr. DeGardner 87 explained that generally construction will be kept in a fenced area so some park use would continue 88 as much as possible. 89 Councilmember Cavegn noted that the council will be having discussion soon about other elements 90 of the Lino Lark upgrade; this action is only a portion of the project that is moving forward now. 91 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-17 as presented. Councilmember 92 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 93 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 94 6A) Bald Eagle Addition: i) Consider Resolution No. 2143 Approving Final Plat; ii) 95 Consider Resolution No. 2144 Approving Development Agreement — City Planner Larsen 96 reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the following: 97 - Site review, existing conditions; 98 - Comparison with preliminary plat; 99 - Findings of Fact (conditions have been fulfilled); 100 - Planning and Zoning unanimous approval; 101 - Council actions for consideration. 102 Councilmember Lyden received confirmation that the drainage concern has been addressed. 103 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 2043 as presented. Councilmember 104 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. los Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 2044 as presented. Councilmember 106 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 107 6B) Consider Resolution No. 2145 Approving Professional Services Proposal with 108 Landform Professional Services, LLC for Zoning Ordinance and Map Updates —City Planner 109 Larsen reviewed her written report requesting authorization to move forward with this element of 110 implementing the City's comprehensive plan update. This would be a review of the City's official 111 controls and preparation of amendments as necessary to conform to the Plan. Landform was the 112 City's consultant on the Plan update so staff feels they would be a good choice to perform these 113 services. Ms. Larsen explained the funds budgeted for this purpose. Further she explained that the 114 review process will mainly be with the Planning and Zoning Board with some council updates. 3 116 COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Stoesz said he would like to make sure these updates are done "digital first" so that information will be more accessible to the public. 117 Mayor Rafferty noted that there is a budget and scope proposed but he hears some excellent ideas 118 that should be looked at. 119 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-15 as presented. Councilmember 120 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 121 6C) Consider Resolution No. 2149, Declaring Property a Public Nuisance, 6367 Ware Road — 122 Community Development Director Grochala explained that staff is requesting council action to declare 123 a nuisance and order abatement at the noted address. He reviewed the history of issues and action to 124 get the property in compliance. Mr. Grochala noted that staff has followed due process to inform and 125 allow time for the property owner to rectify the situation and that has not occurred. He noted the 126 proposed action going forward. If the council acts as requested, staff will give the property owner one 127 final notice and fourteen days to correct. After that, a contractor will have to be brought in and 128 appropriate process followed to abate the problem. 129 Councilmember Lyden noted that staff is reporting problems over the past three years. This is a 130 terrible situation but he wonders how staff is communicating with the property owner. Mr. Grochala 131 explained that staff has not had communication of late but will be informing them of this action and a 132 deadline. Public Safety Director Swenson noted that his staff has had some contact. U.) Councilmember Ruhland asked about the process to hold property that is removed? Mr. Grochala 134 noted that there would be storage involved but related costs are assessable. Councilmember Ruhland 135 asked if police presence is planned for the removal process and Mr. Grochala said he would expect so. 136 Mayor Rafferty said it's unfortunate when it gets to this point but there are rules and regulations that 137 must be followed. He understands that the residents understand the process and will be given another 138 opportunity to comply. He is appreciative of staff and their efforts to this point. 139 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20-19 as presented. Councilmember 140 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 l53 154 155 156 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business. COMMUNITY EVENTS There were no events announced. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Community Calendar - A Look Ahead March 8, 2021 through March 22, 2021 - Wednesday, March 10 6:30 pm, Zoom Planning & Zoning Board . Thursday, March 18 5:30 pm, Zoom/Chambers Special Council Work Session Monday, March 22 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session 4. Monday, March 22 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 COUNCIL MIN TEN APPRO VED There being no further business, Councilmember Cavegn moved to adjourn at 7:16 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 March 229 2021. Julianne Bartell, City ft Rafferty, Mayor