HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-2021 Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE April 12, 2021
5 TIME STARTED 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED 6*30 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT Council Member Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland,
8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT None
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Human Resources Coordinator
11 Meg Sawyer; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; Community Development
12 Director Michael Grochala; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; City Planner Katie
13 Larsen; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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15 1. Review Regular Agenda of April 12, 2021
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17 Item 3A — Appointment of Public Safety Investigative Assistant — Mayor Rafferty
18 asked what salary level is being recommended. Human Resources Manager Sawyer said
19 the individual would begin employment at "start salary", the first step.
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21 Item SA — Hard Court Facility Contract — When Councilmember Stoesz asked about
22 when a name for the facility will be chosen, Mr. DeGardner explained that staff
23 recommends that occur after the project is approved.
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25 Item SB —Trail Maintenance Project Quotes and Contract -Councilmember Ruhland
26 asked about elements of the project and City Engineer Hankee reviewed the location of
27 planned maintenance adding that there are some ADA requirements included. Ms.
28 Hankee reviewed the process that will be used to reclaim the trails. Councilmember
29 Lyden suggested that staff check into the prospect of owning the necessary equipment
30 (mill and overlay).
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32 Item 6A —Watermark 4th Addition Councilmember Ruhland asked about the depth of
33 the irrigation ponds; he has done the math and has concern about the water levels. City
34 Engineer Hankee explained what staff has also looked at possible water levels and that
35 includes information indicating that irrigation could be limited in a drought; also the lake
36 irrigation is limited and would not serve the entire development. Councilmember
37 Ruhland asked about the lake and monitoring water levels and staff explained that they
38 are trying to balance irrigation use with the expectations of the residents as well (they
39 expect to have a lake adjacent to their home). Councilmember Ruhland asked when will
40 those residents served be moved to City water (at what water level)? Ms. Hankee
41 explained further what areas would be served; staff could consider adding language
42 setting the switch to City water at a certain point. Staff pointed out that smart irrigation
43 controls will be utilized.
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45 Councilmember Stoesz asked about City liability if someone/something were to consume
46 the chemically treated water. Ms. Hankee explained that signage will be required
47 informing people as necessary.
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49 Councilmember Lyden asked about park dedication for Outlot C; where does that lay?
50 City Planner Larsen said she will show that on her presentation.
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Not on Printed Agenda —Administrator Cotton provided an update on the vaccination
clinic (at the former YMCA). Mayor Rafferty asked if it is appropriate for the employees
to be parking on unpaved grass. Community Development Director Grochala suggested
that it is the best way to keep parking clear for the number of patients that are anticipated.
Public Services Director DeGardner noted that the clinic has not been up to full capacity
as yet but the City is watching and planning as necessary and that impacts parking.
Administrator Cotton said staff will be requesting additional signage so people don't
come inadvertently to City Hall when they want to get a vaccine.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
April 26, 2021.
Juli e Bartell, City Clerk
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