HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2021 Council Work Session Minutes CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE : May 10,2021
5 TIME STARTED : 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 6:28 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz,Lyden,Rubland,
8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT : None
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah
11 Lynch; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Clerk
12 Julie Bartell
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14 1. Review Regular Agenda of May 10, 2021
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16 Item 2A—Issuance of Bonds, Series,2021A—Finance Director Lynch noted that the
17 issuance is related to financing the City's Street Reconstruction Project. The City's
18 financial advisor, Terri Heaton of Baker Tilly will be present to review the proposed
19 issuance at the council meeting.
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21 Item 3A—Hiring of Police Officer—Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the
22 written report recommending the appointment of Daniel Swenson. He reviewed
23 candidate Swenson's experience and noted that staff is recommending a salary starting at
24 Step 4.
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26 Councilmember Lyden asked about the number of applications normally received for a
27 Lino Lakes police officer opening. Director Swenson explained that the number this
28 time was around 60: they have received more and less than that amount in the past.
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30 Item 4A—Acceptance of Seized Property—Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed
31 the written report. Staff is trying to get the property and evidence room cleared
32 somewhat.
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34 Item 4B—Donation of Seized Property—Public Safety Director Swenson explained
35 that staff has identified a non-profit organization that could use the items for sale at a
36 thrift store.
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38 The council discussed the disposal process for seized firearms and Director Swenson
39 explained his recommendation in that area.
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41 Item 6A—Butler Addition—City Planner Larsen explained the proposal to divide an
42 existing residential lot and the actions being requested.
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44 Councilmember Lyden stated that there is a pond involved; is there any reason to be
45 concerned. City Planner Larsen remarked that staff is very comfortable with the
46 ponding situation.
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48 Item 6B—Otter Crossing-City Planner Larsen explained that the report relates to a
49 land use application for the final plat of Otter Crossing. The plat creates a 1.46 acre
50 parcel for the purpose of constructing a 7,800 square foot commercial retail building.
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52 Mayor Rafferty asked about the park dedication included in the project(a trail project and
53 balance forward).
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55 Item 6C—Variance for Second Driveway at 23 Century Trail—City Planner Larsen
56 noted that the council discussed this matter at their last work session. It relates to an
57 application for a variance to add a second driveway to a residential property. She will be
58 giving an abbreviated review of the request to council this evening.
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60 Not on Printed Agenda
61 Update by Mayor Rafferty on moving advisory board meetings from Zoom to live. That
62 is being formulated.
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64 Update by Councilmember Stoesz on plans moving forward for Blue Heron Days; the
65 county is currently not considering road closure requests but it is anticipated they will in
66 the future.
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68 The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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70 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
71 May 24, 2021.
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76 Ju la e Bartell, City lerk Rob Rafferty,Mayor
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