HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-24-2021 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES
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APPROVED
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE :May 24, 2021
TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED : 6*50 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
MEMBERS ABSENT
Staff members present: City Administrator Sazah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
City Clerk Julie Bartell
PUBLIC COMMENT —Bernadine Skoglund, 7481 Lake Drive —provided photos from the
Holiday station next to her home and asked if the City ordinance been revised? There is a truck
parking in the lot overnight. She also noted a recent incident where a vehicle was attached to the
guardrail at the back of the lot. She doesn't want this situation to get out of control so there are 18
semi trucks parking there at all times. It is important that the management of the station be aware of
City regulations and management tends to change every few years.
Mayor Rafferty told Ms. Skoglund that what she has reported will be investigated.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through 1 H as presented.
Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
ITEM
ACTION
Consideration of Expenditures:
A)
May 24, 2021 (Check No.114360
through 114415) in the
Amount of $547,584.35
Approved
B)
Consider Approval of May
03, 2021 Work Session Minutes
Approved
C)
Consider Approval of May
10, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
Approved
D)
Consider Approval of Resolution 21-44, Approving a Permit for
Consumer Firework Sales at Super Target
Approved
E)
Consider Approval
of May 10, 2021 Board of Appeal Minutes
Approved
F)
Consider Approval
of May I Q 2021 Work Session Minutes
Approved
G)
Consider Approval
of Resolution 21-47, Approving a Special
Event Permit for Bill's
Superette
Approved
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42 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-48, Approving a Peddler
43 License for Aptive Pest Control Approved
44 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
45 There was no report from the Finance Department,
46 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
47 There was no report from the Administration Department.
48 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
49 4A) Consider Donation of Seized Property — Public Safety Director Swenson explained that
50 staff is requesting authority to donate certain seized property, an old radio antenna to be specific.
51 The unit is no longer useful to the department and the only place they've found still utilizing this
52 type of equipment is the Anoka County Radio Club. The club will handle gathering the unit and
53 moving it to their desired location.
54 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that he has contacted the organization and learned that they will be
55 participating in the Blue Heron Days event this year.
56 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the donation of property as recommended by staff.
57 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
58 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
59 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
60 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
61 6A) Consider 1" Reading of Ordinance 04-21, Sale of Property, Lots 12 & 13, Carole Estates
62 2nd Addition — City Administrator Cotton reviewed the written staff report. The sale of properly was
63 discussed earlier (in a closed session) by the council. Through negotiations with the buyer the City has
64 reached a proposal to sell the property. Contingencies were noted.
65 Councilmember Stoesz asked how this sale of property is being advertised. Administrator Cotton
66 noted that there is no legal requirement for notification in this case.
67 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the property was listed for sale; Ms. Cotton remarked that she
68 believes the buyer approached the City with their interest.
69 Councilmember Cavegri moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 04-21 as presented.
70 Motion carved on a voice vote.
71 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
72 Mayor Rafferty asked for an update on Blue Heron Days. Councilmember Stoesz reported on:
73 receiving approval from Anoka County to close the road, the special event permit that will be
74 completed and submitted, volunteers are coming together, and a check authorization will be before
75 the council soon for a county fee. Administrator Cotton noted that there is some existing funding in
76 the City budget that would cover that fee as well as other expenses related to such things as
77 advertising. Mayor Rafferty asked Councilmember Stoesz to keep the council updated.
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There was no New Business.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
There were no events announced.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
APPROVED
Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
May 24, 2021 through June 14, 2021
6`.30
pm.
Zoom
6:30
pm,
Council
Chambers
5:00
am,
Community Room
5:00
pm,
Council
Chambers
6:30
pm,
Council
Chambers
6:00
pm.
Council
Chambers
6:30
pm,
Council
Chambers
Environmental Board
Park Board
EDAC
Council Work Session
Planning & Zoning Board
Council Work Session
City Council Meeting
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99 There being no further business, Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
too Councilmember Stoesz 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 June 14, 2021,
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107 nne Bartell, City lerk 4LItob Rafferty, Mayor
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