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Home My WebLink About06-14-2021 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 1 2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL 3 REGULAR MEETING 4 MINUTES 5 6 DATE : June 14, 2021 7 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m. 8 TIME ENDED : 7:15 p.m. 9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden, 10 Rubland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty 11 MEMBERS ABSENT 12 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; 13 Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer 14 Diane Hankee; City Clerk Julie Bartell 15 16 PUBLIC COMMENT t7 There were no public comments. i 8 SETTING THE AGENDA 19 The agenda was approved as presented. 20 CONSENT AGENDA 21 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through I M as presented 22 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 23 24 ITEM ACTION 25 Consideration of Expenditures: 26 A) June 14, 2021 (Check No. 114436 through 114515) in the 27 Amount of $746,098,31 Approved 28 B) Consider Approval of May 24, 2021 Council 29 Work Session Minutes Approved 30 C) Consider Approval of May 24, 2021 Council 31 Minutes Approved 32 D) Consideration of Not Waiving Monetary Limits on Tort Liability 33 per Minnesota Statute 466.04 Approved 34 E) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-52, 1-4 Day Temp. Liquor, 35 and Cabaret License for the Annual St. Joseph's Catholic 36 Church Festival Approved 37 F) Consider Approval of May 24, 2021 Closed Council Minutes Approved 38 G) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-49, Accepting the American 39 Rescue Plan Act Funds Approved COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 40 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-50, Approving the Renewal 41 of Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses Approved 42 1) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-51, Approving Tobacco 43 License Renewals Approved 44 J) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-53, Approving Massage 45 License Renewals Approved 46 K) Consider Resolution No. 21-53 Approving Open Space 47 Easement for Watermark 1s' 2na 3`a and 4`h Addition Approved 48 L) Consider Resolution No. 21-54 Extending the Recording Date 49 for the Final Plat of Natures Refuge Approved 50 M) Consider Approval of Business Relief for On -Sale Liquor 51 License Holders Approved 52 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 53 2A) Consider Resolution No. 21-56, Awarding the Sale of $1,815,000 General Obligation 54 Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A — Finance Officer Lynch introduced City financial 55 consultant Terri Heaton, Baker Tilly, to review the bond sale. 56 Ms. Heaton reported on the sale of bonds earlier in the day. The tabulation was sent out to the 57 council; the document was reviewed. The low bid was well below the estimate, saving about 58 $40,000 over the life of the debt service. This is very much related to the City's good bond rating. 59 Ms. Heaton noted the rating comments that come through very strong on behalf of the City. Credit 60 goes to the council and staff for their planning and hard work 61 Mayor Rafferty noted that the City's consultant also receives some credit. 62 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-56 as presented. Councilmember 63 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 64 2B) Accept 2020 Annual Audit Report — Finance Officer Lynch reviewed the City's 2020 65 financial report, as presented by Redpath at the council's last work session. The audit resulted in a 66 clean report and communications were standard only. Staff is recommending that the council 67 accept the report as it is presented. 68 Mayor Rafferty noted that the staff, including new Finance Director Lynch, have done a great job 69 resulting in this good report. 70 Councilmember Cavegn moved to accept the audit report as presented. Councilmember Stoesz 71 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 72 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 73 3A) Consider 1" Reading of Ordinance No. 06-21, Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and 74 Couneilmembers — City Administrator Cotton explained that state statute and city ordinance guide 75 when the council can consider salary amendments. At this time, it would be appropriate for the 76 council to consider an increase and she is recommending an increase based on what was provided to 77 employees. COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 78 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 06-21 as presented. 79 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 80 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 81 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 82 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 83 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 85 6A) Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 03-21 Rezoning Property from R, Rural to R- 86 1, Single Family Residential for Butler Addition — City Planner Larsen explained that staff is 87 requesting approval of the second reading of this ordinance that will provide for rezoning of property 88 related to the Butler Addition development. 89 Councilmember Stoesz moved to waive the full reading of the ordinance as presented. Councilmember 90 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 91 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 03-21 92 as presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays 93 none. 94 6B) Nadeau Acres 2"d Addition: i. Consider Resolution No. 21-45 Approving Final Plat; ii. 95 Consider Resolution No. 21-46 Approving Development Agreement— City Planner Larsen 96 explained that the development is moving along and this would be the second and final phase of the 97 development. Ms. Larson reviewed past actions, a preliminary plat rendering, a future trail corridor 98 and findings of facts which find the requested actions to be in compliance. The Planning and 99 Zoning Board recommended approval on a unanimous vote. 100 Councilmember Stoesz received affirmation that including the trail, to be constructed by the 101 developer, is a good deal for the City. 102 Larry Olson, developer and resident of Columbus, explained how well the development is moving 103 along. Their goal is to continue the quality of the first addition. 104 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 21-45 as presented. Councilmember 105 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Councilmember Lyden voted no. 106 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 21-46 as presented. Councilmember 107 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote; Councilmember Lyden voted no. 108 6C) Consider 2"' Reading of Ordinance 04-21, Approving Sale of Property, Lots 12 & 13, 109 Carole Estates 2"d Addition — Community Development Director Grochala explained that this sale 11 o has been previously reviewed and discussed by the city council. The first reading of the ordinance was 111 approved at a previous council meeting. I-Ie explained the contingincies (see staff report). 112 Councilmember Lyden moved to waive the full reading of the ordinance as presented. Councilmember 113 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried. 114 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 04-21 115 as presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. COUNCIL MINUTES VIIXIIAXL.) 116 6D) Consider Resolution No. 21-59, Authorizing Water Treatment Plant PILOT Study — 117 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the written staff report. The study requested 118 would be completed by WSB & Associates. Mr. Grochala reviewed the testing elements and 119 abilities of treatment as outlined in his report. If approved by the council, the project would move 120 ahead as soon as possible. 121 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there would be any noise related to these activities (for neighbors 122 adjacent to the trailer). Community Development Diredetor Grochala indicated not. 123 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 21-59 as presented. Councilmember 124 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 125 6E) Consider Resolution No. 21-57, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction Contract, 126 2021 Street Maintenance Project — City Engineer Hankee explained that staff would like 127 authorization to accept the bid received and award a contract to that bidder. Staff is recommending 128 that the alternate to the bid also be included in the project. 129 Councilmember Cavegn asked if engineering costs are included in the project cost noted. Ms. 130 Hankee said yes. 131 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-57 as presented. Councilmember 132 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote t33 6F) Consider Resolution No. 21-60, Approving Capital Budget Request to the Commissioner 134 of Management and Budget, Water Treatment Plant — Community Development Director 135 Grochala reported that staff is requesting that the council approve a resolution requesting that the 136 State include capital funding for the City's water treatment plan. Application materials are being 137 prepared and would be submitted as soon as possible, with council approval. 138 Councilmember Cavegn asked, if the City is approved for funding, how soon could the funding be 139 included. Mr. Grochala explained that funding is requested beginning in 2022 with design, etc. Use 140 of the funds would be 2023. Councilmember Cavegn asked if receiving the money locks the City 141 into developing a facility? Mr. Grochala said the city could return the funding. 142 Mayor Rafferty suggested this is an opportunity and it's important that the City seek this funding. 143 He's thankful for staff, s hard work preparing the grant request. 144 Councilmember Ruliland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-60 as presented. Councilmember 145 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 146 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 147 There was no Unfinished Business. 148 149 NEW BUSINESS 150 There was no New Business. 151 152 COMMUNITY EVENTS 153 There were no events announced 154 COMMUNITY CALENllAlt I55 Commmtity Calendar — A Look Aliead COUNCIL MINUTES 156 ]57 ]58 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 I:\ i3Z11I�1. June 14, 2021 through June 28, 2021 -4- Monday, June 28 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session 4 Monday, June 28 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Cavegrt moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. These minutes were considered and approved ai the regular Council Meeting on June 28, 2021. Julianne Aartell, City Cle k b Rafferty, Mayor