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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
APPROVED
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
July 26, 2021
. 6:00 p.m.
. 6:30 p.m.
Council Member Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland,
Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
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Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah
Lynch; Human Resources Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development Director
Michael Grochala; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; City Planner Katie Larsen;
City Engineer Diane Hankee; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Clerk Julie
Bartell
16 1. Public Works Facility — Mayor Rafferty noted that there are three new
17 councilmembers and there's an opportunity to bring them up to date on past discussions.
18 The mayor noted that any discussion has to include costs and how that can be done in
19 light of the taxpayers. He understands and would highlight the need for facilities.
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21 Administrator Cotton recalled previous consultant work to look at options. She believes
22 that a tour for new councilmembers would be an appropriate next step. And looking
23 ahead, moving to facilities planning will be important. Councilmember Stoesz asked if
24 the public would be invited to tour the facilities and Ms. Cotton suggested that it would
25 be a posted meeting.
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27 Mayor Rafferty spoke to the importance of investing in the community and the future.
28 He is in favor of a tour in the near future.
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30 Councilmember Ruhland asked for the ballpark estimate (2019). Ms. Cotton said it was
31 phased but approximately $5 million; site analysis was about $12 million. There are
32 constraints because there is no City sewer and water at the current site. Mayor Rafferty
33 remarked that he hasn't supported moving the site.
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35 Councilmember Cavegn asked if a tear down or addition is proposed. Mayor Rafferty
36 remarked that a tour could make it more obvious.
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38 Councilmember Ruhland noted the community center discussion and earmarking funds
39 toward that; is there any bonding pay off coming up past that? Ms. Cotton suggested the
40 tour first with the study in hand and discussion on plans following that.
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42 Councilmember Lyden asked, how large is the parcel? Public Services Director
43 DeGardner said the city owns 24 acres; the public works use is a portion.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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45 First choice for tour would be during the August work session or else prior to the August
46 9th council meeting. Administrator Cotton will provide the previous study information to
47 the council.
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49 2. Review Council Agenda of July 26, 2021 — The agenda was reviewed and there
50 were no changes.
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52 Expenditures — Mayor Rafferty noted a $1900 charge for a fire uniform is included in
53 the expenditure list; is that an officer who left after just starting? Ms. Sawyer explained
54 the last resignation.
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56 Item 3A, Blue Heron Parade —Administrator Cotton reviewed the written information
57 and added that staff is anticipating that, if the council wishes to direct city funds for the
58 event, that should be further authorized.
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60 Councilmember Stoesz (one of the parade organizers) stated that he feels confident that
61 the parade will come together.
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63 Councilmember Cavegn remarked that he has some concern about the size of the parade;
64 if the units in the parade don't rise to a certain level perhaps that could impact the ability
65 to have a successful parade in future years. Mayor Rafferty said he is fully in support of
66 moving ahead and has some concern that if it is cancelled this year that would impact the
67 future.
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69 The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
August 9, 2021.
Julianne Baeftell, City Clerk
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b Rafferty, Mayor