HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-2021 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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1 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
2 REGULAR MEETING
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5 DATE October 11 , 2021
6 TIME STARTED 6 : 30 p . m .
7 TIME ENDED 7 : 05 p . m .
8 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz , Lyden ,
9 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
10 MEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember Ruhland
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12 Staff members present : City Administrator Sarah Cotton ; Human Resources and Communications
13 Manager Meg Sawyer ; Communications Specialist Andrea Turner ; Community Development
14 Director Michael Grochala ; Public Safety Director John Swenson ; City Engineer Diane Hankee ;
15 City Clerk Julie Bartell
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
18 There were no public comments .
19 SETTING THE AGENDA
20 The agenda was approved as presented .
21 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
22 Public Safety Department Volunteer Recognition : Public Safety Director Swenson noted
23 volunteers present who have provided services in the following areas :
24 - Community Response Team ;
25 - Police Reserves ;
26 - Trai 1 Watch ;
27 - Police Explorers ;
28 - Public Safety Chaplain Program .
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3o Four volunteers came forward and received recognition for ten years of volunteer work . Two
31 volunteers came forward and received recognition for fifteen years of volunteer work . The names
32 of other long serving volunteers who were not present were announced .
33 Lino Lakes Ambassadors — Introduction of 2021 - 2022 Ambassadors
34 CONSENT AGENDA
35 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the Consent Agenda , Items IA through 1 E as presented .
36 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
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38 ITEM ACTION
39 Consideration of Expenditures :
4o A October 11 , 2021 ( Check No . 115123 through 115226 ) in the
41 Amount of $ 569 , 381 . 71 Approved
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42 B ) Consider Approval of September 27 , 2021 Council
43 Work Session Minutes Approved
44 C ) Consider Approval of September 27 , 2021 Council
45 Minutes Approved
46 D ) Consider Resolution 21 - 107 , Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and
47 Calling Dearing on Proposed Assessment , 2021 Weed Abatement
48 Charges Approved
49 E ) Consider Resolution No . 21 - 113 , Authorizing Joint Powers
50 Agreement with Anoka County for Allocation of Elections
51 Expenses Approved
52 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
53 There was no report from the Finance Department ,
54 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
55 3A) Approval of COVID49 Leave of Absence Policy — HR and Communications Manager
56 Sawyer reviewed the written staff report requesting approval of a new policy relating to leave of
57 absence for COVID related situations . The new policy would run through March 31 , 2022 .
58 Mayor Rafferty thanked staff for bringing this forward in light of keeping employees safe .
59 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the COVID4 9 Leave of Absence Policy as presented .
60 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
61 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
62 4A) Consider Approval of Resolution 21408 , Authorizing Execution of Toward Zero
63 Death ( TZD ) Enforcement Grant Agreement — Public Safety Director Swenson explained that
64 staff is requesting authorization to accept grant funds . The goal of the program is to drive traffic
65 fatalities to zero . This is a long standing program in which the City has participated . This is a
66 collaborative effort with Anoka County , and for this term the City would serve as administrator of
67 the grant .
68 Mayor Rafferty remarked that administration of the grant is moved from city to city .
69 Councilmember Stoesz asked how much staff time is anticipated to be expended on administration .
7o Director Swenson noted that the City will be reimbursed for time spent in administration .
71 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 108 as presented . Councilmember
72 Lyden seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
73 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
74 There was no report from the Public Services Department .
75 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
76 6A) Consider Approval of Resolution No . 21409 , Approving Payment No . 2 and Final ,
77 2020 Surface Water Maintenance Project — City Engineer Hankee reviewed the purpose of the
78 project , the original project amount and noted the finalization of work in August . Final payment is
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79 due to the contractor and the resolution will authorize that to occur . She noted that the funding
80 source is the Surface Water Management Fund ,
81 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 109 as presented . Councilmember
82 Lyden seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
83 6B ) Consider Approval of Resolution No . 21410 , Approving Payment No . 2 and Final ,
84 2021 Street Maintenance Project — City Engineer Hankee reviewed the change order requested .
85 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the project came in $ 11 , 000 under budget ; that is still good work .
86 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 110 as presented . Councilmember
87 Stoesz seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
88 6C ) 2022 77th Street Realignment Project . i . Consider Resolution 21411 , Authorize the
89 Preparation of Plans and Specs ; ii . Consider Resolution No . 21412 , Approving Design
rvices Contract with WSB & Associates — City Engineer Hankee noted the two
90 Engineering Se
91 resolutions . The project includes realigning the roadway to the signalized intersection . She noted
92 that the engineering portion of the project would be funded through the Closed Bond Fund and the
93 rest of the project through future bond proceeds . She reviewed the project planning schedule .
94 Councilmember Cavegn asked when the project will begin ? Ms . Hankee said staff would hope to
95 see construction in the 2022 construction season .
96 Councilmember Stoesz asked about maintaining neighborhood access during construction . Ms .
97 Hankee explained that access is planned to be maintained but there is also a northern access point .
98 Councilmember Lyden thanked staff; this should be a huge positive for the City .
99 Community Development Director Grochala clarified that use of Closed Bond Funds will result in
i oo eventual reimbursement of those funds through bond proceeds .
1 o i Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No . 21 - 111 and Resolution No . 21 - 112 as
102 presented . Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
103 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
104 There was no Unfinished Business .
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106 NEW BUSINESS
107 Proclamation : October 2021 as Toastmasters Month ,
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1o9 COMMUNITY EVENTS
i 1 o There were no events announced .
111 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
112 Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
113 October 11 , 2021 through October 25 , 2021
114 4 Wednesday , October 13 6 : 30 pm , Council Chambers Planning & Zoning Board
115 Monday , October 25 6 : 00 pm , Community Room Council Work Session
116 Monday , October 25 6 : 30 pm , Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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118 ADJOURN
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120 There being no further business , Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 7 : 05 p . m .
121 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion . Motion carried on a voice vote .
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123 Economic Development Authority Meeting to following the regular city council meeting
124 (See separate agenda.)
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126 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on October 25 , 2021 .
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