HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-2021 Council Special Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
APPROVED
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 SPECIAL MEETING
4 MINUTES
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6 DATE : December 6,2021
7 TIME STARTED : 5:00 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 5:55 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz,Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner;
14 Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
15 Finance Director Hannah Lynch; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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17 FACILITY TOUR
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19 Prior to convening in the council chambers,the council toured The Rookery Activity Center(former
20 YMCA building).
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22 PUBLIC COMMENT
23 There were no public comments.
24 SETTING THE AGENDA
25 The agenda was approved as presented.
26 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
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28 1A) Consider Approval of Expenditures for The Rookery Activity Center—Director
29 DeGardner reviewed his written staff report. Staff is recommending approval of seven items for
30 payment. He reviewed each expenditure.
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32 Mayor Rafferty thanked staff for their effort in bringing the council to the facility and moving on
33 necessary expenditures.
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35 Councilmember Lyden asked staff if this large project is on schedule. Director DeGardner said he's
36 not exactly certain as yet; while that's certainly the goal,the availability of necessary product will be
37 key to staying on schedule. He updated the council on progress and promised to keep the council
38 up to date. Mr. DeGardner noted that the City is now looking at not hiring a general contractor but
39 rather handling that work in house; they would utilize WSB construction management services on
40 an as needed basis.
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42 Mayor Rafferty asked about the pool area specifically. Director DeGardner reported that staff is still
43 working with a professional organization as expertise is much needed in that area of the facility.
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44 Councilmember Ruhland said believes it is a good idea for staff to manage the construction; it will
45 increase chances of opening on time. He also noted a company in the area,Amazon Paint that he
46 has used for services at a good discount.
47 Councilmember Stoesz said he has looked at the fiber proposal and finds it acceptable after looking
48 at other options.
49 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the expenditures as presented. Councilmember Lyden
50 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
51 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
52 There was no Unfinished Business.
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54 NEW BUSINESS
55 There was no New Business.
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57 ADJOURN
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59 There being no further business, Councilmember Lyden moved to adjourn at 5:55 p.m.
60 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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62 The regularly scheduled council work session followed the special council meeting.
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64 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on December 13,
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70 Ju i Bartell, City Cl k (�Yob Rafferty,Mayor
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