HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-27-2021 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
4 MINUTES
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6 DATE : December 27,2021
7 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 6:45 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz,Lyden,
10 Ruhland,and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember Cavegn
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13 Staff members present: Public Safety Director John Swenson; Public Services Director Rick
14 DeGardner; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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16 ADVISORY BOARD INTERVIEWS
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18 Prior to the regular meeting,the Council interviewed four applicants for City advisory boards.
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20 PUBLIC COMMENT
21 There were no public comments.
22 SETTING THE AGENDA
23 The agenda was approved as presented.
24 CONSENT AGENDA
25 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through 1F as
26 presented. Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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28 ITEM ACTION
29 Consideration of Expenditures:
30 A) December 27,2021 (Check No. 115573 through 115654 in the
31 Amount of$1,102,557.34 Approved
32 B) Consider Approval of December 13, 2021 Council
33 Work Session Minutes Approved
34 C) Consider Approval of December 13,2021 Council
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36 D) Consider Approval of December 13, 2021 Special Work
37 Session Minutes Approved
38 E) Consider Approval of December 20, 2021 Special Council
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40 F) Consider Approval of The Rookery Activity Center
41 Expenditures Approved
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42 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
43 There was no report from the Finance Department.
44 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
45 3A) Appointment of Accounting Clerk I—Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the
46 staff report that included information on the current vacancy, a candidate who currently works in
47 the Community Development Department and the staff recommendation to hire that candidate,
48 Jessica Eller. Ms. Eller's qualifications were reviewed.
49 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the appointment of Jessica Eller as recommended.
50 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
51 313) Appointment of Public Safety CSO—Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed the
52 written staff report that included information on the hiring process and the recommended
53 candidate. The individual has served the department as a reserve officer and done a fine job.
54 Councilmember Stoesz asked how many years this individual is away from completing his
55 degree. Director Swenson noted that he envisions that period to be 18 months.
56 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Jacob Mullen as recommended.
57 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
58 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
59 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
60 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
61 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
62 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
63 There was no report from the Community Development Department.
64 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
65 There was no Unfinished Business.
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67 NEW BUSINESS
68 Activity Center Update—Public Service Director DeGardner provided an update:
69 - Sale of Fitness Equipment is Underway—a few pieces of equipment remain but much has
70 been sold; Endurance Fitness will keep a couple pieces of equipment;
71 - State of Minnesota,Vacation of Activity Center Building—COVID testing operations
72 will be out of the activity center as of Thursday this week. Staff is actively advertising
73 that change to avoid confusion for people seeking testing;
74 - Center Manager Hiring Process—Seven candidates interviewed; finalists will be
75 interviewed and a recommendation forwarded to the council in early January;
76 - Other Positions for The Rookery— Staff is finalizing job descriptions and opening the
77 process for applicants soon.
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79 COMMUNITY EVENTS
80 There were no events announced.
81 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
82 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
83 December 28,2021 through January 10,2022
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85 - Monday,January 3 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
86 4P. Tuesday,January 4 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Environmental Board
87 4, Wednesday,January 5 6:30 pm,Council Chambers Park Board
88 -4p. Thursday, January 6 8:00 am, Community Room EDAC
89 4. Tuesday,January 10 6:00 pm,Community Room Council Work Session
90 4. Tuesday, January 10 6:30 pm,Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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92 ADJOURN
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94 There being no further business, Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
95 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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97 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on January 10,
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103 Julia e Bartell, City Cl rk /)l ob Rafferty, Mayor
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