HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2022 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 January 10,2022
7 TIME STARTED 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED 7:15 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT Councilmember Stoesz,Ruhland,Cavegn and
10 Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT Councilmember Lyden
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director
14 Michael Grochala; Public Safety Director John Swenson; Finance Director Hannah Lynch;
15 Communications Specialist Andrea Turner; City Planner Katie Larsen; Human Resources and
16 Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; City Engineer
17 Diane Hankee; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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19 OATH OF OFFICE
20 Based on the results of the 2021 Municipal Election, Mayor Rafferty and Councilmembers Cavegn
21 and Stoesz took the Oath of Office.
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23 PUBLIC COMMENT
24 There were no public comments.
25 SETTING THE AGENDA
26 The agenda was approved as presented.
27 OATH OF POLICE SERVICE
28 Police Officer Samantha Bergeron took the Oath of Police Service.
29 CONSENT AGENDA
30 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items I through IF as presented.
31 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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33 ITEM ACTION
34 A) Consideration of Expenditures:
35 i. January 10,2022 (Check No. 115655 through 115717)
36 in the Amount of $273,630.05 Approved
37 B) Consider Approval of December 27,2021 Council Meeting
38 Minutes Approved
39 C) Consider Approval of Rookery Activity Center Expenditures Approved
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4o D) Consider Approval of Advisory Board Appointments Approved
41 E) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-09,Centerville Lions
42 Ice Fishing Contest,Exempt Raffle and Temporary On-Sale
43 Liquor License Permit Approved
44 F) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-12,Approving On-Sale
45 Wine,3.2 On-Sale and Sunday Sales Liquor License for
46 Mama Mia Mexican Grill Approved
47 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
48 2A) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 22-10,Amending the 2021 General Fund
49 Operating Budget—Finance Director Lynch explained that it's good practice and the City's
50 standard to amend the General Fund Operating Budget to reflect actual expenditures and revenue.
51 The staff report outlines some specific impacts on the 2021 budget.
52 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there are any adjustments to the Water Fund. Ms. Lynch said this
53 resolution is exclusive to the General Fund, adding that she doesn't anticipate any changes to that
54 fund.
55 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 22-10 as presented. Councilmember
56 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
57 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
58 3A) Consider Appointment of Paid On Call Firefighter—Human Resources and
59 Communications Manager Sawyer reviewed her written report outlining the current staffing level at
60 the City's two fire stations, a hiring process for additional firefighters and the staff recommendation
61 to hire Brian Kisch based on his qualifications and experience.
62 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Brian Kisch as recommended.
63 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
64 3B) Consider Approval of Annual Appointments for 2022—City Administrator Cotton noted
65 the list included in the written staff report. The council had reviewed the list at the January work
66 session. Staff is requesting formal approval.
67 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the list of annual appointments as presented.
68 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
69 3C) Consider Appointment of Activity Center Manager- Human Resources and
70 Communications Manager Sawyer reviewed her written report outling the process and results of
71 filling the the Activity Center Manager position. She reviewed the qualifications, background and
72 experience of the recommended candidate. Staff is recommending that the council authorize the
73 hiring of Ms. Hanson Lamey.
74 Mayor Rafferty noted the importance of this position in the success of the activity center.
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75 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Lisa Hanson Lamey as
76 recommended. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
77 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
78 4A) Consider acceptance of Monetary Donation for Fire Division—Public Safety Director
79 Swenson explained that staff is seeking council approval to accept a monetary donation from an
80 anonymous donor(who received services from the public safety department). Director Swenson
81 noted plans to purchase certain equipment with the donation. The equipment would specifically
82 assist the fire division in certain fire suppression activities.
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84 Mayor Rafferty remarked that it's a hard position to not be able to shine credit on the family who
85 donated these funds. The City is very thankful for the donation. Mayor Rafferty asked that the
86 council move forward with acceptance of the funds and have a discussion at an upcoming work
87 session about the purchase of equipment.
88 Councilmember Ruhland moved to accept the donation and use as recommended. Councilmember
89 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
90 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
91 5A) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-11, Order Project,Approve the Plans and
92 Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid,Water Tower No. 2 Reconditioning Project—City
93 Engineer Hankee reviewed her written staff report. Information was obtained that indicates the
94 need for reconditioning this water tower, as staff has previously reported to the council. Staff would
95 like to go forward with a process to obtain bids.
96 Councilmember Cavegn asked if any water facilities come off line while work is being done. Ms.
97 Hankee thought not.
98 Mayor Rafferty remarked that a project like this involves a lot of work. He'd like the council to
99 review the project on site in order to be educated.
loo Councilmember Stoesz asked if staff anticipates competitive bids. Ms. Hankee said it's hard to
101 guess how many bids will come forward especially because there are limited contractors that do that
102 work.
103 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 22-11 as presented. Councilmember
104 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
105 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
106 6A) Consider Approval of Belland Farms and Associate Eye Care Partners: i. Consider
107 Resolution No.22-03 Approving Final Plat; ii. Consider Resolution No.22-04 Approving
108 Development Agreement; iii. Consider Resolution No. 22-05 Approving Site Performance
109 Agreement—City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on
110 the following:
111 - The land use applications to develop two lots and including two outlots;preliminary plat
112 already approved;
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113 - Aerial map of site;
114 - Revisions to preliminary plat;
115 - Final plat(Plats 1 and 2 now; Plat 3 coming in the future);
116 - Wetland mitigation;
117 - Findings of fact;
118 - Planning and Zoning approval.
119 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 22-03,Resolution No. 22-04 and
120 Resolution No. 22-05 as presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion
121 carried on a voice vote.
122 6B) Consider Approval of MTO Properties Addition: i. Resolution No.22-06 Approving
123 Final Plat; ii. Resolution No.22-07 Approving Development Agreement—City Planner Larsen
124 reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the following:
125 - Land use application for commercial building;
126 - Site location map;
127 - History of site;planned and zoned for commercial development in the past;past proposal for
128 dental office did not go forward;
129 - Final plat and site plan review;
130 - Monument discussion;
131 - View of proposed architecture (renderings);
132 - Landscape plan;
133 - Planning and Zoning consideration; one neighborhood resident spoke about traffic concerns
134 but review indicates that traffic increase would be minimal; board voted for approval.
135 Councilmember Cavegn asked about the park dedication fee. Planner Larsen explained why the fee
136 was not collected previously(this was an outlot).
137 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 22-06 and Resolution No. 22-07 as
138 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
139 6C) Consider Approval of Resolution No.22-08,Authorizing Northeast 35E Master Plan
140 Study—Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his written staff report. With
141 several improvements needed in the same area, staff has determined that a master plan study is
142 appropriate. He reviewed what would be included in the study as well as the proposed cost and
143 funding source.
144 Mayor Rafferty noted that this is exciting proposal in an area where land is available. He feels that
145 having this work done will make the property more valuable to prospective developers.
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146 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 22-08 as presented. Councilmember
147 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
148 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
149 There was no Unfinished Business.
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151 NEW BUSINESS
152 There was no New Business.
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154 COMMUNITY EVENTS
155 There were no events announced.
156 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
157 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
158 January 10,2022 through January 24,2022
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160 A, Wednesday,January 12 6:30 pm,Council Chambers Planning&Zoning Board
161 4. Monday,January 17 CITY HALL CLOSED Martin Luther King
162 1F Monday,January 24 6:00 pm,Community Room Council Work Session
163 41. Monday,January 24 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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165 ADJOURN
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167 There being no further business, Councilmember Cavegn moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
168 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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170 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on January 24, 2022.
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175 Julianne hartell, Ci Clerk -yb Ra erty, Mayor
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