HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2022 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 : March 14,2022
7 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 6:50 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz,Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT
12 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton;Development Director Michael Grochala;
13 Communications Specialist Andrea Turner; Project Engineer Kelsey Gelhar; Director of Public
14 Safety John Swenson; City Clerk Julie Bartell
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16 PUBLIC COMMENT
17 There were no public comments.
18 SETTING THE AGENDA
19 The agenda was approved as presented.
20 CONSENT AGENDA
21 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items IA through 1J as presented.
22 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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24 ITEM ACTION
25 Consideration of Expenditures:
26 A) Consideration of Expenditures: March 14,2022
27 (Check No. 116006 through 116098 in the Amount of
28 $906,480.82 Approved
29 B) Consider Approval of February 28, 2022 Council
30 Work Session Minutes Approved
31 C) Consider Approval of February 28, 2022 Council
32 Minutes Approved
33 D) Consider Resolution No. 22-27, Reestablishing Precincts and
34 Polling Locations Approved
35 E) Consider Resolution No. 22-32 Accepting Water Treatment
36 Pilot Study Approved
37 F) Consider Approval of March 7, 2022 Special Council Meeting
38 Minutes Approved
39 G) Consider Approval of March 7, 2022 Work Session Minutes Approved
40 H) Consider Resolution No. 22-34, Supporting Legislative Efforts
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42 Ensuring Sustainable, Safe, and Reliable Water Supply Approved
43 I) Approve Application for Aquinas Roman Catholic Home
44 Education Services to Conduct Excluded Bingo Event Approved
45 J) Approve Application for St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic
46 Church for an Exempt Permit for Lawful Gambling Approved
47 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
48 There was no report from the Finance Department.
49 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
50 3A) Consider Appointment of Activity Center Coordinator—City Administrator Cotton
51 reviewed written report. Based on the hiring process outlined in the report, staff is recommending
52 one individual for appointment.
53 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Ben Natzke as recommended.
54 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
55 3B) Consider Appointment of Utilities Maintenance Worker—City Administrator Cotton
56 reviewed the written report. Staff has completed the recruitment process, interview process and is
57 recommending the appointment of Mr. Kyle Dubois. She noted Mr. Dubois' experience.
58 Administrator Cotton reviewed the process that creates this opening.
59 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the appointment of Kyle Dubois as recommended.
60 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
61 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
62 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
63 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
64 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
65 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
66 6A) Rehbein's Black Dirt(21st Avenue S): i. Consider Resolution No. 22-30 Approving
67 Conditional Use Permit; ii. Consider Resolution No. 22-31 Approving Site Improvement
68 Performance Agreement—WSB Project Engineer Kelsey Gelhar reviewed a PowerPoint
69 presentation that included information on the following:
70 - Land Use Application—for earthmoving and stockpile operations; move is a replacement;
71 - Site Location and Aerial Map;
72 - Applicant's Proposal—dirt will be available for pickup;
73 - Site Plan as submitted by applicant;
74 - Planning and Zoning Board public hearing and unanimous vote for approval.
75 Representative of the company marketing and selling the property and Randy Rehbein of Rehbein's
76 Black Dirt company answered questions related to the number of trucks and operations anticipated.
77 There was also information provided in how the Lino Lakes' land is planned for development.
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78 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No.22-30 and Resolution No. 22-31 as
79 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
80 6B) Consider Resolution No.22-33,Approving Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed
81 District, Shenandoah Park BMP Feasibility Study—Community Development Director Grochala
82 reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the following:
83 - Project Location Map;
84 - Drainage Area;
85 - Cost Participation with RCWD; City would pay from Surface Water Management Fund.
86 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the City has obligations that are created when this wetland is
87 impacted. Mr. Grochala explained that a restoration project is required, and he gave a brief
88 explanation of the elements of the project.
89 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No.22-33 as presented. Councilmember
90 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
91 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
92 There was no Unfinished Business.
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94 NEW BUSINESS
95 There was no New Business.
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97 COMMUNITY EVENTS
98 There were no events announced.
99 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
100 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
101 March 14,2022 through March 28,2022
102 Monday,March 28 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
103 -,i6 Monday,March 28 6:30 pm,Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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105 ADJOURN
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107 There being no further business, Councilmember Cavegn moved to adjourn at 6:55 p.m.
108 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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110 The council returned to the Community Room for the previously recessed Council Work Session.
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112 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on March 28, 2022.
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117 Jul a Bartell, City Clerk b Rafferty, Mayor
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