HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-13-2022 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 : June 13, 2022
7 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 7:10 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Ruhland (part), Cavegn
10 and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT : Councilmember Lyden
12 Staff members present: Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human Resources and Communications
13 Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie
14 Larsen; Director of Public 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 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
21 Oath of Fire Service—Firefighters McLaughlin, Opem, Potzmann
22 CONSENT AGENDA
23 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1 A through 1 H as presented.
24 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. (Absent—Ruhland,
25 Lyden)
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27 ITEM ACTION
28 Consideration of Expenditures:
29 A) Consider Approval of Expenditures for June 13, 2022
30 (Check No. 116519 through 116644) in the Amount of
31 $2,266,497.05 Approved
32 B) Consider Approval of May 23, 2022 Council
33 Work Session Minutes Approved
34 C) Consider Approval of May 23, 2022 Council Minutes Approved
35 D) Consider Approval of Appointment of Rookery Part-Time Staff Approved
36 E) Consider Adopting the 2022 Rookery Activity Center Budget Approved
37 F) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-66, Approving the Renewal
38 of Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses Approved
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39 G) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-67, Approving Tobacco
40 License Renewals Approved
41 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 22-68, Approving Massage
42 License Renewals Approved
43 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
44 2A) Consider Accepting the 2021 Annual Audit Report—Finance Director Lynch reviewed the
45 written staff report outlining the city's audit process and the resulting report which was reviewed in
46 more detail with the council at their last work session. Staff is recommending that the council
47 formally accept the audit report.
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49 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the City has done a good job for many years in the area of finance; it
50 is a tribute to the City's finance staff that the prestigious accounting award is again available. He
51 also noted the City's bond rating as another fruit of the City's financial diligence.
52 Councilmember Cavegn moved to accept the audit report as presented. Councilmember Stoesz
53 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
54 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
55 3A) Consider Appointment of Public Safety Administrative Assistant—Human Resources and
56 Communications Manager Sawyer reviewed the written staff report outlining the process and
57 recommendation to appoint Jessica Crowe to the position. Ms. Crowe is a current employee in the
58 Public Safety Department and has good experience.
59 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Jessica Crowe as recommended.
60 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
61 3B) Consider Appointment of Human Resources Assistant- Human Resources and
62 Communications Manager Sawyer reviewed the written staff report outlining the process and
63 recommendation to appoint Wendy Petersen to the position. She noted the recommended level of pay.
64 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Wendy Petersen as recommended.
65 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
66 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
67 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
68 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
69 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
70 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
71 6A) Consider Approval of Otter Crossing 2nd Addition and Tidal Wave Auto Spa—
72 i. Consider Resolution No. 22-55 Approving Preliminary Plat; ii. Consider Resolution No. 22-56
73 Approving Conditional Use Permit; iii. Consider Resolution No. 22-57 Approving Site
74 Improvement Performance Agreement—City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
75 that included information on the following:
76 - Land Use Application—preliminary plat and conditional use permit;
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77 - Site Location and Aerial Map;
78 - Preliminary Plat Review—Lot 1 and Lot 2 (Lot 1 is car wash—Lot 2 would be vacant); private
79 street extension is included;
80 - Site Plan for Car Wash—elements and revisions required;
81 - Architectural Review;
82 - Stormwater Management Review;
83 - Landscape Plan Review;
84 - Agency and Staff Comments—County (none); Public Safety (hydrant); Environmental Board
85 (reviewed);
86 - Agreements Required;
87 - Findings of Facts, as included in resolutions;
88 - Planning and Zoning Board—recommendation noted.
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90 Councilmember Stoesz asked if there is a snow storage plan. Ms. Larsen noted that there is no
91 dedicated site for snow storage but if there is not room they would have to remove it from the site.
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93 Councilmember Ruhland asked if there is any concern about additional vehicle back up. Ms. Larsen
94 explained ordinance requirements (12 spaces) and that staff did build into the CUP that waiting
95 vehicles cannot stage on nearby streets.
96 Mayor Rafferty noted the steel construction and concern about rust or erosion in this climate. Ms.
97 Larsen indicated how that possibility will be handled.
98 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 22-55, Resolution No. 22-56 and
99 Resolution No. 22-57 as presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried
100 on a voice vote.
101 6A) Consider Approval of Otter Lake Animal Care Center: i. Consider Resolution No. 22-58,
102 Approving Conditional Use Permit; ii. Consider Resolution No. 22-59 Approving Site
103 Improvement Performance Agreement—City Planner Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation
104 that included information on the following:
105 - Land Use Application— Conditional use permit;
106 - Site Location Map;
107 - History of CUP (1986, 1996 and 2019); 2019 plans were not implemented within 1 year so
108 they have to reapply;
109 - Existing Site Conditions;
110 - Site Plan—proposed improvements;
111 - Exterior Materials;
112 - Stormwater Management;
113 - Landscape Plan;
114 - Comments—impervious surface, wetlands, floodplain (none), public safety;
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115 - Environmental Board and Planning and Zoning Board review;
116 - Findings of Fact- included in the resolutions.
117 Dr. Scanlon, owner, noted that his business is expanding quickly with the number of people coming to
118 the area. This is a needed addition and will include the addition of staff.
119 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 22-58 and Resolution No. 22-59 as
120 presented. Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
121 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
122 There was no Unfinished Business.
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124 NEW BUSINESS
125 There was no New Business.
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127 COMMUNITY EVENTS
128 There were no events announced.
129 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
130 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
131 June 13,2022 through June 27,2022
132 Monday,June 27 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
133 Monday, June 27 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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135 ADJOURN
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137 There being no further business, Councilmember Cavegn moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
138 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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140 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on June 27, 2022.
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145 Juliann Bartell, City Cl rk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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