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APPROVED
1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE : October 10, 2022
5 TIME STARTED : 6:00 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 6:25 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland,
8 Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
9 MEMBERS ABSENT : None
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development
11 Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer Diane Hankee;
12 Director of Public Safety John Swenson; Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson
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14 1. Review Regular Council Agenda -
15 Item 4A) Consider 111 Reading of Ordinance No. 03-22, Enacting Ordinance
16 Chapter 619 Regulating Edible Cannabinoid Products—Public Safety Director
17 Swenson reviewed the staff report. Staff is recommending approval of the 1st reading of
18 the ordinance that will establish cannabinoid regulations for this City within the City
19 Code.
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21 Councilmember Stoesz noted the fee included and requested a future discussion of the
22 appropriateness of the fee as well as those for liquor licensing. He understands that fees
23 must be tied to the City's costs for having licenses in place. The council will discuss fees
24 at the November work session.
25 Item 6A) Consider Resolution No.22-125, Approving Record of Decision,
26 Robinson Farms, EAW—Community Development Director Grochala reviewed his
27 written report. The council is being asked to act on the Record of Decision. He noted
28 the Environment Board discussion the past Wednesday. There were additional questions
29 received at that time and data on that will be included in the document even though the
30 comment period was closed. The WSB & Associates consultant on the project will be
31 present at the council meeting to review the report.
32 Item 6B) Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 22-126, Approving Tax
33 Increment Financing Plan for District 1-14—Community Development Director
34 Grochala reviewed his written report. The council is being requested to hold a public
35 hearing and consider approval of the tax increment financing plan.
36 Item 6C) 601 Apollo Drive Retail—City Planner Larsen noted that the council did
37 review this proposal at the last work session. Ms. Larsen briefly reviewed the project.
38 Councilmember Lyden said he has some remaining concerns about the traffic layout for
39 this project. He thinks it's too tight. City Planner Larsen remarked that the plan meets
40 all of the City's requirements. Councilmember Lyden will discuss further at the council
41 meeting when a site plan is viewed.
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42 Item 6D) Consider Resolution No. 22-122,Approving 2023 Anoka County
43 Residential Recycling Program Agreement-Environmental Coordinator Nelson
44 reviewed his written request for approval of the annual program agreement for the City's
45 residential recycling activities. Activities funded by the grant were noted.
46 Councilmember Ruhland asked questions about the City's recycling events. He also
47 asked if the City has considered doing an annual pick up event. Staff explained the
48 City's experience in providing services and the decision to provide monthly and annual
49 recycle day.
50 Item 6E) Consider Resolution No. 22-123,Approving Anoka County
51 Agreement for Organics Enclosure - Environmental Coordinator Nelson reviewed the
52 staff recommendation to enter an agreement that will provide an additional enclosure at
53 one location. He noted that demand for organics recycling continues to increase. Mayor
54 Rafferty asked if there is an odor involved. Mr. Nelson noted the location planned which
55 he feels will keep the enclosure with adequate space from park activities.
56 Item 6F) Public Hearing, Consider Resolution No. 22-127,Approving Amended
57 and Restated Street Reconstruction Plan-Community Development Director
58 Grochala reviewed his written report recommending the addition of a roadway(Pheasant
59 Run). This is made possible by cost under runs and available contingency.
60 Item 6G) 2022 I35E Pipe Crossing Project-City Engineer Hankee reviewed the
61 staff report. For this project, a bid process was undertaken; the bid included alternates.
62 A favorable bid was received and staff is requesting council approval. Construction
63 oversight by WSB & Associates is included in the project request.
64 Item 6H) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 22-117, Adopting Assessments,
65 2022 Individual Properties.
66 Item 6I) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 22-118,Adopting Assessments,
67 Butler Addition.
68 Item 6.1) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 22-119, Adopting Assessments,
69 Watermark 5th Addition.
70 Engineer Kelsey Gelhar, WSB & Associates, will present to the council on all the
71 assessment items.
72 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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74 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
75 October 24, 2022.
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