HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-2022 Council Work Session Minutes CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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4 DATE : October 24,2022
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
10 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah
11 Lynch; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen;
12 Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Julie
13 Bartell
14 1. Liquor License Fee Research—Finance Director Lynch reported.
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16 The council proposed no changes to the liquor fees.
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18 Director Swenson indicated that the fee proposed for a cannabinoid license is $200. He
19 noted fees proposed for other cities which vary quite a lot.
20 2. Review Regular Agenda of October 24,2022.
21 Item 2A, 1st Reading of Fee Schedule Ordinance—This is first reading of the
22 ordinance. It was verified that an increase in water rates is included.
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24 Item 4A, Cannabinoid Ordinance—Public Safety Director Swenson noted that an
25 individual may be present to talk about his interest in operating in the community;his
26 main concern is the prohibition of internet sales under the ordinance. Director Swenson
27 added that selling over the internet is very hard to police. Councilmember Cavegn asked
28 how other cities are handling that question. Director Swenson noted that most cities he
29 knows of do not plan to allow internet sales.
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31 A councilmember noted concern about having the product available but recognizing that
32 the City has limited control and this is what can be done to regulate..
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34 Item 6A,Assessments for Weed Abatement—Community Development Director
35 Grochala reviewed the process of notification of violation,time for correction and
36 ultimately an assessment for city costs incurred in correcting weed issues. The
37 notification is provided by certified mail.
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39 Councilmember Lyden asked if all violations are complaint driven and Mr. Grochala
40 indicated yes. Councilmember Lyden indicated that he has concerns about how this is
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41 interpreted;there are different types of grass and it's not one size fits all for yards. He
42 will not be supporting the resolution.
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44 Item 6B,2023 Street Rehabilitation Project Plans and Specification—City Engineer
45 Hankee noted this year's program, it's background and ratings foundation, and the
46 preparation of projects for inclusion in the coming year's project. She noted how
47 specifics will be handled including replacement of valves where appropriate. The
48 recommendation includes a contract for WSB project assistance.
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50 Item 6C,2021 Street Improvement Project Payment—City Engineer Hankee reviewed
51 the elements of the completed 2021 Street Improvement Project. Staff is recommending
52 payment on the project.
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54 Item 6D, Birch Street Speed Study Request to Anoka County—City Engineer Hankee
55 noted that recent road work on Birch Street calls for review of speeds in the area to guide
56 future decisions about such items as speed limits.
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58 Item 6E,Belland Farms 2nd Addition—City Planner Larsen noted the location and
59 plans.
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61 Item 6F,2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 04-22,Market Place PDO Amendment,
62 Apollo Drive Retail—City Planner Larsen noted the location and the request for 2nd
63 Reading of the related ordinance.
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65 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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67 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
68 November 14, 2022.
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73 u ianne Bartell, City Jerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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