HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2023 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
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7 DATE : April 10,2023
8 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
9 TIME ENDED : 6:48 p.m.
1 0 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn,
11 Mayor Rafferty
12 MEMBERS ABSENT : None.
13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Services Director Rick
14 DeGardner; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee;
15 Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
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17 PUBLIC COMMENT
18 There were no public comments.
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20 SETTING THE AGENDA
21 The agenda was approved as presented.
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23 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
24 Oath of Police Service: Police Officer Zach Beddow
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26 Public Safety Director Swenson asked for a moment of silence for officers Emily Breidenbach and
27 Hunter Scheel who were killed during a traffic stop in Wisconsin. After the moment of silence, Mr.
28 Swenson noted he is honored to introduce Officer Beddow to the community and shared the
29 officer's history and background.
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31 Mayor Rafferty led Officer Zach Beddow in the Oath of Police Service.
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33 CONSENT AGENDA
34 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1A through 1C as
35 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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37 ITEM ACTION
38 Consideration of Expenditures:
39 A) Consider Approval of Expenditures for April 10, 2023
40 (Check No. 118353 through 118445) in the Amount of
41 $445,239.45 Approved
42 B) Consider Approval of March 27, 2023 Work Session Minutes Approved
43 C) Consider Approval of March 27„ 2023 Council Minutes Approved
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45 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
46 There was no report.
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49 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
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50 3A) Consider Appointment of Custodial Worker
51 Public Services Director DeGardner gave a summary of the written Staff Report noting Staff has
52 completed the recruitment process, provided a conditional offer, and is recommending approval of
53 Alana Petrucci for the part-time position. The hourly rate is $23/hour.
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55 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the appointment of Alana Petrucci as recommended.
56 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with five (5) ayes and
57 zero (0)nays.
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59 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
60 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
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62 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
63 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
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65 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
66 6A) Pheasant Run Reconstruction Project
67 City Engineer Hankee gave a summary of the written Staff Report noting the project includes a
68 cul-de-sac reconstruction with sewer and water and an upgrade to a segment of storm sewer.
69 Eight(8) bids were received with the low bidder being A-1 Excavating in the amount of
70 $886,886, less than the engineer's estimate of$936,000 and less than the overall budget
71 including soft costs and contingencies at$1,200,000. WSB and Associates has submitted a
72 proposal for construction services for $64,900.
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74 i) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 23-22, Accepting Bids, Awarding a Construction
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77 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 23-22 as presented.
78 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with five (5)
79 ayes and zero (0) nays.
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81 ii) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 23-23, Approving Construction Services
82 Contract with WSB & Associates
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84 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 23-23 as presented.
85 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with five (5)
86 ayes and zero (0) nays.
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89 6B) Consider Approval of Resolution 23-33, Lowering the School Zone Speed Limit
90 on Elm Street
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92 City Engineer Hankee provided a summary of her staff report, noting the City was contacted
93 by a representative of ISD 12 about an existing school zone of 30 mph from Snow Owl to
94 Lake Drive. As part of MNDOT traffic regulations and Statute, the City is allowed to lower
95 that speed limit to 20 mph. Staff recommended the change from 30 mph to 20 mph when
96 children are present including ingress, egress, and at recess time.
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98 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 23-33 as presented. Councilmember
99 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote with five (5) ayes and zero (0)
100 nays.
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102 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
103 There was no Unfinished Business.
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105 NEW BUSINESS
106 Prior to adjournment, at 6:42 PM, Mayor Rafferty recognized Mr. Jeff Johnson, 6965 Sunrise Drive,
107 for public comment. Mr. Johnson inquired about a reference to a$100,000 water project that he
108 read about in the Quad Press and asked what the spending was about and said that six months prior
109 the City was working to get rid of the water in the area but now seem to be looking at keeping it. He
110 inquired if the two projects are going hand-in-hand.
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112 Mayor Rafferty noted generally public comment is to make comments and the City may not have
113 information at the time of comment.
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115 Community Development Director Grochala provided clarification that the money referenced by
116 Mr. Johnson is a grant from the State, and was not City dollars. He noted the City is doing a study
117 on Lakeview for stormwater collecting due to flooding in the area. The grant dollars have to do with
118 drinking water and reducing reliance on pumping from aquifers.
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120 Mr. Johnson shared he has a well and wonders if the water flows away and there is too much
121 coming out of the aquifers, will they run out of water.
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123 Mayor Rafferty noted this is a continued effort at conservation and that is what the City is trying to
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126 COMMUNITY EVENTS
127 There were no events announced.
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129 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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131 Community Calendar—A Look Ahead
132 April 12,2023 through April 24,2023
133 41, Wednesday,April 12 6:00 pm, Community Room Joint CCP,P&Z Work Session
134 Monday,April 24 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session
135 4. Monday, April 24 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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137 ADJOURN
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139 There being no further business, Councilmember Ruhland moved to adjourn at 6:48 p.m.
140 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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142 Following adjournment of the regular meeting, the Council reconvened in a Special Closed Meeting
143 to discuss offers for the purchase of real property.
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149 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 24, 2023.
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153 Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor
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