HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-30-2020 Council Meeting Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES
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2 LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
3 REGULAR MEETING
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6 DATE : November 30, 2020
7 TIME STARTED : 5: 45 p.m.
8 TIME ENDED : 6 :05 p.m.
9 MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Stoesz, Lyden,
10 Ruhland, Cavegn and Mayor Rafferty
11 MEMBERS ABSENT none
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13 Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Community Development Director
14 Michael Grochala; 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 There were no Consent Items.
22 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
23 There was no report from the Finance Department,
24 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
25 There was no report from the Administration Department,
26 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
27 There was no report from the Public Safety Department.
28 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
29 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
31 6A) Consider Resolution No. 20446, Accepting Professional Services Proposal with Isaac
32 Sports Group to Prepare Recreation and Aquatic Center Feasibility Study — Community
33 Development Director Grochala reviewed his written report outlining the current situation with the
34 YMCA facility, the work of the YMCA organization to study diversifying programming at the facility
35 and the City' s contractual right to reenter and take possession of the property. Based on council
36 direction, staff distributed a Request for Qualifications for a feasibility study for the facility and
37 received two responses. Based on interviews and considerations, staff is recommending that the City
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38 accept the proposal of Isaac Sports Group who could begin the review within a few days . He noted
39 the cost of the work and that it would be payable from the City' s contingency fund.
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40 Mayor Rafferty noted that he sat in on a conference call with staff and this firm . He found them to
41 be very organized and specific.
42 Councilmember Stoesz asked if data received through this study will remain pertinent for a good
43 amount of time and Mr. Grochala suggested that it should but added that anytime you're dealing with
44 market conditions, there could be a need for updates in the future.
j 45 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the study will take into consideration other exercise facilities in the
46 area. Mr. Grochala said that part of the background for the study will include taking into account
47 other facilities.
48 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the outcome is directed to be specific such as for a community
49 center model. Mr. Grochala said he expects the facility would still be run as a recreation aquatic
50 center; a question may be if the City wants to bring in different use elements that are managed
51 separately. Councilmember Ruhland asked if there is a timeline that relates to the shifting sands of
52 being in a pandemic; Mr. Grochala said he believes they basically must see a study through.
53 Councilmember Lyden asked if they will look at continuing viability and also with viability in mind
54 will they look at making this facility the one of choice. He also asked if extra cost (expenses) could
55 become an issue and Mr. Grochala remarked that staff has worked to identify he scope of what will
56 be needed. Mr. Grochala explained that an expectation is that the feasibility study should
57 recommend what will be viable going forward. Councilmember Lyden asked if there will be
58 consideration of expansion and Mr. Grochala said yes and he expects that.
59 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the consultant fees noted are pretty standard in the field. Having been
60 involved in discussions, he' s had the chance to see a comparison with the facility and something like
61 the Shoreview center. A comparison of user fees with that facility shows a great difference in cost
62 from something like the YMCA and is indicative of the investment of city funds and time in a facility
63 like Shoreview. The mayor said he supports moving on this study; he ' s ready to get the infonnation
64 and is confident this group can do the job.
65 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 20- 146 as presented. Councilmember
66 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
67 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
68 There was no Unfinished Business .
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7o NEW BUSINESS
71 There was no New Business.
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73 COMMUNITY EVENTS
74 There were no events announced.
75 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
76 Communigy Calendar - A Look Ahead
77 November 30, 2020 through December 7, 2020
78 4- Monday, November 30 6 :00 pm, Council Chambers Special Council Work Session
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79 4- Wednesday, December 2 6:30 pm, Zoom Park Board
80 4 Monday, December 7 6:00 pm, Council Chambers Council Work Session
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83 ADJOURN
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85 There being no further business, Councilmember Stoesz moved to adjourn at 6 :05 p.m.
86 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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88 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on December 14,
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94 AJuliaa Bartell,, City erk ob Rafferty, Mayor
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