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Home My WebLink About07-24-2023 Council Meeting Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: July 24, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 7:00 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz,Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened at 6:32 PM. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, addressed Council and noted that he was also at the last Council meeting. He reiterated his previous position that he was not receiving the answers to the questions he was asking. He had a copy of email communication from CD Director MG. He spoke of his concerns with the animal use chart,the enforcement of the same, asked if it was for residential or commercial properties, then of complaints in the 1990's related to noise concerns. He stated that he recently ran into a neighbor, Dawn, of 431 Andell Street, who had recently learned of a complaint made to the city about her husband running a wood splitting business at home; when Dawn asked City Planner Katie Larsen of the complaint and who made it, Mr. Stowe alleged that Dawn was told that the complaint wasn't made by the neighbor behind her which makes Mr. Stowe believe that Planner Larsen was insinuating he was the one who made the complaint. He finds Planner Larsen's comments completely inappropriate as if he had been the one to make the complaint,that should have remained anonymous and that Planner Larsen's comments were detrimental and in violation of the city's policies. He went on to state that he is not operating a commercial business from his house. He made comments about not having access to 1968 Zoning and Planning Board minutes. He added that his property is now considered wetlands. He does not want any in-person meetings, he wants everything in writing, that he does have CUP and will continue to operate with it and his 1968 SUP. He said he does not want any further contact(from staff) and will consider any more contact as harassment. No further public comment was received. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:35 PM. ...... ....... RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz,Ruhland,Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn SETTING THE AGENDA No additions or changes were made to the agenda. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Safety Volunteer Recognition, Matt Nelson Director of Public Safety John Swenson presented an award to Lt. Matt Nelson, a longtime volunteer with the police department. He began his volunteering in 2006 as a reserve officer. Through is years of dedication, he was promoted to lieutenant. He has dedicated over 7000 hours of his time to the community. Lt. Nelson was presented a plaque for his service to the community. Director Swenson He will be greatly missed. 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for July 24, 2023 (Check No. 118966 through 119033) in the Amount of$682,650.89 B. Consider Approval of June 26, 2023 Work Session Minutes C. Consider Approval of June 26, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes D. Consider Approval of July 10, 2023 Work Session Minutes E. Consider Approval of July 10, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes F. Consider Approval of Resolution 23-71, Authorizing a Special Event Permit and Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the American Legion G. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center H. Consider Approval of Night to Unite Road Closures i. Motion To:Approve Consent Agenda Items 1(A) -(H)as presented RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Ruhland,Cavegn,Lyden,Stoesz,Rafferty 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Resolution No. 23-75,Appointment of Municipal Advisor Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented a recommendation approve Resolution 23-75, appointment of a municipal advisor. She noted the City's current municipal advisor, Baker Tilly, was up for renewa and that in an effort to properly evaluate the renewal fees, services provided, and personnel assigned, the city put out a request for proposals. Staff reviewed the proposals and conducted interviews of three firms. Following the competitive process, staff recommended appointing Ehlers as the City's Municipal Advisor. Councilmember Stoesz inquired of an end date of the new contract? Director Lynch indicated she is not yet aware of the end date but such contracts typically have a life of three-to-five years. Councilembmer Lyden of Ehlers work with other cities within Anoka County. Director Lynch advised that during the interview process, Ehlers highlighted that they work with 15 out of 20 cities in Anoka County. i. Motion To:Approve Resolution 23-75, Appointment of a Municipal Advisor RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz,Ruhland,Cavegn,Lyden,Rafferty 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Resolution No. 23-72,Approving a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County for Assessment of Property City Administrator Sarah Cotton presented a resolution to approve a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)with Anoka County for continued assessment services. She stated that the current JPA is coming to an end and that city staff values the services provided by Anoka County for assessment; thus, approving the resolution to approve the JPA is recommended. Mayor Rafferty commented that his experience and reports he receives from residents indicates that Anoka County staff work hard to respond and answer questions of residents. He also noted an appreication for the level of separation i. Motion To: Approve Resolution 23-72 RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Lyden,Ruhland, Stoesz,Rafferty 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARMENT REPORT A. First Reading of Ordinance 04-23, Repealing Ordinance 01-22 Creating Chapter 512, Entitled Possession of Catalytic Converters Public Safety Director John Swenson requested Council consider approval of the first reading of Ordinance 04-23,which would repeal Ordinance 01-22,passed on May 22,2023. Ordinance 01-22 added Chapter 512 to the City Code and this ordinance had provided an avenue for law enforcement to address the issue of catalytic converter thefts;however,due to changes at the state level which were enacted during the past legislative session, state law now makes it illegal to possess a used catalytic converter which is not attached to a vehicle. The enactment of the amended state statute deems the local ordinance unnecessary thus Director Swenson recommended repeal of 01-22. i. Motion To: Dispense of the full reading of Ordinance 04-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz,Ruhland,Lyden, Cavegn,Rafferty ii. Motion To: Approve first reading of Ordinance 04-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz,Ruhland,Lyden,Cavegn,Rafferty 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT No report was presented. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. Watermark 6th Addition Community Development Director Michael Grochala, on behalf of City Planner Katie Larsen, provided background and updates on the Watermark Development and noted that the item before Council was for the Sixth Addition: 48 single family lots and two outlots. He reveiwed the staff report and requested approval of the following: - Consider Resolution No. 23-64, Approving Utility Staging Area Amendment and PUD Final Plan/Final Plat - Consider Resolution No. 23-65, Approving Development Agreement and Planned Unit Development Agreement - Consider Resolution No. 23-66, Approving Open Space Easement i. Motion to: Approve Resolutions 23-64,23-65, and 23-66 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden,Stoesz,Ruhland,Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn B. Consider Resolution No. 23-73,Approving Payment No. 1 and Final, 2023 Crack Fill and Seal Coat Project City Engineer Diane Hankee reviewed her staff report and requested approval of Resolultion 23-73 to approve the first and final payment in teha mount of$95,379.00 to Allied Blacktop Co. for the 2023 crack fill and seal coating work completed in the city. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-73 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn,Lyden,Ruhland,Stoesz,Rafferty C. Consider Resolution No. 23-74, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Construction Contract,2023 Surface Water Management Project City Engineer Diane Hankee requsted approval of Resolution 23-74 presented a resolution to approve purchase of real property for installation of watermain. The project requires purchase of property as outlined in his staff report. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-74 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Cavegn,Ruhland,Lyden,Stoesz,Rafferty 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. 8. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 9. COMMUNITY EVENTS Mayor Rafferty reviewed the upcoming Community Calendar. ADJOURN 1. Motion to: Adjourn RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Ruhland,Cavegn,Stoesz,Lyden,Rafferty Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 PM. Council adjourned to the Council Workroom for Closed Sessions: 1)Discussion of the Sale of Real Property; 2) City Adminstrator Performance Review.. Councilmember Ruhland abstained from 1) Discussion of the Sale of Real Property. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on August 14, 2023. lw,t.,,A. L_,)( . 1t,tf Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk R,. tiifferty, Mayor