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Home My WebLink About09-11-2023 Council Meeting Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: September 11, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:33 PM TIME ENDED: 7:09 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed in honor of the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented: No additions or changes were made. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened at 6:35 PM. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, addressed Council to share information about meetings he has attended at the Rice Creek Watershed District and conversations he has had with others who he believes have dealt with issues similar to those he is dealing with regarding his property and wetlands. Mr. Stowe also advised the audience that he is running for City Council and he thanked those in attendance who wear a badge. Mr. Robert Schack spoke to Council on behalf of the Centerville Lake Association. He discussed extensive algae blooms which are greatly impacting Centerville Lake. He shared past actions of the association to address invasive species though those actions did not impact on algae blooms. At this time, the association is seeking a grant to treat the lake, though the grant will not cover the entire costs of the treatment. He advised that the association may be seeking funding assistance from the City of Lino Lakes, as well as Centerville, in the future to help cover the remaining costs. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:44 PM. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty SPECIAL PRESENTATION Public Safety Director John Swenson presented Firefighter Gabby Streater for her Oath of Fire Service. Mayor Rafferty issued the Oath of Fire Service to Firefighter Streater. Director Swenson then presented recognition awards to Firefighters Mark Tembruell and Kent Alley for their years of service. PROCLAMATION Mayor Rafferty issued a proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23, 2023 to be Constitution Week in the City of Lino Lakes. 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for September 11, 2023 (Check No. 119260 through 119327) in the Amount of$1,036,733.58 B. Consider Approval of August 28, 2023 Work Session Minutes C. Consider Approval of August 28, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes D. Consider Approval of August 28, 2023 Special Budget Work Session Minutes E. Consider Approval of New Tobacco License for Lino Lakes Quick Stop at 6501 Ware Road F. Consider Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit for St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church i. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A— 1F RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden,Stoesz, Rafferty 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Resolution No. 23-93, Approving 2024 Capital Purchases Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented resolution 23-93 for Council consideration. She advised the resolution comes as a follow-up to Council discussion during budget work sessions and that the resolution provides the ability for staff to place orders for 2024 capital purchase expenses. Mayor Rafferty clarified for the record, consistent with dicussion held at the work session, that the public safety purchases approved will provide for (Chevrolet) Tahoes for patrol vehicles and (Dodge) Durangos for administrative vehicles. i. Motion to Approve Resolution 23-93 RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT No report was presented. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARMENT REPORT No report was presented. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT No report was presented. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 08-23, Amending City Code Section 901.03 Relating to Construction Working Hours City Engineer Diane Hankee reviewed the basis for Ordinance 08-23; the ordinance change allows for the city to complete work in emergency situations and on private projects as needed. i. Motion to: Dispense of full reading of Ordinance 08-23 RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty ii. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 08-23 RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES(Roll Call): Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty B. Consider 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 09-23, Approving Sale of Land to JAVA Companies, LLC, Lots 12 & 13, Block 2, Carole Estates 2nd Addition and Part of 7685 Lake Drive City Administrator Sarah Cotton presented the second reading of Ordinance 09-23 for Council consideration. She advised that the Ordinance, if approved, allows for the sale of City property to JAVA Companies as explained when the first reading was presented to Council on August 28, 2023. i. Motion to: Dispense of full reading of Ordinance 09-23 .. ...... .... ....... ..... .... . ...... .. RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn,Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty ii. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 09-23 RESULT: CARRIED[4-0] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES(Roll Call): Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty ABSTAIN: Ruhland C. Consider Resolution No. 23-91, Approving Change Order No. 2, 2023 Pheasant Run Reconstruction Project City Engineer Diane Hankee requested approval of Change Order Number 2 for the Pheasant Run reconstruction project. She advised the change order relates to removal and replacement of gate valves; the total of the change order is $58,440.00. She advised that the amount of the change order is within the projected contingencies and is within budget. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-91 RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, 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: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Cavegn, Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on September 25, 2023. f‘. Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Ro erty, Mayor