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Home My WebLink About09-25-2023 Council Meeting Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: September 25, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 7:09 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Ruhland 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. SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented: No additions or changes were made. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened at 6:31 PM. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, addressed Council and advised that he is running for City Council. He commented on the sale of property to JAVA Companies and raised concerns of Councilmember Ruhland's abstention from that vote. He asked why a realtor was not involved and said that he has concerns that he believes that City Hall sold land to a company that a councilmember has an apparent interest in. Mr. Stowe added comments about a personnel matter that he said he previously raised related to the City Planner and wanted an update on that. He then went on to state that he does not see a lot of diversity on the Council so he was promoting his neighbor, Catherine Decker. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:36 PM. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 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: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Resolution No. 23-97, Adopting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2024 Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented Resolution 23-97 for Council consideration.She provided details on the preliminary levy and noted that the 2023 levy (payable in 2024) of$14,120,928 represents a$1,227,013 or 9/52%increase over last year's levy. She added that the final levy, which will be considered in December, may decrease but may not increase. Director Lynch recommended approval of Resolution 23-97, Adopting the Preliminary 2023 Tax Levy. i. Motion to Approve Resolution 23-97 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] , MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland B. Consider Resolution No. 23-98, Setting the Date and Time for a Public Hearing on the 2024 Budget and 2023 Tax Levy, Collectible in 2024 Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented Resolution 23-98 to establish the public hearing, also referred to as the Truth in Taxation Hearing, for the 2024 budget and tax levy. She advised Council that a public hearing is required prior to any adoption of a final budget and levy. This year's public hearing is proposed for December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM during the Regular Meeting of the City Council. Final adoption of the budget and tax levy is anticipated immediately following the hearing. In response to a question by Mayor Rafferty, Director Lynch confirmed that the budget and tax levy can be adopted at the next meeting if required. Councilmember Stoesz asked if a resident who is unable to attend the public can may submit comments in writing. Director Lynch confirmed that a written comment from a resident is acceptable. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-98 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland C. Consider Resolution No. 23-99, Canceling the 2023/2024 Debt Service Tax Levy for G.O. Capital Note, Series 2016A Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented Resolution 23-99, a resolution to cancel the 2023/2024 debt service tax levy for GO capital note series 2016A. She provided background on the February 2016 debt that was authorized by Council to finance the City of Lino Lakes' share of the cost of equipment purchased for capital equipment to be used by North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC) and advised that following an analysis of resources available, staff has determined that adequate resources are available to pay this debt outside of a tax levy. State Law requires the County to levy the amount originally certified and scheduled, unless the taxing authority passes a resolution canceling the debt service levy; thus, approval of Resolution 23-99 was recommended by Director Lynch. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-99 to Cancel Debt Service Levy. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Appointment of Parks Maintenance Worker Human Resources and Communication Manager Meg Sawyer presented a request to Council to approve the appointment of Travis Powers as a Parks Maintenance Worker. i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Parks Maintenance Worker RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland B. Consider Appointment of Police Records Technician Human Resources and Communication Manager Meg Sawyer presented a request to Council to approve the appointment of Jody Boyd as a Police Records Technician. i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Police Records Technician RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland C. Human Resources and Communication Manager Meg Sawyer presented a request to Council to approve the appointment of Ryan Olson as a Part-Time Firefighter. i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARMENT REPORT A. Consideration of Resolution 23-100, Accepting Federal Emergency Managementy Agency —Assistance to Firefighters Grant Public Safety Director John Swenson provided background to Council on the enhanced wellness programming for first responders in Lino Lakes which launched in January, 2023 with one-on-one services for police staff. Lino Lakes Public Safety has now been awarded a grant which will allow extension of the same wellness programming to firefighters. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-100 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland B. Consider the Acceptance of the 2024 TZD Grant Police Captain William Owens requested authorization to accept the 2024 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) grant. He provided an overview of the TZD program and the Anoka County TZD group. He highlighted the work that is done under the grant. The funds received with the grant provide reimbursement for officer salaries. i. Motion to: Accept 2024 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Grant RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT A. Consideration of Resolution 23-94, Approving Dish Wireless Tower Lease Agreement Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams presented a resolution to approve an agreement with Dish Network for leasing space in water tower #1. The request is for approximately 47 square feet of space on the raised platform. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-94 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-23, Approving Sale of Property to TS Miller Co, LLC (Rice Industries) Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented the first reading of Ordinance 11- 23 which would authorize the sale of city property to TS Miller Co, LLC./Rice Companies which currently operates a distribution service on a 1.9 acre of property off of Apollo Drive. An expansion of the current facility at that location has been proposed; to facilitate the proposed expansion staff is proposing conveyance of the city parcel to TS Miller Co. The property is currently tax exempt and has a value of $24,000 per the County Assessor's office. To facilitate the project and place the property back on the tax rolls the City is proposing a sale price at a nominal fee of$1. This sale of property will also put the parcel back on the tax rolls. i. Motion to: Dispense with Full Reading of Ordinance 11-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland ii. Motion to: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 11-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland 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: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on October 9, 2023. ; f2-4 Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk R Raff rty, Mayor