HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2023 Council Work Session Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: September 25, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:26 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Ruhland
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Police Captain William Owens; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human Resources and
Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development Director Michael Grochala;
Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
1. Review Regular Agenda
Mayor Rafferty reviewed the agenda for the Regular Meeting, with a focus on the budget
agenda item last. Staff provided brief comments highlighting information contained
within staff reports.
Finance Director Hannah Lynch provided an overview of the budget items being brought
forward for Council consideration at the Regular Meeting. She provided an explanation
for the preliminary levy and the public hearing which must be conducted prior to adoption
of the final budget and levy. She further advised that, regarding Agenda Item 2C,
Resolution 23-97 to Cancel Debt Service Levy, whenever debt is issued the debt must be
sent to the County Auditor and the City must levy the amount in the bond documents.
The levy cancellatin being considered was always anticipated as there are other resources
available to pay this debt; tax levy isn't necessary.
Regarding the budget in general, Councilmember Lyden noted his desire to for Council to
provide additional support to Alexandra House. Councilmember Cavegn concurred.
Mayor Rafferty thanked them for the input.
Prior to the conclusion of the Work Session, City Administrator Sarah Cotton inquired of Council
support to close City buildings on October 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM—4:30 PM for a staff appreciation
event.City ClerkJolleen Chaika noted that City Hall would remain open for absentee ballot voting.
Council was in support of closing the buildings as requested for a staff appreciation event.
The Work Session concluded at 6:26 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on October 9, 2023.
Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk ob afferty, Mayor