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Home My WebLink About10-23-2023 Council Meeting Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: October 23, 2023 TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM TIME ENDED: 6:54 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden,Stoesz, Ruhland,Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Director of Public Safety John Swenson; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer Diane Hankee; Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson. SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented: No additions or changes were made. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment was opened at 6:33 PM. Mr. Derek Lind, resident of Ramsey, Minnesota, appeared before Council along with Mr. David Tormin, on behalf of a citizen action group for election reform. They advised that they have been active at the county level for approximately 18 months with the goal to revert elections back to the way they were conducted 30 years ago. The group, Anoka County Election Integrity Team or ACEIT, has been giving presentations to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Lind explained the details on the provided postcards to Council which highlight the group's goals and objectives. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:46 PM. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for October 23, 2023 (Check No. 119513 through 119585) in the Amount of$534,245.99 B. Consider Approval of Exempt Gambling Permit for ARCHES C. Consider Approval of Resolution 23-113 Approving a Cannabinoid License for Lino Lakes Quick Stop 1 D. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center i. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A— 1D RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT A. Consider 15t Reading of Ordinance 14-23, Adopting the 2024 Fee Schedule Finance Director Hannah Lynch presented for Council's consideration the first reading of Ordinance 14-23 which would adjust the current fee schedule for 2024. She reviewed the chagnes and advised that the fee adjustments ensure ongoing equity and cost recoverability. She advised that should Counci !approve the first reading, the second reading for full approval will occur on Novmeber 13, 2023. i. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance 14-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty ii. Motion to: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 14-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty 3. ADMINSTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT A. Consider Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer presented a recommendation to appoint Joshua Rouse as a part-time firefighter with the Public Safety Department. 2 i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Part-Time Firefighter RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Ruhland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT No report was presented. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT No report was presented. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT A. Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 10-23, Amending City Code Section 904.08 Related to Managed Natural Landscapes Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson presented the second reading of Ordinance 10- 23 which, if approved, would amend Section 904.08 of the City Ordinance to allow for natural landscapes. This amendment would adopt by reference the provisions of Minnesota Statute § 412.925 regarding managed natural landscapes. i. Motion to: Dispense of Full Reading of Ordinance 10-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Rafferty ii. Motion to: Approve First Reading of Ordinance 10-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Stoesz AYES/Roll Call: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn Rafferty B. Consider Second Reading of Ordinance 13-23, Zoning Text Amendment—General Updates City Planner Katie Larsen presented the second reading of Ordinance 08-22, amending City Code Chapter 1007. She noted that the current Zoning Code was adopted in November 2022 and went into effect in January 2023. Following passage of the Zoning 3 Code, staff found areas where language needed further amendment or clarification and typos that required correction. i. Motion to: Dispense with Full Reading of Ordinance 13-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty ii. Motion to: Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 13-23 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Rafferty C. Consider Approval of Resolution 23-110, Accepting Quotes and Awarding Contract, 2023 Ash Tree Removals Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson presented a request to approval Resolution 23- 110 to accept quotes and to award a contract for removal of 48 ash trees. Four quotes were received; staff recommended award of the contract to Carr's Tree Service at $15,495.00. Coordinator Nelson noted that the funding for the contract will come from the Forestry and Environmental budgets. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-110 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cavegn SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty D. Consider Resolution 23-112, Adopting Assessments, Bluebill Ponds 2nd Addition City Engineer Diane Hankee requested consdieration and approval of Resolution 23-112 to adopt assessments for Bluebill Ponds 2nd Addition;the total assessment amount would be $9,181.00. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-112 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Cavegn AYES: Lyden, Cavegn, Ruhland, Stoesz, Rafferty 4 E. Consider Resolution No. 23-114, Approving Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent Trail, Drainage and Utility Easements, CSAH 49/CR J Intersection Improvements Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested Council approval of Resolution 23-114 which would approve the purchase of a temporary construction easement and permanent trail, drainage and utility easement for the CSAH 49 and CR J Intersection Improvement Project. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, commented that trees would probably be damaged, there will be a need for paving, extra maintenance and trail maintenance; he wanted to know the total amount the project would cost the citizens of Lino Lakes. No further public comment was received. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-114 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, 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: Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM. 5 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on November 13, 2023. lolleen Chaika, City Clerk Ro Ra erty, Mayor 6