HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-2023 City Council Work Session Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: November 27, 2023
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:26 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Public
Safety Director John Swenson; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Activity
Center Coordinator Ben Natzke; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika.
1. Review Regular Agenda
Mayor Rafferty began agenda review with the proposed policy changes for the Rookery as
presented on the Consent Agenda. Ben Natzke, Rookery Activity Center Coordinator was
present and provided a brief update on the status at the Rookery, including membership
increases as well a New Year's promos and some new advertising that will be soon
implemented.
H also highlighted that much of the proposed policy changes focus around the age
requirements for the various spaces at the Rookery. Changes were also made to lifeguard
policies after switching from Ellis and Associates to Red Cross for lifeguard certification.
No further agenda items were discussed.
2. New Fire Apparatus Update, Dan L'Allier
Deputy Director of Public Safety/Fire, Dan L'Allier, provided Council an update on the new
fire appartus and provided some current photos. He advised that delivery of the first truck is
anticipated at the end of December, with the second expected about two weeks after that.
He advised anticipated service date for both is February 1 and that training will begin upon
delivery for the anticipated service date.
The work session concluded at 6:26 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on December 11,
2023.
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Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Rob Rafferty, Mayor