HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-2024 Council Work Session Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES
DATE: February 5, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:00 PM
TIME ENDED: 8:32 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff members present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen.; City ClerkJolleen
Chaika.
1. Del Webb Community-Pulte Group Presentation
City Planner Katie Larsen introduced PaulHeuer and Dean Letter from the Pulte Group/Del
Webb. Mr. Heuer presented on a concept for a planned 55+ community proposed for Lino
Lakes. Following the presentation, a tour of the Corcoran Del Webb community was offered
to Council. City staff will coordinate a date and time with Council for the tour.
Councilmembers noted concerns about proposed lot sizes and indicated to the presenters
that the side setbacks would likely need to increase.
2. Jansen Addition Preliminary Plat
City Planner Katie Larsen presented on a preliminary plan for a three (3) lot subdivision of an
existing single family lot.The applicant, Boulder Contracting, submitted a land use application
for preliminary plat for Jansen Addition. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing
parcel located at 523 Lois Lane into three (3)single family lots for the purpose of constructing
two (2) new single-family homes.
Council will be presented with the formal application for review and consideration at the
regular meeting on February 12, 2024.
Brief discussion was held by Council about other parcels in the area which already subdivided
in a similar fashion. The Council concurred that this subdivision made sense and they were
supportive of it moving forward.
3. City Council Code of Conduct and Rules of Decorum
City Administrator Sarah Cotton discussed with Council the review of the Council Code of
Conduct, last adopted by Council in 2018; she noted that the Implementation section of the
Code requires that Council review following each municipal election. Also presented was the
newly proposed Rules of Decorum for Council's consideration; these rules would provide a
framework for more orderly and organized meetings.
Council discussed the proposed revision of the Code of Conduct, noting that review of the
Code is important for the Council to refresh their recollection of the Code. Council agreed to
bringing forward both the Code of Conduct and the Rules of Decorum for formal adoption at
the next regular meeting.
4. ERP Software
Fiance Director Hannah Lynch explained to Council the status of the current software systems
used by the City for various functions, including finance and community development. She
further explained that due to the limitations of the current software systems, there is not a
current software available for Human Resources or assessment tracking. Director Lynch
highlighted that the 2024-2028 Financial Plan includes purchase of new Enterprise Resource
Planning(ERP) software; she suggested that the City explore new vendors which may provide
a more all-encompassing solution across City departments. She highlighted costs of the
current software and provided some estimates as to expected costs with a new ERP.
Council held brief discussion on the need to update software for consistency, staff and
resident efficencies and offered support for staff to move forward to further explore
replacement of the existing software.
5. Q4 and Year-End Wrap Up, 2023 Public Safety Update
Public Safety Director John Swenson provided a detailed update on public safety statistics.
6. Council Updates on Boards and Commissions
Councilmember Ruhland noted that he attended the quarterly Anoka Council Elected Officials
meeting; he stated it was a very informative meeting and encouraged other Councilmembers
to attend future meetings.
7. Tour Fire Apparatus/Adjourn
With no further items for discussion, the work session was adjourned at 8:32 PM and all
Councilmembers went outside of City Hall to tour a new fire apparatus.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on February 26,
2024.
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Jolleen Chaika, City Clerk Ro. ty, Mayor