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Home My WebLink About04-08-2024 City Council Meeting Minutes LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DATE: April 8, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM TIME ENDED: 7:14 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Mayor Rafferty MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Cavegn Staff Members Present:City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Finance Director Hannah Lynch; Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Public Safety Director John Swenson; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:32 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT Farraz Yussuf Mohammed, 12724 Leyte Street NE, Blaine. Mr. Mohammed came forward again to speak and noted that he is before Council humbly and to share his story. He noted that over the past weekend, members of the community became aware of his conviction 11 years ago. He said that it is a chapter of his life that he does not shy away from; that he did make mistakes in the past. He noted he served his time and paid his dues and that he has worked hard to get to where he is now. He said that as an entrepreneur he has faced challenges and frivolous lawsuits and that as a builder, he has fewer lawsuits than most. Mr. Mohammed said he finds himself at the forefront of his venture, Madinah Lakes, and that he is aware that there are those who are seeking to use his past to undermine his efforts and to cast doubt on his integrity. He said that Zikkar Holdings will continue forward and asked that Council evaluate the project on its merits and what he sees as potential benefits for the City. He asked for open minds and thoughtful consideration. He advised he remains available to the community for questions or concerns regarding both his past and the proposed development. Dr. Sara Shady, 7668 Palomino Lane, advised that she and her husband have lived in Lino Lakes for 22 years and have raised their sons here.She said she is a professor at Bethel University where she also serves as Associate Dean of Academic Inclusive Excellence. She has focused her life's work on building bridges across religious, ethnic, and racial divides. She spoke in support of the Madinah Lakes community. She said that she and her husband met with Farraz (Yussef Mohammed) about the project; she is excited about the project and what it will bring to the City. She referenced misinformed opinions about the development and noted she believes the City will benefit from the development. Dr. Shady encouraged the public to refrain from rejecting 1 factual information about the development and to educate themselves with facts. She also encouraged the community to meet with Mr. Mohammed rather then spread misinformation and dig into his past.She does not believe any other developers who have proposed development in the City have been subjected to the same level of scrutiny. She said that after the application is submitted to the City, there will be opportunities for the community to obtain factual information and to provide feedback on it. She again encouraged the community to reach out to the developer and noted that residents on Carl Street did so; the meeting resulted in changes to the plan. She is dismayed at the levels of hate, suspicion, and levels of disinformation being spread in the community. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:42 PM. RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Ruhland, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn SETTING THE AGENDA 1. Motion to remove Item 1C for further review and consideration at a future meeting. RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Ruhland, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for April 8, 2024 (Check No. 120483 through 120552) in the Amount of$266,972.48 B. Consider Approval of March 25, 2024 Work Session Minutes C. Consider Approval of March 25, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes D. Consider Approval of April 1, 2024 Council Work Session Minutes E. Consider Resolution No. 24-31, Authorizing the Appointment of Hannah Lynch as Interim City Clerk F. Consider Resolution 24-32, Approving a Solicitor Permit for Edward Jones G. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part-Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center H. Consider Resolution 24-33, Approving a Special Event Permit for Rice Lake Elementary PTO 2 i. Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A- 1B and ID-1H RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Ruhland,Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty j ABSENT: Cavegn 2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT A. Consider Resolution No. 24-28, Approving BS&A Software City Finance Director Hannah Lynch reviewed the proposal to move forward with new ERP software through BS&A as discussed at several recent work sessions. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-28 RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT A. Consider Appointment of Activity Center Coordinator Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer presented a recommendation to appoint Mikaela Bagley as Activity Center Coordinator. i. Motion to: Approve Appointment of Mikaela Bagley as Activity Center Coordinator (Aquatics) RESULT: ' CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Ruhland, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty L. ABSENT: Cavegn 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT A. Approval of Resolution 24-26, Authorizing Grant Agreement for the 2024 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Grant 3 Public Safety Director John Swenson requested consideration of Resolution 24-26; he reviewed the background of the grant and advised the purpose of of the grant is to address the shortage of law enforcement professionals. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-26 Authorizing Grant Agreement for the 2024 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Grant RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ruhland' SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Ruhland, Stoesz, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn B. Approval of Resolution 24-27, Authorizing Grant Agreement for the 2024 Pathways to Policing Reimbursement Grant Public Safety Director John Swenson requested consideration of Res. 24-27; he reviewed the background of the grant, which has been around several years; this grant is designed to increase the applicant pool for police officers across the state. This allows for individuals who do not have a college degree to apply. He explained the match terms as provided in his staff report. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-27 Authorizing Grant Agreement for the 2024 Pathways to Policing Reimbursement Grant RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT No report was presented. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT i. Watermark 7th Addition City Planner Katie Larsen presented three resolutions for Council's consideration related to the 7th Addition of the Watermark development. The 7th Addition plat proposes 106 single family lots and eight (8) outlots. i. Consider Resolution No. 24-23, Approving PUD Final Plan/Final Plat ii. Consider Resolution No. 24-24, Approving Development Agreement and Planned Unit Development Agreement iii. Consider Resolution No. 24-25, Approving Open Space Easement Agreement 4 a. Motion to:Approve Resolution 24-23 Approving PUD Final Plan/Final Plat RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz, Ruhland, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn b. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-24 Approving Development Agreement and PUD Agreement RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz, Ruhland,Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn C. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-25 Approving Open Space Easement Agreement RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Stoesz, Ruhland, Lyden, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn B. Consider Resolution 24-29, Approving Amendment to the CSAH 49/CRJ Reconstruction Project Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested Council approval of an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Anoka County for the CSAH 49/CR J reconstruction project. He provided background on the underlying JPA and an updated estimated cost for the City as outlined in his staff report. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-29, Approving Amendment to the CSAH 49/CRJ Reconstruction Project Joint Powers Agreement RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Lyden AYES: Stoesz, Lyden, Ruhland, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn 5 C. Consider Resolution No. 24-30, Approving Right-of-Way Acquisition for the 77th Street/Market Place Drive Improvement Project, 698 77th Street. Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested Council approval to purchase the right-of-way for the Marketplace Drive Realignment Project which proposes to realign 77th Street to connect with the existing Marketplace Drive/Lake Drive intersection. The acquisition terms proposed with the property owner is$33,000.00. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution No. 24-30, Approving Right-of-Way Acquisition for the 77th Street/Market Place Drive Improvement Project RESULT: CARRIED[UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Rafferty ABSENT: Cavegn ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rafferty reviewed the Community Calendar as presented on the Agenda. With no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Rafferty at 7:14 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 22, 2024. 4)(4h 6.t-f.L.c:—.C.kr Hannah Lynch, City Clerk (, Rob 4:5 y, Mayor 6