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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2024 City Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: March 25, 2024 TIME STARTED: 6:32 PM TIME ENDED: 7:05 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Council lmembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff members present: Deputy Director of Public Safety Kyle Leibel Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Engineer Diane Hankee; City Clerk Jolleen Chaika. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:32 PM. PUBLIC COMMENT Community Development Director Michael Grochala opened the Public Comment session with a statement about a project that members of the community have been discussing: Madinah fakes. He advised that as of this time, no application has been received for development. If and when an application is received, it will be reviewed pursuant to City Code. Farraz Yussuf, 12301 Central Avenue NE, Blaine. Mr. Yussef advised he is the president of Zikar Holdings. He said he wished to provide context as to who he is and what values he brings to this endeavor (Madinah Lakes). He said that while Zikkar Holdings is newly established, he and his team are dedicated and experienced. He anticipates submitting a (development) application in the near future. Mr. Yussef also clarified that his company is separate from the prior applicant. He expressed a commitment to working collaboratively with staff, Council, and residents. He has engaged in high-level discussions and will submit the application soon. He wants to make it clear there are no expectations of special treatment, that there have been no special deals struck to move this forward. He extended an invitation to anyone to reach out to him with any questions or concerns. He plans to hold neighborhood meetings in the future. Michael Arman, 172 Glenview Avenue, said he feels like his speaking is premature as he just found about the new development (Madinah Lakes) an hour ago so he didn't have much time to research. He has concerns: He read on the website that paperwork hasn't been submitted but the (developer's) YouTube video is already talking about ground breaking scheduled for next year. He thinks that sounds a bit premature as well. Randy Rennacker, 379 Carl Street, stated he was speaking on behalf of the residents of Carl Street to remind Council of the strong opposition of the connection of the development to the Carl Street neighborhood. He added that if any development takes place that his street and neighborhood remain as is. 1 Luke Walter, 7800 Marilyn Drive, said he has lived in Lino Lakes for seven (7) years. He said the developer (of Madinah Lakes) has put out information that is confusing and that strikes him as disrespectful: taking reservations and money. He said when he first read of this information, he thought of politicians in the 215t century making deals. Mr. Walter said he is a bit soothed by the responses of the City. He added that what really struck him is that the proposed project is for a very specific community and he has concerns with that concept, adding that it creates segregation not by intent but by choice. He said that if there is a possibility of an additional 1800 residents, we need organic integration. He added that he comes from a multi -faith, diverse family and is an immigrant so he is looking at this from that perspective; he voiced concern for a divided City. Theresa O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, spoke on the topic of the Centerville Lake (alum) project. She said she has been in the area since 1987 and she is very excited about the project and she wanted to convince Council that moving forward with the project is in the best interest of the community. She estimated that the costs to residents would be approximately $0.47 per home. Melissa Wagner, 7947 Sheila Avenue, said she has been a resident for 38 years and her husband's family has been here for over 70 years. She has witnessed organic growth at a slow and steady pace and now has concerns about rapid growth and the impact that will have on the schools. Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, asked of any plans by the City to gather volunteers to clean trash along trails and ditches. He would like to see some movement on that and believes that all would benefit. Justin Carver, 65 Century Trail, voiced concerns about the 600-foot notice (to residents for development projects). He does not think that provides enough impact and inquired if more notice could be required. He also asked if it is normal business practice (for a developer) to sell lots before anything is in place. Prior to the close of Public Comment, Mayor Rafferty advised that the Council itself has not been involved in any discussions related to this (Madinah Lakes) development outside of calls and emalls recently from residents. He added that there is nothing happening right now, that the last discussion (related to this property) was in 2022 and that project didn't move forward. He encouraged residents to sit back and wait. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 6:58 PM. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Ruhland Cavegn RAland, Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz, Rafferty SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented. 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for March 25, 2024 (Check No. 120482) in the Amount of $661,506.63 B. Consider Approval of March 4, 2024 Work Session Minutes C. Consider Approval of March 11, 2024 Work Session Minutes 120390 through D. Consider Approval of March 11, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes E. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center F. Consider Approval of Resolution 24-21, Authorizing Solicitor Permit G. Consider Approval of Resolution 24-19, Approve Certificate of Completion, DRF Lino Eye i. Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A-1G MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] l.yden RAland Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty No report was presented. No report was presented. No report was presented. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT No report was presented. 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT A. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 24-20, Order Project, Approve Plans, Authorize AFB, 2024 Rejuvenator Project City Engineer Diane Hankee reviewed the request for approval of Resolution 24-20 which initiates the 2024 street maintenance portion of the 2024 street rehabilitation project program. The Street Maintenance Project includes applying a maltene-based asphalt rejuvenator. Rejuvenators are a new product many Cities are using in lieu of seal coating 3 the City has completed three rejuvenator projects the past. As a third project in 2024 staff is coordinating a crack fill project. She reviewed the areas identified for the maintenance project and noted that the total estimated cost is $223,000 and funding is from the Pavement Management Fund. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-20 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ADJOURNMENT CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden RAland Lyden, Ruhland, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty 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 7:05 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on April 22, 2024. Hannah Lynch, City Clerk 0 Rob Rafferty, Mayor