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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2024 City Council Meeting MinutesDATE: April 22, 2024 TIME STARTED. 6:41 PM TIME ENDED. 8:33 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: CounciImembers, Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Mayor Rafferty Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson; Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen, Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson, WSB Project Engineer Veronica Kubicek. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:41 PM. SETTING THE AGENDA Staff suggested moving the Arbor Day Proclamation and Public Safety Life Saving Award Presentation before Public Comment. Councilmember Cavegn requested further discussion regarding the Fire Department Analysis under New Business, 1. Motion to: Approve the changes and additions to the agenda as presented. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Cavegn L(den L(den, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty An Arbor Day Proclamation was issued by Mayor Rafferty, Declaring April 26, 2024 Arbor Day in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Public Safety Director John Swenson presented the Citizen Life Saving Award to Tatum Stewart for providing lifesaving care to her father Eric Stewart on October 19, 2023. Mr. Swenson also presented the Life Saving Award to Sgt. Chad Schirmers, Investigator Bob Strub, Officer Anissa Ng, Officer Shelby Bonczek, Officer Beck Petrie, Deputy Director Dan L'Allier, Firefighter Taylor Andres, and Firefighter Ryan Olson. 1 Luke Walter, 780o Marilyn Drive, talked about a previous meeting where a developer discussed his prior legal troubles. According to Mr. Walter, those in favor of the Madinah Lakes project are spreading a falsehood, claiming that there were no objections to the earlier plan for development on this property. Concerns raised by Mr. Walter include the development's inclusivity, traffic issues, the mosque's parking plan, the effects on the school system, and infrastructure costs that will raise taxes. Dean Dovolis, 333 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, advised that he is an urban planner and architect and that he received his education from Harvard University and the University of Minnesota. The Madinah Lakes developer contacted Mr. Dovolis to talk about the issues raised is being distributed. According to Mr. Dovolis, the development in terms of speed in a flyer that aill be a traffic study done in response to the traffic -related nd density is less dense. There w complaints. The parking lot at the mosque will adhere to city code. Dovolis stated that the development is open to anyone and not restricted. Maysoon Wazwaz, 7991 Highland Drive, declared that the purpose of her visit was to discuss the controversy around the housing units and the mosque. Before Madinah Lakes signed the purchase agreement, there was a previous buyer who proposed a larger development, and she could not find any comments to oppose that development. Another point is that there are hundreds of houses being proposed on the other side of Main Street. The argument that the schools will not be able to accommodate the students' needs, conflicts with the open enrollment policy. Samia Ali, 139 Morgan Lane, stated she has lived in Lino Lakes for the past 4 years and has children who attend Centennial Middle and High School. She supports the Madinah Lakes development. She wants to address the misconceptions about the development, which are that the development is open to everyone and that the planned restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores will serve as essential amenities. It was discussed that the school district will benefit HU111 more students due to the increased funding. Ali asked that the City Council support the Madinah Lakes Development and reject any calls for the moratorium. Matt Duffy, 7760 France Ave, stated he represents Zikar Holdings and a development proposal was submitted last week and that it is going through the process of making sure it's complete. If It be considered on its merits. Also discussed as part of the process it's complete, he asked that is an environmental assessment worksheet, which will address a lot of the concerns that have been raised. Mr. Dufffy requested that the merits of the application be considered and that the City follow the process already in place to get a development going. Feneti Mohamed, 7264 Watermark Way, stated she is in support of the Madinah Lakes development, which is open to any faith and background. She has lived in Lino Lakes for four years and has siblings in the school district. The proposed development adheres to current �a zoning rules and aligns with the comprehensive plan set up by the City of Lino Lakes. She urges the City Council to carefully consider the implications of imposing a moratorium. Salahadin Abda, 7264 Watermark Way, stated he has lived in Lino Lakes for four years. Abda discussed his process of moving to the area. The complaini ding of the new development does not make any sense to him. Jeff Johnson, 6965 Sunrise Drive, has been a resident of Lino Lakes for 25 years and has seen growth in the city. Johnson discussed the impacts of rapid growth and the struggle with adding an additional 450 houses. Darren Zabinski, 6711 Pine Street, discussed his reading of the 2040 comprehensive plan. His questions to City Council include: Does this fit with the future vision of Lino Lakes? Do we have the infrastructure to provide services to a development this size? What about water issues, classroom sizes, enough law enforcement, city roads, parks, and walking paths? Elizabeth Larkin, 980 Aspen Lane, discussed her children attending Centennial district and the classroom sizes. Larkin would like to see the city council follow the 2040 comprehensive plan. Larkin expressed concern for the law enforcement and the number of calls they could receive in the future. She would like the council to look into the developer's background. Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, stated that he is opposed to any developments around Lino Lakes. New developments mean higher taxes. Mr. Stowe talked about attending the Planning and Zoning meeting the week before, where they talked about sacred homes. Additionally, he opposes the construction of any new churches or mosques. Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, stated she would like City Council deny the request to share the cost of the water treatment with Rice Creek Watershed District. The first reason is that there are only thirteen Lino lakes households located on Centerville Lake. This proposal directly affects . r of Lino Lakes taxpayers. Second, she talked about now the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Centerville Lakes Association describe themselves and why they ought to be the only two organizations providing funds for this project. The third reason discussed was the 2024 reserved budget. Fourth, Rice Creek Watershed District has made no financial commitment beyond this grant. The final reason is that three separate taxes will be imposed on the people of Lino in this Justin Houck, 490 Pine Street, stated he is opposed to any new development in Lino Lakes. His family moved to Lino Lakes due to the small community, rural feel, and wide open spaces. Houck discussed the state mandate regarding housing on religious properties, items that need to be under consideration are schools, infrastructure, and police. Jason Donahue, 8204 Wood Duck Trail, stated he is opposed to any major development. Donahue stated infrastructure is not here including water and water towers, classroom sizes are too large. He has concerns with the poor condition of the city roads, parking lots, and the park system. He questioned the safety of residents living in the development. Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, wanted to invite residents May 41" fr help clean Hodgson Road. Pizza will be provided for volunteers. 1. Motion to: Close Public Comment at 7:54 PM. RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden Cavegn Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty Ruhland 1. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider Approval of Expenditures for April 2 in the Amount of $669,949.91 om 9:OOam to 12:00 to 2, 2024 (Check No. 120553 through 120635) B. Consider Approval of March 25, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (Amended) C. Consider Approval of April 8, 2024 Work Session Minutes D. Consider Approval of April 8, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes E. Consider Approval of the Hiring of Part -Time Staff for the Rookery Activity Center i. Motion to: Approve Consent Agenda Items 1A —1E RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden Stoesz Lyden,, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland No report was presented. 3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT No report was presented. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT No report was presented. r A. Consider Resolution No. 24-22, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Construction Contract, 2024 Trail Maintenance Project WSB Project Engineer Veronica Kubicek requested approval ofi Resolution 24-22 to accept quotes and to award a construction contract for the 2024 Trail Maintenance 0 Project for the Base, Alternate 2, and Alternate 3. She noted they are deferring Alternate 1 Country Lake Drive West to a future year due to budget. Two quotes were received, and staff recommended acceptance of the lowest quote from Winberg Companies, which came in at $137,455.50. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-22, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Construction Contract, 2024 Trail Maintenance Project RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Cavegn Stoesz Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT A. Consider Resolution No. 24-44, Approving Centerville Lake Alum Treatment Cost -Share Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson requested the approval of Resolution 2444 for a cost -share agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) for an aluminum sulfate treatment for Centerville Lake in an amount not to exceed $35,000. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-44, Approving Centerville Lake Alum Treatment Cost -Share Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District RESULT: MOVER: AYES: ABSENT: .- oesz 41 r Wand B. Consider Resolution No. 24-42, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Contract for 2024 Spring Boulevard Tree Planting Environmental Coordinator Andy Nelson requested approval of Resolution 24-42 to accept quotes and to award a contract for the Boulevard Tree Planting. Three quotes were received and staff recommended acceptance of the lowest quote from Hoffman and McNamara which came in at $35,209.00. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24=42, ACC for 2024 Spring Boulevard Tree Planting RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: ?vegn .den, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty Wand - C. Consider Resolution No. 24-37, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Construction Contract, 2024 Rejuvenator Project WSB Project Engineer Veronica Kubicek requested approval of Resolution 24-37 to accept quotes and to award a construction contract for the 2024 Rejuvenator Project. She noted that funding for this project is from the Pavement Management Fund. Two quotes were received and staff recommended acceptance of the lowest quote from Allied Blacktop Company which came in at $110,464,00. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-37, Accepting Bids and Awarding a Construction Contract, 2024 Rejuvenator Project RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden Stoesz Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland D. Consider Resolution No. 24-38, Approving the CSAH 49/CRJ Reconstruction Project Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Shoreview Community Development Director Michael Grochala presented Resolution 24-38, approving a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City of Shoreview for the Roundabout Landscaping and Storm Sewer Maintenance at the CSAH 49 (Hodgson Rd) and CSAH 32 (County Road J) Roundabout. i. Motion to: Approve ResolutionApproving the CSAH 49/CR1 Reconstruction Project Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Shoreview RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Stoesz Cavegn Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland 0 E. Consider Resolution No. 24-39, Ordering Project, Approving Plans, Authorizing Ad For Bids, Decorative Lighting for the CSAH 49/CRJ Roundabout Project Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested approval of Resolution 241ms39 to order project, approve the plans and specifications, and to authorize the ad for bid for decorative lighting for the CSAH 49/CRJ roundabout project. i. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-39, Ordering Project, Approving Plans, Authorizing Ad For Bids, Decorative Lighting for the CSAH 49/CRJ Roundabout Project RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lyden SECONDER: Stoesz AYES: Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty ABSENT: Ruhland F. 440 Park Court (Lino Lakes Tech Center &Storage Facility) City Planner Katie Larsen requested consideration and approval of Resolutions 241mm34, 24-35, and 241wt36 related to the Conditional Use Permit and Site &Building Plan Review for 440 Park Court (Lino Lakes Tech Center and Storage Facility). Consider Resolution No. 24-34 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Two (2) or More Principal Buildings Consider Resolution No. 24-35 Approving Parking Deferment Agreement Consider Resolution No. 24-36 Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement a. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-34, Approving Conditional Use Permit for Two (2) or More Principal Buildings RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: : AYES CARRIED [UNANIMOUS Stoesz Cavegn Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland 0 b. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-35, Approving Parking Deferment Agreement RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden Stoesz Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland c. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-36, Approving Site Improvement Performance Agreement RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Stoesz Lyden Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland G. Hansen Addition City Planner Katie Larsen presented Resolution 2440to approve the Final Plat for the Jensen Addition, as well as Resolution 2441 approving the final Development Agreement for the Jansen Addition, Planner Larsen noted that the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the Jansen Addition Final Plat on April 10, 2024, and recommended i. Consider Resolution No. 24-40 Appro ii. Consider Resolution No. 24-41 Appro ving Final Plat ving Development Agreement a. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-40, Approving Final Plat RESULT: MOVER: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] b. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-41, Approving Development Agreement RESULT: MOVER: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Stoesz Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland H. Water Treatment Plant Funding Community Development Director Michael Grochala requested consideration and approval of Resolutions 2443 and 2445, related to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application for Water Treatment Plant Grant and Loan Agreement. i. Consider Resolution No. 24-43 Authorizing Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application for Water Treatment Plant Grant Agreement ii. Consider Resolution No. 2445 Authorizing Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application for Water Treatment Plant Loan Agreement a. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-43, Authorizing Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application for Water Treatment Plant Grant Agreement RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: ABSENT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Lyden Stoesz Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland b. Motion to: Approve Resolution 24-45, Authorizing Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application for Water Treatment Plant Loan Agreement RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: ABSENT: 7. UNFINSIHED BUSINESS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] Cavegn Lyden Lyden, Stoesz, Cavegn, Rafferty RAland Councilmember Cavegn stated at the April 1, 2024, work session that the Council gave Public Safety Director John Swenson a directiveto request proposals (RFP) from other cities. At the April S, 2024, work session, the subject was discussed again, which was not on the agenda, did not follow the protocol for adding items to the agenda, and there was no discussion after the subject. The directive for Public Safety Director John Swenson was altered without conversation or a vote. Councilmember Cavegn would like to return to the April 1, 2024, order that was approved by the Council. 0 Mayor Rafferty asked for an update. City Administrator Sarah Cotton stated staff has worked to gather examples of RFPs from other agencies, has drafted an RFP, and plans to bring this to the May 6 work session for Council review. 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 8:33 PM. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on May 28, 2024. .y g doovo- ` Hannah Lynch, City Clerk 10 Rob Rafferty, Mayor