HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-2024 - City Council MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: October 28, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:40 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:55 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland
and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Public Safety
Director John Swenson, Deputy Public Safety Director Kyle Leibel, Finance Director Hannah Lynch,
HR & Communication Manager Meg Sawyer.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:40 PM.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
New selected Lino Lakes Ambassadors Ameia P., Emily B., and Tabitha J. presented a report on
their work as ambassadors and shared a list of upcoming events. They have participated in
volunteer activities, parades and coronations, representing the Lino Lakes community. They
thanked the City Council for the continued support of the Lino Lakes Ambassador program.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1D as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
2A, First Reading of Ordinance 16-24
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 16-24 Repeal and Replace
of Chapter 218 (Fee Schedule).
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 16-24 Repeal and Replace of Chapter
218 (Fee Schedule).
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Item 3A, Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker
Motion to Approve the apppointment of Christopher Heck to the Streets Maintenance
Worker position at Step 3 of the wage scale.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Item 36, Appointment of Administrative Assistant
Motion to appoint Marjorie Schlueter to the Administrative Assistant position at step
6 of the wage scale.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Item 3C, Appointment of Part -Time Firefighter
Motion to approve the appointment of Cole Heather to the Part-time Firefighter
position at the starting step of the wage scale.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
Item 3D, Appointment of Part -Time Firefighter
Motion to approve the appointment of Tim Bertz to the Part-time Firefighter position
at the starting step of the wage scale.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Item 4A, Resolution No. 24-141
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-141 Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement for
the 2025 Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and training Grant
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
No Report
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Community Calendar: A Look Ahead October 29, 2024 — November 12, 2024
a. October 29, 2024, 5:30 PM: Special City Council Work Session
b. October 30, 2024, 5:30 PM: Special City Council Work Session
c. November 4, 2024, 5:30 PM: Special City Council Work Session
d. November 4, 2024, 6:00 PM: City Council Work Session
e. November 5, 2024, from 7 AM to 8 PM: General Election
f. November 6, 2024, 6:30 PM: Park Board Meeting
g. November 7, 2024, 8:00 AM: Economic Development Advisory Comm. Meeting
h. November 11, 2024, City Hall will be Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
i. November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM Council Work Session 1 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on Nov. 25, 2024.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
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Rob6Jerty,
Mayor
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