HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-2024 - Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
November 25, 2024
TIME STARTED:
6:40 PM
TIME ENDED:
7:17 PM
LOCATION:
City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Dave Pecchia, Community Development Director
Michael Grochala, City Engineer Diane Hankee, City Planner Katie Larsen, HR & Communications
Manager Meg Sawyer, and Police Captain William Owens.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:43 p.m.
Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, Lino Lakes, requested that a multi -use path be constructed
along the roadway if it is realigned. He stated that it is difficult to get to the existing trails and
suggested adding a bike path to connect amenities. He stated that park dedication fees should
include trail development and noted that the current fees seem low. He suggested that the four
area communities of Columbus, Lexington, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes, work together on the
multi -use bike path system.
Chris Stowe, 426 Pine Street, Lino Lakes, reviewed his presentations to the Rice Creek
Watershed, regarding the 10-22-32 pipe. He outlined his concerns with the drainage and
proposed solutions. He expressed his concerns with the Watershed and City procedures in
responding to this matter. He submitted a written report to accompany his comments.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:50 p.m.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
The Agenda was adopted as presented.
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1Q as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
3A, 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with LELS Local No 260
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with LELS Local No 260 as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
313, 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with LELS Local No 299
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with LELS Local No 299 as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
3C, 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with W.O.E. Local No. 49
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Labor Agreement with W.O.E. Local No. 49 as
presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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3D, 2025-2026 Non -Union Compensation Plan
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Non -Union Compensation Plan as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
3E, Appointment of Activity Center Coordinator
Motion to approve the appointment of Calvin Joustra to the full-time Activity Center
Coordinator (Membership) position at the Rookery Activity Center at step 6 of the
wage scale for the position.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
S. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
No Report
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
6A, Vacating Drainage & Utility Easement, 1057 Black Duck Court
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 15-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 15-24 Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation (1057
Black Duck Ct, Lot 14, Block 2, Black Duck Estates, Anoka County, Minnesota)
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-152, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 15-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6B, Lino Retail 2.0
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 17-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. of Ordinance No. 17-24 Approving Zoning Ordinance
Map Amendment (Rezoning) from NB, Neighborhood Business to GB, General
Business
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-155 Approving Summary Publication of Ordiannce
No. 17-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6C, Vacating a Portion of 77th Street
Motion to dispense with the full reading of Ordinance No. 14-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 14-24 Vacating a Portion
of 77th Street (Between Marilyn Drive and CSAH 23 (Lake Drive), Anoka County,
Minnesota.)
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Roll Call Vote
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-151, Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 14-24
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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61), Resolution No. 24-153 — Utility Repair Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-153, Awarding Quote for the Utility Repair Project
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6E, Resolution No. 24-158 — Colonial Woods Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-158, Approving Colonial Woods Comprehensive
Plan Amendment
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Rafferty welcomed Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, stating that he had
served for 17 years in the public safety department and previously as Interim City
Administrator.
Community Calendar: A Lool<Ahead
i. Environmental Board Meeting, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Please
note that this is a date change from November 27tn
ii. City Council Work Session, December 2nd at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
iii. Park Board Meeting, December 4th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
iv. Mapping Northwest Main, Community Meeting #1, December 4th at 6 p.m. at the
Rookery, 7690 Village Drive in Lino Lakes.
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V. Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting, December 5th at 8 a.m. at
City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on December 9, 2024.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC R *-aey,
City Clerk May01
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