HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-24 - Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: December 9, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:18 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, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Community
Development Director Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Safety Director John
Swenson, Engineer Diane Hankee, Finance Director Hannah Lynch, and Environmental
Coordinator Tom Hoffman.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:35 p.m.
Bob Stanke, 6970 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, stated that he was moving after 30 years of living in
Lino Lakes. He shared his complaint with the policies that were recommended by staff. Stating
that there are policies that are restrictive on families and businesses. He stated that he
appreciates the current and past City Council support.
Mayor Rafferty thanked Mr. Stanke for his comments. He clarified that policies are adopted by
the City Council.
Motion to close the public comment period at 6:37 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda as presented.
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1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1P as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
2A — 2025 Budget & Levy
The Finance Director provided an overview of the proposed 2025 Budget and Levy.
Mayor Rafferty opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
No comments were made.
Motion to close the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-168, Adopting the 2025 Final Budget and Levy.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2B — 2025-2029 Financial Plan
The Finance Director provided an overview of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. She noted
there are two specific programs within the Capital Improvement Program, Community
Development and Citywide. Community Development projects are individually approved
by Council through the competitive bidding process while Citywide projects are
approved as part of the budgeting process.
Mayor Rafferty opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
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No comments were made.
Motion to close the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-169 Accepting the 2025-2029 Financial Plan.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2C —Committing General Fund Balance
The Finance Director stated that the Fire Department ordered turnout gear in 2024 that
won't be delivered until 2025, and this action will commit those funds.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-170, Committing General Fund Balance.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
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6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
6A — Spargur Estates
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-156 Approving Spargur Estates Variances.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-157 Approving Spargur Estates Preliminary Plat.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6B — 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-160, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6C — 2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and Water Extension Project
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-161, Order Project, Approve the Plans and
Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2025 Street Reconstruction and Sewer and
Water Extension Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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6D - Wilkinson Lake Water Quality Feasibility Study
Motion to adopt Resolution 24-164, Approving Memorandum of Understanding with
Vadnais Lakes Water Management Organization and the North Oaks Company,
Wilkinson Lake Water Quality Feasibility Study.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6E — EAW — North Oaks Mixed Use Development
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-166, Approving Distribution of Environmental
Assessment Worksheet for North Oaks Mixed Use Development.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6F — Winter Wetland Bank Application
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-167, Approving Professional Service Agreement
with WSB Winter Wetland Bank Application.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6G — Red Hawk Trail Storm Sewer Improvement Project
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-171, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a
Construction contract, Red Hawk Trail Storm Sewer Improvement Project.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Community Calendar: A Look Ahead
i. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, December 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
ii. The City Council Work Session and Regular Meetings for December 23,d have
been cancelled.
iii. City Council Work Session, January 6, 2025 at 6 PM in the Community Room
DJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on January 13,
2025.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC Rob Qferty,
City Clerk Mayor
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