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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-25 - Council Work Session MinutesLino Lakes City Council Work Session Minutes DATE: January 6, 2025 TIME STARTED: 6:10 P.M. TIME ENDED: 9:26 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Stoesz and Ruhland MEMBERS ABSENT: None Staff Members Present: Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Community Development Director Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, Deputy Public Safety Director Kyle Leibel, Police Captain William Owens, and Deputy Director/Fire Dan L'Allier. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. 2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items The agenda topics were adopted as presented, with amendment to the order of business. 3. Police Capital Replacement Update The Deputy Public Safety Director reported that due to significant manufacture delay the order of four police Chevrolet Tahoe's was delayed from one year to the next resulting in price increases for both the vehicle and equipment installation. Staff is asking for Council approval to increase the 2023 police fleet capital for three Tahoe's for a total increase of $36,270, The Council discussed the price increase. It was noted that the order would have been cancelled if the City did not wait for the vehicle order. The Mayor suggested that alternative revenue sources such as the forfeiture fund be reviewed to possibly cover the cost increase. 4. Digital Evidence System Replacement Police Captain Owens reported a committee was formed to review the public safety digital evidence system. All known vendors were reviewed with four vendors considered in greater detail. The system offered by Axon is recommended by the Committee and should result in lower staff costs related to data sharing and redaction. He reported that Public Safety Aid Funds had been previously identified for this expense by the City Council. The final cost is $109,792.97 more than the budget estimate and he asked for Page 1 of 5 the Council's consideration of this request, given the competitive review of the available systems. He reviewed the capabilities of the systems offered by Axon and noted that a five-year contract is being proposed. Captain Owens introduced Lily Dokic, Axon Account Manager, Ms. Dokic provided a detailed review of the products and online evidence management site offered by Axon. As well as the next -day shipping from within the United States of equipment, and vendor provided and/or supported installation. Police Captain Owens requested City Council authorization to spend $309,792,97, from the Public Safety Aid funds to purchase a five-year plan for an Axon digital mobile evidence system. Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to support the Axon proposal as presented. 5. Peltier Ponds PUD Concept Plan The City Planner stated that U.S. Home, LLC (dba Lennar), is proposing a master planned residential development located west of CSAH 54 (20th Ave N) across from Watermark, east of Peltier Lake, and north of the City of Centerville border. The development contains four parcels totaling approximately 125 gross acres and 262 housing units. The development is called Peltier Ponds, The City Planner introduced Josh Metzer, Land Entitlement Manager with Lennar. She stated that there are a series of items the developer is seeking feedback on regarding the proposed development. A public hearing will be required as part of formal consideration. The City Council discussed the development including municipal water supply capacity, lot size and development density, garage sizes, park/trail/open space requirements, shoreline improvements, future road construction and re -alignment, and buffers and setbacks from the road (1201") and from other residential development. The Council noted that this is like the other development, Watermark, that was previously approved in the area. Mr. Metzer confirmed that this is a similar project to the prior development and that Lennar plans to create trail connections and maintain the same feel as the other development. Page 2 of 5 6. Winter Property Purchase The Community Development Director reviewed that the City Council discussed the possible purchase of four properties located at 7473 24th Avenue at a special meeting on October 7, 2023. The parcels being considered are identified as Anoka County Parcel Identification Numbers 13-31-22-12-0002, 13-31-22-11-0001, 13-31-22-13-0002 and 13- 31-22-14-0001 all located in Northeast Quarter of Section 13. The property is proposed to be used for the establishment of a certified wetland bank. Portions of the property will also be needed for right-of-way for the Otter Lake Road extension project. The Community Development Director stated that the City Council discussed a draft purchase agreement at the December 2, 2024, Work Session and directed staff to continue negotiations with the property owner and bring back a purchase agreement for Council consideration. Staff has reached an agreement with the property owners based on the City Council direction. The Council discussed the proposed farm lease for 2025 and directed review by the City Attorney of the structure of the lease agreement between the current landowner and future city ownership. Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to advance this item to the next regular Council Meeting for formal action. 7. Cannabis Ordinance The Community Development Director presented a draft ordinance titled "Ordinance Amending 617 of the City Code Concerning the Regulation of Cannabis Businesses". He stated that as discussed at the December 2, 2024, work session, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342, adopted in 2023 and amended in 2024 authorizes the cultivation, manufacturing and sale of cannabis products. Minnesota's new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will be responsible for the licensing of cannabis businesses. The State is currently completing the rulemaking process. The Community Development Director stated that there are 13 different types of business licenses. State law provides certain means of oversight by local units of government. However, the city cannot outright ban a cannabis business, or limit operations in a manner beyond those provided in state law. The City Council reviewed the different rules and requirements of the proposed ordinance in relation to the state licensing requirements. The Community Development Director stated that if there is support for the proposed licensing and registration requirements that the Planning and Zoning Board would be responsible for reviewing the zoning and land use requirements. Page 3 of 5 Council Consensus It was the consensus of the Council to support the draft ordinance as presented. 8. CRJ-35E Interchange, Right -of -Way Transfer The Community Development Director reported that Ramsey County continues to work toward completion of the plans and specifications of the 1-35E/CRJ Interchange for proposed bid letting in spring of 2025. Staff is continuing to work with Anoka County, Ramsey County and MnDOT, regarding jurisdiction of the roadway between Centerville Road and 20th Avenue, The Community Development Director stated that as previously explained, County Road J, between Centerville Road and Otter Lake Road is under the jurisdiction of multiple road authorities. The City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Ramsey County and Mn/DOT each share responsibility for certain portions of the roadway. The north half of CRJ, from Centerville Road to approximately 20th Avenue, is under the City's jurisdiction. The Community Development Director stated that the road is not currently on the City or County's municipal state aid system. However, all parties are proposing the use of state aid as part of the funding. We have been informed by Mn/DOT that roadways cannot share Municipal and County State Aid Designations, The Community. Development Director stated that after considerable discussion Ramsey County is proposing to take over as the responsible road authority for this section. This would allow Ramsey County to designate this as a state aid roadway. City, County and Mn/DOT staff are working through the logistics of this transfer. At this time, it appears that City will need to transfer our roadway easement rights to Ramsey County. This likely will be done by granting Ramsey County a public road easement over the subject area. The Council discussed the funding formula for the proposed state aid road designation. The Council expressed interest in constructing City signage along the roadway as previously considered, under the proposed new roadway designation. The Council was interested in a uniform streetscape design for the three roundabouts. 9. Public Safety Organization Update The. Interim City Administrator stated that to minimize disruption to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department during the transition period of Director Swenson's retirement and the completion of the City Gate analysis, he is proposing the organization changes to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department as presented in the staff report. The identified timeline will help strengthen the ability of the organization to maintain services to the community without interruption. He noted that City Gate has reviewed the proposal, and they support the recommendations. Page 4 of 5 The City Council discussed the proposed staffing changes. They reviewed the timeline for the proposed organizational changes. They reviewed emergency management planning responsibilities and funding. Council Consens It was the consensus of the City Council to support the recommendations as presented and to place this item on the January 131" regular agenda for formal action, 10, Notices and Communications None 11, Adjournment Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on January 27, 2025. Roberta Colotti, CMC &b4afferty, City Clerk Mayor Page 5 of 5