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Work Session
Minutes
DATE: February 24, 2025
TIME STARTED: 6:00 P.M.
TIME ENDED: 6:25 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, and City Engineer Diane Hankee.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Rafferty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. Administration Update
The Interim City Administrator reported that 23 applications have been received to date
and the closing date is next Tuesday for the City Administrator position recruitment. The
consultant will present a slate of candidates on March 24th to the Council and the
Council will be asked to narrow the list of candidates to be extended an interview. April
15th is the date identified to hold the interviews.
The City Administrator presented the following operations updates:
• Reviewed focus of weekly meetings with department managers and follow-up
meetings with individual departments. Noting that this process was in place and
continues to be used.
• A.W.A.R.E. safety training has been setup for employees.
• Reviewed current, discussions with Public Works Superintendent Justin Williams
regarding staffing levels and operations.
• On February 18th the firefighters met to discuss the Citygate mid -point report.
They discussed what the report meant to their department. The Human
Resource Department will be putting together costs for staffing options for the
police and fire departments for future discussion by the Council regarding the
Citygate report.
• The Interim City Administrator and Fire Chief met with White Bear Township
regarding the fire department contract services for the north and west portions
of the Township. This is not something for the immediate time, it would be a
future consideration.
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• Anoka County recently held a webinar regarding their Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• The Interim City Administrator presented to the law enforcement class at
Hamline University, This is a positive connection for future recruitment and
development of future officers,
• The Guns n' Hoses Charity Classic event was well attended and a successful
fundraiser.
• A matrix on use of force training is being developed for the public safety
department.
• The City has begun the implementation process for an agenda management
software program.
• Within the finance department the temporary payroll clerk starts tomorrow.
• For continuity of service a contract building inspection service has been used for
building inspections while the city searches for a new building inspector.
Councilmember Cavegn confirmed with the Community Development Director, that the
cost of the building inspection services was covered by building permit fees.
Councilmember Stoesz stated that one option that could be explored to reduce staff
time would be to have the bank receive and open utility bills. As that is a service
currently offered by several banks.
4. Review Regular Agenda
The Council reviewed the terms of the proposed Solicitor License for Walter's Recycling
& Refuse. Noting that the salespeople are issued a permit with their name and photo.
Councilmember Stoesz, spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance No. 04-25 Comcast
Franchise Extension Agreement, as the Vice -Chair of the North Metro TV Cable
Commission.
The City Engineer reviewed the process and timeline for the two Street Reconstruction
and Sewer & Water Extension projects being presented this evening. Tonight, the
Council is asked to declare the cost to be assessed and to call a hearing on the proposed
assessments.
The Community Development Director reviewed the three proposed ordinances
regarding cannabis business regulations, fees, and zoning regulations.
Mayor Rafferty recommended that the Council review the latest Environmental Board
meeting packet as there is new development being proposed that the Environmental
Board is providing preliminary review for the future consideration of the Council.
5. Adjournment
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
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These minutes were approved at the regular Council Meeting on March 10, 2025.
Roberta Colotti, CMC Rob of rty,
City Clerk Mayor
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