HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2014 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES April 28, 2014
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1 CITY OF LINO LAKES
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5 DATE : April 28, 2014
6 TIME STARTED : 6:40 p.m.
7 TIME ENDED : 7:52 p.m.
8 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz, Kusterman, Rafferty,
9 Roeser, and Mayor Reinert
10 MEMBERS ABSENT : none
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12 Staff members present: Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Chief of Police John
13 Swenson; City Engineer Katie Larsen; City Engineer Jason Wedel; and City Clerk Julie Bartell
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15 PUBLIC COMMENT
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17 No one was present to address the council regarding a matter not on the agenda.
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19 SETTING THE AGENDA
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21 The agenda was approved as presented.
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23 CONSENT AGENDA
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25 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Consent Items 1A, 1C, and 1D as presented.. Council
26 Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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28 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Consent Item 1B as presented. Council Member Stoesz
29 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Council Member Kusterman
30 abstained from voting.
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32 ITEM ACTION
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34 Consideration of Expenditures:
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36 April 28, 2014 (Check No. 97856 -
37 97964, $452,052.76) Approved
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39 Centennial Fire District (Check No. 6346 -
40 6370, $14,108.25) Approved
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42 April 7, 2014 Council Work Session Minutes Approved
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44 April 14, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes Approved
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46 April 14, 2014 Closed Council Meeting Minutes Approved
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48 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
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50 There was no report from the Finance Department.
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52 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
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54 3A — Appointment of Heather Robinson for the Administrative Assistant Position — Community
55 Development Director Grochala explained that Ms. Robinson is being recommended for hire to this
56 position vacated through the retirement of Sandie Wood. After a thorough interview process, she has
57 been identified as the best candidate for the job.
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59 Mayor Reinert offered thanks to Ms. Wood for her many years of service to the community.
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61 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Robinson as recommended.
62 Council Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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64 3B — Approval of the 2014 Labor Agreement with Local No. 49 — Community Development
65 Director Grochala reviewed the teal's of the proposed 2014 labor agreement with the city's Local 49
66 employees. Staff is recommending approval of the agreement.
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68 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the labor agreement as presented. Council Member
69 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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71 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
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73 4A - City of Lino Lakes Emergency Management Plan — Chief Swenson explained that the city
74 reviews this important plan every year, to make sure it is up to date and complies with new rules. The
75 changes to the document have been reviewed by the council.
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77 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the Plan as presented. Council Member Roeser
78 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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80 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
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82 There was no report from the Public Services Department.
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84 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
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86 6A — Resolution No. 14 -36, Approving a Storm Water Maintenance Agreement with Rice Creek
87 Watershed District for the 21st Avenue Street and Utility Improvement Project — City Engineer
88 Wedel showed the improvement area on an overhead and explained the areas of ponding that are
89 included. A maintenance agreement is required with this ponding.
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91 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -36 as presented. Council Member
92 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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94 6B — Talan Ridge: i) 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 05 -14 to Rezone Property from R, Rural to
95 R -1 Single Family Residential; ii) Resolution No. 14 -34 Approving Preliminary Plat —
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97 City Planner Larsen, using a projector, reviewed the proposed project:
98 3 lot subdivision
99 history of the property (original plat)
100 six lot subdivision was once proposed
101 density — the proposal fits into guidance for the land;
102 - rezoning is required, from rural to residential (she reviewed the criteria)
103 wetland delineation on the property is underway
104 all three properties will be connected to public utilities
105 - a public hearing was held at the Planning and Zoning Committee at which concerns arose
106 about drainage issues; the Committee took two meetings to review the plans and they were
107 approved
108 on the matter of stormwater drainage, the developer has attempted to address concerns and the
109 city engineer has reviewed plans
110 park land fees will be included
111 the final plat for the project will have to come back for review and approval
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113 Council Member Roeser confirmed that the project contractor will have to ensure work is done
114 correctly and according to plans.
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116 Mayor Reinert noted that the council has heard from neighbors to this project; they have some valid
117 concerns about water runoff. He asked staff to explain what recourse property owners will have if
118 problems do arise and he finds that there apparently isn't a limit on the time people have to get help
119 from the city with concerns. The city will hear issues if they arise in the future.
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121 Council Member Roeser explained that it is the council's responsibility to honor plans that come
122 forward that meet city requirements and follow the guidance of the city's comprehensive plan. The
123 City planner confirmed that statement. Council Member Roeser added that it is also the city's
124 responsibility to see to it that the project is done right.
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126 Judith Brunner, 270 Linda Avenue, said she lives in the property to the south of this development.
127 Looking at the drainage plans, she is afraid that water will not flow as predicted and will come to her
128 house. City Engineer Wedel explained that while there are not defined ditches and curb and gutters
129 in that area, the water will flow as the plans and elevations indicate. If ditches are added, it will
130 require the removal of a significant number of trees in the area.
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132 The Mayor asked the City Engineer if there is any area that will get worse as a result of this
133 development. Mr. Wedel responded that the city is required to review the site plans which he has
134 done and he can report that the plans indicated the amount of run off is decreasing with the addition
135 of a new storm water pond.
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137 Paul Whaley, 6200 Laurene, told the council that the proposed pond will fill with water as soon as it
138 is dug. He is a resident in the area and feels strongly that there will be more water run off with this
139 development and it will be a problem for other properties. City Engineer Wedel said the city intends
140 to watch development very carefully. If there are any issues that arise, the city will work on them. He
141 can attest that staff works hard to put the best possible plans in place.
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143 Mayor Reinert explained the city's obligation when plans are received that meet requirements. The
144 council has been drilling down as much as possible on the plans though. He applauds the
145 neighborhood for engaging in this discussion and believes that should result in a better situation at the
146 end of the day.
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148 When a resident requested that staff of the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) walk the site with
149 him, Community Development Director Grochala explained that this site doesn't require a permit
150 from the RCWD because it isn't considered a substantial disturbance to the watershed. The city is
151 required to review and approve the drainage plans and the City Engineer has done that.
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153 Council Member Roeser suggested that the city require that the water from both sides of the
154 development be run to the new stoun pond rather than half to the street. Mr. Wedel explained that
155 the city cannot require that but could request it. The city can also look at the possibility of ditches.
156 Community Development Director Grochala added that both Linda Avenue and Laurene Street are
157 scheduled for inclusion in the city's storm water management program.
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159 Council Member Rafferty added that he has been involved in this project review at the Planning and
160 Zoning Committee level. He appreciates the amount of neighborhood involvement it has received.
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162 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 05 -14 as presented.
163 Council Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
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165 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -34 as presented. Council Member
166 Kustemian seconded the motion. Motion adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
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168 6C — Resolution No. 14 -37 Approving the 1st Amendment to Wellhead Protection Plan Joint
169 Powers Agreement — Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the requirement for the
170 city to have a protection plan for its wellheads. The protection plan is handled through a joint powers
171 agreement with other cities. The amendment proposed allows the addition of another city. Council
172 Member Roeser received assurance that the joint powers agreement doesn't bind the city in any way
173 that would cause difficulties in the future.
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175 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -37 as presented. Council Member
176 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion adopted on a unanimous voice vote.
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178 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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180 There was no Unfinished Business.
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182 NEW BUSINESS
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184 There was no New Business.
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186 COMMUNITY EVENTS
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188 YEARLY RECYCLE DAY will be held at 1189 Main Street on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 9:00
189 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are many additional items accepted at the yearly recycle day compared to the
190 monthly recycle days. See city website for a list of accepted items.
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192 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION will be held at Lino Lakes Elementary on Friday, May 2, 2014 at
193 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Lino Lakes Elementary.
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195 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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203 ADJOURN
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205 There being no further business, Council Member Rafferty moved to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Council
206 Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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208 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Co
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213 e Bartell, City ' lerk Jeff ' e ert, Mayor
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Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
April 28, 2014 through May 12, 2014
• Thursday, May 1 8:00 am, Community Room EDAC
•4- Monday, May 5 5:30 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
Monday, May 5 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Park Board
-4- Monday, May 12 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
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