HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-2014 Council Meeting MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES September 22, 2014
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4 DATE : September 22, 2014
5 TIME STARTED : 6:30 p.m.
6 TIME ENDED : 8:25 p.m.
7 MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Stoesz, Kusterman, Rafferty,
8 Roeser, and Mayor Reinert
9 MEMBERS ABSENT : None
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11 Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director Michael
12 Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen; City Engineer Diane Hankee; Finance Director Al Rolek; Chief
13 of Police John Swenson; and City Clerk Julie Bartell
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15 PUBLIC COMMENT
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17 Jesse Fronik, 904 Kelly Street, read part of a letter that was submitted for the record and is on file at
18 city hall. The letter concerns the city's withdrawal from the Centennial Fire District. The letter was
19 signed by Centennial Fire District firefighters. Council Member Roeser suggested that the city wants
20 the participation of the firefighters in the process.
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22 SETTING THE AGENDA
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24 The agenda was amended to add Resolution No. 14 -112 to Item 6C.
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26 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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28 Chain of Lakes Rotary President Sam Alley- Mr. Alley offered thanks on behalf of the Rotary for
29 assistance provided for Blue Heron Days. It's an event that keeps growing and is great for the
30 community. Special thanks to the Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Reinert
31 thanked Mr. Alley for the Rotary's many contributions to the community.
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33 Presentation of Mayor's Award for Excellence to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department -
34 Mayor Reinert presented the award to Public Safety Director Swenson noting that the police force has
35 been publicly recognized as the best in the Twin Cities area and number two in the state. He offered
36 thanks to the entire public safety team, including staff, volunteers and officers.
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38 Superintendent Brian Detz, Centennial School District No. 12 — Mr. Detz and staff distributed a
39 report on the school district that includes the stories, students and communities of the district. He
40 noted a levy campaign for the fall and provided written information outlining needs and plans.
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42 CONSENT AGENDA
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44 Council Member Roeser moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1A through 1D, as presented.
45 Council Member Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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47 ITEM ACTION
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49 Consideration of Expenditures:
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51 September 22, 2014 (Check No. 98785 —
52 98879, $362,380.58) Approved
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54 Centennial Fire District (Check No. 6559 6573,
55 $14,700.10) Approved
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57 September 2, 2014 Council Work Session Minutes Approved
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59 September 8, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes Approved
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61 September 8, 2014, Special Session Minutes Approved
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64 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
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66 2A) Resolution No. 14 -107, Providing for Issuance and Sale of Approximately $2,645,000
67 General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A — Finance Director
68 Rolek reviewed the request to issue bonds for four projects. He noted that the city's fmancial
69 consultant has reviewed the issuance and recommends moving forward. He reviewed the proposed
70 schedule for the issuance, the term of the bonds and debt services resources.
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72 Ms. Terri Heaton, Springsted, Inc., highlighted the schedule, the bond rate estimate (very favorable)
73 and city's credit rating that sets the tone for a low rate. The council discussed the benefits of
74 bundling four projects together for the issuance — cost savings and possibly lower rates.
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76 Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -107 as presented. Council Member
77 Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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79 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
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81 3A) 2nd Reading and Passage of Ordinance No. 08 -14, Amending Chapter 701 of the Lino
82 Lakes Code of Ordinances, to allow Sunday sales at licensed brewer taprooms — City Clerk
83 Bartell noted that the state legislature has authorized Sunday sales for brewer taprooms in the state,
84 with approval of the local jurisdiction. The city has one taproom — Hammerheart Brewery.
85 The owners have approached staff requesting the ability to have their taproom open on Sundays. An
86 ordinance amending the liquor code is required to make such a change. Ordinance No. 08 -14, was
87 approved for first reading on September 8. It is now presented to the council for 2nd Reading and
88 approval.
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90 Council Member Rafferty moved to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 08 -14. Council Member
91 Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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93 Council Member Roeser moved to approve the 2nd Reading and Passage of Ordinance No. 08 -14 as
94 presented. Council Member Rafferty seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none.
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96 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
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98 4A) Consider Hiring of New Patrol Officer — Police Chief Swenson reviewed his
99 recommendation to hire Tyler Nelson to fill a vacant police officer position. The council discussed
100 the training period for new officers.
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102 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the hiring of Tyler Nelson. Council Member Stoesz
103 seconded the motion. Motion carried a unanimous voice vote.
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105 4B) Consider Promotion of Captain Kelly McCarthy to Deputy Public Safety Director -
106 Police Division, and hiring of Daniel L'Allier as Deputy Public Safety Director — Fire Division -
107 Police Chief Swenson reviewed his recommendation to promote Captain Kelly McCarthy to the
108 position of Deputy Director of Public Safety — Police Division and to hire Mr. Daniel L'Allier as
109 Deputy Director of Public Safety — Fire Division. He reviewed Mr. L'Allier's background and
110 qualifications. He noted Ms. McCarthy's experience, having come up through the entire Lino Lakes
111 Police Department system. Mayor Reinert offered support for both choices.
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113 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the promotion and hiring as recommended. Council
114 Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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116 4C) Consider approval of Resolution No. 14 -110, Authorizing Enrollment in Statewide
117 Lump -Sum Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Plan (SVRFP) - Police Chief Swenson reviewed
118 his report, noting that the requested action facilitates the city's enrollment in the PERA retirement
119 plan (for firefighters).
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121 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -110 as presented. Council
122 Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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124 4D) Public Safety Department Update — Police Chief Swenson provided an update:
125 The new fire station project is moving forward, with preliminary drawings coming in October;
126 Recruitment efforts for fire personnel has identified 25 city staff members; some of those
127 numbers will receive training beginning in October and other's following in the spring;
128 There will be an additional recruitment effort in the area of the new fire station;
129 Training will be done through Century College and will be flexible;
130 - Update on equipment allocation (from Centennial Fire District).
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132 Mayor Reinert noted positive aspects of moving forward with the city fire department. He suggested
133 that it's important to keep looking at service models for improvements. He believes the proximity of
134 the two Lino Lakes fire stations will improve service to the community. The City of Roseville has
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reduced their number of stations and improved services with efficiencies. The Mayor said he
continues to encourage Lino Lakes' firefighters to speak with Public Safety Director Swenson with
their questions.
Michael Manthey, 819 Lois Lane, addressed the council. As a firefighter, he noted his concerns about
firefighters being able to get their questions answered. He suggested they'd like the council to come
and speak with them. He asked about progress on a fire policy for the future and suggested that is an
issue for current personnel as they would like to know more specifically where the department is
going.
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
There was no report from the Public Services Department.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT
6A) NorthPointe 2nd Addition: i) Resolution No. 14 -105, Approving Final Plat; ii)
Resolution No. 14 -106, Approving Development Contract — City Planner Larsen reviewed a
PowerPoint presentation on the development including: the overall plans, the location, previous
actions of the council, conformance with city requirements and the city's comprehensive plan,
planned phasing, and land dedication and park fees. She noted the approval of the Planning and
Zoning Board. The mayor noted that the council has familiarity with the project based on several
reviews.
Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -105 as presented.
Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -106 as presented.
Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
6B) Well No. 6: i) Resolution No. 14 -108, Approving Plans and Specifications and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids; ii) Resolution No. 14 -109, Amending Resolution No. 14-
52, Authorizing Participation of Plans and Specifications, Pumping Facility — Community
Development Director Grochala reviewed the proposal to development a new Well No. 6 based on
accommodating the city's municipal water demand. He reviewed the proposed costs and schedule.
Council Member Kustelinan moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -108 as presented. Council
Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Mr. Grochala also reviewed the plans, costs and schedule for a pumping facility for said well.
Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -54 as presented. Council Member
Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
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6C) Resolution No. 14 -111 and Resolution No. 14 -112, Approving 1St and 2 "d Amendment to
Public Improvement Surety Agreement, NorthPointe - Community Development Director
Grochala explained that the agreements relate to the first phase of the NorthPointe development. The
developer is installing the public improvements so the city requires a performance surety. He briefly
reviewed the amount and terms of the agreement. A second surety agreement was added to satisfy a
request of the bank that is providing the credit authorization.
Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -111 as presented. Council
Member Roeser seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -112 as presented. Council
Member Rafferty seconded the motion. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar — A Look Ahead
September 22, 2014 through October 13, 2014
t- Wednesday, September 24 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Environmental Board
Thursday, October 2 8:00 am, Community Room EDAC
4- Monday, October 6 6:00 pm, Community Room Council Work Session
Monday, October 6 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Park Board
Wednesday, October 8 6:30 pm, Council Chambers Planning & Zoning
-46 Monday, October 13 6:30 pm, Council Chambers City Council Meeting
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Council Member Rafferty moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Council
Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Co
e Bartell, City
, October 13, 2014.
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