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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 1997
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
July 28, 1997
5:40 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
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Council Members Bergeson, Kuether,
Lyden and Neal and Mayor Landers
None
Staff members present: Assistant to the City Administrator, Dan Tesch; Solid Waste
Coordinator, Jackie Constant and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the advisory boards and committees.
Environmental Committee
Mr. Tesch explained what this committee proposes to do and
their charge. They have researched environmental commi
the process of preparing a description of their duties.
land use proposals and insure compliance with
part of
and are in
nclude reviewing
finance.
Council expressed concern that mem. ��+ ate•' environmental issues. They also
expressed concern that job dutie the duties of other boards or
commissions. Council expres e. to ep land issues with the Planning and
Zoning Board respons' did ` el that the environmental issues under the Park
Board responsibi 'es c ed to the Environmental Committee.
Council discusse tis committee report directly to the Planning and Zoning
Board so that whe he Planning and Zoning Board makes its recommendation to
Council, the Environmental Committee recommendations will be included in their report.
Council suggested directing the Environmental Committee to complete the Natural
Resources Inventory. The Inventory will be used in completing the Comprehensive Plan
update and can be used to develop environmental based plats.
Council discussed compensation for this committee. It was noted that some members did
not want compensation.
Council Member Lyden suggested that two (2) members of the Planning and Zoning
Board become members of the Environmental Committee. Council Member Kuether was
not in favor of this suggestion because she wanted as many residents as possible to
participate in City government.
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Council Member Bergeson noted that in the past the Council held a joint meeting with all
of the boards and commissions to update everybody on what each group is doing. He
suggested holding another joint meeting.
Council directed Mr. Tesch to make sure the duties of the Environmental Committee do
not overlap with the duties of other committees. Council also asked to be updated on the
work of this committee.
Mr. Tesch will meet with Ms. Maurine Davidson, the current leader of this group and
explain the Council's concerns and directives.
Citizens Advisory Group (CAG)
Council Member Bergeson noted that when the Council appointed the 20/20 Committee,
it did not envision that the committee would go on forever. He suggested that this
committee give a final report to the Council and then disband.
Council Member Lyden said he did not have the same opinion. He fe here were
issues of trust.
Council Member Bergeson felt that if the group is not of t a ould be
formalized as an official board and their work out
Mr. Tesch said this group feels they sho
for the Council.
mee'iand to prepare information
Council directed staff to for this group to meet with Council so that
Council can get someof what they are proposing to do. Staff will bring
this matter back ung Sep -tuber.
Economic Devel a Authority Advisory Board (EDAAC)
Mr. Tesch explained that this is an informal board and is lead by Mr. Wessel. He noted
that the members do not receive a stipend.
No action was taken concerning this board.
Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance to amend the City Code establishing the
Environmental Board and removing some duties from the Park Board.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting
held on June 14, 1997.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
arilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
JULY 28, 1997
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