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LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MINUTES
February 4, 1998
5:30P.M.
6:20 P.M.
Sullivan, Neal, Bergeso
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Lyden, Dal
Staff members present: Assistant to the City Administrator, Dan Tesch, City
Engineer/Public Works Director, Dave Ahrens, Community Development Director, Brian
Wessel, Interim City Administrator, Dave Pecchia, Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay
Wyland, Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine, Finance Director, Mary Vaske,
Environmental Coordinator, Marty Asleson, City Accountant, Paula Schloer, Fire Chief,
Milo Bennett, Building Official, Pete Kluegel, Deputy Clerk, Jean Viger
1. Septic System Care Class Update, Dan Tesch (Distributed handout and
reminded everyone that the University of Minnesota Extension will be
holding a Septic Care Class here on March 16, 1998.)
2. Discuss Charter Commission's Request for Joint Meeting, Dan Tesch (Upon
Charter Commission's request Dan asked council to set a date for
meeting between the Charter Commission and the City Council to discuss
road reconstruction, 5 year plan and communication between Charter
Commission and City Council - Date was set for February 19, 1998 at 8:00
p.m.)
3. Discuss City Administrator Search, Dan Tesch (Dan furnished City Council
with a list of reputable search firms and Council asked him to:
1. Provide council with information on leadership
2. Check with other communities on recent searches
4. Discuss Environmental Inventory and Management Plan Consultant
Recommendation, Marty Asleson (Requests for proposals were sent out for
the purpose of developing an inventory of natural resources and to develop
a management plan for these resources. The Environmental Committee
reviewed the proposals and interviewed consultants. They are now asking
the City Council to approve Brauer/Applied Ecological Services as
consultant to city)
5. LCMR Greenway Re -submittal for Clearwater Creek, Marty Asleson (Request to
proceed with resubmittal of grant for Clearwater Creek Greenway
Corridor project)
6. CDGB Funding, Paula Schloer (Discussed funding dollars for each agency
that submitted request. The agencies who requested funding are as
follows: Alexandra House, ARC, CEAP, Forest Lake Youth Service
Bureau, N. Anoka Meals on Wheels, Rise, Senior Coordinator for Lino
Lakes.)
7. Area and Unit Funding, Mary Vaske (Was not Discussed -Not enough
information. Appropriate staff will be meeting the week of Feb. 9th &
16th)
8. SAC Refund Policy, Mary Vaske ( On a city map Ms. Vaske showed all
properties that have paid SAC. Discussed some options and asked City
Council to set a policy for refunding SAC. Council will review and bring
back in 2 weeks)
9. Shoreview Joint Powers, Mary Vaske (Explained Joint Powers Agreement
pertaining to Woodridge Estates Assessments. Council asked her to
consult with attorney, Bill Hawkins)
10. Fire Fighter Pension, Milo Bennett (Milo requested an increase in Firefighter
Pension. The increase would benefit from $2400. per year of service to
$3000. per year of service. He reported that the Firefighter Pension has
enough money to allow for an increase. He presented Council with the
documents that have been presented to and approved by the Fire Steering
Committee.)
11. Universal Sign - Resolution Regarding Advertising in RB -R District, M. Wyland
(Ms. Wyland explained that Universal Outdoor Inc. is asking for Council
support of a resolution that would reiterate the provisions of the City's
sign ordinance and the R -BR Zoning District in the allowance of outdoor
advertising signs in the R -BR District. The resolution, once adopted, would
then be submitted to MNDOT for their review as they must issue
permits for advertising signs along the freeway and have, so far
determined they are not allowed by federal regulations in this area. Mr.
Mike Cronin, representing Universal Outdoor Inc. was present to address
council questions. After some discussion, Council determined that this
item should be placed on the Agenda for February 23.
12. Moderate Growth Option, B. Wessel (Removed from Agenda)
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13. Comprehensive Planning Task Force Roster, Brian Wessel (Accepted Task
Force roster.)
14. Citizen's Forum Update, Brian Wessel (Handed out flyers, invited all to attend
Forum 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 1998 at City Hall)
15. Civic Campus Project Update, Mary Divine (Distributed handout indicating
timeline on Civic Complex project - Construction on Early Childhood
Center to begin Mid -May and construction on City Hall and Police Dept. to
begin in July.)
16. Discuss Ware Road Design, Dave Ahrens (Mr. Ahrens presented a design for
Ware Road. The Council had concerns that the width of 28 feet for Ware
Road would be too narrow . Another concern was the distance of the trail
from the road. Council did not accept the design and asked Mr.
Ahrens to bring them other options. One option would be to ask
residents along Ware Road for a five foot easement.)
17. Update on Police Consolidation, Mayor Sullivan (Presented information
brought back from meeting w/Quad City mayors. Her thought was that
the Lino Lakes Police Force was way ahead of the other cities and that
consolidation would be a step backwards. After discussion Council did
agree that they would consider a contract with Centerville.)
18. Discuss Office Lease for Environmental Coordinator, Dave Pecchia (Explained
City lost lease at Acton Bldg. The City is looking for options)
19. Regular Agenda (Reviewed)
20. Discuss Compensation for Interim City Administrator, Mayor Sullivan
(Discussed following options: Current salary plus 10%, full City
Administrator's salary, part pay -part time off. Mayor Sullivan will discuss
options with Mr. Pecchia)
21. Adjourn (10:20 p.m.)
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular uncil Meeting,
March 9 ,1998.
Je M. Viger, Deputy Cler
ullivan, Mayor