HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2015 Council Work Session MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
APPROVED
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
November 23, 2015
: November 23, 2015
. 6:10 p.m.
. 6:25 p.m.
: Council Member Stoesz, Kusterman,
Rafferty, Roeser and Mayor Reinert
: None
Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Public Services Director Rick
DeGardner; Public Safety Director John Swenson; Finance Director Sarah Cotton;
Community Development Director Michael Grochala; City Clerk Julie Bartell
1. Review Regular Council Agenda of November 23, 2015 —
Item 1B) Resolution No. 15-135, Approving a Special Law 2015, Chapter 68 —
Administrator Karlson reviewed his written report about the special legislation that was
approved and that will allow firefighters from Centennial Fire District to transfer their fire
pensions. The council suggested that the resolution should include an indication of
when the transfer option will cease.
Item 1C) Resolution No. 15-136, Authorizing the Public Safety Director to Implement a
Transition Plan for Fire Services — Public Safety Director Swenson explained that a
transition plan has been created in conjunction with the Centennial Fire District chief; the
plan was also presented to the administrator's group. The plan establishes a time at
which the city fire department will begin responding to all fire calls within the city. As
of January 1, the Lino Lakes Fire Department will be the primary responder for fire calls
but will be operating jointly with Centennial Fire until January 29. The plan also
provides for an inventory period for all equipment coming into city possession.
Item 2A) 2016 Fee Schedule Ordinance — Finance Director Cotton explained that this
will be the second reading of the ordinance She responded to questions posed by
Council Member Stoesz relative to the possibility of obsolete charges, explaining why she
doesn't recommend changes at this time.
Item 4A) Resolution No. 15-132, Project Lifesaver Grant — Public Safety Director
Swenson explained that the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department currently participates in
the Project Lifesaver Program that serves families with members who benefit from
having a bracelet locator. This grant would help families afford the purchase of
equipment.
Item 5A) Resolution No. 15-133, Water Tower #1 Reconditioning Project — Public
Services Director DeGardner explained the request to authorize preparation of plans and
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 23, 2015
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46 specifications for the project. The council reviewed the cost of engineering and also an
47 estimate of the actual project cost that exceeds $1 million. The age of the tower at 25
48 years dictates it's time for reconditioning.
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50 The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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52 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
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