Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Packet
Not on file
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
One-line summary
Council approved several resolutions and agreements, addressed the Farmers Market as a City-sponsored event, discussed road projects (Bailey Estates, Xenon culvert, cracksealing), approved consent agenda items, and tabled several topics to May.
33 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
0Approve/amend the meeting agenda
Agenda approved as amended.
1Introduction of new Fire Fighters
Introductions only; no motion recorded.
2Floor Items
Public comment (up to 3 minutes).
The Council heard public concern about hosting a Farmers Market on city property and discussed what it means for the City to sponsor the event (liability insurance, open meeting law, staff time, and that fees would go to the General Fund). The Council moved to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market as a City event, appointed Schulz as committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as volunteer committee members, and directed the attorney to review and amend policies and forms for return to the May meeting; members also favored Schulz speaking with Goose Lake Farm.
Public comments received; no motion recorded.
3Jodi Hicks - Threshing Show Grounds Events for 2011
The Council considered the Nowthen Historical Power Association’s 2011 event schedule and an additional one-time Blue Grass concert that was noted as not part of their CUP. The Council approved the 2011 events and approved the additional Blue Grass concert for 2011 only.
Approved events for 2011 with an additional Blue Grass concert (2011 only).
4Sue Pilon - Heritage Festival
Request for financial support.
Sue Pilon requested financial support for the 4th Annual Heritage Festival, and Council members indicated they wanted to review current finances before deciding. The Council tabled the request until the May meeting; separately, parking controls on Nowthen Blvd during the festival were discussed, and the Council voted against installing permanent county no-parking signs along Nowthen Blvd.
Request tabled to May meeting.
5Ryan Kelzenberg - Statement of Interest in All-Hazard Mitigation Planning
Adopted Resolution 2011-06 (statement of interest to participate in county plan).
6Attorney Update
a) Connectivity Service Agreement; b) 18526 St. Francis Blvd; c) Removal of CUP—Richard Halldorson; d) Farmers Market
Multiple sub-items: agreement approved, one item tabled, CUP revocation process discussed and letter directed, Farmers Market sponsorship discussed and action taken under this section.
6aConnectivity Service Agreement
Approved Connectivity Service Agreement with Anoka County.
6b18526 St. Francis Blvd
Fire damaged building update/report.
Tabled to May meeting for Building Inspector Olson report.
6cRemoval of CUP—Richard Halldorson (18560 Cleary Road complaints)
Discussed CUP condition compliance and revocation process; directed staff to send reminder letter.
No motion recorded; staff directed to send letter reminding CUP conditions.
6dFarmers Market
Discussed whether the Farmers Market should be City-sponsored and committee implications.
The Council heard public concern about hosting a Farmers Market on city property and discussed what it means for the City to sponsor the event (liability insurance, open meeting law, staff time, and that fees would go to the General Fund). The Council moved to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market as a City event, appointed Schulz as committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as volunteer committee members, and directed the attorney to review and amend policies and forms for return to the May meeting; members also favored Schulz speaking with Goose Lake Farm.
Council voted to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market a City event and appointed liaison and committee members; directed attorney to review/amend policies and bring back to May.
7Engineer Update
a) Bailey Estates street improvement completion
The Council reviewed how to complete remaining Bailey Estates road improvements after drawing on a letter of credit the prior year, including a contractor quote that exceeded the remaining escrow. The Council directed LaDoucer, Nelson, and Ruppe to work together to see whether Chase would pay the additional amount needed, address outstanding engineer and attorney fees, and confirm how long the contractor would honor its quote.
Direction given to staff/engineer/attorney to work with developer and contractor regarding completing Bailey Estates road improvements and outstanding fees.
8Road and Bridge
a) Replace Culvert on Xenon; b) 07 Sterling Update; c) Crackseal; d) Ebony/Garnet/Hedge Hog Streets
Multiple sub-items; see sub-item outcomes.
8aReplace Culvert on Xenon
Consider culvert replacement options and costs.
The Council reviewed multiple quotes for a box culvert on Xenon Street and discussed long-term roadway standards and the City’s financial constraints. After discussion, the motion was amended and carried to table installation of a box culvert while exploring other possibilities.
Amended motion carried to table installation of a box culvert to explore other possibilities.
8b07 Sterling Update
Update only; no motion recorded.
8cCrackseal
Quotes and award for cracksealing roads north of CSAH 22.
The Council reviewed two cracksealing quotes and approved the lower quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. to crackseal all asphalt roads north of CSAH 22.
Accepted quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc.
8dEbony/Garnet/Hedge Hog Streets
Road conditions and interim maintenance approach.
Discussion only; no motion recorded.
9Consent Agenda
1.1 Minutes; 1.2 Audited bills/claims #6808-#6859 + Net Distribution reports; 1.3 Financial report; 1.4 Ramsey Lions liquor license (May tractor pull); 1.5 Building Official contract (May 1-Nov 1, 2011).
Consent agenda approved as presented.
9.1Consent: Approve March 8, 2011 Workshop and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.2Consent: Approve audited bills claim #6808-#6859 plus Net Distribution reports dated March 8, March 14 and March 28, 2011
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.3Consent: Financial Report
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.4Consent: Approve Ramsey Lions Liquor License - May tractor pull
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.5Consent: Approve Building Official Contract May 1, 2011 to Nov 1, 2011
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
10Council Items
a) Fire Fighter recruitment; b) Weather Radio; c) Resolution 2011-05; d) Rental Sales Tax; e) LOGO; f) URRWMO appointment; g) No Parking; h) Recycling; i) Committee pickup of materials (mailing packets).
Multiple actions taken within sub-items; see sub-item outcomes.
10aFire Fighter recruitment
Recruit up to 4 additional firefighters for daytime coverage.
Approved recruitment of up to 4 qualified firefighters.
10bWeather Radio
Tabled until next month.
10cAdopt Resolution 2011-05 (Countywide integrated public safety information system)
Adopted Resolution 2011-05.
10dRental Sales Tax
Charging additional tax on rentals and updating fee resolution.
Consensus direction; no formal motion recorded in minutes excerpt.
10eLOGO (electronic sign)
Approved most recent design to be placed on the electronic sign.
10fURRWMO Appointment of Vacancy
Appointed Richard Walstrom.
10gNo Parking Signs — No parking off Nowthen Blvd during Heritage Festival
Permanent signs vs. permit cost.
Sue Pilon requested financial support for the 4th Annual Heritage Festival, and Council members indicated they wanted to review current finances before deciding. The Council tabled the request until the May meeting; separately, parking controls on Nowthen Blvd during the festival were discussed, and the Council voted against installing permanent county no-parking signs along Nowthen Blvd.
Motion carried not to have permanent signs put up by the County along Nowthen Blvd.
10hRecycling
Recycling was added to the agenda and then tabled until the May meeting.
Tabled to May meeting.
10iCommittee Pickup of materials (mailing committee packets)
Study cost of mailing committee packets.
Directed study and report back after a couple months.
20 motions on the record.
M1Meyer made a motion to approve the agenda as amended; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the agenda as amended; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M2Olmon made a motion to approve the Threshing Show Ground Events 2011 with the additional Blue Grass concert in 2011 only; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to approve the Threshing Show Ground Events 2011 with the additional Blue Grass concert in 2011 only; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M3Leistico made a motion to table this request until the May meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Leistico made a motion to table this request until the May meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M4Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-06, A Resolution of Interest in Participating in the Multi-Jurisdictional Anoka County All- Hazard Mitigation Plan; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-06, A Resolution of Interest in Participating in the Multi-Jurisdictional Anoka County All- Hazard Mitigation Plan; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M5Olmon made a motion to approve the Connectivity Service Agreement with Anoka County; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to approve the Connectivity Service Agreement with Anoka County; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M6Pilon made a motion to table this until the May Meeting; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to table this until the May Meeting; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M7Olmon made a motion to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market a City event and appoint Schulz as the committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as the volunteer committee members and to give Bob Ruppe direction to review and amend the policies, application forms, etc and bring them back to the May meeting; Meyer seconded.
Olmon made a motion to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market a City event and appoint Schulz as the committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as the volunteer committee members and to give Bob Ruppe direction to review and amend the policies, application forms, etc and bring them back to the May meeting; Meyer seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
M8Olmon made a motion to have LaDoucer, Nelson and Ruppe work together to see if Chase would be willing to work out an arrangement with the City to pay the additional amount needed to complete the road improvement project and get the outstanding engineer and attorney fees paid and talk with North Valley to see how long they will honor their quote; Pilon seconded. All in favor; Motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to have LaDoucer, Nelson and Ruppe work together to see if Chase would be willing to work out an arrangement with the City to pay the additional amount needed to complete the road improvement project and get the outstanding engineer and attorney fees paid and talk with North Valley to see how long they will honor their quote; Pilon seconded. All in favor; Motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M9Meyer amended his motion to table the installation of a box culvert to explore other possibilities; Olmon seconded the Meyer's amended motion. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer amended his motion to table the installation of a box culvert to explore other possibilities; Olmon seconded the Meyer's amended motion. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M10Pilon made a motion to accept the quote of $13,830.00 from Asphalt Concrete Solution to crackseal all the asphalt roads North of CSAH 22; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to accept the quote of $13,830.00 from Asphalt Concrete Solution to crackseal all the asphalt roads North of CSAH 22; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M11Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M12Olmon made a motion to the recruitment of up to 4 qualified fire fighters; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to the recruitment of up to 4 qualified fire fighters; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M13Olmon made a motion to table the Weather Radio discussion until next month; Schulz seconded.
Olmon made a motion to table the Weather Radio discussion until next month; Schulz seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz
M14Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-05, A Resolution supporting & endorsing a Countywide integrated public safety information system; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-05, A Resolution supporting & endorsing a Countywide integrated public safety information system; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M15Meyer made a motion to approve the most recent design issued to be placed on the electronic sign; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the most recent design issued to be placed on the electronic sign; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M16Schulz made a motion to appoint Richard Walstrom to the URRWMO; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to appoint Richard Walstrom to the URRWMO; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M17Schulz made a motion not to have permanent signs put up by the County along Nowthen Blvd; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion not to have permanent signs put up by the County along Nowthen Blvd; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M18Olmon made a motion to table Recycling until the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to table Recycling until the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M19Pilon made a motion to study the cost of mailing the committee packets over the next couple and bring that data back to the Council after the study; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to study the cost of mailing the committee packets over the next couple and bring that data back to the Council after the study; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M20Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.
Quote (honored from last year) from North Valley to finish road improvements in Bailey Estates.
$77,189
Amount left in escrow for Bailey Estates improvements.
$74,835
Expected additional engineering fees for Bailey Estates work.
$2,000
Cretex quote for purchase of box culvert without installation for Xenon.
$25,336
Veit quote for purchase and installation of box culvert for Xenon.
$65,200
Dryden Excavating quote for purchase and installation of box culvert for Xenon.
$47,888
Accepted quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. to crackseal all asphalt roads North of CSAH 22.
$13,830
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
The summary on this page is AI-extracted and may need correction. The PDFs and the meeting recording are the official record. What do the trust labels mean?