Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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One-line summary
Council amended and approved the agenda; heard resident comments on youth athletics, a donated defibrillator not yet installed, and a proposal for temporary internet service; took multiple actions related to creating an EDA and a potential banquet hall purchase; approved a Nowthen Lions 5K run with conditions; approved an engineer street study proposal; acted on P&Z items including an IUP, a variance denial, and scheduling a zoning public hearing; tabled a lawnmower and a generator item; approved the consent agenda; and adjourned at 9:55 PM.
28 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
0Approve/amend meeting agenda
Agenda was amended (including moving the Event Center/Banquet Hall item to Floor Items and adding disc golf and Threshing Show booth staffing/banners) and then approved.
1Floor Items
Public comments and Council action on Event Center/Banquet Hall building and establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA).
Resident Dale Ames spoke about the need for a gate at the baseball field to retrieve balls, the potential for organizing youth athletics in Nowthen, and possible partnerships with groups like MYAS, the Soderville Athletic Association, and the Elk River Athletic Association to form teams and use Nowthen’s fields; this item was discussion only with no recorded Council motion.
Mary Rainville told the Council that two citizens donated a life pack defibrillator and later a storage case for City Hall, but said it had not been installed as of the meeting date and asked that staff install it so it is available when needed; no motion was recorded.
New resident Rob Dubnecay stated internet service does not exist in Nowthen and proposed hosting a tower/antenna on his property for Xtratyme Technologies’ service, noting it would be based on cell signal and that the company would install the antenna if nine people sign up; Pilon commented it seemed like a reasonable temporary solution as long as it fits within ordinances, and no motion was recorded.
Floor Items included multiple motions under sub-item 1.a; see motions list for outcomes.
1.aEvent Center / Banquet Hall building and EDA
Council discussed establishing an EDA to help finance a potential banquet facility purchase; adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing for amending the enabling resolution; approved hiring Kennedy and Graven for EDA paperwork; and approved hiring a building inspector (with one dissent).
The Council discussed a potential purchase of a banquet facility and heard from the City attorney that establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) could be a financing tool for acquisition and redevelopment; the Council adopted Resolution 2011-16 to set a public hearing at the September meeting regarding an amendment to the enabling resolution establishing the EDA, approved hiring Kennedy and Graven for EDA setup paperwork up to $1,000, and approved spending up to $2,500 for a building inspection (with Pilon opposed).
Multiple motions were taken and carried, including one 4-1 vote on inspection services.
2Nowthen Lions - 5K Run
Council approved allowing the Nowthen Lions to hold a 5K run with specified road closures as needed, conditioned on indemnification/waiver requirements.
The Council approved the Nowthen Lions’ request to hold a 5K run, allowing closure of Engen Blvd, 211th Ave, and Tiger Street as needed, conditioned on signing a hold harmless indemnification agreement with the City and including the City of Nowthen in the waiver agreement the Lions were creating.
3Engineer Update
Council considered a comprehensive street study proposal and heard a CSAH 22 update.
Engineer Update included one approval motion (street study) and one informational update (CSAH 22).
3.aProposal for Comprehensive Street Study
Approved proposal from Nelson for preparing a comprehensive street study, not to exceed $6,800, on a 4-1 vote (Schulz opposed).
Council approved the engineer proposal from Nelson to prepare a comprehensive street study for an amount not to exceed $6,800 on a 4-1 vote, with Schulz opposed.
3.bCSAH 22, Baugh Street to CR 5 update
Engineer reported Viking Blvd (Baugh Street to CR 5) scheduled for construction in 2012, with anticipated County discussion on any cost share.
4Planning & Zoning
Council took actions on an IUP request, a variance request, and a draft commercial/industrial zoning districts document.
P&Z items included three motions that were all carried; see individual sub-items and motions list.
4.aAdam Peterson - Request for IUP
Adopted Resolution 2011-14 granting an Interim Use Permit (final findings of fact).
Council adopted Resolution 2011-14 approving final findings of fact and granting an Interim Use Permit for Adam Peterson.
4.bRobert Stuttgen - Request for Variance
Adopted Resolution 2011-15 denying variance request for property owned by Robert Stuttgen.
Council adopted Resolution 2011-15 denying the variance request for property owned by Robert Stuttgen.
4.cFinal Draft of Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts
Directed Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed final draft of Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts.
Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed final draft of Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts.
5Park and Rec.
Considered lawnmower item and tabled pending more information.
Sub-item 5.a was tabled; see motion list.
5.aLawnmower
Tabled until further information is obtained from Scharber & Sons.
Council tabled the lawnmower item until further information is obtained from Scharber & Sons.
6Consent Agenda
Approved July 12, 2011 minutes; approved audited bills Claim #7004 through #7047 plus net distribution reports dated July 12, July 18, and Aug 1, 2011; accepted financial report; approved Ramsey Lions liquor license for Threshing Show.
All consent items were approved together under one motion.
6.1Approve July 12, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
6.2Approve audited bills (Claim #7004 through Claim #7047) and net distribution reports (July 12, July 18, Aug 1, 2011)
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
6.3Financial Report
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
6.4Ramsey Lions - approve Liquor License for Threshing Show
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
7Council Items
Council tabled generator item; discussed newsletter and budget workshop schedule; acted on liability coverage waiver limits; proclaimed Constitution Week; directed disc golf goals to Heritage Festival; and approved purchase of a banner for Threshing Show booth.
Several sub-items included motions; see sub-items and motions list.
7.aGenerator for the City Offices
Tabled until further information is obtained.
Council tabled the generator item until further information is obtained.
7.bNewsletter
Articles due week of August 15; Olmon to provide Anoka Chamber of Commerce article.
7.cSchedule Budget Workshops
Budget meeting scheduled for August 25 at 9:30 AM.
7.dEvent Center / Banquet Hall building
Moved to item 1.a.
The Council discussed a potential purchase of a banquet facility and heard from the City attorney that establishing an Economic Development Authority (EDA) could be a financing tool for acquisition and redevelopment; the Council adopted Resolution 2011-16 to set a public hearing at the September meeting regarding an amendment to the enabling resolution establishing the EDA, approved hiring Kennedy and Graven for EDA setup paperwork up to $1,000, and approved spending up to $2,500 for a building inspection (with Pilon opposed).
Item was moved earlier on the agenda and handled under Floor Items 1.a.
7.eLiability Coverage - Waiver Form (City Does Not Waive)
Council voted not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statutes 466.04.
Council voted to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statutes 466.04.
7.fAdopt Constitution Week Proclamation
Proclaimed September 17–23, 2011 as Constitution Week.
Council proclaimed September 17–23, 2011 as Constitution Week.
7.gDisc Golf
Directed maintenance department to bring the last 3 disc golf goals to the Heritage Festival.
Council directed the maintenance department to bring the last three disc golf goals to the Heritage Festival.
7.hNowthen Threshing Show Booth
Approved purchase of an 8x2 1/2 banner for the Threshing Show booth.
Council approved purchasing an 8x2 1/2 banner for the Threshing Show booth.
8Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM.
17 motions on the record.
M1Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M2Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-16; A Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Enabling Resolution Establishing the City of Nowthen Economic Development Authority; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-16; A Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Enabling Resolution Establishing the City of Nowthen Economic Development Authority; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M3Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Kennedy and Graven to draw up the necessary paperwork to establish and EDA in an amount not to exceed $1,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Kennedy and Graven to draw up the necessary paperwork to establish and EDA in an amount not to exceed $1,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M4Meyer made a motion to approve hiring someone to inspect the building to see if there are any problems that the City would want to inform the present owner about and discuss before the City makes an offer on the property in an amount not to exceed $2,500; Olmon seconded.
Meyer made a motion to approve hiring someone to inspect the building to see if there are any problems that the City would want to inform the present owner about and discuss before the City makes an offer on the property in an amount not to exceed $2,500; Olmon seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
M5Olmon made a motion to allow the Nowthen Lions to hold a 5k run, closing Engen Blvd, 211th Ave, and Tiger Street as needed with the condition that they sign a hold harmless indemnification agreement with the City and include the City of Nowthen in the waiver agreement the Lions are creating.
Olmon made a motion to allow the Nowthen Lions to hold a 5k run, closing Engen Blvd, 211th Ave, and Tiger Street as needed with the condition that they sign a hold harmless indemnification agreement with the City and include the City of Nowthen in the waiver agreement the Lions are creating.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M6Meyer made a motion to accept the proposal from Nelson for Preparing a Comprehensive Street Study in an amount on to exceed $6,800; Leistico seconded.
Meyer made a motion to accept the proposal from Nelson for Preparing a Comprehensive Street Study in an amount on to exceed $6,800; Leistico seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Leistico
M7Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-14, a Resolution Adopting Final Findings of Fact and Granting Interim Use Permit; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-14, a Resolution Adopting Final Findings of Fact and Granting Interim Use Permit; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M8Schulz made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-15, A Resolution Adopting Final Findings of Fact and Denying Variance Request for Property Owned by Robert Stuttgen; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-15, A Resolution Adopting Final Findings of Fact and Denying Variance Request for Property Owned by Robert Stuttgen; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M9Leistico made a motion to have the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public hearing with the proposed Final Draft of Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Leistico made a motion to have the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a public hearing with the proposed Final Draft of Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M10Schulz made a motion to table this until further information is obtained from Scharber & Sons; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to table this until further information is obtained from Scharber & Sons; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M11Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Leistico
All in favor
M12Schulz made a motion to table this until further information is obtained; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to table this until further information is obtained; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M13Meyer made a motion to Not Waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statutes 466.04; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to Not Waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statutes 466.04; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M14Olmon made a motion proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2011 as Constitution Week; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2011 as Constitution Week; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M15Schulz made a motion to have the maintenance Dept bring the last 3 disc golf goals to the Heritage Festival; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to have the maintenance Dept bring the last 3 disc golf goals to the Heritage Festival; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M16Meyer made a motion to purchase an 8x2 1/2 banner for the Threshing Show booth; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to purchase an 8x2 1/2 banner for the Threshing Show booth; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M17Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
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.
Hiring Kennedy and Graven to draw up paperwork to establish an EDA, not to exceed $1,000.
$1,000
Hiring someone to inspect the banquet facility building, not to exceed $2,500, prior to making an offer.
$2,500
Accept proposal from Nelson for preparing a comprehensive street study, not to exceed $6,800.
$6,800
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