Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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Council denied an interim use permit for North Country Recycling and directed it to cease operations, approved drainage investigation work in Country Meadow, adopted the proposed levy/budget figure, and handled several Parks/Rec and other council items including tabling a liquor ordinance/license request.
27 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
AApprove/amend the meeting agenda
Agenda amended to add recycling staff to 8.d, and pictures with Orval as item 8.h; motion to approve amended agenda carried.
1Floor Items
Reminder about Nowthen Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 22nd (Texas Roadhouse dinner and fireworks).
A resident reminded the Council that the Nowthen Heritage Festival would be held on Saturday, September 22nd, with new events, a Texas Roadhouse dinner, and fireworks. Council also approved staff support for the festival, with Glaze picking up tables and chairs and a direction for coordination through LaDoucer.
2Sheriff Report
Cmdr. Jenkins gave a breakdown of calls for service in August; Pilon wanted a joint visit to Bar None Ranch facilities.
3Fire Fighter Introductions
Introduced two new fire fighters: Jackie Edwards (Station #3) and Tim Flickinger (Station #1).
4Zoning Updates
Included IUP request for North Country Recycling and liquor license/fee waiver request for Leon Ohman.
See sub-items 4.a and 4.b for actions taken.
4.aRequest by Carolyn Hardle (Paul Soltvedt) - IUP for Extended Home Occ. 2012-18 (North Country Recycling)
Council acted on a Planning Commission recommendation of denial, directed staff to send a letter that the IUP was denied and operations must cease until ordinance changes and reapplication, and adopted Resolution 2012-21 denying the IUP for North Country Recycling at 21269 Jarvis Street NW.
Council acted on the Planning Commission’s recommendation and denied the interim use permit request for North Country Recycling as an extended home occupation in the RRA district, noting the use was not listed as an interim use and that the operation had been illegal for about 18 months. Council directed staff to send a letter stating the IUP was denied and that the business must cease operations until an ordinance change and a new application, and Council also adopted Resolution 2012-21 denying the IUP.
Council carried motions directing notice/cease operations and adopting Resolution 2012-21 denying the IUP.
4.bLeon Ohman - Request for liquor license approval and waive fee
Discussion of request to sell on-sale strong beer, wine, and 3.2 malt liquor; staff/attorney indicated ordinance amendments would be needed; Council tabled to research further.
Council discussed a request associated with Leon Ohman to sell on-sale strong beer, wine, and 3.2 malt liquor; the City Attorney explained the current ordinance would not allow it and that the liquor and fee ordinances would need amendments. Council tabled the matter to research the request further, including fee structure justification and whether similar license structures exist elsewhere.
5Engineer Update
Included Country Meadow drainage issues and related quotes/actions.
See sub-item 5.a for action taken.
5.aCountry Meadow drainage issues
Approved quotes for culvert camera inspection and replacement of concrete pipe sections with galvanized culvert; directed Glaze and Nelson to review video and provide recommendations.
Council reviewed multiple quotes related to diagnosing and fixing a culvert problem in Country Meadow. Council approved hiring Westco Environmental Services, Inc. to camera the culvert and D & T and Sons to remove and replace sections of pipe with galvanized culvert, and directed Glaze and Nelson to review the camera video and return with recommendations.
6Park and Recreation
Covered October 2 meeting request, message board purchase re-approval request, and Spectrum High School field improvements/usage dialogue; also noted Lions will help water newly planted trees.
See sub-items 6.a, 6.b, 6.c for actions taken.
6.aRequest October 2nd meeting (to replace November Mtg)
Approved holding an October 2 Park and Rec meeting.
Council approved holding an October 2 Park and Rec meeting to replace the November meeting date. Council sent the proposed parks message board purchase back to the Park and Rec Committee for a detailed plan (including what will be purchased, where it will be located, and who will update it). Council also directed staff to engage with Spectrum High School regarding field improvements and usage and return with a written plan for Council direction.
Minutes line appears cut off after 'motion' but indicates approval and 'All in favor'.
6.bApproval to purchase Message Board
Prior approval was for $750; Council sent request back to Park and Rec Committee to provide a plan (what to purchase, location, and who updates it).
Council approved holding an October 2 Park and Rec meeting to replace the November meeting date. Council sent the proposed parks message board purchase back to the Park and Rec Committee for a detailed plan (including what will be purchased, where it will be located, and who will update it). Council also directed staff to engage with Spectrum High School regarding field improvements and usage and return with a written plan for Council direction.
Motion carried to send back to Park and Rec with a plan.
6.cPermission to open dialogue w/Spectrum High School- re: field improvements/usage
Directed staff to work with Spectrum High School and bring a written plan back to Council for direction.
Council approved holding an October 2 Park and Rec meeting to replace the November meeting date. Council sent the proposed parks message board purchase back to the Park and Rec Committee for a detailed plan (including what will be purchased, where it will be located, and who will update it). Council also directed staff to engage with Spectrum High School regarding field improvements and usage and return with a written plan for Council direction.
7Consent Agenda
Approved August 15, 2012 minutes; audited bills Claim #7653 through #7722 plus Net Distribution reports dated Aug 13, 15, 21, 27; Financial Report; Constitutional Week Proclamation.
7.1Approve the August 15, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
7.2Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7653 through Claim #7722, plus Net Distribution reports dated August 13th, August 15th, August 21st and August 27th, 2012
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
7.3Financial Report
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
7.4Approve Constitutional Week Proclamation
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
8Council Items
Covered recycling center cameras/improvements, proposed levy/budget, schedule budget and tax hearing, part-time employee discussion, Sharon Paone payment plan extension, staff support for Heritage Festival, and pictures with Orval Leistico.
See sub-items 8.a-8.f and 8.h for actions taken.
8.aRecycling Center Camera's/Improvements
Directed staff to compile a spreadsheet of camera types with pros and cons.
Council discussed potential camera improvements for the recycling center, including reviewing a Menards catalog, and directed staff to compile a spreadsheet comparing different camera designs with pros and cons for Council review.
8.bAdopt Proposed Levy
Approved proposed budget/levy figure of $1,054,803.25 (as written in minutes).
Council approved the proposed levy/budget amount listed in the minutes ($1,054,803.25). Council also set the Budget and Tax Hearing for December 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM.
8.cSchedule Budget and Tax Hearing
Set Budget and Tax Hearing for December 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM.
Council approved the proposed levy/budget amount listed in the minutes ($1,054,803.25). Council also set the Budget and Tax Hearing for December 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM.
8.dPart Time Employee - mowing/snowplowing/recycling center
Council discussed rates and comparisons to similar positions; Glaze wanted to see costs to bid out mowing; Glaze had staff lined up for snowplowing.
No motion recorded in the minutes for this item.
8.eSharon Paone - Request for Payment Plan extension
Council declined extension and directed moving forward with terms of previous agreement.
Council discussed Sharon Paone’s request for a payment plan extension and, citing a lack of movement or initiative, voted to proceed under the terms of the previous agreement rather than extending it.
Action was to proceed under the prior agreement terms.
8.fStaff Support for Heritage Festival
Glaze to pick up tables and chairs; Council motion directed Schulz to get a list to LaDoucer and she would direct staff.
A resident reminded the Council that the Nowthen Heritage Festival would be held on Saturday, September 22nd, with new events, a Texas Roadhouse dinner, and fireworks. Council also approved staff support for the festival, with Glaze picking up tables and chairs and a direction for coordination through LaDoucer.
8.hPictures with Orval Leistico
Council planned to meet at the nursing home for a group picture with Orval; tentative date Saturday September 15.
No motion recorded for this item.
ZAdjourn
Adjourned at 8:45 PM.
15 motions on the record.
M1Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded the motion.
Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded the motion.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M2Meyer made a motion to have staff send a letter stating that the IUP request has been denied and that they need to cease operations until such time they have the ordinance changed and then reapply for an IUP; Olmon seconded.
Meyer made a motion to have staff send a letter stating that the IUP request has been denied and that they need to cease operations until such time they have the ordinance changed and then reapply for an IUP; Olmon seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor of Meyer's motion to deny the IUP request and to cease operations; motion carried.
M3Olmon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-21, A Resolution Denying an Interim Use Permit for North Country Recycling Located at 21269 Jarvis Street NW; Meyer seconded.
Olmon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-21, A Resolution Denying an Interim Use Permit for North Country Recycling Located at 21269 Jarvis Street NW; Meyer seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor of Olmon's motion to adopt Resolution 2012-21; Motion carried.
M4Pilon made a motion to table this until they can research this matter further. Meyer seconded.
Pilon made a motion to table this until they can research this matter further. Meyer seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M5Meyer made a motion to approve the quote of $550 from Westco Environmental Services, Inc. to put a camera in the culvert and the quote of $1,250.00 from D & T and Sons to remove 2 pieces of concrete pipe and replace with 5' of galvanized culvert; Pilon seconded.
Meyer made a motion to approve the quote of $550 from Westco Environmental Services, Inc. to put a camera in the culvert and the quote of $1,250.00 from D & T and Sons to remove 2 pieces of concrete pipe and replace with 5' of galvanized culvert; Pilon seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M6Pilon made a motion to approve an October 2nd Park and Rec. Meeting; Meyer seconded.
Pilon made a motion to approve an October 2nd Park and Rec. Meeting; Meyer seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion
M7Pilon made a motion to send it back to Park and Rec. Committee with a plan; Meyer seconded.
Pilon made a motion to send it back to Park and Rec. Committee with a plan; Meyer seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M8Pilon agrees and made a motion to have staff assigned to this and then bring it to the Council for direction; Olmon seconded.
Pilon agrees and made a motion to have staff assigned to this and then bring it to the Council for direction; Olmon seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M9Olmon made a motion to approve the Consent agenda; Schulz seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M10Meyer made a motion to have staff compile a list of different types of cameras and put them on a spreadsheet; Pilon seconded.
Meyer made a motion to have staff compile a list of different types of cameras and put them on a spreadsheet; Pilon seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M11Meyer made a motion to approved the proposed budget of $ $1,054,803.25; Schulz seconded.
Meyer made a motion to approved the proposed budget of $ $1,054,803.25; Schulz seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M12Pilon made a motion to hold the Budget and Tax Hearing on December 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM; Meyer seconded.
Pilon made a motion to hold the Budget and Tax Hearing on December 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM; Meyer seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M13Pilon made a motion to move forward with the terms of the previous agreement; Olmon seconded.
Pilon made a motion to move forward with the terms of the previous agreement; Olmon seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M14Pilon made a motion to have Schulz get a list to LaDoucer and she will direct staff; Meyer seconded.
Pilon made a motion to have Schulz get a list to LaDoucer and she will direct staff; Meyer seconded.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M15Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM; Pilon seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
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 from Westco Environmental Services, Inc. to place a camera inside the culvert (Country Meadow drainage issues).
$550
Quote from D & T and Son(s) to remove 2 pieces of concrete pipe for camering and replace them with 5' of galvanized culvert (Country Mead…
$1,250
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