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Nowthen Canvassing Board & City Council meeting, November 13, 2012

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Council convened as the Canvassing Board to declare election results, then handled attorney and engineer updates, approved several council actions (including resolutions and contracts), and approved audited bills.

What was on the agenda

15 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

  1. CanvassingBoardCanvassing Board meets to declare election results; Council closes the Canvassing Board

    The Council convened as the Canvassing Board to declare election results, with Mayor Schulz reading the vote totals for Mayor and for Council Member at Large, and then the Council closed the Canvassing Board.

    Election results were read and the Council closed the Canvassing Board.

    • Election canvass
    Approved
    p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Canvassing Board - Meets to declare election results - The Canvassing Board met to declare the election results. Mayor Schulz read the election results with the total number of votes as follows:p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)The City Council Closed the Canvassing Board.

  2. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Edits included adding Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team and staff administrative activities to Council Items, and moving Union Contract updates to Attorney Updates.

    • Agenda
    Approved
    p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Pilon added Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team and staff administrative activities to Council Items and he moved Union Contract updates to Attorney Updates. Meyer made a motion; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. A2Floor Items

    Public comment from Bob Mahutga regarding union-related spending and request for an answer.

    A resident (Bob Mahutga) criticized the City’s union-related spending and asked why the City continued to spend money, stating it had run up about $50,000; the attorney reported a draft contract had been prepared with a state mediator and sent to the union representative, and the City was waiting to hear back from the union.

    • Union contract
    • Public comment
    Discussion only
    p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)1\) Floor Items: - Bob Mahutga of 7560 Viking Blvd stated that he talked to Mayor Schulz a year ago about the union baloney and how to save money doing it and they both agreed that a pizza and a couple of cans of coke would solve the issues.p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Why did he continue to spend so much money in the opposite direction? You have run the City up about $50,000 to do this and the staff demands were almost nothing.p. 2Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Mahutga asked when he is going to get an answer to his question. Schulz said that they can take that up.

  4. A3Sheriff Update

    Sergeant Rick Kreyer provided an update on October Sheriff's calls.

    • Public safety
    Discussion only
    p. 2Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)2). Sheriff Update: - Sergeant Rick Kreyer gave an update on the October Sheriff's calls.

  5. A4Attorney Updates

    Union contract draft status; Daniel Ortell litigation and code enforcement follow-up; request to waive missing persons bill; and dangerous dog hearing officer appointment.

    A resident (Bob Mahutga) criticized the City’s union-related spending and asked why the City continued to spend money, stating it had run up about $50,000; the attorney reported a draft contract had been prepared with a state mediator and sent to the union representative, and the City was waiting to hear back from the union.

    The attorney recommended waiving the missing person charges because Mr. Godding did not have money to pay or land to assess and the City would likely spend more pursuing the matter than it was worth; Council approved the motion to waive the charges.

    Following incidents involving Ms. Zenke’s dog, the City scheduled a hearing for December 7 at 1:00 with Scott Lepak as hearing officer; Council approved hiring Lepak, and the minutes note he charges $140 per hour, with Zenke responsible for the hearing officer’s costs (not Christian Peterson’s time).

    Individual actions under Attorney Updates were decided by motions (see motions list).

    • Legal
    • Union contract
    • Ortell
    • Missing persons bill
    • Dangerous dog
    Discussion only
    p. 2Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)3). Attorney Updates:

  6. A5Engineer Update

    Country Meadow drainage issues; Local Bridge Replacement Grant Agreement and Resolution 12-26.

    The engineer reported the culvert and structure installation was completed the prior week and the City was waiting on a price for grates; Council authorized Mayor Schulz to accept or reject a quote for grates not to exceed $150.

    The engineer stated Council approval of the grant agreement and the resolution was required to receive funds, and described project status; Council approved the grant agreement and adopted Resolution 12-26.

    Individual actions under Engineer Update were decided by motions (see motions list).

    • Engineering
    • Drainage
    • Bridge grant
    Discussion only
    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)4). Engineer Update:

  7. A6Consent Agenda

    Approve October 9th minutes; audited bills pulled for discussion; financial report.

    Council pulled audited bills from the consent agenda for discussion under Council Items and later approved audited bills for Claim #7770 through Claim #7816, along with referenced Net Distribution reports dated October 8, 9, 22 and November 5, 2012.

    Consent agenda approved with removal of audited bills.

    • Consent agenda
    • Minutes
    • Financial report
    • Audited bills
    Consent calendar
    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)5). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the October 9th City Council Meeting Minutes 1.2 Audited Bills have been pulled for discussion under Council Items 1.3 Financial Reportp. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the audited bills; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  8. A7aApprove Assessment Contract with Anoka County

    • Assessment contract
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)a). Approve Assessment Contract with Anoka County - Pilon made a motion to approve the Assessment Contract with Anoka County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  9. A7bMaintenance Department Phones (Employee Stipend)

    Staff to supply their own phones and receive a $40 stipend.

    Council approved a change requiring staff to supply their own phones and receive a $40 stipend.

    • Employee stipend
    • Phones
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)b). Maintenance Department Phones (Employee Stipend) - Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  10. A7cAdopt Resolution 2012-25 committing to application for shared fire services grant opportunity

    • Fire services
    • Grant
    • Resolution 2012-25
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)c). Adopt Resolution 2012-25 a Resolution to Commit to Application For Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services - Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-25, A Resolution to Commit to Application for Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  11. A7dSchedule workshop - Fire Engine Replacement/Liquor Ordinance Amendment

    Workshop scheduled for Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 PM.

    Minutes state the workshop was scheduled; no motion recorded.

    • Workshop
    • Fire engine replacement
    • Liquor ordinance
    No action
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)d). Schedule workshop - Fire Engine Replacement/Liquor Ord. Amendment - A workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 PM to discuss Fire Engine Replacement, Liquor Ordinance Amendment and other City Council Agenda Items ..

  12. A7eSolid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee

    Appointment to the committee.

    • Appointments
    • Solid waste
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)e). Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee - Olmon made a motion to appoint Meyer to the Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. A7fStaff Administrative Activities

    Request for administrative staff to complete a daily log of activities for a month.

    Council discussed Councilmember Pilon’s request for administrative staff to keep a daily activity log for one month to show the types of activities handled each day; Council approved the tracking request, with the minutes noting three in favor and Olmon opposed.

    Motion carried with a recorded opposition by Olmon.

    • Administration
    • Reporting
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)f). Staff Administrative Activities - Pilon would like the administrative staff to complete a daily log of activities that they handle throughout the day.p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to track the staff's day to day activities for a month; Meyer seconded. Schulz thinks that a month would be adequate. Three in favor; Olmon opposed. Motion carried.

  14. A7gApprove All Audited Bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816, plus Net Distribution reports dated October 8th, 9th, 22nd and November 5th, 2012

    Council pulled audited bills from the consent agenda for discussion under Council Items and later approved audited bills for Claim #7770 through Claim #7816, along with referenced Net Distribution reports dated October 8, 9, 22 and November 5, 2012.

    • Audited bills
    • Claims
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)g). Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816, plus Net Distribution reports dated October 8th, 9th, 22nd and November 5th, 2012p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the audited bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. AdjournAdjourn

    Adjourned at 8:45 pm.

    • Adjournment
    Approved
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

13 motions on the record.

  • M1Meyer made a motion; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Pilon added Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team and staff administrative activities to Council Items and he moved Union Contract updates to Attorney Updates. Meyer made a motion; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Pilon made a motion to waive the missing person charges; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to waive the missing person charges; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)c). Request to waive Missing Persons Bill - (Ted Godding) - Ruppe stated that normally costs like this would be sent to the person who incurred the cost.p. 2Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to waive the missing person charges; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M3Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Scott Lepak as the Hearing Officer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Scott Lepak as the Hearing Officer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)d). LuAnne Zenke - Dangerous Dog - In the first case the dog went after a dog and severely injured it.p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Scott Lepak as the Hearing Officer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M4Pilon made a motion to give Schulz approval to accept or reject any quote for grates at the end of the culverts in an amount not to exceed $150; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to give Schulz approval to accept or reject any quote for grates at the end of the culverts in an amount not to exceed $150; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)a). Country Meadow drainage issues - Brent Larson stated that the culvert and structure was installed and finished last week.p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to give Schulz approval to accept or reject any quote for grates at the end of the culverts in an amount not to exceed $150; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M5Meyer made a motion to approve the Grant Agreement and to adopt resolution 12-26; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the Grant Agreement and to adopt resolution 12-26; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)b). Local Bridge Replacement Grant Agreement/Resolution 12-26 - Brent Larson said that in order to get the funds the City Council has to approve the Grant Agreement and the Resolution.p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Meyer made a motion to approve the Grant Agreement and to adopt resolution 12-26; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the audited bills; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the audited bills; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon would like to pull the audited bills for discussion. Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the audited bills; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M7Pilon made a motion to approve the Assessment Contract with Anoka County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the Assessment Contract with Anoka County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)a). Approve Assessment Contract with Anoka County - Pilon made a motion to approve the Assessment Contract with Anoka County; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)b). Maintenance Department Phones (Employee Stipend) - Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-25, A Resolution to Commit to Application for Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-25, A Resolution to Commit to Application for Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)c). Adopt Resolution 2012-25 a Resolution to Commit to Application For Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services - Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-25, A Resolution to Commit to Application for Grant Opportunity for Shared Fire Services; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Olmon made a motion to appoint Meyer to the Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Olmon made a motion to appoint Meyer to the Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)e). Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee - Olmon made a motion to appoint Meyer to the Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Committee; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Pilon made a motion to track the staff's day to day activities for a month; Meyer seconded. Schulz thinks that a month would be adequate. Three in favor; Olmon opposed. Motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to track the staff's day to day activities for a month; Meyer seconded. Schulz thinks that a month would be adequate. Three in favor; Olmon opposed. Motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed
    • NOlmon
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to track the staff's day to day activities for a month; Meyer seconded. Schulz thinks that a month would be adequate. Three in favor; Olmon opposed. Motion carried.

  • M12Pilon made a motion to approve the audited bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the audited bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the audited bills Claim #7770 through Claim #7816; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M13Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Dollar amounts in motions

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.

  • Hearing officer Scott Lepak charges $140 per hour for the dangerous dog hearing (Zenke).

    $140

    Motion Meyer made a motion to approve hiring Scott Lepak as the Hearing Officer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Scott Lepak will act as a hearing officer. He charges $140 per hour.

  • Authorization for Mayor Schulz to accept/reject quote for grates at the end of the culverts, not to exceed $150.

    $150

    Motion Pilon made a motion to give Schulz approval to accept or reject any quote for grates at the end of the culverts in an amount not to exceed $150; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 3Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Pilon made a motion to give Schulz approval to accept or reject any quote for grates at the end of the culverts in an amount not to exceed $150; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Employee phone stipend set at $40 while staff supply their own phones.

    $40

    Motion Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 4Canvassing Board & City Council Meeting — 2012-11-13 Canvassing Board & Council Minutes (2012-11-13)Meyer made a motion to have staff supply their own phones and give them a $40 Stipend; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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