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Nowthen City Council meeting, March 12, 2013

City Council

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

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One-line summary

Council adopted Ordinance 2013-02 on committee structure and P&Z council-member participation, approved fire engine bonding and a Rosenbauer purchase, set recycling program terms, and approved a large consent agenda including bills, contracts, and resolutions.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. A0Call to order / pledge / meeting policy (agenda framework)

    Agenda section listing pledge and meeting policy before business items.

    Routine agenda framework; no discrete action recorded in minutes for pledge/policy.

    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)7:00 PM Allegiance 7:02 PM Clerk Reads the Meeting Policy

  2. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Agenda amended (moved item 6.a to item #1 and added Mayor's Trail Ride) and approved by motion.

    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)Approve/amend the meeting agendap. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Scheffler moved item 6.a as item #1. Schulz added the Mayor's Trail Ride as Council Item e. Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. A2Prosecution Fee Ordinance (moved up on agenda)

    Attorney Updates: Prosecution Fee Ordinance

    Discussion; minutes describe explanation of prosecution process and feasibility of recouping costs, but no adoption of a prosecution fee ordinance is recorded.

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    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)### 6). Attorney Updates: a. Prosecution Fee Ordinancep. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1). Prosecution Fee Ordinance - Attorney Ruppe and Attorney Peterson explained the prosecution process and that they are working at recouping as much of prosecution fees as they can during court proceedings.

  4. A3Floor Items

    Public comment (3 minutes).

    After public comment raised concerns about council members serving as voting members on Planning & Zoning, the council discussed that having council members on P&Z is legally allowed and does not create a quorum by itself. The council then adopted Ordinance 2013-02 to allow two council members to be voting members of the Planning and Zoning Commission (one as liaison) and to establish standards for appointment and functioning of the Park and Recreation Committee and the Road and Bridge Committee.

    Public comments included fire/tax assessment reporting question and concerns about council members voting on Planning & Zoning Commission.

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    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)1). Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)2). Floor Items: - Dale Ames of 22176 Sugar Bush Road NW stated that he had a fire in December and in checking with the County, if you have over 50% damage on your home then your taxes the following year are assessed accordingly based on how much time you spend out of the home.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Ames also stated that he sees the City Council is changing the Ordinance for Planning and Zoning and going down to seven members; it is nine now. The City is also going to have up to two Council Members on the Commission and this bothers him.

  5. A4Sheriff Update

    Sheriff Update

    Lieutenant provided February 2013 update; no motion recorded.

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    Discussion only
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)2). Sheriff Update:p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)3). Sheriff Update: - Lieutenant Ron Bouley provided an update of the Sheriff's report for February 2013.

  6. A5Fire Engine Bonding

    Fire Engine Bonding

    Council heard from Fire Chief Kapler and discussed specifications and the financing plan for a new fire engine, including GO Equipment Certificates and a contribution from the City’s Fire Equipment Fund. The council voted to move forward with the funding through GO Equipment Certificates and also approved the Rosenbauer contract for Stock Pumper #16140 upon attorney review.

    Council approved moving forward with GO Equipment Certificates and approved the Rosenbauer purchase contract (upon attorney review).

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    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)3). Fire Engine Bondingp. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to move forward with the funding of the fire engine through G.O. Equipment Certificates with a contribution from the City's Fire Equipment Fund; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to approve the contract with Rosenbauer for the purchase of Stock Pumper #16140, upon attorney review; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  7. A6Review Duties and responsibilities of Committee Members: Adopt Ordinance 2013-02

    Adopt Ordinance 2013 - 02 - Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code

    After public comment raised concerns about council members serving as voting members on Planning & Zoning, the council discussed that having council members on P&Z is legally allowed and does not create a quorum by itself. The council then adopted Ordinance 2013-02 to allow two council members to be voting members of the Planning and Zoning Commission (one as liaison) and to establish standards for appointment and functioning of the Park and Recreation Committee and the Road and Bridge Committee.

    Ordinance adopted by motion.

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    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)4). Review Duties and responsibilities of Committee Members: a. Adopt Ordinance 2013 - 02 - Amending Chapter 2 of the City Codep. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-02, An Ordinance Amending Chapter Two of the City Code to Allow Two City Council Member to be Voting Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission with one Designated as Liaison; and to Establish Standards for the Appointment and Functioning of the Park and Recreation…

  8. A7Review Duties and responsibilities of Committee Members: Adopt Resolution making appointments (minutes label 2013-08)

    Adopt Resolution 2013-07 - A Resolution Making Appointments

    Council adopted a resolution making appointments to certain office and positions for 2013. The packet contains a draft labeled Resolution #2013-07, while the minutes record adoption of “Resolution 2013-08” with the same purpose; the council approved the appointments resolution by motion.

    Minutes record adoption as Resolution 2013-08; packet contains Resolution #2013-07. See caveats for discrepancy.

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    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)b. Adopt Resolution 2013-07 - A Resolution Making Appointmentsp. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)b. Adopt Resolution 2013-08 - A Resolution Making Appointments - Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-08, A Resolution Making Appointments to Certain Office and Positions within the City of Nowthen for the 2013 Year; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 19City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)## RESOLUTION #2013-07 # A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICE AND POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF NOWTHEN FOR THE 2013 YEAR,

  9. A8Planning and Zoning: Tony Elfelt - Auctions on City property

    Discussion/consideration of auctions/flea markets on city land.

    Council considered the Planning & Zoning discussion about Tony Elfelt’s interest in holding auctions and flea markets on city property, but voted not to take any additional action until Mr. Elfelt submits a formal request.

    Council voted not to take additional action until a formal request is submitted.

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    No action
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)5). Planning and Zoning: a. Tony Elfelt - Auctions on City propertyp. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)a. Tony Elfelt - Auctions on City property - Scheffler made a motion not to take any additional action on this matter until Elfelt submits a formal request; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  10. A9Planning and Zoning: Approve request for Public Hearing on Ordinance Amendments (Ch. 10 & 11)

    Request from Planning & Zoning to proceed to public hearing for code amendments.

    Council approved the Planning & Zoning Commission’s request to proceed to a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) of the City Code.

    Council approved request to move forward with a public hearing on Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) amendments.

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    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)b. Approve request for Public Hearing on Ordinance Amendments - See February 25, 2013 Planning and Zoning Minutesp. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)b. Approve request for Public Hearing on Ordinance Amendments - See February 25, 2013 Planning and Zoning Minutes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the request by the Planning and Zoning Commission to move forward with a Public Hearing on the amendments to Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) of the Nowt…

  11. A10Planning and Zoning: 2030 Transportation Plan

    Discuss and act on 2030 Transportation Plan Map concept and county review.

    Council discussed the 2030 Transportation Plan Map and decided to send the map to the County for review and comments. In attorney updates on a possible moratorium in the commercial retail district, council discussed concerns about frontage and backage service roads and voted to contact Dan Licht for input and a recommendation on a moratorium to study those roads.

    Council approved sending the map to the County for review and comments.

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    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)c. 2030 Transportation Planp. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to send the 2030 Transportation Plan Map, as presented by TPC, to the County for review and comments; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  12. A11Attorney Updates: Moratorium in Commercial Retail District

    Consider moratorium to study frontage and backage service roads in the retail district.

    Council discussed the 2030 Transportation Plan Map and decided to send the map to the County for review and comments. In attorney updates on a possible moratorium in the commercial retail district, council discussed concerns about frontage and backage service roads and voted to contact Dan Licht for input and a recommendation on a moratorium to study those roads.

    Council approved contacting Dan Licht for input/recommendation on a moratorium.

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    • frontage_backage_roads
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)b. Moratorium in Commercial Retail Districtp. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to contact Dan Licht immediately to get his input and recommendation on a moratorium to study the frontage and backage service roads in the retail district; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. A12Park and Recreation: Approve purchase of message board - Nowthen Park

    Purchase and installation of an outdoor message board at Nowthen Memorial Park pavilion.

    Council approved purchasing an outdoor message board for installation on the east side of the pavilion at Nowthen Memorial Park, for $780.89 including shipping.

    Council approved purchase for $780.89.

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    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)7). Park and Recreation: a). Approve purchase of message board - Nowthen Parkp. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. A13Park and Recreation: Approve an April 2nd 2013 Meeting date

    Set/approve Park and Recreation meeting date.

    Minutes state no approval needed due to Ordinance 2013-02.

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    No action
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)b). Approve an April 2nd 2013 Meeting datep. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)b). Approve an April 2nd 2013 Meeting date - No need for approval due to the adoption of Ordinance 2013-02.

  15. A14Park and Recreation: Park and Rec. Secretary

    Discuss secretary/minutes-taking role for Park & Recreation Committee and authorize posting.

    Council discussed that having a committee member take minutes can limit participation in discussion and voted to have staff prepare a job description for a meeting secretary position at $10 per hour and to post it at Spectrum High School and a School of Business if needed.

    Council directed staff to prepare job description and post; pay set at $10/hour.

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    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)c). Park and Rec. Secretaryp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour and post at the Spectrum High School and School of Business, if needed; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. A15Consent Agenda (items 1.1–1.9)

    Approve minutes, audited bills, financial report, resolutions, contract, audited financial statements, conference attendance, chamber contribution, and donation acceptance.

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as a single consent agenda motion; see individual consent items below for consent_calendar outcome tagging.

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    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)8). Consent Agenda: Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  17. A15.1Consent: Approve the February 12, 2013 CC Minutes

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.1 Approve the February 12, 2013 CC Minutes.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. A15.2Consent: Approve all audited bills (Claim #7976 through Claim #8025) plus Net Distribution reports dated Feb 11, 12 & 25, 2013

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.2 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7976 through Claim #8025, plus Net Distribution reports dated February 11th, 12th, & 25th, 2013p. 57City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #7976 THROUGH CLAIM #8025 PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED FEBRUARY 11TH, 12TH AND 25TH,, 2013

  19. A15.3Consent: Financial Report

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.3 Financial Reportp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. A15.4Consent: Adopt resolution supporting tax exemptions

    Agenda/packet label Resolution 2013-08; minutes list Resolution 2013-09.

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda; discrepancy in resolution number noted in caveats.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)1.4 Adopt Resolution 2013-08- A resolution supporting tax exemptionsp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.4 Adopt Resolution 2013-09- A resolution supporting tax exemptionsp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. A15.5Consent: Approve Safe Assure 2013 Contract

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.5 Approve Safe Assure 2013 Contractp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  22. A15.6Consent: Approve 2012 Audited Financial statements

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.6 Approve 2012 Audited Financial statementsp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  23. A15.7Consent: Approve Mayor to attend the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.7 Approve Mayor to attend the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conferencep. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  24. A15.8Consent: Approve $230 contribution to Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.8 Approve $230 contribution to Anoka Area Chamber of Commercep. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  25. A15.9Consent: Adopt resolution accepting donation (minutes label Resolution 2013-10; packet label Resolution 13-09)

    Council approved the consent agenda as presented, including approval of February 12, 2013 minutes; audited bills (Claims #7976–#8025); the financial report; a sales tax exemption support resolution; the SafeAssure 2013 contract; the 2012 audited financial statements; mayor attendance at the Minnesota Mayors Annual Conference; a $230 chamber contribution; and a donation acceptance resolution.

    Approved as part of consent agenda; discrepancy in resolution number noted in caveats.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)1.9 Adopt Resolution 2013-09 - A Resolution accepting donationp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.9 Adopt Resolution 2013-10 - A Resolution accepting donationp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  26. A16Council Items: City Logo

    Discuss city logo and slogan/font ideas.

    Council to submit ideas to Rainville; no vote recorded.

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    Discussion only
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)a). City Logo - Rainville is asking for input from the Council Members on the Logo.

  27. A17Council Items: Part-time Snowplowers

    Discuss and approve additional on-call part-time employees and wage rate.

    Council approved hiring two additional on-call part-time employees for snowplowing and other duties (maintenance, hauling gravel, and mowing parks) at $12.00 per hour, with orientation and training provided and documented.

    Approved hiring two additional on-call part-time employees at $12/hour with training documentation.

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    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)b). Part-time Snowplowersp. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Rainville made a motion to approve hiring two additional on-call part time employees for snowplowing, maintenance, hauling gravel and mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour and that Glaze provide orientation and training and to document any training they receive; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  28. A18Council Items: Approve Recycling Program Agreement

    Renew agreement and select optional grant-funded elements and drop-off schedule.

    Council approved the Recycling Program Agreement, including a monthly drop-off open the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., designated spring and fall clean-up days, and participation in municipal park recycling, community event recycling, and an enhancement grant. The motion stated a total eligible allocation of $27,724.00 for 2013.

    Approved agreement including monthly drop-off schedule and program elements; total eligible allocation $27,724.00.

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    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)c). Approve Recycling Program Agreementp. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Recycling Program Agreement with a monthly drop off open the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the first Saturday of May and the third Saturday of September being regularly scheduled Spring and Fall Clean Up Days, offer municipal park recycling, community event…

  29. A19Council Items: Chamber of Commerce Newsletter article due April 1st

    Assign preparation of newsletter article.

    Rainville to draft and run past Scheffler; no motion recorded.

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    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)d). Chamber of Commerce Newsletter article due April 1stp. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)d). Chamber of Commerce Newsletter article due April 1st - Rainville will put something together and run it past Scheffler.

  30. A20Council Items: Mayor Trail Ride

    Report of funds received and donated.

    Mayor reported receiving $416 and donating it to Nowthen Lions scholarship program.

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    Discussion only
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)e). Mayor Trail Ride - Schulz stated that he received $416 from the Mayor Trail Ride, which he donated to the Nowthen Lions for a scholarship program.

  31. A21Introduction of New Items

    No new items introduced.

    No action
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)11). Introduction of New Items: No new items were introduced.

  32. A22Adjourn

    Adjourned by motion at 9:35 PM.

    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

15 motions on the record.

  • M1Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Meyer made a motion to move forward with the funding of the fire engine through G.O. Equipment Certificates with a contribution from the City's Fire Equipment Fund; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to move forward with the funding of the fire engine through G.O. Equipment Certificates with a contribution from the City's Fire Equipment Fund; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to move forward with the funding of the fire engine through G.O. Equipment Certificates with a contribution from the City's Fire Equipment Fund; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M3Meyer made a motion to approve the contract with Rosenbauer for the purchase of Stock Pumper #16140, upon attorney review; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the contract with Rosenbauer for the purchase of Stock Pumper #16140, upon attorney review; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to approve the contract with Rosenbauer for the purchase of Stock Pumper #16140, upon attorney review; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M4Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-02, An Ordinance Amending Chapter Two of the City Code to Allow Two City Council Member to be Voting Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission with one Designated as Liaison; and to Establish Standards for the Appointment and Functioning of the Park and Recreation Committee and the Road and Bridge Committee; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-02, An Ordinance Amending Chapter Two of the City Code to Allow Two City Council Member to be Voting Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission with one Designated as Liaison; and to Establish Standards for the Appointment and Functioning of the Park and Recreation Committee and the Road and Bridge Committee; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2013-02, An Ordinance Amending Chapter Two of the City Code to Allow Two City Council Member to be Voting Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission with one Designated as Liaison; and to Establish Standards for the Appointment and Functioning of the Park and Recreation…

  • M5Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-08, A Resolution Making Appointments to Certain Office and Positions within the City of Nowthen for the 2013 Year; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-08, A Resolution Making Appointments to Certain Office and Positions within the City of Nowthen for the 2013 Year; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-08, A Resolution Making Appointments to Certain Office and Positions within the City of Nowthen for the 2013 Year; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Scheffler made a motion not to take any additional action on this matter until Elfelt submits a formal request; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion not to take any additional action on this matter until Elfelt submits a formal request; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Tony Elfelt - Auctions on City property - Scheffler made a motion not to take any additional action on this matter until Elfelt submits a formal request; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M7Scheffler made a motion to approve the request by the Planning and Zoning Commission to move forward with a Public Hearing on the amendments to Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) of the Nowthen City Code; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the request by the Planning and Zoning Commission to move forward with a Public Hearing on the amendments to Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) of the Nowthen City Code ; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the request by the Planning and Zoning Commission to move forward with a Public Hearing on the amendments to Chapter 10 (subdivision) and Chapter 11 (zoning) of the Nowthen City Code ; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Pilon made a motion to send the 2030 Transportation Plan Map, as presented by TPC, to the County for review and comments; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to send the 2030 Transportation Plan Map, as presented by TPC, to the County for review and comments; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to send the 2030 Transportation Plan Map, as presented by TPC, to the County for review and comments; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Meyer made a motion to contact Dan Licht immediately to get his input and recommendation on a moratorium to study the frontage and backage service roads in the retail district; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to contact Dan Licht immediately to get his input and recommendation on a moratorium to study the frontage and backage service roads in the retail district; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Meyer made a motion to contact Dan Licht immediately to get his input and recommendation on a moratorium to study the frontage and backage service roads in the retail district; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Pilon made a motion to have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour and post at the Spectrum High School and School of Business, if needed; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour and post at the Spectrum High School and School of Business, if needed; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour and post at the Spectrum High School and School of Business, if needed; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M12Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M13Rainville made a motion to approve hiring two additional on-call part time employees for snowplowing, maintenance, hauling gravel and mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour and that Glaze provide orientation and training and to document any training they receive; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve hiring two additional on-call part time employees for snowplowing, maintenance, hauling gravel and mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour and that Glaze provide orientation and training and to document any training they receive; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Rainville made a motion to approve hiring two additional on-call part time employees for snowplowing, maintenance, hauling gravel and mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour and that Glaze provide orientation and training and to document any training they receive; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Pilon made a motion to approve the Recycling Program Agreement with a monthly drop off open the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the first Saturday of May and the third Saturday of September being regularly scheduled Spring and Fall Clean Up Days, offer municipal park recycling, community event recycling and the recycling enhancement grant for a total eligible allocation of $27,724.00; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the Recycling Program Agreement with a monthly drop off open the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the first Saturday of May and the third Saturday of September being regularly scheduled Spring and Fall Clean Up Days, offer municipal park recycling, community event recycling and the recycling enhancement grant for a total eligible allocation of $27,724.00; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Recycling Program Agreement with a monthly drop off open the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the first Saturday of May and the third Saturday of September being regularly scheduled Spring and Fall Clean Up Days, offer municipal park recycling, community event…

  • M15Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM; Meyer 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.

  • Stated purchase price of the fire engine during bonding discussion.

    $256,890

    Motion Meyer made a motion to move forward with the funding of the fire engine through G.O. Equipment Certificates with a contribution from the City's Fire Equipment Fund; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)With this proposal, the City would contribute $100,000 towards the purchase of the $256,890 Fire Engine and bond for the remaining balance.

  • Purchase of outdoor enclosed bulletin board/message board for Nowthen Memorial Park pavilion.

    $781

    Motion Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a message board for $780.89; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)Total: $780.89

  • Approved hourly rate to post/seek a Park & Rec meeting secretary position.

    $10

    Motion Pilon made a motion to have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour and post at the Spectrum High School and School of Business, if needed; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)have staff put together a job description for meeting secretary for $10 per hour

  • Total for selected claims covering audited bills Claim #7976 through Claim #8025.

    $104,142

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 60City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)Total For Selected Claims $104,141.56 $104,141.56p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • SafeAssure annual contract (annual contract plus DAMARCO services) approved via consent agenda.

    $1,413

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)Total $1,413.00p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.5 Approve Safe Assure 2013 Contractp. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Chamber of Commerce membership dues/contribution approved via consent agenda.

    $230

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)1.8 Approve $230 contribution to Anoka Area Chamber of CommercePDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 CC Packet (2013-03-12)Total $230.00

  • Approved hourly wage rate for two additional on-call part-time employees for snowplowing and other duties.

    $12

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve hiring two additional on-call part time employees for snowplowing, maintenance, hauling gravel and mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour and that Glaze provide orientation and training and to document any training they receive; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2013-03-12 Council Minutes (2013-03-12)mowing parks at a rate of $12.00 per hour

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