Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Agenda
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What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council approved the $165,000 fire engine bond sale (Resolution 2013-19), approved the Gibbs IUP and The Bridge Church CUP with conditions, adopted Ordinance 2013-08, approved a URRWMO 2014 budget share, approved consent items including claims, and took actions on model aircraft Pitchfest, Goose Lake Farm Winery enforcement, joint fire discussions, and other council items.
29 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
APledge of Allegiance; Clerk reads meeting policy
Procedural items noted in minutes; no separate action recorded.
BApprove/amend the meeting agenda
Agenda amended to add code enforcement, trailer purchase, and policy/budget workshop scheduling.
1Floor Items
Public comment opportunity.
No items were addressed.
2Sale of Fire Engine Bonds: Resolution 2013-19
Sale of General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2013A (fire engine bonds).
The council approved the sale of the City’s fire engine bonds by adopting Resolution 2013-19 for General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2013A, in the aggregate principal amount of $165,000. The minutes note the low bid was from the Bank of Elk River at 2.4279%, and that an additional $100 cost-of-issuance increase would be paid in cash rather than added to the bond amount; the council also noted the bond payments were already included in the budget for this purpose.
Resolution 2013-19 adopted; minutes note low bid from Bank of Elk River at 2.4279% and that an additional $100 issuance cost would be paid in cash.
3Sheriff Update and Proposed 2014 Contract
Sheriff update and discussion of proposed 2014 contract; council consensus to place on September agenda.
The council received a July calls-for-service update from Lt. Ron Bouley and reviewed the proposed 2014 Sheriff contract presented by Chief Deputy Tom Wells in the amount of $218,014.00. The council did not vote to approve the contract at this meeting and instead reached consensus to place the contract on the September meeting agenda.
Council consensus to put proposed 2014 contract on September agenda.
4aPlanning and Zoning: Gibb's - IUP request for Home Extended Business
Interim Use Permit (Extended Home Occupation) for Gibbs Lawn and Landscape at 7460 Viking Blvd, with conditions.
The council approved an Interim Use Permit for a home extended business for Gibbs Lawn and Landscape at 7460 Viking Blvd. The approval was subject to detailed conditions including limiting employees to two full-time or four part-time, requiring screening/fencing and plantings, requiring a grading and drainage plan and city engineer review, setting delivery limits, and setting operating hours (5:30 AM to 8:00 PM Monday–Saturday in spring/summer/fall, with winter snow removal hours as needed). Council discussed the winter-hours language and periodic review timing but decided to leave the conditions as written.
Approved with 16 conditions listed in minutes.
4bPlanning and Zoning: The Bridge Church of St. Francis - CUP Request
Conditional Use Permit to allow a church within the RRA District (PID 03-33-25-44-0005), with conditions.
The council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Chris and Heather Vincent (Land O Lakes Choir Boys property) to allow a church within the RRA district, with conditions addressing issues such as wetland delineation on the revised survey, eliminating the easterly driveway, allowing the existing sign to remain (with refacing allowed), requiring asphalt surfacing within five years with curbing waived unless needed for stormwater control, providing three paved accessible stalls before year-end 2013, limiting occupancy to 204, landscaping screening, reimbursement of city costs, and special event on-street parking permits with fire department notification. The vote was four in favor with Councilmember Scheffler opposed.
Approved with conditions; vote recorded as four in favor, Scheffler opposed.
4cPlanning and Zoning: Approve Ordinance 2013-08 (plat recording timeline)
Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code to add a timeline for recording of plats; approved with condition to include language regarding trail easements and easements to outlots.
The council adopted Ordinance 2013-08 amending Chapter 10 of the City Code (Subdivision Ordinance) to add a timeline for recording of plats. The approval included a condition that the planner add language regarding trail easements and easements to outlots.
Approved with additional language condition per minutes.
4dPlanning and Zoning: Model Airplane Club Events Complaints
Discussion of complaints and action to enter into a settlement agreement related to the '3DRC Pitchfest Event' and to limit event hours.
After discussing neighborhood complaints about model aircraft events, the council approved entering into a settlement agreement with F&S Land Group, LLC and the 3rd Dimension RC Club, contingent on city attorney approval. The agreement direction included stopping zoning enforcement activities and allowing the group until September 1, 2013 to wind up the Pitchfest event, seeking attorney guidance for an agreement to allow continued flying until an IUP could be obtained, and limiting Pitchfest hours (non-electric helicopters 9:00 a.m. to dark; electric 7:00 a.m. to dark).
Council approved entering into settlement agreement contingent on attorney approval and set hours for Pitchfest event.
4ePlanning and Zoning: Goose Lake Farm Winery - Council Direction
Council direction on Goose Lake Farm Winery; motion to send administrative notice/citation describing violations, request IUP for additional events, and seek response within two weeks.
Council discussed misinformation that it wanted to shut down Goose Lake Farm Winery and said it had been trying to work with the winery for some time. The council approved sending an administrative notice detailing code and ordinance violations and giving the Ohmans two weeks to respond, while expressing interest in working with the winery in a way that does not conflict with its existing CUP and requesting the Ohmans apply for an IUP for additional events.
Administrative notice direction approved.
5Volunteers of America - Community Volunteer Program
Discussion of using community volunteer program under direct supervision for parks, recycling center, and roadside; Rainville to contact Steve Wold.
No formal motion recorded; direction given.
6Approve URRWMO 2014 Budget
Approve Nowthen share of 2014 URRWMO budget and recommendation regarding grant match contribution.
The council approved the 2014 URRWMO budget share for Nowthen in the amount of $2,767.53 and also approved a recommendation that the URRWMO not contribute to the grant match.
Approved in amount of $2,767.53; recommendation URRWMO not contribute to grant match.
7.1Consent Agenda: Approve the July 9, 2013 CC Minutes
The council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of the July 9, 2013 council minutes, approval of audited bills claims #8235 through #8295 plus net distribution reports, the financial report, approval of the Nowthen Lions 5k walk, and approval of the Ramsey Lions liquor license request for the Threshing Show.
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.2Consent Agenda: Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8235 through Claim #8295, plus Net Distribution reports dated July 9th, July 15th, and July 29th 2013
The council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of the July 9, 2013 council minutes, approval of audited bills claims #8235 through #8295 plus net distribution reports, the financial report, approval of the Nowthen Lions 5k walk, and approval of the Ramsey Lions liquor license request for the Threshing Show.
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.3Consent Agenda: Financial Report
The council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of the July 9, 2013 council minutes, approval of audited bills claims #8235 through #8295 plus net distribution reports, the financial report, approval of the Nowthen Lions 5k walk, and approval of the Ramsey Lions liquor license request for the Threshing Show.
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.4Consent Agenda: Approve the Nowthen Lions 5k Walk September 28, 2013
The council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of the July 9, 2013 council minutes, approval of audited bills claims #8235 through #8295 plus net distribution reports, the financial report, approval of the Nowthen Lions 5k walk, and approval of the Ramsey Lions liquor license request for the Threshing Show.
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.5Consent Agenda: Approve Ramsey Lions request for Liquor License - Threshing Show
The council approved the consent agenda as presented, which included approval of the July 9, 2013 council minutes, approval of audited bills claims #8235 through #8295 plus net distribution reports, the financial report, approval of the Nowthen Lions 5k walk, and approval of the Ramsey Lions liquor license request for the Threshing Show.
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
8aCouncil Items: Baseball Field Netting
Workshop discussion noted; no need for netting, gates or fencing; no further action.
No further action necessary.
8bCouncil Items: Nowthen Then and Now Books (offer to purchase excess books)
Council discussed and voted on counteroffer to purchase remaining books.
Council debated whether the city should purchase remaining 'Nowthen Then and Now' books and the cost involved. The council approved a counteroffer to purchase all remaining books for $5,000 from the General Fund, with three members in favor and Councilmembers Rainville and Scheffler opposed.
Motion carried to counteroffer $5,000 using General Funds; Rainville and Scheffler opposed.
8cCouncil Items: Business Cards
Consensus on business card layout.
Consensus recorded; no motion.
8dCouncil Items: Resolution recommending continued Joint Fire Discussions
Pass Resolution 2013-18 to continue efforts toward shared fire service.
The council approved Resolution 2013-18 supporting continued efforts toward a shared fire service with other communities, as part of the Rum River Regional Fire shared services discussions.
Resolution 2013-18 passed.
8eCouncil Items: Heritage Festival - Birthday cake cutting
Invitation for council members to cut cake at noon program.
Invitation noted; no action recorded.
8fCouncil Items: City Shirts - Embroidered logo onto shirts
Approve one-time setup fee for embroidering City logo on shirts for council and staff.
Amount not legible in minutes OCR (setup fee amount missing).
8gCouncil Items: Council Laptop Computers
Discussion of council laptop computers; motion to table.
Council discussed purchasing laptop computers for council use, including concerns about cost, damage/theft, and obsolescence versus potential paper and staff time savings. The council voted to table the discussion to the next meeting.
Discussion tabled to next meeting.
8hCouncil Items (added): Code Enforcement - Council Direction
Council consensus for a more detailed prioritized report and workshop discussion with planner.
Consensus direction; no motion recorded.
8iCouncil Items (added): Purchase of Trailer - Affirm prior approval
Approve purchase of a tilt top trailer for $5,000.
After adding the item to the agenda, the council approved the purchase of a tilt top trailer in the amount of $5,000, described as affirming prior approval.
Affirmed prior approval per minutes.
8jCouncil Items (added): Schedule Policy & Budget Workshops
Schedule workshops for August 24 and August 26.
Workshops scheduled by consensus; no motion recorded.
9Introduction of New Items
Discussion request about bathroom stall dividers at Nowthen Memorial Park; staff to check options.
No formal action recorded.
AdjAdjournment
Adjourned at 10:50 PM.
15 motions on the record.
M-1Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler
All in favor; motion carried.
M-2Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-19; A Resolution Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2013A, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $165,000; Fixing their form and Specification; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and providing for their Payment; Schulz seconded.
Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-19; A Resolution Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2013A, in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $165,000; Fixing their form and Specification; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and providing for their Payment; Schulz seconded.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M-3Rainville made a motion to approve the IUP request for a Home Extended Business to operate Gibbs Lawn and Landscape at 7460 Viking Blvd; subject to the following conditions:.
Rainville made a motion to approve the IUP request for a Home Extended Business to operate Gibbs Lawn and Landscape at 7460 Viking Blvd; subject to the following conditions:
moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M-4Schulz made a motion to approve the request from Chris and Heather Vincent, Land O Lakes Choir Boys for a CUP to allow a church within the RRA District with the following conditions:.
Schulz made a motion to approve the request from Chris and Heather Vincent, Land O Lakes Choir Boys for a CUP to allow a church within the RRA District with the following conditions:
moved by Schulz, seconded by Rainville
M-5Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-08, with the condition that Stockman include language regarding trail easements and easements to outlots; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-08, with the condition that Stockman include language regarding trail easements and easements to outlots; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler
All in favor; motion carried.
M-6Scheffler made a motion to enter into a settlement agreement with F&S Land Group, LLC and the 3rd Dimension RC Club contingent upon City Attorney approval, wherein, the City will cease Zoning Ordinance enforcement activities and allow them unti September 1, 2013, to windup the affairs of the radio control airplane and helicopter event known as "3DRC Pitchfest Event" currently operating on the property owned by F&S Land Group, LLC and leased by 3rd Dimension RC Club. The motion also to include getting the attorney's opinion on how they can come to some agreement to allow them to continue to use the property for flying, until they can get an IUP and to limit the hours of the Pitchfest Event to: Non-electric helicopters can fly from 9:00 am to dark and the electric can fly from 7:00 am todark.
Scheffler made a motion to enter into a settlement agreement with F&S Land Group, LLC and the 3rd Dimension RC Club contingent upon City Attorney approval, wherein, the City will cease Zoning Ordinance enforcement activities and allow them unti September 1, 2013, to windup the affairs of the radio control airplane and helicopter event known as "3DRC Pitchfest Event" currently operating on the property owned by F&S Land Group, LLC and leased by 3rd Dimension RC Club. The motion also to include getting the attorney's opinion on how they can come to some agreement to allow them to continue to use the property for flying, until they can get an IUP and to limit the hours of the Pitchfest Event to: Non-electric helicopters can fly from 9:00 am to dark and the electric can fly from 7:00 am todark.
moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M-7Meyer amended his motion to read that the City sent an Administrative Notice to the Ohman's at the Goose Lake Farm Winery, detailing the code and ordinance violations and give them 2 weeks to respond and that the City would like to see a way to work with the winery that does not conflict with the Ohman's CUP and request that the ) ## Ohman's apply for an IUP for their additional events; Rainville seconded the amended motion.
Meyer amended his motion to read that the City sent an Administrative Notice to the Ohman's at the Goose Lake Farm Winery, detailing the code and ordinance violations and give them 2 weeks to respond and that the City would like to see a way to work with the winery that does not conflict with the Ohman's CUP and request that the ) ## Ohman's apply for an IUP for their additional events; Rainville seconded the amended motion.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville
All in favor of the motion; motion carried.
M-8Pilon made a motion to approve the 2014 URRWMO Budget in the amount of $2,767.53 and to go with the recommendation that the URRWMO not contribute to the grant match; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve the 2014 URRWMO Budget in the amount of $2,767.53 and to go with the recommendation that the URRWMO not contribute to the grant match; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M-9Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M-10Meyer made a motion to counteroffer to purchase all of the remaining books for $5,000 and take the money out of General Funds; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Rainville and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to counteroffer to purchase all of the remaining books for $5,000 and take the money out of General Funds; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Rainville and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
M-11Pilon made a motion to pass Resolution 2013-18, A Resolution to continue efforts towards a shared fire service; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to pass Resolution 2013-18, A Resolution to continue efforts towards a shared fire service; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M-12Meyer made a motion to approve the one time setup fee of for embroidering the City logo for use on shirts for Council Members and staff; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the one time setup fee of for embroidering the City logo for use on shirts for Council Members and staff; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M-13Meyer made a motion to table the discussion for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to table the discussion for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M-14Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a tilt top trailer in the amount of $5,000; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Schulz made a motion to approve the purchase of a tilt top trailer in the amount of $5,000; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M-15Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville
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.
Nowthen share of 2014 URRWMO budget (approved) and recommendation URRWMO not contribute to grant match.
$2,768
Total for selected claims (Claim #8235 through Claim #8295) included in audited bills list for consent agenda.
$161,971
Counteroffer to purchase all remaining 'Nowthen Then and Now' books; to be paid from General Funds.
$5,000
Purchase of a tilt top trailer (affirm prior approval).
$5,000
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