Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Agenda
Not on file
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council approved the 2014 sheriff contract, advanced two zoning ordinance changes to public hearing, approved the proposed tax levy, scheduled the Truth in Taxation hearing, and handled several planning/zoning and event-related items.
22 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
ACall to order / Pledge of Allegiance
BClerk reads the meeting policy
Listed on the agenda but not recorded in the minutes in this bundle.
CApprove/amend the meeting agenda
Agenda amended to add liquor license request and reimbursement clarification; also added Heritage Festival staff/responsibilities and an update from the Anoka County Commissions Meeting.
1Floor Items
No items presented.
2Sheriff Update and Proposed 2014 Contract
Lt. Bouley gave an August calls-for-service update; Council approved the eight-hour coverage contract for 2014.
Lt. Ron Bouley gave the sheriff's update for August calls for service, and the council approved the 2014 eight-hour coverage sheriff's contract for January 2014 through December 2014 at a net cost of $218,014.00.
3aWilliam Weiss/Gary Shake - Lot Line Reconfiguration
Council tabled the lot line reconfiguration until next month so Gary Shake's variance request can go through a public hearing at Planning Commission.
The council did not approve the Weiss/Shake lot line reconfiguration at this meeting; instead, it tabled the request until the next month so that Gary Shake's variance request could go through the public hearing process at the Planning Commission.
3bDarrell and Kari Osmek - Denial of Lot Split Request
Council denied the lot split request after the applicants decided to withdraw the request.
The council denied Darrell and Kari Osmek's lot split request, noting in the motion that the applicants had decided to withdraw their request.
3cRecommended Commercial Zoning Amendment - Add Crafting House
Council approved going to public hearing for a commercial zoning amendment to add crafting house to the ordinance.
The council approved moving forward to a public hearing for a commercial zoning amendment to add "crafting house" to the ordinance.
Approved to go to public hearing.
3dRecommended Residential Zoning Amendment - Change No. Chickens
Council directed Stockman to move forward with amending residential zoning language to allow chickens on properties under 3 acres (omitting language about chickens in the house) and submit it for public hearing.
The council approved direction for Stockman to move forward with amending the residential zoning language to allow chickens on properties under 3 acres as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, while omitting proposed language about chickens in the house, and to submit the amendment for public hearing.
Approved to move forward and submit for public hearing.
3eModel Airplane Club Events Update
Pilon said he will contact the Airplane Club and try to open up dialogue.
3fCode Enforcement Updates/Recommendations
Council authorized city staff to spend up to $2,500 to investigate claims against and to enforce the City's ordinances.
After reviewing the code enforcement summary, the council authorized city staff to spend up to $2,500 to investigate claims against and enforce the city's ordinances.
4.1Consent Agenda 1.1 - Approve the August 13, 2013 CC Minutes
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims and net distribution reports, financial report, domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Ramsey Lions liquor license request), but omitted Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer for $750.00 from approval.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
4.2Consent Agenda 1.2 - Approve All Audited Bills and Net Distribution Reports
Claims approved with the omission of Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer in the amount of $750.00.
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims and net distribution reports, financial report, domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Ramsey Lions liquor license request), but omitted Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer for $750.00 from approval.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion, with Claim #8304 omitted.
4.3Consent Agenda 1.3 - Financial Report
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims and net distribution reports, financial report, domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Ramsey Lions liquor license request), but omitted Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer for $750.00 from approval.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
4.4Consent Agenda 1.4 - Adopt Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims and net distribution reports, financial report, domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Ramsey Lions liquor license request), but omitted Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer for $750.00 from approval.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
4.5Consent Agenda 1.5 - Ramsey Lions - Request for Liquor License Approval for 9-28-13
The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims and net distribution reports, financial report, domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Ramsey Lions liquor license request), but omitted Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer for $750.00 from approval.
Added to agenda and approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
5aCouncil Laptop Computers
Council tabled purchasing laptop computers for City Council Members until 2014 so it could be included in the budget.
The council tabled discussion of purchasing laptop computers for council members until 2014 so the cost could be included in the budget.
5bApprove Proposed Budget (adopt resolution 2013-20)
Council adopted Resolution 2013-20 approving the proposed 2013 tax levy, collectable in 2013, in the amount of $1,242,752.00.
The council adopted Resolution 2013-20 approving the proposed 2013 tax levy, collectable in 2013, in the amount of $1,242,752.00.
5cSchedule Truth in Taxation Hearing
Council scheduled the Truth in Taxation hearing for 6:01 PM on December 10, 2013.
The council scheduled the Truth in Taxation hearing for 6:01 PM on December 10, 2013.
5dNowthen Lions 5K Sponsorship Request
Council denied the Lions' request for a $100 sponsorship for the 5K.
The council denied the Nowthen Lions request for a $100 sponsorship for the 5K, stating in the minutes that legally the city cannot do it in a manner that is sufficient and that it would be like paying them to do something they already volunteer for.
6Introduction of New Items
No new items were introduced.
ZAdjournment
Adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Topics that came up without tying to a specific agenda item.
Heritage Festival staffing and preparation assignments
Council assigned specific Heritage Festival preparation and staffing tasks: Schulz and Pilon were to provide staff a list of items needed for preparation and cleanup; council sought to have Don Warden work during the festival for cleanup and assistance (or assign staff if unavailable); and Schulz and Rainville were to review park bathrooms with staff to improve them for the festival.
Motions: M13, M14, M15. Speakers: Meyer, Schulz, Pilon, Rainville.
16 motions on the record.
M1Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended;.
Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended;
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M2Meyer made a motion to approve the Eight Hour Coverage Sheriff's Contract for January 2014 - December 2014 in the amount of $218,014.00;.
Meyer made a motion to approve the Eight Hour Coverage Sheriff's Contract for January 2014 - December 2014 in the amount of $218,014.00;
moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M3Schulz made a motion to table the request for a Lot Line Reconfiguration until next month so Gary Shake's variance request can go through the public hearing process through the Planning Commission;.
Schulz made a motion to table the request for a Lot Line Reconfiguration until next month so Gary Shake's variance request can go through the public hearing process through the Planning Commission;
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M4Scheffler made a motion to deny Darrel and Kari Osmek's request for a lot split as Darrel and Kari Osmek decided to withdraw their request;.
Scheffler made a motion to deny Darrel and Kari Osmek's request for a lot split as Darrel and Kari Osmek decided to withdraw their request;
moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M5Meyer made a motion to approve going to public hearing for a Commercial Zoning Amendment to add crafting house to the ordinance;.
Meyer made a motion to approve going to public hearing for a Commercial Zoning Amendment to add crafting house to the ordinance;
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M6Pilon made a motion to approve Stockman to move forward with amending the Residential Zoning language to allow chickens on properties under 3 acres, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, but omit the proposed language regarding chickens in the house and to submit it for public hearing;.
Pilon made a motion to approve Stockman to move forward with amending the Residential Zoning language to allow chickens on properties under 3 acres, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, but omit the proposed language regarding chickens in the house and to submit it for public hearing;
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M7Schulz stated that given the number of properties listed on the Code Enforcement Summary, he made a motion that the City Council authorize city staff to spend up to $2,500 to investigate claims against and to enforce the City's ordinances;.
Schulz stated that given the number of properties listed on the Code Enforcement Summary, he made a motion that the City Council authorize city staff to spend up to $2,500 to investigate claims against and to enforce the City's ordinances;
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M8Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with the omission of Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer in the amount of $750.00;.
Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with the omission of Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer in the amount of $750.00;
moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M9Rainville made a motion to table the discussion of purchasing laptop computers for City Council Members until 2014 when it could be included in the budget;.
Rainville made a motion to table the discussion of purchasing laptop computers for City Council Members until 2014 when it could be included in the budget;
moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler
All in favor; motion carried.
M10Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-20, a Resolution approving the proposed 2013 Tax Levy, collectable in 2013, in the amount of $1,242,752.00;.
Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-20, a Resolution approving the proposed 2013 Tax Levy, collectable in 2013, in the amount of $1,242,752.00;
moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M11Rainville made a motion to schedule the TNT hearing for 6:01 PM on December 10, 2013;.
Rainville made a motion to schedule the TNT hearing for 6:01 PM on December 10, 2013;
moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler
All in favor; motion carried.
M12Scheffler made a motion to deny Nowthen Lions request for $100 sponsorship for the 5K;.
Scheffler made a motion to deny Nowthen Lions request for $100 sponsorship for the 5K;
moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M13Meyer made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon provide a list to staff of items that need to be done in preparation of the Heritage Festival and with cleanup afterwards;.
Meyer made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon provide a list to staff of items that need to be done in preparation of the Heritage Festival and with cleanup afterwards;
moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M14Pilon made a motion that Council have Don Warden work during the Heritage Festival for help with emptying garbage cans, cleanup, general repairs and any other assistance as needed; and if Warden is not available, assign staff to work that day;.
Pilon made a motion that Council have Don Warden work during the Heritage Festival for help with emptying garbage cans, cleanup, general repairs and any other assistance as needed; and if Warden is not available, assign staff to work that day;
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M15Pilon made a motion to have Schulz and Rainville take a look at the park bathrooms and work with staff to see what can be done to make them look nice for the Heritage Festival;.
Pilon made a motion to have Schulz and Rainville take a look at the park bathrooms and work with staff to see what can be done to make them look nice for the Heritage Festival;
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M16Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM;.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM;
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.
Eight Hour Coverage Sheriff's Contract for January 2014 - December 2014
$218,014
Authorize city staff to spend up to $2,500 to investigate claims against and to enforce the City's ordinances
$2,500
Claim #8304 payable to Anoka County Treasurer was omitted from the consent agenda approval
$750
Nowthen Lions request for $100 sponsorship for the 5K (denied)
$100
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