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Nowthen City Council meeting, December 10, 2013

City Council

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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What was on the agenda.

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Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), adopted the final 2014 levy, awarded the 1989 fire engine bid, took multiple planning/zoning actions including two ordinance adoptions, and approved several operational items including a Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac project direction and a fire-station washing machine purchase not to exceed $7,000.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. TNTTruth in Taxation Hearing

    After closing the Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, the council adopted Resolution 2013-28 to approve the final budget and property tax levy collectible in 2014, including the general revenue levy and debt-related levy components listed in the resolution.

    No public comments were made; hearing closed.

    • truth_in_taxation_hearing
    No action
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Mayor Schulz called the Truth in Taxation Hearing to order at 6:01 PM. Truth in Taxation Hearing - No one was present to make comments. Hearing closed at 6:10 PM.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)6:01 PM Truth in Taxation Hearing

  2. A0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Added items 9.c Seasonal Employee and 9.d Purchase washing machine for fire station.

    • agenda
    Approved
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer requested the addition of 9.c Seasonal Employee and 9.d Purchase washing machine for fire station; Rainville approved the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)7:04 PM Approve/amend the meeting agenda

  3. 1Floor Items

    Public comment included discussion of snowmobile ordinance and trail setback near Norris Lake Road.

    A resident (Melody Garoutte) and the Sno-Ghosts club both sought clarification on the snowmobile ordinance, particularly the 100-foot setback language. Council discussion referenced a prior workshop clarification that Section 5-4-2 L does not supersede 5-4-3, and the Sno-Ghosts agenda item was noted as having a letter on file with no action necessary.

    • snowmobile_ordinance_clarification
    Discussion only
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)1). Floor Items: - Melody Garoutte of 6400 Norris Lake Road stated that she received the letter from the City regarding the snowmobile trail along her property and she is just seeking clarification as well. She stated that she and her husband wanted an understanding of the ordinance. Garoutte stated that they have talk…p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)1). Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have.

  4. 2Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2013-28

    After closing the Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, the council adopted Resolution 2013-28 to approve the final budget and property tax levy collectible in 2014, including the general revenue levy and debt-related levy components listed in the resolution.

    • 2014_levy_final
    Approved
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)2). Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2013-28 - Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-28, a Resolution adopting 2013 Final Budget and Levy; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)2). Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 13-28

  5. 3Open Sealed bids for the 1989 Fire Engine Truck

    Two bids opened; Fire Zone Fun selected despite mayor voting no.

    The council opened sealed bids for the 1989 fire engine truck, received two offers, and voted to accept the $3,100.00 bid from Fire Zone Fun. The minutes record a split vote with Mayor Schulz opposed and four councilmembers in favor.

    Fire Zone Fun bid approved 4-1 with Mayor Schulz opposed.

    • 1989_fire_engine_sale
    Approved
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)3). Open Sealed bids for the 1989 Fire Engine Truck - Two sealed bids were received. RF & DK Farms for $2,175.00 and Fire Zone Fun for $3,100.00. Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Fire Zone Fun; Meyer seconded. Schulz asked if the Council was ok with the bid. Scheffler and Meyer think that the Council should …p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)3). Open Sealed bids for the 1989 Fire Engine Truck

  6. 4Sheriff Update

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    Discussion only
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)4). Sheriff Update: - Lt. Ron Bouley provided a Sheriff's update on the calls for service for the month of November 2013.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)4). Sheriff Update:

  7. 5aPlanning and Zoning: Approve Conceptual Frontage Road Layout

    Approved with change to remove dashed black line from 199th Ave North to Old Viking Blvd, leaving purple circle onto Old Viking Blvd.

    The council approved the draft conceptual frontage road layout but required a map edit: removing the dashed black line from 199th Ave North to Old Viking Blvd and leaving only the purple circle connection to Old Viking Blvd.

    • conceptual_frontage_road_layout
    Approved
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)a). Approve Conceptual Frontage Road Layout - The Council requested that the dashed black line from 199th Ave North to Old Viking Blvd be removed from the map and to just have the purple circle onto Old Viking Blvd. Meyer made a motion to approve the Draft Conceptual Frontage Road Layout, with the recommended change ab…p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)5). Planning and Zoning: a). Approve Conceptual Frontage Road Layout

  8. 5bPlanning and Zoning: Current Residential Uses in Commercial/Industrial Zones and addition of Occupancy definition

    Approved sending proposed amended ordinance to Planning & Zoning for public hearing.

    The council voted to send a proposed amended ordinance addressing existing residential uses in commercial/industrial districts and adding an occupancy definition to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a public hearing.

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    Approved
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)b). Current Residential Uses in Commercial/Industrial Zones and addition of Occupancy definition - Scheffler made a motion to approve sending the proposed amended ordinance to P&Z for public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)b). Current Residential Uses in Commercial/Industrial Zones and addition of Occupancy definition

  9. 5cPlanning and Zoning: Approve Request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration

    Approved with conditions regarding engineer review and survey revisions/parcel ID consolidation.

    The council approved LeAnne Canner’s lot line reconfiguration (parcels 13-33-25-32-0003 and 13-33-25-32-0001) with conditions requiring city engineer review and approval before recording and requiring the survey to more clearly show lot lines and consolidate the split parcel into one parcel identification number.

    • canner_archambo_lot_reconfiguration
    Approved with conditions
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)c). Approve Request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration (13-33-25-32-0003 and 13-33-25-32-0001) - Pilon made a motion to approve the request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration with the following conditions: 1. The site survey and proposed legal descriptions shall be reviewed and approved by the…p. 8City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)# CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS & DECISION LOT RECONFIGURATION APPLICANT: LeAnne Canner and Chris Archambo APPLICATION: Request for approval of a Minor Subdivision/Lot Reconfiguration for land at 5494 and 5434 Verde Valley Road

  10. 5dPlanning and Zoning: Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Adopt Ordinance 2013-9

    Approved with amendment to Section 3, 8.h regarding gathering area and parking compliance.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2013-09 to allow craft houses and bed and breakfast facilities as interim uses in the C-1 Commercial District and to add related definitions, with a council-requested amendment to the wording of the provision about gathering areas and parking compliance.

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    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)d). Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Adopt Ordinance 2013-9 - The City Council requested that page 3. Section 3, 8.h. be changed to read: Gathering area must be large enough to meet building occupancy standards and parking must comply with zoning requirements. Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-09, an o…p. 11City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)ORDINANCE 2013-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ALLOW CRAFT HOUSES AND BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS AS INTERIM USES WITHIN THE C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

  11. 5ePlanning and Zoning: Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Adopt Ordinance 2013-10

    Allowed chickens on lots less than 3 acres; removed requirement for permit for temporary signs.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2013-10 amending the zoning ordinance to allow chickens on lot sizes less than three acres and to remove the requirement for a permit for temporary signs.

    • ordinance_2013_10_chickens_temporary_signs
    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)e). Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendments - Adopt Ordinance 2013-10 - Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-10, An Ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow chickens on lot sizes less than three (3) acres and to remove the requirement of a permit for temporary signs; Meyer seconded. All in…p. 15City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)ORDINANCE 2013-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ALLOW CHICKENS ON LOT SIZES LESS THAN THREE (3) ACRES AND TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF A PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS.

  12. 5fPlanning and Zoning: Bill Weiss - Withdraw Lot Line Reconfiguration/Variance request and refusal to pay remaining balance owed

    Directed staff to write letter noting future agreements affected and that Weiss remains responsible for balance owed.

    The council addressed Bill Weiss’s attempted withdrawal of a previously approved lot reconfiguration/variance and his refusal to pay remaining fees. The council directed staff to send a letter stating that future agreements would be affected by the breach of contract and that Weiss remains responsible for the balance owed, with council comments noting it was unfair to residents if the city had to pay.

    • bill_weiss_unpaid_fees_withdrawal
    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)f). Bill Weiss - Withdraw Lot Line Reconfiguration/Variance request and refusal to pay remaining balance owed. - Meyer made a motion to have staff write a letter outlining any future agreements with Weiss will be affected by this breach of contract and that Mr. Weiss is still responsible for the balance owed; Schulz se…p. 18City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)Mr. Weiss has submitted two letters to the City recently. Both attached, the first states that he is withdrawing his application for lot reconfiguration. Technically, this isn't possible since the City Council has already approved the lot reconfiguration and variance for reducing Schake's lot size.

  13. 5gPlanning and Zoning: Sno Ghosts - Requesting Clarification of Snowmobile Ordinance

    Letter on file; no action necessary.

    A resident (Melody Garoutte) and the Sno-Ghosts club both sought clarification on the snowmobile ordinance, particularly the 100-foot setback language. Council discussion referenced a prior workshop clarification that Section 5-4-2 L does not supersede 5-4-3, and the Sno-Ghosts agenda item was noted as having a letter on file with no action necessary.

    Minutes state no action necessary.

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    No action
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)g). Sno Ghosts - Requesting Clarification of Snowmobile Ordinance - Letter on file. No action necessary.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)g). Sno Ghosts - Requesting Clarification of Snowmobile Ordinance

  14. 6aEngineer Updates: Storm water Fees

    Tabled until March for staff research including checking taxing authority and what other cities do.

    The council discussed possible stormwater fees and directed staff to research whether the city has taxing authority and how similarly situated cities handle stormwater charges, then tabled the matter until March for further research.

    • stormwater_fees_research
    Tabled
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)a). Storm water Fees - Staff to check with the County to find out if we have taxing authority for this. Also check to see if there are any other cities that don't have utilities and charge this. Check with Oak Grove and Linwood Township. Rainville made a motion to table this matter until March so staff can do further r…p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)6). Engineer Updates: a). Storm water Fees

  15. 6bEngineer Updates: Birchwood Lane - cul-de-sac/turnaround improvements

    Directed engineer to proceed with Option 1 cul-de-sac, contingent on obtaining easements; cancel if homeowner unwilling to dedicate requested easements.

    Council directed City Engineer Shane Nelson to proceed with Option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac at the south end of Birchwood Lane and to obtain necessary easement deeds (including trail easements), with the condition that if the homeowner will not dedicate the easements the city will cancel the project. The engineer’s memo estimated Option 1 at $11,000.

    • birchwood_lane_culdesac
    Approved with conditions
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)b). Birchwood Lane - cul-de-sac/turnaround improvements - Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane and work on obtaining the necessary easement deeds, including dedicating trail easements. If the homeowner is unwilling to dedicate t…PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)Option 1 consists of constructing a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane. ... The estimated cost for option 1 is $11,000

  16. 7aRoad and Bridge: Apply millings to 1/4 section of Xenon N of 24

    Sent back to Road & Bridge Committee with a plan; check with LLRB.org (minutes tie this to item 7.b as well).

    The council sent the Xenon and Hedgehog/Marmoset milling ideas back to the Road and Bridge Committee for a plan (and to check with LLRB.org), and approved auctioning the old trailer using Post a Bid with a $950 reserve.

    • road_millings_xenon
    Approved
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)a). Apply millings to 1/4 section of Xenon N of 24 - Pilon made a motion to send this and item 7.b. back to the Road and Bridge Committee with a plan and to check with LLRB.org; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)7). Road and Bridge: (See November 19th R & B Minutes) a). Apply millings to 1/4 section of Xenon N or 24

  17. 7bRoad and Bridge: Mill up Hedge Hog & Marmoset

    Sent back to Road & Bridge Committee with a plan.

    The council sent the Xenon and Hedgehog/Marmoset milling ideas back to the Road and Bridge Committee for a plan (and to check with LLRB.org), and approved auctioning the old trailer using Post a Bid with a $950 reserve.

    • road_millings_hedgehog_marmoset
    Approved
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)b). Mill up Hedge Hog & Marmoset - Motion made by Pilon to send this back to Road and Bridge Committee with a plan; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)b). Mill up Hedge Hog & Marmoset

  18. 7cRoad and Bridge: Auction old trailer

    Use Post a Bid with a $950 reserve.

    The council sent the Xenon and Hedgehog/Marmoset milling ideas back to the Road and Bridge Committee for a plan (and to check with LLRB.org), and approved auctioning the old trailer using Post a Bid with a $950 reserve.

    • auction_old_trailer
    Approved
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)c). Auction old trailer - Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)c). Auction old trailer

  19. 8.1Consent Agenda: Approve the November 12, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes

    The council approved the consent agenda as presented, including the November 12, 2013 council minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills (claims #8470 through #8511 plus net distribution reports dated Nov. 18 and Dec. 3, 2013), and tobacco sales applications for Bill’s Superette and Burns Bottle Shop.

    Approved as part of one consent-agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)8). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the November 12, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes. ... Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)8:15 PM 8). Consent Agenda: ... 1.1 Approve the November 12, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes.

  20. 8.2Consent Agenda: Financial Report

    The council approved the consent agenda as presented, including the November 12, 2013 council minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills (claims #8470 through #8511 plus net distribution reports dated Nov. 18 and Dec. 3, 2013), and tobacco sales applications for Bill’s Superette and Burns Bottle Shop.

    Approved as part of one consent-agenda motion.

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    • treasurer_report
    Consent calendar
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)8). Consent Agenda: 1.2 Financial Report ... Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)1.2 Financial Report

  21. 8.3Consent Agenda: Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8470 through Claim #8511, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 18th, December 3rd, 2013

    The council approved the consent agenda as presented, including the November 12, 2013 council minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills (claims #8470 through #8511 plus net distribution reports dated Nov. 18 and Dec. 3, 2013), and tobacco sales applications for Bill’s Superette and Burns Bottle Shop.

    Approved as part of one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)8). Consent Agenda: 1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8470 through Claim #8511, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 18th, December 3rd, 2013 ... Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 53City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #8470 THROUGH CLAIM #8511 PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED NOVEMBER 18TH, and December 3rd, 2013.

  22. 8.4Consent Agenda: Approve Application for Tobacco Sales (Bill Superette & Burns Bottle Shop)

    The council approved the consent agenda as presented, including the November 12, 2013 council minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills (claims #8470 through #8511 plus net distribution reports dated Nov. 18 and Dec. 3, 2013), and tobacco sales applications for Bill’s Superette and Burns Bottle Shop.

    Approved as part of one consent-agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • tobacco_licenses
    Consent calendar
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)8). Consent Agenda: 1.4 Approve Application for Tobacco Sales (Bill Superette & Burns Bottle Shop) Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)SUBJECT: 2014 TOBACCO LICENSE APPLICATIONS I have received 2014 Tobacco License Applications from Burns Bottle Shop and Bill's Superette.

  23. 9aCouncil Items: Quote to install cement posts at recycling center

    Tabled pending additional quotes including length above/below grade.

    Council tabled the quote to install cement posts at the recycling center until additional quotes could be obtained that include lengths above and below grade. An estimate in the packet showed $1,600.00 for furnishing and installing eight pipe bollards at the east end of the recycle building.

    • recycling_center_bollards_quote
    Tabled
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)a). Quote to install cement posts at recycling center - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until Meyer can obtain additional quotes, which include length above and below grade; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)a). Quote to install cement posts at recycling center

  24. 9bCouncil Items: Experienced Officials 2014 Leadership Conference

    Council to inform clerk by Dec. 23 if they wish to attend.

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    Approved
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)b). Experienced Officials 2014 Leadership Conference - Scheffler made a motion that Council inform LaDoucer by December 23'd if they wish to attend the conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)b). Experienced Officials 2014 Leadership Conference

  25. 9cCouncil Items: Seasonal Employees

    Hired Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee.

    Council hired Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee.

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    Approved
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)c). Seasonal Employees - Scheffler made a motion to hire Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer requested the addition of 9.c Seasonal Employee

  26. 9dCouncil Items: Purchase New Washing Machine

    Appointed Pilon and Meyer to work with staff; not to exceed $7,000; check tax exemption and state bid info.

    Council directed staff to check state tax exemption and state bid information and appointed Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on purchasing a washing machine for the fire station, with authority not to exceed $7,000.

    • fire_station_washing_machine
    Approved with conditions
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)d). Purchase New Washing Machine - Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carri…p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer requested the addition of 9.c Seasonal Employee and 9.d Purchase washing machine for fire station;

  27. 10Introduction of New Items

    Noted CDBG applications due Jan. 16, 2014; Meyer and Schulz to meet about possible projects and bring plans/approvals to January 2014 meeting.

    Council noted that applications for the 2014 CDBG funding year were due January 16, 2014, and that Meyer and Schulz would meet to discuss possible project requests, with any plans and application approvals to come back at the January 2014 council meeting.

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    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)10). Introduction of New Items: - Applications for the 2014 CDBG funding year are due January 16, 2014. Meyer and Schulz will meet and discuss any possible projects to request funding for. Any plans and application approvals will be brought to the January 2014 City Council Meeting.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)10). Introduction of New Items:

Motions and votes

20 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M1Rainville approved the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville approved the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer requested the addition of 9.c Seasonal Employee and 9.d Purchase washing machine for fire station; Rainville approved the amended agenda; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-28, a Resolution adopting 2013 Final Budget and Levy; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-28, a Resolution adopting 2013 Final Budget and Levy; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2013-28 - Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2013-28, a Resolution adopting 2013 Final Budget and Levy; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M3Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Fire Zone Fun; Meyer seconded.... Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Fire Zone Fun; Meyer seconded. ... Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    PassedSplit vote
    • NSchulz
    • YPilon
    • YMeyer
    • YScheffler
    • YRainville
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Open Sealed bids for the 1989 Fire Engine Truck - Two sealed bids were received. RF & DK Farms for $2,175.00 and Fire Zone Fun for $3,100.00. Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Fire Zone Fun; Meyer seconded. Schulz asked if the Council was ok with the bid. Scheffler and Meyer think that the Council should sett…

  • M4Meyer made a motion to approve the Draft Conceptual Frontage Road Layout, with the recommended change above; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the Draft Conceptual Frontage Road Layout, with the recommended change above; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to approve the Draft Conceptual Frontage Road Layout, with the recommended change above; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M5Scheffler made a motion to approve sending the proposed amended ordinance to P&Z for public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve sending the proposed amended ordinance to P&Z for public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Scheffler made a motion to approve sending the proposed amended ordinance to P&Z for public hearing; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Pilon made a motion to approve the request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration with the following conditions: 1. The site survey and proposed legal descriptions shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to being filed and recorded with the Anoka County Recorder. 2. The site survey is revised to show existing and proposed lot lines in a more distinct manner and the parcel split from the Archambo property is combined with the Canner parcel so that the new lot has one parcel identification number. Rainville seconded Pilon's motion. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration with the following conditions: 1. The site survey and proposed legal descriptions shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to being filed and recorded with the Anoka County Recorder. 2. The site survey is revised to show existing and proposed lot lines in a more distinct manner and the parcel split from the Archambo property is combined with the Canner parcel so that the new lot has one parcel identification number. Rainville seconded Pilon's motion. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Pilon made a motion to approve the request by LeAnne Canner for a Lot Line Reconfiguration with the following conditions: 1. The site survey and proposed legal descriptions shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to being filed and recorded with the Anoka County Recorder. 2. The site survey is revised…

  • M7Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-09, an ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow craft houses and bed and breakfast establishments as interim uses with the C-1 Commercial District and to establish definitions relating to various housing and overnight facilities, as amended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-09, an ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow craft houses and bed and breakfast establishments as interim uses with the C-1 Commercial District and to establish definitions relating to various housing and overnight facilities, as amended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2013-09, an ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow craft houses and bed and breakfast establishments as interim uses with the C-1 Commercial District and to establish definitions relating to various housing and overnight facilities, as amended; Rainville…

  • M8Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-10, An Ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow chickens on lot sizes less than three (3) acres and to remove the requirement of a permit for temporary signs; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-10, An Ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow chickens on lot sizes less than three (3) acres and to remove the requirement of a permit for temporary signs; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-10, An Ordinance amending chapter 11 of the Nowthen City Code to allow chickens on lot sizes less than three (3) acres and to remove the requirement of a permit for temporary signs; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Meyer made a motion to have staff write a letter outlining any future agreements with Weiss will be affected by this breach of contract and that Mr. Weiss is still responsible for the balance owed; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to have staff write a letter outlining any future agreements with Weiss will be affected by this breach of contract and that Mr. Weiss is still responsible for the balance owed; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to have staff write a letter outlining any future agreements with Weiss will be affected by this breach of contract and that Mr. Weiss is still responsible for the balance owed; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Rainville made a motion to table this matter until March so staff can do further research; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to table this matter until March so staff can do further research; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Rainville made a motion to table this matter until March so staff can do further research; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane and work on obtaining the necessary easement deeds, including dedicating trail easements. If the homeowner is unwilling to dedicate the requested easements, the City will cancel the project. Meyer seconded the motion. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane and work on obtaining the necessary easement deeds, including dedicating trail easements. If the homeowner is unwilling to dedicate the requested easements, the City will cancel the project. Meyer seconded the motion. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane and work on obtaining the necessary easement deeds, including dedicating trail easements. If the homeowner is unwilling to dedicate the requested easements, the City will cancel the project. …

  • M12Pilon made a motion to send this and item 7.b. back to the Road and Bridge Committee with a plan and to check with LLRB.org; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to send this and item 7.b. back to the Road and Bridge Committee with a plan and to check with LLRB.org; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Pilon made a motion to send this and item 7.b. back to the Road and Bridge Committee with a plan and to check with LLRB.org; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M13Motion made by Pilon to send this back to Road and Bridge Committee with a plan; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Motion made by Pilon to send this back to Road and Bridge Committee with a plan; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Motion made by Pilon to send this back to Road and Bridge Committee with a plan; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M15Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Rainville made a motion to table this matter until Meyer can obtain additional quotes, which include length above and below grade; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to table this matter until Meyer can obtain additional quotes, which include length above and below grade; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

    Tabled

    All in favor

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Rainville made a motion to table this matter until Meyer can obtain additional quotes, which include length above and below grade; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Scheffler made a motion that Council inform LaDoucer by December 23'd if they wish to attend the conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion that Council inform LaDoucer by December 23'd if they wish to attend the conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Scheffler made a motion that Council inform LaDoucer by December 23'd if they wish to attend the conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M18Scheffler made a motion to hire Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to hire Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Scheffler made a motion to hire Phillip Dahlheimer as a seasonal employee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M19Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M20Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting 8:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting 8:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting 8:35 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  • Fire station washing machine purchase authority: 'for an amount not to exceed $7,000'

    $7,000

    Motion Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Purchase New Washing Machine - Rainville made a motion to have staff check on the state tax exemption and state bid information and to appoint Pilon and Meyer to work with staff on the purchase of a washing machine for the fire station, for an amount not to exceed $7,000; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Reserve amount for auction of old trailer ('with a $950 reserve')

    $950

    Motion Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Auction old trailer - Meyer made a motion to use Post a Bid to auction off the old trailer, with a $950 reserve; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Engineer memo estimated cost for Birchwood Lane Option 1 cul-de-sac

    $11,000

    Motion Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane and work on obtaining the necessary easement deeds, including dedicating trail easements. If the homeowner is unwilling to dedicate the requested easements, the City will cancel the project. Meyer seconded the motion. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 40City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)The estimated cost for option 1 is $11,000p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Pilon made a motion to direct Shane Nelson to proceed with option 1 to construct a cul-de-sac on the south end of Birchwood Lane

  • Total for selected claims (claims #8470-8511) shown in Claims History for date range 11/18/2013 to 12/06/2013; approved via consent agenda

    $35,567

    Motion Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 CC Packet (2013-12-10)Total For Selected Claims $35,567.32p. 4Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2013-12-10 Truth in Taxation & Council Minutes (2013-12-10)Meyer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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