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Nowthen City Council meeting, March 11, 2014

City Council

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

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Minutes

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One-line summary

The EDA organized its officers, adopted a business subsidy policy and assistance application with escrow/fee amounts, and the City Council handled zoning/shoreland ordinances, a Kopis lot reconfiguration, road plans, park items, a Joe Green CUP bill dispute, an EDA checking account and seed funding, and hiring Ehlers for an S&P questionnaire.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. EDA-1Adopt Resolution No. EDA 2014-01 - Appointment of Commissioners

    The Economic Development Authority appointed its officers (Rainville as President, Scheffler as Vice President, Pilon as Treasurer) and appointed Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary, held the joint public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy, and approved the policy using the State’s minimum wage. The EDA also approved the Request for Assistance Application (with corrections) and then set a $9,500 escrow plus a $500 application fee, with staff asked to prepare a preliminary list of covered costs.

    • EDA organization
    Approved
    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Adopt Resolution No. EDA 2014-01 - Appointment of Commissioners - Harlan Meyer made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville for President, Jim Scheffler for Vice President and Jeff Pilon as Treasurer; Jeff Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Jeff Pilon made a motion to appoint Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary; Harlan …
  2. EDA-2Joint Public Hearing - Business Subsidy Policy

    The Economic Development Authority appointed its officers (Rainville as President, Scheffler as Vice President, Pilon as Treasurer) and appointed Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary, held the joint public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy, and approved the policy using the State’s minimum wage. The EDA also approved the Request for Assistance Application (with corrections) and then set a $9,500 escrow plus a $500 application fee, with staff asked to prepare a preliminary list of covered costs.

    • Business subsidy policy
    Discussion only
    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Joint Public Hearing - Business Subsidy Policy - Public Hearing was called to order at 6:20. Debbie Mahutga questioned about the wages and how that is set? Martha Ingram explained that the EDA can use the State or Federal Minimum wage requirements. No further questions were asked. Bill Schulz closed the Public Hearing.
  3. EDA-3Adopt Resolution No. EDA 2014-02, Approving Business Subsidy Policy

    The Economic Development Authority appointed its officers (Rainville as President, Scheffler as Vice President, Pilon as Treasurer) and appointed Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary, held the joint public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy, and approved the policy using the State’s minimum wage. The EDA also approved the Request for Assistance Application (with corrections) and then set a $9,500 escrow plus a $500 application fee, with staff asked to prepare a preliminary list of covered costs.

    Approved using the State's minimum wage.

    • Business subsidy policy
    Approved
    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Adopt Resolution No. EDA 2014-02, Approving Business Subsidy Policy - Harlan Meyer made a motion to approve the Business Subsidy Policy using the State's minimum wage; Mary Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  4. EDA-4Approve Request for Assistance Application

    Approved the application form with corrections and set escrow and application fee amounts.

    The Economic Development Authority appointed its officers (Rainville as President, Scheffler as Vice President, Pilon as Treasurer) and appointed Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary, held the joint public hearing on the Business Subsidy Policy, and approved the policy using the State’s minimum wage. The EDA also approved the Request for Assistance Application (with corrections) and then set a $9,500 escrow plus a $500 application fee, with staff asked to prepare a preliminary list of covered costs.

    Application approved with three corrections; escrow set at $9,500 with $500 application fee.

    • Business subsidy policy
    • EDA assistance application
    Approved
    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Approve Request for Assistance Application - Mary Rainville made a motion to approve the Request for Assistance Application as presented with three corrections; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. LaDoucer stated that they need to decide on the escrow and application fee.p. 2Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the $9,500.00 for an escrow and $500.00 for the application fee; Schulz seconded. Rainville said that she just wanted to clarify that the City just wants to cover our cost of the application process and not burden the rest of the general public with a request. Pilon seconded with the …
  5. CC-0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Agenda amended to include hiring Ehlers for an S&P questionnaire and staff obtaining tree quotes (item 6.d).

    • Meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 2Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Scheffler made a motion to approve the agenda as amended to include item 8.g, request for approval to hire Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's US Public Finance Questionnaire and item 6.d., staff to obtain quotes for trees; Meyer seconded.
  6. CC-FloorFloor Items

    Ron Henderson spoke about leasing land for the Radio Control Group; council indicated property owners needed to work with the City first and directed follow-up with Pilon and Liz Stockman.

    • Radio Control Group land lease
    Discussion only
    p. 2Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Floor Items: Ron Henderson of 5190 149th Lane NW, Ramey, MN is here regarding the leasing of the land for the Radio Control Group. Pilon said that they need to get the property owners to work with the City first. Mr. Henderson needs to get in touch with Pilon and Liz Stockman to negotiate options.
  7. CC-1Sheriff Update

    • Sheriff update
    Discussion only
    p. 3Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Sheriff Update: Sgt. Andy Knots provided an update of calls for Sheriff's services for the month of February 2012.
  8. CC-2Joe Green - Disputing bill for CUP process

    Joe Green appeared to dispute the cost of the CUP process, stating he had already spent about $4,000 including a building permit and had an additional $1,340 bill, which he felt was too high. Council members and staff discussed why the work was extensive (ordinance compliance, moratorium, special meetings), and the Council voted to require Mr. Green to pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP, while noting communications with applicants could be improved and that planner costs may be a future budget issue.

    Council required Mr. Green to pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP.

    • Joe Green CUP bill dispute
    Approved
    p. 3Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Joe Green - Disputing bill for CUP process (moved up from item 4.1) - Rainville said that it was explained that there would be charges as to what was being requested by Mr. Green and unless TPC is willing to adjust their fees, it should be the responsibility of the applicant to pay.p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to require Mr. Green pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP; Rainville seconded... All in favor; motion carried.
  9. CC-3Lynda Kolsa Nowthen Farmers Market: Approve 2014 Proposed Budget and request to purchase a trailer

    The City Council heard from Lynda Kolsa about Farmers Market needs and approved purchasing a trailer and authorizing funding for the 2014 market budget. The minutes report approval of a $1,000 trailer purchase and $500 authorization for the 2014 budget, along with discussion about securing items stored in the trailer.

    Approved trailer purchase and 2014 budget authorization (amounts stated in minutes).

    • Nowthen Farmers Market
    Approved
    p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  10. CC-4Recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept.

    Fire department announced promotion and noted new firefighters to be introduced later.

    • Fire department promotion
    Discussion only
    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Recognition of Promotion in Fire Dept. - Dean Kapler stated that there will be an annual report provided at a later date. Kapler also announced that Bart Hayft has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief for Station #3.
  11. CC-5aPlanning and Zoning: Adopt Ordinance 2014-03 (setbacks in C-1 and I-1 districts)

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    • Zoning setbacks ordinance 2014-03
    Approved
    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Adopt Ordinance 2014-03... - Meyer made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014- 03; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  12. CC-5bPlanning and Zoning: Adopt Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland regulations)

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    • Shoreland ordinance 2014-04
    Approved
    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Ordinance 2014-04... - Rainville made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-04; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  13. CC-5cPlanning and Zoning: Larry and Jeanne Kopis - Request for Lot Line Reconfiguration (7799 223rd Ave)

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    Approved with conditions listed in the motion.

    • Kopis lot line reconfiguration
    Approved with conditions
    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Larry and Jeanne Kopis - Request for Lot Line Reconfiguration... - Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Larry and Jeanne Kopis for a Minor Subdivision/Lot Reconfiguration for land at 7799 22rd Ave NW... with the following conditions:p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Rainville seconded Meyer's motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  14. CC-5dPlanning and Zoning: Ordinance 2014-02 - Discussion regarding changes to Park and Trail Fees for lot splits

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    Tabled for further definition of options.

    • Park and trail dedication fees
    Tabled
    p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to table the discussion about the Park and Trail fee until the Council can put together further definitions of options; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  15. CC-5ePlanning and Zoning: Wind Energy (and Solar Energy) ordinance research

    Direct staff to collect examples from other cities and present to P&Z.

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    • Wind and solar energy ordinance research
    Approved
    p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Wind Energy... - Pilon made a motion to have office staff collect what exists in other cities in regards to Wind Energy and Solar Energy Ordinances and present it to P&Z. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  16. CC-5fPlanning and Zoning: Rural Clustering (joint meeting/workshop)

    Council approved holding a joint meeting with P&Z to discuss cluster development, septic options, and density options.

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    • Rural clustering
    Approved
    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to have a joint meeting with P&Z and Council on the potential of cluster development in our community. Need to discuss reasonable septic options and density options with cluster developments. The maps that were previously presented will be available at the meeting as well. Rainville seconded the mot…
  17. CC-5gPlanning and Zoning: Moratorium (Ord 2013-06) to expire April 9, 2014

    Extend moratorium and have staff provide a resolution for April 8, 2014 meeting.

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    Approved extending another 6 months; resolution to be brought April 8, 2014.

    • Moratorium extension
    Approved
    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Moratorium (Ord 2013-06) to expire April 9, 2014 - Rainville made a motion to approve extending the moratorium another 6 months and have staff provide a Resolution for the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  18. CC-5hPlanning and Zoning: Amend On-site Septic System Ordinance to comply with Chpt 7080

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-03 (commercial/industrial setbacks) and Ordinance 2014-04 (shoreland updates). It approved the Kopis minor subdivision/lot reconfiguration with conditions including right-of-way dedication, drainage/utility easements, and access easements. Council then tabled further discussion on changing park and trail fee requirements for lot splits pending clearer definitions; directed staff to compile wind and solar ordinance examples for P&Z; approved holding a joint P&Z/Council meeting to discuss cluster development (including septic and density options); approved extending the existing moratorium for another six months with a resolution to be brought in April; and tabled the SSTS ordinance amendment until the Building Official provides information on other jurisdictions.

    Tabled until Building Official provides what other jurisdictions are doing.

    • SSTS ordinance update
    Tabled
    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Approve amending of On-site Septic System Ordinance - to comply with Chpt 7080. - Schulz made a motion to table the amendment of the On- Site Septic System Ordinance until the Building Official can provide what other jurisdictions are doing; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  19. CC-6aRoad and Bridge: Approve 2014 Gravel Plan

    Council approved the 2014 gravel plan and 2014 crack seal plan as presented, and authorized moving forward with requesting quotes for construction of a Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac based on the presented plan.

    • 2014 gravel plan
    Approved
    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Approve 2014 Gravel Plan - Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Gravel Plan as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried
  20. CC-6bRoad and Bridge: Approve 2014 Crack Seal Plan

    Council approved the 2014 gravel plan and 2014 crack seal plan as presented, and authorized moving forward with requesting quotes for construction of a Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac based on the presented plan.

    • 2014 crack seal plan
    Approved
    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Approve 2014 Crack Seal Plan - Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Crack Seal Plan as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  21. CC-6cRoad and Bridge: Birchwood Lane - Construction of a cul-de-sac

    Move forward with request for quotes for cul-de-sac plan.

    Council approved the 2014 gravel plan and 2014 crack seal plan as presented, and authorized moving forward with requesting quotes for construction of a Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac based on the presented plan.

    • Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac
    Approved
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Birchwood Lane - Construction of a cul-de-sac - Meyer made a motion to move forward with a request for quotes on the plan for construction of a cul-de-sac on Birchwood Lane, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  22. CC-7aPark and Recreation: Archery Range

    Council discussed parks and recreation items, with the Park & Rec Committee to pursue archery range options at Twin Lakes Park and the Council deciding a haunted house at City Hall was not feasible. Council approved the Nowthen Knights’ use of the baseball field with maintenance in lieu of payment and use of the City’s hopper mower, and directed the Park & Rec Committee to apply for a tree grant and obtain further direction and proposals on installed trees, mulch rings, and watering bags; the minutes note the grant minimum is $5,000 with a 10% city match.

    Park and Rec Committee to pursue options at Twin Lakes Park.

    • Archery range
    Discussion only
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Archery Range - Rainville stated that the Park and Rec. Committee will pursue options for an Archery Range at Twin Lakes Park.
  23. CC-7bPark and Recreation: Haunted House

    Council discussed parks and recreation items, with the Park & Rec Committee to pursue archery range options at Twin Lakes Park and the Council deciding a haunted house at City Hall was not feasible. Council approved the Nowthen Knights’ use of the baseball field with maintenance in lieu of payment and use of the City’s hopper mower, and directed the Park & Rec Committee to apply for a tree grant and obtain further direction and proposals on installed trees, mulch rings, and watering bags; the minutes note the grant minimum is $5,000 with a 10% city match.

    Council did not feel it would be feasible at City Hall.

    • Haunted House
    No action
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Haunted House - The City Council does not feel it would be feasible to host a Haunted House at the City Hall.
  24. CC-7cPark and Recreation: Terry Olson / Nowthen Knights - Park Maintenance in lieu of fees

    Use of baseball field and hopper mower approved with maintenance in lieu of payment.

    Council discussed parks and recreation items, with the Park & Rec Committee to pursue archery range options at Twin Lakes Park and the Council deciding a haunted house at City Hall was not feasible. Council approved the Nowthen Knights’ use of the baseball field with maintenance in lieu of payment and use of the City’s hopper mower, and directed the Park & Rec Committee to apply for a tree grant and obtain further direction and proposals on installed trees, mulch rings, and watering bags; the minutes note the grant minimum is $5,000 with a 10% city match.

    • Nowthen Knights baseball field use
    Approved
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Terry Olson (Nowthen Knights), Park Maintenance in lieu of fees -Pilon made a motion to approve the Nowthen Knights the use of the Nowthen Memorial Baseball Field, with maintenance in lieu of payments and approve the use of the City's hopper lawn mower. Also to include that if someone other than Terry is going to mow, …
  25. CC-7dPark and Recreation: Trees for Park Grant

    Direct Park & Rec to apply for grant and seek further tree guidance and proposals; recommended installed trees with mulch rings and watering bags.

    Council discussed parks and recreation items, with the Park & Rec Committee to pursue archery range options at Twin Lakes Park and the Council deciding a haunted house at City Hall was not feasible. Council approved the Nowthen Knights’ use of the baseball field with maintenance in lieu of payment and use of the City’s hopper mower, and directed the Park & Rec Committee to apply for a tree grant and obtain further direction and proposals on installed trees, mulch rings, and watering bags; the minutes note the grant minimum is $5,000 with a 10% city match.

    • Park tree grant
    Approved
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Trees for Park Grant - Reighard is to measure off and check with landscaping company... Minimum amount for grant is $5000 with a 10% match from the City... Pilon made a motion to direct the Park and Rec. Committee to apply for the grant and get further direction from Great Northern Landscapes about the trees. He also r…
  26. CC-8Consent Agenda

    Minutes, financial report, audited bills claims #8616-8668, Resolution 2014-04 business subsidy policy, and request for assistance application.

    • Consent agenda
    Approved
    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Consent Agenda 1.1 Approve the February 11, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes and the 1.2 Financial Report 1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8616 through Claim #8668, plus Net Distribution reports dated February 11th, and March 5th, 2014 1.4 Adopt Resolution No. 2014-04, Approving Business Subsidy Policy 1.5 Approve…p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  27. CC-9aCouncil Items: Bill Weiss (Refusal to pay outstanding bill)

    Send letter to both parties; advise both liable; if not paid, assess to Gary Schake's property taxes.

    Council considered Bill Weiss’s refusal to pay an outstanding bill and noted both parties had signed the agreement. Council voted (3–2) to send a letter to both parties advising both are liable, and that if they choose not to pay, the cost will be assessed to Gary Schake’s property taxes; Pilon and Scheffler voted against the motion.

    Motion carried 3-2 (names not specified in minutes excerpt beyond Pilon and Scheffler opposed).

    • Weiss/Schake fees
    Approved
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Bill Weiss (Refusal to pay outstanding bill) - Both parties signed the agreement. Rainville made a motion to send a letter to both parties advising that they are both liable for the cost and if they choose not to pay, it will be assessed to Gary Schake's property taxes; Schulz seconded... Three in favor; Pilon and Sche…
  28. CC-9bCouncil Items: Use of Part Time person to clean parks on weekends

    Discussed possible arrangement with Don Warden; staff to provide duties list and schedule request in writing.

    • Park cleaning staffing
    Discussion only
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Use of Part Time person to clean parks on weekends - Don Warden called and said that he would be willing to keep up the park on the weekends... Staff to provide a list of duties he would be doing.
  29. CC-9cCouncil Items: Seasonal Park Mowing

    Prepare an ad for seasonal part-time park mower at $10/hour; staff to prepare work plan/responsibilities.

    • Seasonal park mowing
    Approved
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Seasonal Park Mowing - Scheffler made a motion to put together an ad for a part time seasonal park mower at $10 per hour. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Staff is requested to put together a work plan and the responsibilities of the seasonal park mower.
  30. CC-9dCouncil Items: Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount

    Tabled; staff to investigate part-time employees and visitors.

    Tabled until next month.

    • Footwear policy
    Tabled
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount - Pilon made a motion to table this until next month; Meyer seconded. Staff to further investigate part time employees, visitors, etc. All in favor; motion carried.
  31. CC-9eCouncil Items: Office Hours

    Tabled until the April workshop.

    • Office hours
    Tabled
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Office Hours - Rainville made a motion to table until the April workshop; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  32. CC-9fCouncil Items: Adopt Resolution 2014-05 - Establishing a checking account for the EDA

    • EDA checking account
    Approved
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Adopt Resolution 2014-05 - A Resolution establishing a checking account for the Economic Development Authority. Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2014-05; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  33. CC-9gCouncil Items: Request for approval to hire Ehlers to prepare the Standard & Poor's US Public Finance Questionnaire

    Council approved hiring Ehlers to help prepare the Standard & Poor’s questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500.

    Amount not to exceed $500.

    • S&P questionnaire assistance (Ehlers)
    Approved
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Request for approval to hire Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's US Public Finance Questionnaire. - Pilon made a motion to approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500. Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

27 motions on the record.

  • M-EDA-1Harlan Meyer made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville for President, Jim Scheffler for Vice President and Jeff Pilon as Treasurer;.

    Exact transcript text

    Harlan Meyer made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville for President, Jim Scheffler for Vice President and Jeff Pilon as Treasurer;

    moved by Harlan Meyer, seconded by Jeff Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Harlan Meyer made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville for President, Jim Scheffler for Vice President and Jeff Pilon as Treasurer; Jeff Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-EDA-2Jeff Pilon made a motion to appoint Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary;.

    Exact transcript text

    Jeff Pilon made a motion to appoint Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary;

    moved by Jeff Pilon, seconded by Harlan Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Jeff Pilon made a motion to appoint Corrie LaDoucer as Secretary; Harlan Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-EDA-3Harlan Meyer made a motion to approve the Business Subsidy Policy using the State's minimum wage;.

    Exact transcript text

    Harlan Meyer made a motion to approve the Business Subsidy Policy using the State's minimum wage;

    moved by Harlan Meyer, seconded by Mary Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Harlan Meyer made a motion to approve the Business Subsidy Policy using the State's minimum wage; Mary Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-EDA-4Mary Rainville made a motion to approve the Request for Assistance Application as presented with three corrections;.

    Exact transcript text

    Mary Rainville made a motion to approve the Request for Assistance Application as presented with three corrections;

    moved by Mary Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Mary Rainville made a motion to approve the Request for Assistance Application as presented with three corrections; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-EDA-5Scheffler made a motion to approve the $9,500.00 for an escrow and $500.00 for the application fee;.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the $9,500.00 for an escrow and $500.00 for the application fee;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 2Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the $9,500.00 for an escrow and $500.00 for the application fee; Schulz seconded.p. 2Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon seconded with the addition that staff would formally request staff put together a preliminary list of the costs. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-1Meyer made a motion to require Mr. Green pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP;.

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    Meyer made a motion to require Mr. Green pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to require Mr. Green pay the remaining balance due to the City for the CUP; Rainville seconded... All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-2Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget;.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-3Meyer made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014- 03;.

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    Meyer made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014- 03;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014- 03; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-4Rainville made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-04;.

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    Rainville made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-04;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Rainville made a motion to Adopt Ordinance 2014-04; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-5Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Larry and Jeanne Kopis for a Minor Subdivision/Lot Reconfiguration for land at 7799 22rd Ave NW and including the following parcels: PID# 04-33-25-31- 0001, 04-33-25-31-0002, 04-33-25-32-0001, and 04-33-25-34-0002 with the following conditions:.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Larry and Jeanne Kopis for a Minor Subdivision/Lot Reconfiguration for land at 7799 22rd Ave NW and including the following parcels: PID# 04-33-25-31- 0001, 04-33-25-31-0002, 04-33-25-32-0001, and 04-33-25-34-0002 with the following conditions:

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Larry and Jeanne Kopis for a Minor Subdivision/Lot Reconfiguration for land at 7799 22rd Ave NW and including the following parcels: PID# 04-33-25-31- 0001, 04-33-25-31-0002, 04-33-25-32-0001, and 04-33-25-34-0002 with the following conditions:p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Rainville seconded Meyer's motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-6Meyer made a motion to table the discussion about the Park and Trail fee until the Council can put together further definitions of options;.

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    Meyer made a motion to table the discussion about the Park and Trail fee until the Council can put together further definitions of options;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to table the discussion about the Park and Trail fee until the Council can put together further definitions of options; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-7Pilon made a motion to have office staff collect what exists in other cities in regards to Wind Energy and Solar Energy Ordinances and present it to P&Z.

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    Pilon made a motion to have office staff collect what exists in other cities in regards to Wind Energy and Solar Energy Ordinances and present it to P&Z.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon made a motion to have office staff collect what exists in other cities in regards to Wind Energy and Solar Energy Ordinances and present it to P&Z. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-8Meyer made a motion to have a joint meeting with P&Z and Council on the potential of cluster development in our community.

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    Meyer made a motion to have a joint meeting with P&Z and Council on the potential of cluster development in our community.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to have a joint meeting with P&Z and Council on the potential of cluster development in our community... Rainville seconded the motion... All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-9Rainville made a motion to approve extending the moratorium another 6 months and have staff provide a Resolution for the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting;.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve extending the moratorium another 6 months and have staff provide a Resolution for the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Rainville made a motion to approve extending the moratorium another 6 months and have staff provide a Resolution for the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-10Schulz made a motion to table the amendment of the On- Site Septic System Ordinance until the Building Official can provide what other jurisdictions are doing;.

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    Schulz made a motion to table the amendment of the On- Site Septic System Ordinance until the Building Official can provide what other jurisdictions are doing;

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Schulz made a motion to table the amendment of the On- Site Septic System Ordinance until the Building Official can provide what other jurisdictions are doing; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-11Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Gravel Plan as presented;.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Gravel Plan as presented;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Gravel Plan as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried
  • M-CC-12Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Crack Seal Plan as presented;.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Crack Seal Plan as presented;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to approve the 2014 Crack Seal Plan as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-13Meyer made a motion to move forward with a request for quotes on the plan for construction of a cul-de-sac on Birchwood Lane, as presented;.

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    Meyer made a motion to move forward with a request for quotes on the plan for construction of a cul-de-sac on Birchwood Lane, as presented;

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Meyer made a motion to move forward with a request for quotes on the plan for construction of a cul-de-sac on Birchwood Lane, as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-14Pilon made a motion to approve the Nowthen Knights the use of the Nowthen Memorial Baseball Field, with maintenance in lieu of payments and approve the use of the City's hopper lawn mower. Also to include that if someone other than Terry is going to mow, it has to be agreed upon;.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the Nowthen Knights the use of the Nowthen Memorial Baseball Field, with maintenance in lieu of payments and approve the use of the City's hopper lawn mower. Also to include that if someone other than Terry is going to mow, it has to be agreed upon;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon made a motion to approve the Nowthen Knights the use of the Nowthen Memorial Baseball Field, with maintenance in lieu of payments and approve the use of the City's hopper lawn mower. Also to include that if someone other than Terry is going to mow, it has to be agreed upon; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion ca…
  • M-CC-15Pilon made a motion to direct the Park and Rec. Committee to apply for the grant and get further direction from Great Northern Landscapes about the trees.

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    Pilon made a motion to direct the Park and Rec. Committee to apply for the grant and get further direction from Great Northern Landscapes about the trees.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon made a motion to direct the Park and Rec. Committee to apply for the grant and get further direction from Great Northern Landscapes about the trees. He also recommends going with installed trees with mulch rings and to obtain another proposal and to obtain proposals with watering bag; Meyer seconded All in favor;…
  • M-CC-16Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;.

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    Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented;

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-17Rainville made a motion to send a letter to both parties advising that they are both liable for the cost and if they choose not to pay, it will be assessed to Gary Schake's property taxes;.

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    Rainville made a motion to send a letter to both parties advising that they are both liable for the cost and if they choose not to pay, it will be assessed to Gary Schake's property taxes;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

    Passed
    • NPilon
    • NScheffler
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Rainville made a motion to send a letter to both parties advising that they are both liable for the cost and if they choose not to pay, it will be assessed to Gary Schake's property taxes; Schulz seconded... Three in favor; Pilon and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.
  • M-CC-18Scheffler made a motion to put together an ad for a part time seasonal park mower at $10 per hour.

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    Scheffler made a motion to put together an ad for a part time seasonal park mower at $10 per hour.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to put together an ad for a part time seasonal park mower at $10 per hour. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-19Pilon made a motion to table this until next month;.

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    Pilon made a motion to table this until next month;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon made a motion to table this until next month; Meyer seconded... All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-20Rainville made a motion to table until the April workshop;.

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    Rainville made a motion to table until the April workshop;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Office Hours - Rainville made a motion to table until the April workshop; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-21Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2014-05;.

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    Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2014-05;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2014-05; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M-CC-22Pilon made a motion to approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Pilon made a motion to approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500. Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

  • Purchase of tandem trailer for Nowthen Farmers Market.

    $1,000

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000
  • Authorization for 2014 Farmers Market budget.

    $500

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the purchase of a trailer for $1,000 and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)and approve the authorization of $500 for the 2014 Farmers Market budget;
  • Hire Ehlers to prepare Standard and Poor's questionnaire, not to exceed $500.

    $500

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 11Economic Development & City Council Meeting — 2014-03-11 Economic Dev & Council Meeting (2014-03-11)approve hiring Ehlers to prepare the Standard and Poor's Questionnaire for an amount not to exceed $500.

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