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Nowthen City Council meeting, April 8, 2014

City Council

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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The official record of what happened.

One-line summary

Council directed enforcement action regarding Goose Lake Farm & Winery, tabled the Munter IUP, extended the commercial-area moratorium by adopting Ordinance 2014-06, adopted a new septic/well ordinance (Ordinance 2014-05), approved consent agenda items including bills (Claims #8669-8719) and 2013 audited financial statement, and made several personnel/policy decisions (including a $125 footwear stipend and weekend parks cleanup hire).

What was on the agenda

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

  1. closed_meetingClosed Meeting — Administrative Citation Matter — The Goose Lake Farm & Winery (Leon & Cindy Ohman)

    Council added an agenda item regarding Leon and Cindy Ohman’s Goose Lake Farm & Winery and, after Attorney Ruppe described the Peacock Loft being used for public occupancy and events without building permits and what staff viewed as CUP violations, the council voted to rescind the administrative citation and instead proceed under building code enforcement, including notice to the parties and the hearing officer, and authorized staff to move forward with setting up a hearing to revoke the winery CUP.

    Closed meeting was noticed; minutes in this bundle describe the related action taken during the open meeting (rescinding the administrative citation and initiating CUP revocation process).

    • Goose Lake Farm & Winery (Ohman) administrative citation and CUP
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Closed Meeting - 6:30 Administrative Citation Matter - The Goose Lake Farm & Winery (Leon & Cindy Ohman) With Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting immediately following Closed Meeting.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)PUBLIC NOTICE! THERE WILL BE A CLOSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS THE GOOSE LAKE FARM & WINERY (LEON & CINDY OHMAN) REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CITY CITATION MATTER TUESDAY APRIL 8TH, 2014@ 6:30 P.M. The regular scheduled City Council Meeting will begin directly after the close of this meeting.

  2. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Council added an agenda item regarding Leon and Cindy Ohman’s Goose Lake Farm & Winery and, after Attorney Ruppe described the Peacock Loft being used for public occupancy and events without building permits and what staff viewed as CUP violations, the council voted to rescind the administrative citation and instead proceed under building code enforcement, including notice to the parties and the hearing officer, and authorized staff to move forward with setting up a hearing to revoke the winery CUP.

    Agenda was amended to add the Ohman item.

    • Goose Lake Farm & Winery (Ohman) administrative citation and CUP
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Meyer made a motion to add Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) Building Code Administrative Citation and CUP as item #2 on the agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. A2Floor Items

    Public comment (3 minutes each) and other non-agenda items

    During floor items, Neal Higgins asked about resuming use of the Fricke sod farm field for the MN Amateur Space Founder Association’s rocket launches; Pilon said Fricke was interested under certain conditions and the city was working to finalize a meeting with the city planner, and Higgins had sent a letter of intent to use the property if possible.

    Discussion recorded; no formal action captured in minutes.

    • MN Amateur Space Founder Association / rocket launches at Fricke sod farm
    Discussion only
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Floor Items: Neal Higgins of Maple Grove, MN is here in regards to the MN Amateur Space Founder Association. Late last year they were told they could no longer use the Fricke sod farm field. Mr. Higgins met with Pilon last fall and he is here to find out where the issue is in regarding to the use of the field back.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Pilon stated that he did speak with Mr. Fricke and under certain conditions; Fricke is interested in promoting the use of the sod farm, but he doesn't want it to be a cost to him or a problem with his neighbors. Pilon said that they are attempting to finalize a meeting with the City Planner on the use of the property. …

  4. A3Sheriff Update

    Update presented; no vote recorded.

    • Sheriff update
    Discussion only
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Sheriff Update: Sgt. Andy Knots provided an update of calls for Sheriff's services for the month of March 2014.

  5. A4Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) — (Revocation of Administrative Citation and CUP.)

    Council added an agenda item regarding Leon and Cindy Ohman’s Goose Lake Farm & Winery and, after Attorney Ruppe described the Peacock Loft being used for public occupancy and events without building permits and what staff viewed as CUP violations, the council voted to rescind the administrative citation and instead proceed under building code enforcement, including notice to the parties and the hearing officer, and authorized staff to move forward with setting up a hearing to revoke the winery CUP.

    Council voted to rescind the administrative citation and to proceed with steps toward CUP revocation and building code enforcement.

    • Goose Lake Farm & Winery (Ohman) administrative citation and CUP
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)2). Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) - (Revocation of Administrative Citation and CUP.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Rainville made a motion for the following: to approve rescinding the Administrative Citation; direct staff to give the appropriate notice to both the Ohmans and the hearing officer regarding the dismissal of the Administrative Citation; have the building official proceed as necessary under the building code statutes; a…

  6. 2aPlanning and Zoning — Roy & Monica Munter — Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation (19320 Burns Parkway)

    Council considered Roy and Monica Munter’s request for an interim use permit for an extended home occupation at 19320 Burns Parkway but voted to table the request until the May meeting so additional information could be gathered regarding MPCA comments and regulations.

    Table to May meeting for additional MPCA information.

    • Munter IUP (Concrete Etc.)
    Tabled
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)2). Planning and Zoning a). Roy & Monica Munter - Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation for property located at 19320 Burns Parkway .p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Roy & Monica Munter - Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation for property located at 19320 Burns Parkway . - Pilon made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the May meeting to obtain additional information regarding the MPCA comments and regulations; Meyer secon…

  7. 2bPlanning and Zoning — Schedule Joint Workshop to discuss Ordinance changes (Goals: Land Preservation/Senior Housing, i.e. Cluster)

    Council scheduled a joint workshop with the Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss ordinance changes relating to land preservation and senior housing (described in minutes as “Residential Open Space Preservation”), setting the session for Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

    Workshop scheduled for April 22, 2014, 5:00–7:00 PM.

    • Residential open space preservation / senior housing / clustering workshop
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)b). Schedule Joint Workshop to discuss Ordinance changes - (Goals: Land Preservation/Senior Housing, i.e. Cluster)p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)b). Schedule Joint Workshop to discuss Ordinance changes - (Goals: Land Preservation/Senior Housing, i.e. Residential Open Space Preservation) - Scheffler made a motion to have a joint workshop with P&Z at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  8. 2cPlanning and Zoning — Adopt Ord. 2014-06 (Interim Ord. Extending Existing Moratorium)

    Interim ordinance extending moratorium on applications for properties guided for commercial land use

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-06 extending a moratorium on subdivision, zoning, or building permit applications for properties guided for commercial land use by the comprehensive plan; the motion passed with four in favor and Scheffler opposed, and the ordinance text states it would remain effective for up to six months ending October 8, 2014 unless repealed earlier.

    Passed 4-1, with Scheffler opposed.

    • Commercial area moratorium extension (Ordinance 2014-06)
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)c). Adopt Ord. 2014-06, (Interim Ord. Extending Existing Moratorium)p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)c). Adopt Ord. 2014-06, (Interim Ord. Extending Existing Moratorium) - Pilon made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-06, an Interim Ordinance Extending An Existing Moratorium on Subdivision, Zoning or Building Permit Applications for Properties Guided for Commercial Land Use by Comprehensive Plan; Meyer seconded. Four in…p. 14City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and shall remain in effect until it is repealed by resolution in conjunction with the date of adoption of the Official Controls contemplated hereunder or for a period not exceeding six (6) months ending on 8 October 2014, whichever first occurs.

  9. 2dPlanning and Zoning — Approve amending of On-site Septic System Ordinance

    Adopt new state SSTS rules and relocate wells provisions to Chapter 9 Section 6 (Ordinance 2014-05)

    Council adopted Ordinance 2014-05 amending Chapter 9 of the city code to adopt new state regulations for individual sewage treatment systems and to relocate private water supply (wells) provisions to Section 6, approving it as presented with recommendations by Liz Stockman.

    Ordinance 2014-05 adopted as presented with recommendations by Liz Stockman.

    • SSTS / septic and well ordinance update (Ordinance 2014-05)
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)d). Approve amending of On-site Septic System Ordinance.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)d). Approve amending of On-site Septic System Ordinance. - Meyer made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-05, an Ordinance amending chapter 9 of the Nowthen City Code to adopt the new state regulations pertaining to individual sewage treatment systems and relocate the provisions for private water supply (wells) to section…p. 16City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)ORDINANCE 2014-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE NEW STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND RELOCATE THE PROVISIONS FOR PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY (WELLS) TO SECTION 6 OF THIS CHAPTER.

  10. 3Park and Recreation Updates

    Park and Recreation update included action on dugout benches (tabled).

    • Ernie Kohler Field benches
    Discussion only
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)4). Park and Recreation Updates:

  11. 3aPark & Recreation — Ernie Kohler Field Benches

    Purchase of dugout benches tabled for more information; groundbreaking ceremony not yet scheduled.

    • Ernie Kohler Field benches
    Tabled
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Ernie Kohler Field Benches - Rainville said that they discussed the purchase of two benches of dugouts. She thought they would possibly have item descriptions by this meeting, but did not. Rainville made a motion to table the purchase of dugout benches until more information is provided; Pilon seconded. All in favo…

  12. 4.1Consent Agenda — Approve the March 11, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Council approved the consent agenda, which included approving the March 11, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills for claims #8669 through #8719 (plus referenced net distribution reports), and approval of the 2013 audited financial statement.

    • Consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)5). Consent Agenda 1.1 Approve the March 11, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutesp. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. 4.2Consent Agenda — Financial Report

    Council approved the consent agenda, which included approving the March 11, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills for claims #8669 through #8719 (plus referenced net distribution reports), and approval of the 2013 audited financial statement.

    • Consent agenda
    • Treasurer report / financial reporting
    Consent calendar
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)1.2 Financial Reportp. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. 4.3Consent Agenda — Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8669 through Claim #8719, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 10th, 11th and 24th, 2014

    Council approved the consent agenda, which included approving the March 11, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills for claims #8669 through #8719 (plus referenced net distribution reports), and approval of the 2013 audited financial statement.

    • Consent agenda
    • Bills / claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8669 through Claim #8719, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 10th, 11th and 24th, 2014.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. 4.4Consent Agenda — Approve 2013 Audited Financial Statement

    Council approved the consent agenda, which included approving the March 11, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, payment of audited bills for claims #8669 through #8719 (plus referenced net distribution reports), and approval of the 2013 audited financial statement.

    • Consent agenda
    • Audit / financial statements
    Consent calendar
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)1.4 Approve 2013 Audited Financial Statementp. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. 5aCouncil Items — Full Time Maintenance/Parks Employee

    Council considered hiring for a full-time maintenance/parks employee; a motion was made to offer Phil Dahlheimer a full-time position at $18 plus outlined benefits, but the motion failed with Rainville, Pilon, and Meyer opposed and Scheffler and Schulz in favor.

    Motion to offer position failed.

    • Full-time maintenance/parks employee hiring
    No action
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)5). Council Items: a). Full Time Maintenance/Parks Employeep. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Full Time Maintenance/Parks Employee - Scheffler made a motion to offer a full time position Phil Dahlheimer at $18, plus the benefits that are outlined in our current administrative policy; Schulz seconded. Rainville thinks that they need to finalize the administrative policies before they approve hiring someone. …

  17. 5bCouncil Items — Concrete Repairs (City Hall Steps - City Offices Front Sidewalk)

    Council discussed needed concrete repairs (City Hall steps and city offices front sidewalk) and voted to table the matter until the Building Official could prepare specifications for contractors to bid on, rather than proceeding directly with the estimates included in the packet.

    Table until Building Official provides specs for contractors to bid on.

    • Concrete repairs at City Hall and city offices
    Tabled
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)b). Concrete Repairs (City Hall Steps - City Offices Front Sidewalk)p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)b). Concrete Repairs (City Hall Steps - City Offices Front Sidewalk) - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until the Building Official can put together specs for contractors to bid on; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. 5cCouncil Items — Water Softener Repairs and install outside water faucet

    Council discussed water softener repairs and installing an outside water faucet and voted to table the work until product specifications could be obtained and the city could determine whether Aquarius installs outside hose-bibs.

    Table pending product specs and inquiry whether Aquarius installs outside hose-bibs.

    • City Hall water softener and hose-bib
    Tabled
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)c). Water Softener Repairs and install outside water faucetp. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)c). Water Softener Repairs and install outside water faucet - Schulz made a motion to table the water softener repairs until we get specs on the products that were presented and find out if Aquarius installs outside hose-bib's; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. 5dCouncil Items — Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount

    Council approved an annual footwear stipend of $125 but tabled the footwear policy itself pending further clarification, with an instruction to check with Chetz shoes on whether the amount is appropriate; the motion passed with Scheffler opposed.

    Approved a stipend amount; footwear policy itself was tabled for clarification.

    • Footwear stipend / safety footwear policy
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)d). Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amountp. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)d). Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount - Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded. Check with Chetz shoes to see if the amount is appropriate to cover what is needed. Four in favor; Scheffler oppose…

  20. 5eCouncil Items — Office Hours

    Table until administrative policies are reviewed again.

    • City office hours / administrative policies
    Tabled
    p. 43City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)Office Hours - Rainville made a motion to table until the April workshop; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. f). Adopt Resolution 2014-05 - A Resolution establishing a checking account for the Economic Development Authority. Schep. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)e). Office Hours - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until they look at the administrative policies again; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. 5fCouncil Items — Weekend Parks Cleanup Employee

    Council approved Don Warden to clean up the parks on weekends from May to October, with the arrangement to be amended when necessary.

    Approved hiring Don Warden to clean parks on weekends May–October.

    • Weekend parks cleanup employee
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)f). Weekend Parks Cleanup Employeep. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)f). Weekend Parks Cleanup Employee - Meyer made a motion to approve Don Warden to clean up the parks on weekends May to October and amend when necessary; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  22. 6Introduction of New Items

    Minutes show a motion approving the Mayor to attend the Mayor's Conference.

    • Mayor's Conference attendance
    Discussion only
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)7). Introduction of New Items: - Rainville made a motion to approve Mayor Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  23. adjournMeeting Adjourned

    Adjourned at 8:50 PM.

    • Adjournment
    Approved
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

16 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M1Meyer made a motion to add Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) Building Code Administrative Citation and CUP as item #2 on the agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Meyer made a motion to add Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) Building Code Administrative Citation and CUP as item #2 on the agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Meyer made a motion to add Leon and Cindy Ohman (Goose Lake Farm and Winery) Building Code Administrative Citation and CUP as item #2 on the agenda; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Rainville made a motion for the following: to approve rescinding the Administrative Citation; direct staff to give the appropriate notice to both the Ohmans and the hearing officer regarding the dismissal of the Administrative Citation; have the building official proceed as necessary under the building code statutes; and to authorize staff to move forward with setting up a hearing for revoking the CUP that was issued for the farm winery on the Ohman property.

    Exact transcript text

    Rainville made a motion for the following: to approve rescinding the Administrative Citation; direct staff to give the appropriate notice to both the Ohmans and the hearing officer regarding the dismissal of the Administrative Citation; have the building official proceed as necessary under the building code statutes; and to authorize staff to move forward with setting up a hearing for revoking the CUP that was issued for the farm winery on the Ohman property.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Rainville made a motion for the following: to approve rescinding the Administrative Citation; direct staff to give the appropriate notice to both the Ohmans and the hearing officer regarding the dismissal of the Administrative Citation; have the building official proceed as necessary under the building code statutes; a…

  • M3Pilon made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the May meeting to obtain additional information regarding the MPCA comments and regulations; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the May meeting to obtain additional information regarding the MPCA comments and regulations; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Roy & Monica Munter - Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation for property located at 19320 Burns Parkway . - Pilon made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the May meeting to obtain additional information regarding the MPCA comments and regulations; Meyer secon…

  • M4Scheffler made a motion to have a joint workshop with P&Z at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to have a joint workshop with P&Z at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)b). Schedule Joint Workshop to discuss Ordinance changes - (Goals: Land Preservation/Senior Housing, i.e. Residential Open Space Preservation) - Scheffler made a motion to have a joint workshop with P&Z at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 22, 2014; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M5Pilon made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-06, an Interim Ordinance Extending An Existing Moratorium on Subdivision, Zoning or Building Permit Applications for Properties Guided for Commercial Land Use by Comprehensive Plan; Meyer seconded.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-06, an Interim Ordinance Extending An Existing Moratorium on Subdivision, Zoning or Building Permit Applications for Properties Guided for Commercial Land Use by Comprehensive Plan; Meyer seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed
    • NScheffler
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)c). Adopt Ord. 2014-06, (Interim Ord. Extending Existing Moratorium) - Pilon made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-06, an Interim Ordinance Extending An Existing Moratorium on Subdivision, Zoning or Building Permit Applications for Properties Guided for Commercial Land Use by Comprehensive Plan; Meyer seconded. Four in…

  • M6Meyer made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-05, an Ordinance amending chapter 9 of the Nowthen City Code to adopt the new state regulations pertaining to individual sewage treatment systems and relocate the provisions for private water supply (wells) to section 6 of this chapter, as presented with recommendations by Liz Stockman; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Meyer made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-05, an Ordinance amending chapter 9 of the Nowthen City Code to adopt the new state regulations pertaining to individual sewage treatment systems and relocate the provisions for private water supply (wells) to section 6 of this chapter, as presented with recommendations by Liz Stockman; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)d). Approve amending of On-site Septic System Ordinance. - Meyer made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2014-05, an Ordinance amending chapter 9 of the Nowthen City Code to adopt the new state regulations pertaining to individual sewage treatment systems and relocate the provisions for private water supply (wells) to section…

  • M7Rainville made a motion to table the purchase of dugout benches until more information is provided; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Rainville made a motion to table the purchase of dugout benches until more information is provided; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Ernie Kohler Field Benches - Rainville said that they discussed the purchase of two benches of dugouts. She thought they would possibly have item descriptions by this meeting, but did not. Rainville made a motion to table the purchase of dugout benches until more information is provided; Pilon seconded. All in favo…

  • M8Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Scheffler made a motion to offer a full time position Phil Dahlheimer at $18, plus the benefits that are outlined in our current administrative policy; Schulz seconded.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to offer a full time position Phil Dahlheimer at $18, plus the benefits that are outlined in our current administrative policy; Schulz seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

    FailedSplit vote
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    • NMeyer
    • YScheffler
    • YSchulz
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)a). Full Time Maintenance/Parks Employee - Scheffler made a motion to offer a full time position Phil Dahlheimer at $18, plus the benefits that are outlined in our current administrative policy; Schulz seconded. Rainville thinks that they need to finalize the administrative policies before they approve hiring someone. …

  • M10Rainville made a motion to table this matter until the Building Official can put together specs for contractors to bid on; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Rainville made a motion to table this matter until the Building Official can put together specs for contractors to bid on; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)b). Concrete Repairs (City Hall Steps - City Offices Front Sidewalk) - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until the Building Official can put together specs for contractors to bid on; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Schulz made a motion to table the water softener repairs until we get specs on the products that were presented and find out if Aquarius installs outside hose-bib's; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    Exact transcript text

    Schulz made a motion to table the water softener repairs until we get specs on the products that were presented and find out if Aquarius installs outside hose-bib's; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)c). Water Softener Repairs and install outside water faucet - Schulz made a motion to table the water softener repairs until we get specs on the products that were presented and find out if Aquarius installs outside hose-bib's; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M12Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NScheffler
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)d). Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount - Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded. Check with Chetz shoes to see if the amount is appropriate to cover what is needed. Four in favor; Scheffler oppose…

  • M13Rainville made a motion to table this matter until they look at the administrative policies again; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to table this matter until they look at the administrative policies again; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)e). Office Hours - Rainville made a motion to table this matter until they look at the administrative policies again; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Meyer made a motion to approve Don Warden to clean up the parks on weekends May to October and amend when necessary; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve Don Warden to clean up the parks on weekends May to October and amend when necessary; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)f). Weekend Parks Cleanup Employee - Meyer made a motion to approve Don Warden to clean up the parks on weekends May to October and amend when necessary; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M15Rainville made a motion to approve Mayor Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve Mayor Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Rainville made a motion to approve Mayor Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Schulz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Dollar amounts in motions

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

  • Total for approved audited claims #8669 through #8719 (selected claims total shown in packet) under consent agenda item approving audited…

    $40,320

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 48City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #8669 THROUGH CLAIM #8719 PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED March 10th, March 11th, and March 24th, 2014PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)Total For Selected Claims $40,319.66p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8669 through Claim #8719, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 10th, 11th and 24th, 2014.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Approved footwear stipend amount; footwear policy itself was tabled.

    $125

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded. Passed(Four in favor; Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.)
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 Council Meeting (2014-04-08)d). Adopt Footwear Policy and approve yearly allocation amount - Pilon made a motion to approve a stipend of $125 and table the Footwear policy until further clarification can be done; Rainville seconded.

  • Treasurer's report total cash in bank accounts as of 03/31/14 (approved under consent agenda financial report).

    $1,312,637

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the consent agenda, as presented; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)Total of all Cash in Bank accounts: * $ 1,312,636.50PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-04-08 CC Packet (2014-04-08)TREASURER'S REPORT as of: 03/31/14

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