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Nowthen City Council meeting, May 13, 2014

City Council

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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The official record of what happened.

One-line summary

The City Council heard a public ethics complaint, tabled the Munter IUP, required a $1,000 escrow for the 3DRC flying-club temporary agreement work, approved park benches, multiple consent items (including crackseal and shared-fire-services resolution), approved city-hall plumbing work, adopted a footwear policy, approved the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac bid contingent on easements, and took several administrative actions.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. ACall to order

    Meeting called to order.

    No action
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Mayor Schulz called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

  2. BApprove/amend the meeting agenda

    Approve amended agenda; remove carnival item.

    Agenda approved as amended; item 5.d removed.

    • agenda
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented and to remove item 5.d. (Request to host carnival); Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. CFloor Items

    Public comment by Randi Erickson regarding ethics and 3DRC/flying club; mentions petition to change to charter city.

    During floor items, resident Randi Erickson criticized the council’s ethics and alleged that Councilmember Pilon was acting unethically in relation to the flying club item on the agenda; she stated she was prepared to file a League of Minnesota Cities ethics complaint and discussed organizing a petition to change Nowthen back to a charter city (a “Home Run Charter”). The minutes record that Pilon and Mayor Schulz cut off her remarks after the time limit, and no council action was taken on her request during floor items.

    Public comments only; no council action recorded under this heading.

    • public_comment
    • ethics_complaint
    • charter_city
    • 3drc
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Floor Items: Randi Erickson of 9285 205th Ave NW stated that she has sat in the Council's chair before and has been on both sides of the chairs.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Ms. Erickson said that Mr. Pilon has put those people front forward before her. He is doing an unethical thing because he is there to represent her.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Ms. Erickson stated that they are prepared to get a petition together by the number of citizens here and turn it back to a Charter City. It is called a Home Run Charter, where the people have more of a say and they can unseat the Council if they don't think the Council is representing them.

  4. 1Sheriff Update

    Lt. Wayne Heath April 2014 calls for service update.

    Update provided; no action recorded.

    • public_safety
    Discussion only
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1). Sheriff Update: Lt. Wayne Heath provided an update of calls for Sheriff's service for the month of April 2014.

  5. 2aRoy & Monica Munter IUP (19320 Burns Parkway)

    Request for an IUP to operate an extended home occupation; allow time for rubble clean-up timeframe.

    The council again delayed action on Roy and Monica Munter’s request for an interim use permit for an extended home occupation at 19320 Burns Parkway. The council voted to table the request to the June 10, 2014 meeting so Munter could put together a timeframe for cleanup of concrete and masonry rubble.

    Tabled to June 10, 2014.

    • munter_iup
    • mpca
    • code_enforcement
    Tabled
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)a). Roy & Monica Munter - Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation for property located at 19320 Burns Parkway. - Scheffler made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the June 10, 2014 meeting, to allow Munter to put together a timeframe for clean-up of the concrete an…

  6. 2b3DRC Flying Club, rocket club and others

    Discuss temporary agreement and whether to require IUP or ordinance amendment; escrow discussion.

    During floor items, resident Randi Erickson criticized the council’s ethics and alleged that Councilmember Pilon was acting unethically in relation to the flying club item on the agenda; she stated she was prepared to file a League of Minnesota Cities ethics complaint and discussed organizing a petition to change Nowthen back to a charter city (a “Home Run Charter”). The minutes record that Pilon and Mayor Schulz cut off her remarks after the time limit, and no council action was taken on her request during floor items.

    The council discussed the 3DRC flying club/rocket club use and a temporary agreement while deciding whether the use should be handled by an interim use permit or an ordinance amendment. The council voted to require the flying club to put up a $1,000 escrow before the city would continue further actions, citing city costs for attorney/planner work to prepare an agreement and pursue next steps.

    Council required escrow before continuing further actions.

    • 3drc
    • iupan_or_ordinance
    • escrow
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)b). 3DRC Flying Club, rocket club and others - Schulz said that it was discussed at the workshop and the consensus of the Council was to approve a temporary agreement with the flying club, while discussing requiring an IUP or Ordinance amendment.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Scheffler made a motion to require that the flying club put up a $1,000 escrow before the City will continue any further actions. Meyer thinks it is a reasonable request and seconded his motion.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Scheffler doesn't think it is unreasonable to ask for a $1,000 escrow. If that is the killing deal, so be it. If they are requesting us to do something, we want to be paid for our time. Schulz said that is only fair to the rest of the residents as well. All in favor; motion carried.

  7. 3aPark Benches for Ernie Koehler Field

    Dedication scheduled June 19, 2014; approve bench bid.

    The council announced the Ernie Koehler Field dedication scheduled for June 19, 2014 at 5:30 PM and directed that RSVPs go to the city offices. The council approved the Hyland bid for $700.91 and directed staff to order the benches.

    Hyland bid approved; staff to order benches.

    • parks
    • ernie_koehler_field
    • bench_purchase
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)a). Park Benches for Ernie Koehler Field - The Ernie Koehler Field dedication is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 5:30 PM.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  8. 4.1Consent agenda item 1.1 — Approve April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)4). Consent Agenda 1.1 Approve the April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutesp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  9. 4.2Consent agenda item 1.2 — Financial Report

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • finance
    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.2 Financial Reportp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  10. 4.3Consent agenda item 1.3 — Approve audited bills (Claims #8720–#8778) and Net Distribution reports (Apr 7, 8, 21; May 5, 2014)

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #8720 through Claim #8778, plus Net Distribution reports dated April 7TH, 8TH, 21ST and May 5TH, 2014.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  11. 4.4Consent agenda item 1.4 — Approve Liquor License for Burns Bottle Shop

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • liquor_license
    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.4 Approve Liquor License for Burns Bottle Shopp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  12. 4.5Consent agenda item 1.5 — Approve Liquor License for Northwoods Bar & Grill

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • liquor_license
    Consent calendar
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.5 Approve Liquor License for Northwoods Bar & Grillp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. 4.6Consent agenda item 1.6 — Approve Liquor License for Bill's Superette

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • liquor_license
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.6 Approve Liquor License for Bill's Superettep. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. 4.7Consent agenda item 1.7 — Approve relocating Farmers Market to Corner of CR22 & CR5

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion (contingent on attorney review of agreement).

    • consent_agenda
    • farmers_market
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.7 Approve relocating Farmers Market to Corner of CR22 & CR5p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. 4.8Consent agenda item 1.8 — Approve Crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • roads
    • maintenance
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.8 Approve Crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutionsp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. 4.9Consent agenda item 1.9 — Adopt Resolution 2014-06 (shared fire services contracting)

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • fire_services
    • shared_services
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.9 Adopt Resolution 2014-06, A Resolution to Contract for Specific work for shared Fire Servicesp. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  17. 4.10Consent agenda item 1.10 — Approve URRWMO 2015 Budget ($2,767.53 - no increase)

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • budget
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.10 Approve URRWMO 2015 Budget - ($2,767.53 - no increase)p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. 4.11Consent agenda item 1.11 — Adopt Resolution 2014-07 (staff direction)

    The council approved the consent agenda items listed in the minutes, including approval of April 8 minutes, the financial report, audited bills (claims #8720–#8778 and listed net distribution report dates), liquor licenses for Burns Bottle Shop, Northwoods Bar & Grill, and Bill’s Superette, relocation of the farmers market, the crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Resolution 2014-06 for shared fire services contracting, approval of the URRWMO 2015 budget ($2,767.53), and adoption of Resolution 2014-07. The consent agenda motion was contingent on attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement.

    Approved within consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution
    Consent calendar
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.11 Adopt Resolution 2014-07 - A Resolution authorizing staff direction.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. 5aWater Softener Repairs and install outside water faucet

    Approve bid from Nowthen Plumbing (not to exceed).

    The council approved a bid from Nowthen Plumbing for water softener repairs and installation of an outside water faucet, for an amount not to exceed $1,450. The vote was 4 in favor with Mayor Schulz opposed.

    Approved 4-1 vote (Schulz opposed).

    • city_hall
    • plumbing
    • facility_maintenance
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)a). Water Softener Repairs and install outside water faucet - Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

  20. 5bAdopt Footwear Policy

    Approve footwear policy and amend allocated amount.

    The council adopted the footwear policy and amended the allocated amount to $140, approving the policy by unanimous vote.

    Allocated amount amended to $140.

    • personnel_policy
    • safety
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)b). Adopt Footwear Policy - Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. 5cApprove Birchwood Lane Construction Bid

    Approve bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating for Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac; contingent on executed easements.

    The council approved the Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating bid for construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac for $7,401.50, contingent on receiving executed easement documents from the property owner.

    Contingent upon executed easement documents from property owner.

    • roads
    • birchwood_lane
    • capital_project
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)c). Approve Birchwood Lane Construction Bid - Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  22. 5dRequest to host a Carnival on City Property in June

    Agenda item removed before discussion.

    Removed from agenda.

    • events
    Withdrawn
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented and to remove item 5.d. (Request to host carnival); Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)d). Request to host a Carnival on City Property in June - Removed

  23. 5eSchedule Budget Workshops

    Council to provide available dates in June.

    Direction given; no motion recorded.

    • budget
    • scheduling
    No action
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)e). Schedule Budget Workshops - Council to provide LaDoucer with available dates in June.

  24. 5fSchedule Administrative Policy Workshops

    Tentative dates May 19 and May 21 at 5:00 (subject to change).

    Tentative schedule set; no motion recorded.

    • policy
    • scheduling
    No action
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)f). Schedule Administrative Policy Workshops - Tentative dates of May 19th, and May 21st at 5:00, but subject to change.

  25. 5gAppoint Council for interviews with Seasonal Workers

    Scheffler and Meyer to perform interviews.

    Assignment recorded; no motion stated.

    • staffing
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)g). Appoint Council for interviews with Seasonal Workers - Scheffler and Meyer will perform the interviews.

  26. 5hRe-address hiring full-time maintenance staff

    Rainville motion to table until Personnel Policy completed; discussion includes PERA on 186th day and training grader.

    The council re-addressed hiring full-time maintenance staff and discussed possibly extending seasonal status, including that extending seasonal employment would require paying toward PERA on the 186th day and operational needs such as training on the grader. The council voted to table the matter until the Personnel Policy is completed, with Scheffler and Schulz opposed.

    Tabled until Personnel Policy completed; vote noted with two opposed.

    • staffing
    • personnel_policy
    • maintenance
    Tabled
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to table the matter until the Personnel Policy is completed.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Three in favor; Scheffler and Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

  27. 5iRepairs to steps and ramp at City Hall

    Safety issue with handicap ramp; file insurance claim and approve temporary stabilization spending.

    After noting a potential safety issue with the handicap ramp due to apparent vehicle damage, the council directed staff to file an insurance claim and approved temporary stabilization expenditures not to exceed $500 while awaiting an insurance adjustor’s review and determination for repairs or replacement.

    Expenditures not to exceed $500 for stabilization pending insurance adjustor review.

    • city_hall
    • facility_maintenance
    • insurance
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)i). Repairs to steps and ramp at City Hall - The Building Official had provided a memo to the Council of a potential safety issue with the handicap ramp, due to damage caused by an apparent vehicle.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  28. 6Introduction of New Items

    Includes fee-split offer from Bill Weiss; specs for recycling center cement work; council attendance at Annual Conference; adjournment.

    The clerk introduced a letter from Bill Weiss stating he was against the fees but agreeable to meet the city on a split of the fees. The council voted to accept a 50/50 split of the fees.

    The council requested that staff have information about recycling center posts for the next council meeting, and voted to have specifications for cement work at the recycling center drafted for the next meeting.

    Multiple motions passed under this heading, plus adjournment.

    • fees
    • recycling_center
    • conference
    • adjournment
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)6). Introduction of New Items: - LaDoucer introduced a letter from Bill Weiss stating he was against the fees, but he was agreeable to meet the City on a split of the fees.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to accept the offer of a 50/50 split of the fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve having specs for cement work at the recycling center drafted for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to approve Council members to attend the Annual Conference; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

14 motions on the record.

  • M1Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented and to remove item 5.d. (Request to host carnival); Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented and to remove item 5.d. (Request to host carnival); Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented and to remove item 5.d. (Request to host carnival); Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Scheffler made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the June 10, 2014 meeting, to allow Munter to put together a timeframe for clean-up of the concrete and masonry rubble; Meyer seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the June 10, 2014 meeting, to allow Munter to put together a timeframe for clean-up of the concrete and masonry rubble; Meyer seconded. All in favor, motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Tabled

    All in favor, motion carried.

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Roy & Monica Munter - Request for an IUP to operate an extended Home Occupation for property located at 19320 Burns Parkway. - Scheffler made a motion to table the request by Roy and Monica Munter for an IUP until the June 10, 2014 meeting, to allow Munter to put together a timeframe for clean-up of the concrete and ma…

  • M3Scheffler made a motion to require that the flying club put up a $1,000 escrow before the City will continue any further actions.

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    Scheffler made a motion to require that the flying club put up a $1,000 escrow before the City will continue any further actions.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Scheffler made a motion to require that the flying club put up a $1,000 escrow before the City will continue any further actions. Meyer thinks it is a reasonable request and seconded his motion.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Scheffler doesn't think it is unreasonable to ask for a $1,000 escrow. If that is the killing deal, so be it. If they are requesting us to do something, we want to be paid for our time. Schulz said that is only fair to the rest of the residents as well. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M4Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M5Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NSchulz
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

  • M7Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Schulz, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Adopt Footwear Policy - Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Approve Birchwood Lane Construction Bid - Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Rainville made a motion to table the matter until the Personnel Policy is completed.

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    Rainville made a motion to table the matter until the Personnel Policy is completed.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled
    • NScheffler
    • NSchulz
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to table the matter until the Personnel Policy is completed. She thinks it is only fair for a staff person to know what policy, benefits and salary rate they are being hired at. Pilon seconded Rainville's motion.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Three in favor; Scheffler and Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

  • M10Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Pilon made a motion to accept the offer of a 50/50 split of the fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to accept the offer of a 50/50 split of the fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to accept the offer of a 50/50 split of the fees; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M12Pilon made a motion to approve having specs for cement work at the recycling center drafted for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve having specs for cement work at the recycling center drafted for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve having specs for cement work at the recycling center drafted for the next meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M13Rainville made a motion to approve Council members to attend the Annual Conference; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve Council members to attend the Annual Conference; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to approve Council members to attend the Annual Conference; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 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.

  • Hyland bid for park benches for Ernie Koehler Field.

    $701

    Motion Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion to approve the Hyland Bid for $700.91 and to have staff order the benches; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Nowthen Plumbing bid for water softener repairs and installation of outside water faucet (not to exceed).

    $1,450

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried. Passed(Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Pilon made a motion to approve the bid from Nowthen Plumbing for an amount not to exceed $1,450; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Schulz opposed. Motion carried.

  • Amended allocated amount for footwear policy.

    $140

    Motion Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Adopt Footwear Policy - Schulz made a motion to approve the footwear policy with an amended allocated amount of $140; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating bid for Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac construction (contingent upon executed easement documents).

    $7,402

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid by Dennis Hall Etd. Excavating, for the construction of the Birchwood Lane cul-de-sac, for $7,401.50; Contingent upon receiving the executed easement documents from the property owner; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Ramp stabilization expenditures not to exceed $500 pending insurance adjustor review.

    $500

    Motion Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)Meyer made a motion for staff to file an insurance claim and to approve expenditures not to exceed $500 to stabilize the ramp until insurance adjustor can review and make a determination of the repairs/replacement; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • URRWMO 2015 Budget (no increase) approved as part of consent agenda.

    $2,768

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.10 Approve URRWMO 2015 Budget - ($2,767.53 - no increase)

  • Asphalt Concrete Solutions cracksealing proposal total shown in packet; consent agenda included 'Approve Crackseal bid with Asphalt Concr…

    $26,510

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 CC Packet (2014-05-13)Total $26,510.00p. 5City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 Council Meeting (2014-05-13)1.8 Approve Crackseal bid with Asphalt Concrete Solutions

  • Resolution 2014-06: total 'not to exceed amount of $18,000' for shared fire services work (draft JPA and relief association analysis).

    $18,000

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 52City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 CC Packet (2014-05-13)WHEREAS, the total of the not to exceed amount of $18,000 will be distributed among the cities using the weighted cost share model that the study group has endorsed

  • Resolution 2014-06: Nowthen share 'This equates to ... $1,800 for Nowthen'.

    $1,800

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented contingent upon attorney review and approval of the Farmers Market Rental Agreement; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 52City Council Meeting — 2014-05-13 CC Packet (2014-05-13)This equates to $12,060 for Ramsey, $3,780 for St. Francis, $1,800 for Nowthen and $360 for Bethel.

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