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Nowthen City Council meeting, April 14, 2015

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

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Council continued the Bourbon Room liquor license and related Eastey site permits to April 27, approved Connelly IUPs, accepted the crack sealing quote, set up seasonal hiring, approved several consent items (including claims, audit, and Resolution 2015-07), and took actions on computer security, chamber membership, recycling-center concrete, and staffing.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. PHPublic hearing: The Bourbon Room liquor license application (On-Sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m.)

    Request by Andrew B. Parizek, The Long Horn Group LLC #2, d/b/a The Bourbon Room, for an On-Sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license at 19735 Iguana St. NW, Suite 102.

    The council held a public hearing on the requested on-sale liquor, Sunday sales, and optional 2:00 a.m. license for The Bourbon Room at 19735 Iguana St. NW (the former Backroads banquet building). Many residents and Northwoods Bar and Grill owners/employees spoke for and against issuing another nearby liquor license. At the applicant’s request, the council continued the public hearing and liquor-license matter to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015.

    Continued to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

    • Bourbon Room liquor license
    Continued
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request by Andrew B. Parizek, The Long Horn Group LLC #2, d/b/a/ The Bourbon Room, for an On-Sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m. Intoxicating Liquor License at the property generally known as 19735 Iguana St. NW, Suite 102, Nowthen, Minnesota.p. 1Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Mayor Pilon opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM. Pilon stated that the City has received a request by the applicant to continue the meeting to get more information presented to the City and for more background information.p. 6Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion that at the request of the Long Horn Group #2 LLC dba The Burbon Room and Sam Eastey and Eastey Trucking, LLC the public hearing and Sam Eastey's requests for an Interim User Permit to allow an outdoor patio on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial; Interim User Permit to allow off-street parking facilitie…
  2. 1Sheriff Update

    • Sheriff update
    Discussion only
    p. 6Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Sheriff Update - Lt. Wayne Heath provided an update of calls for Sheriff Services for the month of March 2015.
  3. 2Floor Items

    Public comment (3 minutes).

    • public comment
    Discussion only
    p. 6Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)2). Floor Items: -
  4. 3Nowthen Heritage Festival Donation

    Tabled until May 12, 2015.

    • Nowthen Heritage Festival
    Tabled
    p. 8Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)3). Nowthen Heritage Festival Donation - Tabled until May 12, 2015
  5. 4Nowthen Farmers Market - Budget Request

    The council heard a Farmers Market budget request and discussed replacing personal equipment in the market trailer with city-owned items, trailer storage, and having council involvement at the market. The council ultimately approved $1,500 for the market budget and replacement of personal items, appointed Nick Stoltz as Assistant Coordinator, and appointed Mary Rainville as liaison.

    Approved (amended) at $1,500 and made appointments for assistant coordinator and liaison.

    • Nowthen Farmers Market
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)4). Nowthen Farmers Market - Budget Requestp. 8Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Nowthen Farmers Market - Budget Request - Lynda Kolasa is asking for a budget request of $1,091.07.p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items; Rainville seconded the amendments. All in favor; motion carried.
  6. 5aPlanning and Zoning: Bourbon Room liquor license

    On-Sale, Sunday Sales and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license at 19735 Iguana St.

    The council held a public hearing on the requested on-sale liquor, Sunday sales, and optional 2:00 a.m. license for The Bourbon Room at 19735 Iguana St. NW (the former Backroads banquet building). Many residents and Northwoods Bar and Grill owners/employees spoke for and against issuing another nearby liquor license. At the applicant’s request, the council continued the public hearing and liquor-license matter to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015.

    Continued to April 27, 2015.

    • Bourbon Room liquor license
    Continued
    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)5). Planning and Zoning a). Andrew B. Parizek - The Long Horn Group LLC, d/b/s The Bourbon Room, for an On-Sale, Sunday Sales and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license at the property located at 19735 Iguana St. - Request continued to Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
  7. 5b1Planning and Zoning: Sam Eastey IUP for outdoor patio

    Interim Use Permit for outdoor patio (C-1 Commercial).

    The council had three land-use requests for the Eastey property in the commercial district: an interim use permit for an outdoor patio, an interim use permit for joint parking, and a conditional use permit to deviate from a five-foot parking lot setback. At the request of the applicants, these items were continued to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015.

    Continued to April 27, 2015.

    • Eastey permits at 19735 Iguana St
    Continued
    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)b). Sam Eastey (PID 20-33-25-43-0008 & 20-33-25-44-0022) 1). An Interim Use Permit to allow an outdoor patio on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial, according to Section 11-3-8 of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance; Request continued to Monday, April 27, 2015.
  8. 5b2Planning and Zoning: Sam Eastey IUP for joint parking

    Interim Use Permit for joint use off-street parking facilities.

    The council had three land-use requests for the Eastey property in the commercial district: an interim use permit for an outdoor patio, an interim use permit for joint parking, and a conditional use permit to deviate from a five-foot parking lot setback. At the request of the applicants, these items were continued to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015.

    Continued to April 27, 2015.

    • Eastey permits at 19735 Iguana St
    Continued
    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)2). An Interim Use Permit to allow off-street parking facilities by joint use as allowed under Section 11-6-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance; Request continued to Monday, April 27, 2015.
  9. 5b3Planning and Zoning: Sam Eastey CUP for parking lot setback deviation

    Conditional Use Permit to deviate from five (5) foot parking lot setback requirement.

    The council had three land-use requests for the Eastey property in the commercial district: an interim use permit for an outdoor patio, an interim use permit for joint parking, and a conditional use permit to deviate from a five-foot parking lot setback. At the request of the applicants, these items were continued to a special public meeting on April 27, 2015.

    Continued to April 27, 2015.

    • Eastey permits at 19735 Iguana St
    Continued
    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)3). A Conditional Use Permit from Section 11- of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance to allow deviation from the required five (5) foot parking lot setback. Request continued to Monday, April 27, 2015.
  10. 5c1Planning and Zoning: Connelly IUP for craft house (Nowthen Getaway Craft House)

    Interim Use Permit for operation of a craft house within C-1 District (8060 Viking Blvd NW).

    The council approved three interim use permits for Glen and Janice Connelly at 8060 Viking Boulevard NW: legalizing operation of the Nowthen Getaway craft house, allowing expansion of the outdoor storage area, and legalizing outdoor used automobile sales. Each approval was as recommended by the planner and Planning & Zoning Commission and subject to conditions in the City Council Findings & Decision documents dated April 14, 2015.

    • Connelly IUPs at 8060 Viking Blvd
    Approved
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)1). Request for an Interim Use Permit to allow operation of a craft house within a C-1 Commercial District under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.8. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the …
  11. 5c2Planning and Zoning: Connelly IUP for outdoor storage expansion

    Interim Use Permit to allow expansion of the outdoor storage area (8060 Viking Blvd NW).

    The council approved three interim use permits for Glen and Janice Connelly at 8060 Viking Boulevard NW: legalizing operation of the Nowthen Getaway craft house, allowing expansion of the outdoor storage area, and legalizing outdoor used automobile sales. Each approval was as recommended by the planner and Planning & Zoning Commission and subject to conditions in the City Council Findings & Decision documents dated April 14, 2015.

    • Connelly IUPs at 8060 Viking Blvd
    Approved
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)2). Request for an Interim Use Permit to allow expansion of the outdoor storage area under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.3. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings …
  12. 5c3Planning and Zoning: Connelly IUP for outdoor used auto sales

    Interim Use Permit to legalize outdoor sales of used automobiles (8060 Viking Blvd NW).

    The council approved three interim use permits for Glen and Janice Connelly at 8060 Viking Boulevard NW: legalizing operation of the Nowthen Getaway craft house, allowing expansion of the outdoor storage area, and legalizing outdoor used automobile sales. Each approval was as recommended by the planner and Planning & Zoning Commission and subject to conditions in the City Council Findings & Decision documents dated April 14, 2015.

    • Connelly IUPs at 8060 Viking Blvd
    Approved
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)3). Request for an Interim Use Permit to legalize outdoor sales of used automobiles under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.3. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings &…
  13. 6aRoad and Bridge: Crack Seal Plan Quotes

    The council reviewed crack sealing quotes and approved the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $23,602.28 for crack sealing services.

    Approved quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc.

    • Crack sealing
    Approved
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)a). Crack Seal Plan Quotes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  14. 6bRoad and Bridge: Dust Control

    The council began discussion on dust control, with Rainville citing that she found another company and was able to get a $24,000 quote. The council tabled dust control to the May meeting to gather and review more information.

    Tabled until the May meeting to seek additional information/quotes.

    • Dust control
    Tabled
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Rainville amended her motion to table the dust control until the May meeting; Bettinger seconded the amendment. All in favor; motion carried.
  15. 6cRoad and Bridge: Seasonal Employee(s)

    The council rehired Steve Bucholz as a part-time worker at $14 per hour, tabled hiring of an additional seasonal employee until May, and directed staff to run an ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker starting at $9.50 per hour with staff screening applicants for May council recommendations. The council also hired Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help at $13.50 per hour.

    Rehired one seasonal worker and took actions to advertise for another; tabled hiring of another seasonal employee until May.

    • Seasonal employees
    Approved
    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Seasonal Employee(s) - Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to table the hiring of another seasonal employee until the May meeting; Rainville seconded.p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting; Rainville seconded.
  16. 7aPark and Recreation: Northwest Diamonds maintenance in lieu of payment

    The council approved a contract with Northwest Diamonds for softball field maintenance in lieu of payment, set dates for offenders to repair park damage (with an added effort to include parents/legal guardians), tabled backstop repairs until it can be presented to the Ramsey Lions, and voted to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD for $30,000 with the balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund.

    • Park maintenance agreements
    Approved
    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Northwest Diamonds - Request for Maintenance in lieu of payment - Bettinger made a motion to approve a contract with Northwest Diamond for maintenance of the softball field in lieu of payment; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried
  17. 7bPark and Recreation: Park Damage - schedule work date

    The council approved a contract with Northwest Diamonds for softball field maintenance in lieu of payment, set dates for offenders to repair park damage (with an added effort to include parents/legal guardians), tabled backstop repairs until it can be presented to the Ramsey Lions, and voted to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD for $30,000 with the balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund.

    Scheduled repair date and added motion to attempt to include parents/legal guardians.

    • Park damage repair
    Approved
    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Park Damage - Schedule Work Date for Offenders - Pilon made a motion to schedule a date, for the offenders to repair the damage they did at the park, for May 9th with a rainy day of May 16th. Bettinger seconded.p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Rainville made a motion to attempt to include the parents or legal guardians and encourage attendance by the adults that did the damage at the park; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  18. 7cPark and Recreation: Backstop repairs - Nowthen Memorial Park

    The council approved a contract with Northwest Diamonds for softball field maintenance in lieu of payment, set dates for offenders to repair park damage (with an added effort to include parents/legal guardians), tabled backstop repairs until it can be presented to the Ramsey Lions, and voted to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD for $30,000 with the balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund.

    Tabled until presented to the Ramsey Lions; also voted to cash in and repurchase a Park & Trail Fund CD.

    • Memorial Park backstop
    • Park & Trail Fund CD
    Tabled
    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Backstop Repairs - Nowthen Memorial Park - Bettinger has asked for this to be placed on the Ramsey Lions agenda for discussion. Bettinger made a motion to table the issue until it is presented to the Ramsey Lions; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler amended his motion to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD in the amount of $30,000, with the remaining balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund; Bettinger seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  19. 7dPark and Recreation: Woodchips - Morton Farm Preserve

    • Morton Farm Preserve woodchips
    Tabled
    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Woodchips - Morton Farm Preserve - Pilon made a motion to table this; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  20. 8.1Consent Agenda: Approve March 10, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

    Approved via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.1 Approve the March 10, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  21. 8.2Consent Agenda: Financial Report

    Approved via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Financial report
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.2 Financial Reportp. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  22. 8.3Consent Agenda: Approve all audited bills (claims) and net distribution reports

    Claims #9354 through #3410 plus net distribution reports dated March 9, March 10, March 17, March 24, and April 6, 2015.

    Approved via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9354 through Claim # 3410, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 9th, March 10th, March 17th, March 24th and April 6, 2015p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  23. 8.4Consent Agenda: Approve Claim #9348 (The Planning Co.)

    Removed for discussion last month.

    Approved via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Planning Company claim
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.4 Approve Claim #9348 (The Planning Co.) - Removed for discussion last monthp. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  24. 8.5Consent Agenda: Adopt Resolution 2015-07 - Vacating Drainage Easement

    Adopted via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Tokar drainage easement vacation
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.5 Adopt Resolution 2015-07 - Vacating Drainage Easementp. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  25. 8.6Consent Agenda: Approve 2015 Audit Report

    Approved via consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Audit
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)1.6 Approve 2015 Audit Reportp. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  26. 9aCouncil Items: Architectural Review Committee meeting request by Richard Halldorson

    Motion directed inquiry to City Planner for recommendations.

    • Halldorson property / ARC
    Approved
    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Architectural Review Committee Meeting - Request by Richard Halldorson - Pilon made a motion to inquire with the City Planner for recommendations, based on Mr. Halldorson's comments during floor items; Rainville seconded.
  27. 9bCouncil Items: Council direction for unfinished home at 6334 229th Ave

    Expired building permit; direction on new permit, fees, and timeline.

    The council directed that the Rustads may purchase a new building permit and move forward with the incomplete home project, with the building official to work with them. The council set a completion target of fall 2017 and directed that Attorney Ruppe prepare an agreement (including proving financing and extending the letter of credit) for presentation in May.

    Allowed new permit; set completion by fall 2017 and directed attorney to draft agreement and LOC extension for May.

    • Rustad unfinished home 6334 229th Ave
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)Direction - Unfinished home - 6334 229th Ave c). Data Practice Request Form d). RB's Computer - Security Upgrades e). Renew Chamber of Commerce Membership f). Concrete Work - Recycling Center Concrete Quotes g). Local Government Official Mep. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to allow the Rustads to purchase another building permit and move forward with the project and for the Building Official to work with the Rustads to get this project moving forward and that the project be completed by fall 2017 and to have Ruppe put together an agreement, prove financing, extend…
  28. 9cCouncil Items: Data Practice Request Form

    Tabled until May.

    • Data practices
    Tabled
    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)c). Data Practice Request Form - Tabled until May
  29. 9dCouncil Items: RB's Computer - Security Upgrades

    The council approved RB’s Computer security upgrades, after the item had been previously discussed and tabled at an earlier meeting.

    • IT security upgrades
    Approved
    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)RB's Computer - Security Upgrades - Bettinger made a motion to approve the security upgrades; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  30. 9eCouncil Items: Renew Chamber of Commerce Membership

    The council approved renewing the City’s Chamber of Commerce membership with a $230.00 contribution.

    Approved $230.00 contribution.

    • Chamber membership
    Approved
    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Renew Chamber of Commerce Membership - Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  31. 9fCouncil Items: Concrete Work - Recycling Center Concrete Quotes

    The council approved Majestic Masonry’s bid for recycling center concrete work after discussing whether city staff should remove the concrete and noting differences among bids, including concerns about risk and demolition scope. The vote carried 3-1 with Bettinger opposed.

    Approved bid from Majestic Masonry after discussion about demolition by staff.

    • Recycling Center concrete
    Approved
    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Concrete Work - Recycling Center Concrete Quotes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid from Majestic Masonry.p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Three in favor; Bettinger opposed; motion carried.
  32. 9gCouncil Items: Local Government Official Meeting - request for approval to attend

    Approved attendance for any council member; meals not reimbursed (3-1 vote with Rainville opposed).

    • Council travel/meetings
    Approved
    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve any Council Member who wants to attend the LGO Meeting, but that they pay for their own meals; Pilon seconded.p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Three in favor; Rainville opposed.
  33. 9hCouncil Items: Security issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None facility

    Councilmembers discussed concerns about security issues at the Volunteers of America/Bar None facility and asked staff to obtain records showing how much sheriff and fire department time is being spent there. The council tabled the discussion until May while noting the attorney was looking into an ordinance or enforceable document.

    Tabled until May; staff to obtain records; attorney looking into ordinance/enforceable document.

    • VOA/Bar None security
    Tabled
    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Security Issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None Facility - The Council would like to see how much time is being spent at the facility by the Sheriff's Dept. and the Fire Dept. Staff can see about obtaining some records on this. Pilon said that the attorney is looking into opportunities for an ordinance or an enforcea…p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until May; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  34. 9iCouncil Items: URRWMO

    Without a formal motion, the council reached consensus to summon the URRWMO representative for Nowthen or the chairman to attend the May workshop to provide an update on what the organization is doing.

    Consensus direction (no motion recorded) to summon URRWMO representative/chairman to May workshop.

    • URRWMO
    No action
    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)URRWMO - Council consensus is to summon the URRWMO representative of Nowthen or the chairman to attend our May workshop to give us an update and see what they are doing to work on this.
  35. 9jCouncil Items: Employment discussion (Jason Belair full-time)

    Motion to have attorney talk with supervisor and advise council.

    • Employee status Jason Belair
    Approved
    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Employment Discussion - LaDoucer stated that staff recommendation is not to offer full time to Jason Belair.p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to have the attorney talk with the supervisor and then advise the Council accordingly; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  36. 9kCouncil Items: Request for temporary office help

    The council rehired Steve Bucholz as a part-time worker at $14 per hour, tabled hiring of an additional seasonal employee until May, and directed staff to run an ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker starting at $9.50 per hour with staff screening applicants for May council recommendations. The council also hired Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help at $13.50 per hour.

    Hired Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help at $13.50/hr.

    • Temporary office help
    Approved
    p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Request for temporary office help - Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

31 motions on the record.

  • M1Pilon made a motion that at the request of the Long Horn Group #2 LLC dba The Burbon Room and Sam Eastey and Eastey Trucking, LLC the public hearing and Sam Eastey's requests for an Interim User Permit to allow an outdoor patio on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial; Interim User Permit to allow off-street parking facilities by joint use as allowed under Section 11-6-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance and a Conditional Use Permit from Section 11- of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance to allow deviation from the required five (5) foot parking lot setback; will be continued to a Special Public Meeting on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 PM at the City Hall.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion that at the request of the Long Horn Group #2 LLC dba The Burbon Room and Sam Eastey and Eastey Trucking, LLC the public hearing and Sam Eastey's requests for an Interim User Permit to allow an outdoor patio on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial; Interim User Permit to allow off-street parking facilities by joint use as allowed under Section 11-6-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance and a Conditional Use Permit from Section 11- of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance to allow deviation from the required five (5) foot parking lot setback; will be continued to a Special Public Meeting on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 PM at the City Hall.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion that at the request of the Long Horn Group #2 LLC dba The Burbon Room and Sam Eastey and Eastey Trucking, LLC the public hearing and Sam Eastey's requests for an Interim User Permit to allow an outdoor patio on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial; Interim User Permit to allow off-street parking facilitie…
  • M2Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda, as amended.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda, as amended.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville would like to table item 9.c., Data Practices Policy to the May Council Meeting. Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda, as amended. Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M3Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for a donation of $1,091.07;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for a donation of $1,091.07;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Outcome unrecorded

    Motion was amended before final vote.

    p. 8Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Nowthen Farmers Market - Budget Request - Lynda Kolasa is asking for a budget request of $1,091.07. Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for a donation of $1,091.07; Rainville seconded.
  • M4Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items; Rainville seconded the amendments. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M5Pilon made a motion to appoint Nick Stoltz as the Assistant Coordinator;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to appoint Nick Stoltz as the Assistant Coordinator;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to appoint Nick Stoltz as the Assistant Coordinator; Rainville seconded. Scheffler doesn't understand why they have to give approval to a volunteer. Lynda said that for safeguard purposes and since there is money involved and the use of keys. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M6Pilon made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville as a liaison to the Farmers Market;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville as a liaison to the Farmers Market;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to appoint Mary Rainville as a liaison to the Farmers Market; Rainville seconded. Rainville is happy to do it without requesting for reimbursement. Scheffler stated that the liaison would not have any power to give approval for anything. That is still something that would still have to get Council a…
  • M7Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, dated April 14, 2015;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, dated April 14, 2015;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)1). Request for an Interim Use Permit to allow operation of a craft house within a C-1 Commercial District under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.8. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the …
  • M8Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, dated April 14, 2015;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, dated April 14, 2015;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)2). Request for an Interim Use Permit to allow expansion of the outdoor storage area under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.3. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings …
  • M9Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, and April 14, 2015;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings & Decision, Interim Use Permit, and April 14, 2015;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)3). Request for an Interim Use Permit to legalize outdoor sales of used automobiles under the terms of Section 11-3-8, d.3. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an IUP, as recommended by the City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the conditions set forth in the City Council Findings &…
  • M10Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)a). Crack Seal Plan Quotes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M11Rainville amended her motion to table the dust control until the May meeting;.

    Exact transcript text

    Rainville amended her motion to table the dust control until the May meeting;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Rainville amended her motion to table the dust control until the May meeting; Bettinger seconded the amendment. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M12Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Seasonal Employee(s) - Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M13Pilon made a motion to table the hiring of another seasonal employee until the May meeting;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to table the hiring of another seasonal employee until the May meeting;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to table the hiring of another seasonal employee until the May meeting; Rainville seconded.p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)All in favor; motion carried.
  • M14Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting; Rainville seconded. Rainville would like to review all the applications.…
  • M15Bettinger made a motion to approve a contract with Northwest Diamond for maintenance of the softball field in lieu of payment;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve a contract with Northwest Diamond for maintenance of the softball field in lieu of payment;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Northwest Diamonds - Request for Maintenance in lieu of payment - Bettinger made a motion to approve a contract with Northwest Diamond for maintenance of the softball field in lieu of payment; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried
  • M16Pilon made a motion to schedule a date, for the offenders to repair the damage they did at the park, for May 9th with a rainy day of May 16th.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to schedule a date, for the offenders to repair the damage they did at the park, for May 9th with a rainy day of May 16th.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to schedule a date, for the offenders to repair the damage they did at the park, for May 9th with a rainy day of May 16th. Bettinger seconded.p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)All in favor; motion carried.
  • M17Rainville made a motion to attempt to include the parents or legal guardians and encourage attendance by the adults that did the damage at the park;.

    Exact transcript text

    Rainville made a motion to attempt to include the parents or legal guardians and encourage attendance by the adults that did the damage at the park;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Rainville made a motion to attempt to include the parents or legal guardians and encourage attendance by the adults that did the damage at the park; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M18Bettinger made a motion to table the issue until it is presented to the Ramsey Lions;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to table the issue until it is presented to the Ramsey Lions;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Backstop Repairs - Nowthen Memorial Park - Bettinger has asked for this to be placed on the Ramsey Lions agenda for discussion. Bettinger made a motion to table the issue until it is presented to the Ramsey Lions; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M19Scheffler amended his motion to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD in the amount of $30,000, with the remaining balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler amended his motion to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD in the amount of $30,000, with the remaining balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler amended his motion to cash in a Park and Trail Fund CD and repurchase a CD in the amount of $30,000, with the remaining balance going back into the Park and Trail Fund; Bettinger seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M20Pilon made a motion to table this;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to table this;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Woodchips - Morton Farm Preserve - Pilon made a motion to table this; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M21Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M22Pilon made a motion to inquire with the City Planner for recommendations, based on Mr. Halldorson's comments during floor items;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to inquire with the City Planner for recommendations, based on Mr. Halldorson's comments during floor items;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 12Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Architectural Review Committee Meeting - Request by Richard Halldorson - Pilon made a motion to inquire with the City Planner for recommendations, based on Mr. Halldorson's comments during floor items; Rainville seconded.p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)All in favor; motion carried.
  • M23Scheffler made a motion to allow the Rustads to purchase another building permit and move forward with the project and for the Building Official to work with the Rustads to get this project moving forward and that the project be completed by fall 2017 and to have Ruppe put together an agreement, prove financing, extend the LOC and to present it to the Council in May;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to allow the Rustads to purchase another building permit and move forward with the project and for the Building Official to work with the Rustads to get this project moving forward and that the project be completed by fall 2017 and to have Ruppe put together an agreement, prove financing, extend the LOC and to present it to the Council in May;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to allow the Rustads to purchase another building permit and move forward with the project and for the Building Official to work with the Rustads to get this project moving forward and that the project be completed by fall 2017 and to have Ruppe put together an agreement, prove financing, extend…
  • M24Bettinger made a motion to approve the security upgrades;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve the security upgrades;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)RB's Computer - Security Upgrades - Bettinger made a motion to approve the security upgrades; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M25Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce;.

    Exact transcript text

    Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Renew Chamber of Commerce Membership - Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M26Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid from Majestic Masonry.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid from Majestic Masonry.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    Three in favor; Bettinger opposed; motion carried.

    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Concrete Work - Recycling Center Concrete Quotes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the bid from Majestic Masonry. The Council discussed that City staff could remove the concrete and it would be cheaper. Rainville seconded.p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Three in favor; Bettinger opposed; motion carried.
  • M27Bettinger made a motion to approve any Council Member who wants to attend the LGO Meeting, but that they pay for their own meals;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to approve any Council Member who wants to attend the LGO Meeting, but that they pay for their own meals;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    Three in favor; Rainville opposed.

    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to approve any Council Member who wants to attend the LGO Meeting, but that they pay for their own meals; Pilon seconded.p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Three in favor; Rainville opposed.
  • M28Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until May;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until May;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 14Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until May; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M29Scheffler made a motion to have the attorney talk with the supervisor and then advise the Council accordingly;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to have the attorney talk with the supervisor and then advise the Council accordingly;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler made a motion to have the attorney talk with the supervisor and then advise the Council accordingly; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M30Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour;.

    Exact transcript text

    Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Request for temporary office help - Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
  • M31Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 PM;.

    Exact transcript text

    Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 PM;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 PM; Rainville 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.

  • Crack sealing quote approved from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc.

    $23,602

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 10Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Crack Seal Plan Quotes - Scheffler made a motion to approve the quote from ACS Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. for an amount of $23,602.28; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-04-14)Quote Total (Contract Price) $ 23,602.28
  • Farmers Market budget approved (amended) and to replace Kolasa's personal items.

    $1,500

    Motion Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 9Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Scheffler amended his motion to approve $1,500 for the Farmers Market budget and to replace Kolasa's personal items; Rainville seconded the amendments. All in favor; motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet (2015-04-14)$1,091.07
  • Chamber of Commerce membership contribution approved.

    $230

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 13Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Renew Chamber of Commerce Membership - Pilon made a motion to approve the $230.00 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-04-14)Annual Membership Dues (1 to 5 FT employees) 230.00
  • Rehiring Steve Bucholz as part time worker at $14 per hour.

    $14

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Seasonal Employee(s) - Scheffler made a motion to approve rehiring Steve Bucholz as a part time worker at $14 per hour; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-04-14)Like to ask council to bring Steve back as part time at 14.00 per hour to work in parks and other duties as needed.
  • Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker ad to start at $9.50 per hour.

    $10

    Motion Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 11Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Pilon made a motion to run the ad for a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, place it on the website and collect applications starting at $9.50 per hour; staff can than screen the applicants and make recommendations to the Council at the May meeting; Rainville seconded.
  • Temporary part-time office help (Leigh Ann) approved at $13.50 per hour.

    $14

    Motion Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour; Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 15Public Hearing & City Council Meeting — 2015-04-14 PH & City Council Minutes (2015-04-14)Request for temporary office help - Scheffler made a motion to hire Leigh Ann as temporary part-time office help, with a salary rate of $13.50 per hour; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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