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Nowthen City Council meeting, May 12, 2015

City Council

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

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Minutes

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One-line summary

Council approved a $2,500 Nowthen Heritage Festival donation, granted liquor license components for The Bourbon Room (on-sale and Sunday sales approved; 2:00 a.m. closing denied with 1:00 a.m. recommended), approved multiple planning/zoning items, authorized dust control for $19,596.28, accepted a $7,500 Ramsey Lions donation, approved $4,345 backstop repairs, addressed several code enforcement cases, discussed a $50,000 offer for a city lot in closed session and countered at $78,400, and approved special-meeting pay of $50.

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. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    • meeting_procedure
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Pilon added item 9.m. Council Reimbursement for Special Meeting. Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  2. A2Sheriff Update

    • public_safety
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)1). Sheriff Update - Lt. Wayne Heath provided an update of calls for Sheriff Services for the month of April 2015.

  3. A3Floor Items

    Public comment period.

    • public_comment
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)2). Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have. (You will have no more than 3 minutes to state your comments)p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)2). Floor Items: Eric Mahutga, of 7560 Viking Blvd., stated that he wanted to comment on a few items that were discussed in the last workshop.

  4. A4Nowthen Heritage Festival Donation

    Donation request (packet requested $2,500.00).

    The council considered the Heritage Festival Committee’s request for city support and approved a $2,500 donation. During discussion, councilmembers asked to see the festival’s budget and expenditures so the city can explain where funds go; the committee said providing that information would not be a problem. The donation passed on a 3–2 vote, with Bettinger and Scheffler recorded as opposed.

    Approved 3-2.

    • nowthen_heritage_festival
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)We hope that you will be able to make a contribution of $2,500.00.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)3). Nowthen Heritage Festival Donation - Teresa Copeland stated that the Heritage Festival Committee is a nonprofit that has been in existence since 2008. They would really appreciate a donation again this year. Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  5. A5Bourbon Room Liquor License Request (19735 Iguana St.)

    Request by Andrew B. Parizek for on-sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license.

    The council acted on a liquor license request for The Bourbon Room at 19735 Iguana St. It approved the on-sale intoxicating liquor license and Sunday sales. The council denied the requested 2:00 a.m. closing and instead recommended a 1:00 a.m. closing, citing resident input and consistency with existing hours; the denial passed 3–2 with Bettinger and Scheffler opposed.

    On-sale and Sunday sales approved; 2:00 a.m. closing denied with 1:00 a.m. recommended.

    • bourbon_room_liquor_license
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)4). Bourbon Room Liquor License Request - A request by Andrew B. Parizek for an on-sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license at the property located at 19735 Iguana St.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)4). Bourbon Room Liquor License Request - A request by Andrew B. Parizek for an on-sale, Sunday Sales, and 2:00 a.m. intoxicating liquor license at the property located at 19735 Iguana St. -p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). On-Sale - Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an on- sale liquor license; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). ). Sunday Sales - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Sunday Sales; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). 2:00 a.m. - Rainville made a motion to deny the 2:00 a.m. closing and recommend for 1:00 a.m. closing; Reighard seconded.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  6. A6aPlanning & Zoning: Dave Perkins (PID 21-33-25-33-0021) — Variance for accessory building size

    Variance from Section 11-3-8 E to allow sum of accessory buildings to exceed 30% of principal building size.

    For Dave Perkins’ C-1 property at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard, the council approved a variance for accessory building size and an interim use permit for outdoor storage, consistent with staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations (with changes discussed at the council workshop). For the remaining requests—an interim use permit to re-establish the residential use and a conditional use permit for multiple principal uses—the council continued both to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted, reflecting staff discussion that a settlement agreement could address the existing house issue.

    • perkins_pid_21-33-25-33-0021
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)a). Dave Perkins - (PID 21-33-25-33-0021) 1\. A Variance from Section 11-3-8 E. to allow the square footage sum of an accessory buildings to exceed 30 percent of the principal building size;p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)1\. A Variance from Section 11-3-8 E. to allow the square footage sum of an accessory buildings to exceed 30 percent of the principal building size; - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a Variance by Dave Perkins, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council worksh…

  7. A6bPlanning & Zoning: Dave Perkins (PID 21-33-25-33-0021) — IUP for outdoor storage

    Interim Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage area under Section 11-3-8D.4.

    For Dave Perkins’ C-1 property at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard, the council approved a variance for accessory building size and an interim use permit for outdoor storage, consistent with staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations (with changes discussed at the council workshop). For the remaining requests—an interim use permit to re-establish the residential use and a conditional use permit for multiple principal uses—the council continued both to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted, reflecting staff discussion that a settlement agreement could address the existing house issue.

    • perkins_pid_21-33-25-33-0021
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)2\. An Interim Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage are under the the terms of Section 11-3-8D.4:p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)2\. An Interim Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage area under the terms of Section 11-3-8D.4: - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an Interim Use Permit, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  8. A6cPlanning & Zoning: Dave Perkins — IUP to re-establish residential use

    IUP to re-establish residential use in existing structure (memo dated May 6, 2015).

    For Dave Perkins’ C-1 property at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard, the council approved a variance for accessory building size and an interim use permit for outdoor storage, consistent with staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations (with changes discussed at the council workshop). For the remaining requests—an interim use permit to re-establish the residential use and a conditional use permit for multiple principal uses—the council continued both to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted, reflecting staff discussion that a settlement agreement could address the existing house issue.

    Continued to June meeting to allow settlement agreement drafting.

    • perkins_pid_21-33-25-33-0021
    • settlement_agreement
    Continued
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)3\. An Interim Use Permit to allow re-establishment of the residential use (in the existing structure) according to Section 11-3-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)3\. An Interim Use Permit to allow re-establishment of the residential use (in the existing structure) according to Section 11-3-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015 - Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in fa…

  9. A6dPlanning & Zoning: Dave Perkins — CUP for multiple principal uses

    Conditional Use Permit for multiple principal uses on a single property (memo dated May 6, 2015).

    For Dave Perkins’ C-1 property at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard, the council approved a variance for accessory building size and an interim use permit for outdoor storage, consistent with staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations (with changes discussed at the council workshop). For the remaining requests—an interim use permit to re-establish the residential use and a conditional use permit for multiple principal uses—the council continued both to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted, reflecting staff discussion that a settlement agreement could address the existing house issue.

    Continued to June meeting to allow settlement agreement drafting.

    • perkins_pid_21-33-25-33-0021
    • settlement_agreement
    Continued
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)4\. A Conditional Use Permit for multiple principal uses on a single property. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)4\. A Conditional Use Permit for multiple principal uses on a single property. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015 - Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  10. A6ePlanning & Zoning: Murey, Beverly and Adam Ulferts (PID 24-33-25-31-0008) — IUP for outdoor storage

    IUP to allow outdoor storage on C-1 parcel.

    The council approved an interim use permit for outdoor storage for Beverly and Adam Ulferts’ C-1 property at 19960 Saint Francis Boulevard, as recommended by Planning & Zoning and the city planner, with changes discussed at the council workshop.

    • ulferts_pid_24-33-25-31-0008
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)b). Murey, Beverly and Adam Ulferts (PID 24-33-25-31-0008) - A Request for an Interim Use permit to allow outdoor storage on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial, according to Section 11-3-8 of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). Murey, Beverly and Adam Ulferts (PID 24-33-25-31-0008) - A Request for an Interim Use permit to allow outdoor storage on a parcel zoned C-1, Commercial, according to Section 11-3-8 of the Nowthen Zoning Ordinance. (This property encompasses 4.55 acres and contains a residence within which Adam Ulferts resides and c…

  11. A6fPlanning & Zoning: Brad Brecht (PID 06-33-25-33-0006) — Variance for accessory building location

    Variance to allow a +/- 50x70 accessory building slightly forward of front of house, closer to centerline of Iman St.

    The council approved Brad Brecht’s request for a variance to place a new accessory building slightly forward of the house (closer to Iman Street), based on Planning & Zoning and planner recommendations.

    • brecht_pid_06-33-25-33-0006
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)c). Brad Brecht (PID 06-33-25-33-0006) - A Request for a Variance to allow a +/ - 50x70 accessory building slightly forward of the front of the house (about 25 feet) closer to the centerline of Iman St.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). Brad Brecht (PID 06-33-25-33-0006) - A Request for a Variance to allow a +/- 50x70 accessory building slightly forward of the front of the house (about 25 feet) closer to the centerline of Iman St. (The Brecht house is setback 200 feet from the centerline of Iman St. and the parcel contains two large drainage and u…

  12. A6gPlanning & Zoning: Dean L. Wirz — Review Concept Plan

    Concept plan review for PID 13-33-25-42-0009 and 13-33-25-41-0003.

    The council reviewed Dean L. Wirz’s concept plan and voted to have him work with the city planner to move forward with the process. During discussion, Scheffler said rezoning would be needed and suggested it may be the city’s responsibility, while Pilon said the planner should bring that to the council.

    Council directed Wirz to work with planner to move forward.

    • wirz_concept_plan
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)d). Dean L. Wirz - Review Concept Plan. (PID 13-33-25-42-0009 and 13-33-25-41- 0003) -p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)d). Dean L. Wirz - Review Concept Plan. (PID 13-33-25-42-0009 and 13-33-25- 41-0003) - Rainville made a motion to have Dean Wirz work with the planner to move forward with the process; Reighard seconded. Scheffler said that he will have to have the property rezoned and he thinks that is the responsibility of the City. …

  13. A6hCode Enforcement: Randy Barrows (18554 St. Francis Blvd) — Council Direction

    The council gave direction on three code enforcement matters. For the Barrows property at 18554 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to attempt voluntary compliance. For the Rohach property at 21202 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to proceed with a combination of recommended actions to obtain compliance. For Burns Auto Sales/Swanson at 5340 199th Avenue NW, it directed a cease-and-desist letter for the auto repair business and required compliance for the auto sales business.

    Council directed attempting voluntary compliance.

    • code_enforcement_barrows
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)1). Randy Barrows- (18554 St. Francis Blvd) - Council Directionp. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)1). Randy Barrows- (18554 St. Francis Blvd) - Council Direction - Rainville made a motion to move forward with attempting voluntary compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. A6iCode Enforcement: John and Mary Rohach (21202 St. Francis Blvd) — Council Direction

    The council gave direction on three code enforcement matters. For the Barrows property at 18554 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to attempt voluntary compliance. For the Rohach property at 21202 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to proceed with a combination of recommended actions to obtain compliance. For Burns Auto Sales/Swanson at 5340 199th Avenue NW, it directed a cease-and-desist letter for the auto repair business and required compliance for the auto sales business.

    Council directed a combination of both recommended actions for compliance.

    • code_enforcement_rohach
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)2). John and Mary Rohach (21202 St. Francis Blvd) - Council Directionp. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)2). John and Mary Rohach (21202 St. Francis Blvd) - Council Direction- Rainville made a motion to move forward with a combination of both recommended actions for compliance; Bettinger seconded. Scheffler said that the most important thing is to attempt to have them comply with the regulations. All in favor; motion carr…

  15. A6jCode Enforcement: Bob Swanson (5340 199th Ave NW—Burns Auto Sales) — Council Direction

    The council gave direction on three code enforcement matters. For the Barrows property at 18554 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to attempt voluntary compliance. For the Rohach property at 21202 Saint Francis Boulevard, it directed staff to proceed with a combination of recommended actions to obtain compliance. For Burns Auto Sales/Swanson at 5340 199th Avenue NW, it directed a cease-and-desist letter for the auto repair business and required compliance for the auto sales business.

    Council directed cease and desist letter for auto repair business and compliance for auto sales business.

    • code_enforcement_swanson_burns_auto_sales
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)3). Bob Swanson (5340 199th Ave NW-Burns Auto Sales) - Council Directionp. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)3). Bob Swanson (5340 199th Ave NW-Burns Auto Sales) - Council Direction -Rainville made a motion to send a cease and desist letter on the auto repair business and require compliance with the auto sales business. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. A7aRoad and Bridge: Dust Control

    Dust control proposal approval.

    The council approved the dust control proposal from Tri-City Paving in the amount of $19,596.28. Rainville noted she had researched another company and wanted the city to look at options and budgeting in the future, while Bettinger noted the lower cost reflected roads being cut because they would not be graveled in time for dust control.

    Approved Tri-City Paving proposal for $19,596.28.

    • dust_control
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)6). Road and Bridge a). Dust Controlp. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Dust Control - Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)All in favor; motion carried.p. 82City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)Quote Total (Contract Price) $ 19,596.28

  17. A7bRoad and Bridge: Park Maintenance Worker

    Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker ad/position.

    Council continued running the ad.

    • seasonal_staffing
    Continued
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)b). Park Maintenance Workerp. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). Park Maintenance Worker - Pilon made a motion to continue to run the ad for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. A8aPark and Recreation: Adopt Resolution 15-08 accepting Ramsey Lions donation

    Acceptance of donation from Ramsey Lions for $7,500.

    The council adopted Resolution 2015-08 accepting a $7,500 donation from the Ramsey Lions Club to the Nowthen Park Fund for park improvements.

    • ramsey_lions_donation
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)a). Adopt Resolution 15-08 - Authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the Ramsey Lions for $7,500p. 86City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)Whereas, the Ramsey Lions wishes to donate $7,500.00 to the Nowthen Park Fund, for the use of improvements within the City parks.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Adopt Resolution 15-08 - Authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the Ramsey Lions for $7,500 - Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-08; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. A8bPark and Recreation: Backstop Repairs — Nowthen Memorial Park

    Softball field backstop repairs.

    The council approved the Century Fence bid in the amount of $4,345 to repair the softball field backstop at Nowthen Memorial Park.

    Approved Century Fence bid for $4,345.

    • nowthen_memorial_park_backstop
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)b). Backstop Repairs - Nowthen Memorial Parkp. 87City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)Materials and Labor $4,345.00p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). Backstop Repairs - Nowthen Memorial Park - Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. A8cPark and Recreation: Recommend appoint Penny LaPlante to Park & Rec Committee

    Tabled until next meeting.

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    Tabled
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)c). Recommend to appoint Penny LaPlante to Park & Rec. Committeep. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). Recommend to appoint Penny LaPlante to Park & Rec. Committee - Reighard made a motion to table this until the next meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. A9Consent Agenda

    Approve minutes, financial report, audited bills/claims, and reimbursements.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims_and_financials
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)8). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the April 12, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. 1.2 Financial Report 1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9411 through Claim # 9464, plus Net Distribution reports dated April 14th, April 20th and May 4th, 2015 1.4 Request for Reimbursement of Meeting and Mileagep. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  22. A10aCouncil Items: Rustad settlement agreement (6334 229th Ave)

    Settlement agreement related to unfinished home / two dwellings issue.

    • rustad_settlement_agreement
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)a). Kevin & Ellen Rustad (6334 229th Ave) - Settlement Agreementp. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Kevin & Ellen Rustad (6334 229th Ave) - Settlement Agreement - Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Settlement agreement; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  23. A10bCouncil Items: City Hall Ramp Repairs

    Tabled pending additional quotes.

    • city_hall_ramp_repairs
    Tabled
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)b). City Hall Ramp Repairsp. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). City Hall Ramp Repairs - Pilon made a motion to table the ramp repairs until we are able to obtain quotes on the bids. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  24. A10cCouncil Items: 204th Culvert Issues

    Tabled pending more information on costs and responsibility.

    • 204th_avenue_drainage
    Tabled
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)c). 204th Culvert Issuesp. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). 204th Culvert Issues -Pilon made a motion to table this until the City can get more information about the culvert and the costs associated with fixing it; Rainville seconded.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)All in favor; motion carried.

  25. A10dCouncil Items: Security Issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None Facility

    Mayor authorized to work with attorney, VOA, Anoka County, and Sheriff's Office toward a resolution.

    • voa_bar_none_security
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)d). Security Issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None Facilityp. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)d). Security Issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None Facility - Pilon made a motion to authorize the Mayor to work with the Attorney, VOA, Anoka County and the Sheriff's Office to come up with some type of resolution to the problems; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  26. A10eCouncil Items: URRWMO Update

    URRWMO 2016 budget and representation.

    • urrwmo
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)e). URRWMO Updatep. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)e). URRWMO Update - Bettinger made a motion to approve the URRWMO 2016 budget; Scheffler seconded.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)All in favor; motion carried.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to appoint Bettinger as a representative; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to have staff look at the meeting minutes as to attendance at the meetings and bring that information back; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  27. A10fCouncil Items: Proposed Data Practice Policy and Procedure Update

    Tabled by 3-2 vote.

    • data_practices_policy
    Tabled
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)f). Proposed Data Practice Policy and Procedure Updatep. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)f). Proposed Data Practice Policy and Procedure Update - Pilon made a motion to table this until a further date; Rainville seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  28. A10gCouncil Items: Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce — Charitable gambling premises permit (Bourbon Room)

    Approval of premises permit application for lawful gambling at The Bourbon Room.

    The council approved the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce’s charitable gambling premises permit at The Bourbon Room (passed 4–1, with Bettinger opposed). The council then considered a proposed city code change to require a 10% contribution of net gambling profits under a new Chapter 6 Section 7; the motion to move forward failed with Rainville in favor and four opposed, with concerns raised about limiting the city’s use of funds under state statute and wanting more research before adopting an ordinance.

    Approved 4-1.

    • charitable_gambling_premises_permit
    • bourbon_room
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)g). Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce- Charitable gambling premise permit - Bourbon RoomPDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)## MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING LG214 Premises Permit Application ### Organization Information 1\. Organization name HamLake Chamber of Commerce ### Gambling Premises Information 4\. Current name of site where gambling will be conducted The Barbon Room 6\. Street address where premises is located 19735 Iguana Street, #102…p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)g). Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce- Charitable gambling premise permit - Bourbon Room - Rainville made a motion to approve the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Premise Permit at the Bourbon Room; Pilon seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried.

  29. A10hCouncil Items: Proposed City Code Change — Charitable Gambling Profits

    Proposed Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations.

    The council approved the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce’s charitable gambling premises permit at The Bourbon Room (passed 4–1, with Bettinger opposed). The council then considered a proposed city code change to require a 10% contribution of net gambling profits under a new Chapter 6 Section 7; the motion to move forward failed with Rainville in favor and four opposed, with concerns raised about limiting the city’s use of funds under state statute and wanting more research before adopting an ordinance.

    Motion failed 1-4.

    • charitable_gambling_code_change
    Denied
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)h). Proposed City Code Change - Charitable Gambling ProfitsPDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations; Pilon seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)h). Proposed City Code Change - Charitable Gambling Profits - Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations; Pilon seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville in favor; Four opposed. Motion failed.

  30. A10iCouncil Items: June League Conference — Approval of attendance

    Consider paying portion/all costs; cap hotel at $109/night + tax.

    Approved 4-1 with hotel cap.

    • league_of_mn_cities_conference
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)i). June League Conference - Approval of attendance inp. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion for the Council to consider paying for a portion or all of the costs; Rainville seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon amended his motion to cap the hotel amount at $109 per night + tax associated with that rate. Rainville amended her second to approve that cap;p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion Carried.

  31. A10jCouncil Items: Employment Discussion — Jason Belair

    Staff recommendation not to continue employment beyond probationary period.

    The council voted to not continue Jason Belair’s employment beyond the probationary period, following staff recommendation. Several councilmembers discussed the need for documentation of performance issues; the motion carried 4–1 with Pilon opposed.

    Motion carried 4-1 (Pilon opposed).

    • employment_jason_belair
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)j). Employment DiscussionPDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)During these past 5 months, I have worked with and observed Jason's work performance. Unfortunately, his performance has not reached a satisfactory standard during the probationary period. My recommendation is not to continue his employment beyond the probationary period, which is May 15, 2015.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)j). Employment Discussion - Scheffler made a motion to accept Staff recommendations to not continue the employment of Jason Belair beyond the probationary period; Bettinger seconded.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Pilon opposed; motion carried.

  32. A10kCouncil Items: Requesting use of City property for parking purposes

    Use of lot north of City Hall for church auction parking on June 13, 2015.

    • city_property_parking_request
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)k). Requesting use of City property for parking purposes 1). Offer to Purchase Propertyp. 85City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)We are writing to ask for your permission to be able to use the field north side of the City Hall for parking on Saturday 06/13/2015 starting at 10am for a few hours.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)k). Requesting use of City property for parking purposes - Bettinger made a motion to approve the use of the City lot North of the City Hall, by Laestadian Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 13th, 2015; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  33. A10lCouncil Items: Offer to Purchase Property (Lot 1 Block 2, Burns Town Center)

    Offer to purchase city lot for $50,000; closed session held; council countered at tax value $78,400.

    The council discussed an offer to purchase Lot 1 Block 2, Burns Town Center for $50,000. It voted to close the meeting to discuss the offer and then reopened; after review, the council stated its counter proposal was the tax value of $78,400, which the prospective purchaser said they would consider.

    Council entered closed meeting to discuss offer; no sale approved at this meeting.

    • city_land_sale_offer_burns_town_center
    Discussion only
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)1). Offer to Purchase Propertyp. 88City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)I would like the City to entertain an offer of $50,000 for Lot 1, Block 2, Burns Town Center.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)1). Offer to Purchase Property - There is an offer to purchase Lot 1 Block 2, Burns Town Center for $50,000. Troy Bednarz and Tim Colling have made an offer, based on the value of a lot that is available right now.p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to close the meeting to discuss the offer of Lot 1 Block 2 Burns Town Center, 20-33-25-41-0010; Nowthen MN; Scheffler seconded. Randy Bettinger, Mary Rainville, Jeff Pilon, Paul Reighard, Jim Scheffler and Corrie LaDoucer were present. All in favor; motion carried.p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon said that the Council has looked at the offer and the Counter proposal is the tax value of $78,400.00. Bednarz said that they will take it under consideration.

  34. A10mCouncil Items: Council Reimbursement for Special Meeting

    Special meeting pay and further investigation of appropriate fee.

    The council approved paying $50 per special meeting and also directed that an appropriate fee be investigated for special meetings when there is no escrow account or other request before the council.

    • council_compensation
    Approved
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)m). Council Reimbursement for Special Meeting - Pilon said that this was brought up by staff due to the way the ordinance is written. Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Pilon made a motion to investigate an appropriate fee for Special Meetings, if t…

  35. A11Introduction of New Items

    No new items introduced.

    • meeting_procedure
    No action
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)10). Introduction of New Items: No new items were introduced.

  36. A12Adjourn

    Adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

    • meeting_procedure
    Approved
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m .; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

40 motions on the record.

  • M1Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Pilon added item 9.m. Council Reimbursement for Special Meeting. Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    • NScheffler
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  • M3Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an on- sale liquor license; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an on- sale liquor license; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). On-Sale - Scheffler made a motion to approve the request for an on- sale liquor license; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M4Bettinger made a motion to approve the Sunday Sales; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)## b). ). Sunday Sales - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Sunday Sales; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M5Rainville made a motion to deny the 2:00 a.m. closing and recommend for 1:00 a.m. closing; Reighard seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to deny the 2:00 a.m. closing and recommend for 1:00 a.m. closing; Reighard seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    • NScheffler
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). 2:00 a.m. - Rainville made a motion to deny the 2:00 a.m. closing and recommend for 1:00 a.m. closing; Reighard seconded.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  • M6Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a Variance by Dave Perkins, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a Variance by Dave Perkins, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)1\. A Variance from Section 11-3-8 E. to allow the square footage sum of an accessory buildings to exceed 30 percent of the principal building size; - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a Variance by Dave Perkins, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council worksh…

  • M7Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an Interim Use Permit, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an Interim Use Permit, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)2\. An Interim Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage area under the terms of Section 11-3-8D.4: - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for an Interim Use Permit, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, and with the changes recommended at the Council workshop; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)3\. An Interim Use Permit to allow re-establishment of the residential use (in the existing structure) according to Section 11-3-8 of the City Zoning Ordinance. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015 - Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in fa…

  • M9Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)4\. A Conditional Use Permit for multiple principal uses on a single property. - SEE MEMO DATED MAY 6, 2015 - Pilon made a motion to continue this to the June meeting so a settlement agreement can be drafted; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, with the recommended changes discussed at the Council workshop; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, with the recommended changes discussed at the Council workshop; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman, with the recommended changes discussed at the Council workshop; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to approve the request, as recommended by P&Z and Stockman; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M12Rainville made a motion to have Dean Wirz work with the planner to move forward with the process; Reighard seconded.... All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have Dean Wirz work with the planner to move forward with the process; Reighard seconded. ... All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to have Dean Wirz work with the planner to move forward with the process; Reighard seconded. Scheffler said that he will have to have the property rezoned and he thinks that is the responsibility of the City. He doesn't think that Wirz should have to pay for it. Pilon said that Stockman should b…

  • M13Rainville made a motion to move forward with attempting voluntary compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with attempting voluntary compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to move forward with attempting voluntary compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Rainville made a motion to move forward with a combination of both recommended actions for compliance; Bettinger seconded.... All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with a combination of both recommended actions for compliance; Bettinger seconded. ... All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to move forward with a combination of both recommended actions for compliance; Bettinger seconded. Scheffler said that the most important thing is to attempt to have them comply with the regulations. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M15Rainville made a motion to send a cease and desist letter on the auto repair business and require compliance with the auto sales business. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to send a cease and desist letter on the auto repair business and require compliance with the auto sales business. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Direction -Rainville made a motion to send a cease and desist letter on the auto repair business and require compliance with the auto sales business. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded.... All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded. ... All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Dust Control - Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Pilon made a motion to continue to run the ad for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to continue to run the ad for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). Park Maintenance Worker - Pilon made a motion to continue to run the ad for a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M18Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-08; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-08; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Adopt Resolution 15-08 - Authorizing the acceptance of a donation from the Ramsey Lions for $7,500 - Scheffler made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-08; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M19Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). Backstop Repairs - Nowthen Memorial Park - Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M20Reighard made a motion to table this until the next meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Reighard made a motion to table this until the next meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Scheffler

    Tabled

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). Recommend to appoint Penny LaPlante to Park & Rec. Committee - Reighard made a motion to table this until the next meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M21Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M22Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Settlement agreement; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Settlement agreement; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Kevin & Ellen Rustad (6334 229th Ave) - Settlement Agreement - Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Settlement agreement; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M23Pilon made a motion to table the ramp repairs until we are able to obtain quotes on the bids. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to table the ramp repairs until we are able to obtain quotes on the bids. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Tabled

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)b). City Hall Ramp Repairs - Pilon made a motion to table the ramp repairs until we are able to obtain quotes on the bids. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M24Pilon made a motion to table this until the City can get more information about the culvert and the costs associated with fixing it; Rainville seconded.

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    Pilon made a motion to table this until the City can get more information about the culvert and the costs associated with fixing it; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Tabled

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)c). 204th Culvert Issues -Pilon made a motion to table this until the City can get more information about the culvert and the costs associated with fixing it; Rainville seconded.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)All in favor; motion carried.

  • M25Pilon made a motion to authorize the Mayor to work with the Attorney, VOA, Anoka County and the Sheriff's Office to come up with some type of resolution to the problems; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to authorize the Mayor to work with the Attorney, VOA, Anoka County and the Sheriff's Office to come up with some type of resolution to the problems; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)d). Security Issues at Volunteers of America/Bar None Facility - Pilon made a motion to authorize the Mayor to work with the Attorney, VOA, Anoka County and the Sheriff's Office to come up with some type of resolution to the problems; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M26Bettinger made a motion to approve the URRWMO 2016 budget; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the URRWMO 2016 budget; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)e). URRWMO Update - Bettinger made a motion to approve the URRWMO 2016 budget; Scheffler seconded. Bettinger thinks the number may be high. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M27Rainville made a motion to appoint Bettinger as a representative; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to appoint Bettinger as a representative; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to appoint Bettinger as a representative; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M28Rainville made a motion to have staff look at the meeting minutes as to attendance at the meetings and bring that information back; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have staff look at the meeting minutes as to attendance at the meetings and bring that information back; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville made a motion to have staff look at the meeting minutes as to attendance at the meetings and bring that information back; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  • M29Pilon made a motion to table this until a further date; Rainville seconded.

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    Pilon made a motion to table this until a further date; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    • NScheffler
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)f). Proposed Data Practice Policy and Procedure Update - Pilon made a motion to table this until a further date; Rainville seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

  • M30Rainville made a motion to approve the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Premise Permit at the Bourbon Room; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Premise Permit at the Bourbon Room; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)g). Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce- Charitable gambling premise permit - Bourbon Room - Rainville made a motion to approve the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Premise Permit at the Bourbon Room; Pilon seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried.

  • M31Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Failed

    Rainville in favor; Four opposed. Motion failed.

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)h). Proposed City Code Change - Charitable Gambling Profits - Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Chapter 6 Section 7, Charitable Gambling Regulations; Pilon seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Rainville in favor; Four opposed. Motion failed.

  • M32Pilon made a motion for the Council to consider paying for a portion or all of the costs; Rainville seconded.

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    Pilon made a motion for the Council to consider paying for a portion or all of the costs; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion for the Council to consider paying for a portion or all of the costs; Rainville seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion Carried.

  • M33Pilon amended his motion to cap the hotel amount at $109 per night + tax associated with that rate. Rainville amended her second to approve that cap;.

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    Pilon amended his motion to cap the hotel amount at $109 per night + tax associated with that rate. Rainville amended her second to approve that cap;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon amended his motion to cap the hotel amount at $109 per night + tax associated with that rate. Rainville amended her second to approve that cap; Bettinger thinks that it is a lot of money for training; $450 for registration fees, hotel is 2 rooms for 2 nights and mileage. Scheffler doesn't see a problem paying for…

  • M34Scheffler made a motion to accept Staff recommendations to not continue the employment of Jason Belair beyond the probationary period; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed
    • NPilon
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)### j). Employment Discussion - Scheffler made a motion to accept Staff recommendations to not continue the employment of Jason Belair beyond the probationary period; Bettinger seconded.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Four in favor; Pilon opposed; motion carried.

  • M35Bettinger made a motion to approve the use of the City lot North of the City Hall, by Laestadian Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 13th, 2015; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the use of the City lot North of the City Hall, by Laestadian Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 13th, 2015; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)k). Requesting use of City property for parking purposes - Bettinger made a motion to approve the use of the City lot North of the City Hall, by Laestadian Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 13th, 2015; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M36Pilon made a motion to close the meeting to discuss the offer of Lot 1 Block 2 Burns Town Center, 20-33-25-41-0010; Nowthen MN; Scheffler seconded.

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    Pilon made a motion to close the meeting to discuss the offer of Lot 1 Block 2 Burns Town Center, 20-33-25-41-0010; Nowthen MN; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to close the meeting to discuss the offer of Lot 1 Block 2 Burns Town Center, 20-33-25-41-0010; Nowthen MN; Scheffler seconded. Randy Bettinger, Mary Rainville, Jeff Pilon, Paul Reighard, Jim Scheffler and Corrie LaDoucer were present. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M37Pilon made a motion to open the meeting; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to open the meeting; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to open the meeting; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M38Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M39Pilon made a motion to investigate an appropriate fee for Special Meetings, if there is no escrow account or other request before them; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to investigate an appropriate fee for Special Meetings, if there is no escrow account or other request before them; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to investigate an appropriate fee for Special Meetings, if there is no escrow account or other request before them; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M40Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m .; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m .; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Dollar amounts in motions

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  • Nowthen Heritage Festival donation request approved.

    $2,500

    Motion Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded. Passed(Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.)
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)We hope that you will be able to make a contribution of $2,500.00.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the donation request for $2,500. Rainville seconded.

  • Dust Control proposal from Tri City Paving approved.

    $19,596

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded. ... All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 82City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)Quote Total (Contract Price) $ 19,596.28p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)a). Dust Control - Rainville made a motion to approve the Dust Control Proposal from Tri City Paving in the amount of $19,596.281; Scheffler seconded.

  • Century Fence bid to fix the softball field backstop at Nowthen Memorial Park.

    $4,345

    Motion Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 87City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 1 of 2 (2015-05-12)Materials and Labor $4,345.00p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Reighard made a motion to approve the bid from Century Fence in the amount of $4,345, to fix the softball field backstop; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Total for selected claims (Claims History) included in the audited bills packet for claims #9411 through #9464.

    $175,375

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 23City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 CC Packet 2 of 2 (2015-05-12)CITY OF NOWTHEN Total For Selected Claims Claims History $175,375.31

  • Council special meeting reimbursement set at $50 per special meeting.

    $50

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2015-05-12 City Council Minutes (2015-05-12)Bettinger made a motion to pay $50 per Special Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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