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Nowthen City Council meeting, December 8, 2015

City Council

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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Minutes

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One-line summary

Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing with no public testimony, adopted the 2016 levy and budget resolution, waived the Halldorson assessment, approved a variance and a lot split, approved consent items including bills and tobacco licenses, tabled the wage study bid award, and took several council actions (policy, appointments, operations).

What was on the agenda

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

  1. TNTTruth in Taxation Hearing

    Public hearing on budget and tax issues prior to adopting final levy.

    After the Truth in Taxation hearing (with no public testimony), the Council debated the 2016 levy and budget, including concerns about planning and justification for capital improvement transfers. The Council adopted Resolution 2015-20 for the final property tax levy collectable in 2016 by a 3–2 vote, with Pilon and Rainville opposed.

    No one spoke; hearing opened and closed.

    • truth_in_taxation_hearing
    • 2016_budget_levy
    No action
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Mayor Pilon opened the Truth and Taxation Hearing at 6:01 P.M. - There was no one in attendance to speak on behalf of the Truth and Taxation Hearing. Hearing was closed at 6:15 P.M.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)Truth in Taxation Hearing and Regular City Council Meeting Agenda December 8, 2015 @ 6:00 PM" --> c). Code Enforcement Updates (1). Rohach - Request for Council action (2). Phone and Email Complaints - Request for Council action 7:40 PM 7).

  2. CC-0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Agenda amended to add Floor Items under Item #9 New Items.

    • agenda_approval
    Approved
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville added Floor Items under Item #9, New Items. Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  3. CC-1Sheriff Update

    Update from Sgt. Andy Knots; no reports with new system; holiday package theft warning.

    • sheriff_update
    Discussion only
    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Sheriff Update - Sgt. Andy Knots indicated that they do not have any reports at this time with the new system. He also indicated to be watchful for theft of packages being delivered at door steps during the holiday season.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)1). Sheriff Update

  4. CC-2Floor Items (public comments)

    Public opportunity to address Council.

    Public comments by Dan Williams and remarks/discussion with Speaker Kurt Daudt; Council directed staff to send legislative thank-you/support letter.

    • public_comment
    • legislative_outreach
    Discussion only
    p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Floor Items: - Dan Williams, of 7967 191st St., stated that he again wanted the Council to think about what he said last time about getting rid of the workshop and having an earlier meeting with an intermission, so the Council can intermingle with the public.p. 2Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Kurt Daudt, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, stated that they have a short session in 2016.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)2). Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have.

  5. CC-3Alexandria House - Request for Donation

    Council approved a donation of $500 for 2015 and $500 for 2016 to Alexandra House, as requested in meeting materials and approved by motion during the meeting.

    Approved donation of $500 for 2015 and $500 for 2016.

    • alexandra_house_donation
    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Alexandra House - Request for Donation - Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)3). Alexandria House - Request for Donation

  6. CC-4Richard & Teresa Halldorson - Appeal of assessment

    Council approved Resolution 2015-21 waiving Richard Halldorson’s 2016 special assessment related to an unpaid code enforcement penalty, as presented under the assessment appeal agenda item.

    Approved Resolution 2015-21 waiving the 2016 special assessment on Richard Halldorson.

    • halldorson_assessment_appeal
    • code_enforcement_assessment
    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Richard & Teresa Halldorson - Appeal of assessment - Rainville made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21, A Resolution Waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on Richard Halldorson; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)Richard & Teresa Halldorson - Appeal of assessment 6:50 PM 3). Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2015-20 6:55 PM 4). Planning and Zoning a). Sam Wolverton - (PID 29-33-25-42-0005) - A request for a Variance of property owned

  7. CC-5Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2015-20

    Adopt final property tax levy collectable in 2016.

    After the Truth in Taxation hearing (with no public testimony), the Council debated the 2016 levy and budget, including concerns about planning and justification for capital improvement transfers. The Council adopted Resolution 2015-20 for the final property tax levy collectable in 2016 by a 3–2 vote, with Pilon and Rainville opposed.

    Motion carried 3-2 (Pilon and Rainville opposed).

    • 2016_levy
    • 2016_budget
    Approved
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2015-20 - Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2015-20, a Resolution Adopting the Final Property Tax Levy Collectable in 2016; Scheffler seconded.p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Three in favor of Bettinger's motion to approve Resolution 2015-20; Pilon and Rainville opposed. Motion carried.p. 37City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)RESOLUTION 2015-20 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY, COLLECTABLE IN 2016

  8. CC-6aPlanning and Zoning: Sam Wolverton variance (19155 Burns Parkway)

    Variance requested to place a garage 48.3 feet closer to Burns Parkway than the existing home (PID 29-33-25-42-0005).

    Council approved Sam Wolverton’s requested variance to place a garage 48.3 feet closer to Burns Parkway than the existing home, based on the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and the City Council findings and decision dated December 8, 2015.

    Approved variance as recommended by P&Z and Council Findings and Decision dated Dec. 8, 2015.

    • wolverton_variance
    • accessory_building_setback
    Approved
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Sam Wolverton - (PID 29-33-25-42-0005) - A request for a Variance of property owned at 19155 Burns Parkway. The Variance is being requested to place the garage 48.3 feet closer to the street than the existing home. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a variance by Sam Wolverton, as recommended by the P…p. 39City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council of the City of Nowthen does hereby approve a 48.3 foot Variance to allow the construction of an accessory building closer to Burns Parkway than the existing residence, subject to the following conditions:

  9. CC-6bPlanning and Zoning: Kent Roessler 10-acre lot split (4870 Viking Blvd.)

    Minor subdivision request for a 10-acre lot split from a 40-acre parcel (PID 25-33-25-12-0001).

    Council approved Kent Roessler’s request for a 10-acre lot split from a 40-acre parcel, with discussion about whether to require showing dedication for park/trail and transportation plan consistency; the motion carried 4–1 with Rainville opposed. Roessler also stated he wanted to address the Council in February about how his request was handled and what he was charged.

    Approved lot split; Rainville opposed (4-1).

    • roessler_lot_split
    • minor_subdivision
    Approved
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Kent Roessler - (PID 25-33-25-12-0001) - A request for a 10 acre lot split from a 40 acre parcel of property owned at 4870 Viking Blvd. - Bettinger made a motion to approve request for a 10 acre lot split, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council Findings of Fact and Decision dated Dece…p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Four in favor of Bettinger's motion to approve the 10 acre lot split request by Kent Roessler; Rainville opposed. Motion carried.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION KENT ROESSLER LOT SPLIT

  10. CC-6c1Code Enforcement Updates: Rohach - Request for Council action

    Council directed staff to work with Rohach to create self-identified goals and timelines with follow-up inspections and bring that to the January council meeting. Council also voted to continue processing phone and email complaints as previously directed, referencing August 2014 City Council minutes.

    Directed staff to work with Rohach on goals/timelines and report back in January.

    • code_enforcement
    • rohach_property
    Approved
    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rohach - Request for Council action - Bettinger made a motion to have staff work with Rohach to come up with self- embossed goals and time lines with follow up inspections and have that brought to the January Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)c). Code Enforcement Updates (1). Rohach - Request for Council action

  11. CC-6c2Code Enforcement Updates: Phone and Email Complaints - Request for Council action

    Council directed staff to work with Rohach to create self-identified goals and timelines with follow-up inspections and bring that to the January council meeting. Council also voted to continue processing phone and email complaints as previously directed, referencing August 2014 City Council minutes.

    Continue processing complaints as previously directed; referenced August 2014 minutes.

    • code_enforcement
    • complaint_processing
    Approved
    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Phone and Email Complaints - Request for Council action - Pilon made a motion to continue processing the complaints as previously directed (See August 2014 CC Minutes); Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)(2). Phone and Email Complaints - Request for Council action

  12. CC-7Consent Agenda (Minutes, Financial Report, Audited Bills/Claims, Tobacco licenses)

    Items 1.1–1.4 on consent agenda.

    Council approved purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster and marking them 'Property of the City of Nowthen.' The meeting packet also listed a Grainger 'Rolling Platform (stairs) for Recycling' claim for $802.00 within the audited bills approved on consent.

    Approved as presented.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims
    • tobacco_licenses
    Approved
    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)7). Consent Agenda: 1.1. Approve the November 10, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 1.2 Financial Report 1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9776 through Claim # 9833, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 10th, November 16th and November 30th, 2015. 1.4 Approve 2016 Tobacco License - Bill's Superette…

  13. CC-8aRFP Wage and Compensation Study - Bid opening / award discussion

    Bid amounts presented; Council tabled decision.

    Council received four bids for the wage and compensation study and tabled the decision until the January workshop, directing that questions be submitted by December 21 for consultant responses. The minutes record the bid amounts but no contract award at this meeting.

    Tabled until January workshop; questions to be submitted by Dec. 21 for consultant response.

    • wage_study_rfp
    Tabled
    p. 7Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)RFP Wage and Compensation Study- Bid opening - Four bids received: Flaherty/Hood P.A for $5,980; Springsted for $4,607; Laumeyer for $4,500; and Cost Review Service for $500,000. Rainville made a motion to postpone and table the discussion on the Wage and Compensation Study; Pilon seconded.p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rainville amended her motion to table the Wage and Compensation Study until the January workshop and to present the questions to LaDoucer by December 21st, so she can get them to the consultants for response by the next workshop and meeting.p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Pilon seconded Rainville's motion. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. CC-8bProposed City Council Policy Amendment - Chapter 4 (Liaisons)

    Effective January 1, 2016.

    • policy_amendment
    • liaisons
    Approved
    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed City Council Policy Amendment - Chapter 4 - (Liaisons) - Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended Proposed City Council Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2016; Rainville seconded.

  15. CC-8cProposed Ordinance Amendments (Revise Ord. 2013-02)

    Tabled to January; committee chairs to review and attend January workshop.

    • ordinance_amendments
    • committees
    Tabled
    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed Ordinance Amendments - (Revise Ord. 2013-02) - Rainville made a motion to table this until the January meeting and to present this information to the three (3) Committee Chairs for their review and input and to ask that they attend the January Workshop; Pilon seconded.

  16. CC-8dMove Forward with P&Z Commission appointment (Bettinger)

    Appoint John Setala to Planning & Zoning Commission.

    • appointments
    • planning_and_zoning
    Approved
    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Move Forward with P&Z Commission appointment (Bettinger) - Bettinger made a motion to appoint John Setala to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  17. CC-8eCouncil Directives (Reighard)

    No direction noted.

    • council_directives
    No action
    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Council Directives (Reighard) - No direction, as noted in the Workshop.

  18. CC-8fJanuary Workshop Date Change to January 6th (Bettinger)

    Changed to Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 PM.

    • meeting_schedule
    Approved
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)January Workshop Date Change to January 6th (Bettinger) - Pilon made a motion to approve changing the January Workshop date to Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. CC-8gApproval to purchase new stairs for Recycling Center (Scheffler)

    Purchase new stairs for recycling dumpster and mark them as city property.

    Council approved purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster and marking them 'Property of the City of Nowthen.' The meeting packet also listed a Grainger 'Rolling Platform (stairs) for Recycling' claim for $802.00 within the audited bills approved on consent.

    • recycling_center
    • equipment_purchase
    Approved
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approval to purchase new stairs for Recycling Center (Scheffler) - Scheffler made a motion to approve purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster at the recycling center and to mark on them "Property of the City of Nowthen"; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. CC-8hRecycling Update (Scheffler)

    Update given at workshop.

    • recycling_center
    Discussion only
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Recycling Update (Scheffler) - Scheffler gave an update at the workshop.

  21. CC-8iAnoka Record - Unsolicited Mail (Bettinger)

    Council members may opt out of receiving the Anoka County Record; staff to advise paper.

    Motion carried 4-1 (Pilon opposed).

    • communications
    • mailing_list
    Approved
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Anoka Record - Unsolicited Mail (Bettinger) - Bettinger made a motion to have the Commission and Council Member advise LaDoucer if they no longer wish to receive the Anoka County Record and to advise the Record of those who no longer wish to receive them; Reighard seconded.p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Four in favor; Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  22. CC-8jProposed Land Use Signs

    Research sign specifications and cost options for variance/public hearing signs.

    • land_use_signs
    • public_notice
    Approved
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed Land Use Signs - Pilon made a motion to direct staff to contact Ramsey and Andover on what size signs they are using, including other specifications and crash worthy and check into cost options with Trans Signal, Anoka County and Elk River (cost to include stands, bolts, sandbags, etc.) for two (2) land use, o…

  23. CC-8kPart-Time Snow-Plowers

    Approve list and pay; direct background/driving checks and insurance clarification.

    Two motions: approve list/pay; and direct internal staff to run checks and consult insurance.

    • snowplowing
    • staffing
    • risk_management
    Approved
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Part-Time Snow Plowers - Bettinger made a motion to approve the list of Snowplowers, with the pay presented; Reighard seconded.p. 10Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rainville made a motion to direct internal staff to perform background checks on all renewals and new drivers to determine that there is a valid driver's license; and submit that information to the insurance company to obtain approval for liability issues and to obtain clarification on how long after consuming alcohol …

  24. CC-8lRequest approval to terminate Park and Rec. Recording Secretary Contract (30 days written notice)

    Consensus to have Kelly Pearo continue Park and Rec minutes.

    • park_and_rec_minutes
    No action
    p. 10Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Request approval to terminate Park and Rec. Recording Secretary Contract - (30) days written notice - Council Consensus is to have Kelly Pearo continue to do the Park and Rec. Meeting minutes.

  25. CC-9Introduction of New Items (Floor items added) / Council procedural motion / Adjourn

    Included Rainville response to prior statements; motion that such items be brought up as a floor item; adjournment.

    Council adopted procedural motion and adjourned at 7:50 PM.

    • meeting_procedure
    • adjournment
    Approved
    p. 11Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger said that he makes a motion that any items like this be brought up as a floor item; Scheffler seconded and stated that he doesn't like the fact that they are using the Council minutes to broadcast their opinion. All in favor; motion carried.p. 11Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:50 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

22 motions on the record.

  • M-01Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 1Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville added Floor Items under Item #9, New Items. Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-02Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send a letter to the Senator and both House Representatives thanking them for funding and to ask for additional support; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send a letter to the Senator and both House Representatives thanking them for funding and to ask for additional support; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send a letter to the Senator and both House Representatives thanking them for funding and to ask for additional support; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-03Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Alexandra House - Request for Donation - Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-04Rainville made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21, A Resolution Waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on Richard Halldorson; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21, A Resolution Waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on Richard Halldorson; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Richard & Teresa Halldorson - Appeal of assessment - Rainville made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21, A Resolution Waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on Richard Halldorson; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-05Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2015-20, a Resolution Adopting the Final Property Tax Levy Collectable in 2016; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2015-20, a Resolution Adopting the Final Property Tax Levy Collectable in 2016; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed
    • NPilon
    • NRainville
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2015-20 - Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2015-20, a Resolution Adopting the Final Property Tax Levy Collectable in 2016; Scheffler seconded.p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Three in favor of Bettinger's motion to approve Resolution 2015-20; Pilon and Rainville opposed. Motion carried.

  • M-06Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a variance by Sam Wolverton, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council's Findings and Decision dated December 8, 2015; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a variance by Sam Wolverton, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council's Findings and Decision dated December 8, 2015; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Sam Wolverton - (PID 29-33-25-42-0005) - A request for a Variance of property owned at 19155 Burns Parkway. The Variance is being requested to place the garage 48.3 feet closer to the street than the existing home. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for a variance by Sam Wolverton, as recommended by the P…

  • M-07Bettinger made a motion to approve request for a 10 acre lot split, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council Findings of Fact and Decision dated December 8, 2015; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve request for a 10 acre lot split, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council Findings of Fact and Decision dated December 8, 2015; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed
    • NRainville
    p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Kent Roessler - (PID 25-33-25-12-0001) - A request for a 10 acre lot split from a 40 acre parcel of property owned at 4870 Viking Blvd. - Bettinger made a motion to approve request for a 10 acre lot split, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council Findings of Fact and Decision dated Dece…p. 5Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Four in favor of Bettinger's motion to approve the 10 acre lot split request by Kent Roessler; Rainville opposed. Motion carried.

  • M-08Bettinger made a motion to have staff work with Rohach to come up with self- embossed goals and time lines with follow up inspections and have that brought to the January Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to have staff work with Rohach to come up with self- embossed goals and time lines with follow up inspections and have that brought to the January Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rohach - Request for Council action - Bettinger made a motion to have staff work with Rohach to come up with self- embossed goals and time lines with follow up inspections and have that brought to the January Council Meeting; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-09Pilon made a motion to continue processing the complaints as previously directed (See August 2014 CC Minutes); Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to continue processing the complaints as previously directed (See August 2014 CC Minutes); Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Phone and Email Complaints - Request for Council action - Pilon made a motion to continue processing the complaints as previously directed (See August 2014 CC Minutes); Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-10Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 6Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-11Rainville made a motion to postpone and table the discussion on the Wage and Compensation Study; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to postpone and table the discussion on the Wage and Compensation Study; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 7Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)RFP Wage and Compensation Study- Bid opening - Four bids received: Flaherty/Hood P.A for $5,980; Springsted for $4,607; Laumeyer for $4,500; and Cost Review Service for $500,000. Rainville made a motion to postpone and table the discussion on the Wage and Compensation Study; Pilon seconded.p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Pilon seconded Rainville's motion. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-12Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended Proposed City Council Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2016; Rainville seconded.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended Proposed City Council Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2016; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed City Council Policy Amendment - Chapter 4 - (Liaisons) - Scheffler made a motion to approve the amended Proposed City Council Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2016; Rainville seconded.

  • M-13Rainville made a motion to table this until the January meeting and to present this information to the three (3) Committee Chairs for their review and input and to ask that they attend the January Workshop; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to table this until the January meeting and to present this information to the three (3) Committee Chairs for their review and input and to ask that they attend the January Workshop; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed Ordinance Amendments - (Revise Ord. 2013-02) - Rainville made a motion to table this until the January meeting and to present this information to the three (3) Committee Chairs for their review and input and to ask that they attend the January Workshop; Pilon seconded.

  • M-14Bettinger made a motion to appoint John Setala to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to appoint John Setala to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 8Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Move Forward with P&Z Commission appointment (Bettinger) - Bettinger made a motion to appoint John Setala to the Planning and Zoning Commission; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-15Pilon made a motion to approve changing the January Workshop date to Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve changing the January Workshop date to Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)January Workshop Date Change to January 6th (Bettinger) - Pilon made a motion to approve changing the January Workshop date to Wednesday, January 6th at 5:30 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-16Scheffler made a motion to approve purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster at the recycling center and to mark on them "Property of the City of Nowthen"; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster at the recycling center and to mark on them "Property of the City of Nowthen"; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Approval to purchase new stairs for Recycling Center (Scheffler) - Scheffler made a motion to approve purchasing new stairs for the recycling dumpster at the recycling center and to mark on them "Property of the City of Nowthen"; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-17Bettinger made a motion to have the Commission and Council Member advise LaDoucer if they no longer wish to receive the Anoka County Record and to advise the Record of those who no longer wish to receive them; Reighard seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to have the Commission and Council Member advise LaDoucer if they no longer wish to receive the Anoka County Record and to advise the Record of those who no longer wish to receive them; Reighard seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed
    • NPilon
    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Anoka Record - Unsolicited Mail (Bettinger) - Bettinger made a motion to have the Commission and Council Member advise LaDoucer if they no longer wish to receive the Anoka County Record and to advise the Record of those who no longer wish to receive them; Reighard seconded.p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Four in favor; Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  • M-18Pilon made a motion to direct staff to contact Ramsey and Andover on what size signs they are using, including other specifications and crash worthy and check into cost options with Trans Signal, Anoka County and Elk River (cost to include stands, bolts, sandbags, etc.) for two (2) land use, one as a variance and one as a public hearing sign; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Pilon made a motion to direct staff to contact Ramsey and Andover on what size signs they are using, including other specifications and crash worthy and check into cost options with Trans Signal, Anoka County and Elk River (cost to include stands, bolts, sandbags, etc.) for two (2) land use, one as a variance and one as a public hearing sign; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Proposed Land Use Signs - Pilon made a motion to direct staff to contact Ramsey and Andover on what size signs they are using, including other specifications and crash worthy and check into cost options with Trans Signal, Anoka County and Elk River (cost to include stands, bolts, sandbags, etc.) for two (2) land use, o…

  • M-19Bettinger made a motion to approve the list of Snowplowers, with the pay presented; Reighard seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the list of Snowplowers, with the pay presented; Reighard seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Part-Time Snow Plowers - Bettinger made a motion to approve the list of Snowplowers, with the pay presented; Reighard seconded.p. 9Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-20Rainville made a motion to direct internal staff to perform background checks on all renewals and new drivers to determine that there is a valid driver's license; and submit that information to the insurance company to obtain approval for liability issues and to obtain clarification on how long after consuming alcohol does a driver have to wait before they could drive. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to direct internal staff to perform background checks on all renewals and new drivers to determine that there is a valid driver's license; and submit that information to the insurance company to obtain approval for liability issues and to obtain clarification on how long after consuming alcohol does a driver have to wait before they could drive. Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 10Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Rainville made a motion to direct internal staff to perform background checks on all renewals and new drivers to determine that there is a valid driver's license; and submit that information to the insurance company to obtain approval for liability issues and to obtain clarification on how long after consuming alcohol …

  • M-21Bettinger said that he makes a motion that any items like this be brought up as a floor item; Scheffler seconded and stated that he doesn't like the fact that they are using the Council minutes to broadcast their opinion. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger said that he makes a motion that any items like this be brought up as a floor item; Scheffler seconded and stated that he doesn't like the fact that they are using the Council minutes to broadcast their opinion. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger said that he makes a motion that any items like this be brought up as a floor item; Scheffler seconded and stated that he doesn't like the fact that they are using the Council minutes to broadcast their opinion. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M-22Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:50 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:50 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor; motion carried.

    p. 11Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Bettinger made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 7:50 PM; Pilon 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.

  • Donation approved to Alexandra House for 2015.

    $500

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)Alexandra House - Request for Donation - Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House;

  • Donation approved to Alexandra House for 2016.

    $500

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 3Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 Truth in Taxation & Meeting Minutes (2015-12-08)approve a donation of $500 for 2015 and 2016 to the Alexandra House;

  • Special assessment on Richard Halldorson waived by Resolution 2015-21; resolution text states $917.96 ($866.00 plus $51.96 penalty).

    $918

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-21, A Resolution Waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on Richard Halldorson; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 35City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)decided to waive the assessment of $866.00, plus penalty of $51.96 for a total of $916.96p. 35City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)in the amount of $917.96 ($866.00 plus $51.96 penalty) be waived.

  • Claims History total for selected claims in audited bills list (Claim #9776 through #9833).

    $97,424

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)Total For Selected Claims <td>$97,424.29</td>

  • Grainger purchase: Rolling Platform (stairs) for Recycling (Claim #9833).

    $802

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)Grainger <td>Rolling Platform (stairs) for</td> <td>9833</td> <td>$802.00</td>

  • The Planning Company planning services invoice in claims list (Claim #9827).

    $665

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)The Planning Company <td>9827</td> <td>26684</td> <td>$6,648.23</td>

  • Popple Creek Repair & Manufacturing handrail for handicap ramp (Claim #9819) referenced as to be held until final acceptance.

    $4,650

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
    p. 118City Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)It would be claim # 9819 in the amount of $4,650 to Popple Creek.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2015-12-08 CC Packet (2015-12-08)Popple Creek Repair & <td>Handrail for Handicap</td> <td>9819</td> <td>$4,650.00</td>

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