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Nowthen City Council meeting, January 12, 2016

City Council

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

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Council approved a CUP for the Dekok property, acted on several code enforcement items including waiving a special assessment, approved the consent agenda, made multiple annual appointments by resolution, debated wage-study options, and gave staff direction on several policy and operational items.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. AApprove/amend the meeting agenda

    Approve the agenda with changes (remove Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports).

    Agenda approved with removals noted in minutes.

    • agenda
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  2. 1Sheriff Update

    Update from Lt. Wayne Heath including records program status, a traffic fatality, and a mobile speed sign purchase by the Sheriff's office.

    No motion recorded.

    • sheriff_update
    • traffic_safety
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)1). Sheriff Update - Lt. Wayne Heath stated that the County is still working with their records management program. He hopes to have reports by next month. Some notable items are: There was a motor vehicle fatality on early New Year's Day on Hwy 47 going south. The Sheriff's office was also able to purchase a speed sig…

  3. 2Floor Items

    Opportunity for items not on the agenda.

    No items presented.

    • floor_items
    No action
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)2). Floor Items: - No items to present.

  4. 3aPlanning and Zoning: Dekok CUP (multiple principal uses)

    Dan, John and Pam Dekok (PID 20-33-25-42-0007), CUP request at 20050 Iguana St for multiple principal uses on a single property.

    The council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Dan, John and Pam Dekok (PID 20-33-25-42-0007) at 20050 Iguana St to allow multiple principal uses on one property, adopting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and the Findings & Decision dated January 12, 2016.

    Approved as recommended by P&Z and Findings & Decision dated January 12, 2016.

    • dekok_cup
    • planning_and_zoning
    • cup
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)a). Dan, John and Pam Dekok - (PID 20-33-25-42-0007) - A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) of property owned at 20050 Iguana St. The CUP is being requested for multiple principal uses on a single property. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the CUP, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and th…

  5. 3b(1)Code Enforcement: Randy Barrows verification of compliance / reduction of assessment

    Adopt Resolution 2016-04 waiving the 2016 special assessment on PID 35-33-25-14-0005.

    The council waived a 2016 special assessment for Randy Barrows’ property (PID 35-33-25-14-0005) via Resolution 2016-04, took no action on Jeff Gibas’ illegal accessory building while he prepares a variance application, advanced enforcement Findings & Decision for Jeff Miller’s IUP compliance with revised deadlines and a 6-foot fence requirement, and discussed sending Burns Auto Sales’ concept plan to Planning & Zoning while encouraging paved parking tied to growth.

    Resolution adopted to waive 2016 special assessment.

    • code_enforcement
    • special_assessment
    • resolution_2016_04
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)(1). Randy Barrows - Verification of compliance - reduction of assessment - Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-04, A resolution waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on PID 35- 33-25-14-0005; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  6. 3b(2)Code Enforcement: Jeff Gibas illegal accessory building (9060 203'd Ave)

    Illegal accessory building; variance application to be submitted to P&Z.

    The council waived a 2016 special assessment for Randy Barrows’ property (PID 35-33-25-14-0005) via Resolution 2016-04, took no action on Jeff Gibas’ illegal accessory building while he prepares a variance application, advanced enforcement Findings & Decision for Jeff Miller’s IUP compliance with revised deadlines and a 6-foot fence requirement, and discussed sending Burns Auto Sales’ concept plan to Planning & Zoning while encouraging paved parking tied to growth.

    Minutes state no action required at this time; variance application forthcoming.

    • code_enforcement
    • variance
    No action
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)(2). Jeff Gibas - Illegal Accessory Bldg. (9060 203'd Ave) - No action required at this time. Gibas will be submitting a Variance application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

  7. 3b(3)Code Enforcement: Jeff Miller illegal buildings on recent issued IUP (19677 Jasper St)

    Council direction on IUP compliance and code enforcement Findings and Decision with specified compliance deadlines and fence requirement.

    The council waived a 2016 special assessment for Randy Barrows’ property (PID 35-33-25-14-0005) via Resolution 2016-04, took no action on Jeff Gibas’ illegal accessory building while he prepares a variance application, advanced enforcement Findings & Decision for Jeff Miller’s IUP compliance with revised deadlines and a 6-foot fence requirement, and discussed sending Burns Auto Sales’ concept plan to Planning & Zoning while encouraging paved parking tied to growth.

    Moved forward with Findings and Decision dated January 12, 2016 with condition deadline changes and fence requirement.

    • code_enforcement
    • iup_compliance
    • findings_and_decision
    Approved with conditions
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)(3). Jeff Miller - Illegal Bldgs. on recent Issued IUP (19677 Jasper St). - Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Findings and Decision on the Interim Use Permit Compliance and Code Enforcement Issues, dated January 12, 2016, with the following changes: Condition #2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 must be compliant in 30 days…

  8. 3b(4)Code Enforcement: Burns Auto Sales IUP site survey & concept plan (5340 199th Ave)

    Discussion of concept plan being passed to P&Z and paving/parking expectations tied to growth.

    The council waived a 2016 special assessment for Randy Barrows’ property (PID 35-33-25-14-0005) via Resolution 2016-04, took no action on Jeff Gibas’ illegal accessory building while he prepares a variance application, advanced enforcement Findings & Decision for Jeff Miller’s IUP compliance with revised deadlines and a 6-foot fence requirement, and discussed sending Burns Auto Sales’ concept plan to Planning & Zoning while encouraging paved parking tied to growth.

    Discussion recorded; no motion recorded.

    • burns_auto_sales
    • planning_and_zoning
    • iup
    Discussion only
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)(4). Burns Auto Sales- IUP Site Survey & Concept Plan (5340 199th Ave) - Scheffler would like to see the concept plan passed onto the Planning and Zoning Commission. He would like to see all the parking paved, even if it is in stages as they grow. Pilon said that it would encourage them to pave as they grow. The concep…

  9. 4Consent Agenda

    Approve Dec 8, 2015 minutes; Financial Report; approve audited bills Claim #9834 through Claim #9877 plus Net Distribution reports dated Dec 7, Dec 14, and Dec 28, 2015.

    Approved as a single consent motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • minutes
    • claims
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)4). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the December 8, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 1.2 Financial Report 1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9834 through Claim # 9877, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 7th, December 14th, and December 28th, 2015 Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; Rainville se…

  10. 4.1Consent: Approve December 8, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Approved under the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • minutes
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)1.1 Approve the December 8, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutesp. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  11. 4.2Consent: Financial Report

    Approved under the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • financial_report
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)1.2 Financial Reportp. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  12. 4.3Consent: Approve all audited bills (Claims #9834-#9877) and Net Distribution reports

    Approve all audited bills Claim #9834 through Claim #9877, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 7, December 14, and December 28, 2015.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims
    • bills
    Consent calendar
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9834 through Claim # 9877, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 7th, December 14th, and December 28th, 2015p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. 5aProposed Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance No. 2015-07) - Chapter two (2) of the City Code

    Continue discussions and seek legal opinion on need for an ordinance and proper structure.

    The council continued discussion of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-07 pending legal opinion at a future workshop, directed staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the city’s drug and alcohol policy, approved councilmember attendance at the 2016 Leadership Conference, approved seeking quotes for four land-use application notice signs with specified wording and phone number, and approved using city staff time to support the Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest by plowing Twin Lakes Park and providing garbage pickup.

    Continued to next workshop for further discussion and legal opinion.

    • ordinance_2015_07
    • policy
    Continued
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)a). Proposed Ordinance Amendment (Ordinance No. 2015-07) - Chapter two (2) of the City Code - Bettinger said that they discussed at the workshop to do away with the Ordinance all together and just go with a policy. He thinks that it would be clearer if it was all just one document. Pilon made a motion to continue the d…

  14. 5bAdopt Resolution 2016-01 - A Resolution Making Council Appointments

    Annual council appointments per workshop discussions; Rainville opposed due to official newspaper.

    The council adopted resolutions making annual appointments, including Resolution 2016-01 (passed 4-1 with Rainville opposing due to the official newspaper designation), Resolution 2016-02 appointing a responsible authority, and Resolution 2016-03 making formal appointments to commissions and committees with direction to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook, correct the date, contact previous candidates, and post openings.

    Adopted 4-1; Rainville opposed (official newspaper appointment).

    • resolution_2016_01
    • appointments
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)b). Adopt Resolution 2016-01 - A Resolution Making Council Appointments - Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-01, a Resolution Making Council Appointments, as recommended from the workshop discussions; Reighard seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed, but stated that she was in favor of everything excep…

  15. 5cAdopt Resolution 2016-02 - A Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority

    The council adopted resolutions making annual appointments, including Resolution 2016-01 (passed 4-1 with Rainville opposing due to the official newspaper designation), Resolution 2016-02 appointing a responsible authority, and Resolution 2016-03 making formal appointments to commissions and committees with direction to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook, correct the date, contact previous candidates, and post openings.

    Resolution adopted unanimously.

    • resolution_2016_02
    • responsible_authority
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)c). Adopt Resolution 2016-02 - A Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority - Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02, a Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. 5dAdopt Resolution 2016-03 - A Resolution Making Formal Appointments to Commission and Committees

    Adopt Resolution 2016-03 and appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook, and correct the date; also direct outreach for openings.

    The council adopted resolutions making annual appointments, including Resolution 2016-01 (passed 4-1 with Rainville opposing due to the official newspaper designation), Resolution 2016-02 appointing a responsible authority, and Resolution 2016-03 making formal appointments to commissions and committees with direction to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook, correct the date, contact previous candidates, and post openings.

    Resolution adopted and additional direction given to contact previous candidates and post openings.

    • resolution_2016_03
    • commissions
    • appointments
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)d). Adopt Resolution 2016-03 - A Resolution Making Formal Appointments to Commission and Committees - Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-03 and to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook and to correct the date; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Pilon made a motion to contact any previous cand…

  17. 5eWage and Compensation Study - Evaluation & Selection

    Decide whether to accept proposals for a wage and compensation study; subsequent direction to staff to look into updating a prior wage study.

    After reviewing proposals for a wage and compensation study, the council voted not to accept any proposals and discussed concerns about cost and independence; the council then directed staff to look into what it would take to update the 2008 wage study, passing 3-2 with Pilon and Rainville opposed after debate about the age of the data, the completeness of the 2011/12 work, and what specific instruction staff should receive.

    Council voted not to accept proposals (4-1), then directed staff to look into updating the 2008 wage study (3-2).

    • wage_study
    • compensation
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)e). Wage and Compensation Study - Evaluation & Selection - Scheffler made a motion not to accept any of the proposals that were received for the Wage and Compensation Study; Bettinger seconded... Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion carried.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Scheffler made a motion to have staff to look into what it would take to update the 2008 wage study; Bettinger seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon would like to come back with more specific instruction to staff, so they can compare cities similar in size and structure. Three in favor; Pilon and Rainville opposed. Motion carried.

  18. 5fDrug and Alcohol Policy

    Direct staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the current Drug and Alcohol Policy.

    The council continued discussion of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-07 pending legal opinion at a future workshop, directed staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the city’s drug and alcohol policy, approved councilmember attendance at the 2016 Leadership Conference, approved seeking quotes for four land-use application notice signs with specified wording and phone number, and approved using city staff time to support the Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest by plowing Twin Lakes Park and providing garbage pickup.

    Motion carried 4-1; Bettinger opposed.

    • drug_and_alcohol_policy
    • dot
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)f). Drug and Alcohol Policy - Pilon made a motion to direct staff to add to the current Drug and Alcohol Policy, the Department of Transportation Pre-Duty Use of Alcohol; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried.

  19. 5gProposed Gambling Ordinance

    Removed from agenda by Rainville.

    Item removed as part of agenda approval.

    • gambling_ordinance
    Withdrawn
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)g). Proposed Gambling Ordinance - Removed by Rainville

  20. 5h2016 Leadership Conference

    Approve attendance by any Council Members to attend the 2016 Leadership Conference.

    The council continued discussion of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-07 pending legal opinion at a future workshop, directed staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the city’s drug and alcohol policy, approved councilmember attendance at the 2016 Leadership Conference, approved seeking quotes for four land-use application notice signs with specified wording and phone number, and approved using city staff time to support the Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest by plowing Twin Lakes Park and providing garbage pickup.

    Motion carried 4-1; Bettinger opposed.

    • conference
    • training
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)h). 2016 Leadership Conference - Pilon made a motion to approve attendance by any Council Members to attend the 2016 Leadership Conference; Rainville seconded. Bettinger thinks that the money can be spent elsewhere in the City. Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried

  21. 5iKent Roessler request to address Council

    Approve Kent Roessler request to address the Council at the February Council Meeting.

    Approved unanimously.

    • public_comment
    • speaker_request
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)i). Kent Roessler's request to address Council - Bettinger made a motion to approve Kent Roessler request to address the Council at the February Council Meeting; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  22. 5jLand Use Signs - Further Clarification

    Get quotes on 4 land use application signs (reflective tape, stands, bolts, sand bags, etc.) with specific wording and phone number.

    The council continued discussion of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-07 pending legal opinion at a future workshop, directed staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the city’s drug and alcohol policy, approved councilmember attendance at the 2016 Leadership Conference, approved seeking quotes for four land-use application notice signs with specified wording and phone number, and approved using city staff time to support the Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest by plowing Twin Lakes Park and providing garbage pickup.

    Approved unanimously to seek quotes.

    • land_use_signs
    • public_notice
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)j). Land Use Signs - Further Clarification - Bettinger made a motion to approve getting quotes on 4 signs with reflective tape, stands, bolts, sand bags, etc. that read, "This Property Is The Subject Of A Land Use Application, For More Information Call City of Nowthen (763) 441-1347; Reighard seconded. Bettinger said t…

  23. 5kNowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest - Request approval for use of staff time

    Approve staff time for plowing Twin Lakes Park and garbage pickup.

    The council continued discussion of a proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 2015-07 pending legal opinion at a future workshop, directed staff to add DOT pre-duty use of alcohol to the city’s drug and alcohol policy, approved councilmember attendance at the 2016 Leadership Conference, approved seeking quotes for four land-use application notice signs with specified wording and phone number, and approved using city staff time to support the Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest by plowing Twin Lakes Park and providing garbage pickup.

    Approved unanimously.

    • nowthen_lions
    • parks
    • public_works
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)k). Nowthen Lions Ice Fishing Contest - Request approval for Use of staff time \- Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for staff time by the Nowthen Lions, for plowing of Twin Lakes Park and garbage pickup; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  24. 5lQuarterly Expense Reports

    Removed from agenda; Rainville will resubmit a sample for council consideration.

    Removed from agenda; item noted for future resubmittal.

    • quarterly_expense_reports
    Withdrawn
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)I). Quarterly Expense Reports - Rainville will resubmit a sample of what she is looking to Council for consideration.

  25. 6Introduction of New Items

    Opportunity to introduce new items.

    No new items introduced.

    • new_items
    No action
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)6). Introduction of New Items: - No new items were introduced.

  26. ADJAdjourn

    Adjournment at 8:34 PM.

    Adjourned at 8:34 PM by motion.

    • adjournment
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

18 motions on the record.

  • M1Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports;.

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    Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made to a motion to approve the agenda with removing Council Items g. Proposed Gambling Ordinance and I. Quarterly Expense Reports; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Bettinger made a motion to approve the CUP, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Findings & Decision, dated January 12, 2016;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the CUP, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Findings & Decision, dated January 12, 2016;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)The CUP is being requested for multiple principal uses on a single property. - Bettinger made a motion to approve the CUP, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Findings & Decision, dated January 12, 2016; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M3Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-04, A resolution waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on PID 35- 33-25-14-0005;.

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    Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-04, A resolution waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on PID 35- 33-25-14-0005;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-04, A resolution waiving the 2016 Special Assessment on PID 35- 33-25-14-0005; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  • M4Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Findings and Decision on the Interim Use Permit Compliance and Code Enforcement Issues, dated January 12, 2016, with the following changes: Condition #2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 must be compliant in 30 days; Condition #1, 5, & 8 must be compliance by July 1, 2016 and Condition # 9 must have immediate compliance and that Condition # 5 should be replaced with a 6 ft. high fence;.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Findings and Decision on the Interim Use Permit Compliance and Code Enforcement Issues, dated January 12, 2016, with the following changes: Condition #2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 must be compliant in 30 days; Condition #1, 5, & 8 must be compliance by July 1, 2016 and Condition # 9 must have immediate compliance and that Condition # 5 should be replaced with a 6 ft. high fence;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Rainville made a motion to move forward with the Findings and Decision on the Interim Use Permit Compliance and Code Enforcement Issues, dated January 12, 2016, with the following changes: Condition #2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 must be compliant in 30 days; Condition #1, 5, & 8 must be compliance by July 1, 2016 and Condition # 9 …

  • M5Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve Consent Agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Pilon made a motion to continue the discussions of the proposed Ordinance Amendment and policies until the next workshop, so we can obtain legal opinion on the need for an ordinance and the proper structure;.

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    Pilon made a motion to continue the discussions of the proposed Ordinance Amendment and policies until the next workshop, so we can obtain legal opinion on the need for an ordinance and the proper structure;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon made a motion to continue the discussions of the proposed Ordinance Amendment and policies until the next workshop, so we can obtain legal opinion on the need for an ordinance and the proper structure; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M7Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-01, a Resolution Making Council Appointments, as recommended from the workshop discussions;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-01, a Resolution Making Council Appointments, as recommended from the workshop discussions;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed
    • NRainville
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-01, a Resolution Making Council Appointments, as recommended from the workshop discussions; Reighard seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed, but stated that she was in favor of everything except the Official Newspaper; motion carried.

  • M8Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02, a Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority;.

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    Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02, a Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02, a Resolution Appointing a Responsible Authority; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-03 and to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook and to correct the date;.

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    Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-03 and to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook and to correct the date;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Rainville made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-03 and to appoint Dana Henjum, remove David Shook and to correct the date; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Pilon made a motion to contact any previous candidates to see if they are still interested and to post the commission/committee openings;.

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    Pilon made a motion to contact any previous candidates to see if they are still interested and to post the commission/committee openings;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon made a motion to contact any previous candidates to see if they are still interested and to post the commission/committee openings; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Scheffler made a motion not to accept any of the proposals that were received for the Wage and Compensation Study;.

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    Scheffler made a motion not to accept any of the proposals that were received for the Wage and Compensation Study;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed
    • NRainville
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Scheffler made a motion not to accept any of the proposals that were received for the Wage and Compensation Study; Bettinger seconded... Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion carried.

  • M12Scheffler made a motion to have staff to look into what it would take to update the 2008 wage study;.

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    Scheffler made a motion to have staff to look into what it would take to update the 2008 wage study;

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed
    • NPilon
    • NRainville
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Scheffler made a motion to have staff to look into what it would take to update the 2008 wage study; Bettinger seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon would like to come back with more specific instruction to staff, so they can compare cities similar in size and structure. Three in favor; Pilon and Rainville opposed. Motion carried.

  • M13Pilon made a motion to direct staff to add to the current Drug and Alcohol Policy, the Department of Transportation Pre-Duty Use of Alcohol;.

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    Pilon made a motion to direct staff to add to the current Drug and Alcohol Policy, the Department of Transportation Pre-Duty Use of Alcohol;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon made a motion to direct staff to add to the current Drug and Alcohol Policy, the Department of Transportation Pre-Duty Use of Alcohol; Rainville seconded. Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried.

  • M14Pilon made a motion to approve attendance by any Council Members to attend the 2016 Leadership Conference;.

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    Pilon made a motion to approve attendance by any Council Members to attend the 2016 Leadership Conference;

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Pilon made a motion to approve attendance by any Council Members to attend the 2016 Leadership Conference; Rainville seconded... Four in favor; Bettinger opposed. Motion carried

  • M15Bettinger made a motion to approve Kent Roessler request to address the Council at the February Council Meeting;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve Kent Roessler request to address the Council at the February Council Meeting;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve Kent Roessler request to address the Council at the February Council Meeting; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Bettinger made a motion to approve getting quotes on 4 signs with reflective tape, stands, bolts, sand bags, etc. that read, "This Property Is The Subject Of A Land Use Application, For More Information Call City of Nowthen (763) 441-1347;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve getting quotes on 4 signs with reflective tape, stands, bolts, sand bags, etc. that read, "This Property Is The Subject Of A Land Use Application, For More Information Call City of Nowthen (763) 441-1347;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve getting quotes on 4 signs with reflective tape, stands, bolts, sand bags, etc. that read, "This Property Is The Subject Of A Land Use Application, For More Information Call City of Nowthen (763) 441-1347; Reighard seconded... All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for staff time by the Nowthen Lions, for plowing of Twin Lakes Park and garbage pickup;.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for staff time by the Nowthen Lions, for plowing of Twin Lakes Park and garbage pickup;

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the request for staff time by the Nowthen Lions, for plowing of Twin Lakes Park and garbage pickup; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M18Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM;.

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    Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM;

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-01-12 CC Minutes (2016-01-12)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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