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Nowthen City Council meeting, April 12, 2016

City Council

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

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The City Council handled planning-and-zoning procedural matters and appointments, gave code-enforcement direction on several properties, approved a building workstation purchase, made committee appointments and role documents, approved fuel pre-purchase and a Chamber map ad, and voted to discontinue the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    • meeting_procedure
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, as presented tonight; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  2. 1Sheriff Report

    Lt. Wayne Heath gave a March services update, including fraud reminder, severe weather awareness week, heroin/opium deaths trend, and prescription drug take-back program.

    • public_safety
    • sheriff_report
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)1). Sheriff Report - Lt. Wayne Heath gave an update of the Sheriff's services for the month of March. He provided a partial list of calls for service. He indicated that another fraud complaint was made of stolen identity and reminded people to keep their credit card information safe. April 11th -15th is severe weather …

  3. 2Floor Items

    Invocation introduction and planner-services/fees discussion remarks from consulting city planner Liz Stockman (TPC).

    Following discussion about planning services and fees, the Council voted to revisit planning service options at future workshops and included direction to have staff draft an RFP for planning services to better define requested services and reporting structure.

    • invocation
    • planner_services
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)2). Floor Items: - Bill Schulz introduced Pastor Nathan Kemper from Nowthen Alliance Church to do an invocation.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Liz Stockman, Consulting City Planner of The Planning Company (TPC), 3601 Thurston Ave, Anoka presented the following comments in response to the topic of Planner Services/Planner Fees/City Fees.

  4. 3aP&Z Policy on Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure

    Council voted to table until a joint City Council and P&Z meeting can be scheduled.

    The Council tabled proposed changes to the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) policy on structure and meeting procedure until a joint meeting with P&Z can be scheduled. On P&Z vacancies, the Council first voted down a request to return appointments to P&Z for additional interviews, then appointed Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan as previously recommended.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • pz_policy
    Tabled
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)a). P&Z Policy on Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure - Rainville amended her motion to table this until a joint meeting with the City Council and P&Z can be scheduled; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed.

  5. 3bRecommended Appointment to P&Z

    Council considered sending appointments back for additional interviews; that motion failed, and Council then appointed Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan.

    The Council tabled proposed changes to the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) policy on structure and meeting procedure until a joint meeting with P&Z can be scheduled. On P&Z vacancies, the Council first voted down a request to return appointments to P&Z for additional interviews, then appointed Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan as previously recommended.

    Initial motion to return the appointments to P&Z for interviews failed; a subsequent motion appointed Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • appointments
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)b). Recommended Appointment to P&Z - Rainville made a motion to return the appointments to the P&Z Commission to complete the interviews, as directed by the Council; Pilon seconded.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Pilon said that he understands the desire to get back to 7 members, but he thinks that is part of what they are trying to communicate to the public, and that they get a chance to participate and be interviewed and that the Commission gets a chance to express themselves. He thinks it is important to the residents that t…p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Reighard made a motion to appoint Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as previously recommended; Bettinger seconded... Three in favor; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  6. 3cGlenn Hammer - Approve courtesy lot split

    Council adopted Resolution 2016-07 exempting the Hammer property from Chapter 10 subdivision ordinance.

    The Council approved a courtesy lot split for Glenn Hammer by adopting Resolution 2016-07, exempting the Hammer property from Chapter 10 of the City Code (Subdivision Ordinance).

    • planning_and_zoning
    • lot_split
    • resolution_2016_07
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)c). Glenn Hammer - Approve courtesy lot split - Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-07, A Resolution Exempting the Hammer Property from the Nowthen City Code, Chapter 10, Subdivision Ordinance; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  7. 3dCode Enforcement Direction

    Council gave direction on multiple properties, including compliance plans, continued monitoring, and handling of a demolition permit fee timing.

    The Council issued direction on several code-enforcement cases: staff were directed to work with John Rohach for compliance with a to-do list due April 21, continue attempts to contact Jerry Bauer with a report by May, continue monitoring Andrea Keacher for compliance, allow a demolition permit to be issued for Gary Scott while keeping billing open and assessing progress, and allow Harvey Greenberg until fall to clean up his property.

    Multiple separate motions were approved under this item.

    • code_enforcement
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)d). Code Enforcement Direction -

  8. 3ePlanner Services

    Council voted to review planning services at future workshops and directed staff to draft an RFP for planning services.

    Following discussion about planning services and fees, the Council voted to revisit planning service options at future workshops and included direction to have staff draft an RFP for planning services to better define requested services and reporting structure.

    • planner_services
    • rfp
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)e). Planner Services - Scheffler made a motion to review this at future workshops to consider all the Council's options on how they provide planning services; Rainville seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville would ask to add to direct staff to draft a RFP for planning services for the City of Nowthen.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Scheffler said that it would be helpful to have staff bring that information, so they can have that discussion at future meetings. All in favor; motion carried.

  9. 4Building Department - Recommendation of purchasing a workstation computer

    Council approved purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, not to exceed $2,000.

    The Council approved purchasing a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector in an amount not to exceed $2,000.

    • building_department
    • technology_purchase
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)4). Building Department - Recommendation of purchasing a workstation computer - Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  10. 5aRoad and Bridge: Recommended Appointment to R&B

    Council first voted down appointment of Don Eldridge, then appointed Bill Schulz as recommended.

    The Council declined to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road & Bridge Committee and instead appointed Bill Schulz as recommended by the committee. The Council approved Road & Bridge Roles & Responsibilities with added details on membership and quorum, and approved pre-purchase of 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon.

    The successful appointment was Bill Schulz; Don Eldridge appointment failed.

    • road_and_bridge
    • appointments
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)a). Recommended Appointment to R&B - Bill Schulz - Bettinger made a motion to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road and Bridge Committee; Scheffler seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger and Scheffler in favor; three opposed. Motion failed. Rainville made a motion to appoint Bill Schulz to the Road and Bridge Committee, as recommended; Reighard seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed; Motion carried.

  11. 5bRoad and Bridge: Adopt Road and Bridge Roles & Responsibilities

    Council approved roles and responsibilities with addition of number of members and what constitutes a quorum.

    The Council declined to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road & Bridge Committee and instead appointed Bill Schulz as recommended by the committee. The Council approved Road & Bridge Roles & Responsibilities with added details on membership and quorum, and approved pre-purchase of 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon.

    • road_and_bridge
    • committee_governance
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)b). Adopt Road and Bridge Roles & Responsibilities - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  12. 5cRoad and Bridge: Pre-purchase Fuel

    Council approved pre-purchase of 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon.

    The Council declined to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road & Bridge Committee and instead appointed Bill Schulz as recommended by the committee. The Council approved Road & Bridge Roles & Responsibilities with added details on membership and quorum, and approved pre-purchase of 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon.

    • road_and_bridge
    • fuel_purchase
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)c). Pre-purchase Fuel - Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. 5dRoad and Bridge: Obtain pricing for 2" overlay for Old Viking and the Rogers Lake Development

    Informational direction to obtain pricing; committee working on additional information.

    • road_and_bridge
    • road_maintenance_estimates
    Discussion only
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)d). Recommend to direct staff to obtain pricing for 2" overlay for Old Viking and the Rogers Lake Development - Bettinger said that this is for informational purposes only. The Road and Bridge Committee is working on reviewing this and getting additional information together.

  14. 6aPark and Recreation: Adopt Park and Rec. Roles & Responsibilities

    Council approved roles and responsibilities with addition of number of members and what constitutes a quorum.

    The Council approved Park & Recreation Roles & Responsibilities with added membership/quorum details, appointed Cassie Reis to the committee, and authorized a Twin Lakes Park clean-up on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with city-provided bags and staff pickup.

    • park_and_recreation
    • committee_governance
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)6). Park and Recreation: a). Adopt Park and Rec. Roles & Responsibilities - Reighard made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. 6bPark and Recreation: Recommended appointment to P&R Committee - Cassie Reis

    Council appointed Cassie Reis to the Park and Rec. Committee as recommended.

    The Council approved Park & Recreation Roles & Responsibilities with added membership/quorum details, appointed Cassie Reis to the committee, and authorized a Twin Lakes Park clean-up on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with city-provided bags and staff pickup.

    • park_and_recreation
    • appointments
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)b). Recommended appointment to P&R Committee - Cassie Reis - Reighard made a motion to appoint Cassie Reis to the Park and Rec. Committee, as recommended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. 6cPark and Recreation: Earth Day/Park Clean-up

    Council approved Twin Lakes Park clean-up on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with city-provided bags and staff pickup, and posting details.

    The Council approved Park & Recreation Roles & Responsibilities with added membership/quorum details, appointed Cassie Reis to the committee, and authorized a Twin Lakes Park clean-up on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with city-provided bags and staff pickup.

    • park_and_recreation
    • events
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)c). Earth Day/Park Clean-up - April 22, 2016, 4:00 pm to dusk - Reighard made a motion to allow the Park and Rec. Committee to have a Twin Lakes Park Clean-up date on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Date to be put on the electronic sign and to post at other posting locations. City to provide the bags and staff …

  17. 7.1Consent Agenda: Approve the March 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes

    • consent_agenda
    • minutes
    Consent calendar
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)7). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the March 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutesp. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. 7.2Consent Agenda: Financial Report

    • consent_agenda
    • financial_report
    Consent calendar
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)1.2 Financial Reportp. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. 7.3Consent Agenda: Approve All Audited Bills Claim #9971 through Claim #10027, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 7, March 21, and April 4, 2016

    • consent_agenda
    • claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9971 through Claim # 10027, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 7, March 21, and April 4, 2016.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. 7.4Consent Agenda: Northwest Diamonds - Lawn maintenance service agreement

    • consent_agenda
    • contracts
    Consent calendar
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)1.4 Northwest Diamonds - Lawn maintenance service agreementp. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  21. 8aDiscuss Appointments to the URRWMO & Proposed 2017 Budget

    Council voted to leave URRWMO appointments as-is and discussed that URRWMO budget was for discussion purposes only with comments due before May 3rd.

    The Council voted to leave URRWMO committee appointments as they were and noted that the URRWMO proposed 2017 budget was for discussion purposes only, with time to review and provide comments before May 3rd.

    Motion addressed leaving appointments as-is; budget portion noted as discussion only.

    • urrwmo
    • appointments
    • budget_discussion
    Approved
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)a). Discuss Appointments to the URRWMO & Proposed 2017 Budget - Bettinger would like to leave the appointments to the URRWMO Committee, as is; Scheffler seconded... All in favor; motion carried. Bettinger said that the budget is for discussion purposes only, but the Council will still have time to review and get commen…

  22. 8b2016-2017 Chamber of Commerce Map - Does City want to purchase Ad

    Council approved purchase of a $230 ad with Nowthen logo and caption.

    The Council approved purchasing a $230 advertisement in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce map featuring the Nowthen logo and a development-opportunities caption, with discussion about tracking usefulness in future years.

    • communications
    • economic_development
    Approved
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)b). 2016-2017 Chamber of Commerce Map - Does City want to purchase Ad - Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded... All in favor; motion carr…

  23. 8cEldon Farb - Offer Letter (Request City to purchase Gladys Farb property CR22/47)

    Council directed staff to send a thank-you letter and stated it would not act on the request at this time.

    • property_request
    Approved
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)c). Eldon Farb - Offer Letter (Request City to purchase Gladys Farb property CR22/47) - Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send Eldon Farb a "Thank You" letter; but at this time, the Council will not be acting upon this request; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  24. 8dEmployee Reviews

    Council directed staff to report back in May on current review policy, last reviews, evaluator(s), criteria, and current evaluation form.

    • personnel_policy
    Approved
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)d). Employee Reviews - Rainville made a motion to direct staff to eport back to Council at the May meeting what our current review policy is, when were the last reviews completed and by whom, what criteria is used for evaluating an employee and the current evaluation form, for Council discussion, going forward. Pilon s…

  25. 8eLeague of MN Cities Annual Conference

    Council approved any Council Member to attend; reimbursement per current policy; if unable to register before early bird registration, member pays the difference.

    • training
    • reimbursement_policy
    Approved
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)e). League of MN Cities Annual Conference - Rainville made a motion to approve any Council Member to attend the League Annual Conference and reimbursement will be per current policy, and if the Council Member is unable to register before the early bird registration, they would pay the difference; Pilon seconded. All in…

  26. 8fRequest Discontinued Use of Conceptual Frontage Road Plan

    Council voted to discontinue use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and remove it from the Comprehensive Plan when updated.

    After discussion about safety, development impacts, and how the plan had been applied, the Council voted to discontinue the use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and to remove it from the Comprehensive Plan when updated.

    • transportation_planning
    • comprehensive_plan
    Approved
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)f). Request Discontinued Use of Conceptual Frontage Road Plan - Scheffler made a motion to discontinue the use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and to have it removed from the Comprehensive Plan, when the Comp Plan gets updated; Bettinger seconded.p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Three in favor of Scheffler's motion; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  27. 8gAdministrative Asst./Deputy Clerk Position Update

    Applications were still being reviewed.

    • staffing
    Discussion only
    p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)g). Administrative Asst./Deputy Clerk Position Update - LaDoucer had indicated that the applications were still being reviewed at this time.

  28. 9Introduction of New Items

    Council consensus was to obtain bids on architectural designs for Recycling Center improvements.

    Under new items, the Council reached consensus to obtain bids on architectural designs for Recycling Center improvements.

    Recorded as consensus, not a motion.

    • recycling_center
    • capital_planning
    Discussion only
    p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)9). Introduction of New Items: Consensus of the Council on the Recycling Center improvements is to obtain bids on architectural designs.

  29. 10Adjournment

    Adjourned at 8:35 pm.

    • meeting_procedure
    Approved
    p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Meeting Adjourned - Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

27 motions on the record.

  • M1Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, as presented tonight; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, as presented tonight; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, as presented tonight; Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  • M2Rainville amended her motion to table this until a joint meeting with the City Council and P&Z can be scheduled; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed.

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    Rainville amended her motion to table this until a joint meeting with the City Council and P&Z can be scheduled; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Tabled
    • NBettinger
    • NScheffler
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville amended her motion to table this until a joint meeting with the City Council and P&Z can be scheduled; Pilon seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed.

  • M3Rainville made a motion to return the appointments to the P&Z Commission to complete the interviews, as directed by the Council; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to return the appointments to the P&Z Commission to complete the interviews, as directed by the Council; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Failed

    Two in favor; Three opposed.

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville made a motion to return the appointments to the P&Z Commission to complete the interviews, as directed by the Council; Pilon seconded.p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)He would recommend that they proceed as motioned by Rainville. Two in favor; Three opposed. Motion failed.

  • M4Reighard made a motion to appoint Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as previously recommended; Bettinger seconded.

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    Reighard made a motion to appoint Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as previously recommended; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Reighard made a motion to appoint Kelly Pearo and Kristin Moan to the Planning and Zoning Commission, as previously recommended; Bettinger seconded... Three in favor; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  • M5Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-07, A Resolution Exempting the Hammer Property from the Nowthen City Code, Chapter 10, Subdivision Ordinance; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-07, A Resolution Exempting the Hammer Property from the Nowthen City Code, Chapter 10, Subdivision Ordinance; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2016-07, A Resolution Exempting the Hammer Property from the Nowthen City Code, Chapter 10, Subdivision Ordinance; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  • M6Rainville made a motion to have staff work with the resident for compliance and have a completed to-do list done by April 21st. Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have staff work with the resident for compliance and have a completed to-do list done by April 21st. Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)(1). John Rohach - 21202 St. Francis Blvd - Rainville made a motion to have staff work with the resident for compliance and have a completed to-do list done by April 21st. Reighard seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M7Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to try and contact the owner and continue the progress and have a report by the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to try and contact the owner and continue the progress and have a report by the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)(2). Jerry Bauer - 21226 St. Francis Blvd - Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to try and contact the owner and continue the progress and have a report by the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to monitor for compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to monitor for compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)(3). Andrea Keacher - 6612 189th Lane - Rainville made a motion to have staff continue to monitor for compliance; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Scheffler amended his motion to state that the home owner can be allowed to proceed and the billing would stay open and the Council can continue to assess the progress; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Scheffler amended his motion to state that the home owner can be allowed to proceed and the billing would stay open and the Council can continue to assess the progress; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Scheffler amended his motion to state that the home owner can be allowed to proceed and the billing would stay open and the Council can continue to assess the progress; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Bettinger made motion to allow Greenberg until fall to clean up the property and address it at that time; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made motion to allow Greenberg until fall to clean up the property and address it at that time; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made motion to allow Greenberg until fall to clean up the property and address it at that time; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M11Scheffler made a motion to review this at future workshops to consider all the Council's options on how they provide planning services; Rainville seconded.

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    Scheffler made a motion to review this at future workshops to consider all the Council's options on how they provide planning services; Rainville seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)e). Planner Services - Scheffler made a motion to review this at future workshops to consider all the Council's options on how they provide planning services; Rainville seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Scheffler said that it would be helpful to have staff bring that information, so they can have that discussion at future meetings. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M12Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M13Bettinger made a motion to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road and Bridge Committee; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road and Bridge Committee; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Failed
    • YBettinger
    • YScheffler
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to appoint Don Eldridge to the Road and Bridge Committee; Scheffler seconded.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger and Scheffler in favor; three opposed. Motion failed.

  • M14Rainville made a motion to appoint Bill Schulz to the Road and Bridge Committee, as recommended; Reighard seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to appoint Bill Schulz to the Road and Bridge Committee, as recommended; Reighard seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Reighard

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    • NScheffler
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville made a motion to appoint Bill Schulz to the Road and Bridge Committee, as recommended; Reighard seconded. Three in favor; Bettinger and Scheffler opposed; Motion carried.

  • M15Bettinger made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M16Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)c). Pre-purchase Fuel - Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Reighard made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Reighard made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Adopt Park and Rec. Roles & Responsibilities - Reighard made a motion to approve the Roles and Responsibilities, with the addition of the number of members and what constitutes a quorum; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M18Reighard made a motion to appoint Cassie Reis to the Park and Rec. Committee, as recommended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Reighard made a motion to appoint Cassie Reis to the Park and Rec. Committee, as recommended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Reighard made a motion to appoint Cassie Reis to the Park and Rec. Committee, as recommended; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M19Reighard made a motion to allow the Park and Rec. Committee to have a Twin Lakes Park Clean-up date on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Date to be put on the electronic sign and to post at other posting locations. City to provide the bags and staff to pick up bags; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Reighard made a motion to allow the Park and Rec. Committee to have a Twin Lakes Park Clean-up date on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Date to be put on the electronic sign and to post at other posting locations. City to provide the bags and staff to pick up bags; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried

    moved by Reighard, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Reighard made a motion to allow the Park and Rec. Committee to have a Twin Lakes Park Clean-up date on April 22, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Date to be put on the electronic sign and to post at other posting locations. City to provide the bags and staff to pick up bags; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carrie…

  • M20Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M21Bettinger would like to leave the appointments to the URRWMO Committee, as is; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger would like to leave the appointments to the URRWMO Committee, as is; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Discuss Appointments to the URRWMO & Proposed 2017 Budget - Bettinger would like to leave the appointments to the URRWMO Committee, as is; Scheffler seconded.p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)All in favor; motion carried.

  • M22Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded... All in favor; motion carried.

  • M23Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send Eldon Farb a "Thank You" letter; but at this time, the Council will not be acting upon this request; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send Eldon Farb a "Thank You" letter; but at this time, the Council will not be acting upon this request; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville made a motion to direct staff to send Eldon Farb a "Thank You" letter; but at this time, the Council will not be acting upon this request; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M24Rainville made a motion to direct staff to report back to Council at the May meeting what our current review policy is, when were the last reviews completed and by whom, what criteria is used for evaluating an employee and the current evaluation form, for Council discussion, going forward. Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to direct staff to report back to Council at the May meeting what our current review policy is, when were the last reviews completed and by whom, what criteria is used for evaluating an employee and the current evaluation form, for Council discussion, going forward. Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Employee Reviews - Rainville made a motion to direct staff to eport back to Council at the May meeting what our current review policy is, when were the last reviews completed and by whom, what criteria is used for evaluating an employee and the current evaluation form, for Council discussion, going forward. Pilon secon…

  • M25Rainville made a motion to approve any Council Member to attend the League Annual Conference and reimbursement will be per current policy, and if the Council Member is unable to register before the early bird registration, they would pay the difference; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve any Council Member to attend the League Annual Conference and reimbursement will be per current policy, and if the Council Member is unable to register before the early bird registration, they would pay the difference; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)League of MN Cities Annual Conference - Rainville made a motion to approve any Council Member to attend the League Annual Conference and reimbursement will be per current policy, and if the Council Member is unable to register before the early bird registration, they would pay the difference; Pilon seconded. All in fav…

  • M26Scheffler made a motion to discontinue the use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and to have it removed from the Comprehensive Plan, when the Comp Plan gets updated; Bettinger seconded.

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    Scheffler made a motion to discontinue the use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and to have it removed from the Comprehensive Plan, when the Comp Plan gets updated; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    p. 10City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Scheffler made a motion to discontinue the use of the Conceptual Frontage Road Plan and to have it removed from the Comprehensive Plan, when the Comp Plan gets updated; Bettinger seconded.p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Three in favor of Scheffler's motion; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  • M27Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Meeting Adjourned - Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 pm; Scheffler 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.

  • Purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, not to exceed $2,000.

    $2,000

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Bettinger made a motion to move forward with the purchase of a workstation computer and printer for the Building Inspector, in an amount not to exceed $2,000; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Fuel unit price for pre-purchase: $1.69 per gallon.

    $2

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Pre-purchase Fuel - Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Pre-purchase of 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon (computed total = 4,000 × 1.69).

    $6,760

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Pre-purchase Fuel - Bettinger made a motion to pre-purchase 4,000 gallons of fuel at $1.69 per gallon; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • Purchase of a $230 ad in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen logo and caption.

    $230

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 9City Council Meeting — 2016-04-12 CC Minutes (2016-04-12)Rainville made a motion to approve the purchase of a $230 ad to be placed in the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Map with the Nowthen Logo and the caption "For Development Opportunities Call 763-441-1347"; Pilon seconded... All in favor; motion carried.

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