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Nowthen City Council meeting, July 12, 2016

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

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Council adopted zoning ordinance changes, approved consent items (including bills and licenses), approved a $500 donation and a $1,585 generator maintenance contract, addressed temporary housing requests, set a deadline for A/V proposals, and took action on city equipment bids.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

    Approve amended agenda; pull item 4.1.3 for discussion.

    Agenda approved as amended; item 4.1.3 pulled for discussion.

    • meeting_procedure
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, with pulling item 4.1.3 for discussion; Pilon seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

  2. 1Sheriff Report

    Lt. Wayne Heath update on June 2016 Sheriff's Services, 2017 budget prep, and Kids Fishing day event details.

    Report given; no motion recorded.

    • public_safety
    • sheriff_report
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1). Sheriff Report - Lt. Wayne Heath provided an update of Sheriff's Services for the month of June 2016. He stated that they are in the process of preparing the 2017 budget.

  3. 2Floor Items

    Invocation and resident comments (including URRWMO assessment discussion, Twin Lakes Park suggestions, and responses regarding prior meeting statements about union contract/legal advice and cost of living raise).

    Public comments and responses; no motion recorded.

    • public_comment
    • urrwmo
    • parks
    • employee_union_discussion
    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)2). Floor Items: - Bill Schulz, of 18509 Baugh St. NW, introduced Fred St. Jean, the Deacon at the Church of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Elk River, to do an invocation for the public tonight.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Dan Denno, Chairman of the URRWMO, said that they had an open house a week ago. There was a piece of paper handed out asking everyone to write down how much they thought an assessment should be per $100,000.00 of property value.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Dan Williams, of 7967 191st Lane, wanted to say, that if we didn't give the pile a dirt away yet, but down at Twin Lakes Park over the past couple of years, there has been an influx of people bringing there outboards, kayaks and canoes down to the lake.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Debbie Mahutga, of 7560 Viking Blvd NW, indicated at the last meeting that her words get spun and the whole truth wouldn't be told and that is just what happened.

  4. 3aOrdinance 2016-03 - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Section 11-10-5

    Allow Council to specify an IUP/CUP compliance deadline date.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2016-03 to update the city code so the council can set compliance deadlines for interim and conditional use permits. The council also sent Ordinance 2016-05 (second driveway revisions) and Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 (temporary housing opt-out ordinance) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing as required (or adoption if not required), and adopted a Planning and Zoning Commission policy covering commission structure and rules/procedures for hearings.

    Ordinance 2016-03 adopted.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • ordinance_2016_03
    • iup_cup
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)a). Ordinance 2016-03 - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Section 11-10- 5 - Allow Council to specify an IUP/CUP Compliance Deadline date - Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-03, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the City Code to update Section 11-10-5 pertaining to Interim and Conditional Use Permits to all…

  5. 3bSecond (2) Driveway Draft Ordinance Revision-Section 11-6-2, J.3.

    Send Ordinance 2016-05 to Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing; discussion of necessity, fees, and frontage/lot size thresholds.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2016-03 to update the city code so the council can set compliance deadlines for interim and conditional use permits. The council also sent Ordinance 2016-05 (second driveway revisions) and Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 (temporary housing opt-out ordinance) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing as required (or adoption if not required), and adopted a Planning and Zoning Commission policy covering commission structure and rules/procedures for hearings.

    In discussing whether to proceed with the second driveway ordinance revisions, council members debated whether an ordinance was necessary versus using policy, and raised concerns about additional fees and process requirements (planner/engineer involvement and public hearing costs), as well as whether frontage or lot size should control eligibility. The motion to send the draft Ordinance 2016-05 to Planning and Zoning for a public hearing carried with Bettinger opposed.

    Sent Ordinance 2016-05 to P&Z for public hearing; Bettinger opposed.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • ordinance_2016_05
    • driveways
    Approved
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)b). Second (2) Driveway Draft Ordinance Revision-Section 11-6-2, J.3. - Rainville made a motion to send Ordinance 2016-05 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing; Pilon seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed; motion carried.

  6. 3cAdopt P&Z Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure, and Rules of Procedure for Public and Non-Public Hearings

    Adopt Planning and Zoning Commission procedures policy.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2016-03 to update the city code so the council can set compliance deadlines for interim and conditional use permits. The council also sent Ordinance 2016-05 (second driveway revisions) and Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 (temporary housing opt-out ordinance) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing as required (or adoption if not required), and adopted a Planning and Zoning Commission policy covering commission structure and rules/procedures for hearings.

    Policy adopted.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • p_and_z_policy
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)c). Adopt P&Z Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure, and Rules of Procedure for Public and Non- Public Hearings - Rainville made a motion for the Council to adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure and the Rules of Procedu…

  7. 3dProposed Ordinance 2016-04 - Temporary Housing Opt Out Ordinance

    Send to P&Z for public hearing if required, or adopt if not required.

    The council adopted Ordinance 2016-03 to update the city code so the council can set compliance deadlines for interim and conditional use permits. The council also sent Ordinance 2016-05 (second driveway revisions) and Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 (temporary housing opt-out ordinance) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing as required (or adoption if not required), and adopted a Planning and Zoning Commission policy covering commission structure and rules/procedures for hearings.

    Sent Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 to P&Z for public hearing if required, or adopt if not required.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • ordinance_2016_04
    • temporary_housing
    Approved
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)d). Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 - Temporary Housing Opt Out Ordinance - Rainville made a motion to send Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing, if required, or adopt, if not required; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  8. 3e(1)Code Enforcement Direction - Springer Property - 18288 Nowthen Blvd - Mining Restoration

    Documentation related to CUP stipulations for new owners if property sells; motion withdrawn.

    Motion withdrawn after discussion that CUP is recorded and no council action needed.

    • code_enforcement
    • springer_property
    • cup_compliance
    Withdrawn
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)(1). Springer Property - 18288 Nowthen Blvd - Mining Restoration - Rainville made a motion to move forward with making sure that it is documented in the file, that if and when the property sells, the new owners need to adhere to the stipulations of the CUP.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler feels that other than the Code Enforcement, the person buying the property should be well aware of the CUP requirements. He doesn't think that there is any Council action needed. Rainville withdraws her motion.

  9. 3fEscrow Requirements - Building occupancy prior to completion of all improvements

    Escrow requirements for landscaping/temporary housing, etc.; table pending attorney advice.

    Tabled by council consensus pending attorney advice; no motion text recorded.

    • planning_and_zoning
    • escrow_requirements
    • attorney_advice
    Tabled
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)f). Escrow Requirements - Building occupancy prior to completion of all improvements (landscaping-temporary housing, etc.) - Per discussion at the Council Workshop, the Council consensus is to table the escrow requirements, until we receive advice from the attorney.

  10. 3gLanger - 22315 Xenon St. - Temporary Housing

    Temporary housing request while building a new home before old one is torn down.

    The council approved two temporary housing requests connected with home construction: Herb Langer at 22315 Xenon St., and Douglas and Carolyn Serdahl at 20255 Nowthen Blvd.

    Temporary housing request approved.

    • temporary_housing
    • langer
    Approved
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)g). Langer - 22315 Xenon St. - Temporary Housing (building new home before old one is torn down). - Rainville made a motion to approve the Temporary Housing request from Herb Langer for the building of a new structure while the old house is there; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  11. 3hResolution 2016-16 - Interim policies regarding Frontage Road Plan

    Resolution recommending interim policies pending update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

    No motion was made.

    • frontage_road_plan
    • resolution_2016_16
    • comprehensive_plan
    No action
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)h). Resolution 2016-16 - A Resolution recommending interim policies with regard to the Frontage Road Plan, pending update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. - No motion was made on this item.

  12. 4.1.1Consent Agenda: Approve the June 14, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • minutes_approval
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)4). Consent Agenda: Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate. 1.1 Approve the June 14, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes-p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  13. 4.1.2Consent Agenda: Financial Report

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • financial_report
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.2 Financial Reportp. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  14. 4.1.3Consent Agenda: Approve All Audited Bills Claim #10167 through Claim #10219, plus Net Distribution reports dated June 13th and June 27th, 2016

    Item pulled for discussion when agenda was approved, but ultimately approved within consent agenda.

    Agenda notes item was pulled for discussion; minutes then show the consent agenda approved as presented.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims
    • audited_bills
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, with pulling item 4.1.3 for discussion; Pilon seconded the motion.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 10167 through Claim # 10219, plus Net Distribution reports dated June 13th and June 27th, 2016.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  15. 4.1.4Consent Agenda: Approve Temporary Liquor License - Ramsey Lions - Nowthen Threshing Show

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • liquor_license
    • ramsey_lions
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.4 Approve Temporary Liquor License - Ramsey Lions- Nowthen Threshing Showp. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  16. 4.1.5Consent Agenda: Adopt Resolution 2016-14 - Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Nowthen on behalf of its City Attorney

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution_2016_14
    • joint_powers
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.5 Adopt Resolution 2016-14 - A Resolution approving State of MN Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Nowthen on Behalf of its City Attorneyp. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  17. 4.1.6Consent Agenda: Adopt Resolution 2016-15 - Master Subscriber Agreement

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution_2016_15
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.6 Adopt Resolution 2016-15 - A Resolution Approving Master Subscriber Agreement.p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  18. 4.1.7Consent Agenda: Adopt Resolution 2016-17 - Appointing Election Judges for the Primary Election

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution_2016_17
    • elections
    Consent calendar
    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)1.7 Adopt Resolution 2016-17 - A Resolution Approving the Appointing of Election Judges for the Primary Electionp. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  19. 5aAlexandra House - Request for donation

    Approve donation.

    Council approved a $500 donation to Alexandra House.

    Donation approved in the amount of $500.

    • donation
    • alexandra_house
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)a). Alexandra House - Request for donation Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  20. 5bAudio Recording of Meetings - Update

    Discussion of vendor proposals and process; initial motion withdrawn; new motion set deadline for proposals by August council meeting.

    Council discussed progress on obtaining proposals for audio/video equipment for meeting recording, including concerns that prior council direction about vendor contact was not being followed and that donors needed updates. Rainville’s motion directing staff to contact vendors was withdrawn, and the council passed a motion setting a deadline for proposals to be submitted by the August council meeting, with Rainville and Pilon opposed.

    Motion adopted to have proposals in by August Council Meeting; Rainville and Pilon opposed.

    • audio_video
    • meeting_recording
    • vendor_bids
    Approved
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)b). Audio Recording of Meetings - Update - Rainville made a motion to direct LaDoucer to contact and meet with the interested vendors and that Pilon and Reighard are to continue to work with LaDoucer on the Audio video equipment; Pilon seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler would like the vendors to know that they have a deadline to meet and if they cannot have a quote into us by our next month's meeting, then they are out. Rainville withdrew her motion. Bettinger made a motion to have proposals in by the August Council Meeting to move forward and if they companies cannot get us…

  21. 5cGenerator Maintenance Contract - $1,585.00

    Approve generator maintenance contract.

    Council approved a generator maintenance contract in the amount of $1,585.00.

    Contract approved.

    • contract
    • public_works
    • generator
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)c). Generator Maintenance Contract - $1,585.00 - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  22. 5dEmployee Evaluation Review Forms

    Direct staff to draft evaluation forms and present to council.

    Staff directed to draft forms and present to council.

    • personnel
    • employee_evaluations
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)d). Employee Evaluation Review Forms - Bettinger made a motion to have staff come up with draft evaluation forms and present them to Council; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  23. 5eCity Council Salaries - Amend Ordinance/Code

    Motion to table salary ordinance amendment failed; ordinance 2016-02 adopted.

    Council debated changing council compensation, including concerns about vague language around per diem reimbursements and the need for guidelines or categories for reimbursable trainings/meetings, and whether the issue should be handled during budget discussions. A motion to table the ordinance amendment until upcoming budget meetings failed on a 3–2 vote (Rainville and Pilon in favor), and then the council adopted Ordinance 2016-02 on a 3–2 vote with Rainville and Pilon opposed.

    Motion to table failed; Ordinance 2016-02 adopted on a 3-2 vote (Rainville and Pilon opposed).

    • council_salaries
    • ordinance_2016_02
    Approved
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)e). City Council Salaries - Amend Ordinance/Code - Rainville said, given there could be no change in the policy for the Council seated in 2017, she made a motion to table proposed Ordinance Amendment until the discussions at the upcoming Budget meetings; Pilon seconded.p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Rainville and Pilon in favor of the motion; three opposed. Motion failed. Bettinger made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-02; Scheffler seconded.p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Three in favor of Bettinger's motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  24. 5fEmployee Resignation - Dianne Wright

    Accept resignation and thank for service.

    Resignation accepted.

    • personnel
    • resignation
    Approved
    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)f). Employee Resignation - Dianne Wright - Scheffler made a motion to accept the resignation of Dianne and thank her for her service; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  25. 5gAward/Deny Sealed Bids - 1992 Ford L8000 Single Axle Truck - 1997 Chevy 4x4 1 ton - 1970 Namco Standup Forklift

    Reject bid for Chevy 1 ton; list items on Craigslist/other websites for 30 days with minimum pricing guidance.

    Council acted on sealed bids for multiple items of city equipment, rejecting the bid received for the 1997 Chevy 4x4 1 ton and directing that the items be listed on Craigslist or other appropriate websites for 30 days, with guidance that the single axle be listed for not less than $5,000 and the one-ton for not less than $2,500 (listed at $4,000 or best offer).

    Bid rejected; items to be listed online with minimum prices; Glaze to determine value.

    • fleet
    • asset_sale
    • sealed_bids
    Approved
    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)g). Award/Deny Sealed Bids - 1992 Ford L8000 Single Axle Truck - 1997 Chevy 4x4 1 ton - 1970 Namco Standup Forklift - Rainville made a motion to reject the bid received for the Chevy 1 ton and list the items on Craig's List or other appropriate websites for 30 days; Bettinger seconded.p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Leave it up to Glaze to determine value to place it on Craig's List or other appropriate websites. List the Single axle for not less than $5,000 and the One Ton for not less than $2,500 (list at $4,000 or Best Offer). Pilon said that he could contact an associate for some listing prices. All in favor; motion carried.

  26. 5hDouglas & Carolyn Serdahl - Request Temporary housing at 20255 Nowthen Blvd

    Temporary housing request while home is being built.

    The council approved two temporary housing requests connected with home construction: Herb Langer at 22315 Xenon St., and Douglas and Carolyn Serdahl at 20255 Nowthen Blvd.

    Temporary housing request approved.

    • temporary_housing
    • serdahl
    Approved
    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)h). Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl - Request Temporary housing at 20255 Nowthen Blvd, while their home is being built. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the temporary housing request from Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  27. 6Introduction of New Items / Adjourn

    Adjournment at 8:40 PM.

    Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

    • meeting_procedure
    • adjournment
    Approved
    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

19 motions on the record.

  • M1Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, with pulling item 4.1.3 for discussion; Pilon seconded the motion.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, with pulling item 4.1.3 for discussion; Pilon seconded the motion.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Rainville made a motion to approve the amended agenda, with pulling item 4.1.3 for discussion; Pilon seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M2Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-03, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the City Code to update Section 11-10-5 pertaining to Interim and Conditional Use Permits to all the City Council to specify a date for compliance with approve conditions and subsequent execution of the special permits; Scheffler seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-03, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the City Code to update Section 11-10-5 pertaining to Interim and Conditional Use Permits to all the City Council to specify a date for compliance with approve conditions and subsequent execution of the special permits; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)a). Ordinance 2016-03 - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance-Section 11-10- 5 - Allow Council to specify an IUP/CUP Compliance Deadline date - Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-03, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the City Code to update Section 11-10-5 pertaining to Interim and Conditional Use Permits to all…

  • M3Rainville made a motion to send Ordinance 2016-05 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to send Ordinance 2016-05 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed
    • NBettinger
    p. 4City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)b). Second (2) Driveway Draft Ordinance Revision-Section 11-6-2, J.3. - Rainville made a motion to send Ordinance 2016-05 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing; Pilon seconded.p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Four in favor; Bettinger opposed; motion carried.

  • M4Rainville made a motion for the Council to adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure and the Rules of Procedure for Public and Non-Public Hearings; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion for the Council to adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure and the Rules of Procedure for Public and Non-Public Hearings; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)c). Adopt P&Z Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure, and Rules of Procedure for Public and Non- Public Hearings - Rainville made a motion for the Council to adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission policy on commission structure, meeting order and general procedure and the Rules of Procedu…

  • M5Rainville made a motion to send Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing, if required, or adopt, if not required; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to send Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing, if required, or adopt, if not required; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)d). Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 - Temporary Housing Opt Out Ordinance - Rainville made a motion to send Proposed Ordinance 2016-04 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing, if required, or adopt, if not required; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M6Rainville made a motion to move forward with making sure that it is documented in the file, that if and when the property sells, the new owners need to adhere to the stipulations of the CUP.

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    Rainville made a motion to move forward with making sure that it is documented in the file, that if and when the property sells, the new owners need to adhere to the stipulations of the CUP.

    moved by Rainville

    Withdrawn
    p. 5City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)(1). Springer Property - 18288 Nowthen Blvd - Mining Restoration - Rainville made a motion to move forward with making sure that it is documented in the file, that if and when the property sells, the new owners need to adhere to the stipulations of the CUP.p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler feels that other than the Code Enforcement, the person buying the property should be well aware of the CUP requirements. He doesn't think that there is any Council action needed. Rainville withdraws her motion.

  • M7Rainville made a motion to approve the Temporary Housing request from Herb Langer for the building of a new structure while the old house is there; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve the Temporary Housing request from Herb Langer for the building of a new structure while the old house is there; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 6City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)g). Langer - 22315 Xenon St. - Temporary Housing (building new home before old one is torn down). - Rainville made a motion to approve the Temporary Housing request from Herb Langer for the building of a new structure while the old house is there; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M8Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded.

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

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M9Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500; Scheffler seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)a). Alexandra House - Request for donation Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M10Rainville made a motion to direct LaDoucer to contact and meet with the interested vendors and that Pilon and Reighard are to continue to work with LaDoucer on the Audio video equipment; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to direct LaDoucer to contact and meet with the interested vendors and that Pilon and Reighard are to continue to work with LaDoucer on the Audio video equipment; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Withdrawn
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)b). Audio Recording of Meetings - Update - Rainville made a motion to direct LaDoucer to contact and meet with the interested vendors and that Pilon and Reighard are to continue to work with LaDoucer on the Audio video equipment; Pilon seconded.p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Scheffler would like the vendors to know that they have a deadline to meet and if they cannot have a quote into us by our next month's meeting, then they are out. Rainville withdrew her motion.

  • M11Bettinger made a motion to have proposals in by the August Council Meeting to move forward and if they companies cannot get us a proposal by then, they will not be considered; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to have proposals in by the August Council Meeting to move forward and if they companies cannot get us a proposal by then, they will not be considered; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Bettinger made a motion to have proposals in by the August Council Meeting to move forward and if they companies cannot get us a proposal by then, they will not be considered; Scheffler seconded. Three in favor; Rainville and Pilon opposed.

  • M12Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)c). Generator Maintenance Contract - $1,585.00 - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried

  • M13Bettinger made a motion to have staff come up with draft evaluation forms and present them to Council; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to have staff come up with draft evaluation forms and present them to Council; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)d). Employee Evaluation Review Forms - Bettinger made a motion to have staff come up with draft evaluation forms and present them to Council; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M14Rainville said, given there could be no change in the policy for the Council seated in 2017, she made a motion to table proposed Ordinance Amendment until the discussions at the upcoming Budget meetings; Pilon seconded.

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    Rainville said, given there could be no change in the policy for the Council seated in 2017, she made a motion to table proposed Ordinance Amendment until the discussions at the upcoming Budget meetings; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Failed
    • YRainville
    • YPilon
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)e). City Council Salaries - Amend Ordinance/Code - Rainville said, given there could be no change in the policy for the Council seated in 2017, she made a motion to table proposed Ordinance Amendment until the discussions at the upcoming Budget meetings; Pilon seconded.p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Rainville and Pilon in favor of the motion; three opposed. Motion failed.

  • M15Bettinger made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-02; Scheffler seconded.

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    Bettinger made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-02; Scheffler seconded.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Scheffler

    Passed
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    p. 11City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Motion failed. Bettinger made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2016-02; Scheffler seconded.p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Three in favor of Bettinger's motion to adopt Resolution 2016-02; Rainville and Pilon opposed. Motion carried.

  • M16Scheffler made a motion to accept the resignation of Dianne and thank her for her service; Bettinger seconded.

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    Scheffler made a motion to accept the resignation of Dianne and thank her for her service; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)f). Employee Resignation - Dianne Wright - Scheffler made a motion to accept the resignation of Dianne and thank her for her service; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M17Rainville made a motion to reject the bid received for the Chevy 1 ton and list the items on Craig's List or other appropriate websites for 30 days; Bettinger seconded.

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    Rainville made a motion to reject the bid received for the Chevy 1 ton and list the items on Craig's List or other appropriate websites for 30 days; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)g). Award/Deny Sealed Bids - 1992 Ford L8000 Single Axle Truck - 1997 Chevy 4x4 1 ton - 1970 Namco Standup Forklift - Rainville made a motion to reject the bid received for the Chevy 1 ton and list the items on Craig's List or other appropriate websites for 30 days; Bettinger seconded.p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Pilon said that he could contact an associate for some listing prices. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M18Scheffler made a motion to approve the temporary housing request from Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl; Bettinger seconded.

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    Scheffler made a motion to approve the temporary housing request from Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl; Bettinger seconded.

    moved by Scheffler, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)h). Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl - Request Temporary housing at 20255 Nowthen Blvd, while their home is being built. - Scheffler made a motion to approve the temporary housing request from Douglas & Carolyn Serdahl; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  • M19Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM; Pilon seconded.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    All in favor

    p. 12City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 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 to Alexandra House.

    $500

    Motion Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500; Scheffler seconded. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 7City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Alexandra House - Request for donation Rainville made a motion to approve a donation to Alexandra House in the amount of $500;

  • Generator Maintenance Contract.

    $1,585

    Motion Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract; Scheffler seconded. Passed(All in favor)
    p. 8City Council Meeting — 2016-07-12 CC Minutes (2016-07-12)Generator Maintenance Contract - $1,585.00 - Bettinger made a motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Contract;

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