Nowthen City Council meeting, January 10, 2017

What was on the agenda

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

1. A1Approve meeting agenda

   Council approved the meeting agenda at the start of the meeting.

   approved by voice vote

   • meeting agenda

   Approved
   0:51↗um come to the podium, state your name, give us your address, and then speak to the the topic of Thank you. So, I uh make a motion to approve the meeting agenda for tonight, Mr. Mayor. Council member Rango, if there are no additions uh or changes from council, I approve it as presented. Second motion to1:18↗second. Any other discussion? All those in favor? I. Motion carries.

2. A2Sheriff's report

   The Anoka County Sheriff's Office reported December 2016 and 2016 year-end call information and highlighted theft, impaired driving, and identity-theft concerns.

   report received; no council action shown

   • sheriff report

   Discussion only
   1:36↗Um the report for December of 2016, uh sheriff's deputies responded to 97 calls for service in in that month. And it was a little lower than usual. Not by much, but uh the total calls for service for 2016 were 1,374.7:59↗And that's actually all I have for council have anything for the lieutenant?

3. A3Business from the floor

   Residents who had signed up for floor items were directed to speak during the public hearing because their questions related to that item.

   floor speakers were handled under the public hearing

   • business from the floor
   • Wagner-Owelling land use amendment

   Discussion only
   9:28↗We have three floor items. Uh Mike and Pam Coolage relate floor items. Uh yes. Um Mike and Pam Culage and the proposed road to the land. Pardon? I am Pam Kage. Okay. Did you want to speak to to the public hearings which really what you wanted, right? Yeah, we're kind of here for that. We have some questions.10:25↗We'll just we'll take that with the public hearing then. Okay. All right.

4. A4Public hearing: Wagner/Owelling land use plan amendment

   The council held a public hearing on the Wagner/Owelling request to amend the land use plan by removing a conceptual frontage-road alignment near Viking Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard.

   Council held a public hearing on removing the conceptual frontage-road alignment from the comprehensive plan for the Viking/Nowthen area. Several nearby residents asked questions and spoke in favor of removing the road concept. After the hearing, council approved the amendment request, subject to the listed conditions.

   public hearing closed; action followed under planning and zoning

   • Wagner-Owelling land use amendment
   • frontage road

   Discussion only
   10:28↗Then we will move right to the public hearing. Uh we have a public hearing for a request from John Wgner and Bill Owelling for land use plan amendment to our comp plan. This request involves a revision of the land use plan by removing the conceptual frontage road alignment from quadrant 2 northeast quadrant to Viking B…25:40↗All right, seeing no other uh hands or anybody else coming up, we will close the public hearing and we will move on to the planning and zoning.

5. A5Planning and zoning: Wagner/Owelling request

   Council approved the Wagner/Owelling request to amend the 2030 land use plan and remove Quadrant 2 from the Viking Boulevard transportation plan and land use study, subject to listed conditions.

   Council held a public hearing on removing the conceptual frontage-road alignment from the comprehensive plan for the Viking/Nowthen area. Several nearby residents asked questions and spoke in favor of removing the road concept. After the hearing, council approved the amendment request, subject to the listed conditions.

   approved by voice vote, subject to the conditions listed in the document

   • Wagner-Owelling land use amendment
   • frontage road

   Approved with conditions
   26:03↗based upon discussion at the January 5th uh city council meeting uh/workshop and the findings of facts provided by our planner list stockman I move the council approves a request for an amendment to the city's 2030 land use plan subject to the conditions listed in the document as it relates to removing removing quadran…26:56↗All those in favor of the motion I opposed. Motion carries.

6. A6Planning and zoning: Sheldon Green Acres reference

   Council acted on the Sheldon/Green Acres zoning ordinance issue by moving it forward with a public hearing rather than final approval that night.

   Council considered whether to remove a remaining Green Acres reference from the zoning ordinance so the Sheldons could proceed with a building. After discussion that the ordinance change needed a public hearing, the motion was amended to include that step and carried.

   motion as amended to include a public hearing carried

   • Sheldon building
   • Green Acres reference
   • zoning ordinance

   Approved
   27:17↗based upon the discussion at the January 5th uh city council meeting uh/workshop and the information provided by planner Liz Stockman, um I move that the council approves the removal of the reference to Green Acres um which will allow the um Sheldons to uh place their building. Second motion and a second.30:42↗So again, would you like to amend your your motion to include the the public hearing given the addition? Yeah. Given the additional information. Yes.31:10↗All those in favor of the motion? I I opposed. Motion carries.

7. A7Planning and zoning: fee schedule review

   Council directed staff to prepare a comparative fee report, refine the fee schedule, and look at ordinance versus policy treatment, with the timing adjusted to give staff additional time.

   Council decided not to immediately adopt fee changes and instead directed staff to compare Nowthen’s fees with surrounding cities, review how those cities provide services, look at labor categories and park fees, and consider whether fee schedules should be handled by ordinance or policy. The Hubrick fire-call collection issue was left on hold while fire-call fees are reviewed.

   direction to staff approved by voice vote

   • fee schedule

   Approved
   32:53↗I move the council uh directs internal staff provide a detailed report showing how our fees compared to surrounding cities. uh report should include but not be limited to comparison of Oakrove, East Bethl, Bethl, Ramsey, St. Francis, Lynwood, and Elk River.46:24↗I would then um go back to initial motion that had by the April council meeting which will be staff additional time.46:43↗All those in favor of the motion I I opposed. I motion carries.

8. A8Todd and May Hubrick fire-call fee

   The council discussed Todd and May Hubrick's fire-call fee and held off on trying to collect while the broader fire-call fee is reviewed with the fee schedule.

   Council decided not to immediately adopt fee changes and instead directed staff to compare Nowthen’s fees with surrounding cities, review how those cities provide services, look at labor categories and park fees, and consider whether fee schedules should be handled by ordinance or policy. The Hubrick fire-call collection issue was left on hold while fire-call fees are reviewed.

   no motion was made; collection was described as on hold

   • Hubrick fire call fee
   • fee schedule

   Discussion only
   47:07↗Uh item five there, Todd and May Hubrick at the workshop. Um we discussed putting that on hold until we as a city decide if we're going to adjust our fire call fee.48:58↗Um, and it does have the home structure fires at 2,000. So, it would be part of the review.

9. A9Park and recreation: portable toilet for ice rink

   Council approved working with Jimmy to place another portable toilet near the skating benches and to remove it when the ice is no longer skateable.

   Council approved placing a portable toilet near the ice-rink benches and removing it when the ice is no longer skateable. The related tank-truck item was treated as a future issue requiring no action at this meeting.

   approved by voice vote

   • park and recreation
   • ice rink
   • portable toilet

   Approved
   49:28↗I'd like to thank Robertson to ask staff work with Jimmy to order another port and have a place by the as close to the benches by as possible and to have staff then contact Jimmy as well when they deem that it's ready to take out of there as soon as they deem that ice is non-scapable. I'll second it up.52:42↗All those in favor of the motion? I opposed. Motion carries.

10. A10Park and recreation: tank truck

    The tank-truck item was noted as a future issue and no action was required at this meeting.

    Council approved placing a portable toilet near the ice-rink benches and removing it when the ice is no longer skateable. The related tank-truck item was treated as a future issue requiring no action at this meeting.

    no action required at this time

    • park and recreation
    • tank truck

    No action
    52:53↗And I think at the workshop we talked about the use of the tank truck is really for the the future. There's no action required at this time. Is that right?

11. A11Consent agenda

    Council approved the consent agenda after noting that the discussed wording change to the council meeting minutes had been made.

    approved by voice vote

    • consent agenda
    • minutes

    Approved
    53:05↗Move on to the consent agenda. Mr. Mayor member Bettinger. I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second motion in a second.53:12↗at the workshop we realized that there was a change in verbiage for the council meeting minutes and that the the uh that change was made.53:53↗All those in favor of the motion I I opposed. Motion carries.

12. A12Council item A: Resolution 2017-01 appointments

    Council considered Resolution 2017-01 on appointments, including acting mayor, newspaper, and liaison appointments; the motion received ayes and opposition, but the transcript does not include a clear spoken 'motion carries' line.

    Council had a lengthy debate over Resolution 2017-01, including the official newspaper and committee liaison assignments. Members disagreed about newspaper distribution, cost, and whether proposed liaison changes would help or hurt committees. A separate resolution making commission and committee appointments was tabled until after a strategy session, with committees to continue under existing policy in the meantime.

    vote was taken, but the transcript excerpt does not clearly state the outcome

    • 2017 appointments
    • official newspaper
    • committee liaisons

    Outcome unrecorded
    54:06↗under council items, uh, letter A, uh, resolution 2017-01. Um, I move that council um moves forward with the recommendations as presented by council member Rainbow which also included acting mayor and mayor. Second motion and a second1:10:19↗All those in favor? I I opposed. I close.

13. A13Resolution appointing city responsible party authority

    Council approved the resolution appointing a city responsible party authority.

    approved by voice vote

    • responsible party authority

    Approved
    1:10:36↗I move that uh the council approves resolution 2017, which is a resolution appointing a city responsible party authority. Motion a second.1:10:50↗Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

14. A14Resolution 2017-03 commission and committee appointments

    Council tabled Resolution 2017-03 on appointments to commissions and committees until after a council strategy session.

    Council had a lengthy debate over Resolution 2017-01, including the official newspaper and committee liaison assignments. Members disagreed about newspaper distribution, cost, and whether proposed liaison changes would help or hurt committees. A separate resolution making commission and committee appointments was tabled until after a strategy session, with committees to continue under existing policy in the meantime.

    tabled until after a strategy session

    • commission appointments
    • committee appointments
    • strategy session

    Tabled
    1:11:01↗I move that we table resolution [Music] 20703 uh which is a resolution um making official appointments to certain commission and committees until after the council's uh strategy session in which council may discuss possible changes and that the committees will continue to operate according to existing policy until furt…1:21:25↗All those in favor? I opposed. I motion carries.

15. A15League of Minnesota Cities handbook

    Council authorized ordering League of Minnesota Cities handbooks for council members who request them.

    Council authorized ordering League of Minnesota Cities handbooks for any council member requesting one, despite disagreement about whether online access was enough. Council also approved Council Member Brian attending the League of Minnesota Cities newly elected officials conference at city expense.

    approved by voice vote

    • LMC handbook
    • council training

    Approved
    1:21:50↗I move um that the council accept the accompanying resolution um in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that. I'll second that.1:24:37↗All those in favor of the motion. I opposed. I I motion carries.

16. A16Council policy 1-1-11 agenda process

    Council approved a change to City Council policy chapter 1, section 1-1-11, requiring agenda requests to be submitted earlier and with a request-for-council-action form.

    Council approved changes to the agenda-submission process to require earlier agenda requests and request-for-council-action forms. A proposal to publish minutes for workshops and budget meetings was withdrawn for more statutory review. Council also approved a general 7:00 p.m. start time for committee meetings, with exceptions handled case by case.

    approved by voice vote

    • agenda policy

    Approved
    1:24:52↗A motion to a change to the Nelvin City Council policy chapter 1 section 1-11. Um, having been to uh plenty of city council meetings, I think we can uh improve our processes um where in the agenda where to make sure that the agenda items are presented with uh more time for staff to prepare the agenda as well as more ti…1:35:07↗Seeing and hearing none, motion before us to amend the council policy 1-1-11. All those in favor? I opposed. Motion carries.

17. A17HVAC replacement sealed-bid process

    A motion to begin a sealed-bid process for replacing the HVAC system was made, discussed, and withdrawn because council wanted more discussion about basement use and project approach.

    Council discussed how to proceed with replacing or repairing the city hall HVAC system, including whether to use sealed bids, quotes, or more study of basement use. The initial sealed-bid motion was withdrawn, but the issue was brought back later in the meeting because of concern that the furnace flue was gone and could create a safety issue.

    motion withdrawn after discussion

    • HVAC
    • city hall
    • sealed bids

    Withdrawn
    1:36:00↗I request to get approval to direct staff to generate the sealed bid reprocess for replacement of the HVAC system conforming to industry standards. um including at a minimum a detailed list of work to be performed and product specifications um and insurance or bond requirements, job references, submission details, the …1:50:17↗Mr. Mayor, council record. But again, I think it's the council's decision to decide what the space is used for and I don't think we can do that right now. Mr. Mayor, I'll just withdraw my motion.

18. A18Minutes for workshops and budget planning meetings

    A motion to take and publish minutes for all council meetings, including workshops and budget planning meetings, was made and withdrawn so the relevant statutes could be provided for later review.

    Council approved changes to the agenda-submission process to require earlier agenda requests and request-for-council-action forms. A proposal to publish minutes for workshops and budget meetings was withdrawn for more statutory review. Council also approved a general 7:00 p.m. start time for committee meetings, with exceptions handled case by case.

    motion withdrawn for further statutory review

    • minutes
    • workshops
    • state statute

    Withdrawn
    1:50:45↗I make a motion to move that all council meeting minutes, including the Thursday council meetings, workshops, and budget planning meetings, be taken and published in the same manner for chapter 1, section 1 1-1-13, which states, "Minute shall be published as required by Minnesota statute 412.191, 331A.08, subdivision 3…1:55:33↗Yeah, that's fine. If it it's going to require more discussion, it's not worth going tonight. Mr. Mayor, I withdraw my motion.

19. A19Set 7:00 p.m. start time for committee meetings

    Council approved setting a 7:00 start time for all city council committee meetings unless a different time is approved case by case.

    Council approved changes to the agenda-submission process to require earlier agenda requests and request-for-council-action forms. A proposal to publish minutes for workshops and budget meetings was withdrawn for more statutory review. Council also approved a general 7:00 p.m. start time for committee meetings, with exceptions handled case by case.

    approved by voice vote

    • committee meeting times

    Approved
    1:55:58↗I make a motion that all city council committee meetings have a set starting time of 7:00 on the day of the meeting. If there's a need for a specific meeting to have a different start time, that can be addressed on a case- by case basis. And this would be in effect for all future meetings as of 1117 2017.1:59:19↗All those in favor of the motion. I I opposed. I motion carries.

20. A20Bass Lake tax-forfeited property

    Council discussed a tax-forfeited Bass Lake parcel offered by Anoka County at no cost, withdrew the motion to accept it, and tabled the issue so staff could determine whether a neighboring owner could work with the county.

    Anoka County offered a Bass Lake tax-forfeited parcel to the city at no cost, but council questioned whether the city had any practical use for it and whether a neighboring owner might be a better fit. The acceptance motion was withdrawn and the issue was tabled so staff could explore the county process and the neighboring owner’s interest.

    acceptance motion was withdrawn; replacement motion to table carried

    • Bass Lake
    • tax-forfeited property

    Tabled
    1:59:41↗item I, Bass Lake, the tax forfooted property. I move that the city council accept the offer from Anoka County uh for this section of land on Bassley um but to the city at no cost second motion second discussion2:06:52↗I guess I will pull my motion with the understanding that um we could direct M staff could direct Mr. Sardall to contact the county to see if there's any negotiating there.2:07:48↗I would make a motion to table it until that is done and then bring it back to the council for a discussion if if it's not possible or Mr. Serville is not interested. All right, I'll make the motion accordingly. Second motion second.2:08:13↗All those in favor? I oppose. Motion carries.

21. A21Transfer of funds from Road and Bridge to equipment fund

    Council tabled discussion of transferring funds from Road and Bridge to the equipment fund until after a council strategy session.

    Council tabled discussion of moving unspent Road and Bridge money to the equipment fund until after a strategy session. The discussion focused on whether the amount, purpose, and split were clear enough, and whether road and equipment capital needs were being underfunded.

    tabled until after a strategy session

    • road and bridge fund
    • equipment fund
    • fund transfer

    Tabled
    2:08:24↗letter J, interview a transfer of funds. I would move a discussion of transferring funds from road and bridge to the equipment fund until after a council strategy session.2:17:18↗All those in favor of the motion? I I opposed. I motion carries.

22. A22Nowthen Lions ice fishing contest assistance

    Council directed staff to help the Nowthen Lions with plowing and garbage pickup for the February 4, 2017 ice fishing contest.

    Council approved staff assistance for the Nowthen Lions ice fishing contest scheduled for February 4, 2017, including plowing and garbage pickup.

    approved by voice vote

    • Nowthen Lions
    • ice fishing contest

    Approved
    2:17:27↗For item K, the Ned Lions Ice Fishing Contest. I move the council direct staff to assist the Lions with their request for assistance on February 4th, 2017 for the fishing contest to include what? the the what they requested the the plowing and uh the pickup of the garbage. I'll second motion a second.2:18:01↗All those in favor? I oppose. Motion carries.

23. A23Barrett Street property purchase agreement

    Council accepted a purchase agreement for the Barrett Street property from Reagan Shield Investments Incorporated for $78,400.

    Council accepted a $78,400 purchase agreement for the Barrett Street property from Reagan Shield Investments Incorporated. During discussion, Council Member Bettinger said he wanted remaining proceeds after paying down the related deficiency to go into a capital improvement fund for buildings.

    approved by voice vote

    • Barrett Street property
    • property sale

    Approved
    2:18:10↗For item number uh L, I move that the council accept the purchase agreement in the amount of $78,400 for this Barrett Street property submitted by Reagan Shield Investments Incorporated. I'll second that motion and a second discussion.2:19:12↗um motion to accept the offer. All those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

24. A24Donation of safe

    Council tabled donation of the safe and directed staff to work with qualified people to move it to the basement so the floor could be refinished.

    Council tabled donating the safe after hearing resident concerns that it was part of the building’s history. The council directed staff to work with qualified people to move it to the basement so the floor could be refinished.

    donation tabled; safe to be moved to basement with qualified help

    • safe
    • historical society
    • floor refinishing

    Tabled
    2:20:55↗I move that we table the donation of the sta staff and to direct staff to work with um persons um a person's um can't think of a word individuals qualified yeah person's qualified to move to the basement so the floor can be refinished. I'll second that.2:24:51↗All those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

25. A25Council strategy session

    The mayor discussed holding a council strategy session, suggested January 20 as a possible date, then withdrew the item to provide more detail later.

    The mayor proposed a strategy session to discuss big-picture goals, roles, and communication with staff and committees, using a League of Minnesota Cities template. After questions about the agenda, location, posting, and staff participation, he withdrew the item to bring back more detail.

    withdrawn to bring back a more detailed explanation

    • strategy session

    Withdrawn
    2:25:08↗The intention was there and uh I didn't follow what Dan recommended earlier. So I don't have a request for council action. I did put that in there. We done this a few years ago. We had a a template that we used2:26:57↗I guess I said a half day session. Um my recommendation would be a Friday that since people had booked Fridays, the one that jumped out was Friday, January 20th.2:28:48↗Okay, I withdraw it at this point um and come up with a a more detailed uh explanation to answer that and we can we can do it later um if council sees value in it. So I'll withdraw at this point.

26. A26Newly elected officials conference

    Council approved allowing Council Member Brian to attend the League of Minnesota Cities newly elected officials conference with the city covering the cost.

    Council authorized ordering League of Minnesota Cities handbooks for any council member requesting one, despite disagreement about whether online access was enough. Council also approved Council Member Brian attending the League of Minnesota Cities newly elected officials conference at city expense.

    approved by voice vote

    • council training
    • LMC conference

    Approved
    2:29:19↗letter O, uh, newly elected officials conference. Um, I move council member Brian be allowed to attend the League of Minnesota's, uh, newly elected officials conference, uh, with the city covering the cost. I'll second that discussion.2:29:41↗Seeing hearing none, all those in favor? I opposed. Motion carries.

27. A27Furnace/HVAC follow-up discussion

    Council revisited the furnace/HVAC issue after the conference item, with concern that waiting another month could be unsafe or delay the repair process.

    Council discussed how to proceed with replacing or repairing the city hall HVAC system, including whether to use sealed bids, quotes, or more study of basement use. The initial sealed-bid motion was withdrawn, but the issue was brought back later in the meeting because of concern that the furnace flue was gone and could create a safety issue.

    transcript provided ends during this renewed discussion; no final action is shown in this bundle

    • HVAC
    • furnace
    • city hall

    Discussion only
    2:29:57↗before we move on, I'd like to see about readressing about the furnace because I don't think we want to sit on it another month and then if it's determined to have closed bids or sealed bids or something, then we're going to take another two months for the process to go.2:30:10↗according to what Andy had seen in there, the flu is gone. There's like nothing and he doesn't even know if there's like CO coming into the building or what's in there. So, I think I think it's very important to try to figure out something to do with it.

Motions and votes

21 motions on the record.

• M-001Approve the meeting agenda for tonight.

  Exact transcript text

  approve the meeting agenda for tonight

  moved by Rango

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  0:51↗So, I uh make a motion to approve the meeting agenda for tonight, Mr. Mayor. Council member Rango, if there are no additions uh or changes from council, I approve it as presented. Second motion to1:18↗Any other discussion? All those in favor? I. Motion carries.

• M-002I move the council approves a request for an amendment to the city's 2030 land use plan subject to the conditions listed in the document as it relates to removing quadrant 2 which is a northwest quadrant of Viking Boulevard and now boulevard from the Viking Boulevard transportation plan and land used study which was adopted as part of the Nelvin comprehensive plan December 2013.

  Exact transcript text

  I move the council approves a request for an amendment to the city's 2030 land use plan subject to the conditions listed in the document as it relates to removing removing quadrant 2 which is a northwest quadrant of Viking Boulevard and now boulevard from the Viking Boulevard transportation plan and land used study which was adopted as part of the Nelvin comprehensive plan December 2013.

  moved by Greenville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  26:15↗I move the council approves a request for an amendment to the city's 2030 land use plan subject to the conditions listed in the document as it relates to removing removing quadrant 2 which is a northwest quadrant of Viking Boulevard and now boulevard from the Viking Boulevard transportation plan and land used study whi…26:56↗All those in favor of the motion I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-003I move that the council approves the removal of the reference to Green Acres which will allow the Sheldons to place their building.

  Exact transcript text

  I move that the council approves the removal of the reference to Green Acres um which will allow the um Sheldons to uh place their building.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; amended to include the public hearing; motion carries

  27:35↗I move that the council approves the removal of the reference to Green Acres um which will allow the um Sheldons to uh place their building. Second motion and a second.30:42↗So again, would you like to amend your your motion to include the the public hearing given the addition? Yeah. Given the additional information. Yes.31:10↗All those in favor of the motion? I I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-004I move the council directs internal staff provide a detailed report showing how our fees compared to surrounding cities.

  Exact transcript text

  I move the council uh directs internal staff provide a detailed report showing how our fees compared to surrounding cities.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; amended during discussion; motion carries

  32:53↗I move the council uh directs internal staff provide a detailed report showing how our fees compared to surrounding cities. uh report should include but not be limited to comparison of Oakrove, East Bethl, Bethl, Ramsey, St. Francis, Lynwood, and Elk River.44:21↗Council Member Ringo, would you ascertain an amendment to include the ordinance versus policy on the PE schedule? Yes.46:43↗All those in favor of the motion I I opposed. I motion carries.

• M-005Ask staff work with Jimmy to order another port and have a place by the as close to the benches by as possible and to have staff then contact Jimmy as well when they deem that it's ready to take out of there as soon as they deem that ice is non-scapable.

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  ask staff work with Jimmy to order another port and have a place by the as close to the benches by as possible and to have staff then contact Jimmy as well when they deem that it's ready to take out of there as soon as they deem that ice is non-scapable.

  moved by Robertson

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  49:28↗I'd like to thank Robertson to ask staff work with Jimmy to order another port and have a place by the as close to the benches by as possible and to have staff then contact Jimmy as well when they deem that it's ready to take out of there as soon as they deem that ice is non-scapable. I'll second it up.52:42↗All those in favor of the motion? I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-006I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda.

  moved by Bettinger

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  53:05↗Move on to the consent agenda. Mr. Mayor member Bettinger. I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda. Second motion in a second.53:53↗All those in favor of the motion I I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-007I move that council moves forward with the recommendations as presented by council member Rainbow which also included acting mayor and mayor.

  Exact transcript text

  I move that council um moves forward with the recommendations as presented by council member Rainbow which also included acting mayor and mayor.

  moved by Rainville

  Outcome unrecorded

  voice vote taken, but transcript does not clearly state motion outcome

  54:06↗I move that council um moves forward with the recommendations as presented by council member Rainbow which also included acting mayor and mayor. Second motion and a second1:10:19↗All those in favor? I I opposed. I close.

• M-008I move that the council approves resolution 2017, which is a resolution appointing a city responsible party authority.

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  I move that uh the council approves resolution 2017, which is a resolution appointing a city responsible party authority.

  moved by Amy

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  1:10:36↗I move that uh the council approves resolution 2017, which is a resolution appointing a city responsible party authority. Motion a second.1:10:50↗Seeing and hearing none, all those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-009I move that we table resolution [Music] 20703 which is a resolution making official appointments to certain commission and committees until after the council's strategy session in which council may discuss possible changes and that the committees will continue to operate according to existing policy until further notice.

  Exact transcript text

  I move that we table resolution [Music] 20703 uh which is a resolution um making official appointments to certain commission and committees until after the council's uh strategy session in which council may discuss possible changes and that the committees will continue to operate according to existing policy until further notice.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  1:11:01↗I move that we table resolution [Music] 20703 uh which is a resolution um making official appointments to certain commission and committees until after the council's uh strategy session in which council may discuss possible changes and that the committees will continue to operate according to existing policy until furt…1:21:25↗All those in favor? I opposed. I motion carries.

• M-010I move that the council accept the accompanying resolution in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that.

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  I move um that the council accept the accompanying resolution um in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  1:21:50↗I move um that the council accept the accompanying resolution um in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that. I'll second that.1:24:37↗All those in favor of the motion. I opposed. I I motion carries.

• M-011A motion to a change to the Nelvin City Council policy chapter 1 section 1-11.

  moved by Breyen

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  1:26:34↗All requests to place an item on the agenda must be submitted on the request for council action form attached at the end of the section. The form should be completed with the goal of clearly describing the subject matter and any action requested or required by the mayor and city council. Supporting information shall be…1:35:07↗Seeing and hearing none, motion before us to amend the council policy 1-1-11. All those in favor? I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-012I request to get approval to direct staff to generate the sealed bid reprocess for replacement of the HVAC system conforming to industry standards.

  moved by Breyen

  Withdrawn

  motion withdrawn

  1:36:00↗I request to get approval to direct staff to generate the sealed bid reprocess for replacement of the HVAC system conforming to industry standards. um including at a minimum a detailed list of work to be performed and product specifications um and insurance or bond requirements, job references, submission details, the …1:50:24↗Mr. Mayor, I'll just withdraw my motion.

• M-013I make a motion to move that all council meeting minutes, including the Thursday council meetings, workshops, and budget planning meetings, be taken and published in the same manner for chapter 1, section 1-1-13, which states, "Minute shall be published as required by Minnesota statute 412.191, 331A.08, subdivision 3, and 331A.01, 01 subdivision 10.

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  I make a motion to move that all council meeting minutes, including the Thursday council meetings, workshops, and budget planning meetings, be taken and published in the same manner for chapter 1, section 1 1-1-13, which states, "Minute shall be published as required by Minnesota statute 412.191, 331A.08, subdivision 3, and 331A.01, 01 subdivision 10.

  moved by Breyen

  Withdrawn

  motion withdrawn

  1:50:45↗I make a motion to move that all council meeting minutes, including the Thursday council meetings, workshops, and budget planning meetings, be taken and published in the same manner for chapter 1, section 1 1-1-13, which states, "Minute shall be published as required by Minnesota statute 412.191, 331A.08, subdivision 3…1:55:41↗Mr. Mayor, I withdraw my motion.

• M-014I make a motion that all city council committee meetings have a set starting time of 7:00 on the day of the meeting. If there's a need for a specific meeting to have a different start time, that can be addressed on a case- by case basis. And this would be in effect for all future meetings as of 1117 2017.

  moved by Breyen

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  1:55:58↗I make a motion that all city council committee meetings have a set starting time of 7:00 on the day of the meeting. If there's a need for a specific meeting to have a different start time, that can be addressed on a case- by case basis. And this would be in effect for all future meetings as of 1117 2017.1:59:19↗All those in favor of the motion. I I opposed. I motion carries.

• M-015I would make a motion to table it until that is done and then bring it back to the council for a discussion if it's not possible or Mr. Serville is not interested.

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  I would make a motion to table it until that is done and then bring it back to the council for a discussion if if it's not possible or Mr. Serville is not interested.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:07:48↗I would make a motion to table it until that is done and then bring it back to the council for a discussion if if it's not possible or Mr. Serville is not interested. All right, I'll make the motion accordingly. Second motion second.2:08:13↗All those in favor? I oppose. Motion carries.

• M-016I would move a discussion of transferring funds from road and bridge to the equipment fund until after a council strategy session.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:08:32↗I would move a discussion of transferring funds from road and bridge to the equipment fund until after a council strategy session.2:17:18↗All those in favor of the motion? I I opposed. I motion carries.

• M-017I move the council direct staff to assist the Lions with their request for assistance on February 4th, 2017 for the fishing contest to include what? the what they requested the plowing and the pickup of the garbage.

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  I move the council direct staff to assist the Lions with their request for assistance on February 4th, 2017 for the fishing contest to include what? the the what they requested the the plowing and uh the pickup of the garbage.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:17:33↗I move the council direct staff to assist the Lions with their request for assistance on February 4th, 2017 for the fishing contest to include what? the the what they requested the the plowing and uh the pickup of the garbage. I'll second motion a second.2:18:01↗All those in favor? I oppose. Motion carries.

• M-018I move that the council accept the purchase agreement in the amount of $78,400 for this Barrett Street property submitted by Reagan Shield Investments Incorporated.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:18:18↗I move that the council accept the purchase agreement in the amount of $78,400 for this Barrett Street property submitted by Reagan Shield Investments Incorporated. I'll second that motion and a second discussion.2:19:12↗um motion to accept the offer. All those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-019I move we table the donation of the sta staff and to direct staff to work with persons a person's can't think of a word individuals qualified yeah person's qualified to move to the basement so the floor can be refinished.

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  I move we table the donation of the sta staff and to direct staff to work with um persons um a person's um can't think of a word individuals qualified yeah person's qualified to move to the basement so the floor can be refinished.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:20:55↗I move we table the donation of the sta staff and to direct staff to work with um persons um a person's um can't think of a word individuals qualified yeah person's qualified to move to the basement so the floor can be refinished. I'll second that.2:24:51↗All those in favor? I I opposed. Motion carries.

• M-020Strategy session item withdrawn to come back with a more detailed explanation.

  moved by Mayor

  Withdrawn

  item withdrawn before a vote

  2:28:48↗Okay, I withdraw it at this point um and come up with a a more detailed uh explanation to answer that and we can we can do it later um if council sees value in it. So I'll withdraw at this point.

• M-021I move council member Brian be allowed to attend the League of Minnesota's, newly elected officials conference, with the city covering the cost.

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  I move council member Brian be allowed to attend the League of Minnesota's, uh, newly elected officials conference, uh, with the city covering the cost.

  moved by Rainville

  Passed

  voice vote; motion carries

  2:29:26↗I move council member Brian be allowed to attend the League of Minnesota's, uh, newly elected officials conference, uh, with the city covering the cost. I'll second that discussion.2:29:41↗Seeing hearing none, all those in favor? I opposed. Motion carries.

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.

• F-003 ice rink portable toilet monthly rental

  $103

  Motion ask staff work with Jimmy to order another port and have a place by the as close to the benches by as possible and to have staff then contact Jimmy as well when they deem that it's ready to take out of there as soon as they deem that ice is non-scapable. Passed(voice vote; motion carries)
  51:48↗because in it we're the first sentence says the code of 103 per month. So I'm reading it's 103 per month, but if we take it out partway through that month, we're still going to pay for the month.

• F-004 LMC handbooks if all five requested

  $425

  Motion I move um that the council accept the accompanying resolution um in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that. Passed(voice vote; motion carries)
  1:22:59↗Um, it may be an expenditure of I mean, if all five of us do it, I don't I don't think that will happen. You'd be looking at $425. If two of us do it, it's $170.

• F-005 LMC handbooks if two requested

  $170

  Motion I move um that the council accept the accompanying resolution um in regards to the LMC handbook and direct staff to order a league of Minnesota cities handbook for Minnesota cities for any council member requesting that requesting that. Passed(voice vote; motion carries)
  1:22:59↗Um, it may be an expenditure of I mean, if all five of us do it, I don't I don't think that will happen. You'd be looking at $425. If two of us do it, it's $170.

• F-007 cash control account balance discussed

  $376,000

  Motion I would move a discussion of transferring funds from road and bridge to the equipment fund until after a council strategy session. Passed(voice vote; motion carries)
  1:44:56↗If you look at our our cash control account right now, how much of it would you determine without policy? How much would you determine should be rolled over? There's $376,000 in there.

Prior history on this business

When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.

• What was the point of going through all the roles and responsibilities of all the committees here last year then?

  — Council member Ricker

  What this is about
  Council recalled that park and recreation committee roles and responsibilities had been reviewed the prior year.

  1:56:05↗What was the point of going through all the roles and responsibilities of all the committees here last year then?

  Related history

  The records I searched do not contain a prior-year discussion or decision matching Council member Ricker’s recollection that the Park and Recreation Committee’s roles and responsibilities were reviewed. The only park-related match in these results is from the June 9, 2026 packet, where council discussed Park Capital Fund items including $15,000 for community park kitchen improvements, possible Twin Lakes Park roof work estimated at about $17,400, and $100,000 budgeted for Twin Lakes Park parking lot patching, seal coating, and restriping. That item concerns park improvements and funding, not committee roles or responsibilities.

  • ·Jun 9, 2026##### Park Capital Fund - Kitchen and Parking Lot Improvements Financial Consultant Yager noted the addition of $15,000
  • ·Jun 9, 2026##### Park Capital Fund - Kitchen and Parking Lot Improvements Financial Consultant Yager noted the addition of $15,000
  • ·Apr 14, 2026### environment that is used only for the storage of regulated products. All regulated cannabis plants and products will
  • ·Jun 9, 2026# RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR A DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS VIKING ESTATES WHEREAS, Radem
  • ·Jun 9, 2026# VIKING ESTATES CITY OF NOWTHEN COUNTY OF ANOKA SEC. 25 & 26, TWP. 33, RGE. 25 KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  City Council Meeting — 2017-01-10 CC Minutes (2017-01-10)

  Minutes · Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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• Video

  Meeting recording

  YouTube

  Transcript · 1026 segments · 2:35:03

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