Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Agenda
Not on file
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council approved Bill’s Superette’s expansion CUPs (with a tree-replacement escrow to be finalized), adopted two ordinances (park/trail dedication fee clarification and code-enforcement process), approved consent items including bills and a land purchase offer, advanced two road-project feasibility resolutions and hearing dates, approved gravel/dust-control plans, transferred funds to several capital-related accounts, and tabled the Uhde lot split/CUP to March pending attorney review and a needed variance; a proposed 3% COLA for full-time staff failed 2–3.
26 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
0Call to order / meeting basics
Council meeting at City Hall; Allegiance; clerk reads meeting policy.
Agenda packet lists these timing items; minutes do not separately record action.
A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda
Amended to pull consent agenda item 4.1.9 (Funding for Capital Improvement Projects) and move it to 5.f; agenda approved by motion.
1Sheriff's Report
Report of Sheriff services for January 2018.
Report presented; no motion recorded.
2Floor Items (public comment)
Public comments and presentations.
Justin Sundell presented an intent to purchase Lot 1, Block 2 in Burns Town Center for $78,400 and said the building would be strictly for office use with no on-site storage. The offer to purchase for $78,400 was then approved as part of the consent agenda.
Included an intent to purchase Burns Town Center lot and extended public comments about a newspaper article and city governance.
3aPlanning & Zoning: Gary Uhde CUP for lot split / flag lot (6080 Gypsy Valley Road)
Conditional Use Permit to allow subdivision of a ~20-acre lot into two parcels at 6080 Gypsy Valley Road.
The Council considered Gary Uhde’s request for a Conditional Use Permit related to splitting a roughly 20-acre parcel at 6080 Gypsy Valley Road into two parcels, but tabled the item to the March 2018 meeting after receiving an email that Mr. Uhde was fine with waiting for the city attorney to review the easement agreement. Staff also said Mr. Uhde would need to apply for a variance and that he was not getting approval of the lot split until the variance is approved.
Tabled to March 2018 meeting; staff stated a variance would also be needed.
3bPlanning & Zoning: Grant Rademacher / Bill’s Superette CUPs (8077 Viking Blvd)
CUP for expansion of motor fuel facility and CUP to vary parking lot setback (diesel pump island/drive lane improvements).
The Council approved two Conditional Use Permits for Bill’s Superette at 8077 Viking Blvd—one for expansion of the motor fuel facility (including a diesel pump island) and one to vary from the five-foot parking lot setback. During the motion, the Council discussed how to document and manage tree replacement related to tree removal on City property, and amended the approval to require working with the applicant on a final escrow amount for replacement of the trees being removed.
Approved by motion; motion amended to include working with applicant on final escrow amount for replacement of trees being removed.
3cPlanning & Zoning: Ordinance 2018-01 (park & trail dedication fees)
Amend Chapter 10 to clarify park and trail dedication fees apply to newly established (net) lots, not parcels with existing homes/principal structures.
The Council adopted Ordinance 2018-01, amending Chapter 10 of the City Code to clarify that park and trail dedication cash fees apply to the net increase of lots created in subdivisions that contain an existing residence or principal structure, rather than also charging the parcel that already has the existing home/structure.
Adopted by motion.
3dPlanning & Zoning: Ordinance 2018-02 (administrative enforcement pre-letter)
Amend Chapter 1, Section 5 (Administrative Enforcement) to require/process a letter to properties with code violations/suspected violations before an administrative notice or citation.
The Council adopted Ordinance 2018-02, amending Chapter 1, Section 5 of the City Code (Administrative Enforcement) to add procedural requirements for issuing a letter to property owners with code violations or suspected code violations before issuing an administrative notice or citation.
Adopted by motion.
3ePlanning & Zoning: Schedule Comp Plan Meeting/Workshop
Schedule comprehensive plan meeting/workshop.
No date scheduled at this meeting.
4.1.1Consent agenda: approve workshop/meeting minutes (Dec 7, Jan 4 workshops; Dec 12 council meeting)
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.2Consent agenda: Financial Report
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.3Consent agenda: Approve audited bills (claims #572–#612) plus net distributions (Jan 8 and Jan 22, 2018)
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8 (minutes list claims through #612). Packet includes a list totaling claims through #615.
4.1.4Consent agenda: Resolution 2018-06 (official newspaper)
Designate the city's official newspaper (noted in minutes as Anoka County Union/Herald).
As part of the consent agenda, the Council adopted Resolution 2018-06 designating the city’s official newspaper; the minutes specify it as the “Anoka County Union/Herald.” The meeting packet includes rate comparisons and a resolution form for the designation.
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.5Consent agenda: approve 2018 SafeAssure contract
Annual OSHA/safety training and support contract (SafeAssure Consultants, Inc.).
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.6Consent agenda: use of baseball field at Nowthen Memorial Park (Nowthen Knights)
Approve use of baseball field; Knights maintain field in lieu of payment (May 14–July 31, 2018).
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.7Consent agenda: offer to purchase Lot 1, Block 2, Burns Town Center for $78,400 (Justin Sundell / Newport Land Group LLC)
Accept intent/offer to purchase city lot for $78,400 (nonbinding letter of intent in packet).
Justin Sundell presented an intent to purchase Lot 1, Block 2 in Burns Town Center for $78,400 and said the building would be strictly for office use with no on-site storage. The offer to purchase for $78,400 was then approved as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.8Consent agenda: purchase of a used pup-trailer (belly dump trailer)
Approve purchase/shipping/modifications for used belly dump pup trailer (RCA in packet).
Approved as part of consent agenda items 1.1 to 1.8.
4.1.9Consent agenda: Funding for Capital Improvement Projects
Item removed from consent and discussed/acted on as Council item 5.f.
After pulling the item from the consent agenda, the Council approved transfers from the General Fund: $36,854.34 to the Road Improvement Fund, $36,854.34 to the Road Equipment Fund, $40,000 to a Building Capital Improvement Fund (approved to be created), and $12,500 to the Park Equipment Fund. The minutes note an added $10,000 for the building fund to cover potential stormwater drainage improvements at Nowthen Memorial Park or other needs.
Removed from consent agenda and taken up under item 5.f, where it was approved by motion.
5aCouncil item: Resolution 2018-04 (Pinnaker Lake Estates road project feasibility & hearing)
Receive feasibility report and call a public hearing; hearing scheduled for March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
The Council adopted Resolution 2018-04 receiving the feasibility report for the Pinnaker Lake Estates road project and scheduled the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM. The packet includes feasibility documentation estimating the project cost and describing the proposed 2-inch bituminous overlay improvements.
Resolution adopted; public improvement hearing scheduled.
5bCouncil item: Resolution 2018-05 (Old Viking Blvd road project feasibility & hearing)
Receive feasibility report and call a public hearing; hearing scheduled for March 20, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
The Council adopted Resolution 2018-05 receiving the feasibility report for the Old Viking Boulevard road project and scheduled the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 8:00 PM. The feasibility report in the packet describes a 2-inch bituminous overlay and provides an estimated total project cost.
Resolution adopted; public improvement hearing scheduled.
5cCouncil item: Annual COLA increase (3% COLA for full-time staff)
Proposed 3% COLA; motion amended to take effect next week; motion failed 2–3.
The Council debated a proposed 3% COLA for full-time city staff, including discussion about timing under administrative policy and the difference between a one-time payment and a permanent wage increase, and then voted it down. The minutes record two votes in favor (Bettinger and Reighard) and three opposed (Pilon, Breyen, and Rainville), so the motion failed 2–3.
Minutes: 'Two in favor of Bettinger's motion; Pilon, Breyen and Rainville opposed. Motion failed.'
5dCouncil item: 2018 Proposed Gravel Plan and Dust Control Plan
Approve plan; authorize quotes and work within budget; require staff-set deadline for quotes; quotes opened by staff.
The Council approved the 2018 Proposed Gravel Plan and Dust Control Plan and authorized Glaze to get quotes and proceed with graveling and dust control within the budgeted amounts. The motion was amended so that staff will set a deadline date and time for quotes to be submitted to City offices and that staff will open them.
Approved by motion as amended.
5eCouncil item: Deputy Clerk position opening
Interview team to compile list of applicants to interview.
Administrative update only; no motion recorded.
5fCouncil item: Funding for Capital Improvements (transfers; create Building Capital Improvement Fund)
Transfers from General Fund to Road Improvement Fund, Road Equipment Fund, Building Capital Improvement Fund (created), and Park Equipment Fund.
After pulling the item from the consent agenda, the Council approved transfers from the General Fund: $36,854.34 to the Road Improvement Fund, $36,854.34 to the Road Equipment Fund, $40,000 to a Building Capital Improvement Fund (approved to be created), and $12,500 to the Park Equipment Fund. The minutes note an added $10,000 for the building fund to cover potential stormwater drainage improvements at Nowthen Memorial Park or other needs.
Approved by motion; amount included an additional $10,000 to Building Capital Improvement Fund compared with earlier RCA memo ($40,000 vs $30,000).
6Introduction of new items
No new items presented.
7Adjourn
Adjourned at 8:03 PM by motion.
14 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Breyen made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Breyen made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
All in favor; motion carried.
M2Rainville made a motion to table the request by Gary Uhde until the March 2018 meeting, given the email received today stating that Mr. Uhde is fine with tabling the project until the attorney has a chance to review the easement agreement; Pilon seconded.
Rainville made a motion to table the request by Gary Uhde until the March 2018 meeting, given the email received today stating that Mr. Uhde is fine with tabling the project until the attorney has a chance to review the easement agreement; Pilon seconded.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M3Breyen made a motion to approve the CUP for the expansion of a Motor Fuel Facility in the C-1 District and a CUP to vary from the 5-foot parking lot setback; Bettinger seconded.
Breyen made a motion to approve the CUP for the expansion of a Motor Fuel Facility in the C-1 District and a CUP to vary from the 5-foot parking lot setback; Bettinger seconded.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M4Breyen amended his motion to include working with Rademacher on a final escrow amount for replacement of the trees being removed; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Breyen amended his motion to include working with Rademacher on a final escrow amount for replacement of the trees being removed; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M5Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-01; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-01; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M6Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-02; Breyen seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Rainville made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-02; Breyen seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
All in favor; motion carried.
M7Rainville made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1.1 to 1.8; Breyen seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Motion carried.
Rainville made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1.1 to 1.8; Breyen seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Motion carried.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
All in favor; motion carried.
M8Breyen made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-04 and to schedule the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Breyen made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-04 and to schedule the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M9Breyen made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-05 and to schedule the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 8:00 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Breyen made a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-05 and to schedule the Public Improvement Hearing for March 20, 2018 at 8:00 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
M10Bettinger made a motion to approve giving the full time City staff a 3% COLA increase; Reighard seconded.
Bettinger made a motion to approve giving the full time City staff a 3% COLA increase; Reighard seconded.
moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard
M11Bettinger made a motion to approve the 2018 Proposed Gravel Plan and Dust Control Plan and to approve Glaze to get quotes and that the quotes be kept on file at the City offices and that Glaze can move forward with the graveling and dust control within in the budgeted amounts; Rainville seconded.
Bettinger made a motion to approve the 2018 Proposed Gravel Plan and Dust Control Plan and to approve Glaze to get quotes and that the quotes be kept on file at the City offices and that Glaze can move forward with the graveling and dust control within in the budgeted amounts; Rainville seconded.
moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville
All in favor of Bettinger's motion; motion carried.
M12Bettinger amended his motion to include that staff put a deadline date and time of when the quotes need to be brought to the City Offices. Then they will be opened by staff.
Bettinger amended his motion to include that staff put a deadline date and time of when the quotes need to be brought to the City Offices. Then they will be opened by staff.
moved by Bettinger
All in favor of Bettinger's motion; motion carried.
M13Breyen made a motion to transfer, from the General Fund, $36,854.34 to the Road Improvement Fund; $36,854.34 to the Road Equipment Fund; $40,000 to the Building Capital Improvement Fund (which is approved to be created); and $12,500 to the Park Equipment Fund; Bettinger seconded.
Breyen made a motion to transfer, from the General Fund, $36,854.34 to the Road Improvement Fund; $36,854.34 to the Road Equipment Fund; $40,000 to the Building Capital Improvement Fund (which is approved to be created); and $12,500 to the Park Equipment Fund; Bettinger seconded.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor of Breyen's motion; motion carried.
M14Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Rainville made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 PM; Bettinger seconded. All in favor; motion carried
moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger
All in favor; motion carried.
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.
2018 SafeAssure contract amount requested/identified in packet.
$1,499
Pup-trailer total cost requested in RCA (purchase + shipping + modifications).
$25,832
Pinnaker Lake Estates road project estimated total cost in feasibility report (packet).
$146,500
Resolution 2018-04 states estimated total cost $149,000 (packet resolution text).
$149,000
Old Viking Boulevard overlay project estimated total cost in feasibility report (packet).
$533,280
Resolution 2018-05 states estimated total cost $533,000 (packet resolution text).
$533,000
Approved 2018 gravel budget cited in RCA.
$52,000
Approved 2018 dust control budget cited in RCA.
$32,000
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
City Council Meeting — 2018 02-13 Final approved (2018-02-13)
Minutes · Tuesday, February 13, 2018
11 pages
City Council Meeting — 2018 02-13 Minutes (2018-02-13)
Minutes · Tuesday, February 13, 2018
11 pages
City Council Meeting — 2018 02-13 Minutes Final (2018-02-13)
Minutes · Tuesday, February 13, 2018
11 pages
City Council Meeting — 2018-02-13 CC Packet (2018-02-13)
Packet · Tuesday, February 13, 2018
221 pages
The summary on this page is AI-extracted and may need correction. The PDFs and the meeting recording are the official record. What do the trust labels mean?