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Nowthen City Council meeting, December 11, 2018

City Council

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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The official record of what happened.

One-line summary

Council approved the Ward minor subdivision, adopted the 2019 final levy and budget, approved the recycling grant agreement and planning grant extension, joined the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership, hired a part-time recycling employee, and rejected a package of administrative policy changes.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order

    Call to order and pledge noted in minutes; no separate action recorded.

    No action
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Mayor Pilon called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. All Councilmembers were present.

  2. 1aMeeting Policy

    Meeting policy explained; no separate vote recorded.

    Discussion only
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Meeting Policy - Mayor Pilon explained the Meeting Policy.

  3. 1bApprove Agenda

    Approve agenda with changes (added claims and moved/removed consent items).

    • agenda_changes
    • claims
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Ite…

  4. 2Sheriff's Report

    Report given; no action recorded.

    • public_safety
    Discussion only
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)2. Sheriff's Reportp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Commander Wayne Heath of the Anoka County Sheriff's Department briefly went over the following items:

  5. 3Floor Items

    Randy Pieschke, applicant for part-time Recycling help.

    Council approved the 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement (Resolution 2018-61) through the consent agenda, then separately approved hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour for up to 10 hours per week primarily at the recycling center after an initial motion to table the hire until April was withdrawn.

    Applicant spoke during floor items; hiring decision taken later under Council Items.

    • recycling_center_employee
    Discussion only
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)3. Floor Items: Floor items give residents and others not on the agenda an opportunity to address the City Council (In consideration of applicants on the agenda, these items are limited to 3 minutes) a. Randy Pieschke, applicant for part-time Recycling helpp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Mr. Pieschke was at the meeting to discuss working part-time for the city at the recycling center. He explained he could handle a variety of tasks beside the recycling activity. He was open to working some weekends.

  6. 42019 Budget - Annual Truth-in-Taxation Meeting

    Presentation and discussion of 2019 budget and tax levy; public comment requested and none given; truth-in-taxation meeting closed.

    Council held the required Truth-in-Taxation discussion on the 2019 budget and levy (with no public comment), considered and rejected a motion for a zero percent levy increase, then approved Resolution 2018-62 for the 2019 final tax levy and approved Resolution 2018-63 for the 2019 final budget.

    Final levy and final budget were voted later under Council Items.

    • 2019_budget
    • 2019_tax_levy
    Discussion only
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)4. 2019 Budget - Annual Truth-in-Taxation Meetingp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Liz Lindrud of AEM was at the meeting to present the budget and tax levy for 2019.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Mayor Pilon asked for public comment on the 2019 levy or budget. No one spoke up. Mayor Pion closed the 2019 Truth-in-taxation meeting.

  7. 5aWard Minor Subdivision - Revised Certificate of Survey

    The council approved Matt Ward’s revised 3-lot minor subdivision (Ward Minor Subdivision) as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to staff findings, which included conditions such as revising the driveway location outside the wetland buffer and a $2,500 park/trail fee for one new lot.

    Approved per Planning Commission recommendation and staff findings.

    • ward_minor_subdivision
    Approved
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)Ward Minor Subdivision _ Revised Certificate of Survey Enclosed is a copy of a memo with enclosures for Liz Stockman Staff Recommendation: Motion to approve the revised survey for the 3 lot minor subdivision, subject to the conditions in thp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, to approve the Ward Minor Subdivision, per the Planning Commission recommendation and subject to finding as prepared by staff. Motion carried unanimously.

  8. 6Road and Bridge

    No committee meeting the previous month.

    • roads
    No action
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)There was no Road and Bridge Committee Meeting the previous month.

  9. 7Park & Rec Committee

    No committee meeting the previous month.

    • parks
    No action
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)There was no Park and Rec Committee Meeting the previous month.

  10. 8aConsent: Approve City Council Minutes (11/13/18 Regular, 11/13/18 Work Shop, 11/27/18 Joint Meeting)

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)8. Consent Agenda: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27-18 Joint Meeting.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting.

  11. 8bConsent: Financial Report (Treasurer's Report; Claims #1099-#1147; Net Distribution reports dated Nov 9 & 26, 2018)

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion; agenda was amended to add/remove specific claims.

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    • claims
    • treasurer_report
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018.p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018.p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy

  12. 8cConsent: Resolution 2018-56 Establishing Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • elections
    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019

  13. 8dConsent: Resolution 2018-57 (Nowthen Lions request—plowing Twin Lakes parking lots and picking up garbage for annual fishing contest)

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • nowthen_lions
    • parks
    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contestp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest

  14. 8eConsent: Resolution 2018-58 (Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials)

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • training
    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officialsp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials

  15. 8fConsent: Resolution 2018-59 (2019 Dover Kennel Contract, including Data Practices Amendment)

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • animal_control
    • contracts
    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendmentp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment

  16. 8gConsent: Resolution 2018-60 (Changes to Various Administrative Policies)

    Removed from consent agenda and considered under Council Items; motion failed.

    Council debated proposed changes to various administrative policies (Resolution 2018-60); after discussion that included mention of the Interim Administrator resigning, the motion to approve the resolution failed on a 2-3 vote.

    Considered under Council Items as 'Approve Resolution 2018-60' and failed.

    • administrative_policies
    Denied
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)g) Approve Resolution 2018-60 Approving Changes to Various Administrative Policiesp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Bettinger made a motion, Reighard seconded, to approve Resolution 2018-60 Approving Changes to Various Administrative Policies, Motion failed with Bettinger and Reighard voting aye and Breyen, Rainville and Pilon voting nay.

  17. 8hConsent: Resolution 2018-61 (2019 Recycling Grant Agreement)

    Council approved the 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement (Resolution 2018-61) through the consent agenda, then separately approved hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour for up to 10 hours per week primarily at the recycling center after an initial motion to table the hire until April was withdrawn.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • recycling_grant
    • grants
    • consent_agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)h) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreementp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement

  18. 8iConsent: Resolution 2018-62 (2019 Final Tax Levy)

    Removed from consent and considered under Council Items; final levy resolution approved after failed motion for 0% increase.

    Council held the required Truth-in-Taxation discussion on the 2019 budget and levy (with no public comment), considered and rejected a motion for a zero percent levy increase, then approved Resolution 2018-62 for the 2019 final tax levy and approved Resolution 2018-63 for the 2019 final budget.

    Resolution 2018-62 approved under Council Items; a separate motion for 0% levy increase failed first.

    • 2019_tax_levy
    Approved
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)i) Approve Resolution 2018-62 Approving 2019 Final Tax Levyp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve Resolution 2018-62 Approving 2019 Final Tax Levy. Motion carried with all members present voting aye, except Bettinger, who voted no.

  19. 8jConsent: Resolution 2018-63 (2019 Final Budget)

    Removed from consent and considered under Council Items; approved.

    Council held the required Truth-in-Taxation discussion on the 2019 budget and levy (with no public comment), considered and rejected a motion for a zero percent levy increase, then approved Resolution 2018-62 for the 2019 final tax levy and approved Resolution 2018-63 for the 2019 final budget.

    Resolution approved under Council Items.

    • 2019_budget
    Approved
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)j) Approve Resolution 2018-63 Approving 2019 Final Budgetp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to Approve Resolution 2018-63 approving the 2019 Final Budget Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

  20. 8kConsent: Resolution 2018-64 (Ordinance #2018-4 Fire Services Charges)

    Removed from consent and considered under Council Items; approved.

    Council approved Resolution 2018-64 adopting Ordinance #2018-4 amending the city code regarding fire services charges.

    Resolution approved under Council Items.

    • fire_service_charges
    • ordinance
    Approved
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)k) Approve Resolution 2018-64 Approving Ordinance # 2018-4 Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Nowthen Code Regarding Fire Services Chargesp. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Pilon, seconded by Breyen, to approve Resolution 2018-64 Approving Ordinance # 2018- 4 Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Nowthen Code Regarding Fire Services Charges. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

  21. 8lConsent: Resolution 2018-65 (Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program grant amendment/extension; Grant #SG05376-01)

    Council approved Resolution 2018-65 (on the consent agenda) to amend and extend the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program grant agreement for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan work, with revised dates shown in the grant document.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • planning_grant
    • grants
    • consent_agenda
    • comp_plan_2040
    Consent calendar
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)l) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01

  22. 9aCouncil Item: Follow-up from November 13, 2018 Council Meeting; Anoka County Economic Development Partnership

    Presentation by county economic development specialist; council approved membership.

    After a brief presentation by the county economic development specialist, the council approved membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership; the cost to join was stated as approximately $260 and the city could reimburse the fee with County HRA funds.

    Membership approved by motion.

    • anoka_county_edp
    Approved
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)9. Council Items: a) Follow-up from November 13, 2018 Council Meeting; Anoka County Economic Development Partnershipp. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to approve membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership Motion carried unanimously.

  23. 9bCouncil Item: Follow-up from November 13, 2018 Meeting; Recycling Center Employee

    Hiring decision for part-time recycling help (Randy Pieschke).

    Council approved the 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement (Resolution 2018-61) through the consent agenda, then separately approved hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour for up to 10 hours per week primarily at the recycling center after an initial motion to table the hire until April was withdrawn.

    Motion to approve hiring carried 4-1 after an earlier motion to table was withdrawn.

    • recycling_center_employee
    Approved
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)9. Council Items: b) Follow-up from November 13, 2018 Meeting; Recycling Center Employeep. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon to table consideration of hiring a recycling employee until April. Council discussed:p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Councilor Rainville withdrew her motion. Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week .. Motion carried with all members present voting aye, except Rainville, who voted no.

  24. 10Introduction of New Items

    No new items.

    No action
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)There were no new items.

  25. 11Adjournment

    Adjourn to Council Work Shop.

    Adjourned to a Council Work Shop at 9:00 PM.

    Approved
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)11. Adjournmentp. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to adjourn the meeting to a Council Work Shop, which started directly after the regular meeting at 9:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

Motions and votes

12 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M-1Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.

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    Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    Motion carried unanimously.

    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Ite…

  • M-2Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, to approve the Ward Minor Subdivision, per the Planning Commission recommendation and subject to finding as prepared by staff.

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    Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, to approve the Ward Minor Subdivision, per the Planning Commission recommendation and subject to finding as prepared by staff.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed

    Motion carried unanimously.

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, to approve the Ward Minor Subdivision, per the Planning Commission recommendation and subject to finding as prepared by staff. Motion carried unanimously.

  • M-3Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019 d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01.

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    Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019 d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger

    Passed

    Motion carried unanimously.

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th &…p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01 Motion carried unanimously.

  • M-4Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to approve membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership.

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    Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to approve membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    Motion carried unanimously.

    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to approve membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership Motion carried unanimously.

  • M-5Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon to table consideration of hiring a recycling employee until April.

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    Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon to table consideration of hiring a recycling employee until April.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Withdrawn
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon to table consideration of hiring a recycling employee until April. Council discussed:p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Councilor Rainville withdrew her motion.

  • M-6Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week..

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    Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week ..

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Reighard

    PassedSplit vote
    • NRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YReighard
    • YPilon
    • YBettinger
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week .. Motion carried with all members present voting aye, except Rainville, who voted no.

  • M-7Bettinger made a motion, Reighard seconded, to approve Resolution 2018-60 Approving Changes to Various Administrative Policies,.

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    Bettinger made a motion, Reighard seconded, to approve Resolution 2018-60 Approving Changes to Various Administrative Policies,

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Reighard

    FailedSplit vote
    • YBettinger
    • YReighard
    • NBreyen
    • NRainville
    • NPilon
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Bettinger made a motion, Reighard seconded, to approve Resolution 2018-60 Approving Changes to Various Administrative Policies, Motion failed with Bettinger and Reighard voting aye and Breyen, Rainville and Pilon voting nay.

  • M-8Motion by Bettinger, second by Breyen, to approve a zero percent increase in tax levy for 2019.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Breyen

    FailedSplit vote
    • YBettinger
    • NBreyen
    • NPilon
    • NRainville
    • NReighard
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Bettinger, second by Breyen, to approve a zero percent increase in tax levy for 2019. Motion failed with Bettinger voting aye and Breyen, Pilon, Rainville and Reighard voting nay.

  • M-9Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve Resolution 2018-62 Approving 2019 Final Tax Levy.

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    Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve Resolution 2018-62 Approving 2019 Final Tax Levy.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Reighard

    PassedSplit vote
    • NBettinger
    • YBreyen
    • YReighard
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve Resolution 2018-62 Approving 2019 Final Tax Levy. Motion carried with all members present voting aye, except Bettinger, who voted no.

  • M-10Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to Approve Resolution 2018-63 approving the 2019 Final Budget.

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    Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to Approve Resolution 2018-63 approving the 2019 Final Budget

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YBreyen
    • YRainville
    • YPilon
    • YBettinger
    • YReighard
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to Approve Resolution 2018-63 approving the 2019 Final Budget Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

  • M-11Motion by Pilon, seconded by Breyen, to approve Resolution 2018-64 Approving Ordinance # 2018- 4 Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Nowthen Code Regarding Fire Services Charges.

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    Motion by Pilon, seconded by Breyen, to approve Resolution 2018-64 Approving Ordinance # 2018- 4 Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Nowthen Code Regarding Fire Services Charges.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBreyen
    • YRainville
    • YBettinger
    • YReighard
    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Pilon, seconded by Breyen, to approve Resolution 2018-64 Approving Ordinance # 2018- 4 Amending Chapter 3, Section 4 of the Nowthen Code Regarding Fire Services Charges. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

  • M-12Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to adjourn the meeting to a Council Work Shop, which started directly after the regular meeting at 9:00 PM.

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    Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to adjourn the meeting to a Council Work Shop, which started directly after the regular meeting at 9:00 PM.

    moved by Bettinger, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    Motion carried unanimously.

    p. 3City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to adjourn the meeting to a Council Work Shop, which started directly after the regular meeting at 9:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

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.

  • Added claim to Alexandra House.

    $500

    Motion Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items. Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888

  • Added claim to Structural Buildings.

    $5,888

    Motion Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the following changes: · Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888 · Remove claim number 1148 to Connexus Energy · Remove item 8.g., 8.i., 8.j., and 8.k.from the consent agenda and add them to the Council Items. Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    p. 1City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)· Add claims to Alexandra House for $500 and Structural Buildings for $5,888

  • Total for selected claims #1099 through #1147 in claims listing.

    $71,575

    Motion Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019 d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01 Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    p. 54City Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #1099 THROUGH CLAIM #1147, PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED November 9th and 26th, 2018.PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)Total For Selected Claims $71,574.55

  • Treasurer's Report cash balance at Pine River State Bank (checking) as of 11/30/2018.

    $625,224

    Motion Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019 d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01 Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)11/30/2018 Pine River State Bank Checking Acct. $ 625,224.06

  • Treasurer's Report total of all cash in all accounts as of 11/30/18.

    $2,338,983

    Motion Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 11/13/18 Regular Meeting & 11/13/18 Work Shop and 11-27- 18 Joint Meeting. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1099 through #1147, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 9th & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution No. 2018-56 Approving Precinct and Polling Locations for 2019 d) Approve Resolution 2018-57 Approving Nowthen Lion's Request for Plowing Twin Lakes Parking Lots and Picking up Garbage for Annual Fishing Contest e) Approve Resolution 2018-58 Approving Attendance at LMC Leadership Training for Elected Officials f) Approve Resolution 2018-59 Approving 2019 Dover Kennel Contract, Including Data Practices Amendment g) Approve Resolution 2018-61 Approving 2019 Recycling Grant Agreement h) Approve Resolution 2018-65 Approving Amendment and Extension of the Metropolitan Council Local Planning Assistance Program; Grant # SG05376-01 Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    PDFCity Council Meeting — 2018-12-11 CC Agenda and Packet - Reduced2 (2018-12-11)Total of all Cash in ALL accounts: $ 2,338,982.81

  • Approximate cost to join the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership (as discussed in minutes).

    $260

    Motion Motion by Bettinger, second by Rainville, to approve membership in the Anoka County Economic Development Partnership Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)The cost to join is approximately $260.

  • Hourly wage approved for hiring Randy Pieschke as part-time recycling help.

    $15

    Motion Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week .. Passed(Motion carried with all members present voting aye, except Rainville, who voted no.)
    p. 2City Council Meeting — 2018 12-11 Minutes (2018-12-11)Motion by Breyen, second by Reighard, to approve hiring Randy Pieschke at $15/hour primarily at the recycling center for up to 10 hours/week ..

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