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Nowthen City Council meeting, January 8, 2019

City Council

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 · 7:00 PM

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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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One-line summary

The Council seated newly elected officials, approved annual appointments, approved the consent agenda including claims, corrected the 2019 levy, HRA funding requests, engineering rates, and City Hall window bid, authorized interim administrator services, discussed training and URRWMO, and declared January 21, 2019 Bart Hayft Appreciation Day.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Meeting Policy, Approve Agenda

    The meeting was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was said, meeting policy was explained, and the agenda was amended and approved.

    The Council opened the regular meeting, amended the agenda by moving the Bart Hayft resolution to Council Items, adding three workshop items to Council Items, and canceling the workshop, then adjourned at 8:30 PM.

    Agenda approved with changes; the minutes do not separately record a vote tally for this motion.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)1. Call to Order " Pledge of Allegiance " Meeting Policy · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Mayor Pilon called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville. Mayor Pilon explained the Meeting Policy and welcomed the new Council Members.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the Agenda as submitted, with the following changes: . Add all 3 items from the Council Workshop Agenda to Council Items c, d, and e and cancel the Workshop. · Pull Item h from Consent Agenda, move to Council Item f. · Remove Item d from Consent agenda, as it was repeated …

  2. 2Oath of Office; Mayor Pilon and Council Members Blake and Greenberg

    Oaths of office for Mayor Pilon and Council Members Blake and Greenberg were administered before the meeting during the open house.

    Deputy Clerk Ellen Lendt administered oaths of office to Mayor Pilon and Council Members Lynda Blake and Joel Greenberg during the open house before the regular meeting.

    Oaths were administered before the meeting; no council vote was recorded.

    • oath of office
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)2. Oath of Office; Mayor Pilon and Council Members Blake and Greenbergp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Oath of Office; Mayor Pilon and Council Members Blake and Greenberg Oaths of office were administered by Deputy Clerk, Ellen Lendt, during the Open House before the opening of the Council Meeting.

  3. 3Sheriff's Report

    Commander Wayne Heath gave the Sheriff's report and discussed calls, year-end statistics timing, a high-speed stop, park property damage, and emergency responder training.

    Mayor Pilon asked Commander Heath to pass along the City's appreciation to the Sheriff's Office, and Commander Heath reported on department involvement in Nowthen, a high-speed traffic stop, Twin Lakes Park property damage, and emergency responder training.

    No council action was recorded.

    • sheriff report
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)3. Sheriff's Reportp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Commander Wayne Heath of the Anoka County Sheriff's Department briefly went over the following items: · Appreciation for working with Nowthen, and said that the Department feels invested in the community. · No year end stats at this time, as they come out on the 10th of the month. Should be fairly close to last year. ·…

  4. 4Floor Items

    Floor items were on the agenda, but the minutes do not record any floor-item speakers.

    The minutes do not list floor-item comments.

    • public comment
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)4. 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)p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)troduction of New Items: No New Items

  5. 5Planning and Zoning

    Planning and Zoning appeared on the agenda with no listed application, and the minutes do not record Planning and Zoning action.

    No Planning and Zoning item was recorded in the minutes.

    • planning and zoning
    No action
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)Planning and Zoning" --> a) Ward Minor Subdivision - Revised Certificate of Survey Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, to approve the Ward Minor Subdivision, per the Planning Commission recommendation and subject to finding as prepared b

  6. 6Road and Bridge

    Road and Bridge appeared on the agenda, but the road discussion occurred under Council Items as street project updates.

    No Road and Bridge motion was recorded under this agenda heading.

    • road projects
    Discussion only
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)Road and Bridge There was no Road and Bridge Committee Meeting the previous month. ## Park & Rec Committee There was no Park and Rec Committee Meeting the previous month. ## Consent Agenda: Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to approvep. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)a) Street Project Updates Mayor Pilon asked Deputy Clerk to check with Ruppe & Nelson to make sure both are planning to attend Road Improvement hearings. All members plan to be in attendance.

  7. 7Park & Rec Committee

    Park & Rec Committee appeared on the agenda, but no committee report or action was recorded in the minutes.

    No Park & Rec report or motion was recorded in the minutes.

    • parks
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)7. Park & Rec Committee

  8. 82019 Appointments

    The Council approved 2019 appointments and then approved committees and commissions as they currently stood.

    The Council approved 2019 appointments, including Mary Rainville as Acting Mayor, Anoka Union Herald as official newspaper, Pine River State Bank and 4M Funds as official depositories, and various liaison and committee roles; it also approved committees and commissions as currently constituted.

    Approved by two unanimous motions: one for appointments and one for committees and commissions.

    • annual appointments
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)8. 2019 Appointmentsp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion by Mayor Pilon, 2nd by Breyen to approve the following Appointments. Unanimously approved.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Rainville made a motion to approve the Committees and Commissions as they are currently; 2nd by Breyen. Unanimously approved.

  9. 9aApprove City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop

    The minutes of the December 11, 2018 regular meeting and workshop were approved on the consent agenda.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shopp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shopp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  10. 9bFinancial Report: Treasurer's Report, Claims, and Net Distribution Reports

    The Treasurer's Report, claims, and net distribution reports were approved on the consent agenda.

    The Council approved the Treasurer's Report, claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, and net distribution reports on the consent agenda. The approved selected claims totaled $170,384.83.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • financial report
    • claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  11. 9cApprove Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers

    Resolution 2018-76 correcting the property tax levy bond numbers was approved on the consent agenda.

    The Council approved Resolution 2018-76 on the consent agenda to correct the 2019 final property tax levy bond numbers while keeping the total levy at $1,489,716.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • 2019 tax levy
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbersp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbersp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  12. 9dApprove Resolution No. 2019-01 Approving Annual Appointments

    Resolution 2019-01 was removed from the consent agenda because annual appointments were already item 8 on the agenda.

    The Council approved 2019 appointments, including Mary Rainville as Acting Mayor, Anoka Union Herald as official newspaper, Pine River State Bank and 4M Funds as official depositories, and various liaison and committee roles; it also approved committees and commissions as currently constituted.

    Removed from consent because it duplicated agenda item 8.

    • annual appointments
    Withdrawn
    p. 23Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES IN THE CITY OF NOWTHEN WHEREAS, the Nowthen City Council makes its annual appointments to fill certain positions within the commission and committees with the city governmep. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)· Remove Item d from Consent agenda, as it was repeated as #8 on the Agenda.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)d) Removed

  13. 9eApprove Resolution No. 2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA

    Resolution 2019-02 authorizing a request for Anoka County HRA funds for Anoka EDA was approved on the consent agenda.

    The Council approved Resolution 2019-02 on the consent agenda, requesting $225 of City Anoka County HRA levy funds for the 2018 Anoka County Marketing Plan and $261 for the 2019 Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for regional economic development activities.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • HRA funds
    • economic development
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDAp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDAp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  14. 9fApprove Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates

    Resolution 2019-03 approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 rates was approved on the consent agenda.

    The Council approved Resolution 2019-03 on the consent agenda, setting Hakanson Anderson's maximum rate for the City at $110 for 2019 and 2020, effective February 1, 2019.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • engineering rates
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Ratesp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Ratesp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  15. 9gApprove Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows

    Resolution 2019-04 approving Orion's bid for City Hall windows was approved on the consent agenda.

    The Council approved Resolution 2019-04 on the consent agenda, accepting Orion Construction Services' $1,950 bid to replace three City Hall windows.

    Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda motion.

    • City Hall windows
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windowsp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windowsp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion Carried Unanimously.

  16. 9hApprove Resolution 2019-05 Declaring January 21, 2019 as "Bart Hayft Appreciation Day"

    Resolution 2019-05 declaring Bart Hayft Appreciation Day was pulled from consent and moved to Council Item f, where it was approved.

    The Council unanimously approved Resolution 2019-05 declaring January 21, 2019 as Bart Hayft Appreciation Day, recognizing Assistant Fire Chief Bart Hayft's 12 years of service and asking that the resolution be printed as a framed certificate for his family.

    Moved from consent to Council Item f, then approved unanimously.

    • Bart Hayft Appreciation Day
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)h) Approve Resolution 2019-05 Declaring January 21, 2019 as "Bart Hayft Appreciation Day"p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)· Pull Item h from Consent Agenda, move to Council Item f.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)f) Approve Resolution 2019-05 Declaring January 21, 2019 as "Bart Hayft Appreciation Day" Asst. Fire Chief Bart Hayft has served Nowthen for 12 years. Council wants to wish Bart Hayft the best, and Mayor Pilon made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-05; Breyen 2nd. Unanimously approved.

  17. 10aStreet Project Updates

    The Council discussed street project updates and asked the Deputy Clerk to confirm attendance by the attorney and engineer at road improvement hearings.

    The Council discussed street project updates and asked the Deputy Clerk to confirm that Ruppe and Nelson would attend the road improvement hearings; all council members planned to attend.

    No motion was recorded.

    • road projects
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)10. Council Items: a) Street Project Updatesp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)a) Street Project Updates Mayor Pilon asked Deputy Clerk to check with Ruppe & Nelson to make sure both are planning to attend Road Improvement hearings. All members plan to be in attendance.

  18. 10bCity Administrator Recruitment Update

    The Council authorized engaging interim administrator services with Tim McNeil, contingent on city attorney review and approval of the contract.

    Because the city administrator recruitment process was taking longer than expected, the Council unanimously approved engaging Tim McNeil for interim administrator services through LMC, contingent on contract review and approval by the City Attorney.

    Approved unanimously, contingent on city attorney review and approval of the contract.

    • city administrator recruitment
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)b) City Administrator Recruitment Updatep. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Mayor Pilon presented the report that the interview process is taking longer than expected. Working with LMC for another Interim dmin, Tim McNeil, and would like to propose engaging services, contingent on contract being reviewed and approved by City Attorney, starting as soon as approved. Breyen made the motion; Pilon…

  19. 10cLMC Newly Elected Official PowerPoint

    The LMC Newly Elected Official PowerPoint was added from the canceled workshop agenda and discussed; no motion was recorded.

    The Council discussed LMC training, orientation materials, Open Meeting Law limits, and a future all-day workshop, then unanimously approved purchasing an LMC handbook for Council Member Blake while Council Member Greenberg chose free electronic materials.

    Added from the canceled workshop agenda; no action was recorded.

    • council training
    Discussion only
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)## c) LMC Newly Elected Official PowerPoint - Mayor Pilon said these are all good things to know. New Council Member training in Plymouth will cover these things. Pilon said that Council wants to get together and have an all day workshop/training session, bring in contract staff, communicate their vision and how they c…

  20. 10dCouncil Orientation

    The Council discussed orientation and Open Meeting Law rules, and approved purchasing the LMC handbook for Council Member Blake.

    The Council discussed LMC training, orientation materials, Open Meeting Law limits, and a future all-day workshop, then unanimously approved purchasing an LMC handbook for Council Member Blake while Council Member Greenberg chose free electronic materials.

    The handbook purchase was approved unanimously; no dollar amount was recorded for the handbook.

    • council training
    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)## d) Council Orientation - Training February 1,2 will cover the same material. Mayor Pilon encouraged Council Members to familiarize themselves with packet information. Also made New Members aware of Open Meeting Law rules, and encouraged them to choose wisely regarding the one council member they would choose to disc…

  21. 10eURRWMO

    The Council discussed URRWMO and watershed costs; no motion was recorded.

    The Council discussed URRWMO, with Mayor Pilon urging representatives to be careful with public spending, Breyen saying the general consensus was to keep watershed costs down, and Greenberg asking whether URRWMO had ever required Nowthen to act.

    Discussion only; no motion was recorded.

    • URRWMO
    • watershed
    Discussion only
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)## e) URRWMO We all want clean water, but Mayor Pilon encouraged Nowthen Representatives to be cautious about spending other people's money for projects, to be careful and understand what is being done. Breyen said that the general consensus of URRWMO is to keep the watershed costs down. Can become a bureaucracy very q…

  22. 11Introduction of New Items

    No new items were introduced.

    No new items were introduced.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)11. Introduction of New Items:p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)troduction of New Items: No New Items

  23. 12Adjournment

    The Council adjourned at 8:30 PM.

    The Council opened the regular meeting, amended the agenda by moving the Bart Hayft resolution to Council Items, adding three workshop items to Council Items, and canceling the workshop, then adjourned at 8:30 PM.

    Adjournment motion recorded; no vote tally was stated.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-01-08)12. Adjournmentp. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion to adjourn by Breyen; 2nd by Rainville, meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Motions and votes

8 motions on the record.

  • M1Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the Agenda as submitted, with the following changes:. Add all 3 items from the Council Workshop Agenda to Council Items c, d, and e and cancel the Workshop. · Pull Item h from Consent Agenda, move to Council Item f. · Remove Item d from Consent agenda, as it was repeated as #8 on the Agenda.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the Agenda as submitted, with the following changes: . Add all 3 items from the Council Workshop Agenda to Council Items c, d, and e and cancel the Workshop. · Pull Item h from Consent Agenda, move to Council Item f. · Remove Item d from Consent agenda, as it was repeated as #8 on the Agenda.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the Agenda as submitted, with the following changes: . Add all 3 items from the Council Workshop Agenda to Council Items c, d, and e and cancel the Workshop. · Pull Item h from Consent Agenda, move to Council Item f. · Remove Item d from Consent agenda, as it was repeated …

  • M2Motion by Mayor Pilon, 2nd by Breyen to approve the following Appointments. Unanimously approved.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion by Mayor Pilon, 2nd by Breyen to approve the following Appointments. Unanimously approved.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M3Rainville made a motion to approve the Committees and Commissions as they are currently; 2nd by Breyen. Unanimously approved.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Rainville made a motion to approve the Committees and Commissions as they are currently; 2nd by Breyen. Unanimously approved.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M4Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26…p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M5Working with LMC for another Interim dmin, Tim McNeil, and would like to propose engaging services, contingent on contract being reviewed and approved by City Attorney, starting as soon as approved. Breyen made the motion; Pilon 2nd. Unanimously approved.

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    Working with LMC for another Interim dmin, Tim McNeil, and would like to propose engaging services, contingent on contract being reviewed and approved by City Attorney, starting as soon as approved. Breyen made the motion; Pilon 2nd. Unanimously approved.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Pilon

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Working with LMC for another Interim dmin, Tim McNeil, and would like to propose engaging services, contingent on contract being reviewed and approved by City Attorney, starting as soon as approved. Breyen made the motion; Pilon 2nd. Unanimously approved.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M6Rainville made a motion to approve purchasing the LMC handbook for Council Member Blake. Breyen 2nd. Council Member Greenberg prefers electronic material, and that is free. Unanimously carried.

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    Rainville made a motion to approve purchasing the LMC handbook for Council Member Blake. Breyen 2nd. Council Member Greenberg prefers electronic material, and that is free. Unanimously carried.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Rainville made a motion to approve purchasing the LMC handbook for Council Member Blake. Breyen 2nd. Council Member Greenberg prefers electronic material, and that is free. Unanimously carried.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M7Asst. Fire Chief Bart Hayft has served Nowthen for 12 years. Council wants to wish Bart Hayft the best, and Mayor Pilon made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-05; Breyen 2nd. Unanimously approved.

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    Asst. Fire Chief Bart Hayft has served Nowthen for 12 years. Council wants to wish Bart Hayft the best, and Mayor Pilon made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-05; Breyen 2nd. Unanimously approved.

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YLynda Blake
    • YDan Breyen
    • YJoel Greenberg
    • YMary Rainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Asst. Fire Chief Bart Hayft has served Nowthen for 12 years. Council wants to wish Bart Hayft the best, and Mayor Pilon made the motion to approve Resolution 2019-05; Breyen 2nd. Unanimously approved.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Council Members present were: New Council Member Lynda Blake, Dan Breyen, New Council Member Joel Greenberg, and Mary Rainville.

  • M8Motion to adjourn by Breyen; 2nd by Rainville, meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)Motion to adjourn by Breyen; 2nd by Rainville, meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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.

  • Total selected claims approved as part of the financial report.

    $170,385

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 1Audited Bills 01-08-2019PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #1152 THROUGH CLAIM #1198, and #0030872018, PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED December 5th, 10th, 21st & 26th, 2018.p. 4Audited Bills 01-08-2019Total For Selected Claims $170,384.83p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018.

  • Total of all cash in all accounts as of 12/31/2018.

    $2,322,075

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 112-31-2018 FinancialsTotal of all Cash in ALL accounts: $ 2,322,075.10

  • Cash per CTAS Schedule 1 ending balance as of 12/31/2018.

    $2,316,232

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 112-31-2018 FinancialsCash per CTAS 12/31/18 SCHEDULE 1 Ending Balance: $ 2,316,232.32

  • Maximum rate for Hakanson Anderson services to the City for 2019 and 2020.

    $110

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 1Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 RatesFor the years 2019 and 2020, the maximum rate for the City of Nowthen will be $110.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates

  • Bid to replace three City Hall windows.

    $1,950

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 1Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Constructions Bid for City Hall WindowsNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Nowthen hereby approves the bid from Orion Construction Services, as per attached Exhibit B, for $1,950.p. 1Exhibit B - Bid for City Hall Windows, OrionTotal Cost: $ 1,950.00p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-01-08)g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows

  • Claim approved for 2019 Leadership Conference for two newly elected officials and two experienced officials.

    $900

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 3Audited Bills 01-08-2019League of Minnesota Cities 2019 Leadership Conference for 2 Newly Elected Officials and 2 Experienced Officials 1182 29346 Yes $900.00

  • Rate quoted by Adams Publishing Group for public notices if designated as the legal newspaper in the Anoka County UnionHerald.

    $11

    Motion Motion by Mayor Pilon, 2nd by Breyen to approve the following Appointments. Unanimously approved. Passed(Unanimously approved.)
    p. 1Papers 01-08-2020The legal publication contract rate for the Anoka County UnionHerald and Star News "Elk River" as of January 1, 2019, is $10.75 per column inch if designated as the legal newspaper in the Anoka County UnionHerald.

  • Flat fee quoted for manually typeset public notices.

    $20

    Motion Motion by Mayor Pilon, 2nd by Breyen to approve the following Appointments. Unanimously approved. Passed(Unanimously approved.)
    p. 1Papers 01-08-2020If any documents need to be manually typeset, a $20 flat fee will be charged per public notice.

  • 2013A GO Equipment Certificate - Fire Engine.

    $21,215

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 2Audited Bills 01-08-2019Bank of Elk River 2013A GO Equipment Cert - Fire Engine 1157 29321 Yes $21,215.00

  • Principal and interest payment GO Series 2012A.

    $83,250

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 2Audited Bills 01-08-2019Bond Trust Services Corp Principal & Interest payment GO Series 2012A 1160 29324 Yes $83,250.00

  • November and December consulting claim.

    $10,806

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 3Audited Bills 01-08-2019Derus Governmental Consulting, LLC November & December 1171 29335 Yes $10,806.25

  • December engineering fees claim.

    $7,821

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 3Audited Bills 01-08-2019Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. December Engineering Fees 1177 29341 Yes $7,820.50

  • December 2018 invoice claim.

    $10,155

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 4Audited Bills 01-08-2019Rum River Construction Consultants December 2018 Invoice 1190 29354 Yes $10,154.86

  • Planning services for November and December 2018.

    $7,946

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 4Audited Bills 01-08-2019The Planning Company LLC Planning Services - November & December 2018 1192 29356 Yes $7,946.48

  • September engineering fees and Pinnaker Lake billing.

    $1,458

    Motion Motion by Rainville; 2nd by Breyen, to approve the following Consent items: a) Approve City Council Minutes of 12/11/18 Regular Meeting & 12/11/18 Work Shop b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1152 through #1198 and #0030872018, plus Net Distribution reports dated December 5th, 10th, 21st, & 26th, 2018. c) Approve Resolution 2018-76 Correcting the Property Tax Levy Bond Numbers d) Removed e) Approve Resolution No.2019-02 Authorizing a Request for HRA Funds for Anoka EDA f) Approve Resolution 2019-03 Approving Hakanson Anderson 2019-2020 Rates g) Approve Resolution 2019-04 Approving Orion Bid for City Hall Windows h) Moved to Council Item f. Motion Carried Unanimously. Passed(Motion Carried Unanimously.)
    p. 4Audited Bills 01-08-2019Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. September Engineering Fees; Pinnaker Lk billing they forgot to send 1154 29298 Yes $1,458.42

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