Tuesday, June 11, 2019 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
Not on file
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council accepted the 2018 audit, approved a $7,950 2019 audit contract, approved a modified consent agenda including donations and 2019A bond authorization, discussed road repairs and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and adjourned at 9:10 pm.
23 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm; no separate vote was required.
1aPledge of Allegiance
Listed under Call to Order; minutes do not record separate action.
1bMeeting Policy
Listed under Call to Order; minutes do not record separate action.
1cApprove Agenda
Agenda was approved as amended to add a Met Council population item.
2Sheriff's Report
Commander Heath reported 156 calls for service in Nowthen and discussed thefts of valuable items such as trailers and vehicles. Council members asked about ways to share prevention information with residents, especially before Night to Unite, and discussed using city communications such as the website or future Facebook page.
Commander Heath reported on calls for service and theft trends; no vote was taken.
3Floor Items
Floor items give residents and others not on the agenda an opportunity to address the City Council.
No floor items were presented.
4Presentation of 2018 Audit Report - Michael Pofahl
Auditor Michael Pofahl reviewed the 2018 audited financial statements. The Council accepted the audit, authorized Clerk/Treasurer Streich to electronically file it with the state, and approved Pofahl's 2019 auditing services contract for an amount not to exceed $7,950.
Council accepted the 2018 audit and approved the 2019 audit services contract under this item.
4aAudited Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements
Auditor Michael Pofahl reviewed the 2018 audited financial statements. The Council accepted the audit, authorized Clerk/Treasurer Streich to electronically file it with the state, and approved Pofahl's 2019 auditing services contract for an amount not to exceed $7,950.
Council accepted the audited 2018 financial statements and authorized electronic filing with the state.
4b2019 Auditing Service Contract
2019 Auditing Service Contract
Auditor Michael Pofahl reviewed the 2018 audited financial statements. The Council accepted the audit, authorized Clerk/Treasurer Streich to electronically file it with the state, and approved Pofahl's 2019 auditing services contract for an amount not to exceed $7,950.
Council approved the 2019 audit contract with Michael Pofahl, not to exceed $7,950.
5Consent Agenda
Consent agenda was approved with Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop removed from Resolution 2019-51.
5aApprove May 7 and May 14 minutes
Approve City Council Minutes of 05-07-2019 Regular Meeting and 05-14-2019 Public Hearing.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
5bFinancial Report and Claims #1385-#1440
Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims #1385 through #1440, plus Net Distribution reports dated May 14th and 29th, 2019.
Approved as part of the consent agenda; no total dollar amount for the claims was shown in the minutes excerpt.
5cResolution 2019-48 Approving Gambling Donation from Ramsey Lions Club
Resolution 2019-48 Approving Gambling Donation from Ramsey Lions Club
Through the consent agenda, the Council accepted a $15,000 gambling donation from the Ramsey Lions Club and a $2,735.75 donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
5dResolution 2019-49 Approving Gambling Donation from Elk River Youth Hockey
Resolution 2019-49 Approving Gambling Donation from Elk River Youth Hockey
Through the consent agenda, the Council accepted a $15,000 gambling donation from the Ramsey Lions Club and a $2,735.75 donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
5eResolution 2019-50 Authorizing Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A
Resolution 2019-50 Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A
The Council approved Resolution 2019-50 on the consent agenda, authorizing the sale process for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A, tied to street improvement projects including Garnet Street, Halas Street, Meadows of Verde Valley, Old Viking Boulevard, and Rolling Hills.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
5fResolution 2019-51 Approving Liquor License Renewals
Resolution 2019-51 Approving Liquor License Renewal Application for Bill's Superette, Northwoods Bar & Grill, Burns Bottle Shop and Bootleggers Saloon & Eatery
The Council approved the consent agenda with a modification to Resolution 2019-51: Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop were removed from approval while the city waited for completed application approvals, with a special meeting expected later in June. The remaining listed liquor license renewals stayed on the consent agenda.
Approved on consent only after removing Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop from Resolution 2019-51 pending application completion.
6Council Items
Council considered the listed council items; outcomes are recorded under each subitem.
6aRevisit Approved Feasibility Studies, Resolutions 2018-70 thru 2018-74
Revisit Approved Feasibility Studies, Resolutions 2018-70 thru 2018-74
Mayor Pilon pulled the agenda item revisiting feasibility studies for Resolutions 2018-70 through 2018-74 until after a special road review meeting. Council discussed spring road repair options, including Glaze's roughly $38,000 City Maintenance Department prep-work estimate and Dave Perkins Contracting bids totaling $62,299, but did not authorize a repair contract at this meeting.
Mayor Pilon removed the item for the time being and referred the road review to a special meeting.
6bDiscuss Spring Road Issues & Repair Options
Discuss Spring Road Issues & Repair Options
Mayor Pilon pulled the agenda item revisiting feasibility studies for Resolutions 2018-70 through 2018-74 until after a special road review meeting. Council discussed spring road repair options, including Glaze's roughly $38,000 City Maintenance Department prep-work estimate and Dave Perkins Contracting bids totaling $62,299, but did not authorize a repair contract at this meeting.
Council discussed repair options and costs but did not take a vote in the minutes.
6c2040 Comp Plan Review - Land Use
2040 Comp Plan Review - Land Use
Planner Stockman reviewed the 2040 Comprehensive Plan land use material. Council discussed zoning, screening, commercial visuals along County Road 22, city-center concepts, and the upcoming Comprehensive Plan public hearing open house scheduled for June 18, 2019.
Planner Stockman reviewed the plan; public hearing open house was announced for June 18, 2019.
6dMet Council Population
Met Council Population
Mayor Pilon reported that Met Council estimated Nowthen's population at 4,758 people and 1,525 households as of April 1, 2018. Council discussed that reaching 5,000 residents would make the city eligible for state road funding.
Added to the agenda and discussed; no vote was taken.
7Introduction of New Items
No new items were introduced.
8Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
5 motions on the record.
M1MOTION BY BREYEN TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Pilon
M2MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AUDITED 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS PRESENTED, AND AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK/TREASURER STREICH TO SEND AN ELECTRONIC VERSION TO THE STATE BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION PASSES.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
M3MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2019 AUDITING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH AUDITOR POFAHL NOT TO EXCEED $7,950 BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY GREENBERG; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Greenberg
M4MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA A-F, WITH THE REMOVAL OF NORTHWOODS BAR & GRILL AND BURNS BOTTLE SHOP FROM RESOLUTION 2019-51 BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION PASSES.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
M5MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 9:10 PM BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Blake
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.
2019 audit contract not-to-exceed
$7,950
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Feasibility Report - Jasper
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
8 pages
Feasibility Report - Krypton
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
7 pages
3 of 6 - Natural Environ CP Reduced
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
20 pages
2019 Comprehensive Plan
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
19 pages
TPC Memo & City Center Concept
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
3 pages
Approved Feasibility Studies
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
44 pages
Resolution 2019-50 Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
20 pages
Feasibility Report - 189th, 190th, and Dolomite Street
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
7 pages
Feasibility Report - Watercrest
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
7 pages
City Council Meeting Packet 06-11-2019 - Reduced
Packet · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
102 pages
2 of 6 - Policies CP Reduced (002)
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
20 pages
5 of 6 - Transportation Final
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
15 pages
Feasibility Report - Willow Creek
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
8 pages
Spring Road Issues
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
9 pages
4 of 6 - Land Use CP Reduced
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
25 pages
6 of 6 - Implementation Final
Document · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
9 pages
Resolution 2019-48 Donation - Ramsey Lions
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2019-49 Donation - Elk River Youth Hockey
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2019-51 Approving Liquor License Renewal Applications
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2018-71 Accepting 189th, 190th & Dolomite St Feasibility Study
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2018-72 Accepting Krypton St Feasibility Study
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2018-73 Accepting Watercrest Blvd Feasibility Study
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2018-74 Accepting Jasper St Feasibility Study
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
2019 Nowthen Auditor Contract
Budget · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-06-11)
Minutes · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
3 pages
Resolution 2018-70 Accepting Willow Creek Feasibility Study
Resolution · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
1 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-06-11)
Packet · Tuesday, June 11, 2019
102 pages
Meeting recording
YouTube
Transcript · 825 segments · 2:10:30
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