Nowthen Special City Council meeting, June 25, 2019

Special City Council

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 · 7:00 PM

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At its June 25, 2019 special meeting, the Nowthen City Council approved liquor licenses, approved purchasing Banyon financial software, and directed several 2019 road repairs and related feasibility-study work.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order
The special meeting was called to order.
The special meeting opened with the regular call to order items, the Council approved the agenda as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Called to order at 6:00 pm.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
1aPledge of Allegiance
The agenda listed the Pledge of Allegiance under call to order.
The special meeting opened with the regular call to order items, the Council approved the agenda as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Routine opening item; no separate minutes action was recorded.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
1bMeeting Policy
The agenda listed the meeting policy under call to order.
The special meeting opened with the regular call to order items, the Council approved the agenda as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Routine opening item; no separate minutes action was recorded.
- meeting administration
No action
p. 1p. 1
1cApprove Agenda
The Council approved the agenda as presented.
The special meeting opened with the regular call to order items, the Council approved the agenda as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Approved by motion at the meeting.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1p. 10:32
2Consent Agenda
The consent agenda included Resolution 2019-52 for liquor licenses for Northwood/Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop.
The Council approved Resolution 2019-52 for liquor license applications connected with Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop. The packet says background checks had been completed and passed, and the resolution covered the July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 license term.
The consent agenda was approved, and the resolution also received a separate approval motion.
- liquor licenses
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2aResolution 2019-52 Approving Liquor Licenses for Northwood Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop
Resolution 2019-52 approved liquor license applications for Northwoods Bar & Grill and The Bottle Shop for July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
The Council approved Resolution 2019-52 for liquor license applications connected with Northwoods Bar & Grill and Burns Bottle Shop. The packet says background checks had been completed and passed, and the resolution covered the July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 license term.
Approved by separate motion after the consent agenda motion.
- liquor licenses
Approved
p. 2p. 1
3aCity Clerk Recommendations for Financial Software
The Council considered the clerk/treasurer's recommendation to purchase Banyon financial software.
City Clerk/Treasurer Lori Streich recommended moving from the free but limited CTAS financial software to Banyon Financial Software. The packet included an initial $12,165 proposal and a reduced $10,665 proposal including the first year's $1,885 support fee. The Council approved the clerk's recommendation to purchase the software.
Approved by motion.
- Banyon financial software
Approved
p. 1p. 1
3bRoad Repair Discussion
The Council discussed 2019 road repairs, possible 2020 road projects, feasibility-study work with the city engineer, and Rogers Lake-area patch estimates.
The Council discussed patching and pit repairs after a road tour, with attention to Bison Street, Krypton, 190th, Dolomite, Ebony, Garnet, and the Rogers Lake area. Motions directed Maintenance Supervisor Glaze to repair Bison with a bituminous top coat, directed repairs on several other roads, and directed Clerk Streich to work with the city engineer on feasibility studies. A later motion also asked for an estimate on the remaining Rogers Lake pits and a North Valley quote to skim coat.
Several road-repair direction motions carried.
- road repairs
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 2
4Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm.
The special meeting opened with the regular call to order items, the Council approved the agenda as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.
Adjourned by motion at 6:40 pm.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1p. 2

Motions and votes

8 motions on the record.

M1_approve_agendaMotion to approve the agenda as presented.
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motion to approve the agenda as presented
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 10:32
M2_consent_agendaMOTION TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S CONSENT AGENDA BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S CONSENT AGENDA BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by BLAKE
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 1
M3_resolution_2019_52_liquor_licensesMOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2019-52 APPROVING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR NORTHWOODS BAR & GRILL AND BURNS BOTTLE SHOP BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2019-52 APPROVING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR NORTHWOODS BAR & GRILL AND BURNS BOTTLE SHOP BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by PILON
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 1
M4_banyon_purchaseMOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by BLAKE
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 110:24
M5_bison_repairMOTION BY BREYEN TO DIRECT GLAZE TO REPAIR BISON AND PUT DOWN BITUMINOUS TOP COAT, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION BY BREYEN TO DIRECT GLAZE TO REPAIR BISON AND PUT DOWN BITUMINOUS TOP COAT, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by PILON
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 1
M6_krypton_dolomite_ebony_feasibilityMOTION FOR GLAZE TO REPAIR KRYPTON, 190TH, 190TH DOLOMITE AND EBONY STREET AND CLERK STREICH TO WORK WITH THE CITY ENGINEER ON FEASIBILITY STUDIES BY PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION FOR GLAZE TO REPAIR KRYPTON, 190TH, 190TH DOLOMITE AND EBONY STREET AND CLERK STREICH TO WORK WITH THE CITY ENGINEER ON FEASIBILITY STUDIES BY PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by PILON, seconded by BLAKE
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 2
M7_bison_rogers_lake_estimateMOTION BY BRYEN TO HAVE GLAZE REPAIR BISON STREET AND LAY A BITUMINOUS TOP COAT WHEN TIME PERMITS, AND PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE ON THE THREE REMAINING PITS ON ROGERS LAKE, WITH A QUOTE FROM NORTH VALLEY TO SKIM COAT, SECONDED BY GREENBERG; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION BY BRYEN TO HAVE GLAZE REPAIR BISON STREET AND LAY A BITUMINOUS TOP COAT WHEN TIME PERMITS, AND PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE ON THE THREE REMAINING PITS ON ROGERS LAKE, WITH A QUOTE FROM NORTH VALLEY TO SKIM COAT, SECONDED BY GREENBERG; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BRYEN, seconded by GREENBERG
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 2
M8_adjournMOTION TO ADJOURN AT 6:40 PM BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 6:40 PM BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by BLAKE
Passed
- YJeff Pilon
- YDan Breyen
- YLynda Blake
- YJoel Greenberg
- ·Mary Rainville
p. 1p. 2

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.

Banyon yearly support fee
$1,885
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 3
Discounted banyon total
$10,665
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 3p. 55:31
Discounted fund accounting software
$2,995
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Fund accounting discount
$1,000
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted billing invoicing module
$1,295
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted payroll software
$2,495
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Payroll discount
$500
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted retirement module pera
$595
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted training
$1,000
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted conversion
$400
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted fund accounting support
$795
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted billing support
$295
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5
Discounted payroll support
$795
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CITY CLERK'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE BANYON FINANCIAL SOFTWARE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES. Passed(ALL IN FAVOR)
p. 5

Prior history on this business

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

we discuss this on a new owner is this why we're doing this no there's there's been a separation of [1:57–2:10] ownership so one of these people owns one of these establishments entirely and then there's a joint ownership on the [2:06–2:16] other so previously the the licenses were all under one person's name
What this is about
Why the liquor-license resolution needed to come back after ownership of the establishments had separated.
1:47
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior liquor-license decision or discussion matching this recollection. The search results provided relate to unrelated items such as land-use escrow language, dust control, employee wages, security equipment, and the farmers market, and do not show a prior vote or explanation about liquor licenses coming back because ownership of the establishments had separated.
- Mar 10, 2026agreements related to those applications, including direct costs such as recording fees and third- party consultants (At
- May 12, 2026WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease vacant land owned by Property Owner for use as a city sponsored farmers ma
- Apr 14, 2026WRIGHT HENNEPIN SECURITY <table> <tr> <th>MEMORIAL PARK PAVILION AND 2 BATHROOMS</th> <th></th> </tr> <tr> <td>Feature</
- Apr 14, 2026## TITLE OF ISSUE: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-XX AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2026 DUST CONTROL APPLICATION BACKGROUND AND SUP
- Apr 14, 2026steps, because most of what I read and also observed in other cities' steps were 3-5% step increases plus COLA each year
do you remember all the discussion we're having with a yes Mike on the cash versus the [9:27–9:38] accrual basis mm-hmm this can do either but because we didn't have that with CTS that's why Mike was doing all the extra [9:36–9:47] things he was doing
What this is about
Prior discussion with Mike about cash-basis versus accrual-basis accounting and CTAS limitations.
9:19
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about Mike, CTAS, or choosing between cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting. There is a partial accounting-related match in the May 12, 2026 packet, which includes audit/financial statement language about the City’s cash, investments, fair value reporting, and GASB accounting requirements. However, that record does not mention CTAS, Mike, or a council discussion or vote about cash versus accrual accounting.
- Dec 23, 2025DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends ap
- Sep 23, 2025Option A: The cul-de-sac can be installed in substantial compliance with the Approved Plans and an easement acceptable t
- May 12, 2026### D. Assets, Liabilities, Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources, and Net Position or Equity #### 1. Deposits and Inve
- Apr 14, 20266\. The approved total outdoor cultivation area shall not exceed 7000 square feet that is in a fenced and secured area a
- Mar 24, 20265\. No extraction, production, or retail endorsements have been issued by the OCM. Even if granted by the OCM in the fut
we went back to the feasibility studies [15:21–15:46] from from last fall that's what I'm trying to pull up relatively quickly
What this is about
Prior fall feasibility studies used to frame possible 2020 road projects.
15:12
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about “feasibility studies” from the prior fall being used to frame possible 2020 road projects. The search results returned unrelated 2025–2026 packet material, mostly minor subdivision conditions, wetland/septic requirements, and cannabis interim-use permit conditions. They do not show a fall feasibility study, a 2020 road-project discussion, a vote, or project-cost information tied to the speaker’s recollection.
- Dec 23, 2025DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends ap
- Sep 23, 2025Option A: The cul-de-sac can be installed in substantial compliance with the Approved Plans and an easement acceptable t
- Apr 14, 20266\. The approved total outdoor cultivation area shall not exceed 7000 square feet that is in a fenced and secured area a
- Mar 24, 20265\. No extraction, production, or retail endorsements have been issued by the OCM. Even if granted by the OCM in the fut
- Feb 24, 2026Council approval, including demonstrating compliance with Section 10-3-5. If the comments from the City Engineer memo ar
right that was part of the discussion that we had last years where did we don't really know what's under there [25:07–25:17] until we get onto their item down at
What this is about
Prior Rogers Lake pit repair work and uncertainty about what was under the road.
25:02
Related history
The records searched do not contain a prior decision matching the recollection of “Rogers Lake pit” repair work or a discussion that the city did not know what was under the road until work began. The closest partial match is a clerk update in the March 10, 2026 packet, which notes tree trimming and chipping “after letters to residents in the Rogers Lake area” and separately says Public Works was working up a quote for a culvert replacement while also seeking contractor bids. That item appears to be an update only; no formal council vote, repair award, dollar amount, or discussion about unknown subsurface road conditions was recorded in the search results provided.
- Apr 14, 2026## Calcium Chloride <table> <tr> <th>Gravel Street</th> <th>GIS MAP FT</th> <th colspan="3">Actual FT Sprayed</th> <th r
- Dec 23, 2025DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends ap
- Mar 10, 2026Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 CLERK UPDATE 03-10-26 \> MN Pollutio
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figur
- May 12, 2026#### General Employees Plan Benefits General Employees Plan requires three years of service to vest. Benefits are based
we've talked about that we [37:30–37:42] went out and got when the water was when the culprit was opened up in the water came down Joe and I talked about that low spot
What this is about
Prior discussion of a low spot near wetlands and a culvert/water issue.
37:16
Related history
The records searched show related wetlands, drainage, and buildability conditions in subdivision reviews, but they do not show a clear prior council discussion or decision specifically about “that low spot” or a culvert being opened and water coming down. The closest match is at the March 10, 2026 meeting, when the City Council approved a Minor Subdivision with conditions requiring the applicant to demonstrate the site is buildable, noting that about 1.5 feet of fill could be needed to meet the required separation from mottled soils. That approval also addressed wetland buffers and required no wetland impacts during construction. Other packet materials from September 23, 2025, February 24, 2026, and December 23, 2025 include similar conditions about wetlands, flood/overflow elevations, grading, and septic/building pad suitability. However, the records provided do not contain a formal vote or discussion specifically identifying a culvert problem or a particular low spot near wetlands.
- Dec 23, 2025DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends ap
- Sep 23, 2025Option A: The cul-de-sac can be installed in substantial compliance with the Approved Plans and an easement acceptable t
- Apr 14, 20266\. The approved total outdoor cultivation area shall not exceed 7000 square feet that is in a fenced and secured area a
- Mar 24, 20265\. No extraction, production, or retail endorsements have been issued by the OCM. Even if granted by the OCM in the fut
- Mar 10, 20267\. The memo from the City Planner dated February 18, 2026 is incorporated herein by reference. The staff report from th

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0:00 city council June 25th 2019 four minutes after 6:00 and
0:09 allegiance one nation under God
0:24 indivisible with liberty and justice for all meeting policy but there's no one
0:32 here to move on with that will approve our agenda as presented here tonight mr. Mann don't remember Brian I make a
0:41 motion to approve the agenda as presented I second it motion in a second and all in favor aye
0:50 aye all right so the first order of business is improving their liquor licenses because the Northwoods barn
1:00 grill in the bones bottle shop mrs. resolution number 20 1952 background
1:08 checks have been completed and passed appropriately as we resolved at the City Council does the endowment hereby
1:17 approves the liquor license applications for north woods bar and grill and actually should say burns bottle shop
1:25 the bottle can take corrected for the term of July
1:32 1st 2019 through June 30th 2020 mr. mr. bright motion to approve resolution 20
1:41 1950 to ask the question before we approach your second it empty a second
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