Tuesday, November 12, 2019 · 7:00 PM
One-line summary
The Council approved consent financial and licensing items, approved the Holzem flag-lot CUP and Guimont IUP, ordered three 2020 road feasibility updates, chose IPS for Recycle Center surveillance with grant funding, approved a 2020 Alexandra House donation, accepted a youth hockey donation, and authorized a capped rink-liner purchase.
19 items as recorded in the agenda, packet, and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order / Approve Agenda
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, meeting policy, and approval of agenda.
The Council opened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all five members present. Mayor Pilon moved consent items g and h to Council Items, the Council approved the amended agenda, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Agenda approved as amended, moving consent items g and h to Council Items.
2Sheriff's Report
Monthly Sheriff's report.
Commander Heath reported 149 October calls for service in Nowthen, including two daytime RV-battery theft reports, a traffic stop that led to warrants and narcotics, and continued multiple calls at Bar None. No Council action was recorded.
Commander Heath reported 149 October calls for service, thefts, a traffic stop with warrants/narcotics, and multiple Bar None calls.
3Floor Items
Public floor items.
No floor items were presented.
4aApprove October 8, 2019 minutes
Approve City Council Minutes of 10-8-2019.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
4bTreasurer's Report and claims
Approve Treasurer's Report and claims dated October 9 through November 12.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
4cSeptember 2019 Financial Reports
September 2019 financial reports.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
4dResolution 2019-71 Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball
Resolution 2019-71 approving Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field usage.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
4eResolution 2019-72 2020 Sheriff's contract
Resolution 2019-72 approving Anoka County Sheriff's Department law enforcement contract for 2020.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
4fResolution 2019-74 2020 Anoka County Recycling Agreement
Resolution 2019-74 approving the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion, although a separate County email in the bundle said revised contracts would be issued because of a tonnage-goal error.
4gResolution 2019-75 Alexandra House donation
Resolution 2019-75 approval of Alexandra House donation request.
After first considering using $500 from the hockey donation account, Mayor Pilon rescinded that motion when it was noted that the request was for 2020. The Council then approved Resolution 2019-75 for a $500 Alexandra House donation to be paid from the 2020 budget.
Moved from consent to Council Items; after a rescinded motion, Council approved a 2020 donation from the 2020 budget.
4hResolution 2019-76 Elk River Youth Hockey donation and ice rink liner
Resolution 2019-76 accepting Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation and Clerk's recommendation memo.
The Council accepted the $9,643.30 Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation and then authorized staff to investigate and purchase a rink liner and supporting hardware, capped at $3,500 unless additional expenses are brought back to Council. The Clerk’s memo also noted a prior $500 A&B Welding ice rink donation and estimated rink liners at $3,500 to $5,000.
Moved from consent to Council Items; donation accepted and a separate rink-liner purchase authorization was approved.
4iResolution 2019-77 2020 Tobacco Licenses
Resolution 2019-77 approval of 2020 tobacco licenses.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including October 8 minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and claims, September financial reports, Nowthen Alliance Church Corner Ball field use, the 2020 Anoka County Sheriff’s contract, the 2020 Anoka County recycling agreement, and 2020 tobacco licenses. Consent items g and h were moved out for separate action later in the meeting.
Approved under the consent agenda motion.
5aHolzem lot split and flag lot CUP
Public hearing for Chris and Sara Holzem lot split and flag lot CUP at 19256 Baugh Street.
After a public hearing with no public comments, the Council approved Chris and Sara Holzem’s lot reconfiguration and flag lot CUP for access to Driscoll Street. The packet conditions required dedication for a future Driscoll Street extension, deed restrictions against further splits until a public street is built and accepted, City Engineer review, emergency-vehicle driveway design, and a $3,380 payment toward Driscoll Street/Rolling Hills improvements before recording.
Approved after public hearing; packet findings included conditions for the lot reconfiguration and flag lot CUP.
5bGuimont Interim Use Permit for indoor storage
Dan and Julie Guimont IUP for indoor storage home extended business at 19009 Rhinestone Street.
The Council approved Dan and Julie Guimont’s Interim Use Permit for an existing home extended business offering indoor storage in two pole sheds totaling 4,960 square feet. Planner Stockman said the use had been operating for over 20 years and came to the City’s attention after a complaint about an online ad; the approval limited the use to indoor storage and carried the conditions in the packet.
Approved; packet findings limited the use to indoor storage within the two existing accessory buildings and included other IUP conditions.
5cCode Enforcement
Code enforcement education and process discussion.
Planner Stockman discussed code-enforcement education, saying outdoor storage and non-legal home businesses were major issues and that the City needed persistence and consistency. The Council gave direction for the information to be included in the Friday update, but no formal motion was recorded.
Council discussed education, consistency, and enforcement approach; no motion was recorded.
6a2020 Road Feasibility Studies
2020 road feasibility studies.
Engineer Nelson reviewed potential 2020 road project areas and said updated feasibility reports were time-sensitive if the Council wanted to proceed. The Council approved updates for Ebony and Garnet; 189th, 190th and Dolomite; and Krypton Street, Merle’s Lane, 183rd Avenue and Potassium Street.
Council approved updates for three feasibility study areas: Ebony/Garnet; 189th, 190th and Dolomite; and Krypton, Merle's Lane, 183rd and Potassium Street.
7aRecycle Center surveillance quotes / Resolution 2019-73
Recycle Center surveillance quotes and Resolution 2019-73.
The Council chose Integrated Protection Systems as the vendor for Recycle Center surveillance and access control. The Council also approved project funding up to eligible grant expenses, with any extra work needing staff to work with Council Member Breyen or Mayor Pilon for a solution; the packet tied the project to a $20,000 surveillance earmark within the Anoka County waste abatement grant.
Council selected Integrated Protection Systems and approved grant-eligible funding for the project.
9Introduction of New Items
Introduction of new items.
Under new items, Council Member Rainville thanked Nowthen residents on behalf of the Nowthen Lions for supporting Steve and Sandy Thompson’s benefit.
The main business under this heading was the moved consent items g and h; Council Member Rainville also thanked residents for supporting a benefit.
10Adjournment
Adjournment.
The Council opened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. with all five members present. Mayor Pilon moved consent items g and h to Council Items, the Council approved the amended agenda, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
14 motions on the record.
M1MOTION TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S AGENDA AS AMENDED BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S AGENDA AS AMENDED BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY PILON; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Pilon
M2MOTION TO APPROVE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Blake
M3MOTION TO APPROVE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
M4MOTION TO APPROVE BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
M5MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR EBONY AND GARNET, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR EBONY AND GARNET, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
seconded by Rainville
M6MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 189TH, 190TH & DOLOMITE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 189TH, 190TH & DOLOMITE BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Blake
M7MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF KRYPTON, MERLE'S LANE, 183RD AND POTASSIUM STREET BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE UPDATE OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OF KRYPTON, MERLE'S LANE, 183RD AND POTASSIUM STREET BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Blake
M8MOTION TO APPROVE INTEGRATED PROTECTION SYSTEMS AS THE VENDOR OF CHOICE FOR THIS PROJECT BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE INTEGRATED PROTECTION SYSTEMS AS THE VENDOR OF CHOICE FOR THIS PROJECT BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Blake
M9MOTION TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT, NOT TO EXCEED THE ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM THE GRANT, AND IF THERE IS ANY ADDITIONAL WORK TO BE INCLUDED REQUIRING EXTRA FUNDING THAT STAFF CAN WORK WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN OR MAYOR PILON TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT, NOT TO EXCEED THE ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM THE GRANT, AND IF THERE IS ANY ADDITIONAL WORK TO BE INCLUDED REQUIRING EXTRA FUNDING THAT STAFF CAN WORK WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN OR MAYOR PILON TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
M10MOTION TO DONATE $500 FROM THE HOCKEY DONATION ACCOUNT TO THE ALEXANDER HOUSE BY PILON, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO DONATE $500 FROM THE HOCKEY DONATION ACCOUNT TO THE ALEXANDER HOUSE BY PILON, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
M11MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 DONATION TO THE ALEXANDRA HOUSE RESOLUTION 2019-75 AND THE CHECK WILL BE OUT OF THE 2020 BUDGET BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 DONATION TO THE ALEXANDRA HOUSE RESOLUTION 2019-75 AND THE CHECK WILL BE OUT OF THE 2020 BUDGET BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
MOTION CARRIED
M12MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2019-76 ACCEPTANCE OF ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSN DONATION BY PILON, SECONDED BY BREYEN; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2019-76 ACCEPTANCE OF ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSN DONATION BY PILON, SECONDED BY BREYEN; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Breyen
M13MOTION TO ALLOW STAFF TO INVESTIGATE AND PURCHASE A RINK LINER AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE NOT TO EXCEED $3500. SHOULD THERE BE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES BEYOND THAT, STAFF WOULD BRING THAT BACK TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL & DISCUSSION BY PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO ALLOW STAFF TO INVESTIGATE AND PURCHASE A RINK LINER AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE NOT TO EXCEED $3500. SHOULD THERE BE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES BEYOND THAT, STAFF WOULD BRING THAT BACK TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL & DISCUSSION BY PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Blake
M14MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:35 PM BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:35 PM BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
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.
October 2019 Treasurer's Report total cash
$2,178,728
Haugo Geo Technical Service claim
$6,080
November 2019 claims batch
$41,514
September 2019 General Fund YTD disbursements
$1,129,064
September 2019 General Fund use of fund balance
$214,581
September 30, 2019 total cash and investments
$2,244,578
2020 Anoka County Sheriff's contract
$260,504
Net 2020 Sheriff's contract cost
$249,584
Alexandra House 2020 donation
$500
Ice rink liner purchase authorization
$3,500
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
2020 Anoka County Sheriffs Dept Contract
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
9 pages
Guimont Findings & Decision 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
6 pages
Nowthen Score C0007442 Unsigned
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
9 pages
Holzem Findings & Decision 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
14 pages
Claims 1 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
8 pages
Clerk Recommendation Memo Ice Rink Liner 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2019-73 Approving IPS proposal
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Anoka County Letter 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Holzem Minor Subdivision 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
4 pages
Resolution 2019-72 Sheriff's Contract
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
10 pages
Resolution 2019-76 ER Youth Hockey Donation
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2019-71 Approving Nowthen Alliance Corner Ball
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
2 pages
Alexandra House Letter 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Surveillance Memo 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
8 pages
Clerks Memo & Recommendation 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
3 pages
Proposed Lot Split 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-11-12)
Minutes · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
4 pages
Resolution 2019-74 Approving Anoka County 2020
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
11 pages
Code Enforcement 11-12-2019
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
2 pages
September 2019 Financial Report
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
13 pages
Resolution 2019-77 Approval of 2020 Tobacco Licenses
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
October 2019 Treasurer's Report
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-11-12)
Packet · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
108 pages
City Council Meeting Agenda 11-12-2019 - Revised
Agenda · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Resolution 2019-75 Alexandra House
Resolution · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
2019 3rd Quarter Financial Report
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
11 pages
Nowthen Score C0007442 LTR
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1 pages
Recycling Center Pictures
Document · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
7 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2019-11-12)
Agenda · Tuesday, November 12, 2019
111 pages
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