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Nowthen City Council meeting, March 9, 2021

City Council

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

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Council approved the consent agenda, fire department policies and hiring process, Carr's and Leistico land-use requests, the snow removal ordinance, the fee schedule, employee personnel policy, and a resolution to stop illegal habitation at 19111 Cleary Road; it also tabled self-storage regulation discussion until April.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order

    Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approve Agenda

    Council approved the March 9, 2021 agenda after Greenberg asked to add the City logo to For the Good of the Council, and Alders and Blake agreed to amend their motion.

    Agenda approved as amended to add the City logo under For the Good of the Council.

    • agenda approval
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)## 1. Call to Order \* Pledge of Allegiance · Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE MARCH 9, 2021 AGENDA, 2ND BY BLAKE. GREENBERG REQUESTED TO ADD THE CITY LOGO TO THE "GOOD OF THE COUNCIL" SECTION. ALDERS & BLAKE AGREED TO AMEND THEIR MOTIONS TO INCLUDE THE LOGO. ALL IN FAVOR. UNANIMOUS. MOTION CARRIED.

  2. 2Public Hearing - Carr's Tree Service/McCallum Property

    Public Hearing - Carr's Tree Service/McCallum Property, 19477 St. Francis Blvd. Interim Use Permit - Outdoor storage/gravel surfacing. Variance-paving requirement/outdoor storage surfacing.

    Council held the public hearing on Carr's Tree Service with no public comments, moved the added bufferyard setback variance into the Planning & Zoning item, and then approved the Planning & Zoning recommendations for the outdoor storage and variance requests. The approval included the new 20-foot variance from the 100-foot bufferyard setback and a revised chipping/grinding limit of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Public hearing was held with no public comments; Council moved the variance into the Planning & Zoning Carr's item for action later in the meeting.

    • Carr's Tree Service
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)2\. Public Hearing - Carr's Tree Service/McCallum Property, 19477 St. Francis Blvd. Interim Use Permit - Outdoor storage/gravel surfacing. Variance-paving requirement/outdoor storage surfacing.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)2. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED for Carr's Tree Service, 19477 St Francis Blvd, for a Variance from the setback and paving requirements and outdoor storage surfacing requirements. No Public Comments.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Alders to add this variance to the two variances to be discussed under Planning & Zoning Section, Item a .; 2nd by Blake; Unanimous. Motion Carried

  3. 3Consent Agenda

    Consent Agenda

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Consent agenda approved as presented, with note that the February 9 minutes were regular meeting minutes.

    • consent agenda
    Approved
    p. 19Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Consent Agenda: a) Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of 01-12-2021. b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims dated January 6, 2021 through February 2, 2021. c) Resolution 2021-07 Renewing the Contract with Nortp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  4. 3aApprove February 9, 2021 City Council minutes

    Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of 02-09-2021

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda; minutes note corrected description as regular meeting minutes.

    • minutes approval
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)February 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission (PZ) meeting, which addresses the highlighted items noted in the PZ Findings of Fact. The revised site plan shows the buffer along the south property line having been increased from 58 feet to 80p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  5. 3bFinancial Report: Treasurer's Report and Claims

    Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims dated February 3, 2021 through March 9, 2021.

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • claims
    • treasurer report
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)b) Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims dated February 3, 2021 through March 9, 2021.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  6. 3c2021 Farmers Market lease agreement

    RCA Approving the 2021 Farmers Market Lease Agreement between Rademacher Family Partnership

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • Farmers Market
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)2021 Farmers Market lease agreement between Rademacher Family Partnership, LLLP and the City of Nowthen. BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Rademacher Family Partnership, LLLP has again graciously agreed to allow their land at 802p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  7. 3dFarmers Market appointments and staff support

    RCA Appointing the Nowthen Farmers Market Council Liaison, Market Coordinator, Assistant Market Coordinator and Market Manager and Approving Staff Support for the Market

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • Farmers Market
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)d) RCA Appointing the Nowthen Farmers Market Council Liaison, Market Coordinator. Assistant Market Coordinator and Market Manager and Approving Staff Support for the Marketp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  8. 3eResolution 2021-09 Anoka County Economic Development cost sharing

    Resolution 2021-09 Approving Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for Anoka County Economic Development

    Council approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 regular meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and claims, the 2021 Farmers Market lease and market appointments, and Resolution 2021-09 for voluntary Anoka County economic development cost sharing.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • economic development
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)e) Resolution 2021-09 Approving Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for Anoka County Economic Developmentp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  9. 4Floor Items

    Floor Items

    No floor comments from residents.

    • floor comments
    No action
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)## 4. Floor Itemsp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)4. No Floor Comments from Residents

  10. 5Sheriff's Report

    Sheriff's Report; Meet the Deputies

    Sheriff Stewart, Commander Heath, Deputy Abler, Deputy Cutler with K9 Diesel, and Sergeant Slavik addressed Council for Meet the Deputy Night. Council thanked the Sheriff's Office for service in Nowthen, and Commander Heath skipped the monthly report because it had already been submitted by email.

    Sheriff and deputies addressed Council; monthly report was submitted by email and Commander Heath forewent the monthly report at the meeting.

    • Sheriff's Report
    • Meet the Deputies
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)5\. Sheriff's Report · Meet the Deputiesp. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)5. Sheriff's Report: Sheriff James Stewart addressed the Council, as this was "Meet the Deputy" Night.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Deputies that serve the City of Nowthen were introduced and each gave a brief bio on themselves, highlighting the best part of the career choice and why each one likes serving on the police department:

  11. 6Fire Department

    Fire Department

    Council approved fire department policies, authorized the hiring process for transitioning firefighters, and authorized up to $15,000 for the fire station addition.

    • fire department
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)### 6. Fire Departmentp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)# 6. Fire Department Fire Chief Dave Schmidt was introduced.

  12. 6aApproval of Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department

    Approval of Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department

    Council approved the new Nowthen Fire Department policies, including the part-time firefighter pay scale, and authorized the hiring process for Ramsey Fire firefighters who want to transition to Nowthen. Council also authorized up to $15,000 from the City budget to finish the fire station addition after hearing that CARES Act funding had covered prior work but additional work remained.

    Policies approved unanimously.

    • fire department policies
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)a) Approval of Policies for the Nowthen Fire Departmentp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  13. 6bAuthorization to Hire Firefighters transitioning from Ramsey Fire

    Authorization to Hire Firefighters transitioning from Ramsey Fire

    Council approved the new Nowthen Fire Department policies, including the part-time firefighter pay scale, and authorized the hiring process for Ramsey Fire firefighters who want to transition to Nowthen. Council also authorized up to $15,000 from the City budget to finish the fire station addition after hearing that CARES Act funding had covered prior work but additional work remained.

    Hiring process authorized unanimously.

    • firefighter hiring
    • Ramsey Fire transition
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)b) Authorization to Hire Firefighters transitioning from Ramsey Firep. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to authorize the hiring process to begin transitioning firefighters from Ramsey Fire to Nowthen Fire; 2nd by Pilon. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  14. 7Planning & Zoning

    Planning & Zoning

    Council took action on Carr's, Leistico, snow removal ordinance, self-storage, illegal habitation, and IUP/CUP review.

    • planning and zoning
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Planning and Zoning Commission (PZ) meeting, which addresses the highlighted items noted in the PZ Findings of Fact. The revised site plan shows the buffer along the south property line having been increased from 58 feet to 80 feet, resultip. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)7. Planning & Zoning

  15. 7aCarr's Tree Service variances and outdoor storage

    Carr's - 19477 St. Francis Blvd, Public Hearing - Outdoor Storage and 20 foot Variance from Bufferyard Setback

    Council held the public hearing on Carr's Tree Service with no public comments, moved the added bufferyard setback variance into the Planning & Zoning item, and then approved the Planning & Zoning recommendations for the outdoor storage and variance requests. The approval included the new 20-foot variance from the 100-foot bufferyard setback and a revised chipping/grinding limit of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Approved Planning & Zoning recommendations with adjusted chipping/grinding hours and inclusion of the bufferyard variance addressed in the public hearing.

    • Carr's Tree Service
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)a) Carr's - 19477 St. Francis Blvd, Public Hearing - Outdoor Storage and 20 foot Variance from Bufferyard Setbackp. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Alders to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendations for Carr's Tree service variances, with the adjust on Item #6 for core hours and the inclusion of the variance approved earlier in this meeting; 2nd by Blake. Unanimous. Motion Carried.

  16. 7bLeistico preliminary/final plat and CUP for street paving deferral

    Leistico - Preliminary and Final Plat, CUP for Street Paving Deferral

    Council approved the Leistico preliminary and final plat and CUP for street paving deferral by accepting the Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman findings and recommendations. The packet conditions included a $2,500 per-lot park and trail dedication fee for the two new lots before final documents are signed.

    Council accepted Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman's findings and recommendations.

    • Leistico Estates
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)b) Leistico - Preliminary and Final Plat, CUP for Street Paving Deferralp. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to accept the Findings and Recommendations by Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman; 2nd by Greenberg. Unanimous. Motion Carried.

  17. 7cOrdinance 2020-04 Snow Removal

    Ordinance 2020-04 Snow Removal

    Council approved Ordinance 2020-04 amending Chapter 5 of the City Code for on-street parking and snow removal. The minutes note that the graphic added to the ordinance made the text clear.

    Ordinance 2020-04 approved unanimously.

    • snow removal ordinance
    Approved
    p. 20Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)snow removal c) Ordinance 2021-01 Repealing Ordinance 2020-07 MOTION TO APPROVE 5259 VIKING BLVD MINOR SUBDIVISION BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Rainville stated that during the City Council Wop. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to accept Ordinance 2020-04, Amending Chapter 5 of the Nowthen City Code relating to on-street parking requirements and snow removal; 2nd by Greenberg. The graphic addition to the Ordinance makes it very clear what the text means. Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  18. 7dSelf-Storage Facilities

    Self-Storage Facilities

    Council tabled the self-storage facilities discussion until April and directed Clerk Streich to gather information from other cities and the League of Minnesota Cities about possible moratoriums or other controls.

    Tabled until the April Council meeting for more information from other cities and the League of Minnesota Cities about a moratorium.

    • self-storage facilities
    Tabled
    p. 111Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Self-Storage Facilities ###### BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their February 23, 2021 meeting made a motion to have the City Council discuss self-storage facilities and possible limitations rep. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Pilon to table this topic until the April Council meeting; 2nd by Rainville, and Clerk Streich will gather and present information from other cities and the League of MN regarding establishing a moratorium on storage facilities in the City to present . Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  19. 7eIllegal Habitation

    Illegal Habitation - 19111 Cleary Road and 5270 189th Avenue

    Council approved Resolution 2021-10 requiring the occupants of the accessory building at 19111 Cleary Road to stop using the pole shed as a residence by April 22, 2021 because of health and safety concerns and Minnesota State Building Code violations. The minutes state that no information was available for 5270 189th Avenue.

    Resolution 2021-10 approved for 19111 Cleary Road; minutes state no information was available for 5270 189th Ave.

    • illegal habitation
    • 19111 Cleary Road
    • 5270 189th Avenue
    Approved
    p. 121Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Illegal Habitation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>TPC FILE:</td> <td>122.06</td> </tr> </table> 19111 Cleary Road. A complaint was received via telephone on 2/2/21 and in writing on 2/5/21 regarding the Verna Engren property and someone living in thep. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)e) Illegal Habitation - 19111 Cleary Road (5270 189th Ave - no information available) Resolution 2021-10 Regarding Illegal Occupation of Pole Shed, photos & details provided in packet.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to approve Resolution 2021-10 requiring the occupants of the accessory building at 19111 Cleary Road to cease using the pole shed as a residence for health and safety reasons, including numerous violations of the MN State building code, on or before April 22, 2021, subject to the findings and condit…

  20. 7fIUPs and CUPs

    IUPs and CUPs

    Council discussed how to begin cleaning up older interim and conditional use permits, focusing first on about 20 permits likely to be resolved quickly. Council members were asked to send Clerk Streich information about permits they knew were no longer active, and Pilon planned to meet with Planner Stockman to help select the first 20.

    Council discussed selecting 20 likely inactive permits for resolution and asked members to send information to Clerk Streich.

    • IUP review
    • CUP review
    Discussion only
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)f) IUPs and CUPsp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Discussion at the Council work session to pick up 20 of the most likely to be resolved quickly. Pilon couldn't remember how that was to be determined and asked Clerk Streich, who responded that Council was asked to take a look at the residents that they were aware of and knew if they were in business or not right off h…

  21. 8Fee Schedule

    Fee Schedule - Discussion and Approval

    Council approved the updated fee schedule with corrections. The motion was amended to strike the phrase "Not to exceed $300" regarding litigation or administrative-hearing costs on page 11.

    Fee schedule approved with correction striking "Not to exceed $300" regarding litigation cases on page 11.

    • fee schedule
    Approved
    p. 21Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Fee Schedule - Continuation Regarding a process standpoint, Councilmember Alders asked why Council is involved in the fee schedule. His thought is that Clerk Streich should gather the information and provide it to Council for approval and tp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to accept the Fee Schedule as presented with corrections; 2nd by Alders. Amended by striking "Not to exceed $300" regarding litigation cases on page 11. Blake and Alders approved amending their motion to include this amendment. Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  22. 9Employee Personnel Policy

    Employee Personnel Policy; RCA - Councilmember Rainville

    Council approved the Employee Personnel Policy as presented, while leaving three issues for later discussion: whether to keep emergency medical benefits or use short-term/long-term disability, how to form a personnel committee, and what spending authority staff should have without prior Council approval.

    Approved as presented, with three items still to be addressed: emergency medical benefits versus disability coverage, personnel committee formation, and staff expenditure authority.

    • employee personnel policy
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)9\. Employee Personnel Policy RCA - Councilmember Rainvillep. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to approve the Employee Personnel Policy as presented, with the understanding that the above items still need to be addressed; 2nd by Blake. Unanimous approval. Motion carried.

  23. 10For the Good of the Council

    For the Good of the Council

    Council discussed logo options that had been presented previously. The minutes say the option on the right, described by Clerk Streich as "a little more rich," was the overall approved logo, but no formal motion was recorded.

    Council discussed City logo options; minutes describe an overall approved logo but do not record a formal motion.

    • city logo
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)10\. For the Good of the Councilp. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)10. For the Good of the Council Greenberg presented the logos that had been presented previously.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)The one on the right, which was described by Clerk Streich as "a little more rich" was the overall approved logo.

  24. 11Adjourn

    Adjourn

    Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

    • adjournment
    Approved
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)11\. Adjournp. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion to adjourn by Pilon; 2nd by Blake . Unanimous. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Motions and votes

14 motions on the record.

  • M001MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE MARCH 9, 2021 AGENDA, 2ND BY BLAKE. GREENBERG REQUESTED TO ADD THE CITY LOGO TO THE "GOOD OF THE COUNCIL" SECTION. ALDERS & BLAKE AGREED TO AMEND THEIR MOTIONS TO INCLUDE THE LOGO.

    moved by Alders, seconded by Blake

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE MARCH 9, 2021 AGENDA, 2ND BY BLAKE. GREENBERG REQUESTED TO ADD THE CITY LOGO TO THE "GOOD OF THE COUNCIL" SECTION. ALDERS & BLAKE AGREED TO AMEND THEIR MOTIONS TO INCLUDE THE LOGO. ALL IN FAVOR. UNANIMOUS. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M002Motion by Alders to add this variance to the two variances to be discussed under Planning & Zoning Section, Item a.

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    Motion by Alders to add this variance to the two variances to be discussed under Planning & Zoning Section, Item a .

    moved by Alders, seconded by Blake

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Alders to add this variance to the two variances to be discussed under Planning & Zoning Section, Item a .; 2nd by Blake; Unanimous. Motion Carried

  • M003Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

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    Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented

    moved by Blake, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • M005Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department.

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    Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department

    moved by Blake, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • M006Motion by Rainville to authorize the hiring process to begin transitioning firefighters from Ramsey Fire to Nowthen Fire.

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    Motion by Rainville to authorize the hiring process to begin transitioning firefighters from Ramsey Fire to Nowthen Fire

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to authorize the hiring process to begin transitioning firefighters from Ramsey Fire to Nowthen Fire; 2nd by Pilon. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • M007Motion by Pilon to authorize up to $15,000 from the City budget to complete the Fire Station addition, pending Clerk Streich and Chief Schmidt finding the appropriate spot in the budget for those funds.

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    Motion by Pilon to authorize up to $15,000 from the City budget to complete the Fire Station addition, pending Clerk Streich and Chief Schmidt finding the appropriate spot in the budget for those funds

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Pilon to authorize up to $15,000 from the City budget to complete the Fire Station addition, pending Clerk Streich and Chief Schmidt finding the appropriate spot in the budget for those funds; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • M008Motion by Alders to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendations for Carr's Tree service variances, with the adjust on Item #6 for core hours and the inclusion of the variance approved earlier in this meeting.

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    Motion by Alders to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendations for Carr's Tree service variances, with the adjust on Item #6 for core hours and the inclusion of the variance approved earlier in this meeting

    moved by Alders, seconded by Blake

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Alders to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendations for Carr's Tree service variances, with the adjust on Item #6 for core hours and the inclusion of the variance approved earlier in this meeting; 2nd by Blake. Unanimous. Motion Carried.

  • M009Motion by Rainville to accept the Findings and Recommendations by Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman.

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    Motion by Rainville to accept the Findings and Recommendations by Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to accept the Findings and Recommendations by Planning & Zoning and Planner Stockman; 2nd by Greenberg. Unanimous. Motion Carried.

  • M010Motion by Blake to accept Ordinance 2020-04, Amending Chapter 5 of the Nowthen City Code relating to on-street parking requirements and snow removal.

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    Motion by Blake to accept Ordinance 2020-04, Amending Chapter 5 of the Nowthen City Code relating to on-street parking requirements and snow removal

    moved by Blake, seconded by Greenberg

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to accept Ordinance 2020-04, Amending Chapter 5 of the Nowthen City Code relating to on-street parking requirements and snow removal; 2nd by Greenberg. The graphic addition to the Ordinance makes it very clear what the text means. Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  • M011Motion by Pilon to table this topic until the April Council meeting.

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    Motion by Pilon to table this topic until the April Council meeting

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

    Tabled
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Pilon to table this topic until the April Council meeting; 2nd by Rainville, and Clerk Streich will gather and present information from other cities and the League of MN regarding establishing a moratorium on storage facilities in the City to present . Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  • M012Motion by Rainville to approve Resolution 2021-10 requiring the occupants of the accessory building at 19111 Cleary Road to cease using the pole shed as a residence for health and safety reasons, including numerous violations of the MN State building code, on or before April 22, 2021, subject to the findings and conditions outlined by the City Planner.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion by Rainville to approve Resolution 2021-10 requiring the occupants of the accessory building at 19111 Cleary Road to cease using the pole shed as a residence for health and safety reasons, including numerous violations of the MN State building code, on or before April 22, 2021, subject to the findings and conditions outlined by the City Planner

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to approve Resolution 2021-10 requiring the occupants of the accessory building at 19111 Cleary Road to cease using the pole shed as a residence for health and safety reasons, including numerous violations of the MN State building code, on or before April 22, 2021, subject to the findings and condit…

  • M013Motion by Blake to accept the Fee Schedule as presented with corrections; 2nd by Alders. Amended by striking "Not to exceed $300" regarding litigation cases on page 11. Blake and Alders approved amending their motion to include this amendment.

    moved by Blake, seconded by Alders

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to accept the Fee Schedule as presented with corrections; 2nd by Alders. Amended by striking "Not to exceed $300" regarding litigation cases on page 11. Blake and Alders approved amending their motion to include this amendment. Unanimous approval. Motion Carried.

  • M014Motion by Rainville to approve the Employee Personnel Policy as presented, with the understanding that the above items still need to be addressed.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion by Rainville to approve the Employee Personnel Policy as presented, with the understanding that the above items still need to be addressed

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Rainville to approve the Employee Personnel Policy as presented, with the understanding that the above items still need to be addressed; 2nd by Blake. Unanimous approval. Motion carried.

  • M015Motion to adjourn.

    Exact transcript text

    Motion to adjourn

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Blake

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YBlake
    • YAlders
    • YGreenberg
    • YRainville
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion to adjourn by Pilon; 2nd by Blake . Unanimous. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 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.

  • February 2021 total cash in all accounts

    $2,060,842

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Total of all Cash in ALL accounts: $ 2,060,842.43

  • February 2021 adjusted bank total

    $2,060,016

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Adjusted Bank Total $ 2,060,016.27

  • February 2021 BANYON cash ending balance

    $2,060,259

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Cash per BANYON 02/28/2021 SCHEDULE 1 Ending Balance: $ 2,060,259.27

  • March 9, 2021 claims batch

    $52,723

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 35Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Payments Batch 21Mar09AP $52,723.23p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Cardmember Service claim

    $560

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103011 Cardmember Service ... Total $560.12

  • Century Link claim

    $807

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103012 Century Link ... Total $806.62

  • Cintas Corporation claim

    $198

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103013 Cintas Corporation ... Total $198.11

  • City of Ramsey fire-related claim

    $3,694

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 35Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103014 City of Ramsey Cash Payment E 100-42210-103 Wages and Salaries: Par Incidents/Training/Events/Officer Pay $3,693.73

  • Connexus Energy claim

    $776

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Transaction Date 3/9/2021 Due 4/1/2021 Checking 10100 Total $776.40

  • ECM Publishers claim

    $1,516

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103017 ECM Publishers, Inc. ... Total $1,515.76

  • Hakanson Anderson Associates claim

    $12,648

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Transaction Date 3/9/2021 Due 4/1/2021 Checking 10100 Total $12,647.50

  • Haugo Geo Technical Services claim

    $6,530

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)HAUGO GEO TECHNICAL SERVIC - ... Rogers Lake Improvements $6,530.00

  • RBs Computer Service claim

    $5,941

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)RBs Computer Service ... Monthly Contract $1.064.25 ... Computer, Office Equipm $4,876.50 ... Total $5,940.75

  • The Planning Company LLC claim

    $6,882

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)Refer 2103039 The Planning Company LLC ... Zoning Fees - Applicants Billed $5,436.00 ... Checking 10100 Total $6,882.00

  • 2021 Farmers Market lease rent

    $1

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)SOURCE OF FUNDING: $1.00 - to be deducted from the Nowthen Farmers Market Budget.PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)2. Rent. The land will be leased by property owner to the City at the rate of $1 per year,p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)3. Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; 2nd by Rainville, noting that the February 9, 2021 minutes were regular meeting minutes. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Anoka County economic development services budget

    $20,000

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 45Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)The budget for services related to website services, social media, marketing, and other supportive activities required for economic development, is currently set at $20,000.00 for calendar year 2021.

  • Economic development cost-sharing rate per resident

    $0

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 45Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)For 2021, the City agrees to contribute the sum of $0.057 per individual resident within its city limits, as a voluntary contribution to the economic development costs described above.

  • Firefighter pay 1-5 years

    $16

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· 1-5 years of seniority: $16.00per call/hourp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Firefighter pay 6-10 years

    $18

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· 6-10 years of seniority: $17.50 per call/hourp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Firefighter pay 11-15 years

    $19

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· 11-15 years of seniority: $19.00 per call/hourp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Firefighter pay 16-20 years

    $21

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· 16-20 years of seniority: $20.50 per call/hourp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Firefighter pay 21+ years

    $22

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· 21 years of service and above: $22.00 per call/hourp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

  • Lieutenant additional fire pay

    $2

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· Lieutenant- additional $2.00 per call/hour

  • Captain additional fire pay

    $3

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· Captain- additional $3.00 per call/hour

  • Assistant Chief monthly fire pay

    $600

    Motion Motion by Blake to approve the Policies for the Nowthen Fire Department Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 91Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)· Assistant Chief (non-contract) 600.00 per month

  • Fire Station addition completion authorization

    $15,000

    Motion Motion by Pilon to authorize up to $15,000 from the City budget to complete the Fire Station addition, pending Clerk Streich and Chief Schmidt finding the appropriate spot in the budget for those funds Passed(Unanimous; Motion Carried.)
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-03-09)Motion by Pilon to authorize up to $15,000 from the City budget to complete the Fire Station addition, pending Clerk Streich and Chief Schmidt finding the appropriate spot in the budget for those funds; 2nd by Rainville. Unanimous; Motion Carried.

Prior history on this business

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

  • i would like to add the logo to

    — Greenberg

    What this is about
    Greenberg was recalling a prior unresolved request to add the City logo to a Council discussion.

    0:01something for the good of the council you can i would like to add the logo to

    Related history

    The records show this came up during the park signage discussions in fall 2022. At the September 13, 2022 meeting, Council Member Greenberg reported that park signs needed replacement, and council directed him to work with staff to get estimates for signs and related park work. At the October 11, 2022 meeting, the council discussed purchasing and installing new disc golf course and park signs. Greenberg offered to donate his time to redesign the disc golf signs to include the hole number, par, distance, and the City logo. The council then approved moving forward with the 33 signs as presented and also moving forward to unify all park signs. The motion was made by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg, and carried 4 ayes.

    • Nov 10, 2022MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FO
    • Oct 11, 2022MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FO
    • Nov 10, 2022MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FOR
    • Oct 11, 2022MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FOR
    • Oct 11, 2022### 8i) PARK UPDATE Council Member Greenberg advised the council of signs at the parks need replacement, much discussion
  • if you uh were able to observe the pnc meeting last week the one question they had there that wasn't prepared to that meeting was variance

    What this is about
    Council and staff recalled earlier Planning & Zoning discussion and missing preparation of the bufferyard variance for Carr's Tree Service.

    0:02if you uh were able to observe the pnc meeting last week the one question they had there that wasn't prepared to that meeting was variance

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior Planning & Zoning discussion or decision matching the specific recollection about Carr’s Tree Service or a bufferyard variance. None of the search hits identify Carr’s Tree Service, a bufferyard variance, or a recorded question about staff not being prepared for that issue at a Planning & Zoning meeting. The results do show related but apparently separate variance material: at the February 24, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting, the commission held a public hearing and approved a variance for Viking Estates subject to conditions, and the March 10, 2026 Council packet noted that Viking Estates’ comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, and variance had been reviewed by the Planning Commission in February and were coming to Council. Other hits are general variance code language or unrelated Planning & Zoning business.

    • Mar 10, 20261\. The City regularly receives inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, developers and proposed purch
    • Apr 14, 20267\. Pursuant to Section 11-4-2A1 of the City of Nowthen's Zoning Ordinance, accessory structures shall comply with all s
    • Mar 24, 20267\. Pursuant to Section 11-4-2A1 of the City of Nowthen's Zoning Ordinance, accessory structures shall comply with all s
    • Mar 10, 2026Council.(Ordinance #2, adopted November 14, 2006; Ordinance 2013-03, adopted April 9, 2013) 10-9-6: VARIANCE: A. The Cit
    • Feb 24, 2026Council.(Ordinance #2, adopted November 14, 2006; Ordinance 2013-03, adopted April 9, 2013) 10-9-6: VARIANCE: A. The Cit
  • i just want to uh thank paul i have glory or something this morning um a concern i had as far as doing the grinding of the trees and stumps and logs

    — Rainville

    What this is about
    Rainville recalled a conversation earlier that day with Clerk Streich about limiting Carr's grinding hours.

    0:04i just want to uh thank paul i have glory or something this morning um a concern i had as far as doing the grinding of the trees and stumps and logs

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Rainville’s recollection of a conversation with Clerk Streich about limiting Carr’s grinding hours for trees, stumps, or logs. The search results that mention clerks or Rainville relate to unrelated topics, including wage studies, payroll services, newsletter costs, and meeting attendance, not grinding operations or hours of operation.

    • Apr 14, 2026## Regional Salary Survey Data Source: MN Local Governments Salary & Benefits Survey (Knowledge Now / Gallagher). Assist
    • Apr 14, 2026## Municipal Services and Operations Several operational priorities were discussed: Seasonal Employee Hiring: The counci
    • Apr 14, 2026## Regional Salary Survey Data Note: Limited comparable recycling-specific survey data. Retail Clerk - Liquor shown as c
    • Apr 14, 2026# DEPUTY CLERK / COMMUNICATIONS / FINANCE ## Regional Wage Support - Comparable Job Postings The following job postings
    • Mar 23, 2026### Municipal Services and Operations Several operational priorities were discussed: Seasonal Employee Hiring: The counc
  • it's been a long process it's uh we're over a year now and i appreciate the partnership that's developing here

    — Pilon

    What this is about
    Pilon recalled past work on the fire department transition and the pension/relief association issue.

    0:52it's been a long process it's uh we're over a year now and i appreciate the partnership that's developing here

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching Pilon’s recollection about a fire department transition or a pension/relief association issue. The closest fire-related item found was at the June 8, 2021 council meeting, when council discussed Fire Department responses to certain Bar None medical calls and Allina response times, but that discussion did not involve a department transition, pension matter, or relief association decision. Most of the other results were unrelated items from 2021 involving planning services, capital equipment, and zoning matters, plus a 2026 planning commission candidate discussion mentioning Pilon’s prior council experience.

    • Jun 15, 2021MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO DIRECT INTERNAL STAFF TO INVESTIGATE SURROUNDING CITIES, COMPARABLE SIZE-WISE AND DEVELOPMENT-WIS
    • Jun 8, 2021## Public Works a) Purchase of Capital Equipment-Mack Truck, continued Pilon stated that Rainville had a ton of question
    • Apr 20, 2021a) Purchase of Capital Equipment-Mack Truck, continued Pilon stated that Rainville had a ton of questions regarding this
    • May 11, 2021b) Inventory needs Nothing at this time. Planning & Zoning a) 19745 Nowthen Blvd - FX Auto Repair-Conditional Use Permit
    • Jun 8, 2021Council agreed with that suggestion. MOTION WAS AMENDED TO STIPULATE THAT THE $4,853.00 WILL COME FROM THE HOCKEY CLUB P
  • we talked at the work session that we would pick 20 of the most likely to be cleared up quickly and start with those i'm not sure how we intended on doing that do you remember lauren

    — Pilon

    What this is about
    Pilon recalled the work session plan for selecting older IUPs and CUPs for cleanup but could not remember the selection method.

    1:17we talked at the work session that we would pick 20 of the most likely to be cleared up quickly and start with those i'm not sure how we intended on doing that do you remember lauren

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior work-session decision matching Pilon’s recollection that the city would choose “20” older IUPs/CUPs most likely to be cleaned up quickly, nor do they show a recorded selection method for how those 20 would be chosen. There are partial related references: at the May 11, 2021 City Council meeting, council discussed a specific CUP/IUP issue for FX Auto Repair and also added an item to schedule a future meeting to review Planning & Zoning issues. The search results also include later CUP/IUP application materials, but none describe the older-permit cleanup plan or a formal vote establishing the “top 20” approach.

    • Apr 20, 2021a) Purchase of Capital Equipment-Mack Truck, continued Pilon stated that Rainville had a ton of questions regarding this
    • May 11, 2021b) Inventory needs Nothing at this time. Planning & Zoning a) 19745 Nowthen Blvd - FX Auto Repair-Conditional Use Permit
    • Apr 28, 2026emphasizing the need to understand each situation thoroughly. Martell affirmed his belief in preserving wetlands and woo
    • Apr 28, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
    • Mar 24, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
  • i thought at the work session we struck me not to exceed yeah i thought we did too

    — Pilon

    What this is about
    Council recalled the work session discussion about striking the $300 cap language from the fee schedule.

    1:24i thought at the work session we struck me not to exceed yeah i thought we did too

    Related history

    The records I searched show the fee schedule amendment was in the council materials at the February 24, 2026 and March 10, 2026 meetings, as an ordinance amending the City’s Schedule of Fees. However, the excerpts available here do not show the specific “$300 cap” or “not to exceed” language, and they do not show a formal vote or recorded action to strike that language from the fee schedule. There is also a record that at the March 10, 2026 meeting, council set a March 23, 2026 work session, but the search results do not include minutes or notes from that work session showing the fee schedule discussion. So this is only a partial match: the fee schedule was before council in that time period, but the searched records do not confirm the recalled work-session direction to remove the $300 cap language.

    • May 12, 2026## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another e
    • Apr 14, 2026## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another e
    • Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F
    • Feb 24, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES
    • Apr 14, 2026COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED. c. Set a Work Session Date to Dete
  • were put to staff a couple years back now we have some new staff in there but when i brought this up again last fall or at the end of last year

    — Rainville

    What this is about
    Rainville recalled that employee policy drafts had been put before staff years earlier and again at the end of the prior year.

    1:33were put to staff a couple years back now we have some new staff in there but when i brought this up again last fall or at the end of last year

    Related history

    The records searched show a partial match. The May 5, 2025 City Council packet included extensive personnel policy language, including PTO accrual and rollover, leave provisions, employee classifications, probationary periods, and professional development rules. However, the packet excerpts do not show whether those drafts had previously been distributed to staff or discussed with staff. The records also show that at the January 13, 2026 meeting, Council considered Resolution 2026-12 to update the Personnel Policy and City Council Policy by adding a complaint policy; the minutes state the motion carried. That action was tied to a recent complaint and the discovery that the existing personnel policy referenced a complaint procedure that did not yet exist. The searched records do not contain a clear prior discussion “a couple years back” or “last fall/end of last year” specifically documenting employee policy drafts being put before staff.

    • May 5, 2025<table> <tr> <th>Completed Years of Employment</th> <th>Days Accrued Per Year</th> <th>Weeks Accrued per year</th> <th>H
    • Feb 10, 2026COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED ##### j) Approval of Resolution 202
    • Jan 13, 2026COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED j) Approval of Resolution 2026-12 U
    • May 5, 20259-15 VICTIM OR WITNESS LEAVE: An employer must allow a victim or witness, who is subpoenaed or requested by the prosecut
    • May 5, 2025### 2. Exempt (non-overtime eligible) employees Exempt employees are exempt from the overtime requirements of the FLSA a
  • logos that we had gone through before ... trying to vote on one i didn't we never did resolve this huh

    — Greenberg and Pilon

    What this is about
    Greenberg and Pilon recalled previous logo presentations and that the logo question had not been fully resolved.

    1:36logos that we had gone through before ... trying to vote on one i didn't we never did resolve this huh

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about city logo presentations or a council vote selecting a logo. The only “logo” reference in these results is unrelated: at the May 11, 2021 meeting, council members discussed whether FX Auto Repair’s car used as a sign/logo should be displayed differently as part of a conditional use permit discussion. Based on these search results, there is no recorded formal vote or resolution resolving the city logo question.

    • May 11, 2021b) Inventory needs Nothing at this time. Planning & Zoning a) 19745 Nowthen Blvd - FX Auto Repair-Conditional Use Permit
    • Jun 15, 2021MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO DIRECT INTERNAL STAFF TO INVESTIGATE SURROUNDING CITIES, COMPARABLE SIZE-WISE AND DEVELOPMENT-WIS
    • May 11, 2021b) Resolution 2021-07 North Metro Animal Control Contract, continued MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA TO I
    • Apr 13, 2021MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA TO INCLUDE CONSENT AGENDA, FLOOR ITEMS, SHERIFF'S CONTRACT, ENGINEERING I
    • Jun 8, 2021## Public Works a) Purchase of Capital Equipment-Mack Truck, continued Pilon stated that Rainville had a ton of question

Where this came up before

  1. Nov 10, 2022
    City Meeting

    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FOR YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 2\. Approval of Resolution

    DocMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FOR YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 2\. Approval of Resolution 2022-XX Authorizi
  2. Oct 11, 2022
    City Meeting

    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FOR YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 2\. Approval of Resolution

    DocMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE APPOINTING BERGAN KDV AS THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AUDITOR FOR YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 2\. Approval of Resolution 2022-XX Authorizi
  3. Nov 10, 2022
    City Meeting

    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FORWARD TO UNIFY ALL THE PARK SIGNS. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 3\. Approval of Resolu

    DocMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FORWARD TO UNIFY ALL THE PARK SIGNS. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 3\. Approval of Resolution 2022-XX naming Alan Nerase as the
  4. Oct 11, 2022
    City Meeting

    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FORWARD TO UNIFY ALL THE PARK SIGNS. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 3\. Approval of Resolu

    DocMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE PROCEED WITH THE 33 SIGNS AS PRESENTED AND MOVE FORWARD TO UNIFY ALL THE PARK SIGNS. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. 3\. Approval of Resolution 2022-XX naming Alan Nerase as the
  5. Oct 11, 2022
    City Meeting

    ### 8i) PARK UPDATE Council Member Greenberg advised the council of signs at the parks need replacement, much discussion regarding pickle ball courts and location, discussion regarding the basketball

    Doc### 8i) PARK UPDATE Council Member Greenberg advised the council of signs at the parks need replacement, much discussion regarding pickle ball courts and location, discussion regarding the basketball court, concrete edging for the fence po

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  • 0:51 all right and we will take a motion to approve or avenge tonight's agenda i'll make a motion to approve the agenda
  • 1:03 for uh march 9th i second it motion to second any other comments um mr mayor husband ranger could i add
  • 1:12 something for the good of the council you can i would like to add the logo to
  • 1:22 you all right don't remember all there's you and then your motion to approve as amended
  • 1:31 absolutely i second that all right so we have a motion and a second
  • 1:38 all those in favor aye aye all right bye okay
  • 1:46 well we're going to start tonight with a public hearing for car's tree service column property
  • 1:55 194777 for interviews permit outdoor storage and gravel surfacing and a variance
  • 2:05 of the paving refinement was actually the public hearing is for the variance from the setback and that would we're going to put that
  • 2:15 in right after our last meeting or you know that the we will open that public hearing
  • 2:27 do we have anybody in the audience to speak to the variance for the setback
  • 2:35 any none council members if you uh were able to
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