Nowthen City Council meeting, April 13, 2021

City Council

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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Minutes

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One-line summary

The Council approved consent items, MS4 submission, two road-project bid packages and assessment steps, fire JPA termination, and the Cote lot split, while recessing Public Works, Recycle Center, Facebook, and animal-control items to April 20.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order / Roll Call / Approve Agenda
Meeting opened, roll call taken, and the Council approved a revised agenda limited to consent agenda, floor items, Sheriff's contract, engineering, fire JPA termination, and Cote lot split, with other items recessed to April 20.
Because some participants and staff were absent or remote during the pandemic, the Council narrowed the April 13 meeting to time-sensitive items and recessed the rest of the agenda to a continued meeting. The revised agenda passed 4-1, with Blake voting no, and the meeting later recessed to the next Tuesday for remaining items.
The agenda was revised and several items were recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- revised agenda
- meeting recess
Approved
p. 1p. 1
2aApprove March 9, 2021 City Council minutes
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of 03-09-2021.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including the March 9 minutes, Treasurer's Report, claims, and Nowthen Historical Power Association yearly CUP events. The claims batch approved through consent totaled $53,049.94.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 3p. 1
2bFinancial Report: Treasurer's Report and Claims
Approve Treasurer's Report and claims dated March 3, 2021 through April 6, 2021.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including the March 9 minutes, Treasurer's Report, claims, and Nowthen Historical Power Association yearly CUP events. The claims batch approved through consent totaled $53,049.94.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
- claims
- treasurer report
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2cNowthen Historical Power Association CUP yearly events
Approval of Nowthen Historical Power Association CUP yearly events.
The Council approved the consent agenda, including the March 9 minutes, Treasurer's Report, claims, and Nowthen Historical Power Association yearly CUP events. The claims batch approved through consent totaled $53,049.94.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
- Nowthen Historical Power Association
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3Floor Items
Floor items included a request from Elk River Youth Softball Association to use and maintain Nowthen softball fields during its season.
Anthony Schlegel asked whether Elk River Youth Softball could again use Nowthen fields and maintain them during the season in lieu of payment. The Council did not decide the request that night and directed him to contact Clerk Streich to be placed on the April 20 agenda.
The request was not decided; the speaker was directed to contact the Clerk to be placed on the April 20 agenda.
- floor items
- softball fields
Continued
p. 1p. 1
4aSheriff's Contract
Sheriff's report and 2022 Sheriff's contract discussion.
Commander Heath described the Sheriff's Office history with Nowthen and proposed moving from an eight-hour law-enforcement contract to a 12-hour dedicated deputy model, likely from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with a dedicated squad car and possible Nowthen workstation. The Council asked for exact numbers and expected to discuss the proposal further in a work session or future meeting.
Commander Heath presented a proposal for a 12-hour dedicated contract; no contract vote was taken.
- Sheriff's contract
- law enforcement
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
5aQuarterly Report
Quarterly financial report.
The minutes state the intent was to recess remaining non-critical items to April 20; the quarterly report was not acted on in the minutes.
- quarterly financial report
Continued
p. 1p. 1
6aMS4 Permit Updates
MS4 permit updates and authorization to submit the permit application to MPCA.
The Council authorized staff to submit the MS4 permit application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The discussion noted new requirements and coordination among the engineer, Public Works Supervisor, and Clerk on responsibilities.
Staff was authorized to submit the MS4 permit application to MPCA.
- MS4 permit
- stormwater
Approved
p. 26p. 2
6bResolution 2021-13 Ebony & Garnet Road Improvement Plan
Resolution 2021-13, Ebony and Garnet Road Improvement Plan.
The Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the Ebony and Garnet Street NW project. It also approved assessment-hearing preparation for May 13 at 6:00 PM and approved a reimbursement resolution for improvement-bond financing.
Plans and specifications were approved and advertisement for bids was ordered.
- Ebony and Garnet road project
Approved
p. 1p. 3
6cResolution 2021-14 Rogers Lake Road Improvement Plan
Resolution 2021-14, Rogers Lake Area improvement plan.
The Council approved plans and specifications for the Rogers Lake Area project, including paving the currently gravel portion of 185th Lane, and ordered advertisement for bids. During the assessment discussion, the Council corrected the project amount to $863,763, with the City portion at $546,163 and residents' portion at $317,600, and set the assessment hearing for May 13 at 7:00 PM.
Plans and specifications, including 185th Lane, were approved and advertisement for bids was ordered.
- Rogers Lake Area road project
- 185th Lane
Approved
p. 1p. 3
6dResolution 2021-15 Rogers Lake Area Assessment Hearing
Resolution 2021-15, Rogers Lake Area costs to be assessed and assessment hearing.
The Council approved plans and specifications for the Rogers Lake Area project, including paving the currently gravel portion of 185th Lane, and ordered advertisement for bids. During the assessment discussion, the Council corrected the project amount to $863,763, with the City portion at $546,163 and residents' portion at $317,600, and set the assessment hearing for May 13 at 7:00 PM.
Assessment preparation and notice were approved with amended amounts and a May 13, 2021 hearing at 7:00 PM.
- Rogers Lake Area road project
- assessments
Approved
p. 1p. 3
6eResolution 2021-16 Ebony & Garnet Assessment Hearing
Resolution 2021-16, Ebony and Garnet costs to be assessed and assessment hearing.
The Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the Ebony and Garnet Street NW project. It also approved assessment-hearing preparation for May 13 at 6:00 PM and approved a reimbursement resolution for improvement-bond financing.
Assessment preparation and notice were approved with a May 13, 2021 hearing at 6:00 PM.
- Ebony and Garnet road project
- assessments
Approved
p. 1p. 3
6fResolution 2021-17 Reimbursement Resolution
Resolution 2021-17, reimbursement resolution for improvement bonds.
The Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the Ebony and Garnet Street NW project. It also approved assessment-hearing preparation for May 13 at 6:00 PM and approved a reimbursement resolution for improvement-bond financing.
This resolution was handled under Engineering in the minutes although it was not listed on the packet agenda page shown.
- road project financing
- improvement bonds
Approved
p. 3
6gResolution 2021-18 Reimbursement Resolution
Resolution 2021-18, reimbursement resolution with amended amounts.
The Council approved plans and specifications for the Rogers Lake Area project, including paving the currently gravel portion of 185th Lane, and ordered advertisement for bids. During the assessment discussion, the Council corrected the project amount to $863,763, with the City portion at $546,163 and residents' portion at $317,600, and set the assessment hearing for May 13 at 7:00 PM.
This resolution was handled under Engineering in the minutes although it was not listed on the packet agenda page shown.
- road project financing
- improvement bonds
Approved
p. 3p. 4
7aJoint Powers Fire Protection Agreement to Terminate
Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement to terminate.
The Council approved the agreement to terminate the Joint Powers Fire Protection Agreement with Ramsey. The discussion emphasized that the agreement depended on the Legislature and Governor completing special legislation concerning the Ramsey Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Association; otherwise the existing JPA rights would remain in place.
The termination agreement was approved; discussion noted it was contingent on special legislation being signed and would be effective April 26, 2021.
- fire department
- Ramsey JPA
Approved
p. 1p. 4
8aDryden property line change
Property line change to split 10 acres off an 80 acre parcel - Dryden.
The minutes do not record action on the Dryden item at the April 13 meeting; the revised agenda proceeded only with the Cote lot split under Planning and Zoning.
- Dryden property line change
Continued
p. 1p. 1
8bBrand Name Storage Phases 2 and 3
Brand Name Storage Phases 2 and 3, CUPs, Variance, Lot Reconfiguration.
The minutes do not record action on this item at the April 13 meeting; the revised agenda proceeded only with the Cote lot split under Planning and Zoning.
- Brand Name Storage
Continued
p. 173p. 1
8cOrdinance Amendments
Ordinance amendments.
No action was recorded in the minutes; the packet described the item as recommended amendments for consideration with a draft ordinance pending direction.
- ordinance amendments
Continued
p. 41p. 182
8dCote Lot Split
Cote lot split, reconfiguration, and conditional use permit.
The Council approved the Cote lot split reconfiguration and conditional use permit based on the planner's and Planning and Zoning Commission's findings and recommendations. The action split off a 10-acre parcel from a larger property, with drainage, driveway, and easement clarifications discussed; Rainville abstained because she was not comfortable voting on late-arriving materials.
Added to the revised agenda and approved, with Rainville abstaining.
- Cote lot split
Approved
p. 4
9aPurchase of Capital Equipment - Mack Truck
Purchase of Capital Equipment - Mack Truck, continued.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- Mack truck purchase
- public works
Continued
p. 2p. 1
9bResolution 2021-11 2021 Crack Seal Plan
Resolution 2021-11 approving 2021 Crack Seal Plan.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- crack seal plan
- public works
Continued
p. 2p. 1
9cResolution 2021-12 Gravel & Dust Control Plan
Resolution 2021-12 approving the 2021 Proposed Gravel & Dust Control Plan.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- gravel plan
- dust control
- public works
Continued
p. 2p. 1
9dSeasonal Park/Recycle Center & Seasonal Truck Driver
RCA - Seasonal Park/Recycle Center & Seasonal Truck Driver.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- seasonal employees
- public works
- recycle center
Continued
p. 2p. 1
10aRecycle Center history and recommendations
Clerk's presentation on Recycle Center history and recommendations.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- recycle center
Continued
p. 2p. 1
10bRecycle Center Saturday hours RCA
RCA - Council Member Rainville regarding additional Recycle Center Saturday hours.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- recycle center
- Saturday hours
Continued
p. 2p. 1
11aCity Facebook Page
RCA - City Facebook Page.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- Facebook page
- administration
Continued
p. 2p. 1
11bResolution 2021-07 North Metro Animal Control Contract
Resolution 2021-07 North Metro Animal Control Contract, continued.
Public Works items, Recycle Center items, the City Facebook page, and the North Metro Animal Control contract were all held over to the April 20 continued meeting. Packet materials included major financial proposals for the Mack truck purchase, dust control bids, seasonal wages, Recycle Center revenue and grants, and animal-control contract fees, but no final April 13 vote was taken on those items.
Recessed to Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
- animal control contract
Continued
p. 2p. 1
12For the Greater Good of the Council
For the Greater Good of the Council.
No separate discussion was recorded before the meeting recessed.
- meeting recess
No action
p. 2p. 4
13Adjourn / Recess
Adjourn or recess.
Because some participants and staff were absent or remote during the pandemic, the Council narrowed the April 13 meeting to time-sensitive items and recessed the rest of the agenda to a continued meeting. The revised agenda passed 4-1, with Blake voting no, and the meeting later recessed to the next Tuesday for remaining items.
The meeting recessed rather than adjourned; the minutes say Tuesday, February 20th, but context indicates the remaining items were to be addressed on Tuesday, April 20th.
- meeting recess
Continued
p. 2p. 4

Motions and votes

12 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M1MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA TO INCLUDE CONSENT AGENDA, FLOOR ITEMS, SHERIFF'S CONTRACT, ENGINEERING ITEMS & FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, AND COTE LOT SPLIT.
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MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA TO INCLUDE CONSENT AGENDA, FLOOR ITEMS, SHERIFF'S CONTRACT, ENGINEERING ITEMS & FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, AND COTE LOT SPLIT
moved by Alders, seconded by Greenberg
PassedSplit vote
- YAlders
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
- NBlake
p. 1
M2MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
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MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 1
M3MOTION BY PILON TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE MS4 PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE MPCA.
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MOTION BY PILON TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT THE MS4 PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE MPCA
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 2
M4MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3
M5MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA.
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MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3
M6MOTION BY GREENBERG APPROVING RESOLUTION 2021-15 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING ON MAY 13TH AT 7:00 PM WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $863,763 FOR 2021-15, WITH THE CITY'S PORTION BEING $546,163 (WHICH INCLUDES THE CULVERTS AND SUB GRADE PREP WORK DONE IN 2020), AND THE RESIDENT'S PORTION BEING $317,600.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG APPROVING RESOLUTION 2021-15 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING ON MAY 13TH AT 7:00 PM WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $863,763 FOR 2021-15, WITH THE CITY'S PORTION BEING $546,163 (WHICH INCLUDES THE CULVERTS AND SUB GRADE PREP WORK DONE IN 2020), AND THE RESIDENT'S PORTION BEING $317,600
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3
M7MOTION BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-16 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING, DATE THURSDAY, MAY 13TH AT 6:00 PM.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-16 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING, DATE THURSDAY, MAY 13TH AT 6:00 PM
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3
M8MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-17 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF NOWTHEN TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY.
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MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-17 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF NOWTHEN TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3
M9MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-18 WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNTS, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF NOWTHEN TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY.
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MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-18 WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNTS, DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF NOWTHEN TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 3p. 4
M10MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE.
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MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 4
M11MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE LOT SPLIT RECONFIGURATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNER AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION.
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MOTION BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE LOT SPLIT RECONFIGURATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNER AND THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
moved by Alders, seconded by Greenberg
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- ARainville
- YPilon
p. 4
M12MOTION TO RECESS UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 7:00 PM TO ADDRESS THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA.
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MOTION TO RECESS UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 7:00 PM TO ADDRESS THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
- YPilon
p. 4

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.

April claims approved
$53,050
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED Passed(AYE - ALDERS, BLAKE, GREENBERG, RAINVILLE, PILON)
PDFp. 1
Treasurer report total cash
$2,007,094
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED Passed(AYE - ALDERS, BLAKE, GREENBERG, RAINVILLE, PILON)
PDFp. 1
Treasurer report BANYON ending balance
$1,994,519
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED Passed(AYE - ALDERS, BLAKE, GREENBERG, RAINVILLE, PILON)
PDFp. 1
Rogers Lake Area total project cost
$863,763
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG APPROVING RESOLUTION 2021-15 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING ON MAY 13TH AT 7:00 PM WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $863,763 FOR 2021-15, WITH THE CITY'S PORTION BEING $546,163 (WHICH INCLUDES THE CULVERTS AND SUB GRADE PREP WORK DONE IN 2020), AND THE RESIDENT'S PORTION BEING $317,600 Passed(Unanimous)
p. 3
Rogers Lake Area City portion
$546,163
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG APPROVING RESOLUTION 2021-15 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING ON MAY 13TH AT 7:00 PM WITH THE AMENDED AMOUNT OF $863,763 FOR 2021-15, WITH THE CITY'S PORTION BEING $546,163 (WHICH INCLUDES THE CULVERTS AND SUB GRADE PREP WORK DONE IN 2020), AND THE RESIDENT'S PORTION BEING $317,600 Passed(Unanimous)
p. 3
Rogers Lake construction estimate
$703,563
Motion MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA Passed(Unanimous)
p. 92
Rogers Lake construction contingency
$20,000
Motion MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA Passed(Unanimous)
p. 92
Rogers Lake engineering legal administrative
$135,000
Motion MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA Passed(Unanimous)
PDF
Rogers Lake financing costs
$25,200
Motion MOTION BY RAINVILLE APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, (INCLUDING 185TH LANE), AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ROGER'S LAKE AREA Passed(Unanimous)
PDF
Ebony and Garnet total project cost
$441,800
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
p. 64p. 3
Ebony and Garnet construction estimate
$366,500
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
p. 64
Ebony and Garnet estimated construction subtotal
$351,500
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
PDF
Ebony and Garnet construction contingency
$15,000
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
PDF
Ebony and Garnet engineering legal administrative
$61,700
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
PDF
Ebony and Garnet financing costs
$13,600
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RESOLUTION 2021-13 APPROVING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR EBONY & GARNET STREET NW Passed(Unanimous)
PDF

Prior history on this business

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

in the past we've uh we've used this alcohol fields i'm i'm representing elk river youth softball uh in the past we've used the softball fields up here in lieu of uh we take care of them
— Anthony Schlegel
What this is about
Prior field-use arrangement with Elk River Youth Softball Association and maintenance in lieu of payment.
0:16
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about Elk River Youth Softball Association using the city softball fields in exchange for maintaining them or providing maintenance in lieu of payment. The search results that came back appear to be unrelated uses of the words “Elk River” or “fields,” such as city maintenance billing addresses in Elk River and unrelated property or subdivision documents. They do not show a field-use agreement, maintenance arrangement, fee waiver, or council vote involving Elk River Youth Softball.
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i was surprised you know we had a bid in there for 2019 truck and all of a sudden we're buying a 2021. i had no idea that there's been some discussion on this with the staff for a period of time
— Pilon
What this is about
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0:09
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At the February 9th City Council meeting, staff was directed to create a proposal on what a City Facebook page should consist of.
— Lori Streich
What this is about
A prior February 9 Council direction to staff to prepare a proposal for a City Facebook page.
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The records I searched do not contain a prior February 9 City Council decision or direction matching this recollection about staff preparing a proposal for a City Facebook page. The search results returned unrelated 2026 packet material, including code codification, land use items, and recycling center updates, but nothing about a City Facebook page or a February 9 direction to staff.
- Mar 10, 2026# RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION ADDING CITY CODE ASSIGNMENT TO ORDINANCE 2025-01 WHEREAS, On February 11, 2025,
- Mar 10, 20267\. The memo from the City Planner dated February 18, 2026 is incorporated herein by reference. The staff report from th
- Mar 10, 2026To: : Mayor and Members of the Nowthen City Council Date: February 23, 2026 Subject: Formal Request for Full Waivers and
- Mar 10, 202613\. The use shall comply with Minnesota Statutes if the property is enrolled in the Agricultural Preserve Program. St
- Mar 10, 2026Council may also appoint a council liaison who shall be a non-voting member who is not counted for quorum purposes. B. T
and this has been going on since last summer and this is something we we were hoping to get done in february when when word got to the codings that it looks like it might be may
— Pilon
What this is about
Prior history of the Cote lot split application and concern that it had been pending since the prior summer.
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The records show the Cote minor subdivision/lot split had been under review before the March 10, 2026 council action. The Planning and Zoning materials in the December 23, 2025 packet recommended approval subject to conditions, including addressing Shane Nelson’s December 8, 2025 comments, wetland protections, septic/drainfield requirements, and related recording conditions. A September 23, 2025 packet also contains lot-split conditions that appear related, including cul-de-sac/easement options, septic requirements, driveway standards, and a $2,500 park and trail dedication fee for one new lot, but the excerpt does not identify the applicant by name. At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved the Cote minor subdivision subject to conditions. The approval specifically noted that winter conditions prevented the City’s septic consultant from completing review at that time, and required verification of primary and alternate septic sites before the subdivision could be released for recording. The applicant’s March 10 packet materials also argued that the septic work had already been completed by a licensed professional and that waiting for consultant review before recording would “unnecessarily prolong” the process. The records searched support the general recollection that timing and seasonal septic review were concerns, but they do not include a clear record that the application had been pending since “last summer” or that a February completion date had been formally set.
- 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
- Dec 23, 2025<figure> </figure> <table> <tr> <th colspan="2">form of agreement as determined by the City Attorney shall be executed b
- Mar 10, 20262\. Development of the flag lot shall be subject to the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit. 3\. All public infrast
- Apr 14, 20266\. The approved total outdoor cultivation area shall not exceed 7000 square feet that is in a fenced and secured area a
we've actually been providing the law enforcement contract services back since 2012 which some of the people on this council are very uh instrumental in bringing to pass
— Commander Heath
What this is about
Prior 2012 start of the Sheriff's contract service with Nowthen.
0:29
Related history
The records searched do not include a 2012 council action or contract approval showing when Nowthen first began receiving Anoka County Sheriff’s contract law enforcement services. There is a partial match in the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes: during the “Meet the Deputies” item, Chief Deputy Bill Jacobson thanked the council for the “long-standing partnership with Nowthen,” saying it provided high-quality law enforcement while saving taxpayer money. That record supports the general recollection of an ongoing Sheriff’s Department partnership, but it does not document the original 2012 decision, vote, contract terms, or dollar amount.
- Mar 10, 2026<table> <tr> <th colspan="9">BURGLARIES</th> </tr> <tr> <th>Number</th> <th>Case Number</th> <th>Created On</th> <th>Off
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F
- Mar 10, 2026## BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Dear Nowthen City Council, On behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival Commit

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0:00 to the flight of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands
0:06 one nation under god indivisible with liberty and justice [Music]
0:14 thank you all in this day and age that's that's extremely important that we remember that liberty and justice for all
0:22 but we are united nations so uh our clerk treasurer is also not with us tonight she will be
0:30 taking the minutes off the recording so our meeting tonight recorded will be on youtube the intention tonight is to get through critical items that
0:39 need to be addressed in a timely fashion and other items that can be delayed we would like to
0:47 propose to the council that we would get through the critical things and then recess until next tuesday
0:54 so let me first call roll and then we'll discuss the meeting so uh council member
1:03 greenberg here councilmember rainville councilmember blake councilmember alders
1:14 and then mayor pilon and then commander heath from the sheriff's department um so to the the council members the idea
1:23 would be to get through what's critical tonight and then recess until next tuesday the 20th at 7 pm
1:32 does that schedule work for the council members it works for me works for council member greenberg councilmember rainville
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