Nowthen City Council meeting, May 11, 2021

City Council

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 · 6:15 PM

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The Council approved the 2020 audit, accepted and allocated a hockey association donation, approved an SCBA compressor purchase, a Recycling Center employee posting, and Farmer's Market stipends, while tabling the FX Auto Repair CUP for more documentation.

What was on the agenda

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

1Interview - Planning & Zoning Candidate
The Council interviewed the final Planning & Zoning Commission candidate before the regular meeting.
Council interviewed the final Planning & Zoning Commission candidate before the regular meeting and later scheduled the member-selection meeting for May 24. The amended agenda also included rescheduling a broader discussion with Planner Stockman, Council, and staff about prior Planning & Zoning and lot-split issues for June 15.
Interview completed and adjourned at 6:50 pm.
- Planning & Zoning Commission appointments
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
2Call to Order, Roll Call, and Approve Agenda
The regular City Council meeting was called to order, roll was taken, and the agenda was amended and approved.
The Council approved the amended agenda.
- agenda approval
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 1
3aApprove April 13, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes
The April 13, 2021 City Council minutes were included on the consent agenda and approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
Approved under the amended consent agenda motion.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 2p. 1p. 2
3bApprove Treasurer's Report and Claims dated April 7, 2021 thru May 10, 2021
The Treasurer's Report and claims dated April 7, 2021 through May 10, 2021 were included on the consent agenda and approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
Approved under the amended consent agenda motion.
- treasurer report
- claims
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1p. 2
3cResolution 2021-22 Accepting a Donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association
Resolution 2021-22 accepting the Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation was pulled from the consent agenda and approved separately with $7,000 directed to Fire Department SCBAs and $7,000 to rink improvements.
The Council accepted the Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation and, instead of using all of it for rink work, voted to direct $7,000 to Fire Department SCBAs and $7,000 to rink improvements. Later, the Council approved the Fire Department's SCBA compressor and fill station purchase for a total project cost of $34,927, using existing funds and the hockey association donation.
Pulled from consent and approved separately.
- Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation
- rink improvements
- Fire Department SCBAs
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 2
4a2020 Audit Report - Mike Pofahl
Auditor Michael Pofahl presented the 2020 audit report, and the Council approved it as presented.
Auditor Michael Pofahl presented the 2020 audit, said Council had no questions, and the Council approved the audit as presented. During the presentation, he also discussed audit-related accounting work and a recovered double payment.
Audit approved as presented.
- 2020 audit
Approved
p. 1p. 2
4bFloor Items
The amended agenda added floor items after the financial report; no floor item action was recorded in the minutes.
The minutes do not record any floor item action before the Sheriff's Report.
- floor items
No action
p. 1p. 2
4cSheriff's Report
Commander Heath gave a Sheriff's Report including April calls for service, Bar-None licensing findings, and a Coon Rapids search-warrant news item.
Commander Heath reported 117 April calls for service in Nowthen and said calls at Bar-None had decreased somewhat. He told Council that the Department of Human Services found maltreatment, failure-to-report findings, and licensing violations at Bar-None, placed the facility on conditional license status for two years, and that he would provide the report and seek answers about conditions, monitoring, next steps, and reporting future issues.
Commander Heath briefed Council on a news story about the Sheriff's Office assisting Minneapolis Police with a SWAT search warrant served in Coon Rapids. He said some public information was inaccurate or false and encouraged Council members to contact him directly for accurate information about law-enforcement issues.
No Council action was recorded on the Sheriff's Report.
- Sheriff's Report
- Bar-None Facility
- law enforcement
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2p. 2
5aRCA - SCBA Compressor & Fill Station
The Council approved purchase of an SCBA compressor and fill station through Fire Safety USA, with electrical upgrade allowance and funding from existing funds and the Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation.
The Council accepted the Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation and, instead of using all of it for rink work, voted to direct $7,000 to Fire Department SCBAs and $7,000 to rink improvements. Later, the Council approved the Fire Department's SCBA compressor and fill station purchase for a total project cost of $34,927, using existing funds and the hockey association donation.
Approved for $34,927 total project cost.
- SCBA compressor and fill station
- Fire Department
Approved
p. 1p. 2p. 3
5bInventory needs
The Fire Department inventory-needs item had no request at this meeting.
The Fire Department had no inventory-needs request at this meeting, so no Council action was taken on that agenda item.
Nothing at this time.
- Fire Department inventory
No action
p. 1p. 3
6a19745 Nowthen Blvd - FX Auto Repair - Conditional Use Permit
The Council discussed the proposed conditional use permit and variance for FX Auto Repair at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard and tabled the item for legal documentation and a plan for the rusted car/sign issue.
Council discussed FX Auto Repair's requested CUP and parking variance, focusing on the proposed or existing car used as signage, vehicles parked outside the fence, paving and drainage issues, and whether the person signing for the property had legal authority. The Council tabled the item and asked for legal documentation and a plan for the rusted car out front.
Tabled on a 3-2 vote.
- FX Auto Repair CUP
- 19745 Nowthen Boulevard
- parking variance
Tabled
p. 1p. 3p. 5
6bDraft Ordinance Regarding Grading/Landscape Escrows
Planner Stockman introduced a draft grading, landscaping, and construction escrow ordinance; Council gave feedback and asked for additional background and cost information.
Planner Stockman introduced a draft ordinance to create grading, landscaping, and construction escrows tied to erosion-control and MS4 responsibilities. Council members asked about costs and whether an escrow was the right mechanism, and Stockman agreed to gather more background and cost information from the engineer before the item returns.
No vote was taken; additional information was to be brought back to Council.
- grading and landscape escrows
- MS4
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5p. 6
6cDiscussion of Architectural Design Guidelines for Commercial/Industrial Districts
The Council did not discuss architectural design guidelines in detail; Planner Stockman said the topic would move to another meeting.
The architectural design guidelines topic was not taken up in detail because Planner Stockman said it would take more time than remained that evening. The item was moved to another meeting.
Moved to another meeting because of time.
- architectural design guidelines
Continued
p. 1p. 6
6dCell Tower Discussion
The amended agenda added a cell tower discussion; Planner Stockman was to gather information and bring it back on May 24 after road improvement public hearings.
Council briefly discussed a cell tower easement request near the Recycling Center and Fire Station, including a proposed generator near the pathway and ball field. Planner Stockman was asked to gather more information and bring it back on May 24 after the road improvement public hearings.
No action; information to return on May 24.
- cell tower easement
- generator
Discussion only
p. 1p. 6p. 6
7aRCA - Recycling Center Employee
The Council approved a modified RCA to post a Recycling Center employee position at $15 per hour with revised hours.
The Council approved a modified RCA to post a Recycling Center employee position at $15 per hour, with posted hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Discussion included the proposed hours and applicant expectations.
Approved as modified with revised hours.
- Recycling Center employee
Approved
p. 1p. 6p. 7p. 7
8Farmer's Market RCA
The Council approved stipends for 2021 Farmer's Market leadership and directed staff to include the amount in 2022 budget discussions.
The Council approved stipends for the 2021 Farmer's Market: $500 for the Market Coordinator and $250 each for the Assistant Market Coordinator and Market Manager. Council discussed whether these amounts were reasonable compared with Planning & Zoning meeting pay and directed staff to include the stipends in 2022 budget discussions.
Added by amended agenda and approved.
- Farmer's Market stipends
Approved
p. 7p. 8
9For the Greater Good of the Council
Under Greater Good of the Council, members scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission member selection for May 24 and rescheduled a planning discussion for June 15.
Council interviewed the final Planning & Zoning Commission candidate before the regular meeting and later scheduled the member-selection meeting for May 24. The amended agenda also included rescheduling a broader discussion with Planner Stockman, Council, and staff about prior Planning & Zoning and lot-split issues for June 15.
Scheduling decisions were recorded; no formal motion was recorded for these items.
- Planning & Zoning Commission appointments
- Planning & Zoning process discussion
Discussion only
p. 1p. 8
10Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 pm.
Adjourned by unanimous motion.
- adjournment
Approved
p. 1p. 8

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M1Motion to approve tonight's amended agenda, adding Floor Items after the Financials, Sheriff's Report to follow. Rainville also adding the Farmer's Market RCA after the Recycle Center and add the shredding option to the Recycling Event and schedule a meeting for Council to schedule the selection of the P&Z Commission Members. Pilon adding to the Greater Good of the Council, LMC Annual Conference in June. Alders added that a date should be scheduled to review some of the discussions they have had with Planning & Zoning issues regarding the last couple lot splits. It's been postponed twice. Item D will be Cell Tower Discussion.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 1
M2MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED
moved by Blake, seconded by Alders
Passed
motion carried
p. 2
M3MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2021-22 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO THE CITY OF NOWTHEN WITH $7,000 TO BE USED TOWARDS FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA'S, $7,000 TOWARDS RINK IMPROVEMENTS.
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MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2021-22 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO THE CITY OF NOWTHEN WITH $7,000 TO BE USED TOWARDS FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA'S, $7,000 TOWARDS RINK IMPROVEMENTS
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 2
M4MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 AUDIT AS PRESENTED BY AUDITOR POFAHL.
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MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2020 AUDIT AS PRESENTED BY AUDITOR POFAHL
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 2
M5MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 31:25
M6MOTION BY GREENBERG TO TABLE THIS DISCUSSION, HAVE THE APPLICANT PROVIDE THE LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT RAINVILLE IS ASKING FOR AND PROVIDE A PLAN FOR THE RUSTED CAR OUT FRONT.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG TO TABLE THIS DISCUSSION, HAVE THE APPLICANT PROVIDE THE LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT RAINVILLE IS ASKING FOR AND PROVIDE A PLAN FOR THE RUSTED CAR OUT FRONT
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Rainville
PassedSplit vote
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YGreenberg
- NBlake
- NAlders
p. 5
M7MOTION TO APPROVE AS MODIFIED RCA FOR A RECYCLING CENTER EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIMES NOTED WITH THE DISCUSSION FROM THIS COUNCIL.
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MOTION TO APPROVE AS MODIFIED RCA FOR A RECYCLING CENTER EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIMES NOTED WITH THE DISCUSSION FROM THIS COUNCIL
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 7
M8MOTION TO APPROVE THE FARMER'S MARKET RCA EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2021 MARKET SEASON, THE MARKET COORDINATOR BE PROVIDED A $500 STIPEND, AND THE ASSISTANT MARKET COORDINATOR AND MARKET MANAGER BE PROVIDED $250 STIPENDS AND CITY STAFF ADD THIS AMOUNT INTO THE UPCOMING 2022 FARMERS MARKET BUDGET DISCUSSION.
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MOTION TO APPROVE THE FARMER'S MARKET RCA EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2021 MARKET SEASON, THE MARKET COORDINATOR BE PROVIDED A $500 STIPEND, AND THE ASSISTANT MARKET COORDINATOR AND MARKET MANAGER BE PROVIDED $250 STIPENDS AND CITY STAFF ADD THIS AMOUNT INTO THE UPCOMING 2022 FARMERS MARKET BUDGET DISCUSSION
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 8
M9Motion to adjourn at 10:25 pm.
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Motion to adjourn at 10:25 pm
moved by Pilon, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YPilon
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YRainville
p. 8

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.

Fire safety scba purchase 33427
$33,427
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8p. 3
Scba electrical allowance 1500
$1,500
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8p. 3
Scba total project cost 34927
$34,927
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8p. 3
Scba existing funds 28000
$28,000
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8
Scba budget shortfall 6927
$6,927
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8
Recycling center attendant 15 per hour
$15
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE AS MODIFIED RCA FOR A RECYCLING CENTER EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIMES NOTED WITH THE DISCUSSION FROM THIS COUNCIL Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 22p. 7
Farmers market coordinator stipend 500
$500
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE FARMER'S MARKET RCA EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2021 MARKET SEASON, THE MARKET COORDINATOR BE PROVIDED A $500 STIPEND, AND THE ASSISTANT MARKET COORDINATOR AND MARKET MANAGER BE PROVIDED $250 STIPENDS AND CITY STAFF ADD THIS AMOUNT INTO THE UPCOMING 2022 FARMERS MARKET BUDGET DISCUSSION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8
Assistant market coordinator stipend 250
$250
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE FARMER'S MARKET RCA EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2021 MARKET SEASON, THE MARKET COORDINATOR BE PROVIDED A $500 STIPEND, AND THE ASSISTANT MARKET COORDINATOR AND MARKET MANAGER BE PROVIDED $250 STIPENDS AND CITY STAFF ADD THIS AMOUNT INTO THE UPCOMING 2022 FARMERS MARKET BUDGET DISCUSSION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8
Market manager stipend 250
$250
Motion MOTION TO APPROVE THE FARMER'S MARKET RCA EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2021 MARKET SEASON, THE MARKET COORDINATOR BE PROVIDED A $500 STIPEND, AND THE ASSISTANT MARKET COORDINATOR AND MARKET MANAGER BE PROVIDED $250 STIPENDS AND CITY STAFF ADD THIS AMOUNT INTO THE UPCOMING 2022 FARMERS MARKET BUDGET DISCUSSION Passed(all in favor, motion carried)
p. 8

Prior history on this business

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

Alders added that a date should be scheduled to review some of the discussions they have had with Planning & Zoning issues regarding the last couple lot splits. It's been postponed twice.
— Alders
What this is about
Council wanted to reschedule an earlier postponed discussion about Planning & Zoning and lot-split issues.
p. 1
Related history
The records searched show related Planning & Zoning materials, including the Planning and Zoning Commission policy in the February 10, 2026 packet and a list of development applications then in review, including minor subdivision applications. However, they do not show a prior City Council decision scheduling—or postponing twice—a broader discussion about Planning & Zoning issues related to recent lot splits. So this appears to be only a partial match: the records show lot-split/minor-subdivision matters were active, but they do not contain a formal vote, date certain, or prior postponed agenda item matching Alders’ recollection.
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
- Feb 10, 2026## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY WHEREAS, The Planning and
- Mar 10, 20261\. The City regularly receives inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, developers and proposed purch
- Feb 10, 2026Roll Call 3\. Meeting Policy read 4\. Approve/Amend Meeting Agenda 5\. Approve/Amend Meeting Minutes of the Preceding Me
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 16. DUTIES OF OFFICERS The Chair is a voting member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and may make motio
The idea was brought up a couple months ago by Council Member Blake to provide a stipend for the Market Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator, and the Market Manager.
What this is about
The Farmer's Market stipend RCA came from an idea raised by Council Member Blake a couple of months earlier.
p. 7
Related history
The records show a Farmers Market item in the May 12, 2026 packet: a proposed resolution approving Mary Lieser as Market Coordinator and Sara Jenson as Market Manager, and authorizing city support for the market. The draft resolution would authorize $500 for the 2026 Market Coordinator and $250 for the Market Manager, plus Administrative and Public Works staff and monetary assistance as needed. However, the records provided here do not confirm the recollection that Council Member Blake raised the stipend idea a couple of months earlier. The May 12 packet contains the stipend proposal itself, but the motion/vote fields are blank in the draft resolution, and the search results do not include an earlier discussion naming Council Member Blake or referencing an Assistant Coordinator stipend.
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- May 12, 2026AGREEMENT WITH RADEMACHER FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR NOWTHEN FARMERS MARKET. WHEREAS, the City of Nowthen hosts a Fa
- May 12, 2026Market Coordinator is allowed on the premise between 1:00pm and 7:00pn during the Farmers Market. b. Farmers Market Trai
- May 12, 2026WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City wishes to lease vacant land owned by Property Owner for use as a city sponsored farmers ma
- Feb 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
because i think that was one of the things with perkins original cup was everything would be behind the fence until the motorcycle thing came up and then we said okay well they could park behind the house for some of that
— Pilon
What this is about
Pilon recalled conditions or discussions from Perkins' original CUP and a later motorcycle-related approval when discussing FX Auto parking.
1:41
Related history
The records show a partial match to Pilon’s recollection. At the April 23, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission discussed FX Auto Repair/Perkins Contracting at 19745 Nowthen Boulevard. The planner said the rear portion of the building had previously received an Interim Use Permit in 2015 for a motorcycle shop, and that FX Auto was taking over that space for major auto repair. The same 2021 discussion noted that FX Auto had a designated 2,150-square-foot rear outdoor storage area for vehicles awaiting repair, and that a variance was needed because that area was gravel. The planner described the area as hidden, with the fence adjacent to the parking zone, so vehicles awaiting repair would be in the rear rather than in front. The excerpts provided do not show the original Perkins CUP conditions or a recorded final vote on the 2021 request, so the records only partially confirm the recollection about “behind the fence” and the later motorcycle-related approval.
- Apr 23, 2021## Public Hearing opened at 7:06 pm. Planner Stockman presented the Conditional Use Permit & Variance Request by FX Auto
- Apr 23, 2021Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Schiller to Approve tonight's meeting agenda of April 27, 2021. Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Jorgense
- Apr 20, 2021a) Purchase of Capital Equipment-Mack Truck, continued Pilon stated that Rainville had a ton of questions regarding this
- 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
we tried to have that conversation before and and there was the sheriff initiated it and so we had dhs on the one hand and we had the volunteers american one hand we didn't have everybody in the same room same time
— Pilon
What this is about
Council referenced earlier dealings with Department of Human Services and Volunteers of America about Bar-None.
1:00
Related history
The records provided are a partial match. In the April 28, 2026 packet, Volunteers of America Minnesota described its Bar-None campus as a DHS-licensed children’s residential facility in Anoka County, operating under DHS License No. 1036848. The packet says the license was initially effective July 1, 2005, last renewed or updated January 1, 2026, and covered 40 residents across several youth residential treatment units. Those April 28, 2026 materials also discuss VOA’s request for flexibility to provide additional behavioral health services on the Bar-None campus, potentially requiring new or additional DHS licenses. However, the search results do not show the earlier sheriff-initiated conversation Council Member Pilon is recalling, nor do they show a meeting where DHS, Volunteers of America, the sheriff, and the city were all present together or a formal vote tied to that specific discussion.
- May 12, 20267\. LICENSE AND PROTECTION OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. During the term of this Subscriber Amendment, subject to the terms and
- Apr 28, 2026#### Introduction VOA, MN is a nonprofit corporation engaged in the provision of health and human services with a 129-ye
- Feb 10, 2026## CITY & GOVERNMENT CLIENTS Our public sector clients include: Municipal Clients: City of Annandale City of Andover P C
- Apr 28, 2026o As outlined in the Minnesota Health Care Programs Provider Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=
- Mar 10, 2026### Department of Transportation or DOT: Means the United States Department of Transportation. #### DHHS: Means the Depa
I don't want to do that again where we we i'll go into theater and watch a different movie and then come out and think we're happy
— Pilon
What this is about
Council recalled that earlier conversations with Volunteers of America did not produce a shared understanding of Bar-None issues.
1:05
Related history
The records show a partial match to this recollection. In the April 28, 2026 packet, Volunteers of America stated that it believed Bar-None was already operating under an Anoka County conditional use permit and that a new City conditional use permit and text amendment were not necessary, though it submitted applications because the City was requiring them. The same April 28, 2026 packet shows the City’s position was different: City and Anoka County records had not located evidence of an original conditional use permit or other land-use approval for the current residential treatment use, although records did show an October 3, 1984 Anoka County amendment allowing construction of a dormitory. The search results do not include minutes showing a prior Council vote or a recorded discussion where VOA and the Council reached a shared understanding of the Bar-None issues.
- Apr 28, 2026## EXHIBIT B TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION ### Narrative for Conditional Use Permit Application Volunteers of Am
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- Apr 28, 2026### Background Volunteers of America in Minnesota ("VOA") have submitted an application for an amendment to the zoning o
- Apr 28, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> LETTER OF INTENT (TO BE COMPLETED FOR ALL CUPS AND IUPS) 8188 199TH AVENUE NW, NOWTHE
- Apr 28, 2026CITY COUNCIL ## FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION Conditional Use Permit for State Licensed Residential Treatment
back to when was a township and we're still solving so thank you the clerk named peggy uh penny schmee yep anybody remember her
— Michael Pofahl
What this is about
Pofahl recalled doing Nowthen's audits since the community was a township and mentioned an earlier clerk.
0:19
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about Nowthen’s audits dating back to when the community was a township, nor do they identify an earlier clerk named Peggy or Penny Schmee. The search results were from 2026 packets and relate to other current city business, such as prosecuting services, the farmers market, the hazard mitigation plan, the Heritage Festival, fee schedule changes, and sheriff’s reports; they do not provide history on past audit services or township-era clerk staff.
- 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## BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Dear Nowthen City Council, On behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival Commit
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 ## RESOLUT

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0:00 and uh we do have a flag back here so you please join us in the pledge of allegiance to the five i pledge allegiance
0:21 [Music] all right call to order so tonight is
0:38 tuesday may 11th it's seven o'clock this is the regular council meeting for the city of melbourne for those of you that are new here we
0:50 have an agenda printed before us and as printed or amended will be followed for our meeting tonight so that any necessary and needed actions
0:58 by the council can be addressed the agenda can be amended by proper motion uh business from the floor is welcome and allotted for on our agenda though we
1:08 missed it here we will put floor items in there if you have something that's not on our agenda to be covered tonight and you want to
1:17 bring it to the attention of the council you'll sign up in the sheet in the back there you'll have three minutes you come to
1:24 the podium give your name and your address and then when you're recognized by the presiding officer which is the mayor you
1:34 have three minutes to make your comments we do have copies our agenda is pre-printed there available in the back
1:42 if you haven't signed in please sign in in the paper in the back and then please silence your cell phones we thank you for attending tonight we
1:53 will be doing the audit that's the second thing on our list so we'll
1:59 get to that quickly um so we have a roll call of the attendance tonight please laurie councilmember rainville council member blake here council member
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