Nowthen City Council meeting, September 14, 2021

City Council

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 · 7:00 PM

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The September 14, 2021 packet set up a council meeting focused on consent financial business, a $2.83 million GO bond sale, fire surplus equipment, Toft and Kontz subdivision items, planning-process materials, park and road improvements, and internet service questions, but no September 14 minutes were included to confirm actions or votes.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to order, pledge, roll call, and approve agenda
Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approve Agenda.
minutes not available in this bundle
- meeting_opening
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
2Consent agenda
Approve prior workshop and council minutes, treasurer's report and claims, donation resolution, and recycling center attendant additional hours.
minutes not available in this bundle
- consent_agenda
Outcome unrecorded
p. 7
2.aApprove July 20 workshop minutes and August 10 council minutes
Approve City Council Budget Workshop Minutes of 07-20-2021 and City Council Meeting Minutes of 08-10-2021.
The agenda placed prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report and claims, acceptance of an Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation for ice rink work, and additional Recycling Center Attendant hours on the consent agenda. The packet shows a $287,720.57 claims batch, a $6,695.51 donation, and a $15.00 hourly rate for the attendant, but the meeting minutes are not in the bundle to confirm the vote.
on the posted consent agenda; minutes for this meeting are not available in this bundle
- minutes
Consent calendar
p. 1
2.bTreasurer's Report and claims
Approve Treasurer's Report and claims dated August 11, 2021 through September 7, 2021.
The agenda placed prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report and claims, acceptance of an Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation for ice rink work, and additional Recycling Center Attendant hours on the consent agenda. The packet shows a $287,720.57 claims batch, a $6,695.51 donation, and a $15.00 hourly rate for the attendant, but the meeting minutes are not in the bundle to confirm the vote.
on the posted consent agenda; minutes for this meeting are not available in this bundle
- financials
- claims
Consent calendar
p. 1
2.cResolution 2021-28 accepting Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation
Resolution 2021-28 authorizing acceptance of a donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
The agenda placed prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report and claims, acceptance of an Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation for ice rink work, and additional Recycling Center Attendant hours on the consent agenda. The packet shows a $287,720.57 claims batch, a $6,695.51 donation, and a $15.00 hourly rate for the attendant, but the meeting minutes are not in the bundle to confirm the vote.
on the posted consent agenda; minutes for this meeting are not available in this bundle
- donation
- ice_rink
Consent calendar
p. 1
2.dRecycling Center Attendant additional hours
Request for Council Action regarding additional hours for the Recycling Center Attendant.
The agenda placed prior meeting minutes, the Treasurer's Report and claims, acceptance of an Elk River Youth Hockey Association donation for ice rink work, and additional Recycling Center Attendant hours on the consent agenda. The packet shows a $287,720.57 claims batch, a $6,695.51 donation, and a $15.00 hourly rate for the attendant, but the meeting minutes are not in the bundle to confirm the vote.
on the posted consent agenda; minutes for this meeting are not available in this bundle
- recycling_center
- parks_staffing
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 36
3Floor Items
Public floor items.
minutes not available in this bundle
- public_comment
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
4Sheriff's Report
Sheriff's report.
minutes not available in this bundle
- sheriff
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
5Financials
Bond rating report and Resolution 2021-29 awarding the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A.
minutes not available in this bundle
- bonds
- financials
Outcome unrecorded
p. 8
5.aBond Rating Report and Resolution 2021-29 awarding GO Bonds, Series 2021A
Consider bond rating report and Resolution 2021-29 awarding sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A.
The Council was scheduled to consider the bond rating report and Resolution 2021-29 awarding the sale of $2,830,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A. The packet states S&P assigned an AA+ stable rating, with $1,950,000 for assessable improvements and $880,000 for equipment including a Sterling truck, Toro lawnmower, tanker truck, extrication tools, and SCBA equipment.
minutes not available in this bundle
- bonds
- road_improvements
- equipment
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 37p. 49
6Fire Department
Declare surplus property: old Gear Grid lockers and MSA 5-gas monitor.
minutes not available in this bundle
- fire_department
- surplus_property
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
6.aDeclare surplus Gear Grid lockers and MSA 5-gas monitor
Request to declare old Gear Grid Lockers and MSA 5 Gas Monitor as surplus equipment for removal and potential sale.
The Fire Department asked to declare two old Gear Grid lockers and an MSA 5-gas monitor surplus so they could be removed and potentially sold. The packet estimated the lockers at about $500 to $700 per unit and the monitor at about $500, but the meeting minutes are not available to show whether the declaration was approved.
minutes not available in this bundle
- fire_department
- surplus_property
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 70
7Planning & Zoning
Planning and zoning items including Toft final plat, Kontz lot split, accessory buildings ordinance, process diagram/checklists, assessments memo, and wall maps.
minutes not available in this bundle
- planning_and_zoning
Outcome unrecorded
p. 10
7.aToft 1st Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement
Toft 1st Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement.
The packet recommended approval of the Toft 1st Addition final plat for one industrial lot and an outlot, contingent on a developer's agreement, engineer approval, and MnDOT approval for Highway 47 access and turn lanes. The packet identifies $2,500 in park/trail dedication, $2,750 paid with the application, a $690,000 letter of credit, and a $20,000 developer escrow.
minutes not available in this bundle
- toft_1st_addition
- subdivision
- development_agreement
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 72
7.bKontz Lot Split - 3-lot subdivision
Kontz lot split request for approval of a 3-lot subdivision.
The packet presented the Kontz request to split a roughly 40-acre RRA-zoned parcel into three parcels, with two intended for single-family home development and one remaining farmed. Planning and Zoning recommended approval with conditions, including wetland review, shared driveway approval, right-of-way dedication, buildability and septic information, and $2,500 per lot in park and trail dedication.
minutes not available in this bundle
- kontz_lot_split
- minor_subdivision
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1PDF
7.cOrdinance 2021-04 Accessory Buildings
Ordinance 2021-04 regarding accessory buildings.
The packet included draft Ordinance 2021-04 to amend Chapter 11 rules for accessory structures in the front yard. The draft addressed setbacks, one possible front-yard accessory structure under specified criteria, size limits, materials, roof pitch, and number of accessory structures by lot size.
minutes not available in this bundle
- accessory_buildings
- ordinance
Outcome unrecorded
p. 77p. 124
7.dProcess Diagram and Checklists
Development review process and checklists.
Several packet items dealt with planning administration: a development review process and checklists, an assessment memo for unpaid amounts, wall-map options, and a council RCA on land-use notice procedures. The assessment memo listed proposed totals of $334.36 and $643.40, and the wall-map options ranged from lower-cost printed and laminated maps to larger sign-panel and acrylic options.
minutes not available in this bundle
- development_review
- checklists
Outcome unrecorded
p. 12p. 132
7.eTPC Memo - Assessments
TPC memo on assessments.
Several packet items dealt with planning administration: a development review process and checklists, an assessment memo for unpaid amounts, wall-map options, and a council RCA on land-use notice procedures. The assessment memo listed proposed totals of $334.36 and $643.40, and the wall-map options ranged from lower-cost printed and laminated maps to larger sign-panel and acrylic options.
minutes not available in this bundle
- assessments
- code_enforcement
- unpaid_fees
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 144
7.fWall Maps
Wall maps for Historic Town Hall, Fire Station, and City Hall.
Several packet items dealt with planning administration: a development review process and checklists, an assessment memo for unpaid amounts, wall-map options, and a council RCA on land-use notice procedures. The assessment memo listed proposed totals of $334.36 and $643.40, and the wall-map options ranged from lower-cost printed and laminated maps to larger sign-panel and acrylic options.
minutes not available in this bundle
- wall_maps
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 154p. 154
8Council
Council items including communications meeting, land use notice policy, park improvements, road patching, internet/phone service, PCS wireless internet evaluation, and Historic Town Hall basement work.
minutes not available in this bundle
- council
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
8.aSet a Date for Communications Meeting
Set a date for a communications meeting, tabled from the August meeting.
The agenda carried forward the task of setting a date for a communications meeting, noting it had been tabled from the August meeting. No minutes are available in the bundle to show whether a date was set.
minutes not available in this bundle
- communications_meeting
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
8.bPolicy and Procedures for Notification of Land Use Applications
Policy and procedures for notification of land use applications.
Several packet items dealt with planning administration: a development review process and checklists, an assessment memo for unpaid amounts, wall-map options, and a council RCA on land-use notice procedures. The assessment memo listed proposed totals of $334.36 and $643.40, and the wall-map options ranged from lower-cost printed and laminated maps to larger sign-panel and acrylic options.
minutes not available in this bundle
- land_use_notice
- public_hearing_process
Outcome unrecorded
p. 13p. 158
8.cNowthen Memorial Park Improvements
Nowthen Memorial Park Pavilion improvements.
Councilmember Rainville requested approval of pavilion improvements including a roll-down aluminum shutter, stainless counter, south wall insulation and drywall, painting, ceiling trim, and exterior wall painting. The requested not-to-exceed amount was $11,000, supported by a Dock & Door Tec shutter quote and a North Country Construction proposal.
minutes not available in this bundle
- memorial_park
- pavilion
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 160
8.dPatching Waco Street and Waco Drive
Patch a section of Waco Street and Waco Drive.
The packet requested authorization for North Valley to repair sections of Waco Street and Waco Drive that the City Engineer said were too large for hot patching. The written quote totaled $12,105.43, but the minutes are not available to confirm whether it was authorized.
minutes not available in this bundle
- waco_patch
- roads
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 169
8.eCity internet/phone service costs and speeds
City internet and phone service costs and speeds.
The agenda included a staff cost-benefit comparison of Arvig, ZAYO, and CenturyLink internet/phone options for city facilities, plus a separate request to spend $1,500 for PCS to evaluate wireless internet service opportunities for unserved or underserved parts of Nowthen using ARPA funds as the proposed source.
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- city_internet
- phone_service
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 171
8.fPCS evaluation for wireless internet service
Authorize PCS to conduct an evaluation for wireless internet service in portions of Nowthen.
The agenda included a staff cost-benefit comparison of Arvig, ZAYO, and CenturyLink internet/phone options for city facilities, plus a separate request to spend $1,500 for PCS to evaluate wireless internet service opportunities for unserved or underserved parts of Nowthen using ARPA funds as the proposed source.
minutes not available in this bundle
- wireless_internet
- broadband
- arpa
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1p. 172
8.gHistoric Town Hall basement cleaning, painting, and lights
Cleaning, painting, and replacing lights in the basement of Historic Town Hall.
The agenda listed cleaning, painting, and light replacement in the basement of Historic Town Hall as a council item. The packet excerpt available here does not include a cost proposal or requested action for that item, and the minutes are not available to show what happened.
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- historic_town_hall
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1
9Adjourn
Adjournment.
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- adjournment
Outcome unrecorded
p. 1

Prior history on this business

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Set a Date for Communications Meeting - Tabled from August Meeting
What this is about
The communications meeting item had been tabled at the prior August council meeting.
p. 1
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior August council item showing that a “Communications Meeting” was tabled, nor a formal vote to table that item. The only partial match is that, at the February 10, 2026 meeting, Council discussed the 2026 meeting schedule and agreed to move an August meeting date because it fell on Primary Election Day. That record concerns scheduling the regular council meeting, not a communications meeting.
- Mar 10, 2026APPLICATION FEES AND EXPENSES: We the applicant and undersigned property owner agree to provide to the City, in cash or
- Feb 24, 2026APPLICATION FEES AND EXPENSES: We the applicant and undersigned property owner agree to provide to the City, in cash or
- Feb 10, 2026## 9. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussion of 2026 City Council Meeting Date Schedule for City Council and Planning and Zoning. Ms
- Apr 14, 2026Waste materials will remain segregated from active inventory until they are destroyed in accordance with Minnesota Offic
- Mar 24, 2026Waste materials will remain segregated from active inventory until they are destroyed in accordance with Minnesota Offic
In July of 2020 it was directed that Council be included in the letter that goes out to residents and list of residents names and addresses.
— Councilmember Mary Rainville
What this is about
The land-use notice RCA recalls Council direction from July 2020 to include Council in resident notice letters and mailing lists.
p. 158
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior July 2020 decision matching this recollection about including Council in land-use resident notice letters or providing Council with resident names and addresses/mailing lists. The returned records mostly relate to later 2026 packet materials, tax and pension information, and development plat conditions, and they do not show a formal Council direction or vote on this notice-letter practice.
- May 12, 2026#### General Employees Plan Benefits General Employees Plan requires three years of service to vest. Benefits are based
- May 5, 2025<figure> BEST OUTDOOR SERVICES Lawn Care . Landscaping . Irrigation . Snow Removal A </figure> 3098 162nd Lane Northwest
- Apr 28, 2026CASWELL ENGINEERING CO. ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS ## BIRCHWOOD ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
- Mar 24, 202621\. The Subject Property shall be final platted in one phase. Prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording, a D
- May 12, 2026### 2. Property Taxes The City Council annually adopts a tax levy and certifies it to Anoka County (the "County") in Dec
In September of 2020 it was directed that staff follow the procedures listed below regarding Public Hearing Notices.
— Councilmember Mary Rainville
What this is about
The land-use notice RCA recalls Council direction from September 2020 on public hearing notice procedures.
p. 158
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a September 2020 Council decision or direction matching this recollection about public hearing notice procedures. The search results include later public hearing materials and notices from 2026, but they do not show the referenced September 2020 discussion, any formal vote, or the specific procedures Council reportedly directed staff to follow.
- Apr 28, 2026CASWELL ENGINEERING CO. ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS ## BIRCHWOOD ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
- May 12, 2026a. "Authorized Court Data Services" means Court Data Services that have been authorized for delivery to CJDN Subscribers
- Mar 24, 2026The public hearing was opened at 8:36pm Public comments included Lori Myhre 19XXX Saint Francis Blvd. expressing concern
- Mar 10, 2026## Other Fees <table> <tr> <th>Professional Consultant</th> <th>Costs Incurred</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Special Meetings</td>
- Feb 24, 2026The public hearing was opened at 8:36pm Public comments included Lori Myhre 19XXX Saint Francis Blvd. expressing concern
The proposed Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat for which a public hearing was held May 25, 2021. Although the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat, approval of the Preliminary Plat by the City Council is not required for a single lot Final Plat.
— Elizabeth Stockman
What this is about
The Toft final plat memo recalls the May 25, 2021 public hearing and Planning and Zoning recommendation for the preliminary plat.
p. 71
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior Toft preliminary plat item, a May 25, 2021 public hearing, or a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation matching this recollection. The search results instead appear to relate mostly to 2026 Planning and Zoning procedures and unrelated development applications such as Palomino Estates. Therefore, based on these results, I cannot confirm the prior Toft public hearing or recommendation from the city records provided here.
- Feb 24, 2026RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning and Zoning Commission recomme
- Feb 10, 2026### SECTION 11. AGENDA AND DEADLINE FOR AGENDA A. Purpose. The agenda of a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting serves
- Apr 14, 2026### Development Applications in Review Palomino Estates -- Kyle Roessler - 20930 St. Francis Blvd. · An application for
- 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### Development Applications in Review #### K Land Development · This is an application for a minor subdivision adjacent
The existing language in 11-4-2 is old language, harkening back to Township days.
— Planner Stockman
What this is about
The accessory building draft notes existing language may date back to the City's township days, a cue for prior ordinance history.
p. 12
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or ordinance history confirming that Section 11-4-2’s accessory-building language dates back to Nowthen’s township days. The closest matches were not about the origin of the ordinance: the September 10, 2024 packet includes a list of issued building permits for accessory structures, and several 2025–2026 packet pages use “Township” in legal descriptions or unrelated background materials. None of those records show a council discussion, amendment, adoption date, or vote on Section 11-4-2.
- Feb 10, 2026· Community Sewage Treatment Systems-Mr. Ruppe has worked with a number of our clients in
- Mar 10, 2026DRAWN BY: NPC Revisions: ISSUE DATE: 1/20/26 FILE NO: 2968 ADVANCED DRYWALL, INC. 14840 Aberdeen St NE Ham Lake, Minneso
- Sep 10, 2024<table> <tr> <th>PERMIT #</th> <th>PERMIT TYPE</th> <th>HOUSE</th> <th>ADDRESS</th> </tr> <tr> <td>23NT-00434</td> <td>B
- Feb 24, 2026EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 of 6 <table> <tr> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> <th></th> <th colspan="2">SITE</th> <th
- Mar 24, 2026PLANNING FILE NO 2968 6 CARLSON-PHONE HA.COM </figure> <table> <tr> <th colspan="4">SITE DATA</th> </tr> <tr> <th>TOTAL

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Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-14)
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