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Nowthen City Council meeting, January 11, 2022

City Council

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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Minutes

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One-line summary

Council approved the agenda and most consent items, created a CIP subcommittee focused on 2022 street needs, authorized the mayor’s LMC training, approved employee pay increases, directed staff to get both ice rinks running, approved waivers for the 2022 Heritage Festival, and discussed internet service planning; 4M contact appointments were approved, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order

    Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approve Agenda

    The council approved an amended agenda that added a fire chief letter, employee cost-of-living adjustments, and ice rink status, and moved consent items 2D and 2J to discussion. The council then approved the remaining consent agenda items as a group, excluding 2D and 2J, which were handled later.

    Agenda was approved as amended by motion.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Mayor Pilon Called the meeting to order at 7pm. All present recited the pledge of allegiance Present: Councilmembers Alders, Blake, Greenberg, and Rainville Approve agenda:p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.0:00this meeting to order we'd have the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the0:50frank would you please call roll certainly mayor pilan here council member albers here i'm sorry council member alders council member blake here councilmember greenberg here council member president4:14i will accept a motion to approve the agenda as amended i make a motion that we approve this agenda as amended a second thought we have a motion and uh councilman blake is second by council member rainville all those in favor the motion please signify by saying aye aye aye opposed motion carries so

  2. 2Consent Agenda

    Items 2A–2J as listed on agenda; at meeting, 2D and 2J were removed for discussion; remaining consent items approved.

    The council approved an amended agenda that added a fire chief letter, employee cost-of-living adjustments, and ice rink status, and moved consent items 2D and 2J to discussion. The council then approved the remaining consent agenda items as a group, excluding 2D and 2J, which were handled later.

    Approved all consent items except 2D and 2J; those were handled later under City Council.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-01-11)CONSENT AGENDA. Mayor Pilon asked that the city council add item 2M to the consent agenda authorizing Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson. Item 2 K Accessory Structure Zoning Ordinance Amendment was removed from the consent agenda. Item2J Ap. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-01-11)CONSENT AGENDA. Mayor Pilon asked that the city council add item 2M to the consent agenda authorizing Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson. Item 2 K Accessory Structure Zoning Ordinance Amendment was removed from the consent agenda. Item2J Ap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE ALL CONSENT ITEMS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2D AND J. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.4:45in may is approval of city council meeting minutes regular and special city council meeting minutes from meeting for december 14th and special city council meeting of december 22nd approval of claims dated 15 uh december 15 2021 through january 7th 2022 approval of resolution 20 2201 appointing city responsible authori…6:35mr mayor councilman i would remove the consent agenda as amended a motion from council member rainville6:44do we have a second second second from council member greenberg all those in favor of the motion please signify by saying aye aye opposed motion carries

  3. 3Floor Items

    No floor items were brought forward.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)## 3. FLOOR ITEMS None6:29floor items and we have any we see none all right no floor items for record

  4. 4Sheriff's Report

    Commander Heath reported December and annual calls for service and discussed recent construction-site thefts, the difficulty of using security cameras for identification, and ongoing efforts to find a Nowthen location for an officer and vehicle (possibly at the fire station or city offices). He also flagged that labor negotiations may increase personnel costs in a future contract year, and he announced that Jacobson would become the city liaison as Heath takes on other responsibilities.

    Report given; no council action recorded.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Commander Heath indicated there were 130 calls for service in the month of December. Total calls for the year were 1487.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Heath indicated that labor negotiations are on going and it is likely that personnel costs will increase next year given the level of inflation. The increase to the city would not be seen until the 2023 contract.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Commander Heath will be assuming other responsibilities soon and soon to be Lieutenant Jacobson will be the city's liaison. The sheriff's office is still seeking a location in Nowthen for an officer and vehicle. The fire station would work.7:11during the month of december deputies responded to 130 calls for service uh which brought our total for the year of 2021 to 148714:03as far as this is just strictly informational ... there's potential for there to be wage increases for for licensed staff in our organization16:57starting in march uh lieutenant it will be lieutenant jacobson at that point will be promoted and he's going to take over as the liaison for me

  5. 5aApproval of a Proposed Process to Prepare a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2022 through 2026

    Engineering item to set a process and subcommittee for CIP work, with a 2022 focus on streets and criteria for selecting roads.

    Council discussed how to build a five-year capital improvement program and emphasized that 2022 road and transportation needs should be the priority. Council approved forming a subcommittee of Alders and the mayor to review 2022 capital needs with a primary focus on streets and to develop criteria for selecting which roads to do.

    Approved subcommittee (Alders and Mayor) and focus/criteria as stated in the motion.

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    Approved
    p. 69Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-01-11)PROPOSED PROCESS TO PREPARE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2022 THROUGH 2026 ## BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: In governance one of the most important powers is "Power of the Purse." Looking at Minnesota Statutes, thep. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.20:14first five engineering approval a proposed process to prepare a five-year capital improvement program for 2022-202645:54MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  6. 6aFire Chief Dave Schmidt's Open Letter to the City Council

    Mayor read the fire chief’s letter summarizing 2021 progress; council decided to post it on the city website.

    No formal motion recorded; council decided to post the letter on the website.

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    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Mayor Pilon read a letter authored by the fire chief summarizing the progress the department made in 2021 and thanking the city council for their demonstrations of support. The city council decided to post the letter on the city website for the public.49:49parent council members this is from chief schmidt he was unable to attend tonight but he would like this to be part of the minutes

  7. 7aUpper Rum River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement Update

    Report and discussion on URRWMO JPA revisions, budget, and potential WMO merging; no council action taken.

    Council heard an update from its URRWMO representative about proposed joint powers agreement language updates and upcoming watershed topics. Council did not take action on the JPA changes at this meeting, and the minutes note that no action was required or taken; the city’s first half payment for 2022 was reported as just over $4,000.

    Minutes state no action was required or taken.

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    p. 73Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-01-11)UPPER RUM RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the date of execution by and between the Local Government Units of: City of Bethel, City of East Bethel, City of Ham Lake,p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)No action was required or taken.PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)He also reported on the 2022 budget and projects anticipated this coming year and recognizing that the city has made its first half payment of just over $4000.53:30the documentation that we received was an update to the joint powers agreement between the cities to get them current with state statutes56:44frank already cut the ur uh check so our first half obligation for 2022 is paid

  8. 7bLeague of Minnesota Cities Leadership Training

    Authorize the mayor to attend the advanced class in accordance with city policy.

    Motion authorized mayor attendance.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.2:05:00MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  9. 7cRCA Proposing Wage Adjustments for Certain Employees

    3% wage adjustment for two maintenance employees; recycling center employee increase from $15 to $16 per hour.

    The mayor proposed and council approved a three percent wage adjustment for the two maintenance employees effective early 2022, and also approved increasing the recycling center employee’s hourly rate from $15 to $16, consistent with the 2022 budget.

    Motion approved the increases as described.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Mayor Pilon proposed that the city's two maintenance employees receive a three percent wage adjustment effective the first period in 2022. He also suggested that the recycling center employee receive an increase from $15 to $16 hour. This is the amount contained in the 2022 budget. MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINV…2:10:30i'm recommending that the public works employees joe glaze and eric madsen would receive their three percent cost of living increase affected this first pay period of the 2022. and then in addition i'm recommending that uh now that we know more about how kelly's doing at the recycling center ... from his current fiftee…

  10. 7dIce Rink Status

    Direction to get both ice rinks running as soon as possible with adequate notification.

    Council discussed resident requests for ice rinks and directed staff to get both the hockey rink and pleasure rink running as soon as possible, including adequate notification. The motion authorized using the maintenance team and temporary drivers as needed to complete the work.

    Motion directed maintenance and temp drivers to get both rinks running.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATION.MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.2:12:52MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATION.MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  11. 2jApproval of Request by the Heritage Festival Volunteer Committee to Waive Rental Fees, Deposits and Associated Costs Related to the 2022 Nowthen Heritage Festival

    Removed from consent; approved as presented.

    After removing the item from the consent agenda, council discussed the Heritage Festival’s long-standing request to waive facility rental fees and deposits and the festival’s community benefits, then approved the request as presented for the September 24, 2022 festival and related uses.

    Approved by motion after discussion.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)2j Approval of Request by the Heritage Festival Volunteer Committee to Waive Rental Fees, Deposits, and Associated Costs Related to the 2022 Nowthen Heritage Festival. This item was removed from consent.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.2:30:04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  12. 2dApproval of Appointment of Natalie Johnson and Frank Boyles to Serve as City Contacts to the 4M Fund

    Removed from consent for discussion; motion made to approve appointments.

    Council removed the 4M Fund contact appointments from consent for discussion, focusing on why the mayor and Councilmember Rainville would continue as contacts due to being check signers. The minutes show a motion to approve Natalie Johnson and Frank Boyles as city contacts, but do not record the motion’s outcome.

    Minutes record the motion text but do not state whether it carried or failed.

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    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)2d) Approval of Appointment of Natalie Johnson and Frank Boyles to Serve as City Contacts to the 4M Fund Removed from consent.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION MADE BY BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE JOHNSON AND FRANK BOYLES AS CITY CONTACTS TO THE 4M FUND.2:34:10motion i'll make a motion we approve appointing natalie johnson and frank boyle's city contacts to the 4m fund we have a motion by council member blake i'll second it and second by council member alders any other discussion singing hearing none all those in favor please signify by saying aye aye aye host motion carries

  13. 7eStatus of Internet

    Council requested status and next steps on city broadband/internet planning and related funding opportunities; discussion only.

    Council requested a status update on internet options, including prior survey results, potential tower-based solutions, and discussions with providers and regional partners. Staff reported the survey was completed and estimated at least two towers at about $300,000 (plus additional wiring) to cover the whole community; council planned further briefings as provider discussions continue.

    Discussion reported; no motion recorded in minutes.

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    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)7e) Status of internet, Timetable for removal of the mayor and councilmember Rainville from city offices, status of search for full time clerk or administrator, and status of lawsuits against the city.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)The survey has been complete, and the finding is that to serve the entire community typography, at least two towers would be required at about $300,000 and supplemented by underground or telephone wiring.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Mayor Pilon and Boyles will work together on this topic and further brief the city council.2:37:48the survey has been complete, and the finding is that to serve the entire community typography, at least two towers would be required at about $300,000 and supplemented by underground or telephone wiring.

  14. 7fTimetable for removing the Mayor and Council member Rainville from City Offices

    Discussion about mayor and Councilmember Rainville being in city offices and what work they are doing.

    Council discussed questions about internet status, the role of the mayor and a councilmember in assisting at city offices, the status of recruiting a full-time clerk/administrator, and potential litigation. The interim administrator reported no progress on recruiting due to workload and organizational issues, and stated the city attorney reported no current lawsuits against the city (but noted two unemployment compensation claims).

    Discussion only; no action recorded.

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    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)7f) Timetable for removing the Mayor and Council member Rainville from City Offices Boyles stated that the mayor is coming in the office to sign documents and that will continue.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)Council member Rainville is invited into the office to assist no non repetitive work including collection of newsletter files, organization and standardization of city codes, organization of rentals and reservations, and collection and organization of city contracts/legal documents.

  15. 7gStatus of Search for Full Time Clerk or City Administrator

    Interim administrator reported no progress and reasons for delay.

    Council discussed questions about internet status, the role of the mayor and a councilmember in assisting at city offices, the status of recruiting a full-time clerk/administrator, and potential litigation. The interim administrator reported no progress on recruiting due to workload and organizational issues, and stated the city attorney reported no current lawsuits against the city (but noted two unemployment compensation claims).

    Status update only; no action recorded.

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    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)7g) Status of Search for Full Time Clerk or City Administrator Boyles stated that there has been no progress in this regard.

  16. 7hStatus of Lawsuits Against the City

    Interim administrator reported no lawsuits; noted unemployment claims.

    Council discussed questions about internet status, the role of the mayor and a councilmember in assisting at city offices, the status of recruiting a full-time clerk/administrator, and potential litigation. The interim administrator reported no progress on recruiting due to workload and organizational issues, and stated the city attorney reported no current lawsuits against the city (but noted two unemployment compensation claims).

    Status update only; no action recorded.

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    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)7h) Status of Lawsuits Against the City Boyles stated that according to the city attorney there are no lawsuits presently against the city. There are two unemployment compensation claims that have been made by previous employees and hearings are scheduled or underway.

  17. 7Adjourn

    Adjourned by motion; meeting ended 10:22 pm.

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    Approved
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES. The city council meeting was adjourned at 10:22pm.

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by BLAKE, seconded by RAINVILLE

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.4:14i will accept a motion to approve the agenda as amended i make a motion that we approve this agenda as amended a second thought we have a motion and uh councilman blake is second by council member rainville all those in favor the motion please signify by saying aye aye aye opposed motion carries so

  • M2MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE ALL CONSENT ITEMS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2D AND J. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE ALL CONSENT ITEMS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2D AND J. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by RAINVILLE, seconded by GREENBERG

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE ALL CONSENT ITEMS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2D AND J. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.6:35mr mayor councilman i would remove the consent agenda as amended a motion from council member rainville do we have a second second second from council member greenberg all those in favor of the motion please signify by saying aye aye opposed motion carries

  • M3MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by ALDERS, seconded by GREENBERG

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.45:54MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO HAVE A SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF ALDERS AND THE MAYOR REVIEW THE 2022 CAPITAL NEEDS PRIMARILY FOCUSED UPON STREETS AND INCLUDING CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF WHICH ROADS TO DO. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  • M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by ALDERS, seconded by GREENBERG

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ATTEND THE ADVANCED CLASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  • M5MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE PAY INCREASES AS DESCRIBED BY THE MAYOR ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE PAY INCREASES AS DESCRIBED BY THE MAYOR ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by PILON, seconded by RAINVILLE

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE PAY INCREASES AS DESCRIBED BY THE MAYOR ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  • M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATION.MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATION.MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by ALDERS, seconded by BLAKE

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATION.MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  • M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by ALDERS, seconded by GREENBERG

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE REQUEST AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

  • M8MOTION MADE BY BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE JOHNSON AND FRANK BOYLES AS CITY CONTACTS TO THE 4M FUND.

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    MOTION MADE BY BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE JOHNSON AND FRANK BOYLES AS CITY CONTACTS TO THE 4M FUND.

    moved by BLAKE, seconded by ALDERS

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION MADE BY BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE JOHNSON AND FRANK BOYLES AS CITY CONTACTS TO THE 4M FUND.

  • M9MOTION BY ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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    MOTION BY ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    moved by ALDERS, seconded by BLAKE

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)MOTION BY ALDERS SECOND BY BLAKE TO ADJOURN MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.

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.

  • Recycling center employee wage referenced as current pay rate before approved increase.

    $15

    Motion MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE PAY INCREASES AS DESCRIBED BY THE MAYOR ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES. Passed(MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.)
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)He also suggested that the recycling center employee receive an increase from $15 to $16 hour.

  • Recycling center employee wage approved increase to $16 per hour.

    $16

    Motion MOTION BY MAYOR PILON SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE PAY INCREASES AS DESCRIBED BY THE MAYOR ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES. Passed(MOTION CARRIED FIVE AYES.)
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-01-11)He also suggested that the recycling center employee receive an increase from $15 to $16 hour.

Sources

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  • 0:02 this meeting to order we'd have the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the
  • 0:12 united states of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god
  • 0:20 indivisible with liberty and justice for all we'll call the meeting to order everybody's got their
  • 0:30 microphones on there this is the regular council meeting the city of now then
  • 0:39 first meeting of the year january 11th 7 o'clock 2022 so
  • 0:50 frank would you please call roll certainly mayor pilan here council member albers here
  • 0:57 i'm sorry council member alders council member blake here councilmember greenberg here council member president
  • 1:06 all right so we're going to prove the agenda and i would like to uh add a couple of things chief schmidt sent out a memo to the
  • 1:16 council and i would like to have that read and added into the minute since he can't be here tonight so under fire department we would add his memo
  • 1:26 and if frank i know you were busy today if you don't have it i did have a copy here that i can read into the minutes
  • 1:34 i added in the back and to all of your seats there in rca i would like to address
  • 1:41 cost of living and wage increases for the public works staff so that would be 6 c
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