Nowthen City Council meeting, April 14, 2022

City Council

Thursday, April 14, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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The supporting materials the board reviewed.

Minutes

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The official record of what happened.

One-line summary

The council approved most consent items, vacated the Potassium Street trail easement, joined the statewide firefighter pension plan, approved Woodhaven final plat, approved Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms permits, named DDA for administrator recruitment, declined to join IWIP, approved economic development cost sharing and Farmers Market stipends, and discussed employee conversion without a recorded result.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order and Approve Agenda
Call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of the agenda.
The agenda was approved.
- meeting administration
Approved
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2aApproval of March 10, 2022 City Council minutes
Approval of March 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 3p. 1
2bApproval of claims and Treasurer's Report
Approval of claims from March 10, 2022 to April 5, 2022 and Treasurer's Report.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- claims
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2cResolution 2022-07 appointing temporary maintenance employee
Resolution 2022-07 appointing David Haugn as a temporary maintenance employee.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- public works staffing
Consent calendar
p. 7p. 1
2dResolution 2022-08 security cameras and electronic locks
Resolution 2022-08 authorizing purchase and installation of security cameras and electronic door locks for city buildings.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- security system
Consent calendar
p. 11p. 1
2eTemporary habitation permit for Brian Weichelt
Temporary habitation permit for Brian Weichelt.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- temporary habitation
Consent calendar
p. 23p. 1
2fResolution 2022-09 changing uniform vendor
Resolution 2022-09 changing vendor for uniforms, safety shoes, towels and soap.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- uniform vendor
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2gNowthen Heritage Festival donation and staff participation
Heritage Festival donation and city staff participation request.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- Heritage Festival
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2hResolution 2022-11 ARPA standard allowance
Resolution 2022-11 designating uses for 2021-2022 ARPA funds.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- ARPA
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2iResolution 2022-12 Planning and Zoning Commission policy
Resolution 2022-12 revising Planning and Zoning Commission policy on structure, meeting order and procedure.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- Planning and Zoning policy
Consent calendar
p. 39p. 1
2jResolution 2022-13 Ehlers contract extension
Resolution 2022-13 extending the Ehlers and Associates financial planning/support contract.
The council approved the consent agenda as amended after removing the Anoka County Economic Development cost-share item and the Farmers Market item for later discussion. The remaining consent approvals included prior minutes, claims and the treasurer's report, temporary maintenance staffing, city building security work, Brian Weichelt's temporary habitation permit, switching the uniform vendor, Heritage Festival support, the ARPA standard allowance resolution, Planning and Zoning Commission policy revisions, and the Ehlers finance-support contract extension.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
- financial support services
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
2kResolution 2022-14 Anoka County Economic Development cost share
Resolution 2022-14 approving a voluntary cost sharing agreement for Anoka County Economic Development.
After removing the item from consent, the council considered the annual voluntary cost sharing agreement for Anoka County Economic Development. Mayor Pilon explained that the agreement covers county economic development support costs, and the council approved Resolution 2022-14.
Removed from consent and approved later under City Council.
- economic development
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 5
2lResolution 2022-10 Farmers Market manager, coordinator, stipend and staff support
Resolution 2022-10 appointing 2022 Farmers Market manager and coordinator, authorizing stipend, and approving administrative and public works support.
The Farmers Market item was removed from consent and amended based on Councilmember Rainville's requested change. The council appointed Pat DeMars as Logistics Coordinator, Jade Warren as Market Coordinator, and Darlene King as Market Manager, with stipends of $250, $250, and $500 respectively.
Removed from consent and approved later under City Council with amended appointments and stipends.
- Farmers Market
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 5
2mResolution 2022-16 statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan
Resolution 2022-16 opting to join the statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan.
Lieutenant Jacobson reported 108 March calls for service and said the sheriff's substation should be completed by July. Fire Chief Schmidt reported 69 first-quarter fire department incidents, mostly medical calls. The council then approved joining the statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan with a $2,500 benefit level and a $7,000 annual city contribution.
Listed on the agenda as consent item 2m, but the minutes record a separate motion under Fire Department.
- fire department
- firefighter pension
Approved
p. 1p. 3p. 3
3aVacation of trail easement from 204th along Potassium Street
Public hearing to consider vacation of a trail easement and temporary cul-de-sac/road, drainage and utility easement near Potassium Street.
After a public hearing, residents near Potassium Street supported vacating the trail easement, saying the trail would go through yards, cross driveways, and serve little purpose because the street would not extend through the wetland area. Planner Stockman explained the vacation was tied to the Woodhaven plan and that most residents supported it. The council approved the easement vacation.
Planner Stockman reported that the engineer and developer had resolved outstanding issues and that Planning and Zoning recommended final plat approval. The council approved the Woodhaven 9-lot final plat and development agreement subject to the findings of fact, including park and trail dedication, security, escrow, wetland, stormwater, road and development conditions. The related trail and temporary cul-de-sac easement vacation was also approved earlier in the meeting.
The minutes say "TWENTY-TWO FOOT" and "SOUTHERE" although the agenda described a twenty-foot easement.
- Potassium Street trail easement
- Woodhaven
Approved
p. 1p. 2
4Floor Items
Floor items.
No floor items were presented.
- floor items
No action
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5Sheriff's Report
Sheriff's report.
Lieutenant Jacobson reported 108 March calls for service and said the sheriff's substation should be completed by July. Fire Chief Schmidt reported 69 first-quarter fire department incidents, mostly medical calls. The council then approved joining the statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan with a $2,500 benefit level and a $7,000 annual city contribution.
Lieutenant Jacobson gave the March calls-for-service report; no motion was recorded.
- Sheriff report
Discussion only
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6Fire Department
Fire Department report.
Lieutenant Jacobson reported 108 March calls for service and said the sheriff's substation should be completed by July. Fire Chief Schmidt reported 69 first-quarter fire department incidents, mostly medical calls. The council then approved joining the statewide volunteer firefighter pension plan with a $2,500 benefit level and a $7,000 annual city contribution.
Chief Schmidt gave the first-quarter report; Resolution 2022-16 was handled as a separate fire department action.
- Fire Department
Discussion only
p. 1PDF
7aWoodhaven 9-lot final plat and development agreement
Woodhaven 9-lot final plat and development agreement.
Planner Stockman reported that the engineer and developer had resolved outstanding issues and that Planning and Zoning recommended final plat approval. The council approved the Woodhaven 9-lot final plat and development agreement subject to the findings of fact, including park and trail dedication, security, escrow, wetland, stormwater, road and development conditions. The related trail and temporary cul-de-sac easement vacation was also approved earlier in the meeting.
Approved subject to the conditions listed in the findings of fact.
- Woodhaven
Approved with conditions
p. 2p. 3
7b1Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms CUP for multiple buildings
Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms conditional use permit for multiple buildings on a single parcel.
The council reviewed Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms' request to operate an online auction headquarters with multiple buildings, outdoor storage/display of large auction items including used vehicles, and a deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements. Planner Stockman described the property and the need for two motions. The council approved the CUP for multiple buildings and approved the IUPs with conditions including moving parking north of the building and maintaining Class 5 parking areas free of standing water and tire marks.
The CUP was approved.
- Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms
Approved
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7b2Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms IUP for outdoor storage/display and used vehicle sales
Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms interim use permit for outdoor storage/display of large items and used vehicle sales.
The council reviewed Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms' request to operate an online auction headquarters with multiple buildings, outdoor storage/display of large auction items including used vehicles, and a deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements. Planner Stockman described the property and the need for two motions. The council approved the CUP for multiple buildings and approved the IUPs with conditions including moving parking north of the building and maintaining Class 5 parking areas free of standing water and tire marks.
Approved together with the parking-surface deviation IUP, with parking moved north of the building and Class 5 maintenance requirements.
- Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms
Approved with conditions
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7b3Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms IUP for parking lot surfacing deviation
Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms interim use permit to allow deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements.
The council reviewed Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms' request to operate an online auction headquarters with multiple buildings, outdoor storage/display of large auction items including used vehicles, and a deviation from parking lot surfacing requirements. Planner Stockman described the property and the need for two motions. The council approved the CUP for multiple buildings and approved the IUPs with conditions including moving parking north of the building and maintaining Class 5 parking areas free of standing water and tire marks.
Approved together with the outdoor storage/display IUP, with parking moved north of the building and Class 5 maintenance requirements.
- Bid-2-Buy/Cash Farms
Approved with conditions
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8aResolution 2022-17 recruiting and selecting a new City Administrator
Resolution 2022-17 naming a firm to recruit and select a new City Administrator.
The council approved Resolution 2022-17 naming DDA to recruit and hire a new City Administrator. Later, the council agreed on priorities through July 1: hiring the administrator, elections, the 2023 budget, day-to-day transition instructions, and the capital improvement program and related projects.
DDA was named to recruit and hire the new City Administrator.
- city administrator recruitment
Approved
p. 2p. 4
8bResolution 2022-15 converting employees from temporary to regular
Resolution 2022-15 converting two employees from temporary/interim to regular status.
Interim City Administrator Boyles told the council that retaining current employees was important to sustaining progress. The council discussed the pros and cons and a six-month probation period, and a motion was made to approve Resolution 2022-15 converting employees from temporary/interim status to regular and independent-contractor status beginning May 1, 2022 with a six-month probationary period; the minutes do not record whether the motion carried.
The minutes record the motion and second but do not state whether the motion carried.
- city staffing
Outcome unrecorded
p. 2p. 6
8cCity Council priority list through July 1, 2022
Discussion of City Council priority list of objectives for completion by July 1, 2022.
The council approved Resolution 2022-17 naming DDA to recruit and hire a new City Administrator. Later, the council agreed on priorities through July 1: hiring the administrator, elections, the 2023 budget, day-to-day transition instructions, and the capital improvement program and related projects.
The council concurred on a priority list; no motion was recorded.
- city council priorities
Discussion only
p. 2PDF
8dInternet Report
Internet report.
Mayor Pilon reported on county internet survey work, a planned Comcast Zoom meeting, Arvig service to city buildings, voice-over-internet phones, and possible Arvig extension and grant work. Councilmember Greenberg said he preferred the smaller Upper Rum River Water Management Organization, and the council voted not to join IWIP at this time.
This item appeared in the minutes but not in the packet agenda excerpt.
- internet service
Discussion only
p. 4
8eCity Council position on IWIP
Council position on 1W1P/IWIP watershed consolidation proposal.
Mayor Pilon reported on county internet survey work, a planned Comcast Zoom meeting, Arvig service to city buildings, voice-over-internet phones, and possible Arvig extension and grant work. Councilmember Greenberg said he preferred the smaller Upper Rum River Water Management Organization, and the council voted not to join IWIP at this time.
The council approved a motion not to join IWIP at this time.
- IWIP
- Upper Rum River Water Management Organization
Approved
p. 5p. 5
9Adjourn
Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 pm.
- meeting administration
Approved
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Motions and votes

13 motions on the record.

M001MOTION BY GREENBERG SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 1p. 1
M002MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
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MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 1p. 1
M003MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO VACATE THE TWENTY-TWO FOOT EASEMENT FROM 204TH ALONG POTASSIUM STREET TO ITS SOUTHERE TEMPORARY CUL-DE-SAC TERMINUS.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO VACATE THE TWENTY-TWO FOOT EASEMENT FROM 204TH ALONG POTASSIUM STREET TO ITS SOUTHERE TEMPORARY CUL-DE-SAC TERMINUS.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 2
M004MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO THE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-16 OPTING TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN SPECIFYING A $2,500 BENEFIT LEVEL AND A $7,000 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO THE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-16 OPTING TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN SPECIFYING A $2,500 BENEFIT LEVEL AND A $7,000 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 3
M005MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE WOODHAVEN 9 LOT FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SUBJECT OF THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE FINDINGS OF FACT.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE WOODHAVEN 9 LOT FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SUBJECT OF THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE FINDINGS OF FACT.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 3
M006MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE PARCEL.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON A SINGLE PARCEL.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 3
M007MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS INCLUDING USED VEHICLE DISPLAYS. AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO DEVIATE FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS, MOVE PARKING TO THE NORTH OF THE BUILDING AND REQUESTING MAINTENANCE OF CLASS 5 PARKING AREAS TO BE FREE OF STANDING WATER AND TIRE MARKS.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE/DISPLAY OF LARGE ITEMS INCLUDING USED VEHICLE DISPLAYS. AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO DEVIATE FROM PARKING LOT SURFACE REQUIREMENTS, MOVE PARKING TO THE NORTH OF THE BUILDING AND REQUESTING MAINTENANCE OF CLASS 5 PARKING AREAS TO BE FREE OF STANDING WATER AND TIRE MARKS.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 4
M008MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE 2022-17 NAMING DDA TO RECRUIT AND HIRE THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE 2022-17 NAMING DDA TO RECRUIT AND HIRE THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN.
moved by Blake, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 4
M009MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG, SECONDED BY ALDERS, NOT TO JOIN IWIP AT THIS TIME.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GREENBERG, SECONDED BY ALDERS, NOT TO JOIN IWIP AT THIS TIME.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 5
M010MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-14 APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY COST SHARING AGREEMENBT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-14 APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY COST SHARING AGREEMENBT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Passed
p. 5
M011MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPOINT PAT DEMARS, LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, JADE WARREN, MARKET COORDINATOR, AND DARLENE KING, MARKET MANAGER AND APPROVING THE STIPENDS OF $250, $250, AND $500 WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON APPROVAL.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPOINT PAT DEMARS, LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, JADE WARREN, MARKET COORDINATOR, AND DARLENE KING, MARKET MANAGER AND APPROVING THE STIPENDS OF $250, $250, AND $500 WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON APPROVAL.
moved by Blake, seconded by Greenberg
Passed
- YAlders
- YBlake
- YGreenberg
- YPilon
- ·Rainville
p. 5
M012MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-15 PROPOSAL TO CONVERT EMPLOYEES FROM TEMPORARY (INTERIM) TO REGULAR AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2022 WITH A 6 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-15 PROPOSAL TO CONVERT EMPLOYEES FROM TEMPORARY (INTERIM) TO REGULAR AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BEGINNING MAY 1ST, 2022 WITH A 6 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
Outcome unrecorded
p. 6
M013MOTION TO ADJORN BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO ADJOURN.
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MOTION TO ADJORN BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO ADJOURN.
moved by Blake, seconded by Alders
Passed
p. 6

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.

Security camera and electronic lock project not-to-exceed amount
$29,500
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 11
IPS quote 28901 City Office camera additions
$3,341
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS front and side lot camera option
$3,788
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS rear yard camera option
$3,788
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS quote 28902 Recycle Center camera additions
$3,290
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS Recycle Center west front camera swap option
$3,647
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS front lobby door add
$3,251
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS camera system connection and move
$3,600
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
IPS City Park cameras quote
$4,339
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
Unifirst annual uniform cost
$3,500
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 31
Heritage Festival monetary donation
$3,000
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDFPDF
Heritage Festival recycling grant support
$800
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
PDF
Ehlers additional contract cost estimate
$34,000
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 57
Ehlers hourly rate
$265
Motion MOTION BY GREENBERG AND SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 60
Anoka County Economic Development cost share
$259
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-14 APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY COST SHARING AGREEMENBT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Passed
p. 61p. 5
Economic development funds reserved for Nowthen
$535,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-14 APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY COST SHARING AGREEMENBT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Passed
p. 61
Volunteer firefighter pension benefit level
$2,500
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO THE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-16 OPTING TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN SPECIFYING A $2,500 BENEFIT LEVEL AND A $7,000 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 3
Volunteer firefighter pension annual city contribution
$7,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO THE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-16 OPTING TO JOIN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN SPECIFYING A $2,500 BENEFIT LEVEL AND A $7,000 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY. Passed(4 AYES)
p. 3
Farmers Market Logistics Coordinator stipend
$250
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPOINT PAT DEMARS, LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, JADE WARREN, MARKET COORDINATOR, AND DARLENE KING, MARKET MANAGER AND APPROVING THE STIPENDS OF $250, $250, AND $500 WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON APPROVAL. Passed(4 AYES)
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Farmers Market Coordinator stipend
$250
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPOINT PAT DEMARS, LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, JADE WARREN, MARKET COORDINATOR, AND DARLENE KING, MARKET MANAGER AND APPROVING THE STIPENDS OF $250, $250, AND $500 WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON APPROVAL. Passed(4 AYES)
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Farmers Market Manager stipend
$500
Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO APPOINT PAT DEMARS, LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, JADE WARREN, MARKET COORDINATOR, AND DARLENE KING, MARKET MANAGER AND APPROVING THE STIPENDS OF $250, $250, AND $500 WITH PAYMENT BEING MADE UPON APPROVAL. Passed(4 AYES)
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During the public hearing on the Woodhaven Plat, neighborhood residents voiced concerns over the existing twenty foot trail easement, originally established when Hoffmann Hills was platted, remaining in place when not needed or desired since the extension of Potassium Street is no longer necessary. The temporary cul-de-sac at the terminus of Potassium Street will also be vacated and replaced with a permanent cul-de-sac as part of the Woodhaven Plat. The City Council directed staff at the March 10, 2022 meeting to prepare the necessary documents to allow these easement vacations to occur.
What this is about
Prior Woodhaven hearing and March 10 council direction to prepare easement vacation documents.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior Woodhaven Plat public hearing or a March 10, 2022 City Council direction to prepare documents for vacation of the 20-foot trail easement or temporary cul-de-sac at Potassium Street. The search results that mention March 10 are from 2026 and relate to other development items, such as Palomino Estates and a minor subdivision, not Woodhaven, Hoffmann Hills, Potassium Street, or the easement vacations described in the cue.
- Apr 14, 2026DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the City Council approves the Final Plat for Pal
- 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, 2026### Development Applications in Review Palomino Estates -- Kyle Roessler - 20930 St. Francis Blvd. · An application for
- Mar 24, 20265\. Section 11-3-5 D of the Zoning Ordinance permits cannabis cultivation subject to obtaining an Interim Use Permit and
- Apr 14, 20266\. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management ("OCM") Accela Application number associated with this Interim Use Permi
The public hearing was held for Woodhaven on November 23, 2021. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat on March 10, 2022 by a vote of 5-0.
What this is about
Prior Woodhaven Planning and Zoning public hearing and prior City Council preliminary plat approval.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior Woodhaven decision matching this recollection. The search results returned 2026 packet materials about land-use fees, application procedures, and minor subdivision rules, but they do not include Woodhaven, the November 23, 2021 Planning and Zoning public hearing, or the March 10, 2022 City Council preliminary plat approval. Based on these search results alone, I cannot verify the stated 6-0 Planning and Zoning recommendation or the 5-0 City Council approval vote.
- Mar 10, 20261\. The City regularly receives inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, developers and proposed purch
- Mar 10, 2026D. Preapplication Complex Project Review and Environmental Review. If (i) because of the size, scope, density or topogra
- Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F
- Feb 24, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES
- Mar 10, 20267\. Claim Waiver and Indemnity. The Developer agrees to waive any and all claims whatsoever against the City and its res
Years ago, the city acquired and installed cameras and electronic door locks. For a variety of reasons, the project was not completed as designed.
What this is about
Earlier city security-system installation that had not been completed.
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Related history
The records searched show a partial match in 2026, but not a clear record of the earlier “years ago” installation. At the February 10, 2026 meeting packet, there was a Wright-Hennepin Security card-access proposal for the City maintenance facility, dated January 26, 2026, with equipment and installation line items including a one-door control unit, reader expansion module, key fobs, and commercial installation. The search excerpt does not show a council vote or final approval for that proposal. At the April 14, 2026 meeting packet, the city had a security comparison for Memorial Park Pavilion/bathrooms and the Fire Department. The Wright-Hennepin option for the pavilion listed $4,690 in equipment and labor, $22 in recurring fees, and noted that it would use “two electric door locks” already in place and add one electric lock. The same packet listed an IPS Fire Department option at $8,860.44, with an optional burglar alarm/access-control item of $5,310.01 and monitoring of $30–$36. These records support that the city had existing electronic door-lock equipment by 2026, but the records I searched do not contain the earlier acquisition/installation decision or documentation that the prior camera/lock project was not completed as originally designed.
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN 8188 199TH AVE NW ELK RIVER, MN 55330 Ship To ALL BUILDINGS LISTED BELOW Terms Phone # DO ON COMPLETION
- May 12, 2026#### General Employees Plan Benefits General Employees Plan requires three years of service to vest. Benefits are based
- Feb 10, 2026<figure> G </figure> Generator Power Systems ATTACHMENT A CONTRACT DATE 1/22/2026 LOCATION Maintenance facility MAKE & M
- Feb 10, 2026<figure> G </figure> Generator Power Systems # ATTACHMENT B CONTRACT DATE 1/22/2026 LOCATION Fire Hall MAKE & MODEL Cole
- Feb 10, 2026Scott lives in Ramsey and is a graduate of Anoka High School where he met his wife of 33 years. They have three children
Over a decade ago the Planning and Zoning Commission Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure were authored and placed into service.
What this is about
History of Planning and Zoning Commission policy and its January and March 2022 review process.
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Related history
The records searched show an ongoing annual review process for the Planning and Zoning Commission Policy on Commission Structure, Meeting Order and General Procedure, but they do not include the original adoption from “over a decade ago” or the specific January/March 2022 review process referenced in the cue. The closest matches are later records. In the February 10, 2026 packet, staff stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review and update the policy annually, that the P&Z Commission had reviewed it at its January meeting, and that the Commission recommended City Council approval of redlined changes. The proposed 2026 resolution said the only change was replacing “City Administrator” with “City Clerk,” and it would authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the policy and direct staff to collect acknowledgement signatures from commissioners. The same packet also includes a policy copy showing prior adoption/update language tied to March 11, 2025 and February 10, 2026, and the policy footer refers to “Adopted by City Council March 11, 2025.” So the records confirm later annual review and Council approval activity for this policy, but the searched records do not contain a prior decision matching the specific 2022 recollection.
- Feb 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN By: SHANE D. HYBBEN Its Mayor ATTEST By: NATALIE JOHNSON Its City Clerk <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figur
- Feb 10, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN COUNTY OF ANOKA, MINNESOTA Adopted: March 11February 10, 20256 ## PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLI
- Feb 10, 2026## RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ### A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION POLICY WHEREAS, The Planning and
- Apr 14, 2026Council will approve the recommendations of the group, but at other times, these recommendations will only be one of man
- Apr 14, 2026Council will approve the recommendations of the group, but at other times, these recommendations will only be one of man
Mayor Pilon suggested everyone re-read the email from councilmember Greenberg, think about it, and discuss again on May 12th council meeting.
— Mayor Pilon
What this is about
Previous discussion of 1W1P/IWIP at the March 10 council meeting.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about 1W1P/IWIP at the March 10 council meeting. The only March 10-related match is that the March 10 and March 23, 2026 City Council minutes were listed for approval on the consent agenda at the April 14, 2026 meeting, but the search results do not show the substance of the March 10 discussion, any email from Councilmember Greenberg, or a direction to bring the matter back on May 12.
- Apr 28, 2026emphasizing the need to understand each situation thoroughly. Martell affirmed his belief in preserving wetlands and woo
- Apr 14, 2026### Development Applications in Review Palomino Estates -- Kyle Roessler - 20930 St. Francis Blvd. · An application for
- Apr 28, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
- Mar 24, 2026MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
- May 12, 2026## 2. Public Forum Mayor Hybben opened the Public Forum, however there was no one signed up, and the public forum was pr
Three administrative employees submitted the resignations in unison on October 30, 2021. The city council authorized and employment contract with an interim City Administrator on November 1 based upon the recommendation of Mayor Pilon and Council Member Blake. Then in Mid-November the city council authorized the hiring of an Interim Deputy City Clerk and Interim Administrative Assistant.
What this is about
Past administrative resignations and prior interim staffing decisions leading to the employee-conversion request.
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Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection. The search results did not include the cited October 30, 2021 resignations, the November 1, 2021 interim City Administrator contract, or any mid-November 2021 action hiring an Interim Deputy City Clerk or Interim Administrative Assistant. The results returned mostly unrelated 2025–2026 packet material, including zoning ordinance excerpts, legal services references, and later administrative items. Based on these search results alone, I cannot confirm the prior resignations or interim staffing actions described.
- Feb 10, 2026## CITY & GOVERNMENT CLIENTS - CONTACT INFORMATION <table> <tr> <th>Public Sector Client</th> <th>Prosecution Services</
- Dec 23, 2025<figure> </figure> platted lots and the request is to create not more than two (2) new lets/three (3) total lots , and t
- Mar 10, 2026A. In the case of a subdivision resulting in three (3) or fewer parcels, situated in a locality where conditions are wel
- Feb 24, 2026A. In the case of a subdivision resulting in three (3) or fewer parcels, situated in a locality where conditions are wel
- Feb 10, 2026The majority of Travis's current work is focused on providing civil legal services to the cities of Champlin, Columbia H

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