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Nowthen City Council meeting, September 13, 2022

City Council

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · 7:00 PM

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Council adopted the 2023 preliminary levy and budget, canceled the 2019A bond debt levy for 2023, set a fall recycling day date, and returned the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance and miscellaneous special-assessment process to staff for revisions; it also approved a zoning abatement agreement for A & B Welding after pulling it from consent.

What was on the agenda

31 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

    Agenda approved as amended.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.9:03seeing and hearing none I will accept emotion to approve the agenda as amended Mr Mayor councilman Greenberg I can make [9:06–9:18] a motion to approve the agenda it has amended we have a motion councilman Greenberg I second it I have a second from council member Blake [9:15–9:29] all those in favor please signify by s…

  2. 2aProclamation Declaring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Mayor read/issued proclamation.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Jeffrey M. Pilon, Mayor of the City of Nowthen, MN proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Nowthen and urge our citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community.9:26is the proclamation during October 2022 is domestic violence awareness and prevention month [9:35–9:45] and so I do make that Proclamation I therefore Jeffrey M Pilon mayor of the city of now then Minnesota hereby Proclaim October is domestic [9:43–9:57] violence Awareness Month in the city of now then and I urge our c…

  3. 3aApproval of City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 11, 2022, Budget Study Session of August 11, 2022, and August 29, 2022

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.9:59all right Mr Mayor councilman rainbow I move the [10:13–10:25] consent agenda as amended so that amended agenda just for the record [10:23–10:34] item a is approval of City minutes of regular meeting August 11th budget study sessions 2 and 3 August [10:30–10:41] 11th and August 29th

  4. 3bApproval of Claims from August 11, 2022, to September 13, 2022, and Treasurer's Report

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.10:41the consent agenda's approval of claims from August 11th through September 13th and the treasurer's report

  5. 3cApproval of Ordinance 2022-03 An Ordinance Authorizing and Regulating the Conduct of Lawful Gambling Within City of Nowthen

    Pulled from consent and moved to 8e for discussion.

    The council pulled the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance from the consent agenda for more discussion, then voted to return it to staff for revision so it is easier to understand and to address council and resident questions. The council planned to revisit the ordinance at the October 11 meeting.

    Returned to staff for revision and to revisit at October 11 meeting.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Agenda Amendments: 3c move to 8e for further discussionp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.1:09:17I would like to start with an amendment on the consent agenda item 3 C and this is the approval for ordinance [6:53–7:04] 202203 an ordinance authorizing and regulating the conduct of lawful gambling within the city of now then and I would like to move that to [7:03–7:14] um later on our agenda and it will be an item e…

  6. 3dApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Aramark to Provide Uniforms for Maintenance Employees

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.10:59Item D approval of resolution authorizing the mayor to execute agreement with airmark to provide [11:00–11:11] uniforms for the maintenance employees

  7. 3eApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Anoka County Contract # C0008979 for 2023 Law Enforcement Services

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.11:06item e is approval of resolution authorizing mayor to execute Anoka County contract [11:08–11:20] for the 2023 law enforcement services

  8. 3fApproval of resolution 2022-xx with Generator Power Systems for Maintenance of City Generators from November 2022 to October 2023

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.11:16item f is approval of resolution with the generator power systems for maintenance of the city generators from [11:17–11:27] November 2022 to October 2023

  9. 3gApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the hiring of additional election judges and funding for the November general election

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.11:22G is approval authorizing hiring of additional election judges and funding [11:24–11:35] for the November general election

  10. 3hApproval of Resolution 2022-XX Outlining the Miscellaneous Special Assessment Process and Authorizing the Staff to Notify those Presently Anticipated to be Assessed

    Pulled from consent and moved to 8f for discussion.

    After moving the special-assessment process resolution from consent to a discussion item, the council asked for more clarification on how fines are determined and who would be assessed, and voted to return the item to staff to bring back on October 11.

    Returned to staff for further clarification; staff to bring back October 11.

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    Tabled
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Agenda Amendments: 3h move to 8f for further discussionp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES1:12:57I would also like to move uh item 3H approval of resolution 2022 outlining the miscellaneous special assessment [7:26–7:39] process and authorizing the staff to notify those present uh presently anticipated to be assessed move that from 3H [7:35–7:46] to 8 f for Council discussion ... [1:22:10–1:22:22] return this RCA …

  11. 3iApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Approving Disposal of Impounded Recreational Vehicle

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.11:34itemi approval of resolution approving disposal of impounded recreational [11:33–11:44] vehicle

  12. 3jApproval of Minnesota Pyrotechnics, LLC application for an Outdoor Public Fireworks Display Permit for The Nowthen Heritage Festival on September 24, 2022

    Approved via consent agenda with note that it will not be executed until city receives a letter of indemnity.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Mayor Pilon clarified that 3j will not be executed until the city receives a letter of indemnity from MN Pyrotechnics, LLC. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.11:40item J is approval of Minnesota pyro Technics application for outdoor public fireworks display permit for the [11:42–11:55] northern Heritage Festival and I was informed just before the meeting the packet that we have needs to have one modification and that is to make sure that the [11:52–12:02] insurance company has i…

  13. 3kApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Removing Lori Streich from the Pine River State Bank accounts as a signer and adding Scott Lehner and Natalie Johnson as signers

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.12:12item K approval of resolution removing [12:11–12:24] Lori strike from Pine River State bank accounts as a signer and adding City administrator Scott laner and finance department or Deputy clerk Natalie Johnson on to the accounts as signers

  14. 3lApproval of Request to Reduce Letters of Credit for Breyen's Bend and Woodhaven

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.12:25item I is approval of request to reduce letters of credit for Brian's Bend and Woodhaven developments

  15. 3mApproval of Resolution 2022-xx authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for bituminous repair of Sodium Street and portions at the trail in Memorial Park east of the pavilion

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.12:40item m is resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into contract for bituminous repair on sodium Street as presented to the council previously and [12:39–12:49] portions of the trail and Memorial Park that have broken up near the Pavilion

  16. 3nApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Accepting Donation from Elk River Youth Hockey Association (ERYHA) in the Amount of $5160.65

    Approved via one consent-agenda motion.

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    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.12:45item n is resolution accepting a [12:46–12:57] donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and the amount of fifty one hundred and sixty dollars and sixty five [12:53–13:03] cents

  17. 3oApproval of resolution 2022-xx Approving a Zoning Abatement Agreement with A and B Welding and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City

    Pulled from consent and moved to 8g for discussion.

    The council discussed and approved a zoning abatement agreement allowing a temporary building at A & B Welding for a short-term project, with an escrow amount referenced as $7,500 to ensure removal. The minutes note the motion carried with Council Member Blake absent for that vote.

    Approved by separate motion; Blake absent for vote per minutes.

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    Approved
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Agenda Amendments: 30 move to 8g for further discussionp. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).1:17:30item 3-0 and that will become item eight [8:01–8:14] G ... [1:31:45–1:31:57] a motion to approve the resolution approving a zoning abatement agreement with a B Welding and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement on the Apple City [1:31:55–1:32:06] I'll second that

  18. 4Floor Items

    None.

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    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)4. FLOOR ITEMS NONE

  19. 5aSheriff's Report: Meet the Anoka County Deputies Serving Nowthen

    Deputies introduced; August call report shared.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Lieutenant Jacobson introduced Deputy Barrett and Deputy Jacobson (not related) to the city council. They provided a brief description of their background and experience.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Lieutenant Jacobson reported 143 calls in August.14:03it is my uh it is my honor tonight to introduce a few of the folks that actually do work [14:31–14:41] um the streets in the city of downtown

  20. 6Fire Department Report

    Written report read; open house announced.

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    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Mayor Pilon read Chief Schmidt's written report stating 28 incidents in August with 4.03 average fire fighters responding per call. The estimated loss for the month of August was $850,000 due to a large house fire.32:45the fire department responded to 28 incidents eight more than the previous month with [33:04–33:17] an average response time of 10 minutes and 8 Seconds

  21. 7Planning and Zoning

    None.

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    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)## 7. PLANNING AND ZONING None

  22. 8aConsider Approval of Resolution 2022-xx Adopting the Preliminary Levy and Budget for 2023

    The council discussed cost pressures (including staffing and inflation) and adopted a preliminary 2023 levy and budget so it could be certified to the county by the September deadline. The adopted preliminary levy was $1,837,905, and the council noted it can still reduce (but not increase) the levy before final adoption in December.

    Resolution adopted.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.54:50I'll accept a [54:50–55:00] motion to a approve the adoption resolution adopting the preliminary Levy and budget for 2023. Mr [54:58–55:12] Mayor councilman rainbow I would move into the council adopt preliminary Levy and budget for 2023 as presented by adoption of the attached resolution [55:08–55:19] including the 20…

  23. 8bConsider Approval of Resolution 2022-xx Approving Cancellation of 2019A General Obligation Special Assessment Bond Debt Levy

    The council approved canceling the 2019A GO Special Assessment debt levy for taxes payable in 2023, stating the city has sufficient funds available due to prepaid special assessments and unspent bond proceeds. The resolution listed $137,655 to be canceled.

    Resolution approved.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.55:50the combination thereof we can pay off this 137 655 this year and not need to [56:48–56:59] put that towards our Levy ... [57:33–57:44] motion to prove the [57:42–57:54] resolution approving the cancellation of debt for 2019 a general obligation special assessment Bond

  24. 8cConsider Approval of Proposal to Set the Date for the 2022 City of Nowthen Fall Recycling Day and related matters

    The council set the 2022 fall recycling day for October 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., discussed resident coupons for free items, and noted council and staff typically volunteer to help run the event.

    Set for October 15, 2022, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.

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    Approved
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.59:00the proposed date for the the fall one ... [58:47–58:58] be better to be in October so we've advertised it as October 15th it'll be the same hours eight to one ... [1:01:41–1:01:52] fall recycled date October 15 2022 from 8 A.M to 1 pm

  25. 8dConsider Approval of a Status Report on the Well and Pump serving the Historic Town Hall, Fire Station, Ice Rinks, and Memorial Park

    Status update provided; no action stated as necessary.

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    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: No action is necessary as the project appears to be coming in in accordance with the estimate.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)The old well pumped 2 gallons a minute. The new one now pumps 80 gallons per minute.1:02:10two gallons per minute now and that'll be at [1:03:50–1:04:00] 60 PSI ... [1:05:59–1:06:12] donations from the Elk River Hockey Association through their pull tabs and bootleggers

  26. 8eApproval of Ordinance 2022-03 (lawful gambling)

    Moved from 3c to 8e.

    The council pulled the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance from the consent agenda for more discussion, then voted to return it to staff for revision so it is easier to understand and to address council and resident questions. The council planned to revisit the ordinance at the October 11 meeting.

    Returned to staff for revision; to revisit October 11.

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    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)8e) APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2022-03 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING WITH THE CITY OF NOWTHEN. ... MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYE…

  27. 8fApproval of resolution outlining miscellaneous special assessment process

    Moved from 3h to 8f.

    After moving the special-assessment process resolution from consent to a discussion item, the council asked for more clarification on how fines are determined and who would be assessed, and voted to return the item to staff to bring back on October 11.

    Returned to staff for clarification; to bring back October 11.

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    Tabled
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)8f) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX OUTLINING THE MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NOTIFIY THOSE PRESENTLY ANTICIPATED TO BE ASSESSED. ... MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STA…

  28. 8gApproval of zoning abatement agreement with A and B Welding

    Moved from 3o to 8g.

    The council discussed and approved a zoning abatement agreement allowing a temporary building at A & B Welding for a short-term project, with an escrow amount referenced as $7,500 to ensure removal. The minutes note the motion carried with Council Member Blake absent for that vote.

    Approved; Blake absent for vote per minutes.

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    Approved
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)8g) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. ... MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING …

  29. 8hInternet Update

    Added to agenda.

    Council received an update on rural broadband efforts, including that Arvig and Anoka County applied for Border-to-Border grants, the city reached out to other providers, and Comcast’s earlier fiber estimate was described as very high. No council action was taken.

    Update provided about grant applications and provider outreach.

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    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Add: 8h - Internet Updatep. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Mayor Pilon noted that both Arvig and Anoka County have both applied for Border-to-Border grant money to help expand internet in rural areas.1:32:20both Arvig and Anoka County have both applied for Border-to-Border grant money to [1:32:31–1:32:40] help expand internet in rural areas ... [1:36:34–1:36:46] their quote was 14 million dollars

  30. 8iPark Update

    Added to agenda.

    Council heard updates on park signage needs and early planning for pickleball courts, and discussed the contracted goats’ work on buckthorn and poison ivy and plans to return in spring. Council direction was for Council Member Greenberg to work with staff to obtain estimates; no formal approvals were taken under this item.

    Discussion of park signs, pickleball, and goats for buckthorn/poison ivy.

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    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Add: 8i - Parks Updatep. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)Direction given by the council is for council member Greenberg to work with staff to get the estimates for the signs and installation of pickle ball fields.1:38:30I'd like to improve the graphics while I'm you know ... [1:55:04–1:55:15] thorn they love the Buckthorn so I went out there and checked their progress and it looked pretty good so he's not going to charge us but he would like like to [1:55:13–1:55:24] come back in spring when the ivy tastes good and re-bringing the gho…

  31. 9Adjourn

    Meeting adjourned at 9:01pm (minutes).

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    Approved
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01pm

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Blake, seconded by Alders

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Alders, seconded by Blake

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • M7MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

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    MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES

    moved by Pilon, seconded by Blake

    Passed

    5 AYES

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES

  • M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).

    moved by Alders, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • ·Blake
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).

  • M9MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.

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    MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.

    moved by Blake, seconded by Pilon

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.

    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 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.

  • Total 2023 proposed budget appropriations shown in the preliminary levy and budget resolution.

    $4,082,803

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)TOTAL $4,082,803p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • Amount of the 2019A GO Special Assessment debt levy to be canceled (levied in 2022, collectible in 2023) per resolution text.

    $137,655

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 142Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)GO Special Assessment 07-16-2019 $137,655p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • Gross cost of 2023 law enforcement contract with Anoka County (Contract No. C0008979).

    $422,923

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 59Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)The gross cost of the 2023 contract is $422,923.00 to be paid quarterly.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.

  • Net cost to city for 2023 law enforcement contract after police state aid credit.

    $411,835

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 59Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)the net cost to the city is $411,835.00

  • Preventative service total annually for both generators under the Generator Power Systems maintenance agreement (Nov 2022–Oct 2023).

    $1,200

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 70Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)Preventative service based upon the attachments totals $1,200.00 annually for both generators.

  • Asphalt Concrete Solutions proposal total for Sodium Street patch and Memorial Park trail patch.

    $7,200

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES. Passed(5 AYES)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)Total $7,200.00

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  • 0:03 before we get officially started I wanted to share a little something
  • 0:11 and um tonight is uh Frank Boyle's last meeting with us so I'm going to take a moment to uh
  • 0:20 tell this Frankly Speaking about Frank so tonight we say you find where I'll find a farewell to our interim City
  • 0:28 administrator Frank Boyles Frank I had no idea what he was getting into himself into when he agreed to take a short-term internet interim administrative position with our city
  • 0:37 just 10 months ago when Frank joined us last November he had to hit the ground running he was immediately thrust into a number
  • 0:45 of critical situations and he handled each one of them in a calm and respectful manner reflecting his decades and we don't want to say how many but many decades off of administrative
  • 0:55 experience and wisdom Frank brought stability and organization to our city operations working with our contract with contracted staff one of the first
  • 1:04 challenges was to help the city get its Financial situations in order Frank was also responsible for hiring our current office staff and under his leadership they have been
  • 1:14 working to organize and document the variety of processes and procedures needed to keep this city functioning effectively and efficiently and we thank you for that
  • 1:23 Frank was also an important part of the process as we worked together to hire our first full-time City administrator Mr Scott Langer throughout his time and now then Frank
  • 1:32 pitched in wherever there was a need he could be found setting up the room for our meetings preparing agendas taking council meeting minutes
  • 1:40 Staffing the front desk answering the phones handing out burning permits or items to the recycling center one time I
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