Nowthen City Council meeting, July 11, 2023

City Council

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM

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The council accepted the agenda and consent calendar, heard the 2022 audit and monthly public safety reports, approved road striping, a Xenon Street culvert contract, Jasper Street patching, Memorial Park field repairs, and a conditional Ramsey Lions liquor license, then discussed overweight detour traffic on Old Viking Blvd.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of agenda.
The council opened the regular meeting, accepted the agenda as presented, recognized the city's July 2008 first council meeting anniversary, congratulated Chief Deputy Jacobson on his promotion, and adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Agenda accepted as presented.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 1
2Audit Presentation by Bergen KDV
BerganKDV presented the 2022 audit.
Bergen KDV presented the 2022 audit, described the city as in good financial health, noted no Minnesota legal compliance findings, and identified the usual small-city material weakness of limited segregation of accounting duties. The auditor also reported $162,692 in adjustments tied to changing auditors and coding differences.
Audit was presented; no separate approval motion was recorded.
- 2022 audit
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
3Floor Items
Opportunity for floor items.
No floor items.
- public comment
No action
PDFp. 1
4Consent Agenda
Consent agenda as a whole.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 13 minutes, claims and treasurer's report, acceptance of Anoka County's Farmers Market donation for benches and tables, and approval of the Lakeside Cabinets car show golf-cart and road-closure request.
Consent agenda accepted as presented.
- consent agenda
Approved
p. 2p. 2
4aApproval of City Council Meeting Minutes of Regular Meeting June 13, 2023
Approval of June 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 13 minutes, claims and treasurer's report, acceptance of Anoka County's Farmers Market donation for benches and tables, and approval of the Lakeside Cabinets car show golf-cart and road-closure request.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
- minutes
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4bApproval of Claims June 12 - July 5, 2023, and Treasurer's Report
Approval of claims and treasurer's report.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 13 minutes, claims and treasurer's report, acceptance of Anoka County's Farmers Market donation for benches and tables, and approval of the Lakeside Cabinets car show golf-cart and road-closure request.
Approved as part of the consent agenda; no claims total was visible in the provided OCR.
- consent agenda
- claims
- treasurer report
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4cResolution 2023-35 accepting donation for Farmers Market benches and tables
Resolution 2023-35 accepting donated benches and tables for the Farmers Market.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 13 minutes, claims and treasurer's report, acceptance of Anoka County's Farmers Market donation for benches and tables, and approval of the Lakeside Cabinets car show golf-cart and road-closure request.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
- Farmers Market donation
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4dResolution 2023-36 approving golf carts and temporary road closure for car show
Resolution 2023-36 approving golf carts and temporary road closure for the September 23, 2023 car show.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 13 minutes, claims and treasurer's report, acceptance of Anoka County's Farmers Market donation for benches and tables, and approval of the Lakeside Cabinets car show golf-cart and road-closure request.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
- car show road closure
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
5Engineering
Engineering report.
No engineering report.
- engineering
No action
p. 14p. 2
6Fire Department
Fire Department monthly report.
Fire Chief Schmidt reported 22 June incidents, an average response time of 12 minutes and 40 seconds, no fire dollar loss, several mutual-aid or traffic-control calls, and recruitment results from the recent open house.
Fire Chief Schmidt presented the monthly report; no motion was recorded.
- fire department report
Discussion only
PDFp. 2
7Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Department monthly report.
Chief Deputy Jacobson reported 168 June calls for service, including Bar None, alarm, medical, and animal calls, and reviewed notable burglary, theft, harassment, and DWI-related calls. The discussion also covered storage-unit theft prevention, burglary versus theft definitions, and continued appreciation for sheriff's coverage.
Chief Deputy Jacobson presented the monthly report; no motion was recorded.
- sheriff report
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
8Planning & Zoning
Planning and Zoning.
No Planning and Zoning items.
- planning and zoning
No action
p. 16p. 4
9Administrator Update
Administrator update covering goat mitigation, project manager posting, and budget work session dates.
Administrator Lehner reported that the Twin Lakes Park goat mitigation crew had pulled the goats out and would review future mitigation plans, that the project manager posting was still in progress, and that budget work sessions were scheduled for August 9, August 23, and August 29 if needed.
Administrator updates were given; no motion was recorded.
- administrator update
- goat mitigation
- project manager
- budget work sessions
Discussion only
p. 14p. 4p. 4p. 4
10aOld Business
Old business.
No old business.
- old business
No action
PDFp. 4
10b1Resolution 2023-37 accepting striping quotes for Old Viking Blvd, 185th, 187th and Clifton Road
Resolution 2023-37 accepting striping quotes for Old Viking Blvd, 185th, 187th and Clifton Road.
The council approved Resolution 2023-37 awarding the striping work to Sir Lines-A-Lot LLC for an estimated $42,024 and amended the resolution to include about $1,800 in engineering fees. The mayor stated there would be no assessment to residents for the striping project.
Approved and amended to include engineering fees.
- road striping
Approved
p. 1p. 5
10b2Resolution 2023-38 approving Xenon Street culvert replacement contract
Resolution 2023-38 approving installation of a new culvert on Xenon Street and authorizing a contract with Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc.
The council approved Resolution 2023-38 authorizing a contract with Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc. for the Xenon Street culvert replacement and amended the resolution to include pricing. The packet identified Dave Perkins as the low bid at $54,000 and recommended a $10,000 contingency.
Approved with the resolution amended to include pricing.
- Xenon Street culvert
Approved
p. 1p. 5
10b3Resolution 2023-39 authorizing first phase of Jasper Street patching repairs
Resolution 2023-39 authorizing the first phase of patching repairs to Jasper Street by Public Works.
Instead of pursuing a larger Jasper Street repair estimated at $1.6 million with a possible $41,000 per-property assessment, the council approved Public Works doing a first phase of patching on the two worst areas. The packet estimated phase one at $15,467 plus a $5,000 contingency, totaling $20,467.
Approved.
- Jasper Street patching
Approved
p. 1p. 5
10b4Resolution 2023-40 authorizing Memorial Park field repairs and equipment purchase
Resolution 2023-40 authorizing Memorial Park baseball and softball field repairs, safety upgrades, and replacement field maintenance equipment.
The council approved Resolution 2023-40 for Memorial Park baseball and softball field repairs, safety upgrades, and replacement field maintenance equipment. The authorization was not to exceed $13,000 and included fence work, fence toppers, foul-pole paint, and a replacement mat drag.
Approved.
- Memorial Park fields
Approved
p. 1p. 6
10b5Resolution 2023-41 approving temporary three-day on-sale liquor license for Ramsey Lions
Resolution 2023-41 approving a temporary three-day on-sale liquor license for the Ramsey Lions for the 2023 Nowthen Threshing Show.
The council approved Resolution 2023-41 for a temporary three-day on-sale liquor license for the Ramsey Lions at the 2023 Nowthen Threshing Show, contingent on receiving the original liquor license application and an insurance certificate naming the city as an additional insured.
Approved contingent on receiving the original liquor license application and insurance certificate naming the city as an additional insured.
- Ramsey Lions liquor license
- Nowthen Threshing Show
Approved with conditions
p. 2p. 6
10cItems Moved from Consent Agenda, if Needed
Items moved from consent agenda, if needed.
No items were recorded as moved from the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
No action
p. 2p. 2
10dItem not on agenda: overweight traffic on Old Viking Blvd
Council Member Fladebo raised overweight truck traffic on Old Viking Blvd during an Anoka County detour.
Council Member Fladebo raised resident complaints about large overweight vehicles using Old Viking Blvd during an Anoka County detour for County Road 5 work. Chief Deputy Jacobson was to alert Nowthen deputies, and Public Works was to post weight-limit signs.
Discussed as an item not on the agenda; deputies were to watch for heavy trucks and Public Works was to post weight-limit signs.
- Old Viking Blvd truck traffic
Discussion only
p. 6
11Adjourn
Adjournment.
The council opened the regular meeting, accepted the agenda as presented, recognized the city's July 2008 first council meeting anniversary, congratulated Chief Deputy Jacobson on his promotion, and adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
- meeting administration
Approved
PDFp. 6

Motions and votes

8 motions on the record.

M-2023-07-11-01MOTION BY MAYOR PILON TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by Pilon
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 1p. 1
M-2023-07-11-04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Fladebo
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 2p. 1
M-2023-07-11-10b1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-37 STRIPING QUOTES FOR OLD VIKING BLVD, 185TH, 187TH AND CLIFTON ROAD AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO SIR LINES-A-LOT LLC WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $42,024. AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ENGINEERING FEES FOR THIS PROJECT ON THE RESOLUTION (Estimated to be around $1,800).
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 4p. 5p. 1
M-2023-07-11-10b2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-38 APPROVING INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT ON XENON STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVE PERKINS CONTRACTING, INC. AMENDED RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE THE PRICING ON THE RESOLUTION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 5p. 5p. 1
M-2023-07-11-10b3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-39 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST PHASE OF PATCHING REPAIRS TO JASPER STREET TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 5p. 1
M-2023-07-11-10b4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 6p. 1
M-2023-07-11-10b5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-41 APPROVING A TEMPORARY THREE DAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AUGUST 18-20, 2023, TO THE RAMSEY LIONS FOR THE 2023 NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW - CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING THE ORIGINAL LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE NAMING THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED.
moved by Alders, seconded by Fladebo
Passed
- YPilon
- YRainville
- YFladebo
- YAlders
- YBreyen
p. 6p. 1
M-2023-07-11-11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS TO BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO ADJOURN.
moved by Alders to Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
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.

Striping sir lines a lot 42024
$42,024
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-37 STRIPING QUOTES FOR OLD VIKING BLVD, 185TH, 187TH AND CLIFTON ROAD AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO SIR LINES-A-LOT LLC WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $42,024. AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ENGINEERING FEES FOR THIS PROJECT ON THE RESOLUTION (Estimated to be around $1,800). Passed(5 AYES)
p. 4
Striping engineering fees 1800
$1,800
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-37 STRIPING QUOTES FOR OLD VIKING BLVD, 185TH, 187TH AND CLIFTON ROAD AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO SIR LINES-A-LOT LLC WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $42,024. AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ENGINEERING FEES FOR THIS PROJECT ON THE RESOLUTION (Estimated to be around $1,800). Passed(5 AYES)
p. 5
Xenon culvert dave perkins 54000
$54,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-38 APPROVING INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT ON XENON STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVE PERKINS CONTRACTING, INC. AMENDED RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE THE PRICING ON THE RESOLUTION. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 69
Xenon culvert contingency 10000
$10,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-38 APPROVING INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT ON XENON STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVE PERKINS CONTRACTING, INC. AMENDED RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE THE PRICING ON THE RESOLUTION. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 69
Jasper phase one base 15467
$15,467
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-39 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST PHASE OF PATCHING REPAIRS TO JASPER STREET TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 75
Jasper phase one contingency 5000
$5,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-39 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST PHASE OF PATCHING REPAIRS TO JASPER STREET TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 75
Jasper phase one total 20467
$20,467
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-39 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST PHASE OF PATCHING REPAIRS TO JASPER STREET TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 75
Memorial park field repairs nte 13000
$13,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 81
Memorial park fence work 5400
$5,400
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 80
Memorial park fence toppers 1963
$1,963
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 80
Memorial park paint 620
$620
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 80
Memorial park mat drag 635
$635
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 80
Memorial park softball additional 1120
$1,120
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-40 AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELD REPAIRS AND SAFETY UPGRADES AND PUCHASING REPLACEMENT FIELD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 80
Ramsey lions insurance per occurrence 1000000
$1,000,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-41 APPROVING A TEMPORARY THREE DAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AUGUST 18-20, 2023, TO THE RAMSEY LIONS FOR THE 2023 NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW - CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING THE ORIGINAL LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE NAMING THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 83
Ramsey lions insurance aggregate 2000000
$2,000,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-41 APPROVING A TEMPORARY THREE DAY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AUGUST 18-20, 2023, TO THE RAMSEY LIONS FOR THE 2023 NOWTHEN THRESHING SHOW - CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING THE ORIGINAL LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE NAMING THE CITY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED. Passed(5 AYES)
p. 85

Prior history on this business

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

The mayor mentioned the city had its first official City Council Meeting and had the swearing in of the first city council on July 8, 2008. In a night they believe it would be celebration, the council was told they had to pay for a fire truck immediately and because they were a city, $40,000 in insurance needed to be paid in full immediately or there would be no insurance coverage on city property.
— Mayor Pilon
What this is about
The mayor recalled the first official City Council meeting in July 2008 and unexpected immediate costs for a fire truck and insurance.
p. 1
Related history
The records I searched do not contain the July 8, 2008 first City Council meeting minutes or any prior decision matching the recollection about an immediate fire truck payment or a $40,000 insurance payment due that night. The search results returned only unrelated 2026 packet items, such as prosecuting services, liquor licenses, equipment purchases, and other administrative resolutions. They do not confirm or contradict the mayor’s recollection of the city’s first official meeting or the unexpected startup costs described.
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- Mar 10, 2026Council may also appoint a council liaison who shall be a non-voting member who is not counted for quorum purposes. B. T
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 # RESOLUTI
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 ## RESOLUT
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 #### RESOL
At the May meeting, council wanted to know if this culvert could qualify for a bridge grant. According to Public Works Supervisor, Joe Glaze, it does not as it is only one culvert, not two. Therefore, it does not qualify as a bridge.
— Scott Lehner
What this is about
The culvert discussion referred back to the May meeting question about whether the Xenon Street culvert could qualify for a bridge grant.
p. 69
Related history
The records searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching the specific recollection that, at a May meeting, council asked whether the Xenon Street culvert could qualify for a bridge grant, or that Public Works Supervisor Joe Glaze advised it would not qualify because it was a single culvert rather than two. The closest related records are from the April 14, 2026 meeting, where the clerk reported that a road/bridge infrastructure grant request had been sent through Senator Tom Emmer’s office for the 2027 budget, and separately reported that Public Works would replace a culvert on 218th Avenue in-house rather than hiring a contractor because it would cost significantly less. Those records do not identify Xenon Street, do not discuss bridge-grant eligibility for a culvert, and do not record a formal council vote on that question.
- Mar 10, 2026## Memo From Public Works ### Brush Cutters Attachments Unlimited - After talking with the factory, Attachments Unlimite
- Feb 24, 20261/16/26, 7:40 AM Google Maps 21360 Xenon St NW Nowthen Shop will be located inside large large pole building on the nort
- Apr 14, 2026Nowthen City Office 8188 199th Ave. NW Nowthen MN, 55330 (763)-441-1347 <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeti
- May 12, 2026## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another e
- Apr 14, 2026## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another e
The council had been hoping with the last census, the city would meet the population goal of 5,000+ people so the city would qualify for state aid to help fund the maintenance needed for this road, however, that was not the case.
— Mayor Pilon
What this is about
The Jasper Street discussion recalled the council's prior hope that census population would make the city eligible for state aid.
p. 5
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion specifically matching the recollection that the city hoped the last census would put Nowthen over 5,000 residents to qualify for state road aid. The records do show related discussion about Jasper Street being too costly for the city without outside funding. At the April 14, 2026 meeting materials, the clerk update said a road grant request had been sent through Senator Emmer’s office for possible inclusion in the 2027 road and bridge infrastructure budget, and noted that if approved, “the Jasper Street project could move forward, as it is too expensive for the city to do at this time.” Around the same time, Jasper Street was discussed as a possible alternate bid item in the 2026 overlay project, with Jasper patching estimated at $43,000; the April 14 and May 12, 2026 records indicate council could decide whether to include it when bids came back.
- May 12, 2026Waco Street in Westpahl Country Acres, 215th Avenue and Waco Street in the Morton Farm Preserve subdivision, 224th Court
- Apr 14, 2026Waco Street in Westpahl Country Acres, 215th Avenue and Waco Street in the Morton Farm Preserve subdivision, 224th Court
- Apr 14, 2026Nowthen City Office 8188 199th Ave. NW Nowthen MN, 55330 (763)-441-1347 <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeti
- May 12, 2026## CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA ## RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX ## AMENDED RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE
- Apr 14, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX # RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Council member Rainville stated they have always provided them in the past and she didn't expect a problem with it.
— Council member Rainville
What this is about
The liquor-license discussion relied on Ramsey Lions having provided the required documents in past years.
p. 6
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior liquor-license decision or discussion matching this recollection about the Ramsey Lions having provided required documents in past years. The search results include references to the Nowthen Lions and to donations from the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, but they do not show a prior Ramsey Lions liquor-license approval, missing-document issue, or formal vote tied to that point.
- Feb 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 # RESOLUTI
- Jan 13, 2026NOWTHEN </figure> ### REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Agenda Item: 9c. Department: Administration/Recycle Center Requested Co
- Feb 10, 2026Council Member Rainville was attending remotely, which requires roll call votes by statute. ## 4. CONSENT AGENDA The Cou
- Jan 13, 2026Council Member Rainville was attending remotely, which requires roll call votes by statute. ## 4. CONSENT AGENDA The Cou
- 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
After nine years, the process seems to be well vetted. Last year, Lieutenant Jacobson reviewed the materials supplied to us. His perspective was that this effort has been well run in past years.
— Scott Lehner
What this is about
The car show RCA referred to the event's nine-year history as the basis for considering the process well vetted.
p. 24
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching the recollection about a car show RCA, a nine-year event history, or Lieutenant/Deputy Jacobson reviewing car show materials “last year.” The only Jacobson references in these results are from the April 14, 2026 meeting, where Chief Deputy Bill Jacobson discussed the City’s law enforcement partnership with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Bill Jacobson introduced himself; those records do not mention the car show or any review of event materials.
- May 12, 2026### a) Monthly Sheriff's Report Lieutenant Cole Bangerter presented the sheriff's office report for March 2026. Deputies
- Apr 14, 2026MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES.
- May 12, 2026#### F. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions The total pension liability for each of the cost-sharing defined benefit plans
- May 12, 2026## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another e
- May 12, 2026#### General Employees Plan Benefits General Employees Plan requires three years of service to vest. Benefits are based

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0:00 okay all of meaning to order please join us thank you
0:30 thank you president councilmember Elders here councilmember Brian here
0:39 council member vladimal I am here LP used to be LP give me the trip
0:48 title now chief chief Deputy thank you no words just fine Chief Deputy Jacobson
0:55 I'm here sir all right Chief Schmidt here
1:02 administrator Landers here and Natalie Johnson is good I'll take care of real father Mr Mayor
1:10 thank you very much and we also have Aaron Dahl Dahl and Bergen EDD joining us tonight thank you
1:19 presentation uh personal approve the agenda or amended I do want to add just a couple of
1:27 personal notes um at the beginning any other changes to the agenda
1:39 thing and hearing none now all those in favor refer to the agenda as presented hi hi hence
1:49 when it passes a couple of personal knowledge that we just mentioned off camera here this is the 15th anniversary of now then becoming a city and we've had our first
1:59 council meeting July 8th 2008. I've entered some meetings to go over some of them you're going to try and get
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