Tuesday, February 13, 2024 · 5:30 PM
Agenda
Not on file
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
The Council approved a large consent agenda, selected Rum River Consultants as building official, approved staff and firefighter compensation changes, accepted a ball field donation, ratified the URRWMO budget, approved several training items, raised newsletter ad rates, and separately approved the SafeAssure agreement.
31 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order / Approve Agenda
Call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of agenda.
The Council amended the agenda by pulling the SafeAssure service agreement from consent item 3G and moving it to item 9C1, then approved the agenda as amended.
Agenda approved as amended; item 3G was pulled from consent and moved to 9C1.
2Public Forum
Public forum for residents and speakers.
Senator Eric Lucero gave a legislative preview during public forum. Brady Kreger asked that public works staff receive grader training and offered to meet with staff; the Mayor directed Administrator Lehner to coordinate a spring meeting with him.
Senator Lucero spoke during public forum, and Brady Kreger offered to meet with public works staff about grading gravel roads.
3aApprove prior meeting minutes
Approval of prior minutes listed on the consent agenda.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3bApprove claims and Treasurer's Report
Claims and Treasurer's Report for December and January.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3cApprove 4th Quarter Financial Report
Fourth quarter financial report.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3dApprove Generator Power Systems contract
Generator Power Systems contract.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3eAccept Anoka Ramsey Athletic Gambling Funds
Acceptance of Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association lawful gambling funds.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3fApprove Broadband Development Agreement with Comcast
Broadband Development Agreement with Comcast.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3gApprove SafeAssure Consultants service agreement
Service agreement with SafeAssure Consultants.
After pulling SafeAssure from consent, the Council discussed OSHA training, written procedures, documentation, and whether firefighters receive similar training, then approved the 12-month agreement beginning March 1, 2024.
Pulled from consent agenda and approved later as item 9C1.
3hApprove budget amendment to establish Gambling Fund
Budget amendment to establish Gambling Fund.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3iApprove purchase of 3-step rolling ladder for Recycling Center
Purchase of rolling ladder for Recycling Center.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, covering prior minutes, claims and Treasurer’s Reports, the fourth-quarter financial report, generator maintenance, gambling-fund acceptance and budget transfer, the Comcast broadband development agreement, and a Recycling Center rolling ladder purchase. SafeAssure was removed from consent for separate discussion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
4Engineering
Engineering report or business.
No engineering business was presented.
5Fire Department
Fire Department report.
The Mayor presented Chief Schmidt’s January report showing 19 incidents, a 12-minute 6-second average response time, no fire dollar loss, notable medical and crash calls, and successful implementation of the First Due records management system.
Monthly report presented; no vote recorded on this report.
6Sheriff's Department
Meet the deputies and Sheriff's Department report.
The Sheriff’s Office reported 104 January calls for service and reviewed Bar None calls, a school-bus stop-arm violation, crashes, and a suspected overdose. Deputy Hoefs was introduced as Nowthen’s newest deputy, Deputy Fjeld returned for a second year, and the City recognized Deputy Fjeld for his December 3, 2023 ice-rescue response.
Sheriff's report was presented, Deputy Hoefs was introduced, and Deputy Fjeld was recognized.
7Planning and Zoning
Planning and zoning update.
New City Planner Cindy Nash reported on pending and withdrawn planning matters, including the Sota Solar IUP hearing, the incomplete Northern Crane IUP, withdrawal of the Pinnaker Road subdivision application, preliminary Mackenzie Hills discussions, escrow and consultant-expense ordinance work, and zoning ordinance cleanup.
Planner Nash gave a monthly update; no formal action was taken under this item.
8Administrator Update
Administrator update, including open Fire Chief position.
Administrator Lehner reported that the City had begun the process for a new Nowthen Fire Department chief and planned to meet with John Ehret to discuss what the chief position should look like and how to recruit for it.
Administrator Lehner reported that the fire chief recruitment process had started.
9A1Attorney Glaser process for uncompliant properties
Attorney Glaser process for uncompliant properties.
Several old business items remained open: Administrator Lehner was to follow up again on Attorney Glaser and uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance still needed a work session, and fee schedule changes were to be handled as an ordinance amendment at a special meeting on February 28.
Administrator Lehner was to follow up; no vote recorded.
9A2ATV Ordinance Update
ATV ordinance update.
Several old business items remained open: Administrator Lehner was to follow up again on Attorney Glaser and uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance still needed a work session, and fee schedule changes were to be handled as an ordinance amendment at a special meeting on February 28.
Still in process; a work session needs to be scheduled.
9A3Approve building official contract
Select building official, code enforcement, and septic compliance contractor.
The Council approved Rum River Consultants as the City Building Official effective March 1, 2024, after staff compared Rum River Consultants and MNSPECT. Council and staff thanked Rum River Consultants for attending and for helping with streamlining questions.
Rum River Consultants was approved as City Building Official effective March 1, 2024.
9A4Fee Schedule Changes
Fee schedule changes.
Several old business items remained open: Administrator Lehner was to follow up again on Attorney Glaser and uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance still needed a work session, and fee schedule changes were to be handled as an ordinance amendment at a special meeting on February 28.
To be presented as an ordinance amendment at a special meeting on February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
9A5Approve COLA and merit increases
COLA and merit increases for city staff.
The Council approved Administrator Lehner’s recommended distribution of staff compensation increases, with COLA effective January 1, 2024 and merit increases effective February 1, 2024. The Council later left a separate action item to clarify the process and expectations for year-end reviews, COLA, and merit increases.
COLA approved effective January 1, 2024; merit increases approved effective February 1, 2024.
9A6Personnel Policy Phase 1
Personnel Policy Phase 1 final decisions.
The Council made final Phase 1 Personnel Policy decisions: employees leaving in good standing will be paid all accrued, unused PTO; PTO deficits will be capped at 40 hours; the new PTO accrual plan applies to employees hired after November 1, 2024 as written in the minutes; and Option A was selected for new employees with a maximum of 33 PTO days.
Council made final Phase 1 decisions on PTO payout, PTO deficit cap, hire-date applicability, and accrual option.
9B1Approve ball field improvements donation
Ball field improvements donation.
The Council accepted an anonymous donation for a sprinkler system and baseball-field work at Nowthen Memorial Park. Discussion covered the well, controls in the garage, maintenance, fertilizer timing, and documenting sprinkler lines for fireworks and rental responsibilities.
Donation accepted, with follow-up action items for a schematic drawing and rental form updates.
9B2Approve Upper Rum River Watershed 2025 Budget
Upper Rum River Watershed 2025 budget.
The Council approved the Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization’s 2025 budget and directed Council Member Breyen to notify Jamie that Nowthen had ratified it.
2025 URRWMO budget ratified.
9B3Authorize Deputy Clerk Johnson to attend MCFOA
Deputy Clerk Johnson attendance at MCFOA conference.
The Council authorized Deputy Clerk Johnson to register for and attend the MCFOA conference in St. Cloud March 19-22, 2024, not to exceed $1,200, with Administrator Lehner and Deputy Clerk Johnson to select classes and forward the list to Council.
Approved not to exceed $1,200; Administrator Lehner and Deputy Clerk Johnson were to choose classes and forward the list to Council.
9B4Approve firefighter compensation increases
Firefighter compensation increases.
The Council approved firefighter compensation-rate increases authorized by the NFD policy and thanked the firefighters for serving Nowthen and surrounding areas.
Firefighter compensation-rate increases approved.
9B5Approve City Day on the Hill attendance
City Day on the Hill attendance.
The Council approved Administrator Lehner, Mayor Pilon, and Council members to attend City Day on the Hill on March 7, 2024, at $125 per attendee plus mileage and stipend.
Attendance approved for Administrator Lehner, Mayor Pilon, and Council members.
9B6Approve Council Member Fladebo Elected Leaders Institute attendance
Council Member Fladebo attendance at LMC Elected Leaders Institute.
The Council approved Council Member Fladebo’s LMC Elected Leaders Institute training. The minutes note she had been signed up for the Plymouth cohort but, due to illness, would attend the Alexandria cohort instead.
Approved for Council Member Fladebo to attend the Alexandria cohort after illness prevented Plymouth attendance.
9B7Approve newsletter advertising fee increase
Newsletter advertising fee increase.
The Council approved a $25 increase in each newsletter advertising category, setting new rates at $100, $175, $250, and $375. Discussion noted newsletter costs exceeded ad revenue, and staff was directed to obtain printing and mailing quotes and track staff time.
Advertising rates increased; staff was directed to get printing and mailing quotes and track staff time.
9CItems moved from consent agenda
Items moved from consent agenda, if needed.
After pulling SafeAssure from consent, the Council discussed OSHA training, written procedures, documentation, and whether firefighters receive similar training, then approved the 12-month agreement beginning March 1, 2024.
Item 3G was moved here and approved as the SafeAssure agreement.
10Adjourn
Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
17 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY DAN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO BE THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL EFFECTIVE 3-1-24.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY DAN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO BE THE CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL EFFECTIVE 3-1-24.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Dan
M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COLA INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 AND MERIT INCREASES EFFECTIVE 2-1-24 AS RECOMMENDED BY ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER AND INCLUDED IN THE 2024 BUDGET.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF COLA INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 AND MERIT INCREASES EFFECTIVE 2-1-24 AS RECOMMENDED BY ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER AND INCLUDED IN THE 2024 BUDGET.
moved by Alders, seconded by Rainville
M5MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO GO WITH ALL ACCRUED, UNUSED HOURS WILL BE PAID OUT TO AN EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING.
MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO GO WITH ALL ACCRUED, UNUSED HOURS WILL BE PAID OUT TO AN EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Fladebo
M6MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO CAP PTO DEFICIET AT 40 HOURS.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Alders
M7MOTION BY MAYOR ALDERS, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO STATE THE NEW PTO ACCRUAL EFFECTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 2024.
MOTION BY MAYOR ALDERS, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO STATE THE NEW PTO ACCRUAL EFFECTIVE FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 2024.
moved by Alders, seconded by Breyen
M8MOTION BY MAYOR BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO USE OPTION A: ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES CAPING THE MAX PTO DAYS AT 33.
MOTION BY MAYOR BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO USE OPTION A: ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES CAPING THE MAX PTO DAYS AT 33.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M9MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX ACCEPTING AN ANYONYMOUS DONATION OF A SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND FIELD WORK FOR THE BASEBALL FIELD AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX ACCEPTING AN ANYONYMOUS DONATION OF A SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND FIELD WORK FOR THE BASEBALL FIELD AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Alders
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX UPPER RUM RIVER WATERSHED 2025 BUDGET.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX UPPER RUM RIVER WATERSHED 2025 BUDGET.
moved by Fladebo, seconded by Breyen
M11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX APPROVING DEPUTY CLERK JOHNSON TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE MCFOA CONFERENCE IN ST. CLOUD, MARCH 19-22, 2024 NOT TO EXCEED $1,200.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX APPROVING DEPUTY CLERK JOHNSON TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE MCFOA CONFERENCE IN ST. CLOUD, MARCH 19-22, 2024 NOT TO EXCEED $1,200.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
M12MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN FIRE FIGHTER COMPENSATION RATES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NOWTHEN CITY COUNCIL IN THE NFD POLICY.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN FIRE FIGHTER COMPENSATION RATES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NOWTHEN CITY COUNCIL IN THE NFD POLICY.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
M13MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX APPROVING ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER, MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND CITY DAY ON THE HILL, THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2024 AT A COST OF $125, PLUS MILEAGE AND STIPEND PER ATTENDEE.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024- XX APPROVING ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER, MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND CITY DAY ON THE HILL, THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2024 AT A COST OF $125, PLUS MILEAGE AND STIPEND PER ATTENDEE.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
M14Approval of Resolution 2024-XX Approving Further Education for Council Member Fladebo through the LMC to attend the Alexandria Cohort February 23-24, 2024 with a fee of $350, mileage and hotel accommodations.
M15MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE A $25 INCREASE IN EACH ADVERTISING CATEGORIES IN THE CITY NEWLETTER. THE NEW RATES WILL BE: 1/8 PAGE, $100, 1/4 PAGE $175, 1/2 PAGE $250 AND FULL PAGE $375.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE A $25 INCREASE IN EACH ADVERTISING CATEGORIES IN THE CITY NEWLETTER. THE NEW RATES WILL BE: 1/8 PAGE, $100, 1/4 PAGE $175, 1/2 PAGE $250 AND FULL PAGE $375.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Fladebo
M20MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SAFE ASSURE CONSULTANTS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2024 FOR 12 MONTHS.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SAFE ASSURE CONSULTANTS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2024 FOR 12 MONTHS.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M21MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO.
moved by Fladebo
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.
January adjusted bank total
$3,284,724
December adjusted bank total
$3,827,435
2023 general fund total expenditures
$2,048,376
Decrease in total city cash and investments
$425,762
Generator maintenance annual total
$1,260
Generator maintenance Attachment A
$655
Generator maintenance Attachment B
$605
Quarterly gambling net profit
$59,112
Comcast broadband total project budget
$8,498,043
City broadband contribution cap
$950,000
Comcast broadband contribution
$4,998,630
SafeAssure 12-month agreement
$1,858
Rolling ladder approximate price
$479
Rolling ladder not-to-exceed amount
$600
Rum River hourly rate
$90
RRC new residential septic system rate
$350
RRC tank replacement and holding tank rate
$175
Budgeted staff merit increases
$10,870
Staff COLA percentage
$4
URRWMO total 2025 budget
$45,946
Nowthen share of URRWMO 2025 budget
$9,735
Deputy Clerk MCFOA conference cap
$1,200
MCFOA registration fee listed in RCA
$475
Chad Fossum firefighter rate
$22
Isaac Schulz firefighter rate
$21
Mike Suchy firefighter captain rate
$24
Ray Junge firefighter rate
$19
Luke Niemela firefighter rate
$18
City Day on the Hill per-attendee cost
$125
Prior-year newsletter spending
$8,000
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
Also, after watching the last meeting, Administrator Lehner wanted to verify that his words were accurate. Council members may have access to staff, however, it must go through the city administrator.
— Administrator Lehner
What this is about
Council was recalling a prior meeting discussion and the need to confirm what staff direction had been given about council access to staff.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about council members’ access to staff needing to go through the city administrator. The search results included unrelated uses of the word “access,” such as land-use consultation procedures, BCA system access, and property access requirements, but not council direction on staff communications. Based on these results, I cannot confirm from the provided records that a formal vote or specific prior staff direction was recorded on this point.
Recent adopted ordinance amendments are not all included within the Zoning Ordinance. Gathering information needed to include these adopted amendments within the ordinance.
— Planner Nash
What this is about
The planner referenced recently adopted zoning ordinance amendments that had not yet been incorporated into the ordinance text.
The records show a likely example of the “recent adopted ordinance amendments” Planner Nash was referring to: Ordinance No. 2025-09, “An Ordinance Amending the City of Nowthen Zoning Ordinance Related to Cannabis,” appears in both the March 24, 2026 packet and the April 14, 2026 meeting packet. That ordinance amended Section 11-3-8 of the Zoning Ordinance to add “Lower Potency Hemp Edible Retailer” and replace provisions for “Cannabis Retail Business,” including state licensing requirements and buffer distances from schools, daycares/residential treatment facilities, and certain park attractions. The search results do not show the meeting at which Ordinance 2025-09 was adopted, the vote outcome, or a separate action formally incorporating it into the codified Zoning Ordinance text. Other results include zoning-related excerpts used in variance or land-use materials, and a 2026 fee schedule ordinance, but those do not directly document the codification issue Planner Nash described.
Council Member Rainville thanked staff for all the work put into the comparison of the two companies, and thanked RRC for the wonderful presentation at the last meeting.
— Council Member Rainville
What this is about
The building official decision relied on presentations from a prior Council meeting and follow-up comparison work.
The records I searched do not contain a prior building official decision or earlier Council presentation matching this recollection. The search results include unrelated 2026 items involving Council Member Rainville, but they do not show a prior RRC presentation, a comparison of two building official companies, or a recorded vote/decision on that issue.
WHEREAS, The cost to produce this newsletter has increased over the years and it is to be noted that we have not had an increase for ads placed in the newsletter for 8 years or more, and;
What this is about
The newsletter fee discussion recalled that advertising rates had not been increased for many years.
The records show a partial match. At the January 13, 2026 meeting, the packet included a proposed resolution on non-profit organizations’ advertising fees in the Nowthen Newsletter. It stated there was no formal language on whether those fees should be waived, noted that the newsletter is expensive to produce, print, and mail, and proposed allowing non-profits up to a 1/4-page advertisement at no cost, with larger ads charged according to the City fee schedule. The search result does not include a completed vote record. A related item appeared at the March 10, 2026 meeting, where the packet included a proposed resolution authorizing payment for the 2026 spring and fall newsletters, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $8,650 plus advertising revenues collected. However, the records searched do not show a prior decision or discussion specifically stating that newsletter advertising rates had not been increased for “8 years or more.”
Back to Action Item not answered. What is the process for the COLA and Merit increases with respect to year end evaluations? This needs to be clarified as it changed from 2023 and 2024.
What this is about
The Council recalled that the COLA and merit process had changed between 2023 and 2024 and needed clarification for future years.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about changes to the COLA and merit increase process between 2023 and 2024, or how those increases relate to year-end evaluations. The search results instead relate to other 2026 topics, including performance measurement surveys, drug testing compliance, recycling center hours, security updates, debt service fund closures, equipment sale, and LED lighting. Based on these results, I cannot confirm from the provided records when or how the COLA/merit process changed, or whether Council previously gave formal direction on it.
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Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-02-13)
Packet · Tuesday, February 13, 2024
189 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-02-13)
Minutes · Tuesday, February 13, 2024
48 pages
Meeting recording
YouTube
Transcript · 1406 segments · 3:37:14
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