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Nowthen City Council meeting, April 9, 2024

City Council

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 · 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 consent items, advanced the Waco-area road project and assessment hearing, amended C-1 home-occupation rules, approved the SotaSolar IUP, changed the city insurance agent to Corporate Four, approved compost-class spending, and reviewed the ACFPC 2025 budget.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order

    Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of agenda.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    The agenda was approved as presented.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)1\. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance · Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVEILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  2. 2Public Forum

    Public forum for residents to address City governmental topics.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    No one spoke during public forum.

    • public forum
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)2\. Public Forum The public forum is intended to afford the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)## 2. PUBLIC FORUM NONE

  3. 3aApproval of March 12 council minutes and March 18 work session minutes

    Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024, and Work Session March 18, 2024.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes March12, 2024, and Work Session March 18, 2024.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  4. 3bApproval of Claims March 10, 2024 - April 5, 2024

    Approval of Claims March 10, 2024 - April 5, 2024.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda; no claims total was visible in the provided OCR.

    • consent agenda
    • claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)b. Approval of Claims March 10th, 2024 - April 5th, 2024.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  5. 3cAccept resignation of Fire Fighter Haily Artman

    Accept the resignation of Fire Fighter Haily Artman.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    • fire department staffing
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)c. Accept the Resignation of Fire Fighter Haily Artman.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  6. 3dAccept retirement notice for Fire Captain Mike Suchy

    Accept the official notice of retirement for Fire Captain Mike Suchy.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    • fire department staffing
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)d. Accept the official notice of Retirement for Fire Captain Mike Suchy.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  7. 3eEducational opportunities for Administrator and Council

    Educational opportunities for City Administrator and City Council Members.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    Approved as part of the consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    • training
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)e. Educational Opportunities for City Administrator and City Council Members.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  8. 4a-1Rogers Lake Road Project plans/specifications and bid advertisement

    Rogers Lake Road project: approve plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids.

    The council approved plans and specifications and ordered bid advertising for the Waco Street, Waco Drive, 182nd Avenue and Ventre Lane project, then approved declaring costs and preparing notice for the assessment hearing. Discussion focused on the May bid and hearing schedule, estimated project costs, the planned assessment approach for 18 properties, and whether one commercial-use property with a CUP should be assessed differently; the minutes say the council ultimately decided all properties would be assessed the same.

    Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids.

    • Rogers Lake Road project
    • Waco Street project
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)a. Rogers Lake Road Project (Waco St, Waco Dr, 182nd Ave & Ventre Ln) \- RCA/Resolution 2024-XX to approve Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLULTION 2024-XX APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  9. 4a-2Rogers Lake Road Project assessment hearing and notice

    Rogers Lake Road project: declare costs to be assessed, prepare assessment hearing, and notice hearing.

    The council approved plans and specifications and ordered bid advertising for the Waco Street, Waco Drive, 182nd Avenue and Ventre Lane project, then approved declaring costs and preparing notice for the assessment hearing. Discussion focused on the May bid and hearing schedule, estimated project costs, the planned assessment approach for 18 properties, and whether one commercial-use property with a CUP should be assessed differently; the minutes say the council ultimately decided all properties would be assessed the same.

    Council approved declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation and notice of the assessment hearing.

    • Rogers Lake Road project
    • Waco Street project
    • assessment
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)\- RCA/Resolution 2024-XX to Declare Costs to be Assessed, Prepare for Assessment Hearing and Notice of Hearing.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)### MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN AND SECONDED BY FLADEBO APPROVING RESOLUTION 2024-XX DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDING PREPERATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARING AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)## VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED. (remove action item regarding other properties with CUP)

  10. 5aFire Department monthly report

    Monthly Fire Department report.

    Mayor Pilon presented the March fire and sheriff reports because Chief Schmidt and Chief Deputy Jacobson were not in attendance. The reports covered fire calls, response time, notable incidents, sheriff calls for service, Bar None calls, and several noteworthy law-enforcement incidents.

    The report was presented; no council action was recorded.

    • fire department report
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)## 5. Fire Department a. Monthly Reportp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)### 5. FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Dave Schmidt not in attendance. The report was presented by Mayor Pilon.

  11. 6aSheriff's Department monthly report

    Monthly Sheriff's Department report.

    Mayor Pilon presented the March fire and sheriff reports because Chief Schmidt and Chief Deputy Jacobson were not in attendance. The reports covered fire calls, response time, notable incidents, sheriff calls for service, Bar None calls, and several noteworthy law-enforcement incidents.

    The report was presented; no council action was recorded.

    • sheriff report
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)6\. Sheriff's Department a. Monthly Reportp. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)### 6. SHERIFF' REPORT Chief Deputy Jacobson was not in attendance. The report was presented by Mayor Pilon.

  12. 7aOrdinance amendment: home occupations in C-1 Commercial District

    Ordinance amendment regarding home occupations related to the C-1 zoning district.

    The council approved an ordinance amendment allowing home occupations in the C-1 Commercial District. The minutes explain that the issue was brought forward because the city had allowed home occupations in C-1 areas even though the zoning ordinance did not authorize them.

    Council approved the ordinance amendment.

    • home occupations in C-1
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)7\. Planning and Zoning a. Ordinance Amendment - Home occupations related to C1 zoning district.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NOWTHEN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATIONS IN THE C- 1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  13. 7bIUP for Sota Solar at 8150 Viking Blvd NW

    Interim Use Permit for Sota Solar.

    The council approved an Interim Use Permit for SotaSolar as an extended home occupation at 8150 Viking Blvd NW, conditioned on the findings of fact and record of decision. The discussion included the distinction that an IUP closes out on sale of the property, while a CUP stays with the property if the new business is the same and meets the original CUP requirements.

    Council approved the IUP conditioned upon the findings of fact and record of decision.

    • SotaSolar IUP
    Approved with conditions
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)b. IUP for Sota Solarp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATION AT 8150 VIKING BLVD N.W. CONDITIONED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORED OF DECISIONS.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  14. 8aStatus of open Fire Chief position

    Status of open Fire Chief position.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    Council received an update; no final action was recorded.

    • fire chief hiring
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)8\. Administrator Update a. Status of open Fire Chief position.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)A. Update on the Fire Chief Position - A meeting was held with the State Fire Marshall, Chief Schmidt, the Mayor, and Administrator Lehner to discuss options, a job description, etc. A report will be back to the council once some options are ready.

  15. 8bPublic Works meeting with Brady Kreger about grading

    Action item from 2/13/24: Administrator Lehner to coordinate a time for Public Works to meet with Brady Kreger about grading.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The prior action item was reported completed.

    • road grading
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)b. ACTION ITEM FROM 2/13/24 - Administrator Lehner to coordinate a time for Public Works to meet with Brady Kreger about grading. HAS BEEN COMPLETED 03/20/2024p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)B. Action Item from 2/13/24 Meeting: Public Works staff met with Brady Kreger on March 20th, 2024 regarding road grading. It was a robust conversation with most of the suggestions public works is already doing. It was a good meeting and thank you to Mr. Kreger.

  16. 8cTeam building event

    Team building event.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    Council discussed whether public funds could be used; no approval was recorded.

    • team building
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)c. Team building event.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)C. Possible Team Building Event with the Chamber of Commerce going to a Twins Game. This is something that has not been done in the past, yet beneficial for teams and used in many corporations.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)After discussing the optics to the public, what happens if door prizes are won, cost of $55 is more than a regular game, etc. The mayor felt that public money should not be spent on something like this.

  17. 8dCapital Improvement Meeting reminder

    Capital Improvement Meeting reminder.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    This update was recorded in the minutes under Administrator's Update.

    • capital improvement planning
    Discussion only
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)D. Reminder: Capital Improvement Meeting May 6th with a 6:00 pm start.

  18. 8ePinnaker Road culvert update

    Culvert on Pinnaker Road update.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The administrator reported emergency repair work and cost; no separate motion was recorded.

    • Pinnaker Road culvert
    Discussion only
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)E. Culvert on Pinnaker Update: The Sheriff's department notified the city about a culvert failure on Pinnaker Road.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)The project will cost the city approximately $ 30,000.

  19. 8fFinal audit presentation

    Final audit presentation timing.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The administrator reported that the final audit presentation would occur in May.

    • audit
    Discussion only
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)F. Final Audit presentation will be at the May city council meeting.

  20. 8gConduit bond for senior housing in St. Francis

    Conduit bond for senior housing in St. Francis.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The item was discussed as a future public hearing and resolution for May.

    • senior housing conduit bond
    Discussion only
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)G. Conduit bond for Senior Housing in St. Francis. This is an opportunity to use the city's bonding ability to receive up to $50,000 for letting the Senior Housing project in St. Francis use Nowthen's bonds.

  21. 8hRum River Consulting update on open MnSpect permits

    Rum River Consulting update on open permits from MnSpect.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The administrator gave an update; no council action was recorded.

    • building permits
    • Rum River Consulting
    Discussion only
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)H. Rum River Consulting update on open permits from MnSpect. There were 128 not closed, Andy and Carri went through them and gave a worst-case scenario of potential cost of $19,620. This is only if they call for inspection and have not expired.

  22. 9a1Attorney Glaser process for uncompliant properties

    Attorney Glaser process for uncompliant properties.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    Council noted there was still no response.

    • uncompliant properties
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)1\. Attorney Glaser Process for Uncompliant Properties - Attorney Ruppe has contacted him. Still no response.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)1\. Attorney Glaser process for uncompliant properties. Still no response.

  23. 9a2ATV Ordinance Update

    ATV Ordinance Update.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The update remains in process and a work session needs to be scheduled.

    • ATV ordinance
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)2\. ATV Ordinance Update.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)2\. ATV Ordinance Update - Still in process, need to schedule a work session to discuss and update.

  24. 9a3Memorial Park sprinkler schematic

    Action item from 2/13/24: Council Member Breyen to get schematic drawing after sprinklers installed at Memorial Park.

    The council received updates on the open Fire Chief position, the completed road-grading meeting with Brady Kreger, a possible team-building event, the May capital improvement meeting, the Pinnaker Road culvert repair, the May audit presentation, a possible St. Francis senior-housing conduit bond, open MnSpect permits now being reviewed through Rum River Consulting, uncompliant properties, the ATV ordinance, and the Memorial Park sprinkler schematic.

    The action item remains pending until the sprinkler work is completed.

    • Memorial Park
    • baseball fields
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)3\. ACTION ITEM FROM 2/13/24 - Council Member Breyen to get schematic drawing after sprinklers installed at Memorial Park.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)3\. Action Item from 2/13/24 - Council Member Breyen to provide schematic drawing after sprinklers are installed at Memorial Park Baseball Fields. This will be completed once the work is completed.

  25. 9b1Change agent of record for insurance

    Discuss changing the Agent of Record for Liability Insurance and Workman's Compensation.

    The council approved changing the city's insurance agent of record to Corporate Four effective April 10, 2024. Council Member Rainville thanked Deputy Clerk Johnson for looking out for the city's best interests.

    Council approved changing the agent of record to Corporate Four effective April 10, 2024.

    • insurance agent of record
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)1\. Discuss changing the Agent of Record for Liability Insurance and Workman's Compensation.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE CHANGING THE AGENT OF RECORD TO CORPORATE FOUR EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2024.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  26. 9b2Compost Class

    Compost Class.

    The council approved spending for composting classes and related starter tools and supplies, not to exceed $300. The discussion tied the classes to the SCORE grant and noted that home composting is more appropriate for Nowthen than shared composting stations.

    Council approved the item, although the motion text in the minutes appears to have been copied from a prior bicycle item.

    • compost classes
    • recycling
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)2\. Compost Class.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)2\) Approve Resolution 2024-XX Authorizing staff to pay the instructor of a composting class and the purchase of composting starter tool and supplies not to exceed $300.00p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  27. 9b3Anoka County Fire Protection Council

    Anoka County Fire Protection Council.

    The council reviewed the Anoka County Fire Protection Council's 2025 proposed budget. Mayor Pilon said this was the first year cities had an opportunity to review it before the vote, and said he would vote affirmatively at the April 26 Fire Protection meeting.

    Council reviewed the proposed budget and the mayor said he would vote affirmatively at the Fire Protection meeting.

    • Anoka County Fire Protection Council
    Discussion only
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)3\. Anoka County Fire Protection Council.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)3\) Review of the Anoka County Fire Protection Council 2025 Proposed Budget. Mayor Pilon stated this is the first year that cities have had a chance to review prior to it being voted on.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)The mayor will vote affirmatively on April 26th 2024 at the Fire Protection Meeting.

  28. 9b4Listing of events for Nowthen Historical Power Association

    Listing of events for Nowthen Historical Power Association.

    The packet included the Nowthen Historical Power Association's annual notice of five planned 2024 public events under its CUP and IUP, but the minutes do not record any council discussion or action on that item.

    The minutes do not record discussion or action on this agenda item.

    • Nowthen Historical Power Association
    No action
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)4\. Listing of events for Nowthen Historical Power Association.p. 125Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)The listing of events planned for 2024 are as follows:

  29. 9cItems moved from consent agenda

    Items moved from consent agenda, if needed.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    No items were recorded as moved from the consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    No action
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)c) ITEMS MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF NEEDED)p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  30. 10Adjourn

    Adjourn.

    The council opened the meeting, approved the agenda, had no public forum speakers, and approved the consent agenda covering prior minutes, claims, two fire department personnel items, and education opportunities. No consent items were moved out for separate discussion, and the meeting later adjourned.

    The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)10\. Adjournp. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY PILON TO ADJOURN. Meeting Adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record.

  • M-2024-04-09-01MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVEILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVEILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by RAINVEILLE

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY RAINVEILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-02MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by FLADEBO

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-03MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLULTION 2024-XX APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLULTION 2024-XX APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLULTION 2024-XX APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN AND SECONDED BY FLADEBO APPROVING RESOLUTION 2024-XX DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDING PREPERATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARING AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by FLADEBO

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)### MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN AND SECONDED BY FLADEBO APPROVING RESOLUTION 2024-XX DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDING PREPERATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARING AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)## VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED. (remove action item regarding other properties with CUP)p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-05MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NOWTHEN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATIONS IN THE C- 1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NOWTHEN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATIONS IN THE C- 1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF NOWTHEN ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATIONS IN THE C- 1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-06MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATION AT 8150 VIKING BLVD N.W. CONDITIONED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORED OF DECISIONS.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATION AT 8150 VIKING BLVD N.W. CONDITIONED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORED OF DECISIONS.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATION AT 8150 VIKING BLVD N.W. CONDITIONED UPON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORED OF DECISIONS.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-07MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE CHANGING THE AGENT OF RECORD TO CORPORATE FOUR EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2024.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE CHANGING THE AGENT OF RECORD TO CORPORATE FOUR EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2024.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE CHANGING THE AGENT OF RECORD TO CORPORATE FOUR EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2024.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-08MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY.

    moved by Fladebo, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YAlders
    • YFladebo
    p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY. 5p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)VOTING ENSUED. 5AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Alders, and Fladebo.

  • M-2024-04-09-09MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY PILON TO ADJOURN.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

    Passed
    p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY PILON TO ADJOURN. Meeting Adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

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.

  • FIN-001

    $425

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 21Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)The cost is $425 per attendee, if paid by May 2nd, ($475, May 3rd) plus hotel, meals, mileage, and stipend, not to exceed $1500 per attendee.

  • FIN-002

    $475

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 21Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)The cost is $425 per attendee, if paid by May 2nd, ($475, May 3rd) plus hotel, meals, mileage, and stipend, not to exceed $1500 per attendee.

  • FIN-003

    $1,500

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 31Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)And not to exceed $1500 per attendee to include hotel, meals, mileage, and stipend.

  • FIN-004

    $752,000

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLULTION 2024-XX APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 32Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)The Engineer's Estimate for this project remains at $752,000.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)for the city of Nowthen is $752,000 to included engineering and construction.

  • FIN-006

    $595,400

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN AND SECONDED BY FLADEBO APPROVING RESOLUTION 2024-XX DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDING PREPERATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARING AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 31Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)SOURCE OF FUNDING: It is proposed that $156,000 will be assessed to the benefitting properties. The remaining $595,400 will be paid with City funds.

  • FIN-008

    $30,000

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN AND SECONDED BY FLADEBO APPROVING RESOLUTION 2024-XX DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDING PREPERATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT HEARING AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING. Passed(5 AYES)
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)There is a $30,000 contingency for unanticipated soil issues.

  • FIN-018

    $300

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY. Passed(5AYES)
    p. 119Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)Approve Resolution 2024-XX to allow for payment of instructor and supplies for composting classes not to exceed $300.p. 6Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)2\) Approve Resolution 2024-XX Authorizing staff to pay the instructor of a composting class and the purchase of composting starter tool and supplies not to exceed $300.00

  • FIN-019

    $100

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY. Passed(5AYES)
    p. 119Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)We are requesting $300, $100 to pay the instructor and up to $200 for compost starter tools (worm casings or starter bags of compost).

  • FIN-020

    $200

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY. Passed(5AYES)
    p. 119Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)We are requesting $300, $100 to pay the instructor and up to $200 for compost starter tools (worm casings or starter bags of compost).

  • FIN-021

    $50

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ACCEPTING BICYCLES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IMMEDIATLEY. Passed(5AYES)
    p. 121Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-09)WHEREAS, the classes will be taught by Justin Logeais who will be paid fifty dollars per class, and;

Prior history on this business

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

  • It has come to the attention of the city council that the city has allowed Home Occupations in the C-1 areas not realizing it is not authorized in the zoning ordinance.

    What this is about
    Prior city practice allowing home occupations in C-1 zoning despite the ordinance not authorizing it.

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)It has come to the attention of the city council that the city has allowed Home Occupations in the C-1 areas not realizing it is not authorized in the zoning ordinance.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion specifically saying the City allowed home occupations in C-1 zoning areas despite the zoning ordinance not authorizing them. The closest matches are 2026 records about extended home occupations in the Rural Residential Agriculture district, not C-1. At the February 24, 2026 meeting, materials for a property at 8704 190th Avenue NW stated that the business use was not allowed in the RRA district except through the extended home occupation/interim use permit process. Also at the February 24, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, materials for North Roads Tire at 21360 Xenon St NW said Section 11-4-3(C) permits extended home occupations with an interim use permit, and the commission recommended approval with conditions; the March 10, 2026 Council packet included findings for that IUP. The search results do not show a formal vote outcome or any C-1-specific authorization.

    • Feb 24, 2026WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Landowner is the owner of certain real property with PID No. 29-33-25-33- 0008 located at 8704 190th
    • Mar 10, 2026Staff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of th
    • Feb 24, 2026Staff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of th
    • Mar 10, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ### CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Interim Use Permit for Extended H
    • Feb 24, 20266\. Section 11-4-3 C of the Zoning Ordinance permits Extended Home Occupations subject to obtaining an Interim Use Permi
  • B. Action Item from 2/13/24 Meeting: Public Works staff met with Brady Kreger on March 20th, 2024 regarding road grading.

    What this is about
    Public Works grading action item from the February 13, 2024 council meeting.

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)B. Action Item from 2/13/24 Meeting: Public Works staff met with Brady Kreger on March 20th, 2024 regarding road grading.

    Related history

    The records searched do not include the February 13, 2024 council minutes or a formal decision matching this action item. The cue itself indicates that, as follow-up from the February 13, 2024 meeting, Public Works staff met with Brady Kreger on March 20, 2024 regarding road grading, but the search results do not show what was discussed at that meeting or whether council took any vote. The other records found are later, general Public Works road-maintenance references, such as 2026 grading, gravel, and dust-control work, and do not appear to be the same Brady Kreger grading item.

    • Mar 10, 2026## Memo From Public Works ### Brush Cutters Attachments Unlimited - After talking with the factory, Attachments Unlimite
    • Apr 14, 2026Nowthen City Office 8188 199th Ave. NW Nowthen MN, 55330 (763)-441-1347 <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeti
    • Apr 28, 2026CASWELL ENGINEERING CO. ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS ## BIRCHWOOD ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
    • Apr 14, 2026## TITLE OF ISSUE: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-XX AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2026 DUST CONTROL APPLICATION BACKGROUND AND SUP
    • Mar 10, 2026Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 CLERK UPDATE 03-10-26 \> MN Pollutio
  • C. Possible Team Building Event with the Chamber of Commerce going to a Twins Game. This is something that has not been done in the past, yet beneficial for teams and used in many corporations.

    What this is about
    Whether the city had previously held a staff/council team-building event.

    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)C. Possible Team Building Event with the Chamber of Commerce going to a Twins Game. This is something that has not been done in the past, yet beneficial for teams and used in many corporations.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching a past staff/council team-building event, such as an outing with the Chamber of Commerce or a Twins game. The closest tangential item is a personnel-policy section in the May 5, 2025 City Council packet addressing employee travel-expense reimbursement for City business, but that does not describe or approve a team-building event.

    • May 12, 2026#### Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assura
    • Oct 28, 2025<table> <tr> <th>Easement Vacation</th> <th>Application - $250.00 Escrow - * see note below</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Wetland
    • Mar 24, 2026be stored on the back slab on the south side of the property, which is screened by trees and not visible from roads or t
    • Feb 24, 2026be stored on the back slab on the south side of the property, which is screened by trees and not visible from roads or t
    • May 12, 2026## Our Responsibility in Relation to the Financial Statement Audit As communicated in our engagement letter, our respons
  • 2\. ATV Ordinance Update - Still in process, need to schedule a work session to discuss and update.

    What this is about
    Prior ATV ordinance work that still needs a work session.

    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)2\. ATV Ordinance Update - Still in process, need to schedule a work session to discuss and update.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching an ATV ordinance update, nor do they show a work session being scheduled for that topic. The ordinance-related records returned were for other matters, including fee schedule amendments, minor subdivision procedures, Planning Commission composition, cannabis-related ordinance language, and the broader zoning ordinance update. The closest partial match is the general “Zoning Ordinance Update” status note in the April 14, 2026 meeting packet, which says drafting was underway and another committee meeting would be scheduled after preliminary sections were ready. However, that note does not mention ATVs specifically and does not record any formal council action on an ATV ordinance.

    • 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
    • Apr 14, 2026not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to
    • Mar 24, 2026not limited to the security requirements set forth in Minnesota Rule 9810.1500, as the same may be amended from time to
    • Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2026-XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE
  • 3\. Action Item from 2/13/24 - Council Member Breyen to provide schematic drawing after sprinklers are installed at Memorial Park Baseball Fields.

    What this is about
    Prior Memorial Park baseball field sprinkler action item from February 13, 2024.

    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-04-09)3\. Action Item from 2/13/24 - Council Member Breyen to provide schematic drawing after sprinklers are installed at Memorial Park Baseball Fields.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain the February 13, 2024 action item about Council Member Breyen providing a schematic drawing after sprinklers are installed at the Memorial Park baseball fields, and they do not show a prior formal decision on that specific sprinkler/schematic issue. The only Memorial Park-related match in the results is unrelated: at the January 13, 2026 meeting, Council approved Resolution 2026-08 to purchase a memorial plaque not to exceed $350 and dedicate the Memorial Park pavilion in Judy Herrala’s memory. That motion passed 5-0.

    • Feb 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
    • Jan 13, 2026COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, MAYOR HYBBEN, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. 1 NAY - COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER. MO
    • Feb 10, 2026Council Member Mary Rainville informed the Council that due to a medical situation, she might need to excuse herself fro
    • Jan 13, 2026Council Member Mary Rainville informed the Council that due to a medical situation, she might need to excuse herself fro
    • Feb 10, 2026Council Member Glaser suggested considering naming the pavilion at Memorial Park after Judy given her extensive work wit

Where this came up before

  1. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Landowner is the owner of certain real property with PID No. 29-33-25-33- 0008 located at 8704 190th Avenue NW, Nowthen, Minnesota 55303 hereinafter called the "Property". The Prop

    DocWITNESSETH WHEREAS, Landowner is the owner of certain real property with PID No. 29-33-25-33- 0008 located at 8704 190th Avenue NW, Nowthen, Minnesota 55303 hereinafter called the "Property". The Property is legally described as Lot 3, Blo
  2. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    Staff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of the accessory str

    DocStaff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of the accessory str
  3. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    Staff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of the accessory stru

    DocStaff Note: The property is homesteaded and Mr. Fossum lives on the property. The business will be operated in one of the accessory stru
  4. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ### CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Interim Use Permit for Extended Home Occupation APPLICANTS: Chad and Melissa Fossum North Roads Tire

    DocCITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ### CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Interim Use Permit for Extended Home Occupation APPLICANTS: Chad and Melissa Fossum North Roads Tire
  5. Feb 24, 2026
    City Meeting

    6\. Section 11-4-3 C of the Zoning Ordinance permits Extended Home Occupations subject to obtaining an Interim Use Permit and meeting certain conditions. 7\. The memo from the City Planner date

    Doc6\. Section 11-4-3 C of the Zoning Ordinance permits Extended Home Occupations subject to obtaining an Interim Use Permit and meeting certain conditions. 7\. The memo from the City Planner date

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  • 0:17 aliance to the flag the United States of America and to the repu for it stands
  • 0:24 one nation God indivisible withy and jusice we
  • 0:37 are the regular city council meeting for the
  • 0:42 city of now then April 9th 2024 7M yes sir uh mayor Pon pres council
  • 0:57 member R pres council member Alders here council member Bryant here council member flatau
  • 1:06 pres Deputy CL Natalie Johnson and our city Engineers Shane Nelson
  • 1:15 here that's it your city administrator is present all call is and we uh expected that we would not be
  • 1:25 representing the fire department would not be here nor the sheriff's department so we have some reports go through quickly when that pen comes around thank
  • 1:33 you Mr Mayor counc May briyan there are no changes to the agenda motion to approve the agenda present second motion
  • 1:42 a second any other discussion so you're hearing none all those in favor by sing I I post motion carries okay form we have anybody that
  • 1:54 wishes to speak tonight no okay [Music]
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