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Nowthen City Council Work Session meeting, May 21, 2024

Council Work Session

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · 5:30 PM

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Agenda

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What was on the agenda.

Packet

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Minutes

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One-line summary

The Council approved the agenda, authorized park hot ash cans up to $9,600, approved twelve ADA park grills up to $4,500, and authorized Moore Engineering to perform an asphalt road study while seeking a gravel-road study estimate.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance / Roll Call / Approve Agenda

    Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call; Approve Agenda

    Mayor Pilon opened the work session at 5:35 p.m., Administrator Lehner took roll, all five council members were present, and Council approved the agenda as presented.

    Agenda approved as presented.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)1. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)Mayor Pilon called the session to order at 5:35 p.m. Roll call by Administrator Lehner. Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Fladebo and Alders.p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  2. 2Resolution 2024-XX approving purchase of park grills and ash receptacles

    Accept Resolution 2024-XX to approve purchase of park grills and ash receptacles.

    Council considered replacing missing or damaged grills at Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park and adding hot ash cans for charcoal disposal. It approved up to twelve hot ash cans not to exceed $9,600, with the City Administrator to check locations with Public Works to see if fewer are needed, and then approved twelve ADA park grills with piping, installation, and shipping included, not to exceed $4,500.

    Council approved up to twelve hot ash cans and approved twelve ADA park grills with piping, installation, and shipping included in the not-to-exceed amount.

    • park grills and ash cans
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)2. Accept Resolution 2024-XX to Approve the Purchase of Park Grills and Ash Receptaclesp. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED.p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO PURCHASE TWELVE (12) ADA PARK GRILLS FOR MEMORIAL PARK AND TWIN LAKES PARK AMENDING IT TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE PIPING CONNECTED TO THE GRILL FOR INSTALLATION AND SHIPPING NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 INCLUDING SHIPPING. 3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALD…

  3. 3Moore Engineering presentation: road study information

    Presentation by Moore Engineering: Road Study Information.

    Moore Engineering presented how a road study would rate Nowthen roads, map conditions, recommend priorities, and help the City plan road maintenance and capital improvements. Council authorized Moore Engineering to provide an asphalt road study for $21,200 and to provide an estimate for a gravel road study; grant-writing help was discussed as a possible additional cost.

    After the presentation, Council authorized Moore Engineering to provide an asphalt road study and to estimate a gravel road study.

    • road study
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)3. Presentation by Moore Engineering a) Road Study Informationp. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)John Morast from Moore Engineering presented information about a road study, what they do, how they work, how they determine the condition of roads and give recommendations as to which roads should be a priority for repair or replacement.p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO AUTHORIZE MOORE ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE AN ASPHALT ROAD STUDY FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TO PROVIDE A ROAD STUDY FOR THE GRAVEL ROADS AS WELL.p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)VOTING ENSUED: 3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALDERS. 2 NAYS. MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. MOTION CARRIED.

  4. 4Moore Engineering presentation: MS4 Services

    Presentation by Moore Engineering: MS4 Services.

    The packet included Moore Engineering MS4 review and service materials, including proposed program development and implementation fees, but the minutes show the work session adjourned after the road study item and do not show an MS4 presentation or council action.

    The minutes show the work session adjourned after the road study item and do not show an MS4 Services presentation or action.

    • MS4 services
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)4. Presentation by Moore Engineering a) MS4 Servicesp. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MEETING ADJOURNED FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO START. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

  5. 5Adjourn

    Adjourn.

    The minutes record adjournment at 6:55 p.m.; no adjournment motion is recorded.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)5. Adjournp. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MEETING ADJOURNED FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO START. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Motions and votes

5 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M-2024-05-21-01MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YFladebo
    • YAlders
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Fladebo and Alders.

  • M-2024-05-21-02MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Fladebo

    Passed
    • YPilon
    • YRainville
    • YBreyen
    • YFladebo
    • YAlders
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED.p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)VOTING ENSUED: 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Fladebo and Alders.

  • M-2024-05-21-03MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO PURCHASE TWELVE (12) ADA PARK GRILLS FOR MEMORIAL PARK AND TWIN LAKES PARK AMENDING IT TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE PIPING CONNECTED TO THE GRILL FOR INSTALLATION AND SHIPPING NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 INCLUDING SHIPPING.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Fladebo

    PassedSplit vote
    • YRainville
    • YFladebo
    • YAlders
    • NPilon
    • NBreyen
    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO PURCHASE TWELVE (12) ADA PARK GRILLS FOR MEMORIAL PARK AND TWIN LAKES PARK AMENDING IT TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE PIPING CONNECTED TO THE GRILL FOR INSTALLATION AND SHIPPING NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 INCLUDING SHIPPING.p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALDERS. 2 NAYS. MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M-2024-05-21-04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON TO TABLE DISCUSSION UNTIL AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Pilon

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON TO TABLE DISCUSSION UNTIL AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. Council Member Rainville, said no and made her motion again amending it to include:

  • M-2024-05-21-05MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO AUTHORIZE MOORE ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE AN ASPHALT ROAD STUDY FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TO PROVIDE A ROAD STUDY FOR THE GRAVEL ROADS AS WELL.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders

    PassedSplit vote
    • YRainville
    • YFladebo
    • YAlders
    • NPilon
    • NBreyen
    p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO AUTHORIZE MOORE ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE AN ASPHALT ROAD STUDY FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TO PROVIDE A ROAD STUDY FOR THE GRAVEL ROADS AS WELL.p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)VOTING ENSUED: 3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALDERS. 2 NAYS. MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. MOTION CARRIED.

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.

  • Concrete hot ash can estimated unit cost

    $670

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED. Passed(VOTING ENSUED: 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)The concrete Hot Ash Can is preferred to deter theft. To purchase one to be close to each grill, an estimated amount is $670 each x 12 = $8,040 plus shipping costs yet to be determined, it will be forwarded to council once received.p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)This Ash Can is heavy and would be difficult to steal from the park. This item is $670 each plus shipping.

  • Twelve concrete hot ash cans estimated subtotal

    $8,040

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED. Passed(VOTING ENSUED: 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)The concrete Hot Ash Can is preferred to deter theft. To purchase one to be close to each grill, an estimated amount is $670 each x 12 = $8,040 plus shipping costs yet to be determined, it will be forwarded to council once received.

  • Approved hot ash cans not-to-exceed purchase

    $9,600

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED. Passed(VOTING ENSUED: 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UP TO TWELVE (12) HOT ASH CANS NOT TO EXCEED $9,600 WITH STIPULATION THAT CITY ADMINISTRATOR WILL DISCUSS WITH PUBLIC WORKS THE LOCATIONS OF THESE CANS TO DETERMINE IF LESS COULD BE PURCHASED.p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)Discussion: This purchase can come from the Parks Capital Improvement Fund

  • Approved ADA park grills not-to-exceed purchase

    $4,500

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO PURCHASE TWELVE (12) ADA PARK GRILLS FOR MEMORIAL PARK AND TWIN LAKES PARK AMENDING IT TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE PIPING CONNECTED TO THE GRILL FOR INSTALLATION AND SHIPPING NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 INCLUDING SHIPPING. Passed(3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALDERS. 2 NAYS. MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO PURCHASE TWELVE (12) ADA PARK GRILLS FOR MEMORIAL PARK AND TWIN LAKES PARK AMENDING IT TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE PIPING CONNECTED TO THE GRILL FOR INSTALLATION AND SHIPPING NOT TO EXCEED $4,500 INCLUDING SHIPPING.

  • Moore asphalt road study total estimated fee

    $21,200

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO AUTHORIZE MOORE ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE AN ASPHALT ROAD STUDY FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TO PROVIDE A ROAD STUDY FOR THE GRAVEL ROADS AS WELL. Passed(VOTING ENSUED: 3 AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, FLADEBO AND ALDERS. 2 NAYS. MAYOR PILON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 53Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)Total Estimated Fee for Road Ratings, GIS map and project estimates: $21,200p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)The cost for the study is $21,200 and will take approximately four (4) weeks.p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY ALDERS TO AUTHORIZE MOORE ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE AN ASPHALT ROAD STUDY FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE TO PROVIDE A ROAD STUDY FOR THE GRAVEL ROADS AS WELL.

Prior history on this business

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

  • At the CIP work session, the council requested ash cans also be secured near the grills for emptying charcoal ash.

    What this is about
    Council had previously asked during a CIP work session for ash cans to be placed near park grills for charcoal ash.

    p. 2Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2024-05-21)At the CIP work session, the council requested ash cans also be secured near the grills for emptying charcoal ash.

    Related history

    The records searched do not contain a prior CIP work session discussion or decision matching the recollection about placing secured ash cans near park grills for charcoal ash. The only work-session-related item in the results is an April 14, 2026 packet reference to setting a March 23, 2026 council goals work session, but that excerpt does not mention parks, grills, charcoal ash, ash cans, or a related council request.

    • 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
    • Mar 10, 2026Council to determine that each lot has two available septic sites for the review and approval of the City's Building Off
    • Apr 28, 2026### Variance for Palomino Estates Subdivision Planner Cindy Nash presented a variance request related to accessory struc
    • Apr 14, 2026COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED. c. Set a Work Session Date to Dete
  • After the Capital Improvement Meeting, Staff were directed to investigate the cost of new grills to replace the missing and/or damaged grills at Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park.

    What this is about
    Staff were acting on prior direction after a Capital Improvement Meeting to investigate replacing park grills.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)After the Capital Improvement Meeting, Staff were directed to investigate the cost of new grills to replace the missing and/or damaged grills at Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior Capital Improvement Meeting discussion or council direction matching this recollection about pricing replacement grills at Memorial Park and Twin Lakes Park. The closest results are unrelated park items: the February 10, 2026 and April 14, 2026 packets include cost information for access-control/security upgrades at Twin Lakes Park and Memorial Park, and 2025 Planning and Zoning packets list park shelter and concession rental fees. None of the results mention grills, missing or damaged grills, or a formal vote/directive to staff to investigate grill replacement costs.

    • Apr 14, 2026WRIGHT HENNEPIN SECURITY <table> <tr> <th>MEMORIAL PARK PAVILION AND 2 BATHROOMS</th> <th></th> </tr> <tr> <td>Feature</
    • Feb 10, 2026##### City of Nowthen Twin Lakes Park Access Control Update: Add Main CPU, Add 1 Doors with reader to the Concession Doo
    • Apr 14, 2026METRO ALARM <table> <tr> <th>TWIN LAKES PARK Feature</th> <th>Note: Metro was unable to review doors on site. If they re
    • Oct 28, 2025<table> <tr> <td>Stereo Console</td> <td>$50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tires All other tires
    • Aug 26, 2025<table> <tr> <th>All other tires not listed, contact First State Tire for pricing</th> <th>Semi-Truck/Heavy Duty Truck O
  • What have we had before? Steel buckets chained to the grills that have been stolen.

    What this is about
    Council discussed what type of ash containers had previously been used and stolen at the parks.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)What have we had before? Steel buckets chained to the grills that have been stolen.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching this recollection about steel ash buckets or ash containers chained to park grills being stolen. The search results for “steel” turned up unrelated items, such as vehicle steel rims, zoning language about steel/aluminum building materials, and steel components for the Veterans Memorial, but nothing about park grill ash containers, thefts, or a prior council choice of ash bucket type.

    • Apr 23, 2025### 6.0 TIRES/RIMS OPTIONS: <table> <tr> <td>MC</td> <td>6.1</td> <td>Nylon wafers or wheel guards on all wheels (10 ea.
    • b. Integral color smooth scored concrete block. C. Integral color smooth as cast concrete panels. d. Integral color arch
    • ### 4. Grade D: a. Steel, aluminum. 5\. Grade E: a. Vinyl. B. Steel Or Aluminum Buildings: Except in association with fa
    • Mar 10, 2026<figure> CONCORD AMERICAN FLAGPOLE Pride. Quality. Tradition. </figure> Sentry Series ISC - Internal Cam Cleat Rope Haly
    • 0 12 f. Opaque panels. g. Ornamental metal. h. Fiber-cement exterior siding. 3\. Grade C: a. Integral color smooth as ca
  • When was the last road study completed? 2012 is the newest Administrator Lehner could find.

    — Administrator Lehner

    What this is about
    Council asked about the last road study and Administrator Lehner identified 2012 as the newest one he could find.

    p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)When was the last road study completed? 2012 is the newest Administrator Lehner could find.

    Related history

    The records I searched do not contain a prior Council decision or discussion matching this recollection about a road study, and they do not confirm a 2012 road study. The search results returned unrelated materials, mostly 2025 personnel/administrator documents and a 2026 packet page with city client contact information, rather than road study records or Council action on a road study.

    • Feb 10, 2026## CITY & GOVERNMENT CLIENTS - CONTACT INFORMATION <table> <tr> <th>Public Sector Client</th> <th>Prosecution Services</
    • May 5, 2025hiring and those rules will be further explained, and enforcement discussed with the employee by the immediate superviso
    • May 5, 2025### RECITALS WHEREAS, the parties desire to retain the services of Contractor for an additional interim period of time f
    • May 5, 2025FREDERICK BOYLES III TO COMPLETE THE TASK OF ASSISTING THE CITY TO HIRE A NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND CONSULT WITH INTERI
    • May 5, 2025on behalf of the City in interviews, publications, news releases, social media, and related communications. When authori
  • Have Road Study's been used in the past? Council Member Rainville stated she felt the current staff will be sure to follow up and include recommendations in the budgeting and capital improvement planning.

    — Council Member Rainville

    What this is about
    Council discussed whether past road studies had been used and whether current staff would use the recommendations in planning and budgeting.

    p. 3Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-05-21)Have Road Study's been used in the past? Council Member Rainville stated she felt the current staff will be sure to follow up and include recommendations in the budgeting and capital improvement planning.

    Related history

    The records show a partial match. At the March 23, 2026 meeting, council discussed “Road Assessment and Maintenance.” The Mayor said the city should develop a 15-year road assessment plan rather than relying on a 5-year outlook, and Council Member Rainville suggested that new public works employee Matt’s experience could help the city build internal road-assessment capabilities. City Clerk Johnson confirmed that staff were working on road condition assessments and maintenance scheduling. The same meeting also included a “Capital Improvement Planning” discussion in which City Clerk Johnson said public works staff were developing better capital improvement plans, including inventory and equipment lifecycle planning, to avoid surprises in future budgets. The records searched do not show a formal vote or specific decision on whether past road studies had been used, but they do show council discussion that current staff would incorporate road assessment and maintenance information into planning and budgeting.

    • Apr 14, 2026that County Road 5 widening could potentially affect the current town hall through eminent domain. She suggested plannin
    • Mar 23, 2026that County Road 5 widening could potentially affect the current town hall through eminent domain. She suggested plannin
    • Feb 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
    • May 12, 2026MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPOINT MICHAEL HOIUM TO THE PLANNING AND ZON
    • Apr 14, 2026## Municipal Services and Operations Several operational priorities were discussed: Seasonal Employee Hiring: The counci

Where this came up before

  1. May 12, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another employee was out on medical leave. Public Works had installed new floats at the d

    Doc## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another employee was out on medical leave. Public Works had installed new floats at the docks. Grading beginning and graveling w
  2. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    ## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another employee was out on medical leave. Public Works had installed new floats at the d

    Doc## 9. Clerk's Update City Clerk Natalie Johnson reported that Miss Riley had returned, and is filling in while another employee was out on medical leave. Public Works had installed new floats at the docks. Grading beginning and graveling w
  3. Mar 10, 2026
    City Meeting

    Council to determine that each lot has two available septic sites for the review and approval of the City's Building Official. If each lot does not have two suitable septic sites, it may resul

    DocCouncil to determine that each lot has two available septic sites for the review and approval of the City's Building Official. If each lot does not have two suitable septic sites, it may resul
  4. Apr 28, 2026
    City Meeting

    ### Variance for Palomino Estates Subdivision Planner Cindy Nash presented a variance request related to accessory structure square footage for what would become Lot 1 of Palomino Estates. The

    Doc### Variance for Palomino Estates Subdivision Planner Cindy Nash presented a variance request related to accessory structure square footage for what would become Lot 1 of Palomino Estates. The
  5. Apr 14, 2026
    City Meeting

    COUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED. c. Set a Work Session Date to Determine 2026 Council Goals After checking schedules around the April 1st regular m

    DocCOUNCIL MEMBERS RAINVILLE, SWENSON, GLASER, BREYEN, AND MAYOR HYBBEN. MOTION CARRIED. c. Set a Work Session Date to Determine 2026 Council Goals After checking schedules around the April 1st regular meeting and conference attendance confl

Sources

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  • 0:00 call this meeting work session now city council
  • 0:07 21st 2024 535m
  • 0:13 allegiance that call Mayor counc member R counc
  • 0:23 member here Ryan here flatal John here and your city administrator for R call
  • 0:33 St Mr Mayor there are no agend to approve the agenda second moan second counc member
  • 0:47 rainville the agenda presented all those in favor please signify by saying I I motion
  • 0:56 Carri all right we got uh rills for the
  • 1:03 par no information that just came in Mr based on our Capital Improvement
  • 1:15 meeting of um the issue of wells for the park was raised and so L I think on Thursday
  • 1:25 last week um we contacted a couple different businesses is the GI vibs um for both
  • 1:32 grills for the melen park which is two of them and then 10 of them that being the night part and then also included in
  • 1:42 in our request was um the hot ash Gins so when they clean the
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