Nowthen City Council meeting, January 14, 2025

City Council

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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The council approved consent items including staff increases, the Frank Boyles consulting contract and generator maintenance, ordered a 2025 overlay feasibility report, approved annual appointments and a no-comments city Facebook page, tabled 2025 goals, and directed staff to draft an ordinance for filling a vacant council seat.

What was on the agenda

49 items as recorded in the agenda, 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 agenda was approved as amended by moving Planning and Zoning to consent and removing old business item 10b8.
- meeting procedure
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 1
2Public Forum
Public forum.
A resident spoke during public forum about the council vacancy and the importance of correct election processes. Later, council discussed appointment versus a special election, including the estimated election cost, and directed staff to draft a new ordinance for review and discussion on filling a vacant council position.
One resident spoke about the council vacancy and election process.
- council vacancy
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
3aPrior Meeting Minutes
Approval of December 10 City Council minutes and December 2 work session minutes.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3bClaims and Treasurer's Report
Claims from December 6, 2024 to January 7, 2025 and treasurer's report.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- claims
- treasurer report
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3cCollaborative Planning 2025 Rates
Collaborative Planning 2025 rates.
Received as part of the consent agenda.
- planning consultant
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 13p. 1
3dMosquito Control Update
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District update.
Received as part of the consent agenda.
- mosquito control
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3eFrank Boyles Interim Assistant / Consultant Administrator Contract
Resolution approving the contract with Francis Frederick Boyles III as interim assistant/consultant administrator.
The council approved, through the consent agenda, the contract for Frank Boyles to assist and consult on interim administrator duties; later in the administrator update, staff reported that Frank Boyle would be returning to help support administrator duties.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- interim administration
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3fEmployee Increases
Employee increases recommended by Administrator Lehner effective January 1, 2025.
The employee increases recommended by former Administrator Lehner and effective January 1, 2025 were approved as part of the consent agenda, using the 2025 budgeted employee-increase amount.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- employee compensation
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3gGenerator Power Systems Contract
Resolution approving the Generator Power Systems contract.
The council approved the Generator Power Systems maintenance contract through the consent agenda for the city office and fire hall generators for February 2025 through January 2026.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
- generator maintenance
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
3h2025 Mileage Reimbursement
2025 mileage reimbursement information.
Received as part of the consent agenda.
- mileage reimbursement
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1
4Mayor to Address the City Council and Public
Mayor's address to the council and public.
Mayor Hybben gave an address; no action was recorded.
- mayor goals
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
5a2025 Road Project Options
2025 road project options and feasibility report for the 2025 overlay project.
City Engineer Shane Nelson presented the 2025 road construction plan, and the council authorized him to order a feasibility report for the 2025 overlay project including Krypton, Lithium, 189th, Tiger Street and 194th Lane.
Council authorized the engineer to order the feasibility report.
- 2025 overlay project
Approved
p. 1p. 2
6aMeet Interim Fire Chief Robert Miller
Meet Interim Fire Chief Robert Miller.
New Fire Chief Miller introduced himself, stated his priorities for firefighter safety, resident safety and reducing city liability, and reported that the new tanker truck was in production with inspection expected in late April and delivery in mid to late May.
Chief Miller introduced himself; no action was recorded.
- fire department
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
6bFire Department Monthly Report
Monthly fire department report.
New Fire Chief Miller introduced himself, stated his priorities for firefighter safety, resident safety and reducing city liability, and reported that the new tanker truck was in production with inspection expected in late April and delivery in mid to late May.
The fire chief gave an update; no action was recorded.
- fire department
- tanker truck
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
7aNew Sheriff's Department Liaison
Meet Lt. Cole Bangerter, the city's new Sheriff's Department liaison.
Chief Deputy Jacobson introduced Lt. Cole Bangerter as the city's new Sheriff's Department liaison, presented the monthly report and answered questions before being thanked by council members for his service to Nowthen.
Lt. Cole Bangerter was introduced; no action was recorded.
- sheriff
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
7bSheriff's Department Monthly Report
Monthly Sheriff's Department report.
Chief Deputy Jacobson introduced Lt. Cole Bangerter as the city's new Sheriff's Department liaison, presented the monthly report and answered questions before being thanked by council members for his service to Nowthen.
The report was presented and questions were answered; no action was recorded.
- sheriff
- Bar None
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
8aPlanning and Zoning Monthly Report
Monthly Planning and Zoning report.
The Planning and Zoning monthly update was moved to the consent agenda. The council also approved annual appointments and renewed Dan Haapala and Jamie Lewis to the Planning and Zoning Commission for three-year terms.
Moved to the consent agenda by the agenda amendment.
- planning and zoning
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1p. 2
9aWelcome Back Frank
Welcome back Frank.
The council approved, through the consent agenda, the contract for Frank Boyles to assist and consult on interim administrator duties; later in the administrator update, staff reported that Frank Boyle would be returning to help support administrator duties.
Administrator update; no separate action was recorded.
- interim administration
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
9bMckenzie Hills Development Update
Mackenzie Hills development update.
The administrator update reported that City Attorney Ruppe was slowly working on the Mackenzie Hills developer's agreement with Mr. Gustafson.
Administrator update; no action was recorded.
- Mackenzie Hills
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
9cJay's Service, LLC Violation Updates
Jay's Service, LLC violation updates.
The administrator update reported that City Attorney Ruppe was working with the property owner's attorney to come to an agreement to bring Jay's Service into compliance.
Administrator update; no action was recorded.
- Jay's Service
- code compliance
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
9dOrtell Property Update
Ortell property update.
The administrator update reported that the Ortell property owners had signed a contract with Perkins Contracting and planned to remove the foundation in April.
Administrator update; no action was recorded.
- Ortell property
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
9eSCORE Grant Update
SCORE grant update.
Administrator update; no action was recorded.
- SCORE grant
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
9fEscrows Refunded / Billed
Escrows refunded or billed.
Administrator update; no action was recorded.
- escrows
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
9gBuildings Rekeyed
Buildings rekeyed; master keys and rental use keys.
Administrator update; no action was recorded, and an estimate was expected at the next meeting.
- building keys
Discussion only
p. 2p. 2
10a12025 City Council Meeting Dates
Discuss 2025 City Council meeting dates and move November meeting to November 18.
Because Veterans Day falls on the regular November council meeting date, the council approved the 2025 meeting dates with the November meeting moved to November 18.
The 2025 meeting dates were approved with the November meeting moved to the 18th.
- meeting schedule
Approved
p. 2p. 3
10a2Annual Appointments / P&Z Applications
Annual appointments and Planning and Zoning applications.
The Planning and Zoning monthly update was moved to the consent agenda. The council also approved annual appointments and renewed Dan Haapala and Jamie Lewis to the Planning and Zoning Commission for three-year terms.
Annual appointments were approved as amended, including Dan Haapala and Jamie Lewis to Planning and Zoning for three years.
- annual appointments
- planning and zoning commission
- URRWMO
Approved
p. 2p. 3
10a3City of Nowthen Social Media Presentation
Presentation on City of Nowthen social media.
Lexi Johnson presented the case for using Facebook along with the city website. The council approved the updated social media policy, rejected a Facebook page with comments, and then approved a City Facebook account without comments, with review after 30 and 90 days.
Lexi Johnson presented; related motions followed on the social media policy and Facebook page.
- social media
- city website
Discussion only
p. 2p. 3
10a4Social Media Policy Resolution
Resolution approving the City of Nowthen social media policy.
Lexi Johnson presented the case for using Facebook along with the city website. The council approved the updated social media policy, rejected a Facebook page with comments, and then approved a City Facebook account without comments, with review after 30 and 90 days.
The updated social media policy was approved.
- social media
Approved
p. 2p. 3
10a5Official City Facebook Page
Resolution creating an official Facebook page for the City of Nowthen.
Lexi Johnson presented the case for using Facebook along with the city website. The council approved the updated social media policy, rejected a Facebook page with comments, and then approved a City Facebook account without comments, with review after 30 and 90 days.
Council approved setting up a City Facebook account without comments, to be reviewed after 30 and 90 days. A prior motion to allow comments failed.
- social media
- Facebook
Approved
p. 2p. 4
10a6Agenda Review Meetings
Discuss agenda review meetings with council members and administrator.
Council discussed smaller agendas, agenda review meetings, and possibly adding a second regular meeting or work session each month. The priority and goal list for staff was tabled until January 23, 2025.
Discussed with work sessions/second meetings; no separate motion was recorded.
- agenda review
- meeting procedure
Discussion only
p. 2p. 4
10a7Need for Council Work Sessions
Discuss the need for council work sessions.
Council discussed smaller agendas, agenda review meetings, and possibly adding a second regular meeting or work session each month. The priority and goal list for staff was tabled until January 23, 2025.
Discussed together with agenda review meetings; further discussion was expected.
- work sessions
- meeting procedure
Discussion only
p. 2p. 4
10a8City Council Priority / Goal List
City Council priority and goal list for staff in 2025.
Council discussed smaller agendas, agenda review meetings, and possibly adding a second regular meeting or work session each month. The priority and goal list for staff was tabled until January 23, 2025.
Tabled until the January 23, 2025 meeting.
- 2025 goals
Tabled
p. 2p. 4
10a9RCA for Filling Vacant Council Seat
Discuss RCA for filling the vacant council seat.
A resident spoke during public forum about the council vacancy and the importance of correct election processes. Later, council discussed appointment versus a special election, including the estimated election cost, and directed staff to draft a new ordinance for review and discussion on filling a vacant council position.
Council directed staff to draft a new ordinance for review and discussion on filling a vacant council position.
- council vacancy
Approved
p. 2p. 4p. 5
10a10Process for Filling Vacancies
Resolution creating a process for filling vacancies.
A resident spoke during public forum about the council vacancy and the importance of correct election processes. Later, council discussed appointment versus a special election, including the estimated election cost, and directed staff to draft a new ordinance for review and discussion on filling a vacant council position.
The minutes record direction to draft an ordinance rather than adoption of the packet's proposed resolution.
- council vacancy
Approved
p. 2p. 5
10b1LMC Roles and Responsibilities Meeting
Schedule a League of Minnesota Cities meeting about roles and responsibilities.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- roles and responsibilities
No action
p. 2
10b2Bar None Next Steps and Priority
Bar None next steps and priority.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- Bar None
No action
p. 2
10b3Personnel Policy
Personnel policy update.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- personnel policy
No action
p. 2
10b4Code Enforcement
Code enforcement.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- code enforcement
No action
p. 2
10b5Update Ordinances Costing the City Money
Update ordinances costing the city money.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- ordinances
No action
p. 2
10b6A&B Welding
A&B Welding update.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- A&B Welding
No action
p. 2
10b7Emergency Operations Plan Update
Work with Anoka County to update EOP and schedule training.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- emergency operations plan
No action
p. 2
10b8Third-Party Consultants / Contractors Access and Billing
Council Member Rainville to determine where the third-party consultants/contractors access and billing resolution will be kept.
Removed from the agenda by the approved agenda amendment.
- consultant billing
Withdrawn
p. 2p. 1
10b9Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units ordinance direction.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- ADUs
No action
p. 2
10b10Historic Town Hall Memorial Re-Design
Memorial re-design by the Historic Town Hall.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- memorial
No action
p. 3
10b11Bar None CUP / IUP Agreement
Attorney Ruppe and previous mayor to propose agreement for Bar None regarding school CUP or IUP.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- Bar None
- CUP
- IUP
No action
p. 3
10b12Annual CUP / IUP Inspections and Escrows
Policy, process and escrow amount for annual inspections of CUPs and IUPs.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- CUP
- IUP
- escrows
- code compliance
No action
p. 3
10b13Ball Field Improvement Fund
Ball field improvement fund resolution.
The minutes do not record discussion or action on this old business item.
- ball field improvement fund
No action
p. 3
10cItems Moved from Consent Agenda
Items moved from consent agenda if needed.
No consent items were recorded as pulled for separate action.
- consent agenda
No action
p. 3
11Adjourn
Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
- adjournment
Approved
p. 3p. 5

Motions and votes

11 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M1MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM BREYEN TO MOVE ITEM 8 PLANNING & ZONING UPDATE TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. REMOVE ITEM 10b8 (OLD BUSINESS).
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MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM BREYEN TO MOVE ITEM 8 PLANNING & ZONING UPDATE TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. REMOVE ITEM 10b8 (OLD BUSINESS)
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 1
M2MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA.
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MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 1
M3MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO AUTHORIZE ENGINEER NELSON TO ORDER THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT INCLUDING KRYPTON, LITHIUM, 189TH, TIGER STREET AND 194TH LANE.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 2
M4MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER APPROVE 2025 MEETING DATES AND TO MOVE NOVEMBER MEETING TO THE 18TH.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 3
M5MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS AS DISCUSSED AND AMENDED WITH NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS ADDED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Withdrawn
MOTION WITHDRAWN
p. 3
M6MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO APPROVE ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS AND THE RENEWAL APPOINTMENT OF DAN HAAPALA AND JAMIE LEWIS TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION FOR THREE YEARS. UPPER RUM RIVER WATERSHED (URRWMO) WILL BE FILLED BY CM BREYEN AND ADDITIONAL RESIDENT (POSITION TO BE POSTED) IF NO RESIDENT APPLIES CM GLASER WILL FILL THE POSITION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 3
M7MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE UPDATED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YGlaser
- YBreyen
- YRainville
p. 3
M8MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO APPROVE THE SET UP OF A CITY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT ALLOWING COMMENTS. REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNT IN 30 AND 90 DAYS.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Glaser
FailedSplit vote
- YRainville
- YHYBBEN
- NBREYEN
- NGLASER
p. 4
M9MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO APPROVE THE SET UP A CITY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT NOT ALLOWING COMMENTS. REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNT IN 30 AND 90 DAYS.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
PassedSplit vote
- YHYBBEN
- YBREYEN
- YGLASER
- NRAINVILLE
p. 4
M10MOTION BY CM BREYEN AND SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A NEW ORDINANCE FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION TO FILL A VACANT CITY COUNCIL POSITION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
PassedSplit vote
- YHYBBEN
- YBREYEN
- YGLASER
- NRAINVILLE
p. 5
M11MOTION TO ADJOURN BY CM BREYEN 9:08PM.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN BY CM BREYEN 9:08PM
moved by Breyen
Outcome unrecorded
p. 5

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.

Treasurer report checking balance
$174,124
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12
Treasurer report PMA Financial CDs
$1,670,050
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12
Treasurer report 4M money market balance
$569,920
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12
Treasurer report cash total
$2,414,094
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12
Treasurer report outstanding checks
$33,629
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12
Treasurer report adjusted bank total
$2,380,466
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 12p. 12
Collaborative Planning hourly rate
$133
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 13
Frank Boyles hourly rate
$100
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 19
Frank Boyles round-trip mileage reimbursement
$52
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 19
Employee increase budget
$17,900
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 23
Joe Glaze proposed 2025 salary
$77,480
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Joe Glaze total increase
$2,600
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Eric Madson proposed 2025 salary
$65,520
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Eric Madson total increase
$3,120
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Isaac Schulz proposed 2025 salary
$59,280
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Isaac Schulz total increase
$3,120
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Lexi Johnson proposed 2025 salary
$54,080
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Lexi Johnson total increase
$2,080
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Natalie Johnson proposed 2025 salary
$81,120
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Natalie Johnson total increase
$3,120
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Remaining increase budget after full-time staff
$3,860
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Don Phillips proposed hourly wage
$17
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Christie Wall proposed hourly wage
$17
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Chris Riley proposed hourly wage
$23
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Remaining budgeted employee increase
$1,520
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 24
Generator Power Systems total contract price
$1,805
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 26p. 29
Maintenance facility generator service price
$935
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 29
Fire Hall generator service price
$870
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 29
Generator standard hourly repair rate
$150
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 29
Generator overtime hourly repair rate
$225
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 29
Generator Sunday and holiday hourly repair rate
$300
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 29
IRS mileage rate
$1
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 34
Reduced mileage rate
$1
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA Passed(VIA ROLE CALL VOTE: 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 34
2025 road construction budget allowed
$380,000
Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO AUTHORIZE ENGINEER NELSON TO ORDER THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT INCLUDING KRYPTON, LITHIUM, 189TH, TIGER STREET AND 194TH LANE. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL VOTE: 4 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 1

Prior history on this business

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

The City of Nowthen previously adopted a social media policy and approved a Facebook account in 2019, but never acted upon it.
What this is about
City social media policy and Facebook page previously approved in 2019 but not implemented.
p. 71
Related history
The records I searched do not contain a prior City Council decision matching this recollection. The search results provided do not show a 2019 social media policy adoption, Facebook account approval, or any follow-up action related to implementing a City Facebook page. The results returned were from 2026 packets and addressed unrelated items such as land-use fees, prosecuting attorney agreements, hazard mitigation, and Farmers Market support. Based on these results alone, there is no documented confirmation of the 2019 approval or that it was never acted upon.
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- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 ## RESOLUT
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
WHEREAS, The City of Nowthen has already approved a social media policy and Facebook page via Resolution 2019-57, but never acted upon it.
What this is about
The proposed social media resolution refers to prior Resolution 2019-57.
p. 73
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The records I searched do not contain Resolution 2019-57 or any prior council action approving a social media policy or Facebook page. The search results returned recent 2026 packet items on unrelated resolutions and ordinances, but nothing matching the 2019 social media reference. Based on these results, I cannot confirm from the searched records whether Resolution 2019-57 was adopted, what it approved, or whether any follow-up action was taken.
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- Mar 10, 2026# CITY OF NOWTHEN ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA # ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XX # AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES F
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- Mar 10, 20261\. The City regularly receives inquiries from property owners, real estate professionals, developers and proposed purch
- May 12, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowthen MN, 55330 ## RESOLUT
On December 2, 2024, the City Council accepted the resignation of Council Member Shannon Fladebo and declared a City Council vacancy on December 10, 2024, and so the City Council is required to fill the vacancy by appointment; Minn Stat 412.02 including Subd. 2a stating that the sitting mayor appoints in the case of a tie vote.
— Council Member Mary Rainville
What this is about
The council vacancy discussion refers to Council Member Shannon Fladebo's resignation and earlier declaration of the vacancy.
p. 94
Related history
The records searched contain only a partial match to this recollection. They do not include the December 2, 2024 action accepting Council Member Shannon Fladebo’s resignation or the December 10, 2024 declaration of a City Council vacancy, so those specific actions are not confirmed in the search results provided. The related record that does appear is a later reference: in the March 10, 2026 packet, a draft resolution states that the City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-01 on February 11, 2025, and that the ordinance relates to “City Council vacancy and special elections.” The resolution would assign that ordinance to City Code Chapter 1, Section 7, titled “City Council Vacancy and Special Elections.” The search result does not show the February 11, 2025 vote outcome or the text of the ordinance.
- Feb 10, 2026<figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <th>Agenda Item:</th> <th>Department:</th>
- Mar 10, 2026# RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX ## A RESOLUTION ADDING CITY CODE ASSIGNMENT TO ORDINANCE 2025-01 WHEREAS, On February 11, 2025,
- Apr 14, 2026CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> RESOLUTION No. 2026-XX Council Meeting Location: Historic Townhall 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Nowth
- May 12, 2026MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPOINT MICHAEL HOIUM TO THE PLANNING AND ZON
- Apr 14, 2026MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPOINT MICHAEL HOIUM TO THE PLANNING AND ZON
I have used agenda review for the vast majority of the 26 years I was city manager of Prior Lake. Once a council Member has tried agenda review, I cannot recall a time when a council member discontinued it.
— Frank Boyles
What this is about
Agenda review meetings were supported by Frank Boyles based on his prior experience in Prior Lake.
p. 88
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The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about Frank Boyles supporting “agenda review” meetings based on his experience as Prior Lake city manager. The closest results show routine agenda changes at recent meetings — for example, at the March 10, 2026 meeting and May 12, 2026 meeting, council members moved items between new business and the consent agenda before approving the agenda as amended. Those records do not mention Frank Boyles, Prior Lake, or a policy decision to use agenda review meetings.
- Apr 14, 2026Council Member Rainville requested to move items 7a through 7d from new business to the consent agenda 3l through 3o to
- Mar 10, 2026## 3. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was approved, which included: · Approval of January 13, 2026, City Council Meeti
- Mar 10, 2026##### Viking Estates - Grant Rademacher · An application for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat,
- Mar 10, 2026Council Member Rainville requested to move items 7a through 7d from new business to the consent agenda 3l through 30 to
- Apr 28, 2026APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BIES TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. FIVE (5) AYES. M
1/3/25 - Engineer Nelson and Planner Nash met with them on a Teams meeting to discuss generally what would be required to make it work.
What this is about
Old business item on A&B Welding refers to a January 3, 2025 Teams meeting with the engineer and planner.
p. 2
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The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about A&B Welding or a January 3, 2025 Teams meeting with Engineer Nelson and Planner Nash. The only references found to Engineer Nelson were unrelated items, including a January 13, 2026 feasibility report/public hearing item and an April 14, 2026 crack-filling contract recommendation. Those records do not mention A&B Welding, Planner Nash, or a January 3, 2025 Teams meeting.
- Apr 14, 2026### 1. Construction of Improvements. A. The Developer, at its sole expense, shall install the wetland buffers and other
- Apr 14, 2026### 5. Wetland Buffers. A. No wetlands may be impacted during construction of homes, private driveways, or any grading o
- Mar 10, 2026## 1. Construction of Improvements. A. The Developer, at its sole expense, shall install the wetland buffers and other i
- Jan 13, 2026This page was left intentionally blank. <figure> CITY OF NOWTHEN </figure> ### REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <table> <tr> <
- Jan 13, 2026MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-126 RECEIVING THE FEASIBI
Planner Nash - ADU's 09/17/24 - Planner Nash has stated she has had many questions regarding both attached and detached ADU's from both residents or potential residents.
What this is about
Old business item on ADUs refers to Planner Nash's September 17, 2024 statement about resident questions.
p. 2
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The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion matching this recollection about Planner Nash’s September 17, 2024 statement on attached and detached ADUs. The search results that mention Planner Nash are from later planning items in 2025 and 2026, including cannabis/THC permits, subdivisions, and interim use/variance discussions. They do not show an ADU item, a September 17, 2024 meeting reference, or a recorded vote or formal action on ADUs.
- Dec 23, 2025· All employees are well-trained, long-term employees · All THC edibles are kept behind the counter, not accessible to t
- Oct 28, 2025· All employees are well-trained, long-term employees · All THC edibles are kept behind the counter, not accessible to t
- 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
- Apr 28, 2026cultivation would only occur during the growing season from approximately May through October, and described the extensi
Staff directed to establish policy, process, and escrow amount to be collected for annual inspections of CUPs and IUP. 10/25/24 - Need Code Compliance policy to determine costs. 12-10-24 RRC is working on seven (7) complaints using "old" process.
What this is about
Old business item on CUP and IUP inspections refers to prior staff direction and the October 25, 2024 and December 10, 2024 status notes.
p. 3
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The records I searched do not contain a prior council decision matching this recollection. The search results did not return records from October 25, 2024 or December 10, 2024 addressing staff direction to establish a policy, process, or escrow amount for annual inspections of CUPs and IUPs. The closest results are later 2026 packet materials for specific Interim Use Permit applications, which include standard permit-condition language and staff notes, but they do not document the earlier “old process,” the seven complaints noted in the cue, or any formal vote or adopted code-compliance cost policy.
- Apr 28, 2026system that records activity when motion is detected. A fenced outdoor courtyard is also available, providing a secure s
- Mar 10, 202613\. The use shall comply with Minnesota Statutes if the property is enrolled in the Agricultural Preserve Program. St
- Feb 24, 2026Jays Services - 8704 190th Ave NW February 11, 2026 13\. The use shall comply with Minnesota Statutes if the property is
- Mar 10, 2026b) Spare or replacement parts ancillary to a small engine or a small machine (motorcycle, lawn mower, snow blower or sno
- Feb 24, 2026a) Hair care products ancillary to home beauty or hair care occupations; 21360 Xenon St NW February 18, 2026 b) Spare or

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0:00 cor can do that then you Reed there's actually you can take one
0:11 of the public books if nobody took just take one of the books all right Shane we are
0:21 live yep begin
1:17 yeah I'll I'll do a little presentation and then I believe so so before we get started
1:58 here um agenda in the so you're welcome to grab one can follow can you make sure your mic on so
2:06 Mary can hear you so Mary I just asked everybody in the audience if they wanted an agenda that they could grab one from the back
2:16 we printed agendas for everybody so help us keep track of the meeting right well let's call this
2:27 meeting to order so today is January 14th it'll be our first city council meeting of
2:34 2025 um calling this session to order we'll start out with the Pledge of Allegiance please run
3:11 away all right uh City administrator Miss Natalie will you do a roll call
3:18 please mayor hi present council member Brian here council member Glazer pres council member
3:27 rainville present engineer Nelson here Chief Deputy
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