Nowthen City Council meeting, May 13, 2025

City Council

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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The Council approved the MS4 application, 2025 Overlay Project bid and assessment resolutions, Parsons parcel acceptance, A and B Addition grading/final plat/development agreement approvals, PERA eligibility for Chief Miller, staffing changes, and the CIP/ERP, while tabling the goals, Facebook-comments, Veterans Memorial committee, and personnel-policy items to June 10.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order
Opening items included the pledge, roll call, code of conduct, and approval of the agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Agenda approved as amended.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 1p. 1
2Public Forum
Residents spoke during public forum about wetlands and building approval, city spending and council members in the City Office, and proposed personnel policy overtime language.
Three residents spoke. Paul Ingebretson asked about wetlands on his property and wanted approval to build a pole building. Steven Schmit said council and staff have difficult jobs but raised concerns about increasing spending and council members working in the City Office. Paula Coffey opposed personnel-policy language that would count PTO and holidays toward overtime and preferred higher Fire Department wages. Council Member Rainville clarified that she volunteers in the City Office as any council member may.
No formal action was taken during public forum.
- public forum
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
3aApproval of April 23, 2025, and April 29, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of the April 23 and April 29, 2025 City Council minutes was included on the consent agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
3bApproval of Claims from April 22 to May 6, 2025
Approval of claims from April 22 to May 6, 2025 was included on the consent agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended; the minutes do not state a claims total.
- claims
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
3cResolution Extending Fire Chief Miller Contract
The proposed extension of Fire Chief Miller's contract was removed from the agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Removed from the agenda during approval of the amended agenda.
- Fire Chief Miller contract
Withdrawn
p. 1p. 1
3dAccept First Quarter Financial Report
The first quarter financial report was included on the consent agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Accepted as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- financial report
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
3eResolution Extending Contract for Mowing Three City Parcels
The mowing agreement for three city parcels was included on the consent agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- mowing agreement
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
3fClarification for Residents and Council Regarding Public Forum Comments
Council received clarification materials related to comments made at a prior public forum.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- public forum clarification
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
3gResolution Establishing Ad Hoc Committees
The agenda item was changed to approval of a general ad hoc committee resolution and approved on the consent agenda.
Council approved the agenda with several amendments: it added supporting documents to items 3f and 3g, changed 3g to a general ad hoc committees resolution, added a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee item as 14g, removed the Fire Chief Miller contract-extension item, and added a second Twin Lakes roof quote. Council then approved the consent agenda as amended, including prior minutes, claims, the first-quarter financial report, the three-parcel mowing agreement, the public-forum clarification RCA, and the general ad hoc committee item.
Changed during agenda approval to a general ad hoc committees resolution and approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
- ad hoc committees
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 1p. 2
4Presentation of the 2024 Audit
Creative Planning presented the 2024 audit.
Andrew Grice from Creative Planning presented the 2024 audit. The packet's audit materials reported $6,766,554 in total net position, $3,416,003 in combined ending governmental fund balances, and $3,024,510 in general obligation bonds and notes at year-end. The minutes record the presentation but no separate vote on the audit.
Presentation only; no motion recorded.
- 2024 audit
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
5Opioid Prevention Presentation
Patti Constant from Anoka County gave an opioid prevention presentation.
Patti Constant from Anoka County presented on opioid prevention, including Anoka County overdose statistics, naloxone access, and opioid settlement funding. The packet stated Anoka County is anticipated to receive approximately $18 million over 18 years for treatment and prevention efforts. No council action was recorded.
Presentation only; no motion recorded.
- opioid prevention
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
6Rum River Consultants Septic Compliance Tracking Presentation
Rum River Consultants presented information on septic compliance tracking.
Rum River Consultants presented information on septic compliance tracking and the City's responsibilities for SSTS permitting, compliance, maintenance tracking, and annual reporting. The minutes record the presentation but no motion.
Presentation only; no motion recorded.
- septic compliance
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
7Anoka County Highway Department Baugh Street Project Discussion
Anoka County Highway Department discussed the Baugh Street project and a possible open house in October.
Anoka County Highway Department discussed the CSAH 22/Baugh Street reconstruction project. The preliminary joint powers agreement in the packet estimated the total construction cost at $6,530,617.41 and Nowthen's estimated share at $75,819.88, including construction engineering. The minutes note a possible October open house for residents and no formal action.
Discussion only; no motion recorded.
- Baugh Street project
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
8Tools 4 Business Memo Regarding 2026 IT Budgeting Needs
Tools 4 Business presented 2026 IT budgeting needs.
Tools 4 Business presented IT budgeting needs for 2026. The packet discussed a possible local backup device around $300, a likely server replacement budget estimate of $10,000 for 2026 or early 2027, and a wiring idea between the Historic Town Hall and Fire Station that could cost about $500 to $600 and save $191 per month by eliminating one Arvig connection. No motion was recorded.
Presentation only; no motion recorded.
- IT budget
Discussion only
p. 1p. 2
9aMS4 Part 1 Application
Council approved the Part 1 application for the MS4 permit.
Council approved the Part 1 application for the MS4 permit. The packet said the application was due to the MPCA on May 20, 2025 and required a $400 application fee, a mayoral wet signature, and mailing to the MPCA.
- MS4 permit
Approved
p. 1p. 2
9b2025 Overlay Project Plans, Specifications, Bids, and Assessments
Council approved the 2025 Overlay Project plans and specifications, ordered bids, and set up the proposed assessment hearing process.
Council approved Resolution 2025-49 approving plans and specifications and ordering bids for the 2025 Overlay Project, then approved Resolution 2025-50 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of the proposed assessment and notice of assessment hearing. The packet estimated total project cost at $403,480, with $220,440 to be paid by the City plus overruns and $183,040 proposed for assessment against benefited properties. The resident assessment hearing was set for June 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Council approved both the bid-advertising resolution and the assessment-preparation resolution for the 2025 Overlay Project.
- 2025 Overlay Project
Approved
p. 1p. 2
10aPlanning and Zoning Monthly Report
The Planning and Zoning monthly report was on the agenda.
The minutes record Planning and Zoning motions but no separate action on the monthly report.
- planning report
Discussion only
p. 1p. 344
10bStrategies to Reduce Planning Consultant Expenses
Council directed staff to collect bids for updating the City's ordinances after discussing consultant-expense reduction.
After an RCA about reducing general planning invoices, Council directed staff to collect bids for updating the City's ordinances. Planner Nash's packet memo recommended updating zoning and subdivision regulations, applying ordinance requirements consistently, increasing staff capacity, and simplifying application processes to reduce consultant costs over time.
The action taken was to seek bids for ordinance updates.
- planning invoices
- ordinance update
Approved
p. 1p. 2
10cParsons Parcel for Residential Development
Council approved Resolution 2025-51 accepting a parcel for residential development.
Council approved Resolution 2025-51 accepting a parcel for residential development for the Parsons request. The packet resolution allowed one single-family home, required a deed or easement acceptable to the City for Pinnaker Road right-of-way before a building permit, and required a $2,500 park dedication fee before a building permit.
- Parsons parcel
Approved
p. 1p. 2
10dA and B Addition Grading Agreement
Council approved Resolution 2025-52 approving a grading agreement for A and B Addition.
Council approved the A and B Addition grading agreement, final plat, and development agreement through Resolutions 2025-52, 2025-53, and 2025-54. The project is a five-lot residential subdivision with a new cul-de-sac and one nonbuildable outlot. The grading agreement required a $30,000 security and $5,000 escrow, and the development agreement required a $12,500 park and trail dedication fee and $20,000 escrow. Conditions in the packet included septic-site verification, wetland buffer requirements, stormwater facilities, and a deed restriction that Outlot A is not buildable.
- A and B Addition
Approved
p. 1p. 2
10eA and B Addition Final Plat
Council approved Resolution 2025-53 approving the final plat for A and B Addition.
Council approved the A and B Addition grading agreement, final plat, and development agreement through Resolutions 2025-52, 2025-53, and 2025-54. The project is a five-lot residential subdivision with a new cul-de-sac and one nonbuildable outlot. The grading agreement required a $30,000 security and $5,000 escrow, and the development agreement required a $12,500 park and trail dedication fee and $20,000 escrow. Conditions in the packet included septic-site verification, wetland buffer requirements, stormwater facilities, and a deed restriction that Outlot A is not buildable.
- A and B Addition
Approved
p. 1p. 2
10fA and B Addition Development Agreement
Council approved Resolution 2025-54 approving the development agreement for A and B Addition.
Council approved the A and B Addition grading agreement, final plat, and development agreement through Resolutions 2025-52, 2025-53, and 2025-54. The project is a five-lot residential subdivision with a new cul-de-sac and one nonbuildable outlot. The grading agreement required a $30,000 security and $5,000 escrow, and the development agreement required a $12,500 park and trail dedication fee and $20,000 escrow. Conditions in the packet included septic-site verification, wetland buffer requirements, stormwater facilities, and a deed restriction that Outlot A is not buildable.
- A and B Addition
Approved
p. 1p. 3
11Sheriff's Monthly Report
Lieutenant Bangerter provided the Anoka County Sheriff's monthly report, and Council Member Glaser asked about traffic arrests.
Lieutenant Bangerter presented the Sheriff's monthly report. Council Member Glaser asked about the increase in traffic arrests, and Lieutenant Bangerter clarified that the reported 'arrest' category includes citations and said Deputy Jacobson is consistent in traffic enforcement.
Report only; no motion recorded.
- sheriff report
Discussion only
p. 1p. 3
12Fire Department Monthly Report
Administrative Assistant Stoeckel read the Fire Department report, and Council Member Breyen requested that mutual-aid responses be added to future reports.
Administrative Assistant Stoeckel read the Fire Department report. Council Member Breyen requested that future Fire Department reports add calls where mutual aid responded.
Report only; no motion recorded.
- fire department report
Discussion only
p. 1p. 3
13aBar None Meeting Update
Interim Administrator Johnson updated the council on the Bar None meeting.
Interim Administrator Johnson updated Council on the Bar None meeting, April 23 action items, and the requested budget update. Council asked staff to return June 10 with quote-acceptance items for Twin Lakes shelter roofs and Memorial Park court striping. During the update, Mayor Hybben asked about what Johnson learned at a conference regarding Nowthen's administrator needs, and Council then voted to cancel the city administrator search with South Central Service Cooperative.
Update only; no motion recorded on Bar None.
- Bar None
Discussion only
p. 1p. 3
13bAction Items from April 23, 2025
The council reviewed April 23 action items, including estimates for Twin Lakes shelter roofs and Memorial Park court striping, and asked staff to bring quote-acceptance items back on June 10.
Interim Administrator Johnson updated Council on the Bar None meeting, April 23 action items, and the requested budget update. Council asked staff to return June 10 with quote-acceptance items for Twin Lakes shelter roofs and Memorial Park court striping. During the update, Mayor Hybben asked about what Johnson learned at a conference regarding Nowthen's administrator needs, and Council then voted to cancel the city administrator search with South Central Service Cooperative.
Council requested quote-acceptance items for June 10, 2025.
- Twin Lakes shelter roofs
- Memorial Park striping
- road study
- IT
Continued
p. 1p. 2p. 3
13cBudget Update Requested by Council on May 5, 2025
The council received the requested budget update.
Interim Administrator Johnson updated Council on the Bar None meeting, April 23 action items, and the requested budget update. Council asked staff to return June 10 with quote-acceptance items for Twin Lakes shelter roofs and Memorial Park court striping. During the update, Mayor Hybben asked about what Johnson learned at a conference regarding Nowthen's administrator needs, and Council then voted to cancel the city administrator search with South Central Service Cooperative.
Update only; no motion recorded on the budget update itself.
- budget update
Discussion only
p. 2p. 3
13dCancel City Administrator Search with South Central Service Cooperative
Council cancelled the city administrator search with South Central Service Cooperative.
Interim Administrator Johnson updated Council on the Bar None meeting, April 23 action items, and the requested budget update. Council asked staff to return June 10 with quote-acceptance items for Twin Lakes shelter roofs and Memorial Park court striping. During the update, Mayor Hybben asked about what Johnson learned at a conference regarding Nowthen's administrator needs, and Council then voted to cancel the city administrator search with South Central Service Cooperative.
This action occurred during the Administrator's Update and was not listed as a separate item on the original agenda.
- city administrator search
Approved
p. 3
14aMake Ms. Stoeckel Full-Time and Start Receptionist Hiring Process
Council made Delia Stoeckel full-time and approved posting a receptionist/administrative assistant position up to 30 hours per week.
Council approved making Delia Stoeckel full-time as of May 14, 2025 with no health insurance benefits for the rest of 2025. Council also approved posting a receptionist/administrative assistant position, amending the proposed 20-hour position to not exceed 30 hours per week, with a pay range of $20 to $23 per hour.
The receptionist position was amended from the agenda's 20 hours per week to not exceed 30 hours per week.
- staffing
Approved
p. 2p. 3p. 4
14bAutomatic Door Operator Inquiry
Council directed staff to obtain an updated quote including a door with a window and the automatic opener.
Council discussed an automatic door operator for the Historic Town Hall. Council Member Glaser raised a safety concern because the door does not have a window. Council directed staff to get an updated quote for the door, tie in the automatic-operator quote, and return with a total cost.
Staff was directed to return with an updated total quote.
- Historic Town Hall automatic door
Continued
p. 2p. 4
14cChief Miller PERA Eligibility Resolution
Council approved Resolution 2025-57 declaring Chief Miller eligible for PERA.
Council approved Resolution 2025-57 declaring that Fire Chief Miller is eligible for PERA and that notice will be provided as required by PERA.
- Fire Chief Miller
- PERA
Approved
p. 2p. 4
14dIdentify Goals Completed Since January 1, 2025 and Next Goals
The item to identify completed and next staff goals was tabled to June 10, 2025.
Council tabled four items to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting: identifying completed and future staff goals, allowing comments on the City Facebook account, establishing a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee, and adopting the March 2025 personnel policy.
Tabled to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting.
- staff goals
Tabled
p. 2p. 5
14eAllow Comments on City Facebook
The item to allow comments on the City Facebook account was tabled to June 10, 2025.
Council tabled four items to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting: identifying completed and future staff goals, allowing comments on the City Facebook account, establishing a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee, and adopting the March 2025 personnel policy.
Tabled to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting.
- City Facebook
Tabled
p. 2p. 5
14fAdopt 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan
Council approved the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan and added a June 5 meeting to learn about the budget process.
Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan. The minutes also state that Council added a June 5, 2025 council meeting to learn about the budget process.
- CIP
- ERP
- budget process
Approved
p. 2p. 4
14gVeterans Memorial Ad Hoc Committee Resolution
The added item to establish a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee was tabled to June 10, 2025.
Council tabled four items to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting: identifying completed and future staff goals, allowing comments on the City Facebook account, establishing a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee, and adopting the March 2025 personnel policy.
Tabled to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting.
- Veterans Memorial
Tabled
p. 4p. 5
15aAdopt Nowthen Personnel Policy Dated March 2025
The personnel policy was tabled to June 10, 2025.
Council tabled four items to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting: identifying completed and future staff goals, allowing comments on the City Facebook account, establishing a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee, and adopting the March 2025 personnel policy.
Tabled to the June 10, 2025 City Council meeting.
- personnel policy
Tabled
p. 2p. 5
16Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
- meeting administration
Approved
p. 2p. 5

Motions and votes

18 motions on the record.

M01MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH THE ADDITION OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO 3F, 3G CHANGING TO APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2025-XX ESTABLISHING AD HOC COMMITTEES, AND ADD 14G APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2025-XX ESTABLISHING A VETERANS MEMORIAL AD HOC COMMITTEE, REMOVE ITEM 3C, AND ADD 13A2, A SECOND QUOTE FROM MINNESOTA METAL EXTERIORS FOR OVERLAY ON METAL ROOFS AT TWIN LAKES PARK.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 1
M02MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M03MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE PART 1 APPLICATION FOR THE MS4 APPLICATION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-49 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING BIDS FOR 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M05MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-50, DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M06MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO COLLECT BIDS FOR UPDATING THE CITIES ORDINANCES.
moved by Swenson, seconded by Hybben
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M07MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-51 ACCEPTING A PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M08MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-52 APPROVING A GRADING AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS A AND B ADDITION.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M09MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-53 APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR A AND B ADDITION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-54 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS A AND B ADDITION.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 3
M11MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO CANCEL THE SEARCH FOR A CITY ADMINISTRATOR WITH SOUTH CENTRAL SERVICE COOPERATIVE.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Rainville
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 3
M12MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-55 APPROVING MAKING DELIA STOECKEL FULL-TIME AS OF MAY 14, 2025 WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2025. HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS BEGIN JANUARY 1, 2025.
moved by Swenson, seconded by Hybben
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 3
M13MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-56 APPROVING THE POSTING OF A RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 30 HOURS PER WEEK WITH A PAY RATE OF $20-$23 PER HOUR.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 4
M14MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO GET AN UPDATED QUOTE FOR THE DOOR, TYING IN THIS QUOTE AND GETTING A TOTAL COST.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Breyen
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 4
M15MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-57 DECLARING THAT FIRE CHIEF MILLER IS ELIGIBLE FOR PERA AND THIS NOTICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY PERA.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Hybben
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 4
M16MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 4
M17MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO TABLE 14D, 14E, 14G AND 15A TO THE JUNE 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen
Passed
5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
p. 5
M18MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
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.

First quarter financial report accepted on the consent agenda reported total general fund actual expenditures through March 31, 2025.
$429,718
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 19p. 2
First quarter financial report showed total city cash and investments at March 31, 2025.
$2,157,918
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 25p. 2
Council approved the MS4 Part 1 application; the packet requested approval of the application fee.
$400
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE PART 1 APPLICATION FOR THE MS4 APPLICATION. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 197p. 2
Council approved plans and specifications and assessment preparation for the 2025 Overlay Project; the packet estimated the total project…
$403,480
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-49 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING BIDS FOR 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 342p. 2
Resolution 2025-50 declared the City's portion of 2025 Overlay Project costs.
$220,440
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-50, DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT AND NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 201p. 2
Council approved the A and B Addition grading agreement; the agreement required security in the amount determined by the City Engineer.
$30,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-52 APPROVING A GRADING AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS A AND B ADDITION. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 356p. 2
Council approved the A and B Addition grading agreement; the agreement required an escrow account for City costs.
$5,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-52 APPROVING A GRADING AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS A AND B ADDITION. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 357p. 2
Council approved the A and B Addition development agreement; the agreement required an escrow account for City administrative, legal, eng…
$20,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-54 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS A AND B ADDITION. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 399p. 3
Council approved posting the receptionist/administrative assistant position at $20-$23 per hour.
$20
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-56 APPROVING THE POSTING OF A RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 30 HOURS PER WEEK WITH A PAY RATE OF $20-$23 PER HOUR. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 448p. 4
Council approved posting the receptionist/administrative assistant position at $20-$23 per hour.
$23
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-56 APPROVING THE POSTING OF A RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 30 HOURS PER WEEK WITH A PAY RATE OF $20-$23 PER HOUR. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 448p. 4
Council considered automatic door operator quotes and directed staff to get an updated total quote including the door.
$3,400
Motion MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO GET AN UPDATED QUOTE FOR THE DOOR, TYING IN THIS QUOTE AND GETTING A TOTAL COST. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 454p. 4
Council considered automatic door operator/door quotes; staff was directed to get an updated total quote.
$8,488
Motion MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO DIRECT STAFF TO GET AN UPDATED QUOTE FOR THE DOOR, TYING IN THIS QUOTE AND GETTING A TOTAL COST. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 456p. 4
The minutes state Stoeckel would have no health insurance benefits for the remainder of 2025, but then state benefits begin January 1, 20…
$0
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-55 APPROVING MAKING DELIA STOECKEL FULL-TIME AS OF MAY 14, 2025 WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2025. HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS BEGIN JANUARY 1, 2025. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
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1:14 pull the meeting to order. Today is May 13th, 6 PM. Uh we're going to start out with the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United
1:27 States of America and to the republic for it stands nationy andice for
1:40 all. Mr. Johnson, will you do roll call, please? Mayor here. Council member Brian here.
1:52 Council member Glazer here. Council member Rainville present. Council member Simson here.
2:00 I have Lieutenant Bangader here. I have engineer Nelson here. I have planner Nash here. All right.
2:09 and the consultant Lori Jagger will be here about 6:30. Assistant Velia Stokle
2:17 here and myself Natalie. Thank you very much. Um so next on the
2:26 list is the code of conduct. It's code of conducts posted at the back of the room. We're not going to read it over tonight. Um so I'd like to move on to
2:33 approving the agenda. Council member Rainbow. Go ahead. I passed three things earlier and
2:41 they put copies in the back. Under 3F, the documents that were to accompany
2:50 that um that that RCA were not in the packet. So
3:00 that excuse me, I'm sorry. Um and then 3G um should be corrected to read approval
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