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Nowthen City Council meeting, June 10, 2025

City Council

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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The council approved an amended consent agenda, set a $70 excessive law-enforcement-services fee, approved most of the March 2025 personnel policy, extended Fire Chief Miller's contract through 2027, formed a Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee, allowed Facebook comments on a trial basis, approved septic-program work, wrote off the $325 Dryden legal bill, closed the city office on two staffing-related days, and approved Memorial Park court striping from Park Capital funds.

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Call to Order

    Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, Code of Conduct, and approval of the amended agenda.

    Agenda approved as amended.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)# 1. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Code of Conduct · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH MOVING 6A TO CONSENT AGENDA, AND MOVING 31, 3J, 3K, AND 3C, TO OLD BUSINESS, AND ADDING AN INTERNET UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  2. 2Public Forum

    Public forum comments by Senator Eric Lucero and Deb Dryden.

    Deb Dryden used public forum to object to ongoing billing concerns and Facebook comments about the Drydens. Later, after reviewing Attorney Ruppe's explanation for a $325 Dryden Acres legal invoice, the council rejected the packet's proposed approach of billing Dryden escrow and instead voted unanimously for the city to take responsibility for the $325 legal bill and write it off.

    No council action was taken during public forum.

    • public forum
    • Dryden escrow
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)2\. Public Forump. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Senator Eric Lucero - Senator Lucero spoke at the public forum to provide an update on the state's actions over the last six months. He encouraged people to reach out to him via email with questions sen.eric.lucero@mnsenate.gov. Deb Dryden - XX80 Viking Blvd - Mrs. Dryden addressed the council about the ongoing billing…

  3. 3aApproval of May 5, May 8, and May 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Approval of May 5, May 8, and May 13, 2025 City Council meeting minutes.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)a) Approval of May 5, 2025, May 8, 2025, and May 13, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  4. 3bClaims and Treasurer's Report

    Approval of claims from May 7 to June 3 and April and May 2025 treasurer reports.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • claims
    • treasurer report
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)b) Approval of Claims from May 7 to June 3 and Treasurer's Report for April and May 2025.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  5. 3cAccepting Quote for Striping Pickleball and Basketball Court at Memorial Park

    Accepting a quote to stripe pickleball and basketball court lines at Memorial Park.

    The council moved the court-striping item out of consent and approved Resolution 2025-66 for striping the existing basketball/pickleball courts. Council Member Breyen clarified that funding should come from the Park Capital Fund, and the motion passed unanimously.

    Moved from consent to old business and approved with Park Capital Fund as the funding source.

    • Memorial Park court striping
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)c) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting Quote for Striping Pickleball and Basketball Court at Memorial Park.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-66 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR STRIPING THE EXISTING BASKETBALL/PICKLEBALL COURTS SO THAT THE PICKLE BALL COURTS GET STRIPED IN ONE COLOR AND THE BASKETBALL COURT WOULD GET STRIPED IN ANOTHER COLOR, WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE P…

  6. 3dAccepting Quote for Metal Roof at Twin Lakes Park

    Accepting a quote for a metal roof at Twin Lakes Park.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • Twin Lakes Park roof
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)d) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting quote for Metal Roof at Twin Lakes Park.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  7. 3eNarcan Supply at City Office

    Allowing the Anoka County Opioid Solutions Initiative to supply the city office with Narcan for residents.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • Narcan
    • public health
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)e) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Allowing Anoka County Opioid Solutions Initiative to Supply the City Office with Narcan for Residents.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  8. 3fAnoka Ramsey Athletic Association Donation

    Accepting the first quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • donation
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)f) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting 1st Quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  9. 3gHistoric Town Hall Door and Handicap Button

    Accepting quotes for a new door and handicap button for the Historic Town Hall.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • Historic Town Hall accessibility
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)g) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting a Quote for a New door and Handicap button for the Historic Town Hall.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  10. 3hAppoint Council Member Glaser to URRWMO

    Appointment of Council Member Glaser to URRWMO as the city's second representative.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • URRWMO
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)h) Appoint Council Member Glaser to URRWMO as the City's second representative.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  11. 3iClose City Office June 20 and July 3, 2025

    Approval to close the city office on June 20 and July 3, 2025 due to staffing.

    After moving the item out of consent, the council discussed the staffing-related city office closures. It unanimously approved closing the city office on June 20 and July 3, 2025, with full-time employees using PTO for both days.

    Moved from consent to old business and approved.

    • city office staffing
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)i) Approval to Close the City office June 20 and July 3, 2025, due to staffing.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO ALLOW THE CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE JUNE 20 AND JULY 3, 2025 DUE TO LIMITED STAFFING AND HOLIDAYS. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WILL TAKE PTO FOR BOTH DAYS. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  12. 3jRum River Consultants Septic Ordinance and Compliance Program

    Authorizing Rum River Consultants to revise the septic ordinance and help prepare a septic compliance program.

    The council approved Resolution 2025-65 authorizing Rum River Consultants to revise Nowthen's septic ordinance and implement a septic compliance system. The packet and minutes identify a $900 estimated ordinance-revision cost and a $2,000 annual reporting fee, with the program intended to help align the city with MPCA reporting and compliance requirements.

    Moved from consent to old business and approved as Resolution 2025-65.

    • septic compliance
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)j) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Allowing Rum River Consultants to fix Septic Ordinance and city staff to prepare to merge septic compliance programs.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-65 AUTHORIZING RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO REVISE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND IMPLEMENT A SEPTIC COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  13. 3kAttorney Ruppe Response and Dryden Escrow Billing

    Attorney Ruppe's response and decision whether to bill the Dryden escrow.

    Deb Dryden used public forum to object to ongoing billing concerns and Facebook comments about the Drydens. Later, after reviewing Attorney Ruppe's explanation for a $325 Dryden Acres legal invoice, the council rejected the packet's proposed approach of billing Dryden escrow and instead voted unanimously for the city to take responsibility for the $325 legal bill and write it off.

    Moved from consent to old business; council chose to write off the legal bill rather than bill Dryden escrow.

    • Dryden escrow
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)k) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Attorney Ruppe's response and decision to bill Dryden Escrow.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN FOR THE CITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE $325 LEGAL BILL AND WRITE IT OFF. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  14. 4aFire Department Monthly Report

    Fire Department monthly report.

    Chief Miller reported on Fire Department improvements, including needs assessment work, equipment updates, emergency planning, grant applications, training, and goals for recruitment, inspections, prevention, and leadership development. After discussing stability for the young department and the cost of the contract, the council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-63 extending Robert Miller's contract as Fire Chief/Emergency Manager through December 31, 2027, including the scheduled weekly pay increase beginning in 2026.

    Monthly report was presented as part of the Fire Department discussion.

    • Fire Department
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)# 4. Fire Department a) Monthly Reportp. 100Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Monthly Calls-May 25 total calls 1-Fire (Mutual aid structure fire) 21 Medicals 3-Calls for service (good intent) calls.

  15. 4bFire Department Progress and Goals Presentation

    Presentation on the Fire Department's last five months of progress and goals moving forward.

    Chief Miller reported on Fire Department improvements, including needs assessment work, equipment updates, emergency planning, grant applications, training, and goals for recruitment, inspections, prevention, and leadership development. After discussing stability for the young department and the cost of the contract, the council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-63 extending Robert Miller's contract as Fire Chief/Emergency Manager through December 31, 2027, including the scheduled weekly pay increase beginning in 2026.

    Presentation and council questions; no separate action taken.

    • Fire Department
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)b) Presentation of the last five (5) months' progress and goals moving forward.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Fire Chief Rob Miller presented an update on the fire department's progress over the past six months and outlined future goals.

  16. 4cExtend Fire Chief Miller's Contract

    Extending Chief Miller's contract.

    Chief Miller reported on Fire Department improvements, including needs assessment work, equipment updates, emergency planning, grant applications, training, and goals for recruitment, inspections, prevention, and leadership development. After discussing stability for the young department and the cost of the contract, the council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-63 extending Robert Miller's contract as Fire Chief/Emergency Manager through December 31, 2027, including the scheduled weekly pay increase beginning in 2026.

    Approved as Resolution 2025-63.

    • Fire Chief contract
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)c) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Extending Fire Chief Miller's Contract.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  17. 5aSheriff's Department Monthly Report

    Sheriff's Department monthly report.

    The Sheriff's Department reported 19 May calls to Bar None and described serious incidents including a May 25 assault that led to first-degree assault charges. Attorney Allseits then reviewed the excessive-use ordinance fee question using Anoka County's $69.76 per-deputy-hour cost estimate. The council rounded the amount and unanimously selected a $70 fee for excessive use of law enforcement services under Ordinance 2025-04, with exceptions discussed for medical, mental-health, and domestic incidents.

    Monthly report presented; no separate action taken.

    • Sheriff's Department
    • Bar None
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)5\. Sheriff's Department a) Monthly Report.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Chief Deputy Bill Jacobson provided a brief update on the Sheriff's Department's activities for May 2025.

  18. 6aPlanning and Zoning Monthly Report

    Planning and Zoning monthly report.

    The council approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. That approval covered the prior May council minutes, claims and April/May treasurer reports, the Twin Lakes Park roof quote, Narcan supplied at no cost through Anoka County's opioid initiative, the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association donation, Historic Town Hall door/accessibility quotes, Council Member Glaser's URRWMO appointment, and the Planning and Zoning monthly report after it was moved into consent.

    Moved to the consent agenda and approved under the amended consent agenda.

    • Planning and Zoning
    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)6\. Planning and Zoning a) Monthly Report.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH MOVING 6A TO CONSENT AGENDA

  19. 7aReceptionist/Front Desk Position and Hiring Process

    Receptionist/front desk position update and hiring process discussion.

    Interim Administrator Johnson said the city had received 11 applications for the receptionist/front desk position and discussed how interviews should be handled. Council members agreed interviews could include up to two council members if available, while allowing staff to proceed if council members could not attend. Johnson also received support to seek no-cost help from another city clerk or administrator if she needed additional hiring expertise.

    Council gave hiring-process direction but took no recorded vote in the signed minutes.

    • receptionist hiring
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)7\. Administrator Update a) Receptionist/Front Desk Position update and discussion on Hiring Process.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Interim City Administrator Johnson reported that they had received 11 applications for the receptionist/front desk position. She discussed the hiring process and sought council input on forming a hiring committee.

  20. 8bFee for Excessive Use of Service Ordinance 2025-04

    Discussion and decision on fee for excessive use of law enforcement services under Ordinance 2025-04.

    The Sheriff's Department reported 19 May calls to Bar None and described serious incidents including a May 25 assault that led to first-degree assault charges. Attorney Allseits then reviewed the excessive-use ordinance fee question using Anoka County's $69.76 per-deputy-hour cost estimate. The council rounded the amount and unanimously selected a $70 fee for excessive use of law enforcement services under Ordinance 2025-04, with exceptions discussed for medical, mental-health, and domestic incidents.

    Council selected a $70 fee.

    • excessive law enforcement services
    • Bar None
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)8b) Discussion and Decision of Fee for Excessive Use of Service Ordinance 2025-04.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO SELECT A FEE OF $70 TO BE ADJUSTED AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN EXCESSIVE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CITY CODE VIOLATION TO BE ADDED TO ORDINANCE 2025-04ANCE 2025-04 SO THE ORDINANCE CAN BE CODIFIED AND ADDED INTO THE CITY WEBSITE AND ENFORCED. 5 AYES. MOTION C…

  21. 9aPersonnel Policy dated March 2025

    Discussion and approval of personnel policy dated March 2025.

    The council finished most of the March 2025 personnel policy. It left the exempt-employee absence language in place, removed the ability to use unaccrued PTO, chose not to add a fixed salary-increase policy, and approved flex-time language in concept. Because members disagreed about whether PTO and holidays should count toward overtime, the council approved the personnel policy with that overtime paragraph removed and directed members to submit questions for a small-cities survey before making a final decision.

    The signed minutes describe policy decisions but omit the final motion; the transcript records approval with the overtime paragraph held back for further research.

    • personnel policy
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)9a) Discussion and Approval of Personnel Policy dated March 2025.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)The council discussed various aspects of the personnel policy, including absences of less than 4 hours for exempt employees, use of unaccrued PTO after one year of employment, and overtime calculations.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Regarding overtime calculations, the council decided to revert to the previous policy of calculating overtime based on a 40-hour workweek.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)They also agreed to gather more data on overtime policies from other small cities before making a final decision on this matter.

  22. 9bVeterans Memorial Ad Hoc Committee

    Establishing a Veterans Memorial Ad Hoc Committee.

    The council discussed renovating the Veterans Memorial at Nowthen Memorial Park and forming an ad hoc committee that could include residents, veterans or their families, public works staff, and a council representative. Members discussed aiming for a manageable odd-numbered group, possibly five to nine members, and a six-to-eight-week proposal timeline after formation. The council unanimously approved moving forward with the ad hoc committee.

    Council approved moving forward with an ad hoc committee.

    • Veterans Memorial
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)b) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Establishing a Veterans Memorial Ad Hoc Committee.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  23. 9cGoals for City Staff to Accomplish

    Discussion of goals for city staff to accomplish.

    The council reviewed completed and pending staff goals and identified additional work, including updating job descriptions, studying weather-siren coverage, continuing ordinance and CUP/IUP work, improving gravel-road maintenance, moving toward a fee-based permit system, evaluating city office hours, encouraging commercial and industrial development, scheduling an Emergency Operations Plan tabletop exercise, and evaluating street signs. No formal motion was recorded in the signed minutes.

    Council reviewed goals but the signed minutes do not record a motion.

    • city staff goals
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)c) Discussion of Goals for City Staff to Accomplish.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)The council reviewed and discussed various goals for city staff to accomplish, including:

  24. 9dAdd Comments to the City Facebook Page

    Approval to allow comments on the City Facebook page.

    The council considered staff's request to allow comments on the City Facebook page so posts could be scheduled, events and reels could be used, and the page could gain more engagement. Council approved allowing comments on a trial basis with review at the October council meeting. Mayor Hybben, Council Members Rainville, Glaser, and Swenson voted yes, and Council Member Breyen voted no.

    Approved with review at the October council meeting.

    • Facebook comments
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)d) Approval to Add Comments to the City Facebook Page.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO ALLOW COMMENTS ON THE CITY FACEBOOK PAGE TO HELP GROUTH AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION ONLINE WITH THE ADDITION OF A REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING. 4 AYES, MAYOR HYBBEN, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. 1 NAY,…

  25. 9iMayor Internet Update

    Mayor's internet update added to old business by agenda amendment.

    Mayor Hybben gave an added old-business update on the Comcast internet project. He reported that 418 mid-span poles had been identified, permits were progressing, the project was divided into five zones with estimated completions from June/July through October/November, and residents should connect during initial installation to avoid later costs.

    Added by agenda amendment; update only, no action recorded.

    • internet update
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH MOVING 6A TO CONSENT AGENDA, AND MOVING 31, 3J, 3K, AND 3C, TO OLD BUSINESS, AND ADDING AN INTERNET UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)Mayor Hybben provided an update on the Comcast internet project, 418 mid-span poles have been identified for addition, work is progressing with permits being approved on schedule, the project is divided into 5 zones with estimated completion dates ranging from June/July to October/November, residents are encouraged to …

  26. 10Adjourn

    Adjournment.

    Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

    • meeting administration
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-06-10)10\. Adjournp. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Motions and votes

13 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH MOVING 6A TO CONSENT AGENDA, AND MOVING 31, 3J, 3K, AND 3C, TO OLD BUSINESS, AND ADDING AN INTERNET UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH MOVING 6A TO CONSENT AGENDA, AND MOVING 31, 3J, 3K, AND 3C, TO OLD BUSINESS, AND ADDING AN INTERNET UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  • M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO SELECT A FEE OF $70 TO BE ADJUSTED AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN EXCESSIVE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CITY CODE VIOLATION TO BE ADDED TO ORDINANCE 2025-04ANCE 2025-04 SO THE ORDINANCE CAN BE CODIFIED AND ADDED INTO THE CITY WEBSITE AND ENFORCED.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Glaser

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM GLASER TO SELECT A FEE OF $70 TO BE ADJUSTED AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN EXCESSIVE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CITY CODE VIOLATION TO BE ADDED TO ORDINANCE 2025-04ANCE 2025-04 SO THE ORDINANCE CAN BE CODIFIED AND ADDED INTO THE CITY WEBSITE AND ENFORCED. 5 AYES. MOTION C…

  • M4I will move with to approve the motion to approve the resolution adopting a personnel policy dated March 2025. And I think that's all the information that we have for that. It's resolution 25 2025XX and the we're going to resend on page 175 which is the top paragraph talking about overtime. Other than that, I believe the that is my motion.

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    I will move uh with to approve the motion to uh approve the resolution adopting a personnel policy dated March 2025. And I think that's all the information that we have for that. It's resolution 25 2025XX and the we're going to resend on page 175 which is the top paragraph talking about overtime. Other than that, I believe the that is my motion.

    moved by Hybben, seconded by Glaser

    Passed

    Motion carries.

    1:24:00All right. I'll move forward with a [1:24:10–1:24:22] motion. Um, I will move uh with to approve the motion to uh approve the resolution adopting a personnel policy dated March 2025. [1:24:20–1:24:30] And I think that's all the information that we have for that. It's resolution 25 2025XX [1:24:27–1:24:38] and the we're…

  • M4aSo then we need a motion to move forward with staff direction to contact the League of Small Cities. but we as council members need to submit our questions that we would like to staff so that they can move that provide those to the small cities.

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    So then we need a motion to move forward with staff direction to contact the League of Small Cities. Um, but we as council members need to submit our questions that we would like to staff so that they can move that provide those to the small cities.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben

    Passed

    Motion carries.

    1:25:04Council Rayville. So then we need a motion to move forward with [1:25:04–1:25:16] staff direction to contact the League of Small Cities. Um, but we as council members need to submit our [1:25:13–1:25:24] questions that we would like to staff so that they can move that provide those to the small cities. I [1:25:21–1:25:…1:26:16Are we ready to vote or any other discussion? [1:26:16–1:26:28] All right. All those in favor say I. I. Opposed? Motion carries.

  • M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  • M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO ALLOW COMMENTS ON THE CITY FACEBOOK PAGE TO HELP GROUTH AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION ONLINE WITH THE ADDITION OF A REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING.

    moved by Glaser, seconded by Hybben

    PassedSplit vote
    • YHybben
    • YRainville
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • NBreyen
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO ALLOW COMMENTS ON THE CITY FACEBOOK PAGE TO HELP GROUTH AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION ONLINE WITH THE ADDITION OF A REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING. 4 AYES, MAYOR HYBBEN, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. 1 NAY,…

  • M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN FOR THE CITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE $325 LEGAL BILL AND WRITE IT OFF.

    moved by Glaser, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN FOR THE CITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE $325 LEGAL BILL AND WRITE IT OFF. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M9MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-65 AUTHORIZING RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO REVISE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND IMPLEMENT A SEPTIC COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-65 AUTHORIZING RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO REVISE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND IMPLEMENT A SEPTIC COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  • M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-66 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR STRIPING THE EXISTING BASKETBALL/PICKLEBALL COURTS SO THAT THE PICKLE BALL COURTS GET STRIPED IN ONE COLOR AND THE BASKETBALL COURT WOULD GET STRIPED IN ANOTHER COLOR, WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE PARK CAPITAL FUND.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-66 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR STRIPING THE EXISTING BASKETBALL/PICKLEBALL COURTS SO THAT THE PICKLE BALL COURTS GET STRIPED IN ONE COLOR AND THE BASKETBALL COURT WOULD GET STRIPED IN ANOTHER COLOR, WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE P…

  • M11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO ALLOW THE CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE JUNE 20 AND JULY 3, 2025 DUE TO LIMITED STAFFING AND HOLIDAYS. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WILL TAKE PTO FOR BOTH DAYS.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

    Passed
    • YHybben
    • YBreyen
    • YGlaser
    • YSwenson
    • YRainville
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO ALLOW THE CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE JUNE 20 AND JULY 3, 2025 DUE TO LIMITED STAFFING AND HOLIDAYS. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WILL TAKE PTO FOR BOTH DAYS. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M12MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

  • April 2025 checking balance

    $367,345

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)4/30/2025 Pine River State Bank Checking Acct. $367,344.99

  • April 2025 CD balance

    $1,453,138

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)4/30/2025 PMA Financial CD's Fixed Income Network $1,453,137.50

  • April 2025 money market balance

    $302,027

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)4/30/2025 4M, 4MP & GO Funds Money Market Fund $0.00 $302,027.19

  • April 2025 treasurer total

    $2,122,510

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)$2,122,509.68

  • April 2025 outstanding checks

    $373,676

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)YTD Outstanding Chks $ (373,676.00)

  • April 2025 adjusted bank total

    $1,748,834

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Adjusted Bank Total $1,748,833.68p. 15Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SCHEDULE 1 Ending Balance: $ 1,748,833.68

  • May 2025 checking balance

    $212,596

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)5/31/2025 Pine River State Bank Checking Acct. $212,595.53

  • May 2025 CD balance

    $1,460,288

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)5/31/2025 PMA Financial Network CD's Fixed Income $1,460,287.50

  • May 2025 money market balance

    $205,776

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)5/31/2025 4M, 4MP & GO Funds Money Market Fund $0.00 $205,775.75

  • May 2025 treasurer total

    $1,878,659

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)$1,878,658.78

  • May 2025 outstanding checks

    $183,116

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)YTD Outstanding Chks $ (183,115.79)

  • May 2025 adjusted bank total

    $1,695,543

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Adjusted Bank Total $1,695,542.99p. 16Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SCHEDULE 1 Ending Balance: $ 1,695,542.99

  • Bertram Asphalt court striping quote

    $1,920

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-66 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR STRIPING THE EXISTING BASKETBALL/PICKLEBALL COURTS SO THAT THE PICKLE BALL COURTS GET STRIPED IN ONE COLOR AND THE BASKETBALL COURT WOULD GET STRIPED IN ANOTHER COLOR, WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE PARK CAPITAL FUND. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 17Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Bertram Asphalt submitted a quote in the amount of $1,920.p. 5Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM THE PARK CAPITAL FUND. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

  • Minnesota Metal Exteriors Twin Lakes roof quote

    $17,400

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 20Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Minnesota Metal Exteriors -Tracy Ellingson/Bill Anderson - at $4,350 per shelter, totaling $17,400p. 20Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SOURCE OF FUNDING: 404-45404-520 Parks Capital Outlay

  • Historic Town Hall door replacement quote

    $1,671

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Wild Construction submitted a quote for the door replacement in the amount of $1,671.44.p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SOURCE OF FUNDING: Building Capital Fund

  • Historic Town Hall handicap door button quote

    $3,400

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Stanley Access Technologies provided a quote for the installation of a handicap door button in the amount of $3,400.00.p. 52Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Net Price: USD 3,400.00

  • Historic Town Hall door/accessibility combined cost

    $5,071

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 40Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)The total combined cost of these quotes is $5,071.44.

  • Rum River septic ordinance revision

    $900

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-65 AUTHORIZING RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO REVISE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND IMPLEMENT A SEPTIC COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)The estimated cost would be $900 for ordinance revisions and a $2,000 annual fee for reporting.p. 93Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Ordinance Revision Cost: Not to exceed $900 (estimated 8-10 hours by RRC)

  • Rum River annual MPCA SSTS reporting

    $2,000

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-65 AUTHORIZING RUM RIVER CONSULTANTS TO REVISE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ORDINANCE AND IMPLEMENT A SEPTIC COMPLIANCE SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF NOWTHEN. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)The estimated cost would be $900 for ordinance revisions and a $2,000 annual fee for reporting.p. 93Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Annual MPCA Reporting Fee: $2,000 (due each March)

  • Dryden Acres legal bill writeoff

    $325

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN FOR THE CITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE $325 LEGAL BILL AND WRITE IT OFF. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 95Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)A RESOLUTION TO INVOICE DRYDEN ACRES FOR THE REMAINING BALANCE ON THEIR INVOICE OF $325 FOR FINAL PAYMENT AFTER ATTORNEY RUPPE'S EXPLANATION REGARDING THE INVOICE.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN FOR THE CITY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE $325 LEGAL BILL AND WRITE IT OFF. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • Chief Miller 2025 weekly salary

    $1,150

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 113Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Miller will earn a weekly salary of $1,150 for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with no additional compensation/no paid-on-call compensation.p. 111Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SOURCE OF FUNDING: General Fund 100-42210-103

  • Chief Miller 2026-2027 weekly salary

    $1,200

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 114Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)For the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, Mr. Miller will earn a weekly salary of $1200.p. 111Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)SOURCE OF FUNDING: General Fund 100-42210-103

  • Chief Miller weekly increase

    $50

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT MILLER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2027 AS FIRECHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGER. Passed(5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 118Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)Beginning January 1st, 2026, through December 31, 2027, weekly compensation will increase by $50 to $1,200 a week.

  • Veterans Memorial ad hoc committee meeting stipend

    $40

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AT NOWTHEN MEMORIAL PARK. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
    PDFMeeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)as part of our um fee schedule. And I don't [2:04:46–2:04:57] remember the resolution number um but the members would get a stipend of $40 [2:04:54–2:05:05] for each meeting that they attend.

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  • 0:04 We're going to open the meeting. Today is the 10th of June at 6 o'clock and we will get started with the pledge of allegiance. and the flag United States.
  • 0:32 Miss Johnson, you take roll call, please. Mayor here. here. Council member Glazer here.
  • 0:43 Council member Rainville present. Council member Swansson here. Chief Deputy Jacobson here. Fire Chief
  • 0:52 Miller here. Administrative assistant stool here. And myself Natalie Johnson. Roll call is taken, sir. All right. Thank you for making roll call. The code
  • 1:02 of conduct is posted in the back if there's any questions on that. And we will move to approve the agenda. Mr. Mayor,
  • 1:11 Randall, um I would move that we um move item 6A under planning and zoning up to
  • 1:19 consent. Cindy is uh our planner is not here to comment on that and it's pretty self-explanatory and there's nothing prepared for
  • 1:27 planning in Okay. Is there anything else for uh agenda moves? Mr. Mayor, council member please. Go ahead. I'd like to
  • 1:35 move items three, I J, and K from the consent agenda to um see new business or can someone be old
  • 1:45 business? Let's see. Okay. Can you drop old business? That would old business, please. Okay. I J and K to old business. Um I would also
  • 1:54 like to provide an internet update. Um, so if we could make that uh after K under the three we just dropped
  • 2:03 down, move them under uh nine for in the old business, that would be all right. Um, Mr. Mayor, I just have a I don't know if we need to move it to pull it
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