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Nowthen City Council meeting, July 8, 2025

City Council

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

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What was on the agenda.

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One-line summary

Council approved the amended consent agenda and the Baugh Street JPA, tabled zoning ordinance update proposals, discussed road assessments and fire truck options, considered hiring Laura Wiski, amended the safety-shoe policy with a $225 cap, and received public safety and Veterans Memorial updates.

What was on the agenda

24 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, and approval of agenda.

    Agenda approved as amended.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)# 1. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS, ADDING THE TEMPORARY GOLF CLUB AGREEMENT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THE RESCHEDULING OF ITEM 11B TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JPA DISCUSSION. 5 AYES, MOTION CARR…

  2. 2Public Forum

    Public forum.

    No one was signed up to speak.

    • public forum
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)2\. Public Forump. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)There was no one signed up for the public forum.

  3. 3aApproval of June 5, June 10, June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes

    Approval of June 5, June 10, and June 17, 2025 City Council minutes.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Approved under the consent agenda as amended.

    • consent agenda
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)a) Approval of June 5, June 10, June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  4. 3bApproval of Claims from June 4 to July 1st

    Approval of claims from June 4 to July 1.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Approved under the consent agenda as amended; no claims total was provided in the visible materials.

    • consent agenda
    • claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)b) Approval of Claims from June 4 to July 1st.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  5. 3cResolution accepting first quarter donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association

    Accept first quarter donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Approved under the consent agenda as amended.

    • consent agenda
    • donations
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)c) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting First Quarter Donation from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  6. 3dResolution accepting donation for Night to Unite from Comcast

    Accept Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Approved under the consent agenda as amended.

    • consent agenda
    • donations
    • Night to Unite
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)d) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting the Donation for Night to Unite from Comcast.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  7. 3eResolution accepting donation from Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking for the Nowthen Fire Department

    Accept Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking donation for the Nowthen Fire Department.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Approved under the consent agenda as amended.

    • consent agenda
    • donations
    • fire department
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)e) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting a Donation from Lakeside Cabinets and Woodworking for the Nowthen Fire Department.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  8. 3fTemporary golf cart agreement

    Temporary golf cart agreement added to the consent agenda by agenda amendment.

    The Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including the prior meeting minutes, claims, three donation resolutions, and the temporary golf cart agreement added by amendment. The donation items included a $4,858.57 first-quarter contribution from the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and a $2,500 Comcast donation for Night to Unite.

    Added by amendment and approved under the consent agenda as amended.

    • consent agenda
    • temporary permit
    Consent calendar
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS, ADDING THE TEMPORARY GOLF CLUB AGREEMENT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THE RESCHEDULING OF ITEM 11B TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JPA DISCUSSION. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  9. 4JPA Conversation with Jerry Auge from Anoka County regarding Baugh Street Improvements JPA

    JPA conversation with Jerry Auge from Anoka County regarding Baugh Street Improvements JPA.

    Anoka County representatives discussed the Baugh Street reconstruction JPA, including widening, safety improvements, stormwater work, and the City’s estimated $72,523.36 share. Council discussed budget impacts, prior cost-sharing expectations, payment flexibility, and maintenance responsibility for stormwater basins, then approved the JPA on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Rainville opposed.

    Council approved the JPA 4-1.

    • Baugh Street JPA
    • roads
    • Anoka County
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)4\. JPA Conversation with Jerry Auge from Anoka County regarding Baugh Street Improvements JPAp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. 4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.

  10. 5aEngineering: road assessment payment process

    Discuss how assessment payments for road projects are made, including when interest accrues.

    Interim City Administrator Johnson reviewed the City’s special assessment process for road projects. Council members asked that the educational document be posted on the City website after minor edits clarifying early payoff options and the steps in the process.

    Council discussed the educational assessment document and requested website posting with minor edits.

    • road assessments
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)a) Discuss how Assessment for road project payments are made - when interest accrues, etc.p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Interim City Administrator Johnson provided an overview of the city's special assessment process, which had been requested for public education. Council members expressed appreciation for the clarity of the document and requested that it be posted on the city's website, with minor edits to clarify early payoff options …

  11. 6aFire Department monthly report

    Fire Department monthly report.

    Lieutenant Bangerter gave the Sheriff’s Department monthly report, and Fire Chief Miller reported that the Fire Department handled 19 June calls. Chief Miller also discussed the new tanker’s final outfitting, the Lakeside Cabinets donation to the fire station workspace, recent training and EMT support, possible Allina ambulance staging at the fire station, and promotions within the department.

    Fire Chief Miller gave the monthly report.

    • fire department
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)6\. Fire Department a) Monthly Reportp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Fire Chief Rob Miller gave the Fire Department report for June. The department responded to 19 calls, including three fires (all mutual aid), two personal injury accidents, one hazardous condition, and several good intent calls.

  12. 6bFire Department truck budgeting discussion

    Discussion of options for truck budgeting.

    Council discussed options for replacing or maintaining the Fire Department’s rescue truck. The packet showed estimated levy effects for several bonding options, while the minutes record discussion of maintenance costs and possible new F-750 or F-550 vehicles. No formal motion was made, and Council planned a later special meeting to receive more alternatives and cost-benefit information before deciding.

    No formal motion; Council planned a later special meeting for a final decision.

    • fire department
    • truck replacement
    • budget
    Continued
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)b) Discussion of Options for truck budgeting discussion.p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)The consensus was to hold a special meeting later in July to make a final decision to allow staff time to research and provide further options. No formal motion was made at this time.

  13. 7aSheriff's Department monthly report

    Sheriff's Department monthly report.

    Lieutenant Bangerter gave the Sheriff’s Department monthly report, and Fire Chief Miller reported that the Fire Department handled 19 June calls. Chief Miller also discussed the new tanker’s final outfitting, the Lakeside Cabinets donation to the fire station workspace, recent training and EMT support, possible Allina ambulance staging at the fire station, and promotions within the department.

    Lieutenant Bangerter gave the monthly report.

    • sheriff department
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)7\. Sheriff's Department a) Monthly Reportp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Lieutenant Bangerter provided the Monthly Report for the Sheriff's Department.

  14. 8aPlanning and Zoning monthly report

    Planning and Zoning monthly report.

    The packet included a monthly update, but the signed minutes do not record a separate Planning and Zoning monthly report discussion.

    • planning and zoning
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)8\. Planning and Zoning a) Monthly Reportp. 48Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)Please accept the following as a general update on the status of various projects and/or developments during the month of June.

  15. 9aFront Desk/Receptionist update and hiring resolution

    Front Desk/Receptionist update and approval of resolution authorizing hiring.

    Council considered Resolution 2025-72 to hire Laura Wiski for the Front Desk Receptionist position at $20 per hour, increasing to $21 after the six-month probationary period. The signed minutes record the motion and second but do not record the vote or whether the motion carried.

    The minutes record the motion but do not record a vote tally or carried statement.

    • staffing
    • administrator update
    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)a) Front Desk/Receptionist Update and approval of Resolution 2025-XX Authorizing the Hiring for the Front Desk Receptionist Positionp. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-72 AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAURA WISKI FOR THE FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST POSITION.

  16. 9bAudio/visual equipment improvements

    Audio/visual equipment improvements.

    The packet included an update, but the signed minutes do not record separate Council action on this subitem.

    • administrator update
    • audio visual
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)b) Audio/visual equipment improvementsp. 51Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)In order to provide better quality audio and visual, the system has been upgraded. You will notice the projector is hung from the ceiling and the connection is working.

  17. 9cNight to Unite update

    Night to Unite update.

    The signed minutes do not record discussion or action on this subitem.

    • administrator update
    • Night to Unite
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)c) Night to Unite update

  18. 9dZayo update

    Zayo update.

    The signed minutes do not record discussion or action on this subitem.

    • administrator update
    • Zayo
    No action
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)d) Zayo update

  19. 10aPersonnel Policy safety shoes amendment and typo corrections

    Remove dollar amount on page 46 of the Personnel Policy for safety shoes and correct typos.

    Council amended the Personnel Policy resolution on required safety shoes. Instead of removing all dollar limits and requiring purchases from Chet’s, Council amended the resolution to let employees buy from any store and to cap the City contribution at $225 per pair.

    Approved with amendments removing the Chet's store requirement and adding a $225 cap.

    • personnel policy
    • safety shoes
    Approved with conditions
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)a) Approve Resolution 2025-XX to remove the dollar amount on page 46 of the Personnel Policy regarding the purchase of safety shoes and correct typos found.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)After discussion council decided to Approve this resolution with two amendments, remove Chet's from the resolution so the Employees may purchase from any store, and add a $225 cap to the amount that the city will contribute to a new pair of boots.

  20. 11aEstimates for Zoning Ordinance Updates

    Estimates for zoning ordinance updates, including Collaborative Planning and WSB Engineering.

    Attorney Ruppe reviewed zoning ordinance update proposals from WSB and Collaborative Planning. Council discussed the tradeoff between WSB’s $30,000 broader proposal and Collaborative Planning’s $20,000 first-draft proposal, then tabled the decision until August or September so staff could gather clearer details on deliverables, meetings, and comparable scope.

    Tabled until the August or September City Council meeting pending more information.

    • zoning ordinance update
    • old business
    Tabled
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)a) Estimates for Zoning Ordinance Updates 1\. Collaborative Planning 2\. WSB Engineeringp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO TABLE DECISION UNTIL THE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING, DEPENDING ON WHEN STAFF COULD GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND CLARIFICATIONS.

  21. 11a.1Collaborative Planning estimate

    Collaborative Planning zoning ordinance update estimate.

    Attorney Ruppe reviewed zoning ordinance update proposals from WSB and Collaborative Planning. Council discussed the tradeoff between WSB’s $30,000 broader proposal and Collaborative Planning’s $20,000 first-draft proposal, then tabled the decision until August or September so staff could gather clearer details on deliverables, meetings, and comparable scope.

    Considered as part of the zoning ordinance update estimates and tabled.

    • zoning ordinance update
    • Collaborative Planning
    Tabled
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)1\. Collaborative Planningp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Collaborative Planning's proposal was $20,000 but only included a first draft with additional meetings billed hourly.

  22. 11a.2WSB Engineering estimate

    WSB Engineering zoning ordinance update estimate.

    Attorney Ruppe reviewed zoning ordinance update proposals from WSB and Collaborative Planning. Council discussed the tradeoff between WSB’s $30,000 broader proposal and Collaborative Planning’s $20,000 first-draft proposal, then tabled the decision until August or September so staff could gather clearer details on deliverables, meetings, and comparable scope.

    Considered as part of the zoning ordinance update estimates and tabled.

    • zoning ordinance update
    • WSB
    Tabled
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)2\. WSB Engineeringp. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)WSB's proposal was $30,000 and included a final deliverable and public open house; Collaborative Planning's proposal was $20,000 but only included a first draft with additional meetings billed hourly.

  23. 11bVeterans Memorial update

    Veterans Memorial update added to Old Business.

    Council Member Rainville updated the Council on the Veterans Memorial redesign. The committee had reviewed initial layout changes and was working with a local designer on accessibility improvements and landscaping, with Council interested in seeing updated renderings at a future meeting.

    Added by agenda amendment; Council received an update and requested future renderings.

    • Veterans Memorial
    • old business
    Discussion only
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESSp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Council Member Rainville provided an update on the Veterans Memorial redesign. She reported that the Veterans Memorial Committee reviewed initial layout changes and was working with a local designer to incorporate accessibility improvements and revised landscaping.

  24. 12Adjourn

    Adjournment.

    The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

    • meeting administration
    Approved
    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-07-08)12\. Adjournp. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Motions and votes

7 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

  • M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS, ADDING THE TEMPORARY GOLF CLUB AGREEMENT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THE RESCHEDULING OF ITEM 11B TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JPA DISCUSSION.

    Exact transcript text

    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS, ADDING THE TEMPORARY GOLF CLUB AGREEMENT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THE RESCHEDULING OF ITEM 11B TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JPA DISCUSSION.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

    Passed

    5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL UPDATE TO OLD BUSINESS, ADDING THE TEMPORARY GOLF CLUB AGREEMENT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AND THE RESCHEDULING OF ITEM 11B TO BE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE JPA DISCUSSION. 5 AYES, MOTION CARR…

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

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Glaser

    Passed

    5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

    p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M3MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS.

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    MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser

    PassedSplit vote
    • YBREYEN
    • YSWENSON
    • YGLASER
    • YHYBBEN
    • NRAINVILLE
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. 4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.

  • M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO TABLE DECISION UNTIL THE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING, DEPENDING ON WHEN STAFF COULD GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND CLARIFICATIONS.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO TABLE DECISION UNTIL THE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING, DEPENDING ON WHEN STAFF COULD GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND CLARIFICATIONS.

    moved by Glaser, seconded by Rainville

    Tabled
    p. 2Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO TABLE DECISION UNTIL THE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER CITY COUNCIL MEETING, DEPENDING ON WHEN STAFF COULD GATHER ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND CLARIFICATIONS.

  • M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-72 AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAURA WISKI FOR THE FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST POSITION.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-72 AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAURA WISKI FOR THE FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST POSITION.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 3Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-72 AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LAURA WISKI FOR THE FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST POSITION.

  • M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-73 WITH AMENDMENTS.

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    MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-73 WITH AMENDMENTS.

    moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben

    Passed
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-73 WITH AMENDMENTS.p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)After discussion council decided to Approve this resolution with two amendments, remove Chet's from the resolution so the Employees may purchase from any store, and add a $225 cap to the amount that the city will contribute to a new pair of boots.

  • M7MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.

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    MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.

    moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson

    Passed

    The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)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.

  • Total estimated City share for the Baugh Street reconstruction JPA, including construction and construction engineering.

    $72,523

    Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. Passed(4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 23Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)In summary, the total City share of this project is $72,523.36 (includes construction and construction engineering costs).p. 1Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)Council raised concerns about the city's financial contribution of approximately $72,000 and its impact on the budget.

  • Estimated City construction share for the Baugh Street JPA.

    $67,151

    Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. Passed(4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 23Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)The total estimated construction cost to the city is $67,151.26 (includes City Storm Sewer)

  • Estimated City cost for construction engineering under the Baugh Street JPA.

    $5,372

    Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. Passed(4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 23Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)The City participation in construction engineering will be at a rate of eight percent (8%) of their designated construction share of $67,151.26 The estimated cost to the City for construction engineering is $5,372.10

  • Estimated 95% initial payment to the County upon award of the contract.

    $68,897

    Motion MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE JPA FOR THE BAUGH ST IMPROVEMENTS. Passed(4 AYES, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, MAYOR HYBBEN. 1 NAY, COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE. MOTION CARRIED.)
    p. 23Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-07-08)Upon award of the contract, the City shall pay to the County, upon written demand by the County, ninety five percent (95%) of its portion of the cost of the project estimated at $68,897.19

  • Cap added by Council amendment for City contribution toward a new pair of boots.

    $225

    Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-73 WITH AMENDMENTS. Passed
    p. 4Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-07-08)After discussion council decided to Approve this resolution with two amendments, remove Chet's from the resolution so the Employees may purchase from any store, and add a $225 cap to the amount that the city will contribute to a new pair of boots.

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