The council accepted an Anoka County recycling subsidy, approved cannabis zoning and Burns Bottle Shop THC-related approvals, shifted winter Recycle Center hours, adopted administrative enforcement and fee schedule changes, prioritized zoning code enforcement, and tabled the PFML personnel policy update.
What was on the agenda
13 items as recorded in the agenda, packet, and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order / Approve Agenda
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the agenda.
Agenda approved as presented after a requested clarification was discussed.
meeting administration
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda1. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMayor Hybben called the session to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Roll call by City Clerk Johnson.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 4 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
2aNonresident recyclers using the Nowthen Recycle Center
Receive and file update regarding nonresident recyclers using the Nowthen Recycle Center.
The council accepted additional Anoka County funding for non-Nowthen residents who use the Nowthen Recycle Center. The packet explained that Anoka County calculated a 2026 nonresident user subsidy of $15,972.00 based on 32% of the City's $49,912.50 SCORE-eligible funding, and the minutes record approval of Resolution 2025-102.
Handled under the consent agenda by a motion approving Resolution 2025-102 to accept additional Anoka County funds.
recycling center subsidy
Consent calendar
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda# 2. Consent Agenda a) Receive and File Update Regarding Nonresident Recyclers Using the Nowthen Recycle Center.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION 2025-102 TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM ANOKA COUNTY FOR NON-NOWTHEN RESIDENT USERS WHO RESIDE IN ANOKA COUNTY. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
3aApproval of Ordinance 2025-XX Amending Cannabis Zoning Ordinance
Approval of ordinance amending the cannabis zoning ordinance.
The council approved Ordinance 2025-09 and its summary publication to change lower potency hemp edible retail sales from an interim use to a permitted commercial use, while removing the phrase "lower potency hemp edibles or hemp derived consumer products" from Section 9g so the cannabis sales-hour limit would not apply to those products.
Approved as Ordinance 2025-09 with language removed from Section 9g.
cannabis zoning ordinance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda3. Planning and Zoning a) Approval of Ordinance 2025-XX Amending Cannabis Zoning Ordinancep. 2↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-09 AMENDING THE CANNABIS ZONING ORDINANCE WITH THE REMOVAL OF "LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES OR HEMP DERIVED CONSUMER PRODUCTS" LANGUAGE FROM SECTION 9G ON PAGE 7 OF THE PACKET, AND TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORD…
3bApproval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Amending Cannabis Zoning Ordinance
Approval of summary publication for the cannabis zoning ordinance amendment.
The council approved Ordinance 2025-09 and its summary publication to change lower potency hemp edible retail sales from an interim use to a permitted commercial use, while removing the phrase "lower potency hemp edibles or hemp derived consumer products" from Section 9g so the cannabis sales-hour limit would not apply to those products.
Approved in the same motion as Ordinance 2025-09.
cannabis zoning ordinance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendab) Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Amending Cannabis Zoning Ordinance.p. 2↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesAND TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED.
3cApproval of IUP for Burns Bottle Shop Low Potency THC Sales
Approval of an interim use permit for Burns Bottle Shop low potency THC sales.
Because the zoning ordinance change would not take effect until publication and the applicants needed to proceed with state applications, the council approved Burns Bottle Shop's interim use permit and variance for low potency THC sales at 8163 Viking Blvd NW. The approval was as written and did not include the Planning Commission's additional fence requirement.
Approved as written, without the additional fence requirement recommended by the Planning Commission.
Burns Bottle Shop IUP and variance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendac) Approval of IUP for Burns Bottle Shop Low Potency THC Sales.p. 3↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE IUP FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES AS WRITTEN (WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL FENCE REQUIREMENT) AND APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
3dApproval of Variance for Burns Bottle Shop Low Potence THC Sales
Approval of a variance for Burns Bottle Shop low potency THC sales.
Because the zoning ordinance change would not take effect until publication and the applicants needed to proceed with state applications, the council approved Burns Bottle Shop's interim use permit and variance for low potency THC sales at 8163 Viking Blvd NW. The approval was as written and did not include the Planning Commission's additional fence requirement.
Approved in the same motion as the Burns Bottle Shop IUP.
Burns Bottle Shop IUP and variance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendad) Approval of Variance for Burns Bottle Shop Low Potence THC Sales.p. 3↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE IUP FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES AS WRITTEN (WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL FENCE REQUIREMENT) AND APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
4aRecycle Center Staff Request Hours Change for Winter
Recycle Center staff request to change winter hours.
The council approved shifting winter Recycle Center hours from 11 AM-5 PM to 10 AM-4 PM for mid-November 2025 through mid-April 2026. The discussion focused on safety in darkness, low use during the last hour, maintaining staff hours, and tracking 10-11 AM traffic for future evaluation.
Hours were shifted to 10 AM-4 PM, with staff asked to track traffic for future review.
recycling center winter hours
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda# 4. New Business a) Recycle Center Staff Request Hours Change for Winterp. 3↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO CHANGE THE RECYCLING CENTER HOURS FROM 11 AM - 5 PM TO 10 AM - 4 PM FOR THE MONTHS OF MID- NOVEMBER 2025 THROUGH MID-APRIL 2026, WITH THE ADDITIONAL REQUEST THAT STAFF TRACK TRAFFIC OF THE RECYCLING CENTER FOR THE SAKE OF RE-EVALUATING THE WINTER HOURS IN 20…
5aApproval of Ordinance 2025-XX Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 Section 5 Administrative Enforcement
Approval of ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 1 Section 5 Administrative Enforcement.
The council approved a replacement administrative enforcement ordinance using Option 2 with a $1,250 flat fee, then approved publication. It also approved the fee schedule ordinance and publication, with the administrative enforcement fee language updated to match Option 2, and separately authorized staff and subcontractors to work on zoning code enforcement.
Approved using Option 2 with a flat fee amount of $1,250.
administrative enforcement ordinance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda5. Old Business a) Approval of Ordinance 2025-XX Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 Section 5 Administrative Enforcement.p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 1 SECTION 5 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO AMEND LOCAL STATUTES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT, USING OPTION 2 WITH A FLAT FEE AMOUNT OF $1,250. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
5bApproval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 Section 5 Administrative Enforcement
Approval of summary publication for the administrative enforcement ordinance.
The council approved a replacement administrative enforcement ordinance using Option 2 with a $1,250 flat fee, then approved publication. It also approved the fee schedule ordinance and publication, with the administrative enforcement fee language updated to match Option 2, and separately authorized staff and subcontractors to work on zoning code enforcement.
Approved after passage of the administrative enforcement ordinance.
administrative enforcement ordinance
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendab) Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Repealing and Replacing Chapter 1 Section 5 Administrative Enforcement.p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE JUST PASSED. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
5cApproval of Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the Fee Schedule
Approval of ordinance amending the fee schedule.
The council approved a replacement administrative enforcement ordinance using Option 2 with a $1,250 flat fee, then approved publication. It also approved the fee schedule ordinance and publication, with the administrative enforcement fee language updated to match Option 2, and separately authorized staff and subcontractors to work on zoning code enforcement.
Approved with administrative enforcement fees updated to match the Option 2 ordinance just passed.
fee schedule amendment
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendac) Approval of Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the Fee Schedule.p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE, USING THE FEES UPDATED BASED ON THE UPDATED ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE JUST PASSED (OPTION 2). 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
5dApproval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the Fee Schedule
Approval of summary publication for the fee schedule ordinance.
The council approved a replacement administrative enforcement ordinance using Option 2 with a $1,250 flat fee, then approved publication. It also approved the fee schedule ordinance and publication, with the administrative enforcement fee language updated to match Option 2, and separately authorized staff and subcontractors to work on zoning code enforcement.
Approved in the same motion as the fee schedule ordinance.
fee schedule amendment
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agendad) Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-XX Amending the Fee Schedule.p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE, USING THE FEES UPDATED BASED ON THE UPDATED ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE JUST PASSED (OPTION 2). 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.
5eApproval of Resolution 2025-XX Approving updates to the Personnel Policy
Approval of resolution updating the personnel policy for paid family and medical leave.
The council tabled the proposed personnel policy update on Paid Family and Medical Leave. Members wanted to confirm what was budgeted, compare the 0.88% and 0.66% contribution rates for city employees, and check what nearby cities were doing before deciding whether the City should cover the employee portion.
Tabled to the next meeting for budget confirmation, rate comparison, and research on nearby cities.
personnel policy PFML
Tabled
p. 1↗October 30 Agendae) Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Approving updates to the Personnel Policy.p. 6↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesThe council decided to table the item until the next meeting to: 1. Confirm what was budgeted 2. Determine the difference between the 0.88% and 0.66% rates for city employees 3. Research what other nearby cities were doing
6Adjourn
Adjournment.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
meeting administration
Approved
p. 1↗October 30 Agenda6. Adjournp. 6↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Motions and votes
10 motions on the record.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 4 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION 2025-102 TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM ANOKA COUNTY FOR NON-NOWTHEN RESIDENT USERS WHO RESIDE IN ANOKA COUNTY.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION 2025-102 TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM ANOKA COUNTY FOR NON-NOWTHEN RESIDENT USERS WHO RESIDE IN ANOKA COUNTY. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-09 AMENDING THE CANNABIS ZONING ORDINANCE WITH THE REMOVAL OF "LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES OR HEMP DERIVED CONSUMER PRODUCTS" LANGUAGE FROM SECTION 9G ON PAGE 7 OF THE PACKET, AND TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE.
moved by Swenson, seconded by Glaser
Passed
MOTION CARRIED.
p. 2↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-09 AMENDING THE CANNABIS ZONING ORDINANCE WITH THE REMOVAL OF "LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES OR HEMP DERIVED CONSUMER PRODUCTS" LANGUAGE FROM SECTION 9G ON PAGE 7 OF THE PACKET, AND TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SAID ORD…
M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE IUP FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES AS WRITTEN (WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL FENCE REQUIREMENT) AND APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES.
moved by Swenson, seconded by Glaser
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 3↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE IUP FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES AS WRITTEN (WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL FENCE REQUIREMENT) AND APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR BURNS BOTTLE SHOP LOW POTENCY THC SALES. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO CHANGE THE RECYCLING CENTER HOURS FROM 11 AM - 5 PM TO 10 AM - 4 PM FOR THE MONTHS OF MID-NOVEMBER 2025 THROUGH MID-APRIL 2026, WITH THE ADDITIONAL REQUEST THAT STAFF TRACK TRAFFIC OF THE RECYCLING CENTER FOR THE SAKE OF RE-EVALUATING THE WINTER HOURS IN 2026-2027.
moved by Glaser, seconded by Hybben
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 3↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO CHANGE THE RECYCLING CENTER HOURS FROM 11 AM - 5 PM TO 10 AM - 4 PM FOR THE MONTHS OF MID- NOVEMBER 2025 THROUGH MID-APRIL 2026, WITH THE ADDITIONAL REQUEST THAT STAFF TRACK TRAFFIC OF THE RECYCLING CENTER FOR THE SAKE OF RE-EVALUATING THE WINTER HOURS IN 20…p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 1 SECTION 5 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO AMEND LOCAL STATUTES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT, USING OPTION 2 WITH A FLAT FEE AMOUNT OF $1,250.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 1 SECTION 5 OF THE NOWTHEN CITY CODE TO AMEND LOCAL STATUTES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT, USING OPTION 2 WITH A FLAT FEE AMOUNT OF $1,250. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE JUST PASSED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE THE PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE JUST PASSED. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE, USING THE FEES UPDATED BASED ON THE UPDATED ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE JUST PASSED (OPTION 2).
moved by Breyen, seconded by Hybben
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 5↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE, USING THE FEES UPDATED BASED ON THE UPDATED ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE JUST PASSED (OPTION 2). 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M9MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO AUTHORIZE STAFF AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO WORK ON ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Breyen
Passed
YHybben
YBreyen
YGlaser
YSwenson
PRainville
p. 6↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO AUTHORIZE STAFF AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO WORK ON ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT. 4 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.p. 1↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville (attended remotely via zoom due to an illness, notice was not given therefore Council Member Rainville was not able to vote on any agenda items).
M10MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
p. 6↗October 30, 2025 Meeting MinutesMOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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