Nowthen City Council meeting, November 18, 2025

City Council

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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The Council awarded the 2025A bond sale, approved consent items and several fire/stormwater/public works actions, tabled the siren, safety glass, and street sign items, rejected a motion to stop flying the state flag, extended the Comcast broadband agreement, and authorized an attorney services RFP.

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approve agenda.
Agenda approved as amended, adding New Business 9E and 9F and moving consent items K and M to New Business G and H.
- agenda approval
Approved
p. 1p. 1
2Public Forum
Public forum.
Representative Paul Novotny provided a legislative update and answered questions.
- public forum
Discussion only
p. 1p. 1
3Ehlers Presentation of the Sale of 2025A Bonds
Ehlers presentation and bond sale award for 2025A bonds.
The Council awarded the sale of the City’s General Obligation Bond Series 2025A at a final principal amount of $1,250,000 after Ehlers reported six bids, a winning Baird bid with a 2.96% true interest cost, an AA+ S&P rating, and about $85,000 less total debt service than originally estimated.
Council awarded the 2025A bond sale to Baird at a final par amount of $1,250,000.
- 2025A bonds
Approved
p. 1p. 2
4aApproval of October 14th, October 21st, and October 30th, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 14th, October 21st, and October 30th, 2025, City Council meeting minutes.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4bApproval of Claims and Treasurer's Report
Approval of claims from October 7 to November 10 and Treasurer's Report for October 2025.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- claims
- treasurer report
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4cApproval of Bill's Superette Tobacco License for 2026
Approval of Bill's Superette tobacco license for 2026.
Approved under the amended consent agenda; the minutes note item 4C had two date changes before agenda approval.
- tobacco license
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4dService Agreement with CACC for Animal Control
Authorize the City Clerk to sign the service agreement with Companion Animal Care and Control for animal control.
The Council approved the amended consent agenda, which authorized the City Clerk to sign an animal control service agreement with Companion Animal Care and Control; the packet includes monthly retainer and per-call/per-animal fee schedules, but the service option selected is not shown in the excerpt.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- animal control
- CACC
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4eRenewal of Contract for Embedded Systems
Renewal of contract with Embedded Systems for tornado siren maintenance.
The Council approved the Embedded Systems renewal on the consent agenda for tornado siren maintenance through 2026, though the packet contains a discrepancy between the RCA rate and the attached renewal letter rate.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- siren maintenance
- Embedded Systems
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4fDonation for the Veterans Memorial
Accept donation of $624 for the Veterans Memorial.
The Council accepted donations through the consent agenda, including $624 for the Veterans Memorial, two Elk River Youth Hockey Association quarterly donations, and a third quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- donation
- Veterans Memorial
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4gPayment for ADA Compliance Software
Authorize payment for ADA compliance software.
The Council approved the ADA compliance software item on consent, allowing staff to use AudioEye and Alyant under a six-month free period followed by 2026 payments, so staff can begin bringing the city website and documents into ADA compliance before the 2027 deadline.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- ADA software
- website accessibility
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4hElk River Youth Hockey Association Donations
Accept second and third quarter donations from Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
The Council accepted donations through the consent agenda, including $624 for the Veterans Memorial, two Elk River Youth Hockey Association quarterly donations, and a third quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- donation
- Elk River Youth Hockey Association
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4iAnoka Ramsey Athletic Association Donation
Accept third quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
The Council accepted donations through the consent agenda, including $624 for the Veterans Memorial, two Elk River Youth Hockey Association quarterly donations, and a third quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- donation
- Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4jResidential Recycle Reporting by Haulers
Receive and file update for residential recycle reporting by haulers.
Received and filed under the amended consent agenda.
- recycling
- hauler reporting
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4kComcast Third Quarter Report
Receive and file Comcast third quarter report.
The Comcast third quarter report was moved from consent to new business, where the Council received an update that work was progressing but still delayed, and approved a first amendment extending the broadband development period.
Moved to New Business 9G; Council approved a first amendment extending the broadband development period.
- Comcast broadband
- development agreement
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 8
4lPlanning and Zoning Monthly Report
Planning and Zoning monthly report.
Received and filed under the amended consent agenda.
- planning and zoning
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
4mQuote for Culvert Repair on Hillside and Marble
Accept quote for culvert repair on Hillside Trail and Marble Street.
The Council moved the culvert repair item from consent for discussion, talked about the need for better quote-soliciting practices, and approved Resolution 2025-114 accepting the quote because the culvert was failing.
Moved to New Business 9H; Council approved Resolution 2025-114 accepting the repair quote.
- culvert repair
- Hillside Trail
- Marble Street
Approved
p. 1p. 1p. 9
4nClose City Offices for the Holidays
Approve closing Nowthen City Offices for the holidays.
Approved under the amended consent agenda.
- holiday hours
- consent agenda
Consent calendar
p. 1p. 2
5aRelease Financial Security for Nowthen Pastures
Release financial security for Nowthen Pastures.
The Council released the financial security for Nowthen Pastures after the City Engineer confirmed the required wetland buffer vegetation and signs were completed and recommended waiving the usual two-year warranty because no permanent public infrastructure was involved.
Council approved Resolution 2025-112.
- Nowthen Pastures
- financial security
Approved
p. 1p. 2
5bAnnual Public Comment on SWPPP Adequacy
Annual opportunity for public comment on the adequacy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program.
The Council held the annual SWPPP comment opportunity with no public comments, then approved submitting an MS4 petition for reevaluation because 2020 census mapping may remove Nowthen from the required urban-area stormwater permit program, potentially saving about $20,000 per year.
The public comment opportunity was opened and closed with no comments received.
- SWPPP
- stormwater
No action
p. 1p. 3
5cMS4 Petition for Reevaluation
Approve submittal of MS4 petition for reevaluation.
The Council held the annual SWPPP comment opportunity with no public comments, then approved submitting an MS4 petition for reevaluation because 2020 census mapping may remove Nowthen from the required urban-area stormwater permit program, potentially saving about $20,000 per year.
Council approved submitting the MS4 petition for reevaluation.
- MS4
- stormwater regulation
Approved
p. 1p. 3
6aFire Department Monthly Report
Fire Department monthly report.
Monthly report was presented; no vote was recorded.
- fire department report
Discussion only
p. 1p. 3
6bIncrease Firefighter Benefit Level
Increase benefit level for firefighters vested in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan.
The Council approved increasing the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan benefit level from $2,500 to $3,500 per year of service after the financial consultant explained the fund was overfunded and could support the higher benefit without additional city contribution.
Council approved Resolution 2025-113.
- firefighter pension
- PERA
Approved
p. 1p. 4
6cPurchase Paratech Rescue Tools
Purchase Paratech rescue tools from MacQueen.
The Council approved buying Paratech rescue tools for the Fire Department from MacQueen for $19,987.90, with the financial consultant noting the purchase would put the fire budget over but the general fund was under budget and a later budget adjustment could cover the shortfall.
Council approved Resolution 2025-115.
- fire equipment
- Paratech rescue tools
Approved
p. 1p. 4
6dPurchase Siren and Installation
Purchase warning siren and installation.
The Council discussed a proposed warning siren at Twin Lakes Park, including the split between buying the siren in 2025 and installing it in 2026, but tabled the item so the Fire Chief could answer questions about location, cost, and warning alternatives.
Council tabled the siren purchase and installation until the Fire Chief could address questions.
- warning siren
- Twin Lakes Park
Tabled
p. 1p. 5
7aSheriff's Department Monthly Report
Sheriff's Department monthly report.
The Sheriff’s Office reported 134 October calls for service, including nine calls to Bar None, and reviewed notable incidents such as runaway juveniles, mental health crises, storage unit burglaries, a swamp crash, and recovery of a stolen vehicle.
Monthly report was presented; no vote was recorded.
- sheriff report
- Bar None
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5
8aEmployee Evaluations Update
Employee evaluations update.
The City Clerk reported on employee evaluations, county population signs, upcoming policy and budget discussions, security/access system upgrades, and illegal dumping concerns, with the Sheriff’s Office offering extra patrols in problem areas.
Update only; no vote was recorded.
- city clerk update
- employee evaluations
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5
8bPopulation Sign Update
Population sign update.
The City Clerk reported on employee evaluations, county population signs, upcoming policy and budget discussions, security/access system upgrades, and illegal dumping concerns, with the Sheriff’s Office offering extra patrols in problem areas.
Update only; no vote was recorded.
- city clerk update
- population signs
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5
8c2026 COLA, Overtime Policy and Paid Leave Policy
2026 COLA, overtime policy and paid leave policy update.
The City Clerk reported on employee evaluations, county population signs, upcoming policy and budget discussions, security/access system upgrades, and illegal dumping concerns, with the Sheriff’s Office offering extra patrols in problem areas.
Update only; discussion was referred to the November 26 budget meeting.
- city clerk update
- COLA
- overtime
- paid leave
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5
8dCity Security and Access Systems
City security and access systems update.
The City Clerk reported on employee evaluations, county population signs, upcoming policy and budget discussions, security/access system upgrades, and illegal dumping concerns, with the Sheriff’s Office offering extra patrols in problem areas.
Update only; no vote was recorded.
- city clerk update
- security system
Discussion only
p. 1p. 5
9aSafety Glass at the City Office
Purchase and installation of safety glass at the City Office.
The Council reviewed safety glass quotes after an incident with an upset resident, discussed whether thicker glass or polycarbonate would better protect staff, and tabled the item to obtain polycarbonate quotes.
Council tabled the item to obtain quotes for polycarbonate.
- safety glass
- city office security
Tabled
p. 2p. 6
9bSupport for the Nowthen Heritage Festival
Review request for the City of Nowthen to continue support of the Nowthen Heritage Festival.
The Council approved continuing the City’s support for the 2026 Nowthen Heritage Festival, with the packet request including a $3,000 contribution, about $900 in SCORE Grant recycling outreach funds, and staff assistance.
Council voted to continue city support and staff will prepare Resolution 2025-116 for signature.
- Nowthen Heritage Festival
Approved
p. 2p. 6
9cMinnesota State Flag at City Offices
Discussion regarding Minnesota State flag at the Nowthen City Offices.
The Council debated whether to fly the current official Minnesota state flag, no state flag, or the historical state flag; a motion to not fly the Minnesota state flag failed 2-3, and the Mayor confirmed the current state flag should be put back up.
A motion to not fly the Minnesota state flag failed; the Mayor confirmed the state flag should be put back up.
- Minnesota state flag
Denied
p. 2p. 7
9dPurchase Street Signage with Nowthen Logo
Purchase street signage with the Nowthen logo.
The Council discussed replacing non-reflective street signs and whether adding the Nowthen logo was worth the added per-sign cost, then tabled the issue to get a clearer count of signs needing replacement and improve budgeting.
Council tabled the item to determine the total number of signs needing replacement for better budgeting.
- street signs
- Nowthen logo
Tabled
p. 2p. 7
9eAccept Resignation of Public Works Supervisor Joe Glaze
Accept resignation for retirement of Public Works Supervisor Joe Glaze.
The Council accepted Public Works Supervisor Joe Glaze’s resignation for retirement effective January 20, 2026, then approved having Council Members Swenson and Breyen work with the Clerk on a salary range and related details before posting a city maintenance employee position.
Added to the agenda; Council approved Resolution 2025-117 accepting Joe Glaze's resignation for retirement.
- public works
- retirement
Approved
p. 1p. 8
9fPosting of a City Maintenance Employee
Approve work needed to post a city maintenance employee position.
The Council accepted Public Works Supervisor Joe Glaze’s resignation for retirement effective January 20, 2026, then approved having Council Members Swenson and Breyen work with the Clerk on a salary range and related details before posting a city maintenance employee position.
Added to the agenda; Council approved having Council Members Swenson and Breyen work with the Clerk on the salary range and related posting issues.
- public works
- maintenance employee
Approved
p. 1p. 8
9gComcast Third Quarter Report and Broadband Agreement Extension
Comcast report and broadband development agreement extension.
The Comcast third quarter report was moved from consent to new business, where the Council received an update that work was progressing but still delayed, and approved a first amendment extending the broadband development period.
Moved from consent item 4K; Council approved the first amendment extending the development period.
- Comcast broadband
- development agreement
Approved
p. 1p. 8
9hCulvert Repair on Hillside and Marble
Culvert repair on Hillside Trail and Marble Street.
The Council moved the culvert repair item from consent for discussion, talked about the need for better quote-soliciting practices, and approved Resolution 2025-114 accepting the quote because the culvert was failing.
Moved from consent item 4M; Council approved Resolution 2025-114.
- culvert repair
- Hillside Trail
- Marble Street
Approved
p. 1p. 9
10aRFP for Attorney Services
Discussion and decision regarding RFP for attorney services.
The Council discussed whether to request proposals for civil and prosecuting attorney services now or delay because of ongoing ordinance work, then voted to send out an RFP for both civil and prosecuting attorneys while keeping the ability to decide each service separately later.
Council approved sending out the RFP for both civil and prosecuting attorney services.
- attorney services RFP
Approved
p. 2p. 9
11Adjourn
Adjourn meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
- adjournment
Approved
p. 2p. 9

Motions and votes

18 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M2025-11-18-01MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING NEW BUSINESS 9E AND 9F AND MOVING CONSENT ITEMS K AND M TO NEW BUSINESS G AND H.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 1
M2025-11-18-02MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-104 AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SERIES 2025A IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, FIXING THEIR FORMS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben
PassedSplit vote
- YRainville
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YSwenson
- NGlaser
p. 2
M2025-11-18-03MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 2
M2025-11-18-04MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-112 RELEASING THE FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR NOWTHEN PASTURES.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Swenson
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 2
M2025-11-18-05MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE MS4 PETITION FOR REEVALUATION.
moved by Swenson, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 3
M2025-11-18-06MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-113 OPTING TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT LEVEL FOR FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE VESTED IN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PLAN.
moved by Glaser, seconded by Swenson
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 4
M2025-11-18-07MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-115 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE PARATECH RESCUE TOOLS.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 4
M2025-11-18-08MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO TABLE THE ITEM.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Glaser
Tabled
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 5
M2025-11-18-09MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO TABLE THE ITEM.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Swenson
Tabled
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 6
M2025-11-18-10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO CONTINUE THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 6
M2025-11-18-11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO NOT FLY THE MINNESOTA STATE FLAG ON CITY PROPERTY.
Exact transcript text
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO NOT FLY THE MINNESOTA STATE FLAG ON CITY PROPERTY.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Glaser
FailedSplit vote
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- NHybben
- NRainville
- NSwenson
p. 7
M2025-11-18-12MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO TABLE THE ITEM.
moved by Glaser, seconded by Breyen
Tabled
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 7
M2025-11-18-13MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-117 ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT OF JOE GLAZE.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Swenson
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 8
M2025-11-18-14MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN REQUESTING THAT COUNCIL APPROVES HAVING COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON AND COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN HELP CITY CLERK JOHNSON FIGURE OUT A SALARY RANGE AND ANY OTHER ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE RESOLVED SO THAT THE POSITION CAN BE POSTED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Hybben
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 8
M2025-11-18-15MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS TO EXTEND THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 8
M2025-11-18-16MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-114 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR REPAIR OF HILLSIDE TRAIL ON MARBLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CULVERT IS FAILING.
moved by Glaser, seconded by Hybben
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 9
M2025-11-18-17MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO SEND THE RFP FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES OUT FOR BOTH CIVIL AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Glaser
Passed
- YHybben
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
p. 9
M2025-11-18-18MOTION TO ADJOURN BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.
moved by Hybben, seconded by Swenson
Passed
p. 9

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.

2025A estimated debt service reduction
$85,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-104 AWARDING THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SERIES 2025A IN THE ORIGINAL AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,250,000, FIXING THEIR FORMS AND SPECIFICATIONS, DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT. Passed(4 AYES - COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, MAYOR HYBBEN, COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON. 1 NAY- COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 2
CACC population D retainer impound or full
$150
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 53p. 56
CACC population D retainer reserve
$75
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 54
CACC unreclaimed dog cat fee
$200
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 41
CACC daytime call response fee
$100
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 54p. 56
CACC overnight call response fee
$175
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 54p. 56
Embedded systems RCA rate
$10
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 47
Embedded systems contract rate
$50
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 48
ADA software half year payment
$1,972
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 53
ADA software annual subscription addition resolution
$3,950
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 53
ADA software RCA prorated amount
$3,943
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Passed(VIA ROLL CALL, 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 51
Comcast cost per establishment passed
$5,133
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS TO EXTEND THE DEVELOPMENT PERIOD. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 57
Culvert repair base quote
$16,510
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-114 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR REPAIR OF HILLSIDE TRAIL ON MARBLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CULVERT IS FAILING. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 63p. 9
Culvert asphalt patch add on
$2,500
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-114 ACCEPTING THE QUOTE FOR REPAIR OF HILLSIDE TRAIL ON MARBLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CULVERT IS FAILING. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 63
MS4 estimated annual cost
$20,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE MS4 PETITION FOR REEVALUATION. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 3
Firefighter approved benefit level
$3,500
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-113 OPTING TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT LEVEL FOR FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE VESTED IN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PLAN. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 76p. 4
Firefighter benefit required contribution at 3500
$0
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-113 OPTING TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT LEVEL FOR FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE VESTED IN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PLAN. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 96
Firefighter current annual city contribution discussed
$7,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-113 OPTING TO INCREASE THE BENEFIT LEVEL FOR FIREFIGHTERS WHO ARE VESTED IN THE STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PLAN. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 4
Paratech rescue tools purchase
$19,988
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-115 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE PARATECH RESCUE TOOLS. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
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Heritage festival monetary contribution
$3,000
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO CONTINUE THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
p. 115p. 6
Heritage festival SCORE grant allocation
$900
Motion MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO CONTINUE THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR. Passed(5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.)
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0:03 Are we live at this point? >> Yep. >> It does feel like we were just here. I
0:10 just want to say All right. We got everybody. It is 6 o'clock. So, let's rock and roll. All
0:17 right. So, good morning or good afternoon, good evening. Let's try it that way. It's been a long day already. So today is 18
0:25 November at 6:01 and we'll open the meeting starting with the pledge of allegiance [clears throat] to the flag of the United States of
0:36 America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible
0:43 with liberty and justice for all. [clears throat] >> John, may you do roll call, please? >> Mayor Hib >> here.
0:52 >> Council member Brian >> here. Council member Glazer >> here. >> Council member Rango, Council Member Clemenson >> here.
0:59 >> Um financial consultant Laurier. Say here
1:10 we'll say she's here. And then Bruce K. >> Hi everyone. uh Lieutenant Banger
1:20 >> here >> and myself Natalie Johnson both call us complete. >> Okay. So before we go into approving the agenda just talking over some of the
1:28 items that [clears throat] um have changed that we need to address. Uh 4 C there was two date changes. We do have a
1:36 new form with you on that. Um 4K we need to talk about. My recommendation is it's removed um and it's added to the very
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