Nowthen City Council meeting, May 19, 2026
City CouncilTuesday, May 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
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Minutes
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One-line summary
The City Council discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan for 2026-2031, including detailed project descriptions, budgets, and financing options such as leasing versus bonding for equipment.
What was on the agenda
5 items as recorded in the packet, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- Outcome unrecorded
1Call to Order
Includes Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approve Agenda.
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p. 1City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)1. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Approve Agenda - Outcome unrecorded
2Public Forum
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p. 1City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)2. Public Forum - Outcome unrecorded
3Discussion with RRC about hours being used by residents with no compensation.
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- RRC resident hours discussion
p. 1City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)3. Discussion with RRC about hours being used by residents with no compensation. - Outcome unrecorded
4Capital Improvement Plan Discussion
Discussion of the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP) for the next five years, including project descriptions, justifications, budgets, and financing options.
The City Council reviewed and discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan for the next five years, covering transportation, parks, public buildings, and equipment. Key projects include a new fire protection well funded by bonds, building improvements such as security upgrades and air conditioning replacement, park improvements including disc golf trail updates and parking lot maintenance, and multiple road improvement projects scheduled from 2027 to 2031. The council also considered equipment replacement plans for public works and fire department vehicles and gear, including a detailed comparison of leasing versus bonding for a new Sterling dump truck, with leasing recommended to start payments in 2028 over seven years. These plans provide a framework for budgeting and capital spending aligned with the city's long-term goals.
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- Capital Improvement Plan
- Equipment Replacement Plan
- Fire Protection Well
- Building Improvements
- Park Improvements
- Road Improvement Projects
- Equipment Leasing vs Bonding
p. 2City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Re: Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement Plan Worksession The City of Nowthen prepares plans for future capital improvements and equipment replacement. Staff and the consultant have discussed the possible needs of the city for the next five years. There was discussion around possible leasing of equipment inste…p. 3City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)CITY OF NOWTHEN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP) are flexible plans based upon long-range planning and financial projections, which schedule the major public improvements and equipment needs that may be incurred by the city over …p. 8City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Building Capital Improvements Construction Year: 2027 Department: Public Safety Description: New Fire Protection Well Justification: The City of Nowthen currently relies on rural water shuttle operations... The proposed fire protection well will establis…p. 11City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Building Improvement - Security Construction Year: 2027 Department: Building Capital Description: Improve security at Recycling and Fire locations Budget Impact/Other: $8,000p. 12City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Building Improvement - Air Conditioner Construction Year: 2027 Department: Building Capital Description: Replace current air conditioning unit at city hall Budget Impact/Other: $10,000p. 14City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Park Improvement - Disc golf trails Construction Year: 2027 Department: Parks Description: Improve trails used for disc golf Budget Impact/Other: $5,000 Useful Life 10 yearsp. 15City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Park Improvement - Twin Lakes parking lot Construction Year: 2027 Department: Parks Description: Patch, seal coat and re-stripe parking lots for Twin Lakes park including drive. Budget Impact/Other: $100,000 Useful Life 5 plus yearsp. 16City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Park Improvement - Security Construction Year: 2027 Department: Parks Description: Improve security at park locations Budget Impact/Other: $5,000 Useful Life 15 yearsp. 17City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: Park Improvement - Memorial Park parking lot Construction Year: 2029 Department: Parks Description: Patch, seal coat and re-stripe parking lot for Memorial park including drive. Budget Impact/Other: $75,000 Useful Life 5 plus yearsp. 18City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: 2027 Road Improvement Project Project Year: 2027 Department: Engineering Description: Hunters Meadow and Milestone Ponds (224th & 225th Ave., 225th Cir & 226th Ave.) Budget Impact/Other: $520,000 Useful Life 20 yearsp. 19City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: 2028 Road Improvement Project Project Year: 2028 Department: Engineering Description: Burnside Trails (184th Ave & Tiger St) Budget Impact/Other: $480,000 Useful Life 20 yearsp. 20City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: 2029 Road Improvement Project Project Year: 2029 Department: Engineering Description: Burns Commercial Park & Burns Town Center (Iguana St., Ferret St., 199th Ave.) Budget Impact/Other: $750,000 Useful Life 20 yearsp. 21City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: 2030 Road Improvement Projects Project Year: 2030 Department: Engineering Description: Autumn Acres - Phase I - 185th Ave, Zeolite St, Bison St Budget Impact/Other: $820,000 Useful Life 20 yearsp. 22City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Capital Improvement Plan City of Nowthen, Minnesota Project Name: 2031 Road Improvement Projects Project Year: 2031 Department: Engineering Description: Autumn Acres (Phase II - 188th Lane and Xenolith St) Budget Impact/Other: $700,000 Useful Life 20 yearsp. 29City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)Lease Equipment compared to bonding Staff looked at leasing equipment instead of purchasing equipment. Public works has generated a leasing opportunity for a new sterling dump truck for 2027. If council chooses to go with a lease, I recommend starting the lease payments in 2028 and continuing for 7 years. Below is the … - Outcome unrecorded
5Adjourn
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p. 1City Council Meeting — Packet (2026-05-19)5. Adjourn.
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