Tuesday, December 14, 2021 · 7:00 PM
Packet
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The supporting materials council reviewed.
One-line summary
The Council approved an amended consent agenda, a fire duty officer vehicle, conditional hiring of three paid-on-call firefighters, Recycling Center improvements and a grant-funded rolloff, the 2021 audit by Mike Pofahl, and deferred the accessory-structure ordinance for further work.
26 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
TNTTruth in Taxation hearing for 2022 budget and tax levy
Truth in Taxation hearing for 2022 budget and tax levy, with presentation, public comment if any, and adjournment.
The meeting packet listed a Truth in Taxation hearing before the regular meeting and a consent item for the 2022 budgets and final tax levy. The regular-meeting minutes state the Truth in Taxation meeting had already commenced, and the budget and levy resolutions were included in the amended consent agenda that carried.
The regular-meeting minutes only note that the Truth in Taxation meeting had commenced earlier; no separate TNT actions are recorded in these minutes.
1Call to order, roll call, and approve agenda
Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval.
The minutes record the call to order and attendance but do not show a separate agenda-approval motion.
2aApproval of November 09, 2021 City Council minutes
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for November 09, 2021.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2bOctober 2021 Treasurer's Report and claims listing
Financial Report: October, 2021 Treasurer's Report and Claims Listing.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2c2022 tobacco sales renewal licenses
Approval of 2022 tobacco sales renewal licenses for Rademacher's Companies dba Bill's Superette and Burns Bottle Shop.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2dResolution 2021-38 designating 2022 polling places
Approval of Resolution 2021-38 designating polling places for 2022.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2eVacation balance reduction plan
Approval of plan for reduction of vacation balances in compliance with City personnel policy.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2f2022 city budgets and final tax levy
Approval of Resolution 2021-39 approving 2022 city budgets and Resolution 2021-40 approving final tax levy.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
The meeting packet listed a Truth in Taxation hearing before the regular meeting and a consent item for the 2022 budgets and final tax levy. The regular-meeting minutes state the Truth in Taxation meeting had already commenced, and the budget and levy resolutions were included in the amended consent agenda that carried.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2gTemporary snowplow operators
Approval to hire temporary snowplow operators for the winter season.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
2hDonation from Elk River Youth Hockey Association
Approval of donation from Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
The consent-motion OCR lists items through 2G and then '21'; it does not clearly identify item 2H.
2iDonation from Mork Well Co. Inc.
Approval of donation from Mork Well Co. Inc.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
The consent-motion OCR appears to list this item as '21'; see caveat on OCR ambiguity.
2j2021 city auditor
Approval of City Auditor for 2021.
The auditor item was moved from consent to Council business. Council selected Mike Pofahl to complete the 2021 city audit for a cost not to exceed $8,950 and also voted to schedule a special meeting to consider proposals for financial assistance once the Ehlers proposal and a staff report were ready.
Moved from consent agenda to item 8C and approved there.
2kOrdinance 2021-6 accessory structure amendment and summary ordinance
Ordinance 2021-6, Accessory Structure Amendment and Approval of Summary Ordinance.
The accessory-structure zoning ordinance amendment was removed from consent after Planner Stockman indicated she wanted to amend it and believed it should be tabled. Council deferred action until a further meeting.
Removed from consent and deferred until a further meeting.
2lHire three paid on call firefighters
Approval to hire three paid on call firefighters.
The firefighter hiring item was moved from consent to Fire Items. Fire Chief Schmidt reported that three candidates had completed background checks, and the Council approved hiring Ginger Warren, Cody Olsen, and Justin Petrick contingent on pre-employment screening.
Moved from consent agenda to item 4B and approved contingent upon pre-employment screening.
2mBanyon Training for Natalie Johnson
Authorization for Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, added to the consent agenda at the meeting.
The Council amended the consent agenda by adding Banyon Training for Natalie Johnson, removing the accessory-structure ordinance item, moving the auditor item to Council business, and moving the paid-on-call firefighter hiring item to Fire Items. The amended consent agenda then passed, though the OCR leaves item 2H unclear.
Added at the meeting and approved as part of the amended consent agenda.
3Floor Items
Floor Items.
No floor items were presented.
4aFire duty officer vehicle purchase
Approval of purchase of fire duty officer vehicle.
Fire Chief Schmidt explained that year-end funds in the first year of budgeting for the fire service made it an opportune time to buy a used SUV-type duty officer vehicle with emergency equipment. Council approved up to $40,000 plus 10% for the acquisition.
Approved up to $40,000 plus 10%.
4bHire three paid on call firefighters
Approval to hire three paid on call firefighters, moved from consent agenda.
The firefighter hiring item was moved from consent to Fire Items. Fire Chief Schmidt reported that three candidates had completed background checks, and the Council approved hiring Ginger Warren, Cody Olsen, and Justin Petrick contingent on pre-employment screening.
Approved contingent upon pre-employment screening.
5Sheriff's Report
Sheriff's Report.
The Sheriff's Report noted 126 calls for service, updated the Council that Bar None had reached a settlement with the Department of Human Services and no Council action was needed, and described serious November 10 emergency responses including a heroin overdose and a fatal crash. The report also noted county-board approval of the 2022 law-enforcement contract with Nowthen.
The report was received and no council action was needed on the Bar None update.
6Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning.
The accessory-structure zoning ordinance amendment was removed from consent after Planner Stockman indicated she wanted to amend it and believed it should be tabled. Council deferred action until a further meeting.
The accessory-structure ordinance item was deferred until a further meeting.
7Public Works
Public Works.
No Public Works items were taken up.
8aRecycling Center improvement project
Approval of improvement project for Recycling Center.
Council approved up to $42,000 for Recycling Center improvements based on the North Country Construction quote, then approved up to $10,000 in SCORE Grant-funded spending for a new 30-yard rolloff. The discussion also identified a $495 delivery charge, a $9,150 total, more than $1,100 in anticipated tax savings, and $1,000 from selling the old rolloff back into the recycling account. Council also voted to close the Recycling Center Thursday through Saturday of Christmas week.
Approved expenditure of up to $42,000.
8bSupplemental grant for 30-yard roll off Recycling Container
Status of interim supplemental grant for 30 yard roll off Recycling Container.
Council approved up to $42,000 for Recycling Center improvements based on the North Country Construction quote, then approved up to $10,000 in SCORE Grant-funded spending for a new 30-yard rolloff. The discussion also identified a $495 delivery charge, a $9,150 total, more than $1,100 in anticipated tax savings, and $1,000 from selling the old rolloff back into the recycling account. Council also voted to close the Recycling Center Thursday through Saturday of Christmas week.
Approved purchase up to $10,000 using the SCORE grant.
8cFinancial assistance efforts and 2021 audit
Status of financial assistance efforts.
The auditor item was moved from consent to Council business. Council selected Mike Pofahl to complete the 2021 city audit for a cost not to exceed $8,950 and also voted to schedule a special meeting to consider proposals for financial assistance once the Ehlers proposal and a staff report were ready.
Council selected the 2021 auditor and scheduled a special meeting to consider financial-assistance proposals.
8dChristmas week Recycling Center closure
Christmas week Recycling Center closure.
Council approved up to $42,000 for Recycling Center improvements based on the North Country Construction quote, then approved up to $10,000 in SCORE Grant-funded spending for a new 30-yard rolloff. The discussion also identified a $495 delivery charge, a $9,150 total, more than $1,100 in anticipated tax savings, and $1,000 from selling the old rolloff back into the recycling account. Council also voted to close the Recycling Center Thursday through Saturday of Christmas week.
This item was not listed on the agenda but was acted on during Council items.
9Adjourn
Adjourn.
Adjournment motion made; minutes record the meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
10 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE AMEND CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 21 AND 2M.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
MOTION CARRIED FOUR AYES.
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO AUTHORIZE UP TO $40,000 PLUS 10% FOR ACQUSITION OF THE VEHICLE.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF THESE CANDIDATES' CONTINGENT UPON THEIR PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING.
moved by Alders, seconded by Rainville
MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.
M4MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO DEFER ACTION ON THIS AGENDA ITEM UNTIL A FURTHER MEETING.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
MOTION CARRIED. FIVE AYES.
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $42,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUOTE PROVIDED IN THE PACKET.
moved by Blake, seconded by Greenberg
MOTION CARRIED. FIVE AYES.
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE UP TO $10,000 USING THE SCORE GRANT TO PURCHASE THE NEW ROLLOFF.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake
MOTION CARRIED. FIVE AYES.
M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO SELECT MIKE POFAHL TO COMPLETE THE 2021 CITY AUDIT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $8,950.00.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
MOTION CARRIED. FIVE AYES.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO SCHEDULE A SPECAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL N A TIMELY WAY TO CONSIDER PROPSALS FOR FINANCIL ASSISTANCE.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
MOTIN CARRIED. FIVE AYES.
M9MOTION BY GREENBERG, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO CLOSE THE RECYCLING CENTER THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY OF CHRISTMAS WEEK.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO ADJOURN.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.
Fire duty officer vehicle purchase authorization
$40,000
Recycling Center improvement project
$42,000
New rolloff purchase authorization
$10,000
Estimated tax savings on rolloff
$1,100
Rolloff delivery charge
$495
Rolloff total cost
$9,150
2021 city audit by Mike Pofahl
$8,950
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
Bar None has reached a settlement with the Department of Human Services on the investigation and the findings that were made last year.
What this is about
Bar None Department of Human Services investigation and prior-year findings.
The records searched contain only a partial match. In the April 28, 2026 packet, Bar None is discussed in connection with VOA Minnesota’s application materials and its Minnesota Department of Human Services license. Those materials state that VOA is licensed by DHS to operate a children’s residential facility at the Bar None campus under License No. 1036848, with a licensed capacity of 40 residents, and that the license was last renewed or updated on January 1, 2026. The records provided do not include the DHS investigation findings from the prior year or any settlement agreement between Bar None/VOA and DHS. They also do not show a prior council decision or vote specifically about that DHS investigation or settlement. Other recent records, including the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes, discuss sheriff’s calls for service at Bar None, but not the DHS investigation or settlement.
They were able to negotiate with DHS - it seems they were able to lift the two-year conditional license on the omagon program as well as amend some of the other issues in the original report.
What this is about
Prior conditional-license status and earlier report issues for Bar None's program.
The records show a partial match. In the April 28, 2026 meeting packet, Bar None’s application materials stated that the property was currently licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services as a Children’s Residential Facility under License No. 1036848, with an initial effective date of July 1, 2005 and a last renewal or update on January 1, 2026. The packet listed the facility as licensed for 40 residents, including “Bar None Omegon South” with capacity for 10 residents ages 12–17. However, the records I searched do not include a DHS document or council record showing that a two-year conditional license for the Omegon program was lifted, nor do they show the details of any negotiated amendments to issues in an original DHS report. Other nearby records, including the January 13, February 10, and March 10, 2026 packets, contain law-enforcement statistics and incident listings for Bar None, but not a formal DHS licensing decision matching that recollection.
Rainville indicated that the city council appointed she and Council Member Greenberg to collaborate with staff and a local vendor to determine the most appropriate improvements to be made to the recycling center and work with staff to receive a proposal.
— Rainville
What this is about
Earlier Council appointment of a subcommittee to work on Recycling Center improvements.
The records searched do not contain a prior Council action appointing Council Member Rainville and Council Member Greenberg as a subcommittee to work with staff and a local vendor on Recycling Center improvements or to obtain a proposal. The closest related records are from the March 10, 2026 meeting, when Council received and filed a first-quarter Recycling Center update. That packet refers to “Recycling Liaison Mary Rainville” and says staff began providing quarterly Recycling Center updates after conversations with Rainville and the City Clerk. The same update summarized several 2025 actions, including Resolution 2025-102 approving a $15,972 annual ongoing subsidy for the Recycling Center, Resolution 2025-77 changing the fluorescent bulb recycling vendor, and Resolution 2025-78 changing the tire recycling vendor and adjusting resident tire fees. No formal vote appointing Rainville and Greenberg for the improvement/proposal work appears in the search results provided.
The staff solicited two three-year audit proposals last fall.
What this is about
Audit proposals solicited during the prior fall for future city audit services.
The records I searched do not contain a prior council decision or agenda item matching the recollection that staff solicited two three-year proposals for future city audit services last fall. The search results do show audit-related materials in the May 12, 2026 packet, including auditor responsibilities and internal-control reporting for the City’s financial audit, but those are audit report/engagement materials rather than a solicitation or selection of proposals. One April 9, 2024 result refers to an insurance/risk-management “audit,” which appears unrelated to financial audit services.
The subcommittee asl solicited a one-year proposal from Mike Pofahl who has completed the city audits for years.
What this is about
Mike Pofahl's prior history completing city audits.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or discussion confirming Mike Pofahl’s history completing the city’s audits, nor do they show the subcommittee soliciting a one-year audit proposal from him. The search results that did come up appear to be for a different “Mike” — Mike Humpal of South Central Service Cooperative — in connection with interim city administrator wages and administrator recruitment in 2025, not city audit services.
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