M2026-06-09-01Approve the agenda as amended, removing consent item 3f for separate discussion.
Passed
- YBreyen
- YGlaser
- YSwenson
- YRainville
- YHybben
2:12All right. And I'm also an I. Okay. Now we can move it up to the open forum.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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The Council approved the consent agenda, the 19922 Birchwood variance, Viking Estates final plat and development agreement, city building signs, and the 2027 CIP/ERP with a direction to study an irrigation-well alternative for fire water; it also heard public forum comments on legislation, Basalt Street dust, and election poll pads.
25 items as recorded in the agenda and packet, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Call to order for the June 9, 2026 council meeting.
Meeting opened; minutes were not available in this bundle, but the transcript records the meeting proceeding.
1aPledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance.
Pledge recited; no vote required.
1bRoll Call
Roll call.
Roll call taken; no vote required.
1cApprove Agenda
Approve agenda.
The Council approved the meeting agenda as amended, removing consent item 3f, the 2027 CIP and ERP, for separate discussion and a separate vote.
Agenda approved as amended, with consent item 3f removed for separate discussion.
2Public Forum
Public forum.
Senator Eric Lucero gave a public forum recap of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting HOA reform, creation of an Office of Inspector General to address fraud, a failed firearm magazine restriction, and concerns about adult foster care reimbursement cuts.
Stacy Paris asked the Council to address heavy dust and fast traffic on Basalt Street, saying calcium chloride once per year is not enough and submitting paving-related bids. The Mayor said calcium chloride application was coming and asked that formal bid information be sent to the city for review during 2027 budget discussions.
Derek Lind of the Anoka County Election Integrity Team urged the city to consider post-election review and returning to paper poll pads, citing Oak Grove's dispute with Anoka County and a pending legal challenge. The discussion briefly became partisan before the Mayor stopped the exchange and moved on.
Public forum speakers included Senator Eric Lucero, Stacy Paris regarding Basalt Street dust and paving, and Derek Lind regarding election poll pads.
3aApproval of May 12, May 19, May 26, and May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of May 12, May 19, May 26, and May 28, 2026 City Council meeting minutes.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3bClaims and Treasurer's Report
Approval of claims from May 7 to June 3 and Treasurer's Report for May 2026.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3cERYHA First Quarter Donation
Accept the first quarter donation from Elk River Youth Hockey Association.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3dARAA First Quarter Donation
Accept the first quarter donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3eVeterans Memorial Donation
Accept donation for the Veterans Memorial renovation.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended.
3fAdopt the 2027 CIP and ERP
Adopt the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan.
The Council adopted the 2027 CIP and ERP on a 3-2 vote, with Council Members Glaser and Breyen voting no. The motion included direction for staff to study whether a previously offered farmer's irrigation well could be a feasible, less expensive alternative to the planned city fire-protection well.
Removed from consent and approved separately with added direction to study use of a farmer's irrigation well as an alternative water source.
3gRelease Escrow for Palomino Estates
Release escrow for Palomino Estates following receipt of final invoices.
The Council approved the consent agenda as amended. The consent approval covered prior meeting minutes, claims and the May treasurer's report, three donation resolutions, and release of the Palomino Estates escrow after final invoices.
Approved as part of the consent agenda as amended; a later transcript comment showed confusion about whether the item had been on the agenda.
4Project Update from Lucky Milliman
Project update from Lucky Milliman.
Lucky Milliman reported that his Eagle Scout owl-house project was complete, with the houses installed in the park after assistance from Connexus Energy. He said his Eagle Scout paperwork had been submitted and described learning the importance of attention to detail.
Lucky Milliman reported the Eagle Scout owl-house project was complete.
5aFire Department Monthly Report
Fire Department monthly report.
Because Fire Chief Miller was attending a firefighter graduation, the Mayor summarized the written Fire Department report: 17 May calls and a late-summer recruitment campaign aimed at reaching the authorized staffing level of 25 firefighters.
Fire Chief Miller was absent for firefighter graduation; the Mayor summarized the written monthly report.
6aSheriff's Department Monthly Report
Sheriff's Department monthly report.
Sergeant Justin Weller reported 106 Sheriff's calls for May, including Bar None calls, medicals, alarms and animal calls. Council members asked about Bar None's expected closure date and requested updates if the June 30 timeline changes.
Sergeant Justin Weller gave the Sheriff's May report and discussed Bar None's pending discontinuation of services.
7aPlanning and Zoning Monthly Report
Planning and Zoning monthly report.
Planner Nash offered to answer questions; none were asked.
7bVariance for 19922 Birchwood Lane NW
Variance for 19922 Birchwood Lane NW.
The Council approved variances for 19922 Birchwood Lane to allow an accessory structure on an outlot without a principal structure and setback variances from Birchwood Lane and County Road 65. The septic issue was described as separate from the structure variance.
Approved by roll call vote, 5-0.
7cFinal Plat for Viking Estates
Final plat for Viking Estates.
The Council approved the Viking Estates final plat for 14 residential lots and one outlot and approved the related development agreement. The agreement requires roads and infrastructure, financial security, park dedication fees, and developer escrow.
Approved by roll call vote, 5-0.
7dDevelopment Agreement for Viking Estates
Development agreement for Viking Estates.
The Council approved the Viking Estates final plat for 14 residential lots and one outlot and approved the related development agreement. The agreement requires roads and infrastructure, financial security, park dedication fees, and developer escrow.
Approved by roll call vote, 5-0.
8aEmployee Education
Employee education update.
During the Clerk's update, staff asked how to dispose of an old brusher estimated at $500 to $1,000. The Council voted to send it to auction, preferably Bid-2-Buy, to keep the sale fair and transparent.
Reported as part of the Clerk's update.
8bEnergy Audit for Historic Town Hall
Energy audit for Historic Town Hall.
The Clerk reported that an energy audit had been requested, with an estimated cost of $50 to $200 per building. Council members supported including the Historic Town Hall, recycling center, fire department and city offices.
Council members supported checking all city buildings with gas meters; no formal vote recorded for the audit.
8cResident Survey Results
Resident survey results.
The Clerk said resident survey results and a memo were available for council and residents, and the Mayor thanked staff for the written summary. The memo framed residents' preference for rural character, roads and low taxes against the costs of maintaining infrastructure and services.
Clerk asked council members to review the results and bring forward items for future discussion if desired.
9aNoise Ordinance Discussion
Discussion regarding the City of Nowthen's noise ordinance.
The Council discussed recurring animal-noise complaints, especially guinea hens audible from a neighboring home. Planner Nash showed existing animal-noise language in the dog chapter and recommended having the city attorney review whether it is enforceable or should be moved or clarified under nuisance provisions.
Council discussed animal-noise complaints and directed that the issue be reviewed with the city attorney for possible ordinance clarification.
10aBuilding Signs from Extreme Graphic
Purchase and installation of building signs for Historic Town Hall, Recycle Center and Fire Station from Extreme Graphic.
The Council approved Extreme Graphic's lower-cost signage proposal for the Historic Town Hall, Fire Station and Recycling Center. The total packet estimate was $2,038, including installation.
Approved by roll call vote, 5-0.
11Adjourn
Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned by motion; vote was not recorded in the transcript segment.
9 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M2026-06-09-01Approve the agenda as amended, removing consent item 3f for separate discussion.
M2026-06-09-02Motion to approve the consent agenda as amended.
M2026-06-09-03Make a motion to send it to auction preferably bid by.
Make a motion to send it to auction preferably bid by
M2026-06-09-04I'd like to make a motion to approve the resolution approving a variance for 1992 Birchwood Lane Northwest.
seconded by Hybben
M2026-06-09-05I would move approval of the resolution for the final plat.
I would move approval of the resolution um for the final plat.
M2026-06-09-07I would move approval of the resolution for the development agreement for Viking Acres, Viking Estates.
moved by Rainville
M2026-06-09-08Make a motion to adopt the 2027 CIP and ERP with direction to the city staff of investigating the feasibility of alternatively to the proposed well new well looking at using a farmer's irrigation well that has been offered to the city previously.
Make a motion to adopt the 2027 CIP and ERP with direction to the city staff of investigating the feasibility of alternatively to the uh proposed well new well uh looking at using a farmer's irrigation well that has been offered to the city previously.
moved by Glaser, seconded by Hybben
M2026-06-09-09I would move that we approve the resolution authorizing the purchase of installation of building signs as presented from historic town hall recycling center and fire station from extreme graphics.
I would move that we approve uh the resolution authorizing the purchase of installation of building signs as presented from historic town hall recycling center and fire station from extreme graphics
moved by Rainville, seconded by Hybben
M2026-06-09-10I move to adjourn.
Motion made and seconded; no vote tally recorded in the transcript.
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
June 9, 2026 City Council Packet
Packet · Tuesday, June 9, 2026
211 pages
June 9, 2026 Agenda
Agenda · Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 pages
Public Forum Information - Basalt Blacktop
Document · Tuesday, June 9, 2026
5 pages
June 9, 2026 Packet
Packet · Tuesday, June 9, 2026
211 pages
Public Forum Information - Elections
Document · Tuesday, June 9, 2026
10 pages
Meeting recording
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