What was on the agenda

31 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.

1. A1Approve/amend the meeting agenda

   • agenda_amendments

   Approved
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)Approve/amend the meeting agendap. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Approve/Amend the meeting agenda - Pilon added item 9). j). Planning Decision on Retail areas; 9). k). City Administrative policies; and item 4).c). Bill Smith-extension for recycling business. Meyer made a motion to approve the amendments to the agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

2. 1Floor Items

   Public comment

   The Council denied the requested interim use permit for Robert & Jeanne Schiller for 21269 Jarvis Street, citing that the property owners did not own the business and stating no ordinance changes should be made to allow the business. Separately, the Council granted Bill Smith an extension to continue using the current facility until the April 2013 Council meeting, with the amended condition that substantial progress toward relocating must be shown by that April meeting; the Council discussed truck traffic concerns and the need to resolve the issue by moving to a new property.

   After a request for financial support was made on behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival, the Council voted to donate $2,500 to the festival (with Schulz opposed and Rainville abstaining).

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   • heritage_festival_support_request
   • north_country_recycling_jarvis_street

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1). Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)1) Floor Items: Jeff Hislop of 9641 213th Ave asked that the City Council not approve the changing of the ordinance to accommodate a recycling business at 21269 Jarvis Street.p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Sue Pilon of 18959 Nowthen Blvd. is here tonight on behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival. Again they are requesting the Nowthen City Council vote of approval for financial support with this year's festival.

3. 2Sheriff Update

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   Discussion only
   PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)2). Sheriff Update:p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)2). Sheriff Update: Cmd. Jenkins provided a Sheriff's report for January

4. 3Adopt Resolution 2013-01 - A Resolution Making Appointments

   Council tabled commission/committee member appointments and sections 3-6 of the resolution.

   • appointments_resolution_2013_01

   Tabled
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICE AND POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF NOWTHEN FOR THE 2012 YEAR, AND ESTABLISHING MEETING DAYS WHEREAS, the Nowthen City Council, at its first official meeting shall make appointments to fill certain officesp. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)3). Adopt Resolution 2013-01 - A Resolution Making Appointments - Meyer made a motion to table the commission and committee member appointments and section 3,4,5 and 6 of the resolution; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

5. 4aRobert & Jeanne Schiller - Request for an Interim Use Permit (21269 Jarvis Street)

   The Council denied the requested interim use permit for Robert & Jeanne Schiller for 21269 Jarvis Street, citing that the property owners did not own the business and stating no ordinance changes should be made to allow the business. Separately, the Council granted Bill Smith an extension to continue using the current facility until the April 2013 Council meeting, with the amended condition that substantial progress toward relocating must be shown by that April meeting; the Council discussed truck traffic concerns and the need to resolve the issue by moving to a new property.

   • north_country_recycling_jarvis_street
   • schiller_iup_21269_jarvis

   Denied
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)4). Planning and Zoning - a. Robert & Jeanne Schiller - Request for an IUP (21269 Jarvis Street)p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)a. Robert & Jeanne Schiller - Request for an Interim Use Permit at 21269 Jarvis Street (15-33-25-41-0009) - Rainville made a motion to deny the request for an IUP by Robert & Jeanne Schiller because they do not own the business, which is a requirement of the ordinances.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)All in favor; motion carried.

6. 4bKerry Anstine - Request for approval of a Federal Firearms License / Permitted Home Occupation

   Approve Permitted Home Occupation for Suburban Firearms and Training

   The Council approved Kerry Anstine’s request for a permitted home occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training at 21595 Waco St, adopting the planner and Planning and Zoning Commission conditions that required operations to be conducted within the principal structure, prohibited on-site retail sales, limited signage, restricted nuisances, and required reimbursement of administrative/legal/professional costs related to the request.

   Approved with conditions listed in the minutes (items 1-8).

   • anstine_suburban_firearms_home_occupation

   Approved with conditions
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)b. Kerry Anstine - Request for approval of a Federal Firearms Licensep. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)b. Kerry Anstine - Request for approval of a Permitted Home Occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training - Rainville made a motion to approve the request for a Permitted Home Occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training at 21595 Waco St. 12-33-25-42-007, as per the findings and fact and conditions set f…p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

7. 4cBill Smith - extension for recycling business

   Request for extension to move his business (North Country Recycling)

   The Council denied the requested interim use permit for Robert & Jeanne Schiller for 21269 Jarvis Street, citing that the property owners did not own the business and stating no ordinance changes should be made to allow the business. Separately, the Council granted Bill Smith an extension to continue using the current facility until the April 2013 Council meeting, with the amended condition that substantial progress toward relocating must be shown by that April meeting; the Council discussed truck traffic concerns and the need to resolve the issue by moving to a new property.

   Extension granted until April 2013 meeting; substantial progress required by April meeting per amended motion.

   • north_country_recycling_jarvis_street
   • bill_smith_extension

   Approved with conditions
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)c. Bill Smith - Request for extension to move his business (North Country Recycling).p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon moved to amend his motion to approve the request by Bill Smith to extend the use of the current facility until the April City Council Meeting; at which time, substantial progress needs to have been made.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)All in favor; motion carried.

8. 5aApprove 2013 Gravel Plan

   The Council tabled the Road and Bridge agenda items to approve the 2013 Gravel Plan, Dust Control Plan, and Crack Seal Plan until the March meeting.

   Tabled until March along with dust control and crack seal plans.

   • road_and_bridge_plans_2013

   Tabled
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)5). Road and Bridge a. Approve 2013 Gravel Planp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)a. Approve 2013 Gravel Plan - Schulz made a motion to table a., b., and c. of the Road and Bridge items until the March meeting.

9. 5bApprove 2013 Dust Control Plan

   The Council tabled the Road and Bridge agenda items to approve the 2013 Gravel Plan, Dust Control Plan, and Crack Seal Plan until the March meeting.

   Tabled until March.

   • road_and_bridge_plans_2013

   Tabled
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)b. Approve 2013 Dust Control Planp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)b. Approve 2013 Dust Control Plan - Tabled until March.

10. 5cApprove 2013 Crack Seal Plan

    The Council tabled the Road and Bridge agenda items to approve the 2013 Gravel Plan, Dust Control Plan, and Crack Seal Plan until the March meeting.

    Tabled until March.

    • road_and_bridge_plans_2013

    Tabled
    p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)c. Approve 2013 Crack Seal Planp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)C. Approve 2013 Crack Seal Plan - Tabled until March

11. 6Terry Olson - Request for use of Baseball field - Maintenance in lieu of fee

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    Approved
    p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)5). Terry Olson - Request for use of Baseball field - Maintenance in lieu of feep. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)6). Terry Olson - Request for use of Baseball field - Maintenance in lieu of fee - Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Terry Olson to use the baseball field and to provide maintenance on the field in lieu of the usage fee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

12. 7.1Consent Agenda item 1.1: Approve amended minutes (Nov 13, Dec 11 2012; Jan 8 2013)

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.1 Approve the amended November 13, and December 11, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes and the January 8, 2013 CC Minutes.p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

13. 7.2Consent Agenda item 1.2: Approve audited bills Claim #7927 through Claim #7975 and net distribution reports

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.2 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7927 through Claim #7975, plus Net Distribution reports dated January 8th, 14th, 28th, 2013p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

14. 7.3Consent Agenda item 1.3: Financial Report

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • financial_report

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.3 Financial Reportp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

15. 7.4Consent Agenda item 1.4: Adopt Ordinance 2013-01 (criminal background checks for employment and licensing)

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Adopted as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • ordinance_2013_01_background_checks

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.4 Adopt Ordinance 2013-01 - An Ordinance amending the City Code to establish requirements for criminal background checks related to employment and licensing.p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

16. 7.5Consent Agenda item 1.5: Adopt Resolution 2013-04 (recharacterizing debt service funds)

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Adopted as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution_2013_04_debt_service_recharacterization

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.5 Adopt Resolution 2013-04, A Resolution Recharacterizing Debt Service Fundsp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

17. 7.6Consent Agenda item 1.6: Adopt Resolution 2013-05 (certify delinquent abatement costs)

    The Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, audited bills/claims (Claims #7927–#7975 plus net distribution reports), the financial report, adoption of Ordinance 2013-01 establishing requirements for criminal background checks for employment and licensing, and adoption of Resolutions 2013-04 (recharacterizing $88,095.00 of debt levy to general fund for public safety) and 2013-05 (certifying $4,349.60 in delinquent hazardous building abatement costs to the County Auditor).

    Adopted as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • resolution_2013_05_abatement_costs

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)1.6 Adopt Resolution 2013-05, A Resolution Certifying Delinquent Abatement Costsp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

18. 8a1Fire Engine Replacement Costs (earnest money)

    The Council discussed fire engine replacement timing and approved paying $500 in earnest money to hold the engine offer until the next council meeting.

    • fire_engine_replacement

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)a). Fire Engine Replacement Costs/Fire Call charge dispute (Nick Dahlberg)p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)1). Fire Engine Replacement Costs - Bart Hayft said that the offer only stands until February 13th. If the City chooses to put this on hold longer, it would require $500 in earnest money and that would hold the engine until March 13th. Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the …

19. 8a2Fire Call charge dispute (Nick Dahlberg)

    After hearing Nick Dahlberg’s dispute over a fire call charge for a gas line incident, the Council initially considered denying a waiver but that motion failed after the second was rescinded. The Council then approved requiring Dahlberg to pay $103.04 for 8 firefighters, with the City absorbing the remainder of the billed response costs.

    Council denied waiver request motion, then approved reduced amount owed ($103.04) with city absorbing the rest.

    • fire_call_charge_dispute_nick_dahlberg

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)a). Fire Engine Replacement Costs/Fire Call charge dispute (Nick Dahlberg)p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)2). Fire Call Charge Dispute - Nick Dahlberg said that he contacted Gopher One, but that the area was disturbed and thinks the ditch witch may have went outside the area.p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Schulz made a motion that Nick Dahlberg be required to pay $103.04 for the 8 fire fighters and the City absorbs the rest; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion Carried

20. 8bSchedule Table Top Exercise (March 1, 1:00 PM)

    • emergency_planning_tabletop_exercise

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)b). Schedule Table Top Exercise - Friday, March 1st 1:00 PM?p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)b). Schedule Table Top Exercise - Friday, March 1 1:00 PM? - Meyer made a motion to schedule the table top EOP exercise for Friday, March 1st at 1:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

21. 8cDiscuss Change Official Council Meeting date

    Council kept meetings on second Tuesday with workshops the preceding Thursday at 5:00 PM.

    • meeting_schedule

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)c). Discuss Change Official Council Meeting datep. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)c). Discuss Change Official Council Meeting date - Meyer made a motion to continue the Council Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, with the workshops proceeding the Thursday before at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

22. 8dPart-time Snowplowers

    Interview and background check process discussed

    • part_time_snowplowers

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)d). Part-time Snowplowersp. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)d). Part-time Snowplowers - Rainville and Meyer are interviewing two applicants on Monday at 1:00. If all is well, they will move on for background checks.

23. 8eGenerator Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair Contract

    The Council approved the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for the City generator for $620.

    • generator_maintenance_contract

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)e). Generator Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair Contractp. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)e). Generator Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair Contract \- Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

24. 8fApprove Business Card Ad in Threshing Show Brochure ($160)

    • threshing_show_brochure_ad

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)f). Approve Business Card Ad in Threshing Show Brochure ($160)p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

25. 8gRecycling Center (including cameras discussion)

    The Council discussed how to handle closing the recycling center each evening and reached consensus not to install cameras at the recycling center at this time.

    Consensus not to install cameras at this time; discussion about evening closure handling.

    • recycling_center_cameras

    No action
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)g). Recycling Centerp. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)g). Recycling Center - Schulz said that the Council needs to consider how they want to handle closing the recycling center each evening. The Council consensus is not to install the cameras in the recycling center at this time.

26. 8h2013 Heritage Festival (financial support)

    After a request for financial support was made on behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival, the Council voted to donate $2,500 to the festival (with Schulz opposed and Rainville abstaining).

    Donation approved; Schulz opposed and Rainville abstained per recorded vote summary.

    • heritage_festival_2013

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)h). 2013 Heritage Festivalp. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)h). 2013 Heritage Festival - Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded. Schulz thinks that it is premature and they should wait for a month. Three in favor of the motion. Schulz opposed; Rainville abstained. Motion carried.

27. 8iAdopt Resolution 2013-06 (support Lions grant application)

    • lions_grant_support_resolution_2013_06

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)i). Adopt Resolution 2013-06 - A Resolution in support of Lion Applying for a Rethink Recycling Grantp. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)i). Adopt Resolution 2013-06 - A Resolution in support of the Lions Applying for a grant - Judy Herrala said that the application deadline date is April 1st but she will be meeting with the County March 26th.p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-06, A Resolution in Support of the Lions Applying for a Grant; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

28. 8jPlanning decisions in retail areas (moratorium; road network plan cost estimate)

    The Council approved a 6-month moratorium in the commercial retail district while a road networking plan is developed, and also approved working with The Planning Company to obtain a cost estimate for putting a road network plan in place; Scheffler voted against both motions.

    Moratorium approved for 6 months; separate motion approved to work with Planning Co. on cost estimate.

    • commercial_retail_moratorium_road_network_plan

    Approved
    p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)j). Planning Decisions in retail areas. - There was discussion in the past about getting an ordinance in place; in particular, at the major intersection areas.p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve a moratorium in the commercial retail district for 6 months until they get a good road networking plan together.p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Four in favor; Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to work with the Planning Co. on getting a cost estimate to put a road network plan in place. Four in favor; Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

29. 8kCity administrative policies

    Council directed exploring options with the attorney.

    • administrative_policies_exploration

    Approved
    p. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)k). Administrative Policies - Pilon would like to see if the Council is interested in moving forward with revised Administrative policies.p. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to explore, with the attorney, what the city's options are to move forward with an administrative policy so everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing; Rainville seconded.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)All in favor; motion carried.

30. 9Introduction of New Items

    City logo discussion introduced

    • city_logo

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)10). Introduction of New Items:p. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)9). Introduction of New Items: - Rainville would like to introduce the discussion of the City Logo. She would be willing to work on it and bring it up for discussion at a City Council workshop.

31. ADJMeeting Adjourned

    Adjourned at 9:25 PM.

    • adjournment

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)9:00 PM Meeting Adjournedp. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

23 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• M1Meyer made a motion to approve the amendments to the agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to approve the amendments to the agenda; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M2Meyer made a motion to table the commission and committee member appointments and section 3,4,5 and 6 of the resolution; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to table the commission and committee member appointments and section 3,4,5 and 6 of the resolution; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to table the commission and committee member appointments and section 3,4,5 and 6 of the resolution; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M3Rainville made a motion to deny the request for an IUP by Robert & Jeanne Schiller because they do not own the business, which is a requirement of the ordinances. Rainville also entertains no changes be made to the ordinance to allow for such a business. Meyer seconded. Rainville said that this is the second time this request has been before them and both times the property owner did not own the business. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to deny the request for an IUP by Robert & Jeanne Schiller because they do not own the business, which is a requirement of the ordinances. Rainville also entertains no changes be made to the ordinance to allow for such a business. Meyer seconded. Rainville said that this is the second time this request has been before them and both times the property owner did not own the business. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Rainville made a motion to deny the request for an IUP by Robert & Jeanne Schiller because they do not own the business, which is a requirement of the ordinances. Rainville also entertains no changes be made to the ordinance to allow for such a business. Meyer seconded. Rainville said that this is the second time this …

• M4Rainville made a motion to approve the request for a Permitted Home Occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training at 21595 Waco St. 12-33-25-42-007, as per the findings and fact and conditions set forth by the Planner and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission listed below:.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to approve the request for a Permitted Home Occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training at 21595 Waco St. 12-33-25-42-007, as per the findings and fact and conditions set forth by the Planner and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission listed below:

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Rainville made a motion to approve the request for a Permitted Home Occupation to operate Suburban Firearms and Training at 21595 Waco St. 12-33-25-42-007, as per the findings and fact and conditions set forth by the Planner and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission listed below:p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M5Pilon made a motion to extend the use of the current facility until the April 2013 meeting. Rainville seconded.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon made a motion to extend the use of the current facility until the April 2013 meeting. Rainville seconded.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

  Outcome unrecorded

  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to extend the use of the current facility until the April 2013 meeting. Rainville seconded.

• M6Pilon moved to amend his motion to approve the request by Bill Smith to extend the use of the current facility until the April City Council Meeting; at which time, substantial progress needs to have been made. Meyer seconded. If no progress is seen by the April meeting, then the Council will move accordingly. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon moved to amend his motion to approve the request by Bill Smith to extend the use of the current facility until the April City Council Meeting; at which time, substantial progress needs to have been made. Meyer seconded. If no progress is seen by the April meeting, then the Council will move accordingly. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon moved to amend his motion to approve the request by Bill Smith to extend the use of the current facility until the April City Council Meeting; at which time, substantial progress needs to have been made. Meyer seconded. If no progress is seen by the April meeting, then the Council will move accordingly. All in fa…

• M7Schulz made a motion to table a., b., and c. of the Road and Bridge items until the March meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Schulz made a motion to table a., b., and c. of the Road and Bridge items until the March meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Schulz made a motion to table a., b., and c. of the Road and Bridge items until the March meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M8Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Terry Olson to use the baseball field and to provide maintenance on the field in lieu of the usage fee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Terry Olson to use the baseball field and to provide maintenance on the field in lieu of the usage fee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to approve the request by Terry Olson to use the baseball field and to provide maintenance on the field in lieu of the usage fee; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M9Pilon made a motion to have staff work with the City attorney to amend the ordinance to recoup prosecution fees to protect the City; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Pilon made a motion to have staff work with the City attorney to amend the ordinance to recoup prosecution fees to protect the City; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to have staff work with the City attorney to amend the ordinance to recoup prosecution fees to protect the City; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M10Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M11Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the next council meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the next council meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the next council meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M12Rainville made a motion to deny the request for the waiver of the fire call charge; Meyer seconded.

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  Rainville made a motion to deny the request for the waiver of the fire call charge; Meyer seconded.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

  Failed

  Rainville's motion failed.

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Rainville made a motion to deny the request for the waiver of the fire call charge; Meyer seconded.p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer rescinded his second to Rainville's motion. Rainville's motion failed.

• M13Schulz made a motion that Nick Dahlberg be required to pay $103.04 for the 8 fire fighters and the City absorbs the rest; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion Carried.

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  Schulz made a motion that Nick Dahlberg be required to pay $103.04 for the 8 fire fighters and the City absorbs the rest; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion Carried

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  • NRainville

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Schulz made a motion that Nick Dahlberg be required to pay $103.04 for the 8 fire fighters and the City absorbs the rest; Meyer seconded. Four in favor; Rainville opposed. Motion Carried

• M14Meyer made a motion to schedule the table top EOP exercise for Friday, March 1st at 1:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Meyer made a motion to schedule the table top EOP exercise for Friday, March 1st at 1:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to schedule the table top EOP exercise for Friday, March 1st at 1:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M15Meyer made a motion to continue the Council Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, with the workshops proceeding the Thursday before at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Meyer made a motion to continue the Council Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, with the workshops proceeding the Thursday before at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to continue the Council Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, with the workshops proceeding the Thursday before at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M16Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M17Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M18Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded.

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  Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Scheffler

  Passed

  • NSchulz
  • ARainville

  p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded. Schulz thinks that it is premature and they should wait for a month. Three in favor of the motion. Schulz opposed; Rainville abstained. Motion carried.

• M19Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-06, A Resolution in Support of the Lions Applying for a Grant; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-06, A Resolution in Support of the Lions Applying for a Grant; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-06, A Resolution in Support of the Lions Applying for a Grant; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M20Pilon made a motion to approve a moratorium in the commercial retail district for 6 months until they get a good road networking plan together.

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  Pilon made a motion to approve a moratorium in the commercial retail district for 6 months until they get a good road networking plan together.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  • NScheffler

  PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve a moratorium in the commercial retail district for 6 months until they get a good road networking plan together. Meyer seconded Pilon's motion. Four in favor; Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

• M21Pilon made a motion to work with the Planning Co. on getting a cost estimate to put a road network plan in place.

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  Pilon made a motion to work with the Planning Co. on getting a cost estimate to put a road network plan in place.

  moved by Pilon

  Passed

  • NScheffler

  p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to work with the Planning Co. on getting a cost estimate to put a road network plan in place. Four in favor; Scheffler opposed. Motion carried.

• M22Pilon made a motion to explore, with the attorney, what the city's options are to move forward with an administrative policy so everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing; Rainville seconded.

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  Pilon made a motion to explore, with the attorney, what the city's options are to move forward with an administrative policy so everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing; Rainville seconded.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to explore, with the attorney, what the city's options are to move forward with an administrative policy so everyone knows what they are supposed to be doing; Rainville seconded.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)All in favor; motion carried.

• M23Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

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  Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 8↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Money the council voted to spend

The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.

• F1

  $620

  Council voted: Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
  p. 52↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)Generator Maintenance PRICING SHEET(S): See the appropriate attachment for each generator pricing and services provided and description of level services A. ATTACHMENT A: 2013 Total Price: $620.00p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Preventative Maintenance Services and Repair contract for $620; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• F2

  $160

  Council voted: Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
  p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)f). Approve Business Card Ad in Threshing Show Brochure ($160)p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve an ad in the Nowthen Threshing Show brochure for $160; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• F3

  $2,500

  Council voted: Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded. Passed(Three in favor of the motion. Schulz opposed; Rainville abstained. Motion carried.)
  p. 7↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)2013 Heritage Festival - Meyer made a motion to donate $2,500 to the Heritage Festival; Scheffler seconded.

• F4

  $500

  Council voted: Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the next council meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)If the City chooses to put this on hold longer, it would require $500 in earnest money and that would hold the engine until March 13th. Pilon made a motion to give $500 of earnest money towards the fire engine until the next council meeting; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• F9

  $216,307

  Council voted: Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor)
  PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)Total For Selected Claims $216,307.00p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 CC Packet (2013-02-12)

  Packet · Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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  City Council Meeting — 2013-02-12 Council Minutes (2013-02-12)

  Minutes · Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  8 pages

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