City Council Meeting

What was on the agenda

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

1Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance; Meeting Policy; Approve Agenda

Agenda approved with an added discussion item about a letter of support for CR 22/CR 66 intersection safety improvements.

meeting_procedure

Approved

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2Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s report presented; discussion included recent calls and a proposed 4.36% 2019 police contract increase.

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sheriff_contract

Discussion only

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3Floor Items

Public comment (limited to 3 minutes)

No floor items were raised.

public_comment

No action

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4.aUhde Variance/Lot Split

Request for decision to be delayed until September City Council meeting

The council did not decide the Uhde lot split at this meeting; instead it voted to delay consideration until the September regular meeting.

Consideration delayed to September regular meeting.

uhde_lot_split

Continued

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4.bClemmer Variance

Update & timeline information. Recommendation for denial.

The council denied the Clemmer variance request based on the planner’s findings of fact, after discussing factors including the building inspector’s footing inspection and variance criteria; Bettinger was the only no vote.

Variance denied based on findings of fact prepared by the City Planner; Bettinger voted no.

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Denied

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4.cGreenwaldt Lot Split

Request for approval of a 3-lot minor subdivision at 8301 181st Avenue NW; PID# 32-22-25-43-0001.

The council approved the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve the Greenwaldt 3-lot minor subdivision, and amended the motion so approval was contingent on review and approval by Anoka County.

Approved with the added condition that approval is contingent upon Anoka County review and approval.

greenwaldt_minor_subdivision

Approved with conditions

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4.dUhde Temporary Housing Request

Temporary Habitation Permit to occupy a 42-foot camper during home construction.

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 18-28 to approve a temporary habitation permit allowing occupancy of a 42-foot camper while the single-family home is completed, with conditions including a $250 fee and a $2,500 security deposit (per the resolution in the packet).

Resolution 18-28 adopted.

uhde_temporary_habitation

Approved

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5.aCulvert Replacement and Ditch Work (Resolution 2018-29)

The council adopted Resolution 18-29 approving Paris Companys’ quote for culvert replacement and ditch work after discussing scope and the differences between quotes. It also adopted Resolution 2018-30 for Water Crest and Bison, but amended the motion direction to proceed with milling this year and obtain new milling quotes, with possible bituminous and assessment next year. For heaved culverts on Iguana, the council directed work with the DTB quote to replace and insulate the culvert and to coordinate with downstream landowners about cleaning the ditch.

Resolution 18-29 adopted approving quote from Paris Companys, Inc.

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culvert_ditch_work

Approved

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5.bBituminous Repair on Water Crest and Bison (Resolution 2018-30)

Resolution 2018-30 adopted; motion amended to move forward on milling this year and obtain new milling quotes.

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water_crest
bison_street

Approved

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5.cFrost Heaved Culvert on Iguana

Council motioned to work with DTB quote to replace culvert and insulate below, and Mayor and Breyen to speak with downstream landowners about ditch cleaning.

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iguana_street

Approved

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6Consent Agenda

Minutes; claims; Gov-Pay contract; URRWMO feedback; auditor contract; cancel Koch Pipeline bond; Lions 5K street use; firefighter medical support

The council approved the full consent agenda, including minutes, claims #858 through #912, the GovOffice credit-card-processing contract, authorization for Council Member Bettinger to provide feedback to URRWMO, the city auditor contract with Michael W. Pofahl, cancellation of the Koch Pipeline bond, and approvals related to the Nowthen Lions 5K route and firefighter medical coverage; the motion included corrections to prior minutes (Iguana not Ferret) and clarified that one to two firefighters were authorized for the 5K run.

Consent items approved with corrections: June 1, 2018 minutes street name (Iguana not Ferret) and 6.g authorizes one to two firefighters for Lions 5K run.

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claims
minutes
credit_card_processing
audit
bond
events

Approved

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7.aChuck Schwartz (URRWMO) presentation

Presentation of URRWMO 2019 budget and 10-year workplan

Chuck Schwartz presented URRWMO’s 2019 budget and 10-year plan, leading to discussion that included concern over an administration budget proposed to increase from $22,000 to $38,000 and the need for the City to communicate water-quality projects. The council then unanimously appointed Breyen as the City’s alternate to the URRWMO Board.

Presentation and discussion held; separate motion appointed Breyen as alternate URRWMO board member.

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watershed_budget

Discussion only

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8Introduction of New Items

The council voted to send Anoka County a letter of support for proposed safety improvements at the County Road 22 and County Road 66 intersection, with the condition that the City can participate in selecting improvement options if funding becomes available.

The council briefly discussed the recycling day flyer; the mayor wanted prices included and the council wanted the coupon clarified as usable anytime.

Discussed a letter of support for CR 22/CR 66 safety improvements and a recycling day flyer; letter motion passed.

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recycling

Discussion only

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9Adjournment

Adjourned at 9:15 pm.

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Approved

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Motions and votes

12 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M1Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the addition of a discussion of sending a letter of support for proposed safety improvements on the County Road 22/County Road 66 intersection to Anoka County.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to approve the agenda as submitted, with the addition of a discussion of sending a letter of support for proposed safety improvements on the County Road 22/County Road 66 intersection to Anoka County.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

Passed

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M2Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to delay consideration of the Uhde lot split until the September Regular Meeting.

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Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to delay consideration of the Uhde lot split until the September Regular Meeting.

moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M3Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon, to deny the variance, based on the findings of fact as prepared by the City Planner.

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Motion by Rainville, second by Pilon, to deny the variance, based on the findings of fact as prepared by the City Planner.

moved by Rainville, seconded by Pilon

Passed

NBettinger

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M4Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the minor subdivision, with the findings as prepared by the City Planner.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the minor subdivision, with the findings as prepared by the City Planner.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M5Motion by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 18-28, A Resolution Approving a Temporary Housing Permit for Gary Uhde.

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Motion by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 18-28, A Resolution Approving a Temporary Housing Permit for Gary Uhde.

moved by Rainville, seconded by Bettinger

Passed

Motion carried Unanimously.

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M6Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 18-29, A Resolution Approving a quote from Paris Companys, Inc. for Culvert Replacement and Ditch Work.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 18-29, A Resolution Approving a quote from Paris Companys, Inc. for Culvert Replacement and Ditch Work.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger

Passed

Motion carrried unanimously.

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M7Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 2018-30, A Resolution Approving a quote from North Valley, Inc for Bituminous Repair on Water Crest Street and Bison Street, in the amount of $72,131.50.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 2018-30, A Resolution Approving a quote from North Valley, Inc for Bituminous Repair on Water Crest Street and Bison Street, in the amount of $72,131.50.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Bettinger

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M8Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to work with DTB quote to replace culvert and insulate below, with the Mayor and Breyen to speak with land owners downstream about cleaning the ditch.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to work with DTB quote to replace culvert and insulate below, with the Mayor and Breyen to speak with land owners downstream about cleaning the ditch.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M9Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to approve the following consent items, with the correction that on page 6 of the June 1, 2018 minutes, the street should be Iguana, not Ferret and item 6.g. the Council authorizes one to two firefighters for the Lion's 5K run.

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Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to approve the following consent items, with the correction that on page 6 of the June 1, 2018 minutes, the street should be Iguana, not Ferret and item 6.g. the Council authorizes one to two firefighters for the Lion's 5K run.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M10Motion by Pilon, second by Rainville, to appoint Breyen as alternate to the URRWMO Board.

moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M11Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to send a letter of support to Anoka County for safety improvements on County Road 22 and County Road 66, with the condition that the City is able to participate on the options for the improvements if funding becomes available.

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Motion by Breyen, second by Rainville, to send a letter of support to Anoka County for safety improvements on County Road 22 and County Road 66, with the condition that the City is able to participate on the options for the improvements if funding becomes available.

moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville

Passed

Motion carried unanimously.

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M12Motion by Rainville, second by Breyen, meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.

moved by Rainville, seconded by Breyen

Passed

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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.

$72,132

Council voted: Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 2018-30, A Resolution Approving a quote from North Valley, Inc for Bituminous Repair on Water Crest Street and Bison Street, in the amount of $72,131.50. Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)

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$1,650

Council voted: Motion by Breyen, second by Bettinger, to adopt Resolution 18-29, A Resolution Approving a quote from Paris Companys, Inc. for Culvert Replacement and Ditch Work. Passed(Motion carrried unanimously.)

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$7,950

Council voted: Motion by Breyen, seconded by Rainville to approve the following consent items, with the correction that on page 6 of the June 1, 2018 minutes, the street should be Iguana, not Ferret and item 6.g. the Council authorizes one to two firefighters for the Lion's 5K run. Passed(Motion carried unanimously.)

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$20

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F10

$5,000

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F11

$162,793

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