Tuesday, October 10, 2023 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
Not posted
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council reduced one special assessment, advanced the Waco-area road project to a public hearing, approved three Planning and Zoning requests plus a leasing moratorium, raised the mattress recycling fee to $50, tabled commercial cardboard changes and prior minutes, and authorized the election-funds agreement.
21 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order / Pledge / Roll Call / Approve Agenda
Call to order, pledge, roll call, and approve agenda.
Agenda approval was recorded in the minutes; later in the meeting the minutes also record an amended-agenda motion.
2Public Hearing for Miscellaneous Special Assessment
Public hearing for miscellaneous special assessments.
The Council held the required public hearing on five unpaid miscellaneous fine assessments. Four properties were set to move forward, with the Cleary Road property to be reviewed again after a promised October 30 cleanup. Brian Weichelt disputed the 5270 189th Ave. charge, and the Council reduced that fine to $420.50 before approving Resolution 2023-60 as amended.
The hearing was held; the Weichelt fine was reduced, and the transcript records Resolution 2023-60 approved as amended.
3Public Forum / Floor Items
Public forum for residents to address City Council.
No one spoke during floor items.
4aApproval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Approval of prior City Council meeting and work session minutes.
The Council discussed a more formal process for work sessions, including an RCA, supporting documents, and redlines before scheduling. The Council also discussed Sam Corns' requested meeting and asked Fladebo and Breyen to review staff documentation and recommend whether a meeting is needed. Later, the Council tabled the prior meeting minutes until an action-item tracking process is developed.
Removed from consent and tabled until an action-item process is developed.
4bApproval of Claims and Treasurer's Report
Approval of claims and treasurer's report.
The transcript records approval of claims and treasurer's report under the consent agenda after the minutes item was removed.
5aResolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling Public Hearing on Improvements
Receive feasibility report and call public hearing on Waco Street, Waco Drive, 182nd Lane, and Ventre Street improvements.
The Council received the feasibility report for the 2024 road improvement project near the Ramsey border and called a public hearing. The estimated total project cost was $752,000, with an estimated $8,700 assessment per benefitting Nowthen property if the project proceeds under the proposed assessment method.
The agenda title says Rogers Lake Area, but the packet and minutes describe Waco Street, Waco Drive, 182nd Ave./Lane, and Ventre Lane/Street improvements.
6Fire Department
Fire Department September activity report.
Report received; no motion recorded.
7Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Department September report.
Report received; no motion recorded.
8aIUP for Outdoor Storage Space at 7411 181st Ave. NW
IUP for leasing outdoor storage space at 7411 181st Ave. NW.
The Council approved an interim use permit for leased outdoor storage at 7411 181st Ave. NW, but only with conditions requiring a fenced quarter-acre storage area on the northwest side, removal of unlicensed equipment by November 15, 2023, and complete removal of all items by May 1, 2024. The Council also adopted a one-year moratorium on leasing land or buildings as part of extended home occupations so Planning and Zoning can clarify the ordinance.
Approved with conditions including fencing, 0.25-acre storage area on the northwest side, removal of unlicensed equipment by November 15, 2023, and all items removed by May 1, 2024.
8bMoan Accessory Building Variance at 7700 188th Lane NW
Variance for 3,200 square foot accessory building in front yard at 7700 188th Lane NW.
The Council approved the Moan variance for a 3,200 square foot accessory building in the code-defined front yard at 7700 188th Lane NW, subject to the findings-of-fact conditions.
Approved subject to findings-of-fact conditions.
8cThompson Front Porch Variance at 8766 Norris Lake Road
Variance for front porch addition at 8766 Norris Lake Road.
The Council approved the Thompson variance to add a front porch at 8766 Norris Lake Road, consistent with the Planning and Zoning recommendation.
Approved; the packet findings limited the porch to 240 square feet and no closer than 74.33 feet to the road centerline.
8dMoratorium on Leasing Buildings or Land as Extended Home Occupations
Moratorium on leasing buildings or land as part of extended home occupations.
The Council approved an interim use permit for leased outdoor storage at 7411 181st Ave. NW, but only with conditions requiring a fenced quarter-acre storage area on the northwest side, removal of unlicensed equipment by November 15, 2023, and complete removal of all items by May 1, 2024. The Council also adopted a one-year moratorium on leasing land or buildings as part of extended home occupations so Planning and Zoning can clarify the ordinance.
Approved for one year and referred to Planning and Zoning for ordinance study.
8eAssessment Roll for Unpaid Miscellaneous Fines
Assessment roll for unpaid miscellaneous fines.
The Council held the required public hearing on five unpaid miscellaneous fine assessments. Four properties were set to move forward, with the Cleary Road property to be reviewed again after a promised October 30 cleanup. Brian Weichelt disputed the 5270 189th Ave. charge, and the Council reduced that fine to $420.50 before approving Resolution 2023-60 as amended.
Handled during the public hearing; Resolution 2023-60 was approved as amended according to the transcript.
9aRide to End Alzheimer's
Ride to End Alzheimer's coming through Nowthen on October 14, 2023.
Informational update only.
9bACSO Marine Unit Training at Twin Lakes Park
ACSO Marine Unit training at Twin Lakes Park on October 19, 2023.
Informational update only.
9cWork Session Procedures
Work session procedures and process to set ATV ordinance or other work sessions.
The Council discussed a more formal process for work sessions, including an RCA, supporting documents, and redlines before scheduling. The Council also discussed Sam Corns' requested meeting and asked Fladebo and Breyen to review staff documentation and recommend whether a meeting is needed. Later, the Council tabled the prior meeting minutes until an action-item tracking process is developed.
Council discussed a process; no motion recorded in the minutes.
10A1Sam Corns Concerns and Work Session Request
Discussion of Sam Corns concerns and requested meeting.
The Council discussed a more formal process for work sessions, including an RCA, supporting documents, and redlines before scheduling. The Council also discussed Sam Corns' requested meeting and asked Fladebo and Breyen to review staff documentation and recommend whether a meeting is needed. Later, the Council tabled the prior meeting minutes until an action-item tracking process is developed.
Council directed Fladebo and Breyen to review documentation and make a recommendation; no formal motion was recorded.
10B1Recycling Mattress Price Recommendation
Recycling mattress price recommendation.
The Council increased the mattress recycling fee from $25 to $50 per mattress effective November 1, 2023. It tabled the separate proposal to stop accepting commercial business cardboard.
Mattress recycling price increased to $50 per mattress effective November 1, 2023.
10B2Discontinue Recycling Commercial Business Cardboard
Discontinue recycling commercial business cardboard as of January 1, 2024.
The Council increased the mattress recycling fee from $25 to $50 per mattress effective November 1, 2023. It tabled the separate proposal to stop accepting commercial business cardboard.
Discussion was tabled.
10B3State Funds for Voting Operations, Technology, and Election Resources
State funds allocated for voting operations, technology, and election resources.
The Council authorized Administrator Lehner to execute the VOTER account agreement with Anoka County so Nowthen's state election funds allocation can be applied toward the city's elections JPA costs.
Administrator authorized to execute the VOTER account county-municipality agreement.
AdjournAdjourn
Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
14 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO REDUCE THE FINE TO $420.50.
moved by Alders, seconded by Breyen
M3Make a motion to approve resolution 20236 as amended.
make a motion to approve resolution 20236 as amended
moved by Alders, seconded by Breyen
M4Approve the house consent agenda as a minut.
approve the house consent agenda as a minut
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2023-XX RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY ALDERS, TO APPROVE AN IUP TO ALLOW THE LEASING OF OUTDOOR STORAGE SPACE AT 7411 181ST AVE NW WITH THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE FACTS AND FINDINGS WITH THE CHANGES MADE TONIGHT REGARDING A FENCE IS NEEDED,.25 OF ACRE TO BE USED FOR STORAGE ON THE NW SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, UNLICENSED EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED BY NOVEMBER 15TH, 2023 AND ALL ITEMS REMOVED BY MAY 1, 2024.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY ALDERS, TO APPROVE AN IUP TO ALLOW THE LEASING OF OUTDOOR STORAGE SPACE AT 7411 181ST AVE NW WITH THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE FACTS AND FINDINGS WITH THE CHANGES MADE TONIGHT REGARDING A FENCE IS NEEDED, .25 OF ACRE TO BE USED FOR STORAGE ON THE NW SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, UNLICENSED EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED BY NOVEMBER 15TH, 2023 AND ALL ITEMS REMOVED BY MAY 1, 2024.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Alders
M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE THE MOAN VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE ATTACHED FINDINGS OF FACT.
moved by Alders, seconded by Breyen
M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE FRONT PORCH ADDITION AT 8766 NORRIS LAKE ROAD.
moved by Fladebo, seconded by Alders
M9MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE THE MORATORIUM, THEREBY PROHIBITING ANY LEASING OF BUILDINGS OR LAND AS PART OF THE EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATONS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AND DIRECT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO STUDY THE NEED FOR REFINEMENT AND CLARIFCATION OF STANDARDS IN SECTION 11-4-3B.
moved by Alders, seconded by Breyen
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO INCREASE MATTRESS PRICES TO $50 PER MATTRESS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2023.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO TABLE DISCUSSION REGARDING DISCONTINUING TO RECYCLE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS CARDBOARD.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M12MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER TO EXECUTE THE VOTING OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTION RESOURCES (VOTER) ACCOUNT COUNTY - MUNICIPALITY AGREEMENT.
moved by Breyen, seconded by Fladebo
M13MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO TABLE APPROVING MEETING MINUTES PRESENTED IN THE CONSENT AGENDA 4A UNTIL A PROCESS FOR ACTION ITEMS IS DEVELOPED.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Breyen
M14MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO ADJOURN.
moved by Fladebo, seconded by Breyen
The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.
assessment interest rate
$6
Waco area total estimated project cost
$752,000
concrete curb and gutter cost increase
$65,000
Waco area pavement curb driveway estimate
$313,200
Waco area remaining estimated costs
$438,800
Waco area city-funded estimate
$595,400
Waco area construction cost schedule A
$592,000
Waco area construction contingency
$30,000
Waco area engineering legal administrative estimate
$130,000
Paone/VonDelinde monthly land rent
$500
Ace Solid Waste mattress cost per item
$50
Certified Appliances mattress total per item
$31
Evergreen Recycling mattress total per item
$29
Nowthen elections JPA amount before credit
$950
Nowthen elections JPA balance after VOTER credit
$483
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
Much discussion regarding the past citations and last year "waived" citations with conditions progress was to be made.
What this is about
The Council referenced prior handling of Brian Weichelt's property, including citations waived last year and property issues dating back to 2020.
The records I searched do not contain a prior Council decision matching this recollection about Brian Weichelt’s property, prior citations, or citations being waived with conditions. The search results returned unrelated items, including 2021 discussions about the City Clerk/Treasurer resignation and hiring process, 2025 personnel policy materials, and 2026 performance measurement resolutions. Based on these results, I cannot confirm from the searched records that Council previously waived citations “last year,” imposed conditions, or formally addressed property issues dating back to 2020.
This property was on the assessment list in 2022 but the outstanding amount ($635.90) was waived.
— Planner Stockman
What this is about
Planner Stockman recalled that the 5270 189th Ave. property had been on the 2022 assessment list and the amount was waived.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching Planner Stockman’s recollection that 5270 189th Ave. was on the 2022 assessment list and that an outstanding amount of $635.90 was waived. The search results returned 2025–2026 packet material about lot line adjustment and subdivision review procedures, not 2022 assessments, the 5270 189th Ave. property, or a waiver of that amount.
Mayor Pilon addressed that there are Action Items in meeting minutes. Such as: . When will the council meet the newly hired firefighters? . What is the status of the Human Foosball court and materials? · Have the assessment notices been processed? · What is the status of the hockey rink lights, how much work?
— Mayor Pilon
What this is about
The mayor asked about action items left from prior minutes, including firefighters, foosball court, assessment notices, and rink lights.
The records I searched do not contain a prior discussion or decision matching Mayor Pilon’s recollection about these action items. The search results did not show prior minutes or council action on meeting newly hired firefighters, the Human Foosball court/materials, assessment notices, or hockey rink lights. The only references returned were unrelated items, including 2026 appointment materials, a court data services agreement, planning commission policy materials, and an April 28, 2026 packet reference to Jeff Pilon as a Planning Commission candidate. None of those records appear to document the action-item follow-up the mayor was asking about.
He does not like the answers he has received so he has gone through city staff, the mayor, and now 4 of the 5 council members.
What this is about
Council discussed Sam Corns' complaints as a continuing issue that had already involved staff, the mayor, and council members.
The records show this was a continuing issue in fall 2023. At the September 12, 2023 meeting, Sam Corns spoke during floor items, saying he believed a city code violation had gone unresolved for over a year and that city administration was not investigating it properly; Mayor Pilon explained that a work session could be called by the mayor or by two council members. At the October 10, 2023 meeting, under old business, council discussed “Sam Corns concerns and work session requested.” The minutes include the same language recalled here: that Mr. Corns “does not like the answers he has received so he has gone through city staff, the mayor, and now 4 of the 5 council members.” The discussion also noted his request for a meeting or “conversation” with council, the $500 work-session fee, allegations made against staff and contractors, and concern about the amount of city time and taxpayer cost already spent. No formal vote is shown in the excerpt. At the October 16, 2023 work session, council addressed Mr. Corns’ questions about how residents communicate with council and how complaints are handled. The minutes state that complaints go through city staff, the administrator is notified, and the complaint process had been tightened. They also state that Mr. Corns’ complaint had been closed because the resident he complained about was found to be in compliance by the city administrator and code compliance officer/planner.
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Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2023-10-10)
Minutes · Tuesday, October 10, 2023
10 pages
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-10-10)
Packet · Tuesday, October 10, 2023
140 pages
Meeting recording
YouTube
Transcript · 1423 segments · 3:34:03
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