Tuesday, June 8, 2021 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
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What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
The Council approved consent items including road contracts and ARPA acceptance, approved Fire Station concrete work, approved FX Auto and Schultz land-use requests, denied the Guimont exterior-storage IUP, continued the MS4 escrow ordinance, and hired Recycle Center and park maintenance employees.
25 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
agendaApprove amended agenda
Approve amended agenda.
Agenda was amended to add the Fire Station concrete bid, Ebony Street discussion, seasonal park maintenance application, Farmers Market stipend clarification, and June 15 Planning & Zoning workshop expectations; item 1.h was pulled from consent.
1aApprove April 20, 2021 City Council minutes
Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of 04-20-2021.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1bTreasurer's Report and claims
Financial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims dated March 10, 2021 through June 1, 2021.
The Council approved the Treasurer's Report and the claims dated March 10 through June 1 as part of the consent agenda. The packet showed a $100,219.62 claims batch and a Treasurer's Report ending balance of $1,750,312.68.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1cResolution 2021-20, Bootleggers liquor license
Resolution 2021-20 Approving Liquor License Application for the Long Horn Group #2, DBA Bootleggers Saloon & Eatery.
The Council approved Resolution 2021-20 for The Long Horn Group #2, LLC, dba Bootleggers Saloon & Eatery, and Resolution 2021-21 for Burns Bottle Shop and Northwoods Bar & Grill as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1dResolution 2021-21, Burns Bottle Shop and Northwoods Bar & Grill liquor license
Resolution 2021-21 Approving Liquor License Application for Burns Bottle Shop and Northwoods Bar & Grill.
The Council approved Resolution 2021-20 for The Long Horn Group #2, LLC, dba Bootleggers Saloon & Eatery, and Resolution 2021-21 for Burns Bottle Shop and Northwoods Bar & Grill as part of the consent agenda.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1eAppoint Planning and Zoning Commission members
RCA Appointing new Planning & Zoning Commission Members.
The Council formally approved new Planning and Zoning Commission appointments on the consent agenda, then later discussed training logistics. The Council decided to keep the June 22 Planning and Zoning meeting at 7:00 p.m., close that meeting by about 8:00 p.m., and hold Council, Planning and Zoning, and staff training from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1fNowthen Heritage Festival Committee request
RCA Request from Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee.
The Council supported the 2021 Nowthen Heritage Festival through the consent agenda. The packet request included a $2,500 General Fund donation and approximately $800 from the Anoka County Recycling Grant for recycling-related festival materials and labor.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1gResolution 2021-23, accept Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund
Resolution 2021-23 Accepting the Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Council adopted Resolution 2021-23 on the consent agenda, authorizing the City to accept its share of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1hHire Kelly Joslin as part-time Recycle Center Attendant
Clerk's Memo - Approve Hiring Part-Time Recycle Center Attendant, Kelly Joslin.
After pulling the item from consent, the Council approved hiring Kelly Joslin as part-time Recycle Center Attendant at $15 per hour, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., effective as soon as possible. Council discussed a probation period, onsite pre-training, shadowing Public Works staff, cash-handling controls, and safety equipment.
Pulled from consent and approved later under Administration/seasonal help discussion.
1iApprove part-time seasonal ditch mower
Clerk's Memo - Approve Part-Time Seasonal Ditch Mower.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
1jResolutions 2021-24 and 2021-25, road project contracts
Resolution 2021-24 & 2021-25 Awarding Contracts for Road Projects.
The Council awarded the Ebony/Garnet road project to Molnau Trucking for $296,328.57 and the Rogers Lake Area project to Knife River Corporation for $583,306.80 through the consent agenda. Later, Council discussed whether to include a previously patched section of Ebony Street in the full reclamation work and asked for an estimate so the issue could be considered at the June 15 special meeting.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2Floor Items
Floor Items.
No floor items were presented.
3Fire Station concrete bid
Added item: concrete bid for Fire Station work.
The Council approved a $4,853 concrete bid needed to finish Fire Station work, including ADA-related egress improvements and repairs near doors. The motion specified the money would come from Hockey Club pull-tab donations, while preserving the understanding that future pull-tab funds would still support upgraded rink materials.
The concrete bid was approved, with funding from Hockey Club pull-tab donations.
4Sheriff's Report
Sheriff's Report.
Commander Heath reported 136 May calls for service and discussed Bar None's efforts to route certain non-emergency transports through Allina without creating sheriff calls. Assistant Fire Chief Lawrence discussed Nowthen Fire's current response categories, ambulance response-time concerns, and NarCan supplied by the Sheriff's Office for overdose responses.
Commander Heath reported on calls for service, Bar None response strategies, traffic concerns, and public safety matters; no motion was recorded.
5aFX Auto CUP and variance, 19745 Nowthen Blvd
FX Auto, CUP for Auto Repair - 19745 Nowthen Blvd.
After the item had been tabled previously, the Council approved FX Auto's conditional use permit and variance for auto repair at 19745 Nowthen Blvd. The approval added an August 6, 2021 deadline related to restoring pretreatment and infiltration basins under item 6 of the findings.
Approved with an added August 6, 2021 deadline under item 6 of the findings of fact.
5bGuimont amended IUP for exterior storage, 19009 Rhinestone Street
Amended IUP for Exterior Storage - 19009 Rhinestone Street.
The Council denied Dan Guimont's amended interim use permit for exterior storage because the property is co-owned and one owner did not support outdoor storage. Council also required the property to be brought back into conformance with the 2019 IUP by July 31, 2021.
Denied; the owner was given until July 31, 2021 to bring the 2019 IUP into conformance.
5cSchultz front setback variance, 20066 Baugh Street
Front Setback Variance, House Addition - 20066 Baugh Street.
The Council approved Donovan and Alison Schultz's variance for a 26-by-40-foot house addition 60.85 feet from the centerline of Baugh Street. The findings reflected DNR concerns because the small lake lot includes a bluff, including requirements for drainage controls such as gutters on the north side.
Variance approved for the house addition; findings included DNR-related drainage and bluff protections.
5dOrdinance 2021-02 grading, landscaping, and erosion control escrow
Ordinance 2021-02 Amendment - Grading, Landscaping & Erosion Control Escrow.
The Council discussed a proposed inspection-fee and escrow system for MS4-related grading, landscaping, and erosion control requirements, including proposed $200 inspection fees and $2,000 or $1,000 escrows depending on project type. Rather than adopt the ordinance that night, Council directed Planner Stockman to update the permit materials, short form, ordinance, and agreement for the July 13 meeting.
Council directed the planner to update the MS4/grading and landscaping escrow materials and return July 13, 2021.
6aTraining dates for P&Z Commission, Council, and staff
Discuss training dates for Planning & Zoning Commission Members, Council & Staff.
The Council formally approved new Planning and Zoning Commission appointments on the consent agenda, then later discussed training logistics. The Council decided to keep the June 22 Planning and Zoning meeting at 7:00 p.m., close that meeting by about 8:00 p.m., and hold Council, Planning and Zoning, and staff training from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Council reached consensus on June 22 meeting and training timing; no formal motion was recorded.
6bPotentially redo all of Ebony Street NW
Discuss redoing all of Ebony St NW, including redoing the patched area.
The Council awarded the Ebony/Garnet road project to Molnau Trucking for $296,328.57 and the Rogers Lake Area project to Knife River Corporation for $583,306.80 through the consent agenda. Later, Council discussed whether to include a previously patched section of Ebony Street in the full reclamation work and asked for an estimate so the issue could be considered at the June 15 special meeting.
Council asked for an estimate and planned to consider the issue June 15, 2021.
6cSeasonal help and Recycle Center attendant hiring
Discuss Seasonal Park Maintenance Application and hiring Part-time Recycle Center Attendant, Kelly Joslin.
After pulling the item from consent, the Council approved hiring Kelly Joslin as part-time Recycle Center Attendant at $15 per hour, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., effective as soon as possible. Council discussed a probation period, onsite pre-training, shadowing Public Works staff, cash-handling controls, and safety equipment.
The Council approved hiring Morgan Alders as a part-time park maintenance employee at $16 per hour for no more than 32 hours per week, with Morgan available up to 25 hours per week. Clerk Streich was directed to investigate the proper safety requirements, and Councilmember Alders abstained because of a conflict of interest.
Council approved hiring both Kelly Joslin for the Recycle Center and Morgan Alders for park maintenance.
6dFarmers Market coordinator stipend timing
Clarification on the Farmers Market Coordinator and Assistant Market Coordinator stipend request.
The Council clarified that the Farmers Market Coordinator and Assistant Market Coordinator stipends should be paid at the beginning of the market season, and Clerk Streich said the stipends would be added to that month's claims.
Council agreed the stipends should be paid at the beginning of the market season; no separate formal motion was recorded.
6eJune 15 Planning & Zoning workshop expectations
Discuss the expectations for the June 15, 2021, Planning & Zoning Workshop.
The Council discussed the focus for the June 15 workshop, including internal versus external planner service, possible external flat-fee structure, checklists for residents, communication, and customer service expectations for City contractors and staff.
Council discussed objectives for the June 15 workshop; no motion was recorded.
7For the Good of the Council
For the Good of the Council.
Nothing was discussed.
adjournAdjourn
Adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
10 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY PILON TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA; 2ND BY RAINVILLE.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
M2MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPT FOR ITEM 1.H (moved to Item 6.d); 2ND BY GREENBERG.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
M3MOTION BY PILON TO APPROVE THE CONCRETE BID TO PROCEED AND FINISH UP THE FIRE STATION BUILDING; 2ND FOR DISCUSSION BY RAINVILLE. MOTION WAS AMENDED TO STIPULATE THAT THE $4,853.00 WILL COME FROM THE HOCKEY CLUB PULL TAB DONATIONS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WILL GET THE UPGRADED RINK MATERIALS AS DEDICATED, WITH THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS COMING IN YET THIS YEAR.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville
M4MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE CUP AND VARIANCE AT 19745 NOWTHEN BLVD NW, FOR FX AUTO, WITH THE ADDITIONAL DATE OF AUGUST 6, 2021, ENTERED IN UNDER ITEM 6 OF THE FINDINGS OF FACT; ALDERS 2nd.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
M5MOTION BY ALDERS TO DENY THE AMENDED IUP APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE AT 19009 RHINESTONE, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT HE HAS UNTIL JULY 31, 2021, TO BRING THE 2019 IUP INTO CONFORMANCE; 2nd BY RAINVILLE.
moved by Alders, seconded by Rainville
M6MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR A 26'X40' HOUSE ADDITION AT 20066 BAUGH STREET NW, AT A DISTANCE OF 60.85 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE OF BAUGH ST; GREENBERG 2ND.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
M7MOTION BY GREENBERG TO DIRECT PLANNER STOCKMAN TO UPDATE THE MS4 PERMIT AND GRADING AND LANDSCAPING EROSION CONTROL ESCROW, THE SHORTFORM, THE ORDINANCE AND THE AGREEMENT TO PRESENT AT JULY 13, 2021, COUNCIL MEETING; 2ND BY ALDERS.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Alders
M8MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO HIRE KELLY JOSLIN AS PART-TIME RECYCLE CENTER ATTENDANT, Tuesdays & Thursdays 11AM - 7PM and Saturdays 8AM-4:00 PM, EFFECTIVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; 2nd by ALDERS.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Alders
M9MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO HIRE MORGAN ALDERS AS PART TIME PARK MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE, AT $16/HOUR, NO MORE THAN 32 HOURS A WEEK, AND THAT CLERK STREICH WILL INVESTIGATE THE PROPER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. GREENBERG 2ND.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
M10MOTION BY ALDERS TO ADJOURN; 2ND BY PILON.
MOTION BY ALDERS TO ADJOURN; 2ND BY PILON
moved by Alders, seconded by Pilon
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:00 PM.
The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.
Approved claims batch June09AP
$100,220
Treasurer's Report ending balance
$1,750,313
Treasurer's Report cash total
$1,771,680
Outstanding checks as of 05/31/2021
$21,173
Unreconciled Treasurer's Report amount
$194
Pine River State Bank checking balance
$174,866
Economic Development Fund checking balance
$2,489
PMA Financial Network CD balance
$1,284,600
4M, 4MP and GO Funds balance
$309,725
Claims fund summary - General Fund
$92,366
Claims fund summary - 2020 Road Improvements
$7,753
Claims fund summary - Recycling Center
$100
Active911 claim
$195
Cintas Corporation claim
$203
NAPA Auto Parts claim
$50
Asphalt Concrete Solutions claim
$29,221
Crow River Farm Equipment claim
$59
Couri & Ruppe claim
$2,735
Schaeffer Mfg. Company claim
$2,306
Nowthen Garage claim
$235
Walters Recycling and Refuse claim
$316
City of Ramsey claim
$16,908
Finken Water Centers claim
$25
RBs Computer Service claim
$2,164
URRWMO claim
$4,884
RTY Consulting claim
$956
GOVPAY claim
$90
ECM Publishers claim
$411
Century Link claim
$810
Menards claim
$419
Connexus Energy claim
$644
STATPACKS claim
$1,410
Adams Pest Control claim
$236
Anoka County Treasury claim
$926
League of Minnesota Cities claim
$99
Anoka County Property Records claim
$937
Anoka County claim
$352
RBs Computer Service repair claim
$232
Crawford's Equipment claim
$120
Plaisted Companies claim
$5,975
Hakanson Anderson Associates claim
$9,128
Cardmember Service claim
$1,198
CenterPoint Energy claim
$497
Summit Companies claim
$738
Faircon Service Co permit overpayment refund
$30
WEX Fleet Card claim
$172
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric claim
$80
Jimmys Johnnys claim
$69
Erik A. Skogquist assessing claim
$2,885
Mary L. Wells assessing claim
$2,885
The Planning Company claim
$9,620
Heritage Festival monetary donation
$2,500
Heritage Festival recycling grant allocation
$800
Don Eldridge seasonal ditch mower hourly rate
$18
Molnau Trucking road contract
$296,329
Knife River Corporation road contract
$583,307
Fire Station concrete bid
$4,853
Kelly Joslin hourly rate
$15
Morgan Alders hourly rate
$16
When someone referred back to earlier business, we found the matching prior discussion and tied it in here.
as we're meeting next tuesday in regards to the position of planner should we have discussion on what we're planning how we're going to how that meeting is expected to go
— Rainville
What this is about
The agenda was amended to add a discussion about reviewing expectations for a June 15 meeting regarding the planner position.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision or agenda amendment matching this recollection. The closest results are general Planning and Zoning meeting-date and agenda-procedure materials from 2026, but they do not mention a June 15 meeting, the planner position, or a council discussion about setting expectations for that meeting.
at our last meeting we had discussed there was a request from centerpoint energy for an easement to access their gas line to the backup generator
— Pilon
What this is about
Pilon recalled prior discussion of CenterPoint's requested easement and whether CenterPoint might help pay for Fire Station concrete work.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection. The search results include several Fire Station-related items — security/fire monitoring quotes in the February 10, 2026 packet, building security updates for the April 14, 2026 meeting, and a May 12, 2026 request to replace Fire Station garage door openers for $9,205.40 — but none mention CenterPoint Energy, a gas-line easement, backup generator access, concrete work, or any request for CenterPoint to help pay for that work.
This item was tabled at the last meeting.
What this is about
The FX Auto item had been tabled at the prior meeting.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching the recollection that an “FX Auto” item was tabled at the last meeting. The results include packet material from February 24, March 10, and April 14, 2026, but they do not show an FX Auto agenda item or a motion to table it. The only “auto” reference in the results is a general zoning ordinance parking standard for auto sales and auto repair; that appears unrelated to a specific FX Auto matter.
MOTION BY ALDERS TO DENY THE AMENDED IUP APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE AT 19009 RHINESTONE, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT HE HAS UNTIL JULY 31, 2021, TO BRING THE 2019 IUP INTO CONFORMANCE; 2nd BY RAINVILLE. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.
— Alders
What this is about
Council discussed the prior 2019 IUP while denying the Guimont amended IUP and setting a compliance deadline.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection. The search results provided are unrelated to Guimont, 19009 Rhinestone, the 2019 IUP, or an amended IUP for exterior storage; they mainly include later ordinance/fee materials and an unrelated 2026 land-use application. The cue itself describes a motion by Alders, seconded by Rainville, to deny the amended IUP application for exterior storage at 19009 Rhinestone, while giving the applicant until July 31, 2021, to bring the 2019 IUP into conformance. However, the searched records do not provide the meeting date or supporting packet/minutes needed to independently verify that action from the corpus provided.
a few years ago this idea was presented, and the Council did not move forward with it, against the Building Official and City Engineer recommendations.
— Rainville
What this is about
Rainville recalled an earlier Council discussion when a similar grading/erosion-control escrow idea was not adopted despite staff recommendations.
The records searched do not contain a prior Council decision matching the recollection that, a few years ago, Council rejected a grading/erosion-control escrow proposal despite recommendations from the Building Official and City Engineer. The closest matches are recent 2026 development-related packet materials. At the February 24, March 10, March 24, and April 14, 2026 meetings, proposed plat/development conditions included requirements for developer financial security approved by the City Attorney and City Engineer, Building Official review of individual septic designs, and building-permit submittals with certificates of survey, lowest-floor elevations, and custom grading/erosion-control plans. Those records show related staff-review and financial-security requirements, but they do not show an earlier Council vote declining to adopt a broader escrow requirement.
The pass-through system has been in effect since Nowthen became a City, but she is wondering if it is time to change to a full-time City employee.
— Rainville
What this is about
Rainville recalled that the pass-through planning-fee system has existed since Nowthen became a city and suggested evaluating whether to hire an internal planner.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching Rainville’s recollection about the planning-fee “pass-through” system being in place since Nowthen became a city, nor do they show a prior council vote on changing that system or hiring an internal/full-time city planner. The search results were mostly unrelated items from 2026 packets, including public safety reports, prosecuting attorney agreements, hazard mitigation, Farmers Market support, festival advertising, and fire department garage door openers. None addressed planning fees, planner staffing, or a formal evaluation of moving from pass-through planning costs to an in-house planning position.
what we know from the emergency management meeting that our response times need to improve
— Pilon
What this is about
Council referred to a prior emergency-management meeting when discussing ambulance response times.
The records I searched do not contain a prior emergency-management meeting or prior council decision matching this recollection about ambulance response times needing to improve. The search results returned unrelated packet material, primarily cannabis licensing/security information and audit findings, with no relevant discussion or vote on ambulance response times.
$7,000 of the $15,000 given was used for air regulators.
— Alders
What this is about
Council recalled prior use of Hockey Club pull-tab donations for Fire Department air regulators when deciding how to fund the concrete bid.
The records I searched do not contain a prior decision matching this recollection about a $15,000 Hockey Club pull-tab donation, with $7,000 used for Fire Department air regulators, or its connection to funding a concrete bid. The search results do include other Fire Department items in 2026, such as security/alarm system costs, Fire Department planning updates, and a May 12, 2026 request to replace fire station garage door openers for $9,205.40 from the Building Fund, but those records do not reference Hockey Club pull-tab donations, air regulators, or the concrete bid.
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Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-06-08)
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