What was on the agenda

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

1. Truth in Taxation HearingTruth in Taxation Hearing

   After holding the Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, the council adopted Resolution 2014-19 setting the final property tax levy collectable in 2015. The resolution listed a total levy of $1,243,409.00, including $1,100,194.00 for General Revenue and additional levies for debt/service items ($90,300.00 refunding GO, $50,247.00 2011 & 2013 certificates, and $2,668.00 GO special assessment).

   Hearing held; no comments; hearing closed.

   • 2015 budget and levy

   No action
   p. 1↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Truth in Taxation Hearing - No comments from the floor made. Hearing Closed

2. AApprove/amend the meeting agenda

   • meeting administration

   Approved
   p. 1↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer added items 6.h., Prosecution Services and 6.i., Table Skirts - Rainville added 6.j. December 26th. Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)Approve/amend the meeting agenda

3. 1Floor Items

   Public comment

   Public comments were received; no formal action recorded in minutes.

   • public comment

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)Floor Items: Floor items are an opportunity for the public to address the City Council regarding any issues or concerns they have.p. 1↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1). Floor Items: - Dale Ames of 22176 Sugar Bush Road said that he wanted to thank Harlan Meyer and Bill Schulz for their 6 years of service on the City Council.p. 2↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Sue Pilon of 18959 Nowthen Blvd. said that she is here on behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival Committee.

4. 2Fire Department

   Multiple fire department actions were approved (truck purchase, joint fire agreement, and a fund transfer).

   • fire department

   Approved
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)2). Fire Department a). Purchase of Tanker Truck from City of Ramsey b). Approved Joint Fire Agreement c). Approve Transfer of fundsp. 2↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)2). Fire Department

5. 2aPurchase of Tanker Truck from City of Ramsey

   The council approved fire department actions including buying a used tanker truck from the City of Ramsey for $13,500, approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Council joint powers agreement with a condition that the council’s issues be addressed in the future, and transferring $30,000 from the Fire Department Operating Fund to the Fire Department Equipment Fund.

   Approved purchase at $13,500.

   • fire department
   • tanker truck

   Approved
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)a). Purchase of Tanker Truck from City of Ramseyp. 2↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded. The Firefighters know the equipment and it is a great price and a great deal for the city. All in favor; motion carried.

6. 2bApproved Joint Fire Agreement

   Anoka County Fire Protection Council Joint Powers Agreement

   The council approved fire department actions including buying a used tanker truck from the City of Ramsey for $13,500, approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Council joint powers agreement with a condition that the council’s issues be addressed in the future, and transferring $30,000 from the Fire Department Operating Fund to the Fire Department Equipment Fund.

   Approved with condition that ACFPC members address the City Attorney's issues in the future.

   • fire department
   • joint powers agreement
   • ACFPC

   Approved with conditions
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)b). Approved Joint Fire Agreementp. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to approve the agreement, with the condition that the Anoka County Fire Protection Council Members address Rupee's issues in the future; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 17↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)# ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

7. 2cApprove Transfer of funds

   Transfer from Fire Department Operating Fund to Fire Department Equipment Fund

   The council approved fire department actions including buying a used tanker truck from the City of Ramsey for $13,500, approving the Anoka County Fire Protection Council joint powers agreement with a condition that the council’s issues be addressed in the future, and transferring $30,000 from the Fire Department Operating Fund to the Fire Department Equipment Fund.

   Approved $30,000 transfer.

   • fire department
   • fund transfer

   Approved
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)c). Approve Transfer of fundsp. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Fire Dept. Operating Fund to the Fire Dept. Equipment Fund, as recommended by LaDoucer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

8. 3Sheriff Update

   Report given; no motion recorded.

   • public safety
   • sheriff

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)3). Sheriff Updatep. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)3). Sheriff Update - Sgt. Hatton provided a report of calls for Sheriff Services for November 2014.

9. 4Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2014-19

   Final property tax levy collectable in 2015

   After holding the Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, the council adopted Resolution 2014-19 setting the final property tax levy collectable in 2015. The resolution listed a total levy of $1,243,409.00, including $1,100,194.00 for General Revenue and additional levies for debt/service items ($90,300.00 refunding GO, $50,247.00 2011 & 2013 certificates, and $2,668.00 GO special assessment).

   Resolution 2014-19 adopted.

   • 2015 budget and levy
   • levy
   • resolution_2014_19

   Approved
   p. 1↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)4). Approve Final Budget and Levy - Adopt Resolution 2014-19p. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-19; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 66↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)# RESOLUTION 2014-19 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY, COLLECTABLE IN 2015

10. 5Consent Agenda

    Approve minutes, financial report, audited bills/claims, tobacco sales applications, and liability coverage waiver form

    Approved as presented by one motion.

    • consent agenda
    • claims
    • licensing
    • insurance

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)5). Consent Agenda: Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate.p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

11. 5.1Approve the November 12, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Council approved the consent agenda in one motion, including approval of the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, audited bills/claims (claims #9136 through #9210 plus referenced net distribution reports), tobacco sales applications for Bill Superette and Burns Bottle Shop, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver decision (city does not waive statutory tort limits).

    • consent agenda
    • minutes

    Consent calendar
    p. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1.1 Approve the November 12, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes.

12. 5.2Financial Report

    Council approved the consent agenda in one motion, including approval of the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, audited bills/claims (claims #9136 through #9210 plus referenced net distribution reports), tobacco sales applications for Bill Superette and Burns Bottle Shop, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver decision (city does not waive statutory tort limits).

    • consent agenda
    • financial report

    Consent calendar
    p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1.2 Financial Report

13. 5.3Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9136 through Claim # 9210, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 13th & 17th and December 1st & 2nd, 2014

    Council approved the consent agenda in one motion, including approval of the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, audited bills/claims (claims #9136 through #9210 plus referenced net distribution reports), tobacco sales applications for Bill Superette and Burns Bottle Shop, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver decision (city does not waive statutory tort limits).

    • consent agenda
    • claims

    Consent calendar
    p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1.3 Approve All Audited Bills Claim # 9136 through Claim # 9210, plus Net Distribution reports dated November 13th & 17th and December 1st & 2nd, 2014p. 78↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)PAY ALL AUDITED BILLS, CLAIM #9136 THROUGH CLAIM #9210 PLUS NET DISTRUBUTION REPORTS DATED NOVEMBER 13, NOVEMBER 17, DECEMBER 1, AND DECEMBER 2, 2014.

14. 5.4Approve Application for Tobacco Sales - Bill Superette & Burns Bottle Shop

    Council approved the consent agenda in one motion, including approval of the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, audited bills/claims (claims #9136 through #9210 plus referenced net distribution reports), tobacco sales applications for Bill Superette and Burns Bottle Shop, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver decision (city does not waive statutory tort limits).

    • consent agenda
    • tobacco license

    Consent calendar
    p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1.4 Approve Application for Tobacco Sales - Bill Superette & Burns Bottle Shop

15. 5.5Approve Liability Coverage Waiver Form

    League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust waiver decision

    Council approved the consent agenda in one motion, including approval of the November 12, 2014 meeting minutes, the financial report, audited bills/claims (claims #9136 through #9210 plus referenced net distribution reports), tobacco sales applications for Bill Superette and Burns Bottle Shop, and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver decision (city does not waive statutory tort limits).

    • consent agenda
    • insurance

    Consent calendar
    p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)1.5 Approve Liability Coverage Waiver Formp. 84↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)City of Nowthen accepts liability coverage limits of $500,000/$1,500,000 from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). Check one: ☒ The city DOES NOT WAIVE the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04.

16. 6Council Items

    Multiple council actions were taken under this section.

    • council items

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)6). Council Items:p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)6). Council Items:

17. 6aAdministrative Polices

    Office hours and lunch break policy changes; additional motion to review revisions later

    During discussion of administrative policies, council adopted a change to office hours and lunch policy starting January 5, setting office hours as 8:00 to 4:30 with an unpaid 1/2 hour lunch and staggering lunches to avoid service disruption, with office closure during lunch if only one staff person is working; the minutes record this motion passed 3-2 with Jeff and Scheffler opposed. The council also passed a separate motion recommending the revisions be reviewed later during policy discussion.

    Motion to change hours/lunch passed 3-2; additional motion to recommend reviewing revisions passed unanimously.

    • administrative policies
    • staffing
    • office hours

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)a). Administrative Policesp. 5↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion that starting January 5th the office hours will be 8:00 to 4:30 and that staff has an unpaid 1/2 hour lunch and that the lunches would be staggered as to not interfere with service, but the office to be closed if only one staff person is working; Meyer seconded. Three in favor; Jeff and Scheffle…

18. 6bApprove payout of unused vacation hours

    Council debated unused vacation payout, with two initial motions failing for lack of a second, and ultimately approved paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation. Council also approved closing the office on December 26, 2014, requiring staff to take a vacation day.

    After two motions failed for lack of a second, council approved paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation.

    • personnel
    • paid time off

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)b). Approve payout of unused vacation hoursp. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion a motion to approve paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)payout of unused vacation hours c). Encroachment Agreement - 8109 185th Ave d). Code Enforcement - Council Directive e). Recycling Center - Promotional items/Improvements f). 2015 CDBG Funding - Applications Due January 10, 2015 g). January

19. 6cEncroachment Agreement - 8109 185th Ave

    Approval of license/encroachment agreement for auxiliary building encroachment into drainage/utility easement

    Council approved an encroachment/license agreement to allow a portion of the auxiliary building/garage at 8109 185th Avenue NW to remain within the City’s drainage and utility easement, addressing a title company request related to a refinance; the agreement included a stated fee of $1.00.

    • encroachment agreement
    • 8109 185th Ave

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)c). Encroachment Agreement - 8109 185th Avep. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the Encroachment Agreement; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 88↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)## LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement ("Agreement") is made this day of December 2014, by and between the City of Nowthen

20. 6dCode Enforcement - Council Directive

    Direction on 19111 Cleary Road and 22365 Baugh Street/Koch Pipeline noise issue

    For 19111 Cleary Road, council directed no further action as long as there were no life safety issues, unless something changes on the property. For the noise complaint involving Koch Pipeline and Ben Fuchs (22365 Baugh Street), council directed the city attorney to send a letter stating the information received indicated the noise levels were within ordinance regulations.

    Council directed no further action on 19111 Cleary Road unless changes; and directed attorney to send letter to Ben Fuchs re: noise levels within ordinance regulations.

    • code enforcement
    • 19111 Cleary Road
    • 22365 Baugh Street
    • Koch Pipeline noise

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)d). Code Enforcement - Council Directivep. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville stated that if there is no life safety issues for the property of 19111 Cleary Road, she made a motion to pursue no further action unless something changes on the property; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to direct Ruppe to send a letter to Ben Fuchs that the information received is that the noise levels are within the ordinance regulations; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

21. 6eRecycling Center - Promotional items/Improvements

    Timed locks; fire marshal input on exits; roof and siding cost estimates with delegated review; promotional items pending funding

    Council approved timed locks for the recycling center north doors and directed staff to get fire marshal input on locking other exits and marking exits. Council also directed staff to obtain costs to redo the entire roof and siding and appointed Pilon and Schulz to review costs and make final approval decisions, and approved purchasing promotional items pending funding availability; the packet memo cited $31,711.65 of unused 2014 SCORE reimbursement and referenced a separate $35,000.00 grant for 2015.

    Multiple motions carried.

    • recycling center
    • SCORE reimbursement
    • facility improvements
    • promotional items

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)e). Recycling Center - Promotional items/Improvementsp. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to approve the timed locks on the recycling center for the North doors; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Pilon made a motion to have the Fire Marshall comment on locking the other exits and to see about marking the exits; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to have staff get costs to redo the entire roof and the entire siding and to appoint Pilon and Schulz to review the costs and make the final decisions to approve the costs. Get color choices as well. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Rainville made a motion to purchase promotional it…p. 119↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)the total is $31,711.65 to be used or spent this year.p. 119↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)NOTE: We also still have the $35,000.00 grant money to use in 2015 which is separate from our 2014 SCORE Reimbursement.

22. 6f2015 CDBG Funding - Applications Due January 10, 2015

    CDBG follow-up on ADA requirements and whether railings/drawings could be paid with CDBG funds

    Council directed Schulz and Pilon to attend a meeting and determine ADA requirements and whether City Hall railings and drawings for the railings could be paid for using CDBG funds, with the packet noting an application deadline in January 2015.

    Schulz and Pilon appointed to attend meeting and check on CDBG eligibility for railings/drawings.

    • CDBG
    • ADA
    • city hall improvements

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)f). 2015 CDBG Funding - Applications Due January 10, 2015p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon to attend the meeting and see if the railings at the City Hall and the drawings for the railings can be paid for by using the CDBG Funds; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.p. 121↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)Completed applications (one unbound original per activity) must be submitted to the AC Community Development Department no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, January 16, 2015.

23. 6gJanuary Workshop - Request to hold workshop before the Council Mtg(s).

    A motion to cancel the workshop failed for lack of a second, and council instead scheduled the workshop for January 8th at 5:00 PM.

    Workshop held (scheduled) after a prior motion to cancel failed for lack of a second.

    • meeting scheduling
    • workshop

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)g). January Workshop - Request to hold workshop before the Council Mtgs.p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion to hold the workshop on January 8th at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

24. 6hProsecution Services

    Contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser, LLC

    Council approved a contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser, LLC for prosecution services for the City of Nowthen.

    • legal services
    • prosecution contract

    Approved
    p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)h). Prosecution Services - Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser, LLC - Rainville made a motion to approve the contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser for prosecution services for the City of Nowthen; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

25. 6jTable Skirts

    Privacy panels/table skirts for meetings

    Council discussed purchasing privacy panels/table skirts (including possibly adding the city logo) but tabled the discussion until another estimate could be obtained, with staff directed to request quotes from cabinet makers in town.

    Tabled pending another estimate.

    • council chambers
    • furnishings

    Tabled
    p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)j). Table Skirts - Pilon would like to see some type of privacy panels purchased and used for meetings. He submitted the Council with a quote. It was suggested obtaining additional quotes. Meyer would like to see the City Logo be put on one of the panels. Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until another e…

26. 6kDecember 26, 2014

    Office closed; staff required to use a vacation day

    Council debated unused vacation payout, with two initial motions failing for lack of a second, and ultimately approved paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation. Council also approved closing the office on December 26, 2014, requiring staff to take a vacation day.

    • office closure
    • personnel

    Approved
    p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)k). December 26, 2014 - Rainville made a motion to approve closing the office on December 26th with the requirement that staff take a vacation day; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

27. 7Introduction of New Items

    No new items were introduced.

    • meeting administration

    No action
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)7). Introduction of New Items:p. 8↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)7). Introduction of New Items: No new items were introduced.

28. AdjournMeeting Adjourned

    Adjourned at 9:00 PM.

    • meeting administration

    Approved
    p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)7:25 PM Meeting Adjournedp. 8↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Motions and votes

24 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

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

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 1↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - LaDoucer added items 6.h., Prosecution Services and 6.i., Table Skirts - Rainville added 6.j. December 26th. Meyer made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M2Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded.

  Exact transcript text

  Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded.

  moved by Scheffler, seconded by Pilon

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 2↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded. The Firefighters know the equipment and it is a great price and a great deal for the city. All in favor; motion carried.

• M3Meyer made a motion to approve the agreement, with the condition that the Anoka County Fire Protection Council Members address Rupee's issues in the future; Rainville seconded.

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  Meyer made a motion to approve the agreement, with the condition that the Anoka County Fire Protection Council Members address Rupee's issues in the future; Rainville seconded.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to approve the agreement, with the condition that the Anoka County Fire Protection Council Members address Rupee's issues in the future; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M4Rainville made a motion to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Fire Dept. Operating Fund to the Fire Dept. Equipment Fund, as recommended by LaDoucer; Schulz seconded.

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  Rainville made a motion to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Fire Dept. Operating Fund to the Fire Dept. Equipment Fund, as recommended by LaDoucer; Schulz seconded.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the transfer of $30,000 from the Fire Dept. Operating Fund to the Fire Dept. Equipment Fund, as recommended by LaDoucer; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M5Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-19; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-19; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Scheffler, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 3↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to adopt Resolution 2014-19; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M6Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 4↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M7Rainville made a motion that starting January 5th the office hours will be 8:00 to 4:30 and that staff has an unpaid 1/2 hour lunch and that the lunches would be staggered as to not interfere with service, but the office to be closed if only one staff person is working; Meyer seconded.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion that starting January 5th the office hours will be 8:00 to 4:30 and that staff has an unpaid 1/2 hour lunch and that the lunches would be staggered as to not interfere with service, but the office to be closed if only one staff person is working; Meyer seconded.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  • NJeff
  • NScheffler

  p. 5↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion that starting January 5th the office hours will be 8:00 to 4:30 and that staff has an unpaid 1/2 hour lunch and that the lunches would be staggered as to not interfere with service, but the office to be closed if only one staff person is working; Meyer seconded. Three in favor; Jeff and Scheffle…

• M8Pilon made a motion to recommend reviewing the revisions with the later discussion of the policy; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon made a motion to recommend reviewing the revisions with the later discussion of the policy; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Scheffler

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 5↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion to recommend reviewing the revisions with the later discussion of the policy; Scheffler seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M9Rainville made a motion to not approve payout of the unused vacation hours; No second to the motion. Motion failed for lack of second.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to not approve payout of the unused vacation hours; No second to the motion. Motion failed for lack of second.

  moved by Rainville

  Failed

  Motion failed for lack of second.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to not approve payout of the unused vacation hours; No second to the motion. Motion failed for lack of second.

• M10Scheffler made a motion to pay out the unused vacation; no second. Motion failed for lack of second.

  Exact transcript text

  Scheffler made a motion to pay out the unused vacation; no second. Motion failed for lack of second.

  moved by Scheffler

  Failed

  Motion failed for lack of second.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to pay out the unused vacation; no second. Motion failed for lack of second.

• M11Pilon made a motion a motion to approve paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon made a motion a motion to approve paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion a motion to approve paying up to 48 hours of unused vacation; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M12Rainville made a motion to approve the Encroachment Agreement; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to approve the Encroachment Agreement; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the Encroachment Agreement; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M13Rainville stated that if there is no life safety issues for the property of 19111 Cleary Road, she made a motion to pursue no further action unless something changes on the property; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville stated that if there is no life safety issues for the property of 19111 Cleary Road, she made a motion to pursue no further action unless something changes on the property; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville stated that if there is no life safety issues for the property of 19111 Cleary Road, she made a motion to pursue no further action unless something changes on the property; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M14Meyer made a motion to direct Ruppe to send a letter to Ben Fuchs that the information received is that the noise levels are within the ordinance regulations; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to direct Ruppe to send a letter to Ben Fuchs that the information received is that the noise levels are within the ordinance regulations; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to direct Ruppe to send a letter to Ben Fuchs that the information received is that the noise levels are within the ordinance regulations; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M15Meyer made a motion to approve the timed locks on the recycling center for the North doors; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to approve the timed locks on the recycling center for the North doors; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to approve the timed locks on the recycling center for the North doors; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M16Pilon made a motion to have the Fire Marshall comment on locking the other exits and to see about marking the exits; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon made a motion to have the Fire Marshall comment on locking the other exits and to see about marking the exits; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 6↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion to have the Fire Marshall comment on locking the other exits and to see about marking the exits; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M17Meyer made a motion to have staff get costs to redo the entire roof and the entire siding and to appoint Pilon and Schulz to review the costs and make the final decisions to approve the costs. Get color choices as well. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to have staff get costs to redo the entire roof and the entire siding and to appoint Pilon and Schulz to review the costs and make the final decisions to approve the costs. Get color choices as well. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to have staff get costs to redo the entire roof and the entire siding and to appoint Pilon and Schulz to review the costs and make the final decisions to approve the costs. Get color choices as well. Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M18Rainville made a motion to purchase promotional items, pending funding availability; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to purchase promotional items, pending funding availability; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to purchase promotional items, pending funding availability; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M19Rainville made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon to attend the meeting and see if the railings at the City Hall and the drawings for the railings can be paid for by using the CDBG Funds; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon to attend the meeting and see if the railings at the City Hall and the drawings for the railings can be paid for by using the CDBG Funds; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to have Schulz and Pilon to attend the meeting and see if the railings at the City Hall and the drawings for the railings can be paid for by using the CDBG Funds; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M20Pilon made a motion to hold the workshop on January 8th at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Pilon made a motion to hold the workshop on January 8th at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Rainville

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Pilon made a motion to hold the workshop on January 8th at 5:00 PM; Rainville seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M21Rainville made a motion to approve the contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser for prosecution services for the City of Nowthen; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to approve the contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser for prosecution services for the City of Nowthen; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve the contract with Kurt Glaser of Smith & Glaser for prosecution services for the City of Nowthen; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M22Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until another estimate can be obtained; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until another estimate can be obtained; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Scheffler, seconded by Schulz

  Tabled

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to table this discussion until another estimate can be obtained; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M23Rainville made a motion to approve closing the office on December 26th with the requirement that staff take a vacation day; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Rainville made a motion to approve closing the office on December 26th with the requirement that staff take a vacation day; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Rainville, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 7↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Rainville made a motion to approve closing the office on December 26th with the requirement that staff take a vacation day; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M24Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  Exact transcript text

  Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor; motion carried.

  p. 8↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM; Schulz 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

  $13,500

  Council voted: Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
  p. 2↗Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)Scheffler made a motion to purchase the truck for $13,500; Pilon seconded.

• F8

  $47,747

  Council voted: Rainville made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Passed(All in favor; motion carried.)
  p. 83↗City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)<td colspan="2">Total For Selected Claims</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$47,747.05</td>

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 CC Packet (2014-12-09)

  Packet · Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  121 pages

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• Document

  Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting — 2014-12-09 Truth in Taxation & City Council Meeting (2014-12-09)

  Minutes · Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  8 pages

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