Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Council approved an interim use permit for additional Nowthen Historical Power Association events with added security/traffic/first-aid conditions, approved road maintenance contracts (cracksealing and dust coating), handled several council operational items and donations, and sent the Nowthen Alliance Church electronic sign ordinance request back to Planning & Zoning after a recalled vote.
31 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
ACall to order / Allegiance
Agenda lists "Allegiance"; minutes do not separately record action beyond meeting being held.
BClerk reads the meeting policy
Agenda includes this as a scheduled item; minutes do not record the reading separately.
CApprove/amend the meeting agenda
Schulz added Mayor Convention as item 8.m.; agenda approved as amended.
1Floor Items
Public comments included requests about a City Hall key for P&Z, concerns about the Nowthen Alliance Church zoning/sign request, baseball field access/gate issues, and neighboring property concerns about Threshing Show grounds events.
Council discussed a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to allow an electronic sign for Nowthen Alliance Church, including debate about safety at the intersection, ability to enforce sign standards, and the implications of creating an Institutional (INS) zoning district. A first motion to send the ordinance revision back to Planning & Zoning failed, with discussion about abstention because Schulz is a church member; the Council then recalled the vote and carried a second motion sending the ordinance revision and request back to Planning & Zoning for further review, with direction to look more closely at performance standards (light intensity, enforcement, color options, resolution, and esthetics) and to ensure clear language and attorney approval.
Council approved a lawn maintenance service agreement allowing the Nowthen Knights to use the city baseball field in lieu of a field use fee, with the team providing manpower to maintain the field. Council also approved materials not to exceed $400 for Terry Olson to build 20-foot-long dugout benches to replace failing benches.
2Sheriff Report
Cmdr. Jenkins reviewed the March report and noted future reports would have more detail.
3Kent Roessler - requesting direction for future use of the banquet facility
Roessler was not in attendance.
Presenter not present per minutes.
4aPlanning and Zoning: Nowthen Historical Power Asso. - Request for IUP
Approved IUP to allow six outside events at 7415 Old Viking Blvd with added condition requiring NHPA to work with Sheriff's office on security/traffic/first aid plans; events with music to end at 10:00 PM.
Council approved the Nowthen Historical Power Association’s interim use permit request to add six outside events at 7415 Old Viking Blvd. The approval included added condition #15 making the NHPA responsible for law enforcement, traffic control, and first aid needs and requiring coordination with the Sheriff’s office, with written procedures kept on file at City offices; events with music were required to end at 10:00 PM.
4bPlanning and Zoning: Nowthen Alliance Church - Request for amendment of Zoning Ord.
After discussion and a recalled vote, Council carried a motion to send the ordinance revision/request back to Planning & Zoning for further review.
Council discussed a proposed zoning ordinance amendment intended to allow an electronic sign for Nowthen Alliance Church, including debate about safety at the intersection, ability to enforce sign standards, and the implications of creating an Institutional (INS) zoning district. A first motion to send the ordinance revision back to Planning & Zoning failed, with discussion about abstention because Schulz is a church member; the Council then recalled the vote and carried a second motion sending the ordinance revision and request back to Planning & Zoning for further review, with direction to look more closely at performance standards (light intensity, enforcement, color options, resolution, and esthetics) and to ensure clear language and attorney approval.
Referred back to Planning & Zoning for further review per carried motion after recall.
4cPlanning and Zoning: Robert & Sharon Wood - Request for Lot Split
Adopted Resolution 2012-10 providing for minor subdivision approval for Robert and Sharon Wood.
Council adopted Resolution 2012-10 approving a minor subdivision for Robert and Sharon Wood. Staff described the proposal as similar to a lot line reconfiguration and discussed conditions including combining a 10-acre piece with an adjacent 40 acres and resolving trail easement questions, with a recommendation to take an easement along Old Viking Blvd.
Approved via adoption of Resolution 2012-10.
5aRoad and Bridge: Cracksealing
Approved Asphalt Concrete Solutions proposal for $26,159.00 to crackseal roads south of CSAH 22.
Council approved two road maintenance contracts: cracksealing by Asphalt Concrete Solutions for $26,159.00 (roads south of CSAH 22) and dust coating by Envirotech Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $21,000. Staff noted dust coating would cover the same roads as last year, including Basalt Street.
5bRoad and Bridge: Dust Coating
Approved Envirotech Services, Inc. proposal in an amount not to exceed $21,000 for dust coating.
Council approved two road maintenance contracts: cracksealing by Asphalt Concrete Solutions for $26,159.00 (roads south of CSAH 22) and dust coating by Envirotech Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $21,000. Staff noted dust coating would cover the same roads as last year, including Basalt Street.
6aTerry Olson - Nowthen Knights: Request for use of Baseball field
Approved Lawn Maintenance Service Agreement with the Nowthen Nights in lieu of a field use fee.
Council approved a lawn maintenance service agreement allowing the Nowthen Knights to use the city baseball field in lieu of a field use fee, with the team providing manpower to maintain the field. Council also approved materials not to exceed $400 for Terry Olson to build 20-foot-long dugout benches to replace failing benches.
6bTerry Olson - Nowthen Knights: Request for purchase of materials to build dugout benches
Approved materials not to exceed $400 to build 20ft long dugout benches.
Council approved a lawn maintenance service agreement allowing the Nowthen Knights to use the city baseball field in lieu of a field use fee, with the team providing manpower to maintain the field. Council also approved materials not to exceed $400 for Terry Olson to build 20-foot-long dugout benches to replace failing benches.
7.1Consent Agenda: Approve the March 13, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.2Consent Agenda: Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7409 through Claim #7458, plus Net Distribution reports dated March 12th, March 13th, and March 26th, 2012
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.3Consent Agenda: Financial Report
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
7.4Consent Agenda: Approve Ramsey Lions Temporary Liquor License
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
8aCouncil Items: Fire Security System
Approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices through Wright-Hennepin Security and quote from Weiss electric for power installation.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8bCouncil Items: Trees for Twin Lakes Park
Council discussed Lions volunteering to plant and maintain trees and the need for a City watering plan.
No motion recorded in minutes.
8cCouncil Items: Consideration of Part Time Employee - Dianne Wright
Tabled until the May meeting.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8dCouncil Items: Emergency Operations Plan
Tabled until staff makes necessary corrections.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8eCouncil Items: Farmers Market - request for the purchase of Marketing items
Approved $120 for marketing and promotional items for the Nowthen Farmers Market.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8fCouncil Items: Contribution to Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce
Approved contribution of $220 to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8gCouncil Items: Adopt Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy
Adopted the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Procedures.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8hCouncil Items: Heritage Festival Donation Request
Approved $2,500 contribution for the Nowthen Heritage Festival.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8iCouncil Items: Union Negotiations Update
A meeting was scheduled for April 18th.
Update only; no motion recorded.
8jCouncil Items: Community Development
Olmon requested a copy of “Planning a Community” information submitted to Planning and Zoning Commission for review.
Request only; no motion recorded.
8kCouncil Items: Adopt Resolution 12-08, A Resolution Establishing a Prioritized Bridge Replacement List
Adopted Resolution 2012-08.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8lCouncil Items: Generator for the City Offices
Adopted Resolution 2012-09 authorizing submittal of request to Anoka County HRA to allocate dedicated HRA levies to install a generator in the City Offices as an Emergency Command Center.
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
8mCouncil Items: Mayor's Conference
Approved Schulz attending the Mayor's Conference April 27th and April 28th (added to agenda as item 8.m.).
Council approved installation of a fire security system at City Offices (through Wright-Hennepin Security with power installation by Weiss electric), tabled consideration of a part-time employee and the Emergency Operations Plan, and approved $120 for Farmers Market marketing items and a $220 contribution to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce. Council adopted a Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures, approved a $2,500 contribution to the Nowthen Heritage Festival, adopted Resolution 2012-08 establishing a prioritized bridge replacement list, adopted Resolution 2012-09 requesting allocation of dedicated HRA levies to install a generator at City Offices as an emergency command center, and approved Schulz attending the Mayor’s Conference April 27–28.
Added to agenda as item 8.m.
ZAdjournment
Adjourned at 9:55 PM.
21 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Pilon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M2Pilon made a motion to approve the IUP request to allow 6 outside events on the property located at 7415 Old Viking Blvd, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the addition of condition #15, as stated above; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve the IUP request to allow 6 outside events on the property located at 7415 Old Viking Blvd, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the addition of condition #15, as stated above; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M3Leistico and Schulz were in favor of sending this back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review of the Ordinance Amendments; Pilon and Olmon opposed. Schulz abstained. Motion failed.
Leistico and Schulz were in favor of sending this back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review of the Ordinance Amendments; Pilon and Olmon opposed. Schulz abstained. Motion failed.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Schulz
M4The City Council recalled the previous vote. Leistico made a motion to send the Ordinance revision and request back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further review; Schulz seconded. Leistico, Meyer and Schulz were in favor; Pilon and Olmon opposed. Motion carried.
The City Council recalled the previous vote. Leistico made a motion to send the Ordinance revision and request back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further review; Schulz seconded. Leistico, Meyer and Schulz were in favor; Pilon and Olmon opposed. Motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Schulz
M5Pilon made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2012-10, A Resolution Providing for Minor Subdivision Approval for Robert and Sharon Wood, as recommended by Stockman and P & Z; Harlan seconded; All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2012-10, A Resolution Providing for Minor Subdivision Approval for Robert and Sharon Wood, as recommended by Stockman and P & Z; Harlan seconded; All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Harlan
All in favor; motion carried.
M6Meyer made a motion to approve the proposal from Asphalt Concrete Solutions in the amount of $26,159.00 to crackseal the roads south of CSAH 22; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve the proposal from Asphalt Concrete Solutions in the amount of $26,159.00 to crackseal the roads south of CSAH 22; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M7Olmon made a motion to approve the proposal from Envirotech Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $21,000 to for dust coating; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to approve the proposal from Envirotech Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $21,000 to for dust coating; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Leistico
All in favor; motion carried.
M8Meyer made a motion to approve a Lawn Maintenance Service Agreement with the Nowthen Nights; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to approve a Lawn Maintenance Service Agreement with the Nowthen Nights; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M9Leistico made a motion to approve Terry Olson to building 20ft long dugout benches in an amount not to exceed $400 for material; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Leistico made a motion to approve Terry Olson to building 20ft long dugout benches in an amount not to exceed $400 for material; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M10Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M11Olmon made a motion to approve the installation of a Fire Security System at the City Offices through Wright-Hennepin Security and approved the quote from Weiss electric to install power to the new system; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to approve the installation of a Fire Security System at the City Offices through Wright-Hennepin Security and approved the quote from Weiss electric to install power to the new system; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M12Meyer made a motion to table this until the May meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to table this until the May meeting; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M13Olmon made a motion to table this item until staff gets a chance to make the necessary corrections; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Olmon made a motion to table this item until staff gets a chance to make the necessary corrections; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor; motion carried.
M14Pilon made a motion to approve the request of $120 for marketing and promotional items for the Nowthen Farmers Market; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve the request of $120 for marketing and promotional items for the Nowthen Farmers Market; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M15Pilon made a motion to approve a contribution of $220 to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve a contribution of $220 to the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M16Meyer made a motion to adopt the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy, along with the Post- Issuance Debt Compliance Procedures; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adopt the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy, along with the Post- Issuance Debt Compliance Procedures; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M17Meyer made a motion to contribute $2,500 for the Nowthen Heritage Festival; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to contribute $2,500 for the Nowthen Heritage Festival; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Leistico
All in favor; motion carried.
M18Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2012-08; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2012-08; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
M19Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-09, A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Request to the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority that the City of Nowthen's Dedicated HRA Levies be Allocated to Install a Generator in the City Offices as an Emergency Command Center; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2012-09, A Resolution Authorizing Submittal of a Request to the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority that the City of Nowthen's Dedicated HRA Levies be Allocated to Install a Generator in the City Offices as an Emergency Command Center; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Schulz
All in favor; motion carried.
M20Pilon made a motion to approve Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference April 27th and April 28th; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Pilon made a motion to approve Schulz to attend the Mayor's Conference April 27th and April 28th; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor; motion carried.
M21Meyer made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:55 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
Meyer made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:55 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor; motion carried.
The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.
F1
$26,159
F2
$21,000
F3
$400
F4
$120
F5
$220
F6
$2,500
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