Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · 7:00 PM
Agenda
Not posted
What was on the agenda.
One-line summary
Council adopted the 2023 preliminary levy and budget, canceled the 2019A bond debt levy for 2023, set a fall recycling day date, and returned the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance and miscellaneous special-assessment process to staff for revisions; it also approved a zoning abatement agreement for A & B Welding after pulling it from consent.
31 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Approve Agenda
Agenda approved as amended.
2aProclamation Declaring October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor read/issued proclamation.
3aApproval of City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 11, 2022, Budget Study Session of August 11, 2022, and August 29, 2022
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3bApproval of Claims from August 11, 2022, to September 13, 2022, and Treasurer's Report
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3cApproval of Ordinance 2022-03 An Ordinance Authorizing and Regulating the Conduct of Lawful Gambling Within City of Nowthen
Pulled from consent and moved to 8e for discussion.
The council pulled the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance from the consent agenda for more discussion, then voted to return it to staff for revision so it is easier to understand and to address council and resident questions. The council planned to revisit the ordinance at the October 11 meeting.
Returned to staff for revision and to revisit at October 11 meeting.
3dApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Aramark to Provide Uniforms for Maintenance Employees
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3eApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Anoka County Contract # C0008979 for 2023 Law Enforcement Services
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3fApproval of resolution 2022-xx with Generator Power Systems for Maintenance of City Generators from November 2022 to October 2023
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3gApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Authorizing the hiring of additional election judges and funding for the November general election
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3hApproval of Resolution 2022-XX Outlining the Miscellaneous Special Assessment Process and Authorizing the Staff to Notify those Presently Anticipated to be Assessed
Pulled from consent and moved to 8f for discussion.
After moving the special-assessment process resolution from consent to a discussion item, the council asked for more clarification on how fines are determined and who would be assessed, and voted to return the item to staff to bring back on October 11.
Returned to staff for further clarification; staff to bring back October 11.
3iApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Approving Disposal of Impounded Recreational Vehicle
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3jApproval of Minnesota Pyrotechnics, LLC application for an Outdoor Public Fireworks Display Permit for The Nowthen Heritage Festival on September 24, 2022
Approved via consent agenda with note that it will not be executed until city receives a letter of indemnity.
3kApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Removing Lori Streich from the Pine River State Bank accounts as a signer and adding Scott Lehner and Natalie Johnson as signers
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3lApproval of Request to Reduce Letters of Credit for Breyen's Bend and Woodhaven
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3mApproval of Resolution 2022-xx authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for bituminous repair of Sodium Street and portions at the trail in Memorial Park east of the pavilion
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3nApproval of Resolution 2022-xx Accepting Donation from Elk River Youth Hockey Association (ERYHA) in the Amount of $5160.65
Approved via one consent-agenda motion.
3oApproval of resolution 2022-xx Approving a Zoning Abatement Agreement with A and B Welding and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement on Behalf of the City
Pulled from consent and moved to 8g for discussion.
The council discussed and approved a zoning abatement agreement allowing a temporary building at A & B Welding for a short-term project, with an escrow amount referenced as $7,500 to ensure removal. The minutes note the motion carried with Council Member Blake absent for that vote.
Approved by separate motion; Blake absent for vote per minutes.
4Floor Items
None.
5aSheriff's Report: Meet the Anoka County Deputies Serving Nowthen
Deputies introduced; August call report shared.
6Fire Department Report
Written report read; open house announced.
7Planning and Zoning
None.
8aConsider Approval of Resolution 2022-xx Adopting the Preliminary Levy and Budget for 2023
The council discussed cost pressures (including staffing and inflation) and adopted a preliminary 2023 levy and budget so it could be certified to the county by the September deadline. The adopted preliminary levy was $1,837,905, and the council noted it can still reduce (but not increase) the levy before final adoption in December.
Resolution adopted.
8bConsider Approval of Resolution 2022-xx Approving Cancellation of 2019A General Obligation Special Assessment Bond Debt Levy
The council approved canceling the 2019A GO Special Assessment debt levy for taxes payable in 2023, stating the city has sufficient funds available due to prepaid special assessments and unspent bond proceeds. The resolution listed $137,655 to be canceled.
Resolution approved.
8cConsider Approval of Proposal to Set the Date for the 2022 City of Nowthen Fall Recycling Day and related matters
The council set the 2022 fall recycling day for October 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., discussed resident coupons for free items, and noted council and staff typically volunteer to help run the event.
Set for October 15, 2022, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
8dConsider Approval of a Status Report on the Well and Pump serving the Historic Town Hall, Fire Station, Ice Rinks, and Memorial Park
Status update provided; no action stated as necessary.
8eApproval of Ordinance 2022-03 (lawful gambling)
Moved from 3c to 8e.
The council pulled the proposed lawful-gambling ordinance from the consent agenda for more discussion, then voted to return it to staff for revision so it is easier to understand and to address council and resident questions. The council planned to revisit the ordinance at the October 11 meeting.
Returned to staff for revision; to revisit October 11.
8fApproval of resolution outlining miscellaneous special assessment process
Moved from 3h to 8f.
After moving the special-assessment process resolution from consent to a discussion item, the council asked for more clarification on how fines are determined and who would be assessed, and voted to return the item to staff to bring back on October 11.
Returned to staff for clarification; to bring back October 11.
8gApproval of zoning abatement agreement with A and B Welding
Moved from 3o to 8g.
The council discussed and approved a zoning abatement agreement allowing a temporary building at A & B Welding for a short-term project, with an escrow amount referenced as $7,500 to ensure removal. The minutes note the motion carried with Council Member Blake absent for that vote.
Approved; Blake absent for vote per minutes.
8hInternet Update
Added to agenda.
Council received an update on rural broadband efforts, including that Arvig and Anoka County applied for Border-to-Border grants, the city reached out to other providers, and Comcast’s earlier fiber estimate was described as very high. No council action was taken.
Update provided about grant applications and provider outreach.
8iPark Update
Added to agenda.
Council heard updates on park signage needs and early planning for pickleball courts, and discussed the contracted goats’ work on buckthorn and poison ivy and plans to return in spring. Council direction was for Council Member Greenberg to work with staff to obtain estimates; no formal approvals were taken under this item.
Discussion of park signs, pickleball, and goats for buckthorn/poison ivy.
9Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 9:01pm (minutes).
9 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Greenberg, seconded by Blake
5 AYES
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED MOVING 3c to 8e, 3h to 8f, 30 to 8g, add 8h and 8i. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Blake, seconded by Alders
5 AYES
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
5 AYES
M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS SECONDED BY BLAKE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF DEBT FOR 2019A GENERAL OBLIGATION SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BOND. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Alders, seconded by Blake
5 AYES
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE OCTOBER 15, 2022, FOR THE 2022 CITY OF NOWTHEN FALL RECYCLING DAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Greenberg
5 AYES
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THE RCA TO STAFF FOR REVISION AND CITY COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THIS ISSUE AT THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
moved by Rainville, seconded by Blake
5 AYES
M7MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES.
MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO RETURN THIS RCA BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON WHO, WHY, AND HOW THE FINE IS DETERMINED; STAFF TO BRING BACK TO COUNCIL OCTOBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 AYES
moved by Pilon, seconded by Blake
5 AYES
M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE OF RESOLUTION 2022-XX APPROVING A ZONING ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A AND B WELDING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGEEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES (COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WAS ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE).
moved by Alders, seconded by Rainville
M9MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PILON. MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.
moved by Blake, seconded by Pilon
MOTION CARRIED. 4 AYES.
The amounts the council actually voted to approve, each with the vote that approved it. Drawn from the official minutes.
F2
$4,082,803
F5
$137,655
F6
$422,923
F8
$411,835
F9
$1,200
F12
$7,200
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-09-13)
Minutes · Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-09-13)
Packet · Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Meeting recording
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