Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-04-09)
- Vote: Rainville moved to pulled this off the Consent Agenda and asked to remove the Zoning Administration piece of the billing and pay the remainder; Pilon 2nd for discussion.passed
- Vote: Motion by Rainville, 2nd by Blake to approve the following Consent Items:passed
- Vote: Rainville made a motion to authorize Pilon to work with the Attorney to create a letter presenting the job to Lori Streich, and work together to create a start date.passed
- Vote: Motion by Rainville, 2nd by Pilon to approve the Agenda as submitted with the following changes:
· Consent Agenda Item b, Claim #1332 moved to Council Item d, and the current Item d will move to Item e.passed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner presenting updates on 2040 Comp Plan
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner, reviewed building materials and CUP/IUP list updates.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— City Council Member, made a motion to table the CUP & IUP list update.
- Lynda Blake Auto-extracted— City Council Member, participated in consent agenda approval.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2019-09-10)
- Vote: MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO LOOK INTO THE SPECIFICS OF THE EXISTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE BAR NONE FACILITY BY MAYOR PILON,
SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2019-60 - A RESOLUTION RELATING TO
ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET AND CERTIFYING A PRELIMINARY
PROPERTY LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2020, BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN
FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA TO ADD CONSULTANT CHECK LIST FOR DISCUSSION,
PULL 4B CLAIMS & 4D REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, PLANNER STOCKMAN TO ADD
UNDER P&Z, GUSTAFSON LOT FOR SALE, AND THE ISSUE ON JASPAR STREET BY
PILON, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIES.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY
RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.passed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner explaining variance request and discussing checklist requirements.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner present at the meeting
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member present at the meeting
- Lynda Blake Auto-extracted— Council Member present at the meeting
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2019-10-08)
- Vote: Interest in participating in the multi-jurisdictional planpassed
- Vote: Resolution 2019-64 to approve waiver of facility use fees for Nowthen Heritage Festival 2020passed
- Vote: Waive facility use rental fees and deposits for the September 26, 2020 Nowthen Heritage Festival
- Vote: Adopt the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planpassed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman explained the variance request as approved by the Planning & Zoning Committee.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner of Nowthen, present at the September 10, 2019, meeting.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Member of Nowthen City Council present at the September 10, 2019, meeting.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Submitted by Mary Rainville on behalf of the Nowthen Heritage Festival
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2020-08-25)
- Vote: MOTION by Ames; 2nd by Jorgenson; All in favor. Motion Carried.passed
- Vote: Motion to approve as amended by Ames, 2nd by Alders; All in favor. Motion
Carried.passed
- Vote: Alders made a motion to deny the CUP applicationpassed
- Vote: approve the IUP and make the sign regulation the most generous as determined by the City Councilpassed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner involved in zoning and land use discussions.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner involved in the discussion of the site and application review.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner involved in zoning and land use discussions.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner presenting the preliminary plat and related details.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-01-12)
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S AGENDA AS AMENDEDpassed
- Vote: Pilon made a motion to approve paying for up to 3 members to attend the foundational LMC training for new council members.passed
- Vote: Breyen made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-73 proposing granting of a Business Subsidy Agreement.passed
- Vote: PILON MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE COUNCIL HAVE CITY STAFF POST THE NOTICE FOR THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ORDINANCE CHANGES ON THE CITY WEBSITE, STARTING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Chief of the Nowthen Fire Department involved in the management agreement.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner providing input on zoning applications and IUP/CUP list updates.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner discussing landscape plan and paving recommendations.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman discussed ordinance change procedures and clarified that changes must be in ordinance format and posted for 10 days.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-02-09)
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE 5259 VIKING BLVD MINOR SUBDIVISION BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE;passed
- Vote: MOTION TO TABLE ITEM b) ORDINANCE NO. 2020-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 5, RELATING TO SNOW REMOVAL BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE;
- Vote: MOTION TO LET THE NEW WEBSITE GO LIVE AND ALLOW STAFF TO COME BACK WITH A PROPOSAL ON WHAT FACEBOOK SHOULD LOOK LIKE BY ALDERS, SECONDED BY BLAKE;passed
- Vote: MOTION BY PILON TO ALLOW THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS IN PERSON AT HISTORIC TOWN HALL, SECONDED BY BLAKE;passed
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville attended the February 9, 2021, city council meeting and amended the agenda.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— City Council Member
- Volunteers of America Auto-extracted— Meeting with Volunteers of America staff at the Bar-None facility was discussed.
- Lynda Blake Auto-extracted— City Council Member
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-02-09)
- Vote: Alders to approve Phil Hanson’s choices of barn red siding and slate blue roofpassed
- Vote: Blake may attend, but she will need to check her schedule. She will let Clerk Streich know her decision.
- Vote: Authorize quote of $6,530 with additional work as needed for geotechnical servicespassed
- Vote: Authorize payment of $72,769.94 to North Valley for 2020 Road Improvementspassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Emergency Mgmt Director - Chief Dave Schmidt
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner who discussed ordinance details and public hearing process
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Presented memo on Hanson accessory building
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman discussed driveway turnaround requirements and ordinance language.
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-02-23)
- Vote: Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Schiller to approve tonight's meeting agenda of February 23, 2021.passed
- Vote: Pearo made a motion to approve all the above recommended changes with the Findings and
Recommendations as they are written, provided those changes are added, and it should be brought to
the City Council at a new Public Hearing for final approval.passed
- Vote: Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of January 26,
2021.passed
- Vote: Pearo made the motion to adopt the Findings of Fact and Recommendations as writtenpassed
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Gary Leistico, an attorney, made a statement for the record regarding the application.
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Referred to in commendation for Planner Stockman
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Applicant and trustee requesting plat approval and street paving deferral.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner presenting the subdivision and permit reports.
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-02-23)
- Vote: Approve tonight's meeting agenda of January 26, 2021passed
- Vote: Jorgensen made the motion to approve the lot split without the road concept plan and easement dedication, removing conditions 2, 3, 4, & 5 as requested.passed
- Vote: Approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes of November 24, 2020passed
- Vote: Continue the public hearing for the Leistico Estate subdivision until February 23, 2021
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Applicant
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Applicant, part of Leistico Estate
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman presented her Report on the concept plan review.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner.
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-23)
- Vote: Ames made the motion to approve the Cote Lot Reconfiguration and Flag Lot Conditional Use Permit, eliminating CUP Condition 1 and changing CUP Condition 5 to be 20 feet on either side of the wetland, and waive the Lot Split/Reconfiguration Park & Trail dedication and paving/curbing requirements.passed
- Vote: Jorgensen to continue the meeting to Marchpassed
- Vote: Jorgensen's motion to investigate storage units moratoriumspassed
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— commended for his work for the City of Nowthen
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Applicant and trustee requesting plat approval and street paving deferral.
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Gary Leistico, an attorney, made a statement for the record regarding the property and landowner intentions.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Stockman, city official, discussed easements, culverts, and land development.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-05-11)
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE SCBA COMPRESSOR AND FILL STATION THROUGH FIRE STATION USA IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,427, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1500 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE UPGRADES, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $34,927, USING EXISTING FUNDS AND THE ELK RIVER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION DONATIONpassed
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE AS MODIFIED RCA FOR A RECYCLING CENTER EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIMES NOTED WITH THE DISCUSSION FROM THIS COUNCILpassed
- Vote: MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2021-22 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO THE CITY OF NOWTHEN WITH $7,000 TO BE USED TOWARDS FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA'S, $7,000 TOWARDS RINK IMPROVEMENTSpassed
- Vote: Resolution 2021-22 to be pulled for separate voting.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City staff member discussing CUP procedures and recommendations
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner discussing conditions for the application
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City staff member discussing escrow and MS4 plan requirements
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planning department staff explaining site plan and conditions.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-07-13)
- Vote: Approve tonight's amended agenda, adding Floor Items after the Financials, Sheriff's Report to follow.passed
- Vote: Table this discussion, have the applicant provide the legal documents that Rainville is asking for and provide a plan for the rusted car out frontpassed
- Vote: Motion by Dale Ames, seconded by Harold Jorgensen, to approve the development plan with conditionspassed
- Vote: Authorize the fire department to spend up to $600,000.00 to purchase a replacement Tanker/Tender.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Dave Schmidt requests authorization to hire up to 8 additional firefighters.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Dave Schmidt requests approval to spend up to $600,000 for a replacement Tanker/Tender.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City official discussing CUP procedures and ownership verification
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner discussing conditions for sign and car licensing
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-08-10)
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA; 2ND BY BLAKE. ALL IN FAVOR;
MOTION CARRIED.passed
- Vote: MOTION 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 FACTpassed
- Vote: Motion to update the MS4 permit, grading and landscaping erosion control escrow, the shortform, the ordinance, and the agreement to present at July 13, 2021, Council meetingpassed
- Vote: MOTION 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 REQUIREMENTSpassed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner presenting agenda items and training information
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner providing information on billing, projects, and data requested by Council
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Stockman responds to questions about application review and subdivision procedures.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman discussed staff transition, process challenges, and her role in communication and delineation.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-08-10)
- Vote: MOTION BY PILON TO TABLE THIS ITEM. Directed Planner Stockman to clarify the issues. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
CARRIED.
- Vote: MOTION BY PILON TO HAVE STAFF PATCH THESE AREAS; 2ND BY ALDERS. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2021-05 AS AMENDED; 2nd by BLAKE. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION
CARRIED.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY PILON TO ENGAGE ATTORNEY RUPPE TO FORMALLY INFORM VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA THAT
THE CITY OF NOWTHEN HAS GROUNDS TO SHUT DOWN THE OPERATION DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF CUP
REQUIREMENTS; 2ND BY RAINVILLE.
...
AMENDED TO INCLUDE PLANNER STOCKMAN SENDING ATTORNEY RUPPE THE INFORMATION, AND
AUTHORIZING PILON TO WORK WITH THE ATTORNEY ON THIS. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.passed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Stockman discussed the Concept Plan stage, transparency, and the role of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman explained the Thompson Interim Use Permit and related planning details.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Stockman recommended the City coordinate efforts regarding VOA and suggested contacting VOA attorney and DHS.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner involved in planning and zoning discussions.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-10-12)
- Vote: Authorize hiring up to eight (8) additional firefighterspassed
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE MAYOR PILON'S ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL MAYOR CONFERENCE WITH APPROVED EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $375; 2ND BY BLAKE.passed
- Vote: Approval of the Interim Use Permit for Douglas and Sharon Jonespassed
- Vote: MOTION BY ALDERS TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND NOWTHEN TAX DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION IN THE FALL NEWSLETTER; 2ND BY RAINVILLE.passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief involved in fire apparatus and water supply discussions
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief involved in tanker and well capacity discussions
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief requesting approval to hire firefighters and purchase equipment
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Dave Schmidt attended the July 13, 2021 meeting.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-05-12)
- Vote: Motion to approve the Amended CUP for the Dryden's excavating business on the 10-acre parcel identified as Lot 3, Block 1, Dryden Acres
- Vote: Approval of Quote from Haugo Geotechnical with an Estimated Cost of $8,970passed
- Vote: To approve Resolution 2022-17 - Naming a firm to recruit and select a new City Administrator.passed
- Vote: To approve Resolution 2022-15 to convert employees from temporary to regular and independent contractor status with a 6-month probation.passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief responsible for recommending captain appointments and submitting personnel forms.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief reporting on fire department activities
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Present at the April 7, 2022, work session.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Emergency Mgmt Director
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-19)
- plat(residential subdivision)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF DRYDEN ACRES, VARIANCE TO ALLOW A LOT WI
- other(interview scheduling)approved— Councilmembers confirmed interview dates July 11 and July 14 at 4pm for six candidates.
- conditional_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CUP FOR THE DRYDEN'S EXCAVATING BUSINESS ON TH
- plat(residential subdivision)approved— MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR COUNTRY VIEW ACRES 2ND ADDITION AND BUILDAB
- other(candidate information distribution)approved— Pat Melvin indicated he would be sending candidates the budget, audit, profile, comprehensive plan, paint by numbers, a
- permit(facility rental)approved— Cash Receipt R 100-34101 Facility Rental, Building Rental for Twin Lakes Beach Shelter - Andrea Zerwas $106.88
- Vote: Approve the final plat of Dryden Acres, variance to allow a lot width of 139 feet on Lot 3, Block 1, and the development agreement subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: Approve the amended conditional use permit for Dryden's Excavating business on the 10 acres parcel identified as Lot 3, Block 1, Dryden Acres subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: Approve the final plat for Country View Acres 2nd Addition and buildability exhibit, subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT WITH MOLNAU TRUCKING LLC AND ACCEPTING QUOTES FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC AND EROSION WORKS, INC. AND GET THINGS SCHEDULED.passed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner responsible for investigations and updates on various properties and CUPs.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Submitted the request for council action regarding grading and storm water maintenance agreements.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner Liz Stockman copied on engineering review.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Planning department staff who submitted the request for council action.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-12-13)
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY GREENBERG TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2022-XX ADOPTING THE FINAL LEVY AND BUDGET FOR 2023.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREENBERG, SECONDED BY BLAKE TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE.passed
- Vote: Approve the agenda as presentedpassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— City Fire Department Chief present at the meeting
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner involved in planning and zoning discussions
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— City Council Member Rainville participating in motions
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Mary Rainville
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-02-14)
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2023-XX authorizing the hire of Amy Hanson as the second recycling center attendant
- Vote: approve Resolution 2023-XX, amending the 2023 budget to move $60,000 from 2022 General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund
- Vote: Approval of Resolution No. 2023-XXpassed
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2023-XX authorizing the hire of Amy Hanson as the second recycling center attendant
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Also present: Administrator Lehner, Deputy Clerk Johnson, Lieutenant Jacobson, Chief Schmidt, , Assistant Fire Chief Schrag, Administrative Assistant Adrienne C
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief of Nowthen Fire Department
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Submitted by Council Member Mary Rainville for the Farmer's Market appointment
- Deputy City Clerk Johnson Auto-extracted— Also present: Administrator Lehner, Deputy Clerk Johnson, Lieutenant Jacobson, Chief Schmidt, , Assistant Fire Chief Schrag, Administrative Assistant Adrienne C
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-04-11)
- Vote: Accept the consent agenda as presentedpassed
- Vote: Offer Madeline Greenberg up to 40 hours a week during the transition, noting this is still a part-time position with no benefits.passed
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2023-XX Authorizing the Hire of Donna Ogdahl for the Full-Time Administrative Assistant Position
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO ADJOURN.passed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner involved in property and development inquiries, including solar panel project.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner involved in the MS4 audit.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Submitted the request for council action regarding ordinance amendment 2023-01
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville motioned to approve the agenda.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2023-07-11)
- Vote: MOTION BY MAYOR PILON TO ACCEPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2023-40 authorizing memorial park baseball and softball field repairs and safety upgradespassed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-37 STRIPING QUOTES FOR OLD VIKING BLVD, 185TH, 187TH AND CLIFTON ROAD AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO SIR LINES-A-LOT LLC WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $42,024. AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE ENGINEERING FEES FOR THIS PROJECT ON THE RESOLUTION (Estimated to be around $1,800).passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-39 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST PHASE OF PATCHING REPAIRS TO JASPER STREET TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Also Present: Administrator Lehner, Deputy Clerk Johnson, Lieutenant Jacobson (now Chief Deputy), Fire Chief Schmidt.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Fladebo, Alders, and Breyen
- Deputy City Clerk Johnson Auto-extracted— Also Present: Administrator Lehner, Deputy Clerk Johnson, Lieutenant Jacobson (now Chief Deputy), Fire Chief Schmidt.
- Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— Scott Lehner, City Administrator
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-08-08)
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2023-45passed
- Vote: Approve the work session agendapassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2023-37 Striping Quotes for Old Viking Blvd, 185th, 187th, and Clifton Roadpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2023-38 Approving Installation of a new culvert on Xenon Street and Authorizing the mayor to enter into contract with Dave Perkins Contracting Inc.passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief reporting on fire department activities for June 2023.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Department chief who discussed fire department equipment needs and building concerns.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— City staff member present at the July 6, 2023 work session.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Schmidt
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-10-10)
- Vote: Adopt Ordinance 2023-04passed
- Vote: Allow Deputy Clerk Johnson to offer a temporary position of Administrative Assistant at $15 per hour, including a trial period.failed
- Vote: approve and authorize offering temporary project manager position to Genevieve Hirschboeck for no longer than six (6) monthspassed
- Vote: approve resolution 2023-47 to present the Citizens Award to Mr. Keith Elliottpassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Present at the meeting, involved in discussions about city issues.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Department report mentions Chief Schmidt's involvement in heat-related illness response
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— Planner Stockman presented five code enforcement citations and discussed assessment notices and process for unpaid citations.
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner involved in ordinance and work session planning.
Meeting City Council Public Hearing — Agenda Packet (2023-12-12)
- announcement(incident report)discussed— On 10/03/2023 at 1:22 PM, a deputy was on patrol in the 6700 block of Viking Blvd. when he observed a sheet of pressboar
- assessment(code compliance)approved— Council approved assessing $350 to recoup city costs for code compliance at 19144 Cleary Road.
- resolution(financing)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY ALDERS TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-70 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMB
- permit(electrical installation)requested— Estimate #1454 dated 12/4/2023 for electrical work at hockey rink.
- permit(residential mechanical)unknown— Residential Mechanical Permit Fees for Structures Regulated under the Minnesota Residential Code.
- staffing_decision(part-time administrative assistant hiring)approved— Council authorized Administrator Lehner to offer two part-time administrative assistant positions with specified terms a
- Vote: Accept the agenda as amendedpassed
- Vote: Motion by Council Member Rainville, seconded by Fladebo to adjourn.passed
- Vote: Assess $350 to recoup city cost for code compliance at 19144 Cleary Roadpassed
- Vote: Move three code enforcement properties to prosecuting attorney Glaserpassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Chief who supported hiring Isaac Schulz full-time in public works.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Chief Schmidt added he would like to have a black sign out again advertising the open house.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Representative of The Planning Company receiving termination notice.
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Planning department staff who submitted the request for council action regarding Ordinance Amendment 2024-01.
Meeting City Council Work Session — Minutes (2024-08-28)
- Vote: MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE, SECOND BY CM FLADEBO TO REAFFIRM TO HAVE THE MAYOR,
CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR COME TO AN AGREEMENT AS TO WHAT THE
CITY IS GOING TO DO ABOUT BAR NONE. BRING BACK TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM BREYEN, 2ND BY MAYOR PILON TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM ALDERS TO ADJOURN.passed
- Vote: Revisit goals? Value to have a goal setting meeting, but tonight is not the time. Need to schedule another meeting before the end of the year. Mayor suggested we wait until after conversation with the LMC. Alders suggests the personal policy across the finish line before tackling another thing.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— CM Rainville
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— ACTION ITEM: COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO UPDATE STIPEND FORM WITH DISCUSSED CHANGES AND BRING TO OCTOBER MEETING.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Fladebo and Alders.
- Deputy City Clerk Johnson Auto-extracted— Present: Deputy Clerk Johnson and Administrator Lehner.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-09-10)
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2024-XX approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisements for bidspassed
- Vote: approve accepting bicycles at the recycling center immediatelypassed
- Vote: adjourn the meetingpassed
- Vote: Resolution to move the part-time administrative assistant to full-time and authorize posting two part-time positionspassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Chief Dave Schmidt was not in attendance; report was presented by Mayor Pilon.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— City of St. Francis, involved in reports and resolutions for the agenda
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Dave Schmidt
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City planner working on Cannabis Ordinance and ADU inquiries.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-10-08)
- Vote: Approve the agenda as presentedpassed
- Vote: Direct city administrator to work with attorney, planner, and building official to complete the code compliance process without ordinance changes.passed
- Vote: Motion by CM Breyen, 2nd by Mayor Pilon to approve the agenda as amendedpassed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADEBO TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDEDpassed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Northfire Department Chief
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief of Nowthen Fire Department, provided monthly report and updates on recruitment and storms.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— David Schmidt, Fire Chief of the Nowthen Fire Department
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Schmidt indicated both he and Administrator Lehner visited the site...
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-11-12)
- Vote: Approve the agenda as presentedpassed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY CM BREYEN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.passed
- Vote: Staff directed to establish policy, process, and escrow amount for annual inspections of CUPs and IUPs.
- Vote: Ask the two remaining candidates if they would be interested in part-time, if they decline, re-post the position as part-time and go back to all other candidates to see if they are interested in a part-time position - then interview accordingly or repost the position.passed
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Present: Chief Schmidt
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief Schmidt is involved in the fire chief hiring process and site inspections.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Fire Chief providing updates on fire department recruitment and incentive program.
- Chief Schmidt Auto-extracted— Chief Schmidt indicated both he and Administrator Lehner visited the site
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-03-11)
- Vote: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XXpassed
- Vote: Approval of Conditional Use Permit for a flag lot within A and B Additionpassed
- Vote: Approve the bid for culvert replacement on 218th Ave NW and authorize the Mayor and/or Interim City Administrator to execute the contract.passed
- Vote: Denial of Interim Use Permit for a commercial manufacturing kitchen at 18288 Nowthen Blvd NWfailed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Submitted by Cindy Nash, City Planner
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who authored the memorandum regarding the variance, CUP, and preliminary plat for A&B Addition.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who authored the memorandum and review comments
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City planner reviewing property and rental issues.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-04-29)
- policy_decision(data practices)unknown— Commented [MA34]: INSERT POLICY
- policy_decision(staffing and planning costs)requested— Motion to create an RCA regarding decreasing the planning bill, with 5 AYES.
- resolution(parcel acceptance)adopted— The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-XX accepting the property for residential development and releasing it from par
- resolutionadopted— [adopted] Approves hotel stay for Interim City Administrator Johnson during MMCI Conference.
- contract(purchase)requested— Staff recommends purchasing the Epson Pro Projector EX9240 for $849.99 for testing, with the option to return it if it d
- resolution(wage adjustment)adopted— The City Council approved a wage adjustment for Natalie Johnson to $48.75/hr for her role as Interim City Administrator.
- Vote: TO APPROVE A VARIANCE WITHIN A PLAT KNOWN AS LEISTICO ESTATES EAST BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACTSpassed
- Vote: TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OCCUPATIONpassed
- Vote: TO CREATE AN RCA ABOUT DECREASING PLANNER NASH'S BILLpassed
- Vote: TO ALLOW STAFF TO INVESTIGATE OTHER OPTIONS TO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT COUNCIL TECHNOLOGY SET-UP AND WIRED MICSpassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the request for council action.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Councilor Rainville participated in motions regarding the interim use permit, election deferral, and Dryden escrow matter.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Voted in favor of Resolution 2025-26.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-05-05)
- interim_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OC
- interim_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OC
- resolution(parcel acceptance)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting a Parcel for Residential Development for Buchholz.
- resolution(training attendance)pending— Approve Resolution for Interim Administrator Johnson to attend MMCI May 5-9, 2025.
- resolution(consultant contract amendment)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX to Extend and Amend Consultant Boyles Contract.
- resolution(fertilizer and herbicide quote acceptance)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX accepting quote for Fertilizer and herbicide.
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: Allow staff to investigate other options to have a more permanent council technology set-up and wired micspassed
- Vote: Adopt conditions related to the subdivision, easement, and lot buildability requirementspassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner submitting request for council action regarding acceptance of parcel for residential development.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner submitting request for council action regarding parcel acceptance.
- Deb Dryden Auto-extracted— Deb Dryden- 68xx Viking Blvd spoke in public forum
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member who seconded motions and moved election deferral and levy resolution.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-05-05)
- resolution(pay increase)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S PAY TO $45.00/HOUR AND R
- other(meeting adjournment)passed— MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
- other(invoice dispute)failed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO PULL INVOICE G100-2470 FOR THE ESCROW PAYABLE FOR
- policy_decision(drug testing)passed— MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE EXHIBIT (1) DRUG TESTING POLICY. 5 AYES. MOTION C
- policy_decision(public forum inclusion)approved— Public forum added back onto the agenda and to future meetings.
- other(invoice clarification)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN. TO HAVE INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR JOHNSON ASK ATTORNEY RUPPE F
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO
INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S WAGE TO $48.75 WITH RETRO PAY GOING BACK TO 12/12/24.
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO TABLE MR. BOYLES CONTRACT EXTENSION TO
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 13, 2025. 14 DAYS NOTICE IS NEEDED TO
END/EXTEND/EDIT MR. BOYLES CONTRACT.
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
BREYEN.
- Vote: Have Interim Administrator Johnson ask Attorney Ruppe for a more detailed description of the invoiced work related to Dryden Acres escrowpassed
- Deb Dryden Auto-extracted— Deb Dryden, attendee at City Council meeting
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Moved to increase Ms. Johnson's pay and involved in motions regarding Dryden Acres and personnel policy.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Council Member Rainville
- League of Minnesota Cities Auto-extracted— Charged $15.00 for a conference not attended by Council Member Glaser; refund requested.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-05-13)
- contract(road overlay construction)proposed— Advertisement for Bids for the 2025 Overlay Project with bid opening on June 10, 2025 and project components listed.
- contract(road overlay construction)proposed— Engineering plans and construction details for the 2025 Overlay Project certified by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated May 5, 20
- other(construction plan)unknown— 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PLAN SHEET 9 OF 12 SHEETS NT334 TIGER STREET CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA
- contract(road overlay construction)approved— Construction plan sheet 8 of 12 for Cleary Road NW / County Road 66 overlay, designed by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated 5/5/2
- other(construction plan)unknown— 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PLAN SHEET 10 OF 12 SHEETS NT334 TIGER STREET CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA
- contract(road overlay construction)approved— Construction plan sheets 7 and 8 of 12 for 189th Lane overlay, designed by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated 5/5/25.
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with the addition of 1B announcement of city office closing at 3pm Friday April 25, 2025.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-40 accepting the resignation of Michele Greiner.passed
- Vote: Direct staff to get estimate to replace the tin roofs at Twin Lakes Park.passed
- Vote: Direct staff to get quote for striping both pickleball courts and basketball at Memorial Park.passed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner providing memorandum and recommendation on final plat for A AND B Addition.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner providing planning review comments on A&B Addition.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Submitted By: Cindy Nash, City Planner
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner submitting the development agreement for A and B Addition.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)
- contract(door replacement)approved— Residential Construction Agreement with Wild Construction for door replacement at Historic Town Hall.
- other(statutory warranty notice)unknown— Wild Construction provides statutory warranties as required by Minn. Stat. § 327A.02 covering workmanship, materials, an
- resolution(contract extension)adopted— Resolution 2025-xx extends Robert Miller's contract as Interim Fire Chief/Emergency Manager through December 31, 2027, w
- policy_decision(technology policy)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE AMENDED TECHNOLOGY POLICY INCLUDING TH
- staffing_decision(wage increase)unknown— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S WAGE TO $48.75 WITH RETR
- ordinance_adoption(excessive use of service fee)discussed— Attorney Allseits reviewed Ordinance 2025-04 refining nuisance and excessive service definitions; council discussed fee
- Vote: Increase Ms. Johnson's pay to $45.00/hour and retro pay back to January 2, 2025passed
- Vote: Pull invoice G100-2470 for the escrow payable for Dryden Acres from March 13, 2025, claimsfailed
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with items B, C and E moved to new business. Move C to in between A & B in new business.passed
- Vote: Add the public forum back onto the agenda.passed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner for City of Nowthen, provided PID numbers for Dryden Acres property.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Author of the memorandum providing monthly update for May 2025.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member who submitted the request for council action regarding the Veterans Memorial.
- Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of the Jurisdiction signing the agreement.
January 13, 2026 Packet
- contract(consulting rate increase)approved— Approve 2026 Rate Increase from RTY Consulting.
- resolution(budget amendment)approved— Approve Resolution 2026-XX Amending the 2025 Budget.
- resolution(financial report acceptance)approved— Accepting the 4th Quarter Financial Report.
- resolution(conditional hiring firefighters)approved— Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Conditional Hiring for 4 Firefighters.
- resolution(annual appointments)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Making Annual Appointments.
- resolution(public improvement)pending— Resolution 2026-XX Ordering Improvements for 2026 Overlay Project.
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-126 receiving the feasibility report and calling for a public hearing on said improvementpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-121 adopting the budget for the year 2026passed
- Vote: Approve the amended consent agendapassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-122 adopting the levy for the year 2025, applicable in 2026passed
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member and Acting Mayor, Farmers Market Liaison.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville moved to approve budget and levy resolutions.
January 13, 2026 Minutes
- other(internet service update)discussed— Comcast internet service project update and timeline.
- resolution(road improvement)adopted— [adopted] Orders improvements for 2026 overlay project.
- other(consent agenda approval)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA.
- policy_decision(meeting schedule)approved— Council approved the 2026 meeting schedule with amended August date.
- resolution(firefighter hiring)adopted— Resolution 2026-06 authorizes the conditional hiring of four new firefighters.
- public_hearing(public improvement)passed— Attorney Robert Ruppe explained the purpose of the hearing, Engineer Shane Nelson presented project details, and public
- Vote: Approve amended consent agendapassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-01 ordering improvements for 2026 overlay projectpassed
- Vote: Approve the 2026 meeting schedule with amended August datepassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-08 to purchase a memorial plaque for Judy Herrala and dedicate the Memorial Park pavilion in her memory, with cost not to exceed $350 and Council Member Rainville working with staff on wording.passed
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville participated in votes and discussed Acting Mayor appointment.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Mary Rainville informed the Council that due to a medical situation, she might need to excuse herself from the meeting. She was attending the mee
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Worked with staff on plaque wording; voted on multiple motions.
February 10, 2026 Packet
- contract(legal services)proposed— Proposal submitted by Berglund, Baumgartner & Glaser, LLC for legal services to the City of Nowthen.
- contract(prosecution services)proposed— Proposal submitted to City Clerk Natalie Johnson for prosecution and civil attorney services.
- ordinance_amendment(zoning ordinances)pending— Review and update zoning regulations to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with community goals.
- other(iup/cup audit)pending— Determine active & inactive IUP/CUP recorded on properties. Remove any that are no longer active.
- ordinance_amendment(atv ordinance)pending— Review and revise ATV regulations to address safety, enforcement, and community concerns.
- other(wage step charts)pending— Update wage schedules to support compensation planning and budget development.
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING 9H AND 9I AND MOVING 4D TO 9J.passed
- Vote: Approve the 2026 meeting schedule with the amended date for Augustpassed
- Vote: Approve amended consent agendapassed
- Vote: Motion to not fly the Minnesota State Flag at the City of Nowthen Offices and Historic Town Hallfailed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner for the City of Nowthen who can confirm Couri & Ruppe's responsiveness.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the annual review of Planning and Zoning Commission policy.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the annual review of Planning and Zoning Commission policy.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner for the City of Nowthen who can confirm Couri & Ruppe's responsiveness.
February 10, 2026 Minutes
- resolution(generator power systems)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-13 Approving the Signing of the Generator Power Systems
- resolution(equipment sale)approved— Resolution 2026-19 approves GovDeals to sell the city's used roll-off dumpster.
- contract(attorney services)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO RETAIN COURI & RUPPE FOR CIVIL ATTORNEY SERVICES.
- resolution(donation acceptance)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-14 Accepting 4th Quarter Donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association
- resolution(release of funds)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-18 Accepting the Release of Funds for Petersen Acres
- contract(attorney services)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO SWITCH TO BECK LAW FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES.
- Vote: Replace the server with the lightly used Dell PowerEdge T350 for $3,180.passed
- Vote: To approve GovDeals to sell the used roll-off with a reserve of $2,000 for 30 days.passed
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with 5a and 8a moved to consent, and 3b to 10hpassed
- Vote: To retain Couri & Ruppe for civil attorney services and switch to Beck Law for prosecution services.passed
- Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Dale Ames resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission after 50 years of service.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville attended via zoom.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council member who requested confirmation on repair quotes and moved resolution for safety glass.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville seconded motions and voted on resignation acceptance and server replacement.
March 10, 2026 Packet
- conditional_use_permit(home occupation)requested— Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation business called Time Installations at 21360 Xenon St. NW
- resolution(equipment purchase)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Authorixing the Purchase of the V50 Brush Cutter from Lano Equipment in the amount of $9,
- resolution(comprehensive plan amendment)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment within a Plat to be Known as Viking Estates.
- resolution(advertisement grant)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Granting a Full-page ad to the Nowthen Heritage Festival at no cost.
- discussion(state flag)discussed— Council Member Glaser requested reconsideration of the Council's November 2025 decision regarding the Minnesota state fl
- other(law enforcement report)discussed— Deputies responded to several incidents including a vehicle pursuit on Rhinestone St, burglary at 195th Ave, damage to p
- Vote: Thank Mr. Ames for his service and accept his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.passed
- Vote: Approve the resolution for security updates to city buildings not to exceed $1,134.passed
- Vote: To retain Couri & Ruppe for civil attorney services and switch to Beck Law for prosecution services.passed
- Vote: Replace the server with the lightly used Dell PowerEdge T350 for $3,180.passed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the Interim Use Permit request for Jason Jones.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planner from Collaborative Planning preparing report for Planning Commission.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who authored the memorandum regarding Palomino Estates.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner providing planning review comments on Palomino Estates.
April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
- resolution(prosecuting services contract)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-43 Authorizing the Execution of the Service Agreement with Beck Law for Prosecuting Services
- resolution(dust control contract)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-44 Awarding Contract for 2026 Dust Control Application.
- resolution(crack filling contract)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-45 Awarding Contract for 2026 Crack Filling of City Asphalt Roads and Parking Lots.
- resolution(overlay project plans approval)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-46 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2026 Overla
- resolution(overlay project plans approval)adopted— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-46 APPROVING PLANS AND S
- resolution(assessment hearing call)adopted— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-47 CALLING FOR THE ASSESS
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-46 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for 2026 Overlay Project.passed
- Vote: Table discussion to the May 2026 City Council meeting.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-47 calling for the assessment hearing for the 2026 Overlay Project.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-50 Accepting a Final Plat for Palomino Estatespassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planner Cindy Nash presented the variance request related to accessory buildings on the site.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville made motions to approve resolutions 2026-46 and 2026-47.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Council Member Rainville
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville moved motions and expressed opinions on interview process and appointments.
April 14, 2026 Meeting Packet
- resolution(service agreement)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Execution of the Service Agreement with Beck Law for Prosecuting Services
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2020-05 and Ordinance 2021-05 Pertaining to the Plumbing Code.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2023-04 Regulating Conduct of Lawful Gambling.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2020-04 Amending Chapter 5 on Street Parking.
- resolution(variance)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Variance for Palomino Estates.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2023-02 Regulating Tetrahydrocannabinol Products.
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-42 approving comprehensive plan amendment for Viking Estatespassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-36 approving an interim use permit for an extended home occupation for a landscaping/concrete/snow removal business at 8704 190th Ave NWpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-37 granting a conditional use permit for the flag lot within the plat known as Palomino Estatespassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the request for council action.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Memorandum from Cindy Nash, City Planner, to City Council regarding Palomino Estates Variance - Accessory Structures.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the request for council action regarding Planning and Zoning Commission appointment.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner submitting the Interim Use Permit application for council consideration.
April 28, 2026 Packet
- appointment(planning commission seat)pending— The commission conducted interviews for five candidates applying for the vacant position on the Planning and Zoning Comm
- variance(unknown)pending— Public hearing item for variance at 19922 Birchwood Lane NW.
- ordinance_amendment(state licensed residential treatment centers)proposed— [proposed] Ordinance amendment regarding state licensed residential treatment centers.
- conditional_use_permit(state licensed residential treatment center and on-site educational services)pending— Public hearing item for CUP at 22426 St. Francis Blvd NW for state licensed residential treatment center and on-site edu
- plat(final plat)recommended_approval— MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AS WRITTEN. SIX (6) AY
- appointment(planning commission seat)recommended_approval— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BIES, TO RECOMMEND JEFF PILON AS FIRST CHOICE AND MICHAEL HOIUM A
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECONDED BY BIES, TO ADJOURN.passed
- Vote: Recommend approval of the variance as written.passed
- Vote: To adjournpassed
- Vote: MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON TO ADD ITEM 6B FOR CANDIDATE SELECTION RECOMMENDATION.passed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planner Cindy Nash presented the cannabis cultivation permit and variance for Palomino Estates.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City planner presenting interim use permit proposal for cannabis cultivation.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who explained the state DOT review and authored the memorandum regarding the Hillukka variance.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planner authoring memorandum regarding zoning ordinance amendment.
May 12, 2026 Packet
- resolution(liquor license)pending— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Liquor License for Northwoods Bar and Grill.
- resolution(liquor license)pending— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Liquor License for Burns Bottle Shop.
- resolution(overlay project plans approval)adopted— Approves plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids for the 2026 overlay project.
- resolution(farmers market lease)passed— Resolution authorizing lease agreement with Rademacher Family Limited Partnership for Nowthen Farmers Market land use.
- other(project timeline extension request)requested— Letter from Collaborative Planning, LLC requesting extension on project deliverable timeline for City of Nowthen Zoning
- other(pension plan contributions)unknown— Pension expense for the year is equal to the contributions made. Total contributions made by the City during fiscal year
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-49 approving a variance for Palomino Estatespassed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: Approve the consent agenda as amendedpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-46 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2026 Overlay Projectpassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planner Cindy Nash presented variance, final plat, development agreement for Palomino Estates, and interim use permit for cannabis cultivation.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member, term expires December 31, 2028
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council Member Rainville moved to approve variance and final plat for Palomino Estates and development agreement.
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville.
May 26, 2026 Packet
- variance(accessory structure)pending— Variance application for 19922 Birchwood Lane NW outlot to replace barn with garage despite setback and zoning issues.
- plat(final plat)pending— Final plat for Viking Estates scheduled for consideration.
- variance(accessory structure)continued— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BIES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PEARO TO CONTINUE THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 19922 BIRCHWOOD LANE NW
- ordinance_amendment(state licensed residential treatment centers)proposed— [proposed] Change permitting for state licensed residential treatment centers in RRA district from IUP to CUP.
- public_hearing(ordinance amendment)continued— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BIES, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER PEARO TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR
- conditional_use_permit(state licensed residential treatment center)requested— Application submitted by Volunteers of America Minnesota and Wisconsin seeks an amended Conditional Use Permit for the B
- Vote: Continue the variance request for 19922 Birchwood Lane NW to the next regular meeting, directing staff to prepare revised findings and an updated survey reflecting the Commission's preferred conditions, including a deed restriction tying the parcels together, revised garage placement closer to the cul-de-sac, confirmation of septic boring suitability, and removal of the existing barn concurrent with construction.passed
- Vote: Continue the public hearing on the ordinance amendment for state licensed residential treatment centers to the next regular meeting and direct staff to post notice of the proposed ordinance amendment prominently on the City's website and Facebook page.passed
- Vote: Continue the public hearing on the CUP application for 22426 St. Francis Blvd NW to the next regular meeting and to direct staff to expand the mailed notice radius from 3,200 feet to 5,000 feet from the outer boundaries of the subject parcels as long as that is approved by the City Attorney.passed
- Vote: Adjourn the meeting.passed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planning consultant or staff involved in Birchwood Lane building proposal.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who reported on the applicant's attorneys' submission and recommended continuing the public hearing.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planning department staff receiving correspondence about variance requests.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner providing planning review comments on Viking Estates.
June 9, 2026 City Council Packet
- policy_decision(zoning ordinance extension)approved— Council Member Glaser raised the item pulled from the Consent Agenda regarding a request from City Planner Cindy Nash fo
- budget(equipment replacement)approved— City Hall air conditioning unit replacement included in 2027 budget at $10,000.
- announcement(fire department recognition)discussed— Fire Chief Rob Miller addressed the Council to honor firefighters who assisted with a pre-hospital delivery and presente
- discussion(outdoor warning siren plan)discussed— Fire Chief Rob Miller presented updated outdoor warning siren plan revised since 2025.
- discussion(capital improvement plan)discussed— Financial Consultant Yager presented CIP and Equipment Replacement Plan for Council review.
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-62 Authorizing the Hiring of Zachary Wyttenhove to the Nowthen Fire Departmentpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-63 Authorizing the Installation of (4) Garage Door Openers in the Nowthen Fire Department by Dock and Door Companypassed
- Vote: Adjourn.passed
- Vote: Approve the agenda as amendedpassed
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planning consultant involved in the building proposal process.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Planning department contact for variance requests.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the request for council action on Viking Estates final plat.
- Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Cindy Nash, City Planner, authored the memorandum regarding the Final Plat - Viking Estates.