Timeline

1. Packet Mar 26, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-03-26)

   • Vote: Approval of the preliminary plat for Petersen Acrespassed
   • Attorney Ruppe Auto-extracted— City Attorney cc'd on the review.
   • Gregory Petersen Auto-extracted— Applicant for Petersen Acres preliminary plat
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator, attested the resolution on March 26, 2024
2. Packet Apr 23, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-23)

   • Vote: Amend minutes to list names for voting and correct the number to 7passed
   • Vote: Continue public hearing until next meeting April 23, 2024passed
   • Vote: Approve the amended agenda for tonight's meetingpassed
   • Vote: Send ordinance amendment related to home occupations to City Council for approvalpassed
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— City Clerk of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, attested the minutes on April 23, 2024.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— Scott Lehner, City Administrator
3. Packet May 28, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-05-28)

   • Vote: MOTION BY HAAPALA, SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR NOWTHEN PASTURES WITH CORRECTIONS MADE TO PAGE 118 AND 134 TO REFLECT NOWTHEN PASTURES (INSTEAD OF PETERSON ACRES).passed
   • Vote: Approve the meeting minutes for March 26, 2024passed
   • Vote: Adopt all changes to the Policy of Planning and Zoning Commission and send to City Council for approvalpassed
   • Vote: recommend denial of variancefailed
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, recipient of the planning review comments.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— cc: Scott Lehner, City Administrator
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator, attested the adoption of findings on May 28, 2024
4. Packet Jul 9, 2024

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   Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-07-09)

   • Vote: Approval of the preliminary plat for Petersen Acrespassed
   • Vote: Approval of Resolution No. 2024-XXpassed
   • Vote: Approval of the conditional use permit for a shared driveway and driveway within 15 feet of property linepassed
   • Vote: Approve the resolution for Chris Riley to be released from probation and given a $1.00 an hour increase as of June 7, 2024.
   • Lexi Johnson Auto-extracted— Admin Assistant
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Fladebo, Breyen, Alders.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, signed the resolution approving the preliminary plat.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen.
5. Packet Aug 27, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-08-27)

   • Vote: Motion by Haapala, second by Bies to approve Conditional Use Permit for a shared drivepassed
   • Vote: Motion by Pearo to keep meeting start time at 7:00pm, second by Jorgensenpassed
   • Vote: Motion by Carlson, second by Haapala to adjourn the meeting at 8:29pmpassed
   • Vote: Motion by Chair Ames to amend the agenda to add item 5B Dryden Acrespassed
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— Attested the meeting adjournment at 8:29pm.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— To: Scott Lehner, City Administrator
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— From: Cindy Nash, City Planner
   • Gregory Petersen Auto-extracted— Fee owner of Petersen Acres, signed the plat dedication.
6. Packet Oct 8, 2024

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   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
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— cc: Cindy Nash, City Planner
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the request for council action
   • Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Participated in budget discussions and votes.
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Alders to attend Fire Protection meeting in place of Mayor Pilon.
7. Packet Mar 11, 2025

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   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.
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Interim City Administrator working on property issues and agenda items.
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Interim City Administrator of Nowthen, signed the resolution approving the culvert project.
8. Packet May 5, 2025

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   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.
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Interim Administrator approved to attend MMCI conference and stay in hotel.
   • Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of City of Nowthen, signatory to contractor agreement.
   • Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of Nowthen who signed Resolution 2025-XX.
9. Packet Jun 10, 2025

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   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
   • Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor suggested wage increase for Ms. Johnson and seconded motions.
   • Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of City of Nowthen, seconded motion regarding attorney invoice and escrow account.
   • Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor Hybben seconded motion to amend ordinance.
   • Lieutenant Jacobson Auto-extracted— Mentioned in Sheriff's Department report regarding traffic enforcement.
10. Packet Feb 10, 2026

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    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.
    • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— City Clerk of Nowthen who attested Resolution 2026-XX.
    • Petersen Acres Auto-extracted— Project for which the city approved release of funds by resolution.
    • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the annual review of Planning and Zoning Commission policy.
11. Agenda Feb 10, 2026

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    February 10, 2026 Agenda

    • resolution(security updates)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Providing Security Updates to City Buildings.
    • resolution(safety glass installation)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approval to Purchase and Install Safety Glass at the City Offices.
    • resolution(training renewal)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Safe Assure Training Renewal.
    • resolution(donation acceptance)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Accepting 4th Quarter Donation from Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association.
    • resolution(budget ratification)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Ratifying the URRWMO Budget.
    • resolution(generator power systems)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving the Signing of the Generator Power Systems.
    • Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Resignation recognized from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    • Petersen Acres Auto-extracted— Release of funds accepted by resolution.