What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Veterans Memorial Renovation Committee appointments
Council approved the consent agenda, which included appointing the listed members to the Veterans Memorial Renovation Committee under the prior committee resolutions. The packet stated that non-city staff committee members are eligible for a $40 stipend per meeting attended, paid at the conclusion of the committee.
Agenda: 2, 2a. Motions: M2. Speakers: Council Member Mary Rainville.
Kim Miller front desk receptionist hiring
Council discussed staff's recommendation to hire Kim Miller as the part-time front desk receptionist, including concerns about nepotism because she is the Fire Chief's wife. The discussion noted she would report to City Clerk Johnson and would not handle fire department matters. Council approved the hire at $20 per hour, with an increase to $21 per hour after the probationary period.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M3. Speakers: Council Member Glaser, Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, City Clerk Johnson, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Rainville.
Nowthen Recycling Center weekend hours
Council considered a staff request for a second person at the Recycling Center on Saturdays, with estimated staffing costs discussed in the packet and minutes. After discussing staffing levels, safety, service levels, and budget impact, Council chose not to simply add every-Saturday coverage. Instead, Council kept Tuesday and Thursday hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., changed Saturday service to the first and third Saturdays of the month with both employees working, directed notice to be posted, and planned to revisit holiday cardboard demand in December and the schedule again by April 4, 2026.
Agenda: 4. Motions: M4. Speakers: City Clerk Johnson, Council Member Glaser, Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Rainville.
Meeting administration
Mayor Hybben called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, roll call was taken, and the agenda was approved as presented. At the end of the meeting, Council voted to adjourn, and the meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Agenda: 1, 5. Motions: M1, M5. Speakers: Mayor Hybben, Administrative Assistant Stoeckel, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Breyen.