Agenda spine

29 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.

1. A0Approve/amend the meeting agenda

   Amendments included adding banquet facility/City Center item, moving attorney item earlier, and moving an item for later discussion; then approve amended agenda.

   • meeting_procedure

   Approved
   PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Approve/amend the meeting agenda - Ruppe added the banquet facility/City Center as item #5.b., Pilon removed Item #9.1.4 and placed is as item # 10.i. for discussion and move item # 5 Attorney to Item #3. Schulz made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

2. 1Floor Items

   Public comment from Mary Rainville regarding sheriff's comments, MPR article, and skepticism about need to purchase law enforcement services.

   • law_enforcement_services

   Discussion only
   PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)1). Floor Items - Mary Rainville of 6633 - 191st Ave. said she was insulted by the Sheriff's comments and by MPR's article that only by submitting to his ultimatum would Nowthen be a safe community in which he would want to raise a family, start a business or even drive through.PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)She is not convinced of the need to purchase services.

3. 2Anoka County - Viking Blvd 2012 Project Update

   County presented scope, design elements, schedule, and public open house details; discussion included trails, roundabouts, detours, and cost share.

   • viking_blvd_project
   • transportation

   Discussion only
   p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)2). Anoka County - Viking Blvd 2012 Project Update - Viking Blvd is in need of repair and numerous issues that need to be addressed.p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Cost is estimated at $2 million.p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)There will be a public open house November 14th from 4:30 to 6:30 for residents to express any comments or concerns they may have at that time.p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)The County should be picking up the costs for this project.

4. 3aAttorney - Fireworks Complaint / Ordinance

   Attorney advised council it could create an ordinance regarding fireworks and there would be a cost to enforce it.

   • fireworks_ordinance

   Discussion only
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)a). Fireworks Complaint / Ordinance - Ruppe addressed the Council regarding a citizen's complaint regarding the use of fireworks. He advised the Council they are able to create an Ordinance regarding the use of fireworks if desired. There would also be the cost to reinforce the ordinance to consider.

5. 3bAttorney - Banquet Facility Purchase Agreement

   Council considered authorizing a purchase offer for the banquet center/city center including use of proceeds from two lots and potential HRA funds, subject to conditions.

   Approved by a 3-2 vote as recorded in minutes.

   • banquet_center_purchase
   • city_hall_facility

   Approved
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)b). Banquet Facility Purchase Agreement - Ruppe requested a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center for $415,000 to submit to the seller for their consideration, subject to all of the terms of conditions set forth at the previous workshop.p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)The price for the 2 lots would be $315,000 leaving a shortfall of $100,000 that could be made up by using the HRA Funds.p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center; Olmon seconded. Leistico doesn't think this is a good thing for the City because there is going to be a lot of upkeep and he is not in favor of this. Three in favor; Leistico and Pilon opposed.

6. 4The Planning Company Proposal

   Proposal tabled until competitive bids obtained for re-evaluation.

   • planning_services

   Tabled
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)4). The Planning Company Proposal - Pilon made a motion to table the Planning Company proposal until we obtain competitive bids to re-evaluate; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

7. 5Appoint Building Inspector

   Initial motion to appoint Leon Ohmon failed for lack of second; council then appointed Scot Rosevold subject to attorney contract review and fee clarification, and directed Pilon and Olmon to meet with Rosevold about fee schedule.

   Appointment approved subject to attorney review and fee clarification; separate motion carried to meet about fee schedule.

   • building_inspector_appointment

   Approved with conditions
   p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)5). Appoint Building Inspector - Leistico made a motion to appoint Leon Ohmon. Motion fails for lack of second.p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion to appoint Scot Rosevold, subject to attorney review of the contract and clarification of his fee structure.p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to have Pilon and Olmon meet with Scot Rosevold to discuss his fee schedule. Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

8. 6aFire Department - Quote for lighting changes in the Fire Station

   Approved additional lighting in the fire station.

   • fire_station_improvements

   Approved
   p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)a). Quote for lighting changes in the Fire Station - Olmon made a motion to approve the additional lighting in the fire station; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried

9. 7Nowthen Lions

   Lions Club thanked council; reported 5-K participation and that proceeds would support park improvements; requested file cabinet and showplace case in City Hall; requested approval to plow parking lot and pick up garbage for fishing contest.

   Minutes note 'More specifics are needed for this.'

   • community_groups
   • parks

   Discussion only
   p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)7). Nowthen Lions - Judy Herrala thanks the City Council and staff for their help and support. Herrala said that 51 people participated in the 5-K walk. The money raised during the 5-k walk would be used for future park improvements.p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)The Nowthen Lions would also like to place a file cabinet in the City Hall. The Nowthen Lions would also like a showplace case. They are asking if they could do this, where it could be placed. More specifics are needed for this. February 4th is the fishing contest and they would like to request approval from the City t…

10. 8aEngineer Update - Milestone Ponds Update

    Engineer reported work 2/3rds complete.

    • milestone_ponds

    Discussion only
    p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)a). Milestone Ponds Update - Nelson stated that the work is 2/3rds complete.

11. 8bEngineer Update - Street Study

    Engineer met with Road and Bridge Committee and expected a draft street study for council review in January.

    • street_study

    Discussion only
    p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)b). Street Study - Nelson met with the Road and Bridge Committee to discuss how they would like to see the roads prioritized. He is expected to have a draft street study for Council review in January.

12. 9aRoad & Bridge - Xenon Culvert South

    Authorized engineer to survey Old Viking Blvd culvert and obtain quotes for soil borings to support grant submittal to repair culvert.

    • culvert_repair_grant

    Approved
    p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)a). Xenon Culvert South - Pilon made a motion to have Nelson proceed with surveying the Old Viking Blvd culvert and to obtain quotes to do the soil borings so we can have information to submit for a grant to repair the culvert; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

13. 9bRoad & Bridge - Change of Meeting time to 7:00 PM

    Changed all meeting start times to 7:00 PM effective January 1st.

    • meeting_schedule

    Approved
    p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)b). Change of Meeting time to 7:00 PM - Meyer made a motion to change all the meeting start times to 7:00 PM effective January 1st; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

14. 9cRoad & Bridge - Downed trees in park (disposal/sale)

    Discussed pursuing arrangement with Anoka County recycling center crew to cut up trees; directed Olmon to follow up with county to see if crews can perform the work.

    Follow-up motion carried.

    • park_maintenance

    Approved
    p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)c). Downed trees in park (disposal/sale) - Pilon said that the Anoka County crews that come and clean our recycling center also do this type of work. Pilon thinks that we should pursue an arrangement with the County crew to cut up the trees.p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to have Olmon follow up on with Anoka County to find out if the crews can perform that type of work. Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried. Meyer stated to move forward immediately with this if it can be done.

15. 10.1.1Consent Agenda - Approve October 11 and October 17, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes

    Approved as part of consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda

    Consent calendar
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)10). Consent Agenda: 1.1 Approve the October 11th and October 17th, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes.p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried

16. 10.1.2Consent Agenda - Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7161 through Claim #7214, plus Net Distribution reports dated October 10 and October 24, 2011

    Approved as part of consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • claims

    Consent calendar
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)1.2 Approve All Audited Bills Claim #7161 through Claim #7214, plus Net Distribution reports dated October 10th and October 24th, 2011.p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried

17. 10.1.3Consent Agenda - Financial Report

    Approved as part of consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • financial_reporting

    Consent calendar
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)1.3 Financial Reportp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried

18. 10.1.4Consent Agenda - Item 1.4 (moved)

    Item 1.4 was moved for later discussion as item 11.i per agenda amendment note.

    Moved out of consent agenda to council items as 11.i per minutes.

    • consent_agenda

    No action
    PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Pilon removed Item #9.1.4 and placed is as item # 10.i. for discussionp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)1.4 (Moved as item 11.i.)

19. 10.1.5Consent Agenda - Adopt Resolution 2011-19, A Resolution requesting no change in Fiscal Disparities

    Adopted as part of consent agenda motion.

    • consent_agenda
    • fiscal_disparities

    Consent calendar
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)1.5 Adopt Resolution 2011-19, A Resolution requesting no change in Fiscal Disparitiesp. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried

20. 11aCouncil Items - Generator for the City Offices

    Item tabled until law enforcement contract is worked out and purchase of banquet center.

    • generator_purchase
    • law_enforcement_services
    • banquet_center_purchase

    Tabled
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)a). Generator for the City Offices - Schulz made a motion to table this item until a law enforcement contract is worked out and the purchase of the banquet center; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

21. 11bCouncil Items - Schedule Budget Meeting

    Budget meeting scheduled for November 29 at 6:00 PM.

    Informational scheduling note in minutes; no motion recorded.

    • budget_process

    No action
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)b). Schedule Budget Meeting - Budget Meeting is scheduled for November 29th at 6:00 PM.

22. 11cCouncil Items - Recycling Center Signs / upgrades

    Directed Pilon and Leistico to work with contractors, obtain quotes, and move forward with work not to exceed $15,000.

    • recycling_center_improvements

    Approved
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)c). Recycling Center Signs / upgrades - Schulz made a motion to have Pilon and Leistico work with contractors in putting designs together and obtaining quotes and move forward with the work in an amount not to exceed $15,000; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

23. 11dCouncil Items - Spectrum High School - Request for use of ball fields

    Directed Meyer to contact Spectrum High School to obtain additional information on maintenance and related items.

    • parks_ball_fields

    Approved
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)d). Spectrum High School - Request for use of ball fields - Olmon made a motion for Meyer to contact Spectrum High School to obtain additional information on the type of maintenance, etc; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

24. 11eCouncil Items - Approve 2011 Farmers Market Expenses

    Approved 2011 Farmers Market expenses in the amount of $307.15.

    • farmers_market

    Approved
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)e). Approve 2011 Farmers Market Expenses - Leistico made the motion to approve the Farmers Market Expenses in the amount of $307.15; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

25. 11fCouncil Items - Renew 36 month contract with Waste Management

    Council directed staff to obtain additional quotes for garbage pickup.

    Motion carried to obtain additional quotes; no renewal approval recorded in minutes.

    • solid_waste_contracting

    Approved
    p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)f). Renew 36 month contract with Waste Management - Olmon made a motion to obtain additional quotes for garbage pickup; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

26. 11gCouncil Items - Request approval for Dan Licht to attend the November P & Z Mtg.

    Requested Dan Licht attend P&Z meeting to present codification at no additional fees.

    • codification
    • planning_and_zoning

    Approved
    p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)g). Request approval for Dan Licht to attend the November P & Z Mtg. - Olmon made a motion to request Dan Licht to attend the P & Z Meeting to present the Codification at no additional fees; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

27. 11hCouncil Items - Purchase of Ceiling Fans for the City Hall

    Council approved city installation of ceiling fans purchased by senior citizens.

    • city_hall_improvements

    Approved
    p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)h). Purchase of Ceiling Fans for the City Hall - Senior citizens will pay for the fans if the City pays for the installation. Meyer made a motion to have the City install the ceiling fans that the Senior citizens purchase; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried,

28. 11iCouncil Items - Adopt Resolution 2011-18 (Joint Fire Services Study Group)

    Adopted Resolution 2011-18 establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group, with changes made by Pilon.

    • fire_services_study_group

    Approved
    p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)i). Adopt Resolution 2011-18 - Pilon had made some changes to the Resolution and made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2011-18, A Resolution Establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

29. ADJAdjourn

    Adjourned at 10:35 PM.

    • meeting_procedure

    Approved
    p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meeting Adjourned - Meyer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Issues addressed

What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.

• Banquet Center/City Center purchase offer

  Council authorized an offer to purchase the Banquet Center/City Center for $415,000, with the agreement described as including the seller buying two city vacant lots for $315,000 and the remaining $100,000 shortfall potentially made up using HRA funds, subject to conditions including marketable title and inspections of septic and well. The motion passed with three in favor and Leistico and Pilon opposed.

  Agenda: 3b. Motions: M2. Speakers: Ruppe, Meyer, Olmon, Leistico, Pilon.

• Viking Blvd (CR 22) 2012 road project update

  Anoka County presented an update on the Viking Blvd project covering about 1.7 miles up to CR 65 with an estimated cost of $2 million, describing design changes, right-of-way work, business access during construction, and timing planned for summer 2012, and announced a public open house on November 14. Council and attendees asked about adding a park trail (noted as a city expense) and roundabouts, and the county stated it should pick up project costs.

  Agenda: 2. Speakers: Meyer, Harlan, Bill Schulz, Nelson, Mary Rainville.

• Building inspector appointment (Scot Rosevold) and fee clarification

  Council first saw a motion to appoint Leon Ohmon fail for lack of a second, then appointed Scot Rosevold as building inspector subject to attorney review of the contract and clarification of his fee structure, passing 3-2 with Schulz and Leistico opposed. Council also directed Pilon and Olmon to meet with Rosevold to discuss his fee schedule.

  Agenda: 5. Motions: M4, M5, M6. Speakers: Leistico, Olmon, Meyer, Pilon, Schulz.

• Recycling center signs/upgrades

  Council directed Pilon and Leistico to work with contractors on designs and quotes and to move forward with recycling center signs/upgrades work with a spending cap not to exceed $15,000.

  Agenda: 11c. Motions: M13. Speakers: Schulz, Pilon, Leistico, Meyer.

• Law enforcement services concerns raised in public comment and generator purchase delay

  Mary Rainville spoke during floor items criticizing the sheriff's comments and expressing skepticism that Nowthen needs to purchase law enforcement services. Later, the council tabled the generator for the city offices until a law enforcement contract is worked out and the banquet center purchase is addressed.

  Agenda: 1, 11a. Motions: M12. Speakers: Mary Rainville, Schulz, Leistico.

• Joint Fire Services Study Group (Resolution 2011-18)

  Council adopted Resolution 2011-18 establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group, noting that Pilon made changes to the resolution before moving adoption; the motion carried.

  Agenda: 11i. Motions: M19. Speakers: Pilon, Meyer.

Motions and votes

20 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• M1Schulz made a motion to approve the amended agenda;

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Olmon

  Passed

  All in favor

  PDF↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the amended agenda; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M2Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center;

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon

  Passed

  • NLeistico
  • NPilon

  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center; Olmon seconded. Leistico doesn't think this is a good thing for the City because there is going to be a lot of upkeep and he is not in favor of this. Three in favor; Leistico and Pilon opposed.

• M3Pilon made a motion to table the Planning Company proposal until we obtain competitive bids to re-evaluate;

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Pilon made a motion to table the Planning Company proposal until we obtain competitive bids to re-evaluate; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M4Leistico made a motion to appoint Leon Ohmon.

  moved by Leistico

  Failed

  Motion fails for lack of second.

  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Leistico made a motion to appoint Leon Ohmon. Motion fails for lack of second.

• M5Olmon made a motion to appoint Scot Rosevold, subject to attorney review of the contract and clarification of his fee structure.

  moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  • NSchulz
  • NLeistico

  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion to appoint Scot Rosevold, subject to attorney review of the contract and clarification of his fee structure.p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Three in favor; Schulz and Leistico opposed.

• M6Meyer made a motion to have Pilon and Olmon meet with Scot Rosevold to discuss his fee schedule.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to have Pilon and Olmon meet with Scot Rosevold to discuss his fee schedule. Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M7Olmon made a motion to approve the additional lighting in the fire station;

  moved by Olmon, seconded by Leistico

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion to approve the additional lighting in the fire station; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried

• M8Pilon made a motion to have Nelson proceed with surveying the Old Viking Blvd culvert and to obtain quotes to do the soil borings so we can have information to submit for a grant to repair the culvert;

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Pilon made a motion to have Nelson proceed with surveying the Old Viking Blvd culvert and to obtain quotes to do the soil borings so we can have information to submit for a grant to repair the culvert; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M9Meyer made a motion to change all the meeting start times to 7:00 PM effective January 1st;

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to change all the meeting start times to 7:00 PM effective January 1st; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M10Meyer made a motion to have Olmon follow up on with Anoka County to find out if the crews can perform that type of work.

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Leistico

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to have Olmon follow up on with Anoka County to find out if the crews can perform that type of work. Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M11Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items;

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried

• M12Schulz made a motion to table this item until a law enforcement contract is worked out and the purchase of the banquet center;

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Leistico

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to table this item until a law enforcement contract is worked out and the purchase of the banquet center; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M13Schulz made a motion to have Pilon and Leistico work with contractors in putting designs together and obtaining quotes and move forward with the work in an amount not to exceed $15,000;

  moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Schulz made a motion to have Pilon and Leistico work with contractors in putting designs together and obtaining quotes and move forward with the work in an amount not to exceed $15,000; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M14Olmon made a motion for Meyer to contact Spectrum High School to obtain additional information on the type of maintenance, etc;

  moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion for Meyer to contact Spectrum High School to obtain additional information on the type of maintenance, etc; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M15Leistico made the motion to approve the Farmers Market Expenses in the amount of $307.15;

  moved by Leistico, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Leistico made the motion to approve the Farmers Market Expenses in the amount of $307.15; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M16Olmon made a motion to obtain additional quotes for garbage pickup;

  moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion to obtain additional quotes for garbage pickup; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M17Olmon made a motion to request Dan Licht to attend the P & Z Meeting to present the Codification at no additional fees;

  moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Olmon made a motion to request Dan Licht to attend the P & Z Meeting to present the Codification at no additional fees; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M18Meyer made a motion to have the City install the ceiling fans that the Senior citizens purchase;

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Leistico

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made a motion to have the City install the ceiling fans that the Senior citizens purchase; Leistico seconded. All in favor; motion carried,

• M19Pilon had made some changes to the Resolution and made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2011-18, A Resolution Establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group;

  moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Pilon had made some changes to the Resolution and made a motion to Adopt Resolution 2011-18, A Resolution Establishing a Joint Fire Services Study Group; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• M20Meyer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM;

  moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 6↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Meyer made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 PM; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Money discussed

Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.

• F1

  Anoka County Viking Blvd project estimated cost.

  estimate · Viking Blvd 2012 project · FY 2012

  $2,000,000

  unknown

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 2↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)Cost is estimated at $2 million.

• F2

  Offer price to authorize purchase of Banquet Center/City Center, subject to terms and conditions.

  capital_project · Banquet Center/City Center purchase

  $415,000

  outflow

  Council voted: Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center; Passed
  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center for $415,000 to submit to the seller for their consideration

• F3

  Price for two vacant lots to be bought by the seller as part of the Banquet Center/City Center agreement, with proceeds going toward purchase.

  asset_value · Two vacant lots sale proceeds (as described)

  $315,000

  inflow

  Council voted: Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center; Passed
  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)The price for the 2 lots would be $315,000 leaving a shortfall of $100,000 that could be made up by using the HRA Funds.

• F4

  Shortfall amount described to be made up using HRA Funds for Banquet Center/City Center purchase.

  transfer · HRA Funds (shortfall) for Banquet Center/City Center

  $100,000

  transfer

  Council voted: Meyer made a motion to authorize the purchase of the Banquet Center; Passed
  p. 3↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)leaving a shortfall of $100,000 that could be made up by using the HRA Funds.

• F5

  Authorization cap for recycling center signs/upgrades work.

  expenditure · Recycling Center signs/upgrades

  $15,000

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  Council voted: Schulz made a motion to have Pilon and Leistico work with contractors in putting designs together and obtaining quotes and move forward with the work in an amount not to exceed $15,000; Passed
  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)move forward with the work in an amount not to exceed $15,000; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

• F6

  Approved Farmers Market expenses.

  expenditure · 2011 Farmers Market expenses · FY 2011

  $307.15

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  Council voted: Leistico made the motion to approve the Farmers Market Expenses in the amount of $307.15; Passed
  p. 5↗City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)approve the Farmers Market Expenses in the amount of $307.15; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.

Sources

Every document and recording archived for this meeting.

• Document

  City Council Meeting — 2011-11-9 CC Minutes (2011-11-09)

  Minutes · 2011-11-09

  6 pages

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