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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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The supporting materials council reviewed.
One-line summary
Council approved several resolutions and agreements, addressed the Farmers Market as a City-sponsored event, discussed road projects (Bailey Estates, Xenon culvert, cracksealing), approved consent agenda items, and tabled several topics to May.
33 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.
0Approve/amend the meeting agenda
Agenda approved as amended.
1Introduction of new Fire Fighters
Introductions only; no motion recorded.
2Floor Items
Public comment (up to 3 minutes).
Public comments received; no motion recorded.
3Jodi Hicks - Threshing Show Grounds Events for 2011
Approved events for 2011 with an additional Blue Grass concert (2011 only).
4Sue Pilon - Heritage Festival
Request for financial support.
Request tabled to May meeting.
5Ryan Kelzenberg - Statement of Interest in All-Hazard Mitigation Planning
Adopted Resolution 2011-06 (statement of interest to participate in county plan).
6Attorney Update
a) Connectivity Service Agreement; b) 18526 St. Francis Blvd; c) Removal of CUP—Richard Halldorson; d) Farmers Market
Multiple sub-items: agreement approved, one item tabled, CUP revocation process discussed and letter directed, Farmers Market sponsorship discussed and action taken under this section.
6aConnectivity Service Agreement
Approved Connectivity Service Agreement with Anoka County.
6b18526 St. Francis Blvd
Fire damaged building update/report.
Tabled to May meeting for Building Inspector Olson report.
6cRemoval of CUP—Richard Halldorson (18560 Cleary Road complaints)
Discussed CUP condition compliance and revocation process; directed staff to send reminder letter.
No motion recorded; staff directed to send letter reminding CUP conditions.
6dFarmers Market
Discussed whether the Farmers Market should be City-sponsored and committee implications.
Council voted to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market a City event and appointed liaison and committee members; directed attorney to review/amend policies and bring back to May.
7Engineer Update
a) Bailey Estates street improvement completion
Direction given to staff/engineer/attorney to work with developer and contractor regarding completing Bailey Estates road improvements and outstanding fees.
8Road and Bridge
a) Replace Culvert on Xenon; b) 07 Sterling Update; c) Crackseal; d) Ebony/Garnet/Hedge Hog Streets
Multiple sub-items; see sub-item outcomes.
8aReplace Culvert on Xenon
Consider culvert replacement options and costs.
Amended motion carried to table installation of a box culvert to explore other possibilities.
8b07 Sterling Update
Update only; no motion recorded.
8cCrackseal
Quotes and award for cracksealing roads north of CSAH 22.
Accepted quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc.
8dEbony/Garnet/Hedge Hog Streets
Road conditions and interim maintenance approach.
Discussion only; no motion recorded.
9Consent Agenda
1.1 Minutes; 1.2 Audited bills/claims #6808-#6859 + Net Distribution reports; 1.3 Financial report; 1.4 Ramsey Lions liquor license (May tractor pull); 1.5 Building Official contract (May 1-Nov 1, 2011).
Consent agenda approved as presented.
9.1Consent: Approve March 8, 2011 Workshop and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.2Consent: Approve audited bills claim #6808-#6859 plus Net Distribution reports dated March 8, March 14 and March 28, 2011
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.3Consent: Financial Report
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.4Consent: Approve Ramsey Lions Liquor License - May tractor pull
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
9.5Consent: Approve Building Official Contract May 1, 2011 to Nov 1, 2011
Passed under one consent agenda motion.
10Council Items
a) Fire Fighter recruitment; b) Weather Radio; c) Resolution 2011-05; d) Rental Sales Tax; e) LOGO; f) URRWMO appointment; g) No Parking; h) Recycling; i) Committee pickup of materials (mailing packets).
Multiple actions taken within sub-items; see sub-item outcomes.
10aFire Fighter recruitment
Recruit up to 4 additional firefighters for daytime coverage.
Approved recruitment of up to 4 qualified firefighters.
10bWeather Radio
Tabled until next month.
10cAdopt Resolution 2011-05 (Countywide integrated public safety information system)
Adopted Resolution 2011-05.
10dRental Sales Tax
Charging additional tax on rentals and updating fee resolution.
Consensus direction; no formal motion recorded in minutes excerpt.
10eLOGO (electronic sign)
Approved most recent design to be placed on the electronic sign.
10fURRWMO Appointment of Vacancy
Appointed Richard Walstrom.
10gNo Parking Signs — No parking off Nowthen Blvd during Heritage Festival
Permanent signs vs. permit cost.
Motion carried not to have permanent signs put up by the County along Nowthen Blvd.
10hRecycling
Tabled to May meeting.
10iCommittee Pickup of materials (mailing committee packets)
Study cost of mailing committee packets.
Directed study and report back after a couple months.
What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Nowthen Farmers Market (City sponsorship and committee appointments)
The Council heard public concern about hosting a Farmers Market on city property and discussed what it means for the City to sponsor the event (liability insurance, open meeting law, staff time, and that fees would go to the General Fund). The Council moved to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market as a City event, appointed Schulz as committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as volunteer committee members, and directed the attorney to review and amend policies and forms for return to the May meeting; members also favored Schulz speaking with Goose Lake Farm.
Agenda: 2, 6d. Motions: M7. Speakers: Todd Cleveland, Schulz, Ruppe, Pilon, Leistico, LaDoucer, Kolasa.
Threshing Show Grounds events (2011 schedule and additional Blue Grass concert)
The Council considered the Nowthen Historical Power Association’s 2011 event schedule and an additional one-time Blue Grass concert that was noted as not part of their CUP. The Council approved the 2011 events and approved the additional Blue Grass concert for 2011 only.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M2. Speakers: Jodi Hicks.
Nowthen Heritage Festival (request for City financial support and event logistics)
Sue Pilon requested financial support for the 4th Annual Heritage Festival, and Council members indicated they wanted to review current finances before deciding. The Council tabled the request until the May meeting; separately, parking controls on Nowthen Blvd during the festival were discussed, and the Council voted against installing permanent county no-parking signs along Nowthen Blvd.
Agenda: 4, 10g. Motions: M3, M17. Speakers: Sue Pilon, Olmon, Leistico, Meyer, Schulz.
Bailey Estates street improvement completion (escrow shortfall and next steps)
The Council reviewed how to complete remaining Bailey Estates road improvements after drawing on a letter of credit the prior year, including a contractor quote that exceeded the remaining escrow. The Council directed LaDoucer, Nelson, and Ruppe to work together to see whether Chase would pay the additional amount needed, address outstanding engineer and attorney fees, and confirm how long the contractor would honor its quote.
Agenda: 7. Motions: M8. Speakers: Nelson, Pilon, Ruppe, Olmon, LaDoucer.
Xenon Street culvert replacement (box culvert quotes and deferral due to finances)
The Council reviewed multiple quotes for a box culvert on Xenon Street and discussed long-term roadway standards and the City’s financial constraints. After discussion, the motion was amended and carried to table installation of a box culvert while exploring other possibilities.
Agenda: 8a. Motions: M9. Speakers: Glaze, Nelson, Meyer, Olmon, Pilon, Barry Wagner.
Cracksealing roads north of CSAH 22 (contract award)
The Council reviewed two cracksealing quotes and approved the lower quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. to crackseal all asphalt roads north of CSAH 22.
Agenda: 8c. Motions: M10. Speakers: Glaze, Pilon, Olmon.
Recycling Center / Recycling discussion
Recycling was added to the agenda and then tabled until the May meeting.
Agenda: 10h. Motions: M18. Speakers: Leistico, Olmon, Pilon.
20 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Meyer made a motion to approve the agenda as amended; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M2Olmon made a motion to approve the Threshing Show Ground Events 2011 with the additional Blue Grass concert in 2011 only; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M3Leistico made a motion to table this request until the May meeting. Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Leistico, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M4Meyer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-06, A Resolution of Interest in Participating in the Multi-Jurisdictional Anoka County All- Hazard Mitigation Plan; Schulz seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Schulz
All in favor
M5Olmon made a motion to approve the Connectivity Service Agreement with Anoka County; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M6Pilon made a motion to table this until the May Meeting; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M7Olmon made a motion to keep the Nowthen Farmers Market a City event and appoint Schulz as the committee liaison and Dennis Blake and Lynda Kolasa as the volunteer committee members and to give Bob Ruppe direction to review and amend the policies, application forms, etc and bring them back to the May meeting; Meyer seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Meyer
M8Olmon made a motion to have LaDoucer, Nelson and Ruppe work together to see if Chase would be willing to work out an arrangement with the City to pay the additional amount needed to complete the road improvement project and get the outstanding engineer and attorney fees paid and talk with North Valley to see how long they will honor their quote; Pilon seconded. All in favor; Motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M9Meyer amended his motion to table the installation of a box culvert to explore other possibilities; Olmon seconded the Meyer's amended motion. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M10Pilon made a motion to accept the quote of $13,830.00 from Asphalt Concrete Solution to crackseal all the asphalt roads North of CSAH 22; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M11Pilon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M12Olmon made a motion to the recruitment of up to 4 qualified fire fighters; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M13Olmon made a motion to table the Weather Radio discussion until next month; Schulz seconded.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Schulz
M14Pilon made a motion to adopt Resolution 2011-05, A Resolution supporting & endorsing a Countywide integrated public safety information system; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M15Meyer made a motion to approve the most recent design issued to be placed on the electronic sign; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M16Schulz made a motion to appoint Richard Walstrom to the URRWMO; Meyer seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Meyer
All in favor
M17Schulz made a motion not to have permanent signs put up by the County along Nowthen Blvd; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Schulz, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M18Olmon made a motion to table Recycling until the May meeting; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Olmon, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
M19Pilon made a motion to study the cost of mailing the committee packets over the next couple and bring that data back to the Council after the study; Olmon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Pilon, seconded by Olmon
All in favor
M20Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 PM; Pilon seconded. All in favor; motion carried.
moved by Meyer, seconded by Pilon
All in favor
Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.
F1
Todd Cleveland of the Nowthen Nursery raised concern that his business is required to pay $25,000 in sales taxes while a for profit organization would be allowed to operate a Farmers Market on city property.
other
$25,000
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F2
Blue Grass concert gate fee estimate for additional Threshing Show Grounds test event.
fee
$10
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F3
Quote (honored from last year) from North Valley to finish road improvements in Bailey Estates.
estimate · Bailey Estates street improvement completion
$77,189
unknown
F4
Amount left in escrow for Bailey Estates improvements.
other · Bailey Estates street improvement completion
$74,835
unknown
F5
Expected additional engineering fees for Bailey Estates work.
estimate · Bailey Estates street improvement completion
$2,000
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F6
Cretex quote for purchase of box culvert without installation for Xenon.
estimate · Replace Culvert on Xenon
$25,336
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F7
Veit quote for purchase and installation of box culvert for Xenon.
estimate · Replace Culvert on Xenon
$65,200
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F8
Dryden Excavating quote for purchase and installation of box culvert for Xenon.
estimate · Replace Culvert on Xenon
$47,888
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F9
Accepted quote from Asphalt Concrete Solutions, Inc. to crackseal all asphalt roads North of CSAH 22.
contract · Crackseal
$13,830
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F10
Alternate cracksealing quote from Quality Seal, Inc.
estimate · Crackseal
$15,565
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F11
County parking permit cost referenced during Nowthen Blvd no-parking discussion.
fee · No Parking Signs
$50
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F12
Example rental charge used in discussion of adding sales tax to rentals (example $50 + 6.875% state sales tax).
fee · Rental Sales Tax
$50
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
When someone tried to remember earlier business, we cross-reference the corpus and write a short related-history note.
Kelzenberg said that in 2006 all the cities and townships in Anoka County created the initial plan. Every 5 years the plan has to be renewed and updated.
— Kelzenberg
What this is about
Recalls the 2006 origin and five-year renewal cycle of the Anoka County multi-jurisdictional all-hazard mitigation plan.
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Last year we were able to draw on the Letter of Credit and complete the road improvements in part of the development.
— Nelson
What this is about
References prior-year use of a letter of credit to complete part of Bailey Estates road improvements.
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Barry Wagner said that the City new about this culvert last year, was there any money planned in the budget for this? Glaze said there was for a metal culvert, not a boxed culvert.
— Barry Wagner
What this is about
Recalls that the Xenon culvert issue was known the prior year and asks whether it was budgeted.
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