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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
One-line summary
Council approved the consent agenda (including equipment purchases, fee schedule changes, and ads), approved multiple planning and zoning actions (K Land, Pinnaker Rd minor subdivision with a condition removed, two home-occupation IUPs, Palomino Estates CUP/plat, and Viking Estates comp plan/rezoning/variance/plat), kept current recycling hours, set a March 23 work session, and approved replacing the shop overhead door using Aker Doors.
41 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.
1Call to Order
Call to order, pledge, and roll call were completed.
1-ApproveAgendaApprove Agenda
Agenda amended: items 7a–7d moved to consent; consent items 3d and 3e moved to new business; item 5a moved to consent.
2Public Forum
No one signed up; public forum opened and closed.
3aApproval of February 10, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
3bApproval of Claims from February 5 to March 5 and Treasurer's Report for February 2026
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
3cReceive and File First Quarter Update Regarding the Nowthen Recycle Center
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3dApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Payment for the Spring and Fall Newsletters
Pulled from consent and acted on under New Business 7a as Resolution 2026-40.
Approved as Resolution 2026-40 in New Business.
3eReceive and File Update Regarding Judy Herrala Memorial Park Dedication
Pulled from consent and acted on under New Business 7b as a motion to approve purchase/funding approach for the plaque.
Council approved purchase of the plaque using general funds, and if not possible, council to pay.
3fApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Adding City Code Assignment to Ordinance 2025-01
Approved as Resolution 2026-25.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-25.
3gReceive and File Clerk's Update
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3hReceive and File Planner's Monthly Report
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3iReceive and File Sheriff's Department Monthly Report
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3jReceive and File Fire Department Monthly Report
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3kApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Repealing and Replacing the Drug Policy in the Personnel Policy with a DOT and a Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy
Approved as Resolution 2026-26.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-26.
3lApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Closing Completed Debt Service Funds
Approved as Resolution 2026-27.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-27.
3mReceive and File Update on Veteran's Memorial
Information provided at the meeting; received and filed via consent agenda.
Received and filed via consent agenda.
3nApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Donation of the Road Grader's Services to be Used at the Nowthen Threshing Show and a Full-page Ad in the Newsletter
Approved as Resolution 2026-28.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-28.
3oApproval of Ordinance 2026-XX - Amending the Fee Schedule
Approved as Ordinance 2026-01.
Approved via consent agenda as Ordinance 2026-01.
3pApproval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2026-XX - Amending the Fee Schedule
Approved as part of consent agenda for Ordinance 2026-01.
Approved via consent agenda as part of Ordinance 2026-01 actions.
3qApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Granting a Full-page ad to the Nowthen Heritage Festival at no cost
Approved as Resolution 2026-29.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-29.
3rApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Purchase of the V50 Brush Cutter and Til-Tach Snow Pusher
Approved as Resolution 2026-30.
Approved via consent agenda as Resolution 2026-30.
4Presentation by Girl Scout Troop 18464 with American Flag Retirement Receptacle Idea
Troop presented plan for a flag retirement bin; council approved accepting the donation by resolution.
Resolution 2026-XX accepting the donation was approved.
5aPublic Works: Purchase V50 Brush Cutter and Til-Tach Snow Pusher
Moved to consent and approved as Resolution 2026-30.
Moved to consent agenda and approved there.
6a1K Land Development: Resolution 2026-32 Approving a Minor Subdivision
Minor subdivision on Tiger St NW creating three lots; buffers, signage, and easements required.
6a2K Land Development: Resolution 2026-33 Approving a Development Agreement
Development agreement primarily related to wetland buffers and grading responsibilities.
6bResolution 2026-34 Approving a Minor Subdivision for 21881 Pinnaker Rd NW
Minor subdivision approved with the removal of condition #3.
Approved with condition #3 removed (condition related to septic verification timing).
6cResolution 2026-35 Approving IUP for Tire Service Business at 21360 Xenon St NW
Approved without detailed discussion.
Minutes state it was approved; roll-call tally not shown in the minutes for this motion.
6dResolution 2026-36 Approving IUP for Landscaping/Concrete/Snow Removal Business at 8704 190th Ave NW
Approved with discussion of outdoor equipment storage and past late-night truck traffic concerns.
6e1Palomino Estates: Resolution 2026-37 Granting a Conditional Use Permit (Flag Lot)
CUP granted for a flag lot within Palomino Estates.
6e2Palomino Estates: Resolution 2026-42 Approving a Preliminary Plat
Preliminary plat approved with conditions; accessory building variance noted as a key issue.
6f1Viking Estates: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Resolution 2026-XX)
Approved comprehensive plan amendment to reguide a portion from Commercial to RRT; minutes label it as Resolution 2026-42 in the motion text.
Minutes show 'RESOLUTION 2026-42' in the motion text for the comp plan amendment item.
6f2Viking Estates: Ordinance 2026-04 Rezoning Property
Rezoning approved, with summary publication, conditional upon Met Council approval of the comprehensive plan amendment.
Approved together with summary publication per a single motion.
6f4Viking Estates: Resolution 2026-38 Approving a Variance
Variance approved related to Lot 1 orientation/depth due to wetland constraints.
6f5Viking Estates: Resolution 2026-39 Approving a Preliminary Plat
Preliminary plat approved with conditions including Met Council dependency and pending assessments/comments.
6gOrdinance 2026-02 - Planning and Zoning Commission
Ordinance amended planning commission rules; separate motion approved interview process and summary publication.
Ordinance approved; interview process and summary publication approved by separate motion.
6hOrdinance 2026-03 - Amending Minor Subdivision Ordinance
Ordinance approved along with summary publication (combined motion).
Approved with summary publication in same motion.
8aComcast Update
Mayor and clerk provided installation progress update; directed clerk to explore a veteran/first responder meal event coordination.
No formal motion recorded for the Comcast update; council gave direction to proceed with exploring an event.
8bDiscuss the Recycle Center Hours for Summer
Council voted to keep current hours and not hire an additional employee.
8cSet a work session date to determine 2026 Council goals
Work session set for Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM.
Decision recorded in minutes without a separate motion line for the date-setting itself.
7eApproval of Resolution 2026-XX Purchasing new panels for the damaged shop door
Approved as Resolution 2026-41 replacing the overhead garage door at the shop using Aker Doors.
Item appears in RCA as agenda item 7e and was acted on during Old Business discussion per minutes.
9Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Girl Scout Troop 18464 American flag retirement receptacle
Girl Scout Troop 18464 presented a plan to build a wooden, wheeled American flag recycling/retirement receptacle for the recycle center. Council approved a resolution accepting the donation, with collected flags to be taken for proper retirement through the Veterans Lake program mentioned during the presentation.
Agenda: 4. Motions: M3. Speakers: Madeline, City Clerk Johnson, Rainville, Breyen, Glaser, Mayor Hybben.
K Land Development (Tiger St NW) minor subdivision and development agreement
Council approved a three-lot minor subdivision for K Land Development and approved a development agreement tied to wetland buffers, signage, easements, and future grading by individual lot owners. The discussion included clarification that park and trail dedication fees were calculated on three resulting lots.
Agenda: 6a1, 6a2. Motions: M4, M5. Speakers: Nash, Rainville, Hybben, Breyen, Glaser, Swenson.
21881 Pinnaker Rd NW (Limpert) minor subdivision
Council approved a minor subdivision at 21881 Pinnaker Rd NW with a key change: condition #3 was removed. The meeting included extensive discussion about buildability standards, soil mottling, septic verification timing, and the tension between strict ordinance documentation and practical judgment for a site described as a hill with significant elevation above wetlands.
Agenda: 6b. Motions: M6. Speakers: Nash, Limpert, Glaser, Rainville, Swenson, Breyen, Hybben.
Extended home occupation IUPs: 21360 Xenon (tire service) and 8704 190th (Jays Services)
Council approved an interim use permit for a tire service extended home occupation at 21360 Xenon St NW and approved an interim use permit for a landscaping/concrete/snow removal business at 8704 190th Ave NW. The Jays Services item included discussion of equipment storage outdoors versus inside an accessory building and concerns about past late-night truck activity.
Agenda: 6c, 6d. Motions: M7. Speakers: Nash, Jason Jones, Hybben, Glaser, Rainville.
Palomino Estates (20930 St. Francis Blvd NW) flag-lot CUP and preliminary plat
Council approved a conditional use permit for a flag lot within Palomino Estates and approved the preliminary plat with conditions. Discussion highlighted the need for a variance to address non-compliant accessory building square footage on Lot 1 and expressed support for preserving older farmstead buildings.
Agenda: 6e1, 6e2. Motions: M8, M9. Speakers: Nash, Kyle Roessler, Glaser.
Viking Estates (Hwy 47 & CSAH 22) comp plan amendment, rezoning, variance, and preliminary plat
Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning ordinance (with summary publication) for the Viking Estates area, along with a variance and preliminary plat. Discussion included why the corner was historically guided commercial, questions about Metropolitan Council review, and a historical explanation of the RRT designation tied to a 2018 annexation dispute and settlement costs.
Agenda: 6f1, 6f2, 6f4, 6f5. Motions: M10, M11, M12. Speakers: Nash, Swenson, Breyen, Rainville.
Fee schedule ordinance and summary publication (Ordinance 2026-01)
Council approved Ordinance 2026-01 amending the city fee schedule and approved the summary publication, as part of the consent agenda. The packet shows updated fees across administration, recycling, facility rentals, newsletters, licenses, building inspection, and planning/zoning items.
Agenda: 3o, 3p. Motions: M2.
Recycle Center summer hours decision
Council discussed recycle center staffing and scheduling and voted to keep the current hours (Tuesday/Thursday 10–4 and second/fourth Saturdays 9–12) and not hire an additional employee.
Agenda: 8b. Motions: M18. Speakers: Johnson, Hybben, Swenson.
Shop overhead garage door repair/replacement (Aker Doors)
Council discussed the insurance claim and quotes for damaged shop overhead door panels and approved Resolution 2026-41 to proceed with replacement using Aker Doors. The packet recommendation was to award the project to Aker Doors LLC for $5,800 and noted a $1,000 deductible and insurance claim funding approach.
Agenda: 7e. Motions: M19. Speakers: Glaser, Johnson, Rainville, Hybben.
Comcast broadband buildout update
Council received an update on Comcast’s progress by build areas (“rolts”), including that 1,324 total passings were released with about 24% active service, and discussed delays tied to Baugh Road work. Council directed the clerk to explore a Comcast-supported veterans/first responder meal event tied to a future memorial-related event.
Agenda: 8a. Speakers: Hybben, Johnson, Rainville.
19 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Council Member Rainville, seconded by Council Member Glaser
M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Rainville
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-XX ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF AN AMERICAN FLAG RECEPTACLE FOR THE RETIREMENT OF AMERICAN FLAGS AT THE RECYCLE CENTER BY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 18464.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Swenson
M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-32 APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR K LAND DEVELOPMENT.
moved by Council Member Rainville, seconded by Mayor Hybben
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-33 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS K LAND DEVELOPMENT.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Glaser
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-34 APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR 21881 PINNAKER RD NW, WITH THE REMOVAL OF CONDITION #3.
moved by Council Member Glaser, seconded by Mayor Hybben
M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO 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 NW.
moved by Council Member Glaser, seconded by Mayor Hybben
M8MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-37 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE FLAG LOT WITHIN THE PLAT KNOWN AS PALOMINO ESTATES.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Glaser
M9MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-42 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS PALOMINO ESTATES BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Glaser
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE REZONING THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS VIKING ESTATES AND THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Glaser
M11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-38 APPROVING A VARIANCE WITHIN A PLAT KNOWN AS VIKING ESTATES.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Mayor Hybben
M12MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-39 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT KNOWN AS VIKING ESTATES.
moved by Council Member Glaser, seconded by Council Member Rainville
M13MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2026-02 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
moved by Council Member Swenson, seconded by Council Member Rainville
M14MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE VACANT PLANNING COMMISSION SEAT INTERVIEW PROCESS WITH SUMMARY PUBLICATION.
moved by Mayor Hybben, seconded by Council Member Rainville
M15MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2026-03 AMENDING THE CITY CODE RELATED TO MINOR SUBDIVISION AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT WITH THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION.
moved by Mayor Hybben, seconded by Council Member Swenson
M16MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-40 APPROVING PAYMENT FOR THE SPRING AND FALL NEWLETTER.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Swenson
M17MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN, TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE PLAQUE FOR THE MEMORIAL PARK AND TO USE GENERAL FUNDS, AND IF THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE, FOR THE COUNCIL TO PAY FOR THE PLAQUE.
moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Mayor Hybben
M18MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON TO LEAVE THE RECYCLE CENTER HOURS AT 10-4 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AND 9-12 ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH SATURDAYS, AND TO NOT HIRE AN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE.
moved by Mayor Hybben, seconded by Council Member Swenson
M19MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-41 REPLACING THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR AT THE CITY OFFICES FOR THE SHOP, UTILIZING AKER DOORS.
moved by Council Member Glaser, seconded by Council Member Rainville
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F1
V50 Brush Cutter purchase from Lano Equipment
capital_project · FY 2026
$9,400
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F2
Til-Tach Snow Pusher purchase from Tylerbuilt LLC
capital_project · FY 2026
$2,595
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F3
Authorized postage and printing for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 newsletters not to exceed $8,650 plus any revenues collected
budget · FY 2026
$8,650
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F4
Judy Herrala memorial plaque funding amount shown as $300 (Unallocated - Contingency) in packet; council discussed using general funds and possibly council paying
expenditure · FY 2026
$300
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F5
Recommended award to Aker Doors LLC to replace overhead door panels at City Shop
expenditure · FY 2026
$5,800
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F6
Insurance deductible discussed for the garage door claim
reimbursement · FY 2026
$1,000
unknown
F7
Fee for a non-profit to purchase a full page ad in the newsletter (waived as part of Threshing Show donation resolution)
fee · FY 2026
$200
unknown
F8
Park and trail dedication fee for K Land Development minor subdivision: $2,500 per lot for three new lots
fee · FY 2026
$2,500
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F9
K Land Development development agreement requires park and trail dedication fee: $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 new lots)
fee · FY 2026
$7,500
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F10
Pinnaker Rd (Limpert) minor subdivision park and trail dedication fee: $2,500 per lot for the one new lot
fee · FY 2026
$2,500
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F11
IUP application base fee shown for North Roads Tire (21360 Xenon)
permit · FY 2026
$250
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F12
IUP application total amount due and paid shown for North Roads Tire (21360 Xenon)
permit · FY 2026
$2,250
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
F13
MPCA stormwater permit terminated and $400 returned to the City
reimbursement · FY 2026
$400
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Council approval status: not yet on record.
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Council Member Rainville provided historical context about the rural residential transition (RRT) designation, explaining that it resulted from a 2018 annexation dispute with Oak Grove that cost approximately $100,000 to settle.
— Council Member Rainville
What this is about
RRT designation background tied to a 2018 annexation dispute/settlement with Oak Grove and approximate cost.
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I know that would be a little bit of a travesty of the statute to to have that barn be a victim um of compliance in this situation.
— Kyle Roessler
What this is about
Reference to earlier similar variance situations and the idea of preserving historic farmstead buildings instead of requiring removal for compliance.
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I remember conversation about the pometer thing
— Council Member Glaser
What this is about
Recalling earlier ordinance language/process about piezometers ('pometer') for groundwater monitoring related to buildability standards.
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Every document and recording archived for this meeting.
RCA and Quotes for Garage Door
Agenda · 2026-03-10
7 pages
March 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Minutes · 2026-03-10
12 pages
Veteran's Memorial Update
Agenda · 2026-03-10
7 pages
Comcast Update
Agenda · 2026-03-10
2 pages
March 10, 2026 Agenda
Agenda · 2026-03-10
2 pages
March 10, 2026 Packet
Packet · 2026-03-10
321 pages
Meeting recording
YouTube
Transcript · 975 segments · 2:23:10
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