Council voting

When council didn't agree

Across 1,000 recorded vote lines covering 21 active council members, we found 15 motions where members split — these are the votes worth reading. Most council votes are unanimous; this page leads with the disagreements.

Split votes (15)

• Recommend approval of the interim use permit with the conditions outlined in the packet.

  passed

  Apr 28, 2026nowthen.gov ↗

• To recommend approval of the ordinance amendment as written

  passed

  Oct 28, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO IMPLEMENT THE EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026, PLACING EACH EMPLOYEE AT THE STEP CORRESPONDING TO THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE AND GRANTING ANY STEP ADVANCEMENT EARNED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND DECEMBER 31, 2026, FUNDED FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND AND IDENTIFIED BUDGET SAVINGS.

  passed

  May 19, 2026nowthen.gov ↗

• TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-121 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2026.

  passed

  Dec 9, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• Pull invoice G100-2470 for the escrow payable for Dryden Acres from March 13, 2025, claims

  failed

  Jun 10, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED FOR DISCUSSION BY CM BREYEN, DO NOTHING UNTIL THE ESCROW IS PAID AND THE DEVELOPER RE-APPLIES FOR THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPER THAT NO ACTION WILL BE MADE BY THE CITY.

  passed

  Jan 23, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• MOTION AMENDED: COUNCIL MEMBER FLADEBO TO DO THE RESEARCH.

  passed

  Sep 10, 2024nowthen.gov ↗

• MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE THE PREPAYMENT FOR THE CHASSIS FOR THE NEW RESCUE PUMP BUMPER TRUCK AND CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE.

  passed

  Oct 14, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• Approve the ordinance amendment for cannabis cultivation with the notes regarding 20-acre minimum, owner occupation, property setbacks of 500 feet, micro licensing only, and removing the agricultural tax classification requirement.

  passed

  Aug 26, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• To extend Mr. Boyles contract for 0-10 hours per week with specific emphasis on working with South Central Service Cooperative for the hiring of a City Administrator.

  passed

  Jun 10, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-122 ADOPTING THE LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2025, APPLICABLE IN 2026.

  passed

  Dec 9, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• Approve the ordinance amendment for cannabis cultivation with 20-acre minimum, owner occupation, 500-foot setbacks, micro licensing only, and removing agricultural tax classification requirement.

  passed

  Sep 23, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-68 DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF NOWTHEN TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY.

  passed

  Jun 17, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

• Recommend approval of the interim use permit with the conditions outlined in the packet.

  passed

  Mar 24, 2026nowthen.gov ↗

• Not to recommend approval for the ordinance amendment related to cannabis

  failed

  Oct 28, 2025nowthen.gov ↗

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