Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-01-12)
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S AGENDA AS AMENDEDpassed
- Vote: Pilon made a motion to approve paying for up to 3 members to attend the foundational LMC training for new council members.passed
- Vote: Breyen made a motion to approve Resolution 2020-73 proposing granting of a Business Subsidy Agreement.passed
- Vote: PILON MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE COUNCIL HAVE CITY STAFF POST THE NOTICE FOR THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ORDINANCE CHANGES ON THE CITY WEBSITE, STARTING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020passed
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2021-02-23)
- Vote: Motion by Pearo; 2nd by Schiller to approve tonight's meeting agenda of February 23, 2021.passed
- Vote: Pearo made a motion to approve all the above recommended changes with the Findings and
Recommendations as they are written, provided those changes are added, and it should be brought to
the City Council at a new Public Hearing for final approval.passed
- Vote: Motion by Ames; 2nd by Jorgensen to approve the Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes of January 26,
2021.passed
- Vote: Pearo made the motion to adopt the Findings of Fact and Recommendations as writtenpassed
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— City Clerk
- Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Member of the Planning & Zoning Commission who voted Nay on the storage units moratorium investigation.
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— City Clerk/Treasurer who signed the minutes
- Gary Leistico Auto-extracted— Gary Leistico, an attorney, made a statement for the record regarding the application.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-09)
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE 5259 VIKING BLVD MINOR SUBDIVISIONpassed
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO TABLE THE FEE SCHEDULE UNTIL THE MARCH CITY COUNCIL MEETINGpassed
- Vote: Motion to approve the conditions and requirements outlined in the meeting packetpassed
- Vote: Adopts Chapter 2 - City of Nowthen Employment and Personnel Policiespassed
- Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission who provided additional information.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council member who participated in motions and discussions.
- Lynda Blake Auto-extracted— City Council member who seconded motions and participated in the meeting.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Councilmember who asked about interview procedures for Planning & Zoning Commission members and suggested involving staff in fee schedule approval.
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-03-23)
- Vote: Ames made the motion to approve the Cote Lot Reconfiguration and Flag Lot Conditional Use Permit, eliminating CUP Condition 1 and changing CUP Condition 5 to be 20 feet on either side of the wetland, and waive the Lot Split/Reconfiguration Park & Trail dedication and paving/curbing requirements.passed
- Vote: Jorgensen to continue the meeting to Marchpassed
- Vote: Jorgensen's motion to investigate storage units moratoriumspassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-04-20)
- conditional_use_permit(excavating business)approved— Order granting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an excavating business with specified conditions.
- conditional_use_permit(multiple buildings on single parcel)approved— Conditional Use Permit to allow multiple buildings on a single parcel with conditions.
- staffing_decision(truck driver)requested— Request for council consideration in hiring Dave Haugn to fill the gravel hauling position.
- ordinance_amendment(residential fencing regulations)proposed— Proposed ordinance amendment to establish residential fencing regulations with setbacks and material standards.
- ordinance_amendment(fiber optic installation)proposed— Proposed ordinance amendment regarding fiber optic installation.
- resolution(field use agreement)passed— Approves Elk River Youth Softball Association contract for May 3, 2021 - June 30, 2021 to maintain softball fields in li
- Jeffrey Pilon Auto-extracted— Jeffrey Pilon, Mayor, approved Resolution 2021-19 on April 20, 2021.
- Elizabeth Stockman Auto-extracted— Author of memorandum to Nowthen Mayor and City Council regarding ordinance amendments.
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— Lori Streich, Clerk, approved Resolution 2021-19 on April 20, 2021.
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— City Clerk copied on memorandum regarding ordinance amendments.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-04-20)
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDED RESOLUTION 2021-11 2021 CRACK SEAL PLAN, ADDING KRYPTON, 183RD, 184TH, MERLE'S LANE, 189TH & 190THpassed
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE 2021-12 APPROVING THE 2021 PROPOSED GRAVEL & DUST CONTROL PLANpassed
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-07 NORTH METRO ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT AS AMENDED WITH PLANNER STOCKMAN INSPECTING COMMERCIAL KENNELSpassed
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 10:18 PMpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-06-08)
- Vote: RCA - Seasonal Park/Recycle Center & Seasonal Truck Driver positionspassed
- Vote: Approval of the Schultz Variance requestpassed
- Vote: To approve the conditional use permit to allow the deviation of a setback to allow the conditional use permit under section 11-3-9-C-9 for multiple principal buildings, a variance from city code section 11-6-2-K, and the existing residents use on parcel B will continue as an interim use permit under section 11-3-9-D-5 until phase 3 commencespassed
- Vote: Approval of the CUP and Variance for auto repair at 19745 Nowthen Boulevardpassed
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council Member involved in planning & zoning candidate discussion
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Council member attending the April 20, 2021 meeting
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council member discussing project steps and survey requirements.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Alders agreed on the moratorium idea and suggested further defining architectural requirements.
Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-09-28)
- Vote: approve the conditional use permit for the existing excavating businesspassed
- Vote: approve the conditional use permit for Myrdal Masonrypassed
- Vote: RECOMMEND THE LOT SPLIT WITH THE CHANGES DESCRIBED ABOVEpassed
- Vote: recommend approval for the Dryden conditional use permitpassed
Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2021-10-07)
- Vote: Motion to adopt the conditions outlined in the meetingpassed
- Vote: Approval of the Interim Use Permit for Douglas and Sharon Jonespassed
- Vote: Approval of the Jones Interim Use Permit and Extended Home Occupation for Primocraftpassed
- Vote: Approval of Jones Interim Use Permitpassed
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— Recipient of the email, involved in the Dryden Plat review process.
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— City Clerk/Treasurer who resigned effective October 30, 2021, citing issues with city leadership and workload.
- Lori Streich Auto-extracted— City Clerk of Nowthen, attested the approval of the plat on October 12, 2021.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2021-10-12)
- Vote: Authorize hiring up to eight (8) additional firefighterspassed
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE MAYOR PILON'S ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL MAYOR CONFERENCE WITH APPROVED EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $375; 2ND BY BLAKE.passed
- Vote: Approval of the Interim Use Permit for Douglas and Sharon Jonespassed
- Vote: MOTION BY ALDERS TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND NOWTHEN TAX DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION IN THE FALL NEWSLETTER; 2ND BY RAINVILLE.passed
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Councilmember Rainville
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council member, asked questions about standards and moratorium.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council member expressing frustration over process and ordinance development.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City Council member who seconded the motion for the conditional use permit approval.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2021-10-12)
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2021-04 AMENDING CHAPTER 11 REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE FRONT YARD; 2ND BY GREENBERG.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-31 CERTIFYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR EBONY AND GARNET ROAD PROJECT FOR $7,000 PER PARCEL, WITH CLARIFICATION FROM ENGINEER REGARDING $127,303 FOR BASE CORRECTION COSTS; 2ND BY RAINVILLE. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIEDpassed
- Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE TO HAVE PILON AND BLAKE AS THE HIRING COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH LEAGUE OF MN CITIES AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FIND AN INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR AND CITY CLERK; 2ND BY ALDERS. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY GREENBERG TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-32 CERTIFYING THE ASSESSMENT FOR ROGERS LAKE AREA ROAD PROJECT FOR $5,300 PER PARCEL FOR 52 PARCELS AND $7,300 PER PARCEL FOR THE 2 PARCLS ON 185TH AVE NW, WITH CLARIFICATION FROM ENGINEER REGARDING $199,092 FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT AND BASE PREPARATION COSTS; 2ND BY BLAKE. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED.passed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-01-11)
- Vote: Approve the proposed process to prepare a five-year Capital Improvement Program
- Vote: DEFER ACTION ON THIS AGENDA ITEM UNTIL A FUTURE MEETINGpassed
- Vote: Approve the revisions to the URRWMO joint powers agreement
- Vote: APPROVE THE EXPENDTURE OF UP TO $42,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUOTE PROVIDED IN THE PACKETpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-02-08)
- Vote: MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2G WHICH IS
MOVED TO 8E.passed
- Vote: GET THE MAINTENANCE TEAM AND TEMP DRIVERS TO GET BOTH RINKS RUNNING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING ADAQUATE NOTIFICATIONpassed
- Vote: approve the appointment of Natalie Johnson and Frank Boyles as city contacts to the 4M Fund
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2022-5passed
- Frank Boyles Auto-extracted— Interim City Administrator of Nowthen, signed the resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Alders expressed a focus on roads and transportation for the capital improvement program and served on the subcommittee.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City council member involved in approving motions and discussing city projects.
- Jason Alders Auto-extracted— City council members involved in the vote record for the agenda items.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2022-05-12)
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECOND BY GREENBERG TO THE APPROVE
RESOLUTION 2022-23 APPOINTING MIKE NELSON - OPERATIONS CAPTIAN, MIKE SUCHY
\- FIRE PREVENTION/EDUCTION CAPTAIN, AND JUSTIN PETRICK - TRAINING CAPTIAN
EFFECTIVE UPON SUBMISSION OF THE PERSONNEL ACTION FORM FOR EACH
APPLICANT FOR EACH APPOINTMENT BY CHIEF SCHMIDT TO ADMINISTRATION.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER ALDERS, SECOND BY BLAKE TO TABLE ITEMS A & B WITH
THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ITEMS #4 AND #12 ON THE CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS AND
DECISIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED BEFORE COMING BACK TO COUNCIL.passed
- Vote: to approve the agendapassed
- Liz Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner, Liz Stockman
- Frank Boyles Auto-extracted— City Administrator, involved in approval of geotechnical exploration and other projects
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City Planner responsible for compliance inspections and letters
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Present: Council Members Blake, Greenberg, and Rainville
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-05-12)
- Vote: Motion to approve the Amended CUP for the Dryden's excavating business on the 10-acre parcel identified as Lot 3, Block 1, Dryden Acres
- Vote: Approval of Quote from Haugo Geotechnical with an Estimated Cost of $8,970passed
- Vote: To approve Resolution 2022-17 - Naming a firm to recruit and select a new City Administrator.passed
- Vote: To approve Resolution 2022-15 to convert employees from temporary to regular and independent contractor status with a 6-month probation.passed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-06-09)
- preliminary_plat(residential subdivision)approved— Motion carried 5-0.
- final_plat(residential subdivision)approved— City Council of Nowthen approved the Final Plat of Country View Acres 2nd Addition on June 9, 2022 with multiple conditi
- plat(residential subdivision)unknown— Official plat for Wilderness Ridge Estates in Township of Burns, Anoka County, Minnesota.
- resolution(culvert replacement)requested— Request for council action to approve culvert replacement resolution.
- permit(well sealing)requested— Estimate for sealing a 4 inch well at City of Nowthen property including permit and report fees.
- other(claim payment)approved— Claim# 225 Melody Garoutte Ck# 009343 4/12/2022 Facility Rental, Park Facility Rental - Twin Lakes Park Beach Pav $53.44
- Vote: Table items A & B with the understanding that items #4 and #12 on the City Council Findings and Decisions will be addressed before coming back to Council.passed
- Vote: Approve Country View Acres 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat, Lot Width Variance and Vacation of DU Easement.passed
- Vote: Approve a salary range of $95,000 to $120,000passed
- Vote: Approve the position profile with the changes the council enumeratedpassed
- Planner Stockman Auto-extracted— City planner recommending tabling Dryden Acres items and conducting CUP/IUP compliance inspections.
- Jeffrey Pilon Auto-extracted— Vote record includes Alders Blake, Greenberg, Pilon, Rainville.
- Dryden Acres Auto-extracted— Final plat and development agreement considered; tabled due to no representative present.
- Frank Boyles Auto-extracted— Frank Boyles is the Interim City Administrator who attested Resolution 2022-XX.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2022-07-19)
- plat(residential subdivision)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF DRYDEN ACRES, VARIANCE TO ALLOW A LOT WI
- other(interview scheduling)approved— Councilmembers confirmed interview dates July 11 and July 14 at 4pm for six candidates.
- conditional_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER ALDERS SECOND BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CUP FOR THE DRYDEN'S EXCAVATING BUSINESS ON TH
- plat(residential subdivision)approved— MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BLAKE SECOND BY ALDERS TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR COUNTRY VIEW ACRES 2ND ADDITION AND BUILDAB
- other(candidate information distribution)approved— Pat Melvin indicated he would be sending candidates the budget, audit, profile, comprehensive plan, paint by numbers, a
- permit(facility rental)approved— Cash Receipt R 100-34101 Facility Rental, Building Rental for Twin Lakes Beach Shelter - Andrea Zerwas $106.88
- Vote: Approve the final plat of Dryden Acres, variance to allow a lot width of 139 feet on Lot 3, Block 1, and the development agreement subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: Approve the amended conditional use permit for Dryden's Excavating business on the 10 acres parcel identified as Lot 3, Block 1, Dryden Acres subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: Approve the final plat for Country View Acres 2nd Addition and buildability exhibit, subject to conditions.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER RAINVILLE SECOND BY BLAKE TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT WITH MOLNAU TRUCKING LLC AND ACCEPTING QUOTES FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC AND EROSION WORKS, INC. AND GET THINGS SCHEDULED.passed
- Mary Rainville Auto-extracted— Council member making motions on plat and CUP approvals.
- Dryden Acres Auto-extracted— Residential subdivision with final plat and development agreement considered.
- Frank Boyles Auto-extracted— Respectfully Submitted, Frank Boyles, Interim City Administrator
- Jeffrey Pilon Auto-extracted— Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey M. Pilon, Mayor
Meeting City Council Work Session — Agenda Packet (2022-10-20)
- Vote: Motion to approve Resolution 2022-XX outlining the miscellaneous special assessments and authorizing staff to notify those presently anticipated to be assessed.
- Vote: Approval of the conditional use permit for Witt, Daniel Cpassed
- Vote: Approval of the conditional use permit for VOA / Bar None Resid. Centerpassed
- Vote: Approval of the conditional use permit for Oscar Mitzelpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2024-06-11)
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY FLADENO TO HAVE ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER CONTACT ATTORNEY RUPPE TO SEE IF WE CAN SEPARATE THE ESTIMATES OR IF ONE BID FOR BOTH JOBS AND NEED TO GET TWO (2) ESTIMATES. THE MAYOR REQUESTED THE ANSWER IN WRITING.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN TESTING ENGINEERING.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY MAYOR PILON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO CHOOSE TWO (2) COUNCIL MEMBERS TO MEET WITH ATTORNEY RUPPE, PLANNER NASH, ENGINEER NELSON, ANOKA COUNTY AND THE DRYDEN'S TO RESOLVE THESE ISSUE.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN TO AUTHORIZE BANYON TO DO THE WORK WITH STAFF INSTRUCTION TO SEE IF MONEY CAN BE FOUND IN ADMINISTRATION RATHER THAN THE CONTINGENCY FUND.passed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-07-09)
- Vote: Approval of the preliminary plat for Petersen Acrespassed
- Vote: Approval of Resolution No. 2024-XXpassed
- Vote: Approval of the conditional use permit for a shared driveway and driveway within 15 feet of property linepassed
- Vote: Approve the resolution for Chris Riley to be released from probation and given a $1.00 an hour increase as of June 7, 2024.
Meeting Special City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-07-09)
- Vote: Approval of the Final Plat of Dryden Acres, Variance, and Development Agreementpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-08-20)
- Vote: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXpassed
- Vote: approve giving a 60 day notice to Kim's Kleaning and authorize Rise and Shine Cleaning Servicespassed
- Vote: Approval of Resolution 2024-XXpassed
- Vote: approve resolution 2024-XX (retroactively) accepting infrastructure improvements and starting the warranty period for the Breyen's Bend subdivisionpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-03-27)
- resolution(wage adjustment)adopted— The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-XX to approve a wage increase for Natalie Johnson to recognize her increased re
- contract(purchase)requested— Staff recommends buying the Epson Pro Projector EX9240 for $849.99 for testing, with the option to return it within two
- public_hearing(emergency operations plan)discussed— Page 44-49: Overview of the City of Nowthen Emergency Operations Plan, its scope, purpose, and management, including coo
- resolution(purchase approval)adopted— Resolution 2025-XX approves the purchase of a projector for the Historic Town Hall, with testing during a council meetin
- public_hearingpending— Staff to review personnel policy draft with council; no action on March 27, 2025.
- discussion(candidate selection)discussed— Council members listed their top three candidates for the vacant seat.
- Vote: Motion to appoint Dan Swensonpassed
- Vote: Adopt Resolution 2025-XXX approving Variancepassed
- Vote: Approve a deed restriction and variance for 22511 Baugh Streetpassed
- Vote: Approval of the purchase of a new projector for the Historic Town Hallpassed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-04-08)
- permit(interim use)requested— Adopt Resolution No. 2025-XX
- license(sunday on sale liquor)requested— Application includes request for Sunday on-sale liquor license.
- ordinance_amendment(short-term rentals)proposed
- policy_decision(interim wage increase)tabled— Motion to table the wage increase discussion until attorney Ruppe is involved. No vote recorded.
- policy_decision(emergency operations plan)approved— Motion to accept the emergency operations plan via roll call vote. Motion carried with 5 AYES.
- policy_decision(newsletter payment)approved— Council approved paying for newsletter postage and printing costs up to $8,650 for 2025.
- Vote: Adopt Resolution 2025-XXX approving Variancepassed
- Vote: accept the emergency operations plan via roll call votepassed
- Vote: table the interim wage increase until attorney Ruppe is involved
- Vote: table discussion on assessing costs to property owner until a conversation with attorney Ruppepassed
- Leistico Estates East Auto-extracted— Leistico Estates East was a previously approved final plat that was to be recorded but has not yet been.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor Hybben presided over the city council meeting and participated in motions.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor Shane D. Hybben signed the resolution approving liquor licenses on April 8, 2025.
- Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Natalie Johnson is the Interim City Administrator, providing updates and managing city operations.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-04-08)
- ordinance_amendment(short-term rentals)unknown— [proposed] Discussed amendments to the short-term rentals ordinance.
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY
CM GLASER.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECOND BY CM SWENSON TO DIRECT STAFF TO
CREATE AN RCA ABOUT DECREASING PLANNER NASH'S BILL.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN BY CM RAINVILLE TO ADJOURN.passed
- Jason Dryden Auto-extracted— Agrees on the need for a special election and discusses unfair billing on escrow account.
- Jason Dryden Auto-extracted— Name listed on the sign-in sheet for public comment.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Gave an oral review of the monthly fire department update.
- Deb Dryden Auto-extracted— Discussed bills on escrow account and supports a special election.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda (2025-05-05)
- resolution(parcel acceptance)proposed— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting a Parcel for Residential Development for Buchholz.
- ordinance_adoption(nuisance definition)proposed— Consider Approval of Ordinance 2025-XX Refining the Definition of Nuisance and Excess Services.
- discussion(personnel policy)discussed— Discuss and Finalize Nowthen Personnel Policy dated March 2025 with Couri and Ruppe Attorney's.
- resolution(contract acceptance)proposed— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX accepting quote for Fertilizer and herbicide.
- resolution(wage increase)proposed— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Increase Wage for Increased Responsibilities for Interim City Administrator Johnson.
- resolution(contract amendment)proposed— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX to Extend and Amend Consultant Boyles Contract.
- Ordinance 2025-XX Auto-extracted— [proposed] Ordinance refining the definition of nuisance and excess services.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-05-05)
- interim_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OC
- interim_use_permit(extended home occupation)approved— MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN EXTENDED HOME OC
- resolution(parcel acceptance)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Accepting a Parcel for Residential Development for Buchholz.
- resolution(training attendance)pending— Approve Resolution for Interim Administrator Johnson to attend MMCI May 5-9, 2025.
- resolution(consultant contract amendment)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX to Extend and Amend Consultant Boyles Contract.
- resolution(fertilizer and herbicide quote acceptance)pending— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX accepting quote for Fertilizer and herbicide.
- Vote: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AGENDA BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM GLASER.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CM BREYEN, SECONDED BY CM RAINVILLE, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: Allow staff to investigate other options to have a more permanent council technology set-up and wired micspassed
- Vote: Adopt conditions related to the subdivision, easement, and lot buildability requirementspassed
- Anoka County Auto-extracted— Law enforcement contract invoiced $126,993.50.
- Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Interim Administrator approved to attend MMCI conference and stay in hotel.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of City of Nowthen, signatory to contractor agreement.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of Nowthen who signed Resolution 2025-XX.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-05-05)
- resolution(pay increase)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S PAY TO $45.00/HOUR AND R
- other(meeting adjournment)passed— MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.
- other(invoice dispute)failed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO PULL INVOICE G100-2470 FOR THE ESCROW PAYABLE FOR
- policy_decision(drug testing)passed— MOTION BY MAYOR HYBBEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, TO APPROVE EXHIBIT (1) DRUG TESTING POLICY. 5 AYES. MOTION C
- policy_decision(public forum inclusion)approved— Public forum added back onto the agenda and to future meetings.
- other(invoice clarification)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN. TO HAVE INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR JOHNSON ASK ATTORNEY RUPPE F
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO
INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S WAGE TO $48.75 WITH RETRO PAY GOING BACK TO 12/12/24.
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO TABLE MR. BOYLES CONTRACT EXTENSION TO
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 13, 2025. 14 DAYS NOTICE IS NEEDED TO
END/EXTEND/EDIT MR. BOYLES CONTRACT.
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
BREYEN.
- Vote: Have Interim Administrator Johnson ask Attorney Ruppe for a more detailed description of the invoiced work related to Dryden Acres escrowpassed
Meeting City Council Community Feedback Public Forum — Minutes (2025-05-08)
- Jason Dryden Auto-extracted— Signed in to address council at Town Hall/Public Forum on May 8, 2015.
- Jeffrey Pilon Auto-extracted— Signed in to address council at Town Hall/Public Forum on May 8, 2015.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-05-13)
- contract(road overlay construction)proposed— Advertisement for Bids for the 2025 Overlay Project with bid opening on June 10, 2025 and project components listed.
- contract(road overlay construction)proposed— Engineering plans and construction details for the 2025 Overlay Project certified by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated May 5, 20
- other(construction plan)unknown— 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PLAN SHEET 9 OF 12 SHEETS NT334 TIGER STREET CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA
- contract(road overlay construction)approved— Construction plan sheet 8 of 12 for Cleary Road NW / County Road 66 overlay, designed by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated 5/5/2
- other(construction plan)unknown— 2025 OVERLAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PLAN SHEET 10 OF 12 SHEETS NT334 TIGER STREET CITY OF NOWTHEN, MINNESOTA
- contract(road overlay construction)approved— Construction plan sheets 7 and 8 of 12 for 189th Lane overlay, designed by Shane Nelson, P.E., dated 5/5/25.
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with the addition of 1B announcement of city office closing at 3pm Friday April 25, 2025.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-40 accepting the resignation of Michele Greiner.passed
- Vote: Direct staff to get estimate to replace the tin roofs at Twin Lakes Park.passed
- Vote: Direct staff to get quote for striping both pickleball courts and basketball at Memorial Park.passed
Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2025-06-10)
- contract(door replacement)approved— Residential Construction Agreement with Wild Construction for door replacement at Historic Town Hall.
- other(statutory warranty notice)unknown— Wild Construction provides statutory warranties as required by Minn. Stat. § 327A.02 covering workmanship, materials, an
- resolution(contract extension)adopted— Resolution 2025-xx extends Robert Miller's contract as Interim Fire Chief/Emergency Manager through December 31, 2027, w
- policy_decision(technology policy)passed— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO APPROVE THE AMENDED TECHNOLOGY POLICY INCLUDING TH
- staffing_decision(wage increase)unknown— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER TO INCREASE MS. JOHNSON'S WAGE TO $48.75 WITH RETR
- ordinance_adoption(excessive use of service fee)discussed— Attorney Allseits reviewed Ordinance 2025-04 refining nuisance and excessive service definitions; council discussed fee
- Vote: Increase Ms. Johnson's pay to $45.00/hour and retro pay back to January 2, 2025passed
- Vote: Pull invoice G100-2470 for the escrow payable for Dryden Acres from March 13, 2025, claimsfailed
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with items B, C and E moved to new business. Move C to in between A & B in new business.passed
- Vote: Add the public forum back onto the agenda.passed
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor suggested wage increase for Ms. Johnson and seconded motions.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor of City of Nowthen, seconded motion regarding attorney invoice and escrow account.
- Anoka County Auto-extracted— Opioid Presentation by Patti Constant from Anoka County.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Mayor Hybben seconded motion to amend ordinance.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2025-06-10)
- policy_decision(law enforcement fee)passed— Council decided to round the fee to $70 and include language in the ordinance to allow for future adjustments.
- policy_decision(personnel policy)approved— Council agreed to remove the provision allowing the use of unaccrued PTO and leave absence policy unchanged.
- contract(fire chief extension)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-63 EXTENDING THE CONTRACT AGREEM
- resolution(veterans memorial committee)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE RENOVATION
- policy_decision(social media comments)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, SECONDED BY MAYOR HYBBEN TO ALLOW COMMENTS ON THE CITY FACEBOOK PAGE TO HELP GROUTH AND
- announcement(office closure)approved— MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO ALLOW THE CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE JUNE 20 AND JULY
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2025-66 accepting the quote for striping the existing basketball/pickleball courts with different colors, funded from the park capital fund.passed
- Vote: MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SWENSON.
- Vote: Approve the consent agenda as amendedpassed
- Vote: Approve agenda as amended with moving 6A to consent agenda, and moving 31, 3J, 3K, and 3C to old business, and adding an internet update to old businesspassed
Planning and Zoning Packet
- permit(state surcharge fee)unknown— In addition to the permit fees established in this fee schedule, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issue
- permit(residential plumbing permit fees)unknown— Residential Plumbing Permit Fees for Structures Regulated Under the Minnesota Residential Code include $150 per dwelling
- ordinance_amendment(fee schedule)proposed— [proposed] Amends Section 1-2-2 to update fees for general labor, recording deeds, returned checks, public filings, asse
- permit(permit validity and expiration)unknown— The validity, expiration, and suspension or revocation of permits shall be as provided by MN Rules 1300.0120, Subparts 1
- ordinance_amendment(fee schedule)adopted— Amends fee schedule including NPDES inspection fees, special meeting fees, public safety penalties, and administrative h
- ordinance_amendment(cannabis cultivation)proposed— Request to amend zoning ordinance to permit cannabis cultivation as an Interim Use Permit in RR-A zoning.
- Vote: MOTION BY CARLSON, SECONDED BY HAAPALA, TO ADJOURN.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON, SECONDED BY LEWIS, TO SEND THE CONCEPT PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR INPUT.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAAPALA TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY CHAIRMAN AMES, SECONDED BY JORGENSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM JUNE 24.passed
- City Engineer Nelson Auto-extracted— City Engineer Nelson recommended stubbing a right-of-way to the property line to the south.
- Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Attested the ordinance as City Clerk.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Nowthen on the 9th day of September 2025. Signed by Mayor Shane Hybben.
- Ordinance 2025-XX Auto-extracted— [adopted] Amends the City Code Section 1-2-2 to rescind and replace the fee schedule for various city services including administration, fire services, and anim
9-23-2025 Packet
- interim_use_permit(kennel)proposed— Conditions for kennel business as extended home occupation including location, employee limits, building code compliance
- plat(minor subdivision)proposed— Minor subdivision proposal for parcels in Section 4 and 5, Township 33, Range 25 by 2TLC Farms LLC.
- ordinance_amendment(cannabis cultivation)recommended_approval— Commissioners approved ordinance amendment for cannabis cultivation with 20-acre minimum, owner-occupancy, 500-foot setb
- license(commercial kennel)requested— Commercial kennel license application submitted August 11, 2025 by Luke Braith for Operation Good Dog LLC at 8614 211th
- policy_decision(zoning ordinance update)proposed— City Council authorized zoning ordinance update with a working group including council, commission members, and clerk.
- ordinance_amendment(cannabis cultivation)proposed— Draft amendment to allow cannabis cultivation as an interim use permit in RRA zoning district with acreage and buffer re
- Vote: Approve the fee amendment with a $250 administrative fee plus actual postage costs to be assessed to the applicant.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISIONER PEARO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.passed
- Vote: Adopt the conditions and recommendations for the Plaisted Subdivision lot splitpassed
- Vote: 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
- Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission who adopted the Interim Use Permit on September 23, 2025.
- Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chair of Planning and Zoning Commission, called meeting to order and expressed concerns about cannabis cultivation zoning.
- Ordinance 2025-XX Auto-extracted— [proposed] Draft amendment to allow cannabis cultivation as an interim use permit in Rural Residential Agriculture zoning district with acreage and buffer restr
- Dan Haapala Auto-extracted— Commissioner Haapala suggested charging $250 plus actual mailing costs for planning fees.
October 28th Planning and Zoning Packet
- lot_split(minor subdivision)approved— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSON TO APPROVE THE PLAISTED MINOR SUBDIVISION ON 229TH AVE
- interim_use_permit(retail sale of low potency hemp edibles)recommended_approval— A draft findings of fact with conditions is included in the packet.
- other(project valuation determination)unknown— Designated Building Official has authority to determine project valuation for fee purposes using referenced data or loca
- policy_decision(zoning ordinance overhaul)proposed— City Council authorized a complete overhaul of the zoning ordinance with a working committee to review and update the or
- interim_use_permit(low potency hemp edibles)recommended_approval— Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of Interim Use Permit for retail sale of LPHE with conditions.
- interim_use_permit(low-potency thc sales)requested— Burns Bottle Shop seeks City approval for Interim Use Permit to sell low-potency THC products at 8163 Viking Blvd NW.
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PEARO TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.passed
- Vote: Recommend approval of the interim use permit for a home occupation commercial kennel at 8614 211th Ave NW with staff conditions and additional condition allowing dogs to be walked on leash throughout the propertypassed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISIONER HAAPALA, SECONDED BY PEARO TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 26, 2025.passed
- Vote: Approve the Plaisted minor subdivision on 229th Ave NW subject to findings and conditions in the packetpassed
October 28, 2025 Signed Meeting Minutes
- variance(buffer requirement)approved— Planner Nash explained the shop does not meet the required minimum buffer distance but is separated by a fence and storm
- interim_use_permit(low-potency hemp edibles)approved— Planner Nash recommended approval of both the variance and the interim use permit with the conditions included in the fi
- public_hearing(ordinance amendment cannabis)discussed— Planner Cindy Nash explained that this staff-driven proposed amendment concerns low-potency hemp edibles. When the ordin
- ordinance_amendment(fee schedule)recommended_approval— The amendment restores language regarding payment for services provided by the city planner, city engineer, and city att
- ordinance_amendment(cannabis)recommended_approval— The proposed amendment would change low-potency hemp edibles from an interim use to a permitted use in the commercial zo
- Vote: To recommend approval for the ordinance amendment relating to the fee schedulepassed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISIONER PEARO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BIES TO APPROVE PRESENTED AGENDA.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER AMES, SECONDED BY JORGENSON TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.passed
- Vote: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BIES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEWIS TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS AS DRAFTED AND THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION THAT IF THE CITY REMOVES THE FENCE FROM THE PARK, THEN A FENCE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE PROPERTY LINE WITHIN 6 MONTHS.passed
December 9, 2025 Agenda
- resolution(farmers market license)approved— Approval of Resolution 2025-XX Renewing the Farmers Market License.
- resolution(rate increase)approved— Approval of 2026 Annual Rate Increase.
March 24, 2026 Packet
- variance(lot 1 frontage)approved— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER PEARO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BIES, TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE FOR LOT 1. SIX (6) AYES. MOTION CAR
- interim_use_permit(outdoor storage)approved— MOTION BY COMMISIONER CARLSON, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN PEARO TO APPROVE THE INTERIM USE PERMIT WITH THE CONDITIONS A
- conditional_use_permit(flag lot)approved— MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BIES, SECOND BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN PEARO, TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE FLAG LOT. SI
- interim_use_permit(extended home occupation)discussed— Planner Cindy Nash presented the application for Jason Jones for an interim use permit for extended home occupations at
- comprehensive_plan_amendment(land use)approved— MOTION BY VICE CHAIRWOMAN PEARO, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BIES, TO APPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT. SIX (6) AYE
- rezoning(commercial to rural residential transition)approved— MOTION BY CHAIRMAN HAAPALA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARLSON, TO APPROVE THE REZONING FOLLOWING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN A
- Vote: Approve the comprehensive plan amendmentpassed
- Vote: Approve the variance for lot 1passed
- Vote: Approve the rezoning following the comprehensive plan amendmentpassed
- Vote: Approve the agendapassed
- Hakanson Anderson Auto-extracted— Engineering firm providing review for Palomino Estates.
- Martin Bies Auto-extracted— Asked about tire disposal and moved to approve interim use permit for tire installation.
- Shane Hybben Auto-extracted— Asked about size and structures on existing lot in Palomino Estates.
- Dan Haapala Auto-extracted— Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission who adopted the Interim Use Permit on March 24, 2026.
April 14, 2026 Meeting Packet
- resolution(service agreement)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Execution of the Service Agreement with Beck Law for Prosecuting Services
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2020-05 and Ordinance 2021-05 Pertaining to the Plumbing Code.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2023-04 Regulating Conduct of Lawful Gambling.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2020-04 Amending Chapter 5 on Street Parking.
- resolution(variance)approved— Approval of Resolution 2026-XX Approving Variance for Palomino Estates.
- resolution(summary publication)approved— Approval of Summary Publication for Ordinance 2023-02 Regulating Tetrahydrocannabinol Products.
- Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-42 approving comprehensive plan amendment for Viking Estatespassed
- Vote: 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 NWpassed
- Vote: Approve Resolution 2026-37 granting a conditional use permit for the flag lot within the plat known as Palomino Estatespassed