Timeline

1. Packet Oct 24, 2023

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-10-24)

   • Vote: MOTION BY JORGENSEN, SECOND BY BIES TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.passed
   • Vote: Discussion, continued: Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Ordinance. Consider changes to the City's septic ordinance.
   • Vote: approve the findings & recommendation accessory building variance with conditionspassed
   • Vote: approve the findings & recommendation accessory building variance with conditionspassed
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Deputy Clerk of Nowthen
   • Vice Chairwoman Pearo Auto-extracted— Commissioner who seconded the motion to approve the accessory building variance after the second public hearing.
   • Martin Bies Auto-extracted— Commissioner Bies
   • Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission
2. Packet Nov 28, 2023

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2023-11-28)

   • Vote: Motion to approve the preliminary plat of MacKenzie Hills and the CUP for deferral of street paving requirementspassed
   • Vote: Motion to continue the public hearing for Nowthen Pastures Preliminary Plat to November 28, 2023passed
   • Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission
   • Dan Haapala Auto-extracted— Planning and Zoning Commission Member
   • Martin Bies Auto-extracted— Commissioner Bies
   • Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission
3. Packet Apr 23, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-04-23)

   • Vote: Amend minutes to list names for voting and correct the number to 7passed
   • Vote: Continue public hearing until next meeting April 23, 2024passed
   • Vote: Approve the amended agenda for tonight's meetingpassed
   • Vote: Send ordinance amendment related to home occupations to City Council for approvalpassed
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— City Clerk of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, attested the minutes on April 23, 2024.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— Scott Lehner, City Administrator
4. Minutes May 28, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Minutes (2024-05-28)

   • Vote: MOTION BY AMES, SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO TABLE THIS REQUEST AND EXTEND IT TO JULY 23, 2023.
   • Vote: MOTION BY PEARO, SECOND BY HAAPALA TO APPROVE THE 3RD PARTY CONSULTANT ORDINANCE WITH THE ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY PLANNER NASH TO THE FEE SCHEDULE AS DISCUSSED.passed
   • Vote: MOTION BY AMES, SECOND BY LARSON TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FLAG LOT.passed
   • Vote: MOTION BY PEARO, SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO TABLE THE TOPIC TO NEXT MEETING DUE TO RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO DISCUSS AND ALSO WANTING CITY ATTORNEY'S RESPONSES TO THE AMENDMENT.
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Reviewed CUP for Petersen Acres and other agenda items.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— Attested the meeting minutes as City Administrator.
   • Dale Ames Auto-extracted— Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, called the meeting to order.
   • Pavel Lachei Auto-extracted— Homeowner requesting variance for accessory structure.
5. Packet May 28, 2024

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   Meeting Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-05-28)

   • Vote: MOTION BY HAAPALA, SECOND BY JORGENSEN TO APROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR NOWTHEN PASTURES WITH CORRECTIONS MADE TO PAGE 118 AND 134 TO REFLECT NOWTHEN PASTURES (INSTEAD OF PETERSON ACRES).passed
   • Vote: Approve the meeting minutes for March 26, 2024passed
   • Vote: Adopt all changes to the Policy of Planning and Zoning Commission and send to City Council for approvalpassed
   • Vote: recommend denial of variancefailed
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, recipient of the planning review comments.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— cc: Scott Lehner, City Administrator
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator, attested the adoption of findings on May 28, 2024
6. Minutes Jun 11, 2024

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   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
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Stated that an ordinance would help limit questions from non-serious residents and non-residents.
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Council member who seconded the motion to approve the transition of IT services.
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Rainville, Breyen, Fladebo, and Alders.
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Volunteered to meet with attorney Ruppe, Planner Nash, Engineer Nelson, Anoka County, and the Drydens.
7. Packet Jun 11, 2024

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   Meeting City Council Meeting — Agenda Packet (2024-06-11)

   • Vote: Adjourn the meetingpassed
   • Vote: MOTION BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BRYEN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-XX AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATOR LEHNER TO OFFER QUALIFIED CANIDATES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (2) SEASONAL SUMMER PUBLIC WORKS STAFF.passed
   • Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE SECONDED BY BREYEN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.passed
   • Vote: approve resolution 2024-XX shifting direct reporting of the Nowthen Fire Department and Fire Chief to the City Administratorpassed
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner Nash, who provided reports on the Mackenzie Hills final plat and Nowthen Pastures preliminary plat, and discussed development conditions.
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner Cindy Nash
   • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— Cindy Nash, City Planner
   • Harold Jorgensen Auto-extracted— Mr. Jorgenson purchased the western 40 acres
8. Packet Jul 9, 2024

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   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.
   • Harold Jorgensen Auto-extracted— Mr. Jorgenson
   • Jason Alders Auto-extracted— Present: Mayor Pilon, Council Members Fladebo, Breyen, Alders.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen, signed the resolution approving the preliminary plat.
   • Scott Lehner Auto-extracted— City Administrator of Nowthen.
9. Packet Jun 10, 2025

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   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
   • Anoka County Auto-extracted— Opioid Presentation by Patti Constant from Anoka County.
   • Lieutenant Jacobson Auto-extracted— Mentioned in Sheriff's Department report regarding traffic enforcement.
   • Joseph Glaze Auto-extracted— Joe Glaze is the Maintenance Supervisor and contact person for the City of Nowthen related to the striping project.
   • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— Natalie Johnson is the Interim City Administrator who signed the resolutions and submitted the council action request.
10. Packet Feb 10, 2026

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    February 10, 2026 Packet

    • contract(legal services)proposed— Proposal submitted by Berglund, Baumgartner & Glaser, LLC for legal services to the City of Nowthen.
    • contract(prosecution services)proposed— Proposal submitted to City Clerk Natalie Johnson for prosecution and civil attorney services.
    • ordinance_amendment(zoning ordinances)pending— Review and update zoning regulations to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with community goals.
    • other(iup/cup audit)pending— Determine active & inactive IUP/CUP recorded on properties. Remove any that are no longer active.
    • ordinance_amendment(atv ordinance)pending— Review and revise ATV regulations to address safety, enforcement, and community concerns.
    • other(wage step charts)pending— Update wage schedules to support compensation planning and budget development.
    • Vote: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GLASER, TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMENDED WITH ADDING 9H AND 9I AND MOVING 4D TO 9J.passed
    • Vote: Approve the 2026 meeting schedule with the amended date for Augustpassed
    • Vote: Approve amended consent agendapassed
    • Vote: Motion to not fly the Minnesota State Flag at the City of Nowthen Offices and Historic Town Hallfailed
    • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner for the City of Nowthen who can confirm Couri & Ruppe's responsiveness.
    • Natalie Johnson Auto-extracted— City Clerk of Nowthen who attested Resolution 2026-XX.
    • Petersen Acres Auto-extracted— Project for which the city approved release of funds by resolution.
    • Cindy Nash Auto-extracted— City Planner who submitted the annual review of Planning and Zoning Commission policy.