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2020-06-09
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One-line summary
Council approved the agenda and a large consent agenda, received the 2019 audit report and approved the annual reporting form submission and hiring the auditor for the 2020 audit, heard the Sheriff’s report and an update from the city prosecutor, discussed a Senator Benson Zoom call about county funding and city logo ideas, then adjourned.
24 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.
1Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:06 pm; roll call/attendees listed; agenda approved.
Agenda was approved by motion during Call to Order.
2Consent Agenda
Items (a) through (q), including minutes, treasurer’s report/claims, multiple resolutions (election judges, liquor licenses, reimbursement intent, assessment prep, comp plan adoption, liquor fee refund, budget amendments), variances, ordinance, and policies/memos.
Consent agenda approved by motion; individual sub-items treated as consent_calendar.
2aApprove Meeting Minutes of 05-12-2020
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2bFinancial Report: Approve Treasurer's Report, and Claims dated May 13, 2020 through June 2, 2020
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2cApprove Resolution 2020-23 Appointing Election Judges
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2dApprove Resolution 2020-24 Liquor Licenses for The Long Horn Group #2 LLC, dba Bootleggers Saloon & Eatery
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2eApprove Resolution 2020-25 Burns Bottle Shop and Northwoods Bar & Grill
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2fApprove Resolution 2020-27 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
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2gApprove Resolution 2020-28 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparations of Proposed Assessment and Notice of Assessment Hearing
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2hApprove Resolution 2020-31 Declaring Costs to be Assessed & Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment & Notice of Assessment Hearing
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2iApprove Resolution 2020-32 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
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2jApprove Video Surveillance Camera Policy, reviewed by Attorney Ruppe
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2kApprove Clerk's Memo: City Office Lobby Improvements
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2lApprove Resolution 2020-33 2040 Comprehensive Plan Adoption
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2mApprove Resolution 2020-34 Authorizing a 25% Refund of the Annual Fee for the 2019-2020 On-Sale Liquor License Holders
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2nApprove Resolution 2020-35 & 2020-38 Amending Budget for the Year 2020
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2oApprove Variance, 5434 Verde Valley Road, to allow construction of a new home and accessory building 59.3 feet from the centerline of Verde Valley Road
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2pApprove Variance, Lot 1, Block 1 Glory Meadows, for approval of a 25-foot Variance to allow construction of a new home and accessory building 95 feet from the centerline of 183rd Ave.
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
2qApprove Ordinance 2020-02 Street Construction Standards
Approved as part of the consent agenda.
3Audit Report
Auditor presented 2019 audited financial statements; council approved (1) submittal deadline item and (2) hiring auditor for 2020 audit.
Two approval motions were recorded under Audit Report.
4Sheriff's Report
Sergeant reported calls for service and notable incidents; answered questions; encouraged residents to call about suspicious activity.
No motion recorded for the Sheriff’s report.
5Glaser Law Office - Kurt Glaser
Prosecuting attorney introduced himself, discussed COVID-19 court operations and invoicing detail requests; planned future reporting to council.
No motion recorded for this item.
6Introduction of New Items
Senator Benson Zoom call about funding; city logo ideas and sign work.
No motion recorded for new items.
7Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Adjournment by motion.
What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Consent agenda approvals (Resolutions 2020-23, 2020-24, 2020-25, 2020-27, 2020-28, 2020-31, 2020-32, 2020-33, 2020-34, 2020-35 & 2020-38; policies, variances, Ordinance 2020-02)
Council approved the full consent agenda in one motion, which included prior meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report and claims, appointment of election judges, liquor license approvals, several assessment and bond reimbursement intent resolutions, adoption of the 2040 comprehensive plan, a 25% refund for 2019–2020 on-sale liquor license annual fees, 2020 budget amendments, two variances (5434 Verde Valley Road and Glory Meadows), a video surveillance camera policy, city office lobby improvements memo, and Ordinance 2020-02 street construction standards.
Agenda: 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 2i, 2j, 2k, 2l, 2m, 2n, 2o, 2p, 2q. Motions: M2. Speakers: BREYEN, BLAKE.
2019 audit report and 2020 audit engagement
The city auditor explained the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019. Council then approved an item related to the Annual Financial Reporting Form (with June 30, 2020 noted as the submittal deadline) and separately approved hiring Mike Pofahl for the 2020 audit.
Agenda: 3. Motions: M3, M4. Speakers: Pofahl, RAINVILLE, BREYEN, BLAKE.
Anoka County Sheriff’s report (May calls for service and incidents)
The Sheriff’s Office reported May activity including 155 calls for service and discussed several incidents, including a DUI arrest and an assault on staff at the Bar None facility, and encouraged residents to call when they see suspicious activity. No council action was recorded.
Agenda: 4. Speakers: Slavik.
Glaser Law Office / city prosecution during COVID-19 and invoicing detail
Prosecuting attorney Kurt Glaser introduced himself, described how court operations were limited during COVID-19 (with serious matters prioritized and a backlog of traffic cases), and discussed the council’s expectations about prosecution and warnings. The mayor and council members asked about invoicing and requested more detail; Glaser said more billing detail could be provided but would have a cost, and he agreed to return in spring with an annual report, with the mayor requesting twice-yearly appearances.
Agenda: 5. Speakers: Glaser, Pilon, Rainville.
Senator Benson Zoom call and city logo ideas
Council heard that Senator Benson would host a Zoom call on June 10 about allocating $31 million coming to Anoka County, and the clerk would send council the information. Council Member Greenberg shared new ideas for a city logo, and the clerk and Greenberg planned to work together on a new sign incorporating the logo.
Agenda: 6. Speakers: Benson, Streich, Greenberg.
5 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION TO APPROVE TONIGHT'S AGENDA BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY RAINVILLE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by RAINVILLE
ALL IN FAVOR
M2MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA BY BREYEN, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by BREYEN, seconded by BLAKE
ALL IN FAVOR
M3MOTION TO APPROVE BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BREYEN, ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by RAINVILLE, seconded by BREYEN
ALL IN FAVOR
M4MOTION TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MIKE POFAHL FOR THE 2020 AUDIT BY RAINVILLE, SECOND BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by RAINVILLE, seconded by BLAKE
ALL IN FAVOR
M5MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:52 PM BY RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY BLAKE; ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CARRIED.
moved by RAINVILLE, seconded by BLAKE
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
Funding coming to Anoka County mentioned for a Senator Benson Zoom call.
revenue · Anoka County funding (Senator Benson Zoom call)
$31,000,000
inflow
Council approval status: not yet on record.
F2
Rate of refund authorized by Resolution 2020-34 (annual fee refund for 2019-2020 on-sale liquor licenses).
rate · Liquor license fee refund percentage
$0.25
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Every document and recording archived for this meeting.
Meeting City Council Meeting — Minutes (2020-06-09)
Minutes · 2020-06-09
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Meeting recording
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