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City of Nowthen

Council member / staff

Martin Bies

Also known as: Bies, Marty Bies, Marty Bios, Martin H Bies, Commissioner Bies, Member Bies, Commissioner Marty Bies, Commissioner Martin Bies

Aye

192

Nay

6

Abstain

0

Total recorded vote lines: 224.

Arguments & rationale (0)

    Speaking turns (16)

    • discussionAug 26, 2025
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      Asked for clarification on interim use permit requirement if ordinance amendment approved.

    • discussionSep 23, 2025
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      Asked for clarification on interim use permit process if ordinance amendment approved.

    • discussionJul 22, 2025
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      Made motion to approve the minutes from February 25 and March 25, 2025.

    • discussionSep 23, 2025
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      Asked for clarification on interim use permit requirement if ordinance amendment approved.

    • discussionDec 23, 2025
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      Seconded the motion to approve the October 28, 2025 minutes.

    • discussionDec 23, 2025
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      Asked about timeline requirements for minor subdivisions on the same property.

    • discussionFeb 24, 2026
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      Nominated Commissioner Pearo for Chair position.

    • discussionFeb 24, 2026
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      Seconded the motion to recommend approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Policy.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Inquired about odor issues and enforcement mechanisms for odor complaints.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Noted modest variance request and developer's good faith effort.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Seconded motion to approve Interim Use Permit for Jones.

    • discussionApr 28, 2026
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      Appreciated developer's flexibility in adjusting lot lines for variance.

    • discussionDec 23, 2025
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      Seconded motions to approve agenda and interim use permit and variance; moved to recommend approval of ordinance amendment.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Concurred with top three candidates and noted all five showed good qualities.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Moved to approve Interim Use Permit for Fossum with amended conditions.

    • discussionMar 24, 2026
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      Seconded motion to establish Planning Commission member selection process with work sessions.