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Votes at a glance: Nowthen council actions, Aug. 12, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal council actions on Aug. 12, 2025: consent agenda (approved, F&G removed), sheriff contract authorized (contingent on attorney edits), Wood Duck Haven plat approved, Minnesota Round Dance Council fee reduced, data-practices policy approved, dog licensing ended, dress code updated, solar-permitting grant accepted, RFP for city attorney approved, office hours changed, recycling vendor changes authorized, clerk employment agreement approved, responsible authority appointed.
The Nowthen City Council took the following formal actions on Aug. 12, 2025. This 'at-a-glance' list records motions, outcomes and next steps; details are on file with the city clerk.
- Consent agenda: Approved with items 3.F and 3.G moved to new business (motion carried). - Sheriff services contract (2026): Council authorized the mayor and interim city administrator to sign the contract, contingent on final attorney review and edits (motion carried). - Wood Duck (Wood Haven) preliminary and final plat: Resolution approving the plat was adopted (motion carried). - Roamacher subdivision concept: Presented as informational; no formal council action requested. - Minnesota Round Dance Council: Council approved a fee adjustment for use of the historic town hall; rental reduced to $50 per night for the requester (motion carried). - Data practices policy: Added to personnel policy (approved). - Dog licensing: Council voted to end the city's dog-licensing program and directed staff to update ordinances and the fee schedule (approved). - Dress code update: Council amended personnel policy to disallow generic t-shirts in office; Nowthen-branded polos/sweatshirts allowed (approved). - Solar-permitting grant (Rum River Consulting): Council approved participation; Rum River to implement system and the city to receive funds (approved). - RFP for city attorney & prosecuting attorney services: Council directed staff to draft and issue an RFP (approved). - Office hours: Council approved changing city office hours to align with neighboring municipalities (approved). - Ordinance update consultant: Council selected Collaborative Planning (Cindy Nash) to lead a zoning/shoreland update and directed staff to find funding (approved). - Administrative job descriptions: Approved (deputy clerk/finance assistant & communications specialist; administrative assistant; front desk) (approved). - City clerk employment agreement: Council approved the employment agreement as amended and directed the city attorney to finalize the draft (approved). Performance review scheduled for Sept. 16. - Recycling/fluorescent bulb vendors and fee schedule: Council authorized vendor changes and directed staff to review fees for hazardous items and heavy disposals (approved). - Responsible authority for data practices: Natalie Johnson appointed as responsible authority (approved).
If readers need the precise vote tallies, recorded motions and the final signed documents, contact the city clerk’s office; the clerk will file all adopted resolutions and contracts.
