Nowthen City Council — Transcript
Monday, August 24, 2026
Park Equipment and Potential County Deals
City Responsibility for Holding Pond Maintenance
Street Signs and City Control over Speed Limits
Security Camera System Review and Savings
Fire Department Budget Comparison and Future Needs
Feasibility of In-House Fertilizer and Herbicide Application
Public Works and Parks Department Budget Adjustments and Capital Projects
Preliminary General Fund Levy and Employee Wage Analysis
Law Enforcement Services Contract with Anoka County
Farmers Market and Community Events Budget
Votes (1)
Approval of Resolution Adopting Data Practices Policies
Dissent: None recorded.
Moved by Council member Brian [0:08:44] · Seconded by Unknown [0:08:45]
The council discussed the need to adopt two state-required data practices policies: one for public information requests (no ID needed) and another for data subjects requesting personal files (ID required). City Clerk Miss Johnson clarified the differences and the legal requirement confirmed by Attorney Ruthie, noting the August 1st deadline for adoption. Clarification was also provided on the page numbers for each policy within the provided documents.
Notable Quotes (2)
So there are two policies. One is for if just someone in the public is looking for information they don't have to provide an ID. But if a past employee or somebody is asking for personal information that could contain their social security number, their phone number, something like that, they do have to provide ID and it could be a driver's license. It could be their passport. Could be something like that.
Nope, it's required by law. We have to have both of these. We are actually supposed to have it done by August 1st.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Resolution approving the city's data practices policies.
Policy requiring ID for individuals requesting their personal information from the city.
Policy for public data requests, not requiring ID.
Document addressing various questions and budget adjustments.
Long-term plan for equipment replacement and debt issuance.
Map provided by Anoka County detailing existing city speed limits.
Survey or inquiry from the League of Minnesota Cities regarding average COLA across cities.