City of Nowthen 5-13-2025 City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Approval of agenda amendments
Public forum comments
2024 Audit results presentation
Opioid prevention and settlement funding update
Areas of Interest (5)
- Proposed city overtime policy change to include PTO in calculations faces significant public opposition due to budget concerns.
- 2024 audit identifies 'material weakness' in internal controls due to lack of segregation of accounting duties.
- Resident challenges city on wetland/easement restrictions, claiming DNR contradicts city's classification of land.
- City Council member acknowledges volunteering in staff office, sparking debate over interaction between staff and council.
- Opioid settlement funding strategy update for Anoka County highlights trends in local overdose statistics.
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda as amended
Moved by Council Member Glazer · Seconded by Mayor
Approval of the consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Rainville · Seconded by Council Member Swinson
Notable Quotes (2)
This proposal is financially irresponsible for a city of our size and limited resources.
There was one finding that is at a material weakness level. That's the most severe level of internal control deficiency.
People (6)
NatalieCity OfficialCoordinates council meetings and agenda items.
Coordinates council meetings and agenda items.
Paul JohnsonResidentSpoke about property development issues on wetlands/easements.
1 quote
Spoke about property development issues on wetlands/easements.
“I built my wall on wetlands and that being said, I went to the DNR first where the city says the wetland in question is the state protected public water basin.”
Explaining zoning/construction permit issues.
SteveResidentCriticized city spending and staff overtime policies.
1 quote
Criticized city spending and staff overtime policies.
“You don't pay overtime on a daily basis. That's absolutely ridiculous.”
Commenting on proposed overtime policy changes.
Paula CoffeeResidentExpressed opposition to proposed changes in overtime policy.
1 quote
Expressed opposition to proposed changes in overtime policy.
“Including paid time off, PTO and holiday hours in overtime calculations is costly and an unnecessary shift.”
Critique of the financial impact of the proposed policy.
AndyAuditorPresented the 2024 audit results for the city.
1 quote
Presented the 2024 audit results for the city.
“Happy to report that we're issuing a clean or an unmodified opinion which is the best that we can give as your auditor.”
Summarizing the audit report results.
Patty ConstantOpioid Prevention SpecialistPresented opioid prevention and settlement funding strategies.
1 quote
Presented opioid prevention and settlement funding strategies.
“For every fatal opioid overdose, they estimate that there are at least 13 non-fatal overdoses.”
Highlighting the scale of drug-related incidents in Anoka County.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- May 13th, 6 PM
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Establishing ad hoc committees