City Council Meeting 5-5-2025

Monday, May 5, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda and modifications

Restoration of public open forum to agenda

Extending Mr. Bole's contract

Approval of wage increase for Interim Administrator Johnson

Ordinance 2025: Nuisance definitions and excessive law enforcement services fees

Votes (2)

Reinstatement of Open Forum

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member Rainville

Approve Consent Agenda as amended

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Council Member Brian · Seconded by Council Member Rainville

Notable Quotes (3)

If you set that fee at $20,000, just a crazy high number, it will create a chilling effect. We will not see a number of calls.

Mark Alites
Ordinance 2025Discussing the risk of setting punitive rather than compensatory fees.

I would advise not to give any indication of what is and is not a mental health crisis.

Mark Alites
Liability/Mental HealthAdvising council against making liability-prone determinations at private business sites.

We know he's been very useful in the past, he's highly qualified, but we and maybe we've spoken to feel that maybe he's not necessary anymore.

Stephen Schmidt
Staff ContractsCommenting on the contract extension for Frank Bole.

People (9)

Mayor HibbenMayor

Maintains meeting order and moderates council discussions.

BrianCouncil Member

Discussed budget impacts of sheriff's contract and potential chilling effects of nuisance fees.

GlazerCouncil Member

Proposed amendments to agenda item order.

RainvilleCouncil Member

Seconded motions regarding agenda modifications.

SwensonCouncil Member

Raised concerns about mental health carve-outs and city liability.

DileiaStaff/Clerk

Read the council code of conduct.

Brandon EertResident

Advocated for the reinstatement of the public open forum.

Stephen SchmidtResident

Expressed concerns regarding contract extensions for Mr. Bole.

Places Mentioned

Bar None residential facilityCottage Grove (referenced for fee schedule)6232 191st Lane Northwest (Stephen Schmidt residence)

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Meeting of the City Council

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 2025

Amends city code to define additional nuisances and establish fees for excessive use of law enforcement services.

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City Council Meeting 5-5-2025 - Nowthen Recorder