Oak Grove City Council meeting, January 10, 2022

Motions and votes

24 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. All in favor.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. All in favor.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES. Motioned carried 4-0. Council Member Rolf abstained.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES. Motioned carried 4-0. Council Member Rolf abstained.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  • YDan Denno
  • AWeston Rolf
  • YMike Wylie
  • YPaul Tradewell
  • YJohn West

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES. Motioned carried 4-0. Council Member Rolf abstained.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesPresent: Dan Denno, Mayor Weston Rolf, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-001 ADOPTING 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-001 ADOPTING 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-001 ADOPTING 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. All in favor.

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-002 APPOINTING WESTON ROLF AS THE ACTING MAYOR. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-002 APPOINTING WESTON ROLF AS THE ACTING MAYOR. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie and Council Member West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-002 APPOINTING WESTON ROLF AS THE ACTING MAYOR. All in favor.

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-003 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S DEPOSITORIES. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Rolf opposed.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-003 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S DEPOSITORIES. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Rolf opposed.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  PassedSplit vote

  • YDan Denno
  • NWeston Rolf
  • YMike Wylie
  • YPaul Tradewell
  • YJohn West

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-003 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S DEPOSITORIES. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Rolf opposed.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesPresent: Dan Denno, Mayor Weston Rolf, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-004 DESIGNATING THE STAR TRIBUNE AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-004 DESIGNATING THE STAR TRIBUNE AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. All in favor.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-004 DESIGNATING THE STAR TRIBUNE AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. All in favor.

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TREADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TREADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS. All in favor.

  moved by West, seconded by TreadeWell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TREADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS. All in favor.

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-006 DESIGNATING CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-006 DESIGNATING CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS. All in favor.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-006 DESIGNATING CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS. All in favor.

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor.

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-008 APPOINTING BOB VOSE AS CITY ATTORNEY. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-008 APPOINTING BOB VOSE AS CITY ATTORNEY. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-008 APPOINTING BOB VOSE AS CITY ATTORNEY. All in favor.

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-009 APPOINTING SCOTT BAUMGARTNER AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-009 APPOINTING SCOTT BAUMGARTNER AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Rolf

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-009 APPOINTING SCOTT BAUMGARTNER AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. All in favor.

• M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-010 APPOINTING CHUCK SCHWARTZ AS CITY ENGINEER. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-010 APPOINTING CHUCK SCHWARTZ AS CITY ENGINEER. All in favor.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-010 APPOINTING CHUCK SCHWARTZ AS CITY ENGINEER. All in favor.

• M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Rolf

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

• M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AS THE LIAISON TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AS THE LIAISON TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AS THE LIAISON TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

• M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPOINT MAYOR DENNO AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISONS TO THE UPPER RUM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPOINT MAYOR DENNO AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISONS TO THE UPPER RUM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. All in favor.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPOINT MAYOR DENNO AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISONS TO THE UPPER RUM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. All in favor.

• M16MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY MAYOR DENNO TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISON TO THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL/FIRE LIAISON. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY MAYOR DENNO TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISON TO THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL/FIRE LIAISON. All in favor.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Denno

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY MAYOR DENNO TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISON TO THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL/FIRE LIAISON. All in favor.

• M17MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-012 APPOINTING GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-012 APPOINTING GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-012 APPOINTING GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

• M18MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-013 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-013 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-013 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

• M19MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-014 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-014 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-014 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

• M20MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

• M21MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE C. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE C. All in favor.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE C. All in favor.

• M22MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE D. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE D. All in favor.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE D. All in favor.

• M23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PAVING PETITION. All in favor.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PAVING PETITION. All in favor.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Rolf

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PAVING PETITION. All in favor.

• M24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by West

  Passed

  • YDan Denno
  • YWeston Rolf
  • YMike Wylie
  • YPaul Tradewell
  • YJohn West

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesPresent: Dan Denno, Mayor Weston Rolf, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member

Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

• Gopher bounty rate referenced as having been $1.50 since 2008 in discussion of setting 2022 gopher bounty.

  $2

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor. Passed(All in favor.)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that the bounty has been $1.50 since 2008. Prior to that it was $1.25.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor.

• Administrator estimated annual gopher bounty payout is less than $500 worth.

  $500

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor. Passed(All in favor.)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham replied that it is less than $500 worth.

What was on the agenda

40 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

1. Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll CallCall to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call

   Meeting was called to order, pledge was said, and roll call taken.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22CALL TO ORDER; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesThe Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Denno at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022. Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesPresent: Dan Denno, Mayor Weston Rolf, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member

2. 1Public Forum

   Public comment period.

   During the public forum, former Fire Chief Curt Hallerman responded to comments made at the previous meeting about fire engine repairs and the idea of refurbishing the trucks. He said he does not support refurbishing and indicated the trucks would require more than refurbishing, including a full redesign; council asked about how to determine costs and what warranties come with a new truck (noting a typical 5-year plan).

   Curt Hallerman spoke about fire engine repairs/refurbishing; council asked questions about evaluation and warranties.

   • Fire engine repairs/refurbishing

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22# 1. PUBLIC FORUM Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the clerk's record, and limit their remarks to three minutes.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCurt Hallerman, the former Fire Chief, spoke about the repairs the fire engines need in response to the comments made at the previous meeting by former Mayor, Mark Korin. He stated that he does not support refurbishing the trucks.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Wylie asked what the procedure is to have the trucks looked at to determine the cost of refurbishing. Mr. Hallerman replied that the trucks require more than just refurbishing, they would require a full redesign.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Wylie asked what type of warranty comes with purchasing a new truck. Mr. Hallerman replied that a 5-year plan is typically included.

3. 2Announcements

   Mayor and council shared announcements including COVID-19 vaccination comments and Dunlop Park sledding.

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.222. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMayor Denno voiced opposition to children receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations. Council Member Rolf mentioned that he has taken his kids sledding at Dunlop Park and they have really enjoyed it.

4. 3Setting of Regular Agenda

   Approve the agenda as presented or add/delete an item by majority vote.

   Agenda approved.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22# 3. SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA This is an opportunity to approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote of the Council members present.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. All in favor.

5. 4Approval of Council Minutes for December 13, 2021

   Approved 4-0 with Council Member Rolf abstaining.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.224. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 13, 2021p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES. Motioned carried 4-0. Council Member Rolf abstained.

6. 5Sheriff's Report for December 2021

   Lieutenant Knotz reported call statistics; council discussed dumping/trash and a recent fire.

   • Sheriff report
   • Illegal dumping

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.225. SHERIFF'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesLieutenant Knotz reported that in December there were 255 calls for service, including 1 burglary, 6 thefts, 2 damage to property, 2 DUI arrests, 1 domestic arrest, 1 warrant arrest and 19 traffic arrests.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member West mentioned that there has been an increase in people dumping their trash on the street and he inquired if anything is being done to combat this. Lieutenant Knotz replied that the community must look out for each other and if they see suspicious activity, they should call 911.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Tradewell inquired about a recent fire in Oak Grove. Lieutenant Knotz replied that he does not have the details regarding that fire but he knows that there was a substantial loss of property.

7. 6Organizational Matters

   Annual organizational resolutions and appointments.

   Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

   Council approved multiple organizational resolutions and commission appointments/liaisons.

   • 2022 organizational resolutions
   • Commission assignments

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22# 6. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERSp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 Minutes## 6. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

8. 6AResolution 22-001 Adopting 2022 Regular Council Meeting Schedule

   Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

   Approved; all in favor.

   • 2022 organizational resolutions

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22A. Resolution 22-001 Adopting 2022 Regular Council Meeting Schedulep. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-001 ADOPTING 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. All in favor.

9. 6BResolution 22-002 Appointing the Acting Mayor

   Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

   Approved appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor; all in favor.

   • 2022 organizational resolutions

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22B. Resolution 22-002 Appointing the Acting Mayorp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-002 APPOINTING WESTON ROLF AS THE ACTING MAYOR. All in favor.

10. 6CResolution 22-003 Designating the City's Depositories

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved 4-1 with Council Member Rolf opposed; depositories listed as Village Bank, Moreton Capital Markets, and 4M Fund (PMA Network).

    • 2022 organizational resolutions
    • City depositories

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22C. Resolution 22-003 Designating City Depositoriesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that the city's depositories are Village Bank, Moreton Capital Markets and 4M Fund (PMA Network). MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-003 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S DEPOSITORIES. Motion carried 4-1. Council Member Rolf opposed.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf mentioned that he believes Village Bank has become too political.

11. 6DResolution 22-004 Designating an Official Newspaper

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved designating the Star Tribune; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22D. Resolution 22-004 Designating an Official Newspaper.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that the Star Tribune provides the most publication flexibility. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-004 DESIGNATING THE STAR TRIBUNE AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. All in favor.

12. 6EResolution 22-005 Designating Official Posting Locations

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22E. Resolution 22-005 Designating Official Posting Locationsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TREADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS. All in favor.

13. 6FResolution 22-006 Designating the City's Authorized Signers

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22F. Resolution 22-006 Designating the City's Authorized Signersp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMayor Denno noted that the designated signers are usually the Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk, and the Acting Mayor, which is Weston Rolf. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-006 DESIGNATING CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS. All in favor.

14. 6GResolution 22-007 Setting the 2022 Gopher Bounty

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor (minutes text labels it as '2021 Gopher Bounty' in heading but motion says 2022).

    • 2022 organizational resolutions
    • Gopher bounty

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22G. Resolution 22-007 Setting the 2022 Gopher Bountyp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesG. Resolution 22-007 Setting the 2021 Gopher Bountyp. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that the bounty has been $1.50 since 2008. Prior to that it was $1.25.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-007 SETTING THE 2022 GOPHER BOUNTY. All in favor.

15. 6HResolution 22-008 Appointing a City Attorney

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved appointing Bob Vose; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22H. Resolution 22-008 Appointing a City Attorneyp. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-008 APPOINTING BOB VOSE AS CITY ATTORNEY. All in favor.

16. 6IResolution 22-009 Appointing a Prosecuting Attorney

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved appointing Scott Baumgartner; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22I. Resolution 22-009 Appointing a Prosecuting Attorneyp. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that Scott Baumgartner will be attending the February 28th meeting to give his annual report to the council. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-009 APPOINTING SCOTT BAUMGARTNER AS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. All in favor.

17. 6JResolution 22-010 Appointing a City Engineer

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved appointing Chuck Schwartz; all in favor.

    • 2022 organizational resolutions

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22J. Resolution 22-010 Appointing a City Engineerp. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-010 APPOINTING CHUCK SCHWARTZ AS CITY ENGINEER. All in favor.

18. 6KResolution 22-011 2022 Commission Assignments for Council Members

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Council discussed and agreed to assignments; separate motions appointed council liaisons.

    • Commission assignments

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22K. Resolution 22-011 2022 Commission Assignments for Council Membersp. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesK. Resolution 22-011 2022 Commission Assignments for Council Members The Council discussed assignments and agreed to the following:p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL AS THE LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE AS THE LIAISON TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPOINT MAYOR DENNO AND COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISONS TO THE UPPER RUM WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. All in favor.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY MAYOR DENNO TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS THE LIAISON TO THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL/FIRE LIAISON. All in favor.

19. 6LResolution 22-012 Appointing Guy Farah to the Planning Commission

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor.

    • Commission appointments

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22L. Resolution 22-012 Appointing Guy Farah to the Planning Commissionp. 3↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-012 APPOINTING GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

20. 6MResolution 22-013 Appointing Joel Tjepkes to the Planning Commission

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor.

    • Commission appointments

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22M. Resolution 22-013 Appointing Joel Tjepkes to the Planning Commissionp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-013 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.

21. 6NResolution 22-014 Appointing Gene Hodel to the Parks Commission

    Council completed its annual organizational work for 2022, approving the regular meeting schedule, appointing Weston Rolf as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and the official newspaper, setting authorized signers and the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney, prosecuting attorney, and city engineer, and approving commission appointments and council liaison assignments.

    Approved; all in favor.

    • Commission appointments

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22N. Resolution 22-014 Appointing Gene Hodel to the Parks Commissionp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-014 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION. All in favor.

22. 7Petitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries

    No items recorded under this heading in the minutes.

    No action
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22# 7. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIESp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 Minutes## 7. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIES

23. 8Consent Agenda

    Items acted upon by the Council in one motion unless removed.

    Items C and D were removed and voted separately; other consent items approved.

    • Consent agenda
    • Licenses
    • Donation
    • Recycling fund transfer
    • Claims and accounts

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22## 8. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda contains several items, which are acted upon by the Council in one motion. Upon request by any one Councilmember, City staff, or the public a consent agenda item may be removed and put on the regular agenda for discussion and consideration.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member West requested to remove item D. Council Member Rolf requested to remove item C.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE C. All in favor.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE D. All in favor.

24. 8AClaims and Accounts

    Approved as part of the consent motion for A, B and E.

    • Claims and accounts

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22A. Claims and Accountsp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

25. 8BResolution 22-015 Approving IUP renewal for Matt Lusian

    Approved as part of the consent motion for A, B and E.

    • Interim use permit renewal

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22B. Resolution 22-015 Approving IUP renewal for Matt Lusianp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

26. 8CResolution 22-016 Approving tobacco license renewal applications

    On the consent agenda, Council Member Rolf asked to remove the tobacco license renewal item for separate consideration and asked about the status of renewals for The Refuge and Mr. Vapes. Administrator Wickham said he expects both businesses to move forward but staff had not yet received their paperwork; council then approved the tobacco license renewals item.

    Removed from consent and approved separately; all in favor.

    • Tobacco license renewals

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22C. Resolution 22-016 Approving tobacco license renewal applicationsp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf requested to remove item C.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE C. All in favor.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf inquired about the status of the license renewal for The Refuge and Mr. Vapes. Administrator Wickham replied that he expects both businesses to move forward, however, Staff has not received the paperwork from them yet.

27. 8DResolution 22-017 Accepting donation to Fire Department

    Council removed the Fire Department donation item from the consent agenda and approved it separately. Council Member West publicly thanked Rox Ann and Denny Hazelton for donating $100 to the Fire Department.

    Removed from consent and approved separately; all in favor.

    • Fire Department donation

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22D. Resolution 22-017 Accepting donation to Fire Departmentp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member West requested to remove item D.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member West thanked Rox Ann and Denny Hazelton for donating $100 to the Fire Department.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE D. All in favor.

28. 8EResolution 22-018 Recycling Fund Transfer

    Approved as part of the consent motion for A, B and E.

    • Recycling fund transfer

    Consent calendar
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22E. Resolution 22-018 Recycling Fund Transferp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, AND E. All in favor.

29. 9Consulting Engineer

    Council considered a paving petition feasibility study and received engineer updates.

    • Street paving petition
    • Engineer updates

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.229. CONSULTING ENGINEERp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 Minutes## 9. CONSULTING ENGINEER

30. 9AResolution 22-019 Paving Petition 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW, Orchid St. NW

    Council heard an overview of a proposed paving project covering 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW, and Orchid St NW, including that a neighborhood meeting was held and that signatures were received from 51% of residents along the road segment. Council approved moving forward with a feasibility study. Public comments included a question about next steps and a resident stating he did not sign the petition and is not interested in paved roads in his neighborhood.

    Approved feasibility study for the paving petition; all in favor.

    • Paving petition feasibility study

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22A. Resolution 22-019 Paving Petition 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW, Orchid St. NWp. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesEngineer Schwartz provided an overview of the proposed paving project that would include 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW, and Orchid St NW. He noted that Staff held a neighborhood meeting on October 18, 2021, and it was very well attended by the property owners that received a notice of the paving petition. He recommended m…p. 4↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PAVING PETITION. All in favor.p. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMayor Denno inquired if anyone in the audience wanted to make a comment on the paving petition. Gene Hodel, 19828 Orchid St NW, asked Engineer Schwartz what the next step is if the petition moves forward. Engineer Schwartz replied that they would begin the feasibility study. Brent Lindenberg, 20181 Vintage Dr NW, noted…

31. 9BEngineer Updates

    Engineer reported work on 217th and 207th Ave NW, soil borings, and upcoming street maintenance recommendations.

    • Street projects
    • Soil borings
    • 2022 street maintenance

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22B. Engineer Updatesp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesEngineer Schwartz noted that they have continued to work on 217th and 207th Ave NW. They have ordered soil borings to make sure there is enough gravel below the roads to repave them. He added that he and Director Anderson have been discussing the 2022 street maintenance projects and they will bring forward recommendati…

32. 10Fire Department

    No Fire Department business recorded under this heading in the minutes.

    No action
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2210. FIRE DEPARTMENTp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 Minutes## 10. FIRE DEPARTMENT

33. 11Public Works Department

    Administrator reported plowing and rink maintenance; signs planned to keep motorists off the ice.

    • Skating rink maintenance

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2211. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham mentioned that Public Works has been busy plowing and maintaining the skating rink. He noted that they have had issues with people driving across the rink so Director Anderson will be putting up signs to keep motorists off the ice.

34. 12Parks

    Council and public comments on Dunlop Park trees and appreciation for parks projects, including pickle ball courts and a Veterans War Memorial concept mentioned as ongoing work.

    • Dunlop Park trees
    • Parks projects

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2212. PARKSp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf mentioned that there are three small pine trees coming up at Dunlop Park in between the parking lot and the sledding hill. He suggested moving them in the Spring so they will not obstruct the view of the hill from the people watching their kids from the vehicle.p. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesGene Hodel 19828 Orchid St NW, voiced appreciation to the Parks Commission, City Council and Staff for working together to complete parks projects. He mentioned that in the past year they have improved walking trails and maintained playground equipment. There has been trash clean up and increased security measures impl…

35. 13Planning Department

    Administrator noted ADU draft ordinance posted and upcoming Planning Commission public hearing.

    • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2213. PLANNING DEPARTMENTp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham mentioned that the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) draft ordinance has been posted on the website and will be published in the upcoming newsletter. After that, the planning commission will hold a public hearing in February or March of this year.

36. 14City Administrator Updates & Discussion Items

    Council discussed URRWMO JPA/funding formula and received administrator updates (Lake George sewer connections, Pheasants on Ice event, and upcoming discussion on decommissioned sewer site).

    • URRWMO JPA/funding formula
    • Lake George sewer connections
    • Decommissioned sewer site at The Ponds

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2214. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMSp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 Minutes## 14. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS A. URRWMO Updatep. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham noted that the Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization (URRWMO) has recommended changes to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and he has provided a copy of those for the council to review. The City of Ham Lake has requested a change to the funding formula. The URRWMO has requested feedback…p. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Tradewell suggested having the votes weigh more depending on the land percent the city has in the watershed. The council agreed to change the funding formula but would like to discuss the vote percentage.p. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham provided an update on the outstanding Lake George sewer connections. He noted that 7 of the 9 property owners have plans in place but 2 do not. Staff will be sending a letter to residents requesting an update on their project.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesUtility billing was sent to The Ponds residents with a note informing them that the council will be discussing what to do with the decommissioned sewer site at the meeting on January 31st. Administrator Wickham noted that he would ask the city attorney to attend the meeting to answer any questions.

37. 14AURRWMO Update

    Administrator Wickham reported that the Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization recommended changes to its Joint Powers Agreement and that Ham Lake requested a change to the funding formula. Council discussed feedback, with Council Member Tradewell suggesting votes be weighted more based on the land percentage in the watershed; council agreed to change the funding formula but wanted further discussion of the vote percentage.

    Council discussed changes to URRWMO JPA and Ham Lake request to change funding formula; council agreed to change funding formula and wants further discussion on vote percentage.

    • URRWMO JPA/funding formula

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22A. URRWMO Updatep. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesThe City of Ham Lake has requested a change to the funding formula. The URRWMO has requested feedback from the council.p. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesThe council agreed to change the funding formula but would like to discuss the vote percentage.

38. 14BAdministrator Updates

    Updates included Lake George sewer connections, Pheasants on Ice event, and January 31 discussion of decommissioned sewer site with city attorney requested to attend.

    • Lake George sewer connections
    • Decommissioned sewer site at The Ponds

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22B. Administrator Updatesp. 5↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham provided an update on the outstanding Lake George sewer connections. He noted that 7 of the 9 property owners have plans in place but 2 do not. Staff will be sending a letter to residents requesting an update on their project.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesThe Pheasants Forever will be having their 6th Annual Pheasants on Ice event at Lake George on February 5th from 11:00-2:00. On-site registration begins at 8:30 am at the Lake George boat landing.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesUtility billing was sent to The Ponds residents with a note informing them that the council will be discussing what to do with the decommissioned sewer site at the meeting on January 31st.

39. 15Mayor/Council Requests/Updates

    Discussion included cul-de-sac maintenance, thanks to Public Works, Eidelweiss St NW property prosecution update, and suggestion to post meeting recordings to YouTube; mayor announced February 1 caucuses and next meeting date.

    • Cul-de-sac maintenance
    • Eidelweiss St NW property
    • Meeting recordings/YouTube
    • Caucuses

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2215. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 31, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Wylie inquired about the new style of cul de sacs that were built in Sadie's Cove and Farmstead North. He asked how the middle of the circle would be maintained.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member West asked for an update on the Eidelweiss St NW property. Administrator Wickham replied that the matter has been turned over to the prosecuting attorney and the property owners were cited for misdemeanor offenses.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf mentioned that he has been contacted by a resident regarding the city meeting recordings. The resident suggested adding the meetings to a YouTube channel. Administrator Wickham replied that he would be happy to speak with the resident to find out more about the issue.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMayor Denno announced that caucuses will be held on February 1st, and you can find the location for each on the secretary of state's website. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 31, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

40. 16Adjournment

    Adjourned at 8:48 p.m. (motion carried 5-0).

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 01.10.2216. ADJOURNMENTp. 6↗Oak Grove — 01.10.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

Alternatives considered

Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.

• Fire apparatus plan (refurbish vs more extensive work/new truck)

  rejected

  Refurbishing the trucks

  Why: Hallerman said he does not support refurbishing and stated the trucks would require more than refurbishing, including a full redesign.

  Raised by Curt Hallerman

• URRWMO governance and funding changes

  under study

  Having the votes weigh more depending on the land percent the city has in the watershed

  Why: Council agreed to change the funding formula but wanted to discuss the vote percentage.

  Raised by Council Member Tradewell

• Public meeting access and archiving

  mentioned only

  Adding the meetings to a YouTube channel

  Why: Administrator Wickham said he would speak with the resident to learn more; no action recorded.

  Raised by A resident (as relayed by Council Member Rolf)

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