Monday, January 31, 2022
What happened
Council approved multiple consent items (including rezones/plats and a snowplow agreement), vacated a utility/drainage easement in Viking Bluffs, requested a price opinion to potentially sell The Ponds wastewater property, approved fire department retirements/promotions and tube heater purchase (not to exceed $7,550), tabled advisory commission pay, and adjourned 3-1.
11 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.
moved by ROLF, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by ROLF
All in favor.
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-030 VACATING THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON OUTLOT A AND LOT 1 BLOCK 1 OF VIKING BLUFFS. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-030 VACATING THE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ON OUTLOT A AND LOT 1 BLOCK 1 OF VIKING BLUFFS. All in favor.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M4MOTION MADE BY MAYOR DENNO, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO REQUEST A PRICE OPINION ON THE VACANT LAND. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR DENNO, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO REQUEST A PRICE OPINION ON THE VACANT LAND. All in favor.
moved by DENNO, seconded by ROLF
All in favor.
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, C, D, E, G AND H. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE A, B, C, D, E, G AND H. All in favor.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE F. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE F. All in favor.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
All in favor.
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTIONS 22-023, 22-024, 22-025, AND 22-026. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTIONS 22-023, 22-024, 22-025, AND 22-026. All in favor.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT BRADLEY JOHNSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPOINT BRADLEY JOHNSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. All in favor.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by ROLF
All in favor.
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-028 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TUBE HEATERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,550. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-028 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TUBE HEATERS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,550. All in favor.
moved by WEST, seconded by ROLF
All in favor.
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO TABLE RESOLUTION 22-029 ADVISORY COMMISSION PAY. All in favor.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO TABLE RESOLUTION 22-029 ADVISORY COMMISSION PAY. All in favor.
moved by ROLF, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 3-1. Council Member West opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 3-1. Council Member West opposed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by ROLF
Motion carried 3-1. Council Member West opposed.
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.
Purchase of tube heaters for the public works cold storage building; authorized amount not to exceed $7,550.
$7,550
30 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1PUBLIC FORUM
Speakers limited to three minutes; state name and address for the clerk's record.
Public comments included requests for updates on the Klimok residence and paving petition status.
2ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor voiced opposition to children receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by majority vote.
Agenda approved; snowplow agreement added as consent item H.
4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JANUARY 10, 2022
Approved work session and regular meeting minutes.
5ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES
Parks Commission (Jan 19, 2022) and Planning Commission (Jan 20, 2022).
Council acknowledged receipt of commission minutes.
6APublic Hearing: Easement Vacation - Rademacher
Council held a public hearing and then adopted a resolution vacating a drainage and utility easement on Outlot A and Lot 1 Block 1 of Viking Bluffs. Staff explained it relates to combining and replatting land described as the future site of Bill's Superette and a new corporate office, and the engineer reported no issues with the application.
Resolution 22-030 adopted vacating drainage and utility easement on Outlot A and Lot 1 Block 1 of Viking Bluffs.
7A4th Quarter Financial Report - MaryEllen Stuk, Abdo
Presentation given; council discussion included fire department truck timing and sheriff fines/forfeitures.
7BConsider selling The Ponds Wastewater Treatment Plant Property
Council discussed whether to sell the former wastewater facility land at The Ponds, including legal authority to sell with restrictions and neighbors' views both for selling (with building standards and a park) and for keeping the property. Staff reported an interfund loan originally $301,000 with a $135,000 balance and an estimated $300,000 cost to seed the pond to control dust if the city keeps it; council voted to request a price opinion on the vacant land as the next step.
Council requested a price opinion on the vacant land as a next step; discussion included interfund loan balance and maintenance estimate.
8AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8BConsent Agenda: Ordinance 22-01 approving Rezone Dziuk Acres
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8CConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-018 approving Preliminary and Final Plat of Dziuk Acres
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8DConsent Agenda: Ordinance 22-02 approving Rezone for Susan M Burman Family Trust
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8EConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-019 approving Preliminary and Final Plat of R and M Industrial Park
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8FConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-020 accepting the resignation of Wayne Lee from Planning Commission
After accepting Wayne Lee's resignation from the Planning Commission (removed from the consent agenda for a separate vote), council heard from applicant Brad Johnson and voted to appoint Bradley Johnson to the planning commission for the remainder of Wayne Lee's term.
Item F was removed from consent and approved by separate motion.
8GConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-021 approving tobacco license renewals
Approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
8HConsent Agenda: Snowplow Agreement with Premier Estates
Added at meeting as consent item H and approved under consent motion for A, B, C, D, E, G, H.
9A2022 Street Improvement Project - approve project scope and authorize advertisement for bids
Council agreed to move forward with getting bids; no motion text recorded in minutes.
10AFire Department: 2021 Year in Review Presentation
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Chief presented the 2021 Year in Review.
10BFire Department: Updated Rules and Regulations
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Updated rules/regulations discussed as part of command structure change tied to assistant chief promotions approved via resolutions 22-023 through 22-026.
10CFire Department: Resolution 22-023 accepting the retirement of Tom Hackbarth
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Approved as part of grouped motion on resolutions 22-023 to 22-026.
10DFire Department: Resolution 22-024 accepting the retirement of Steve Lieder/Leider
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Approved as part of grouped motion on resolutions 22-023 to 22-026; minutes spell the name 'Steve Leider'.
10EFire Department: Resolution 22-025 accepting the retirement of Chris Johnson
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Approved as part of grouped motion on resolutions 22-023 to 22-026.
10FFire Department: Resolution 22-026 changing the status of Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs at Station 1 and 2
The fire chief reported three retirements and described updated rules and regulations and a changed command structure that led to promoting Wayne McNally and Nathan Johnson to Assistant Fire Chiefs with specified oversight duties. Council approved resolutions accepting the retirements and changing the status of the assistant chiefs, and it was also noted the department was not awarded a grant it applied for.
Approved as part of grouped motion on resolutions 22-023 to 22-026.
11APlanning: Resolution 22-027 appointing a Planning Commissioner
After accepting Wayne Lee's resignation from the Planning Commission (removed from the consent agenda for a separate vote), council heard from applicant Brad Johnson and voted to appoint Bradley Johnson to the planning commission for the remainder of Wayne Lee's term.
Bradley Johnson appointed to remainder of Wayne Lee's term.
12APublic Works Department: Resolution 22-028 authorizing purchase of Tube Heaters
Public Works described the need for tube heaters at the cold storage building, and council approved Resolution 22-028 authorizing the purchase with an amount not to exceed $7,550.
Approved purchase not to exceed $7,550.
13ATTORNEY
City attorney offered to answer questions and commented on administrator communication.
14ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 22-029 Advisory Commission Pay
Council chose not to decide advisory commission pay at this meeting and tabled Resolution 22-029 until the full council is present.
Tabled until full council is present.
14BAdministrator Updates
Updates included newsletter mailing, planning commission meeting topics (trucking application, potential Anoka County traffic study, ADU hearing, road frontage reduction), and a proposed League of Minnesota Cities resolution on local zoning control.
15MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
Next regular meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Included thanks for financial report presentation and caucus announcement.
16ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:43 p.m. on a 3-1 vote; Council Member West opposed.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
The Ponds Wastewater Treatment Plant property
mentioned onlyHold onto the property until a need is found for it (instead of selling)
Cost comparison: "the loan amount was originally $301,000 and the current balance is $135,000" and "the estimate for that is approximately $300,000" (to seed the pond to keep dust down if keeping the land)
Why: Resident requested the city keep the property; council action recorded was only to request a price opinion on the land.
Raised by Greg Goetze
Planning commission trucking application (upcoming)
under studyHave Anoka County do a traffic study on Viking Blvd NW before allowing the application to move forward
Why: Planning commission "is hoping" for a traffic study; staff contacted Anoka County and will forward response.
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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