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Oak Grove City Council meeting, March 28, 2022
City Council
Monday, March 28, 2022
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes; handled consent items (with Claims & Accounts separated due to a conflict/abstention); approved multiple street project plan/bid advertisements and state-aid street revisions; approved a minor subdivision and agreed to sell Outlot B for $100 plus costs; and awarded a $7,800 Fire Station 1 facility needs study.
Motions and votes
11 motions on the record.
M1TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.
M2TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by ROLF, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.
M3TO APPROVE B AND C.
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TO
APPROVE B AND C.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE B AND C. All in favor.
M4TO APPROVE A.
Exact transcript text
TO
APPROVE A.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
Passed
AWest
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE A. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member West abstained.
M5TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-052 APPROVING 198TH AVENUE NW, 199TH AVENUE NW & ORCHID STREET NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID.
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TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-052 APPROVING 198TH AVENUE NW, 199TH AVENUE NW & ORCHID
STREET NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
Passed
All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-052 APPROVING 198TH AVENUE NW, 199TH AVENUE NW & ORCHID STREET NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
M6TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-053 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID.
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TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-053 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR
BID.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
Passed
All in favor.
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-053 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
M7TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-054 APPROVING 217TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID.
Exact transcript text
TO ADOPT
RESOLUTION 22-054 APPROVING 217TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
Passed
All in favor.
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-054 APPROVING 217TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
M8TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-055 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS.
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TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-055 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-055 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS. All in favor.
M9TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-056 APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR KORIN.
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TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-056 APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR KORIN.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-056 APPROVING MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR KORIN. All in favor.
M10TO AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,800.
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TO
AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,800.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
Passed
All in favor.
p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,800. All in favor.
M11TO ADJOURN.
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TO
ADJOURN.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST
Passed
Motion carried 5-0.
p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
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.
Allina Health training invoice discussed under Claims and Accounts (for EMT training for firefighters).
$6,000
Motion TO
APPROVE A.Passed(Motion carried 4-0. Council Member West abstained.)
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesCouncil Member Rolf inquired about the Allina Health training invoice for $6,000. Chief Engler explained that it is for EMT training for the firefighters.
Awarded Fire Station 1 facility needs study to Buetow 2 Architects, Inc.
$7,800
Motion TO
AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,800.Passed(All in favor.)
p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,800. All in favor.
What was on the agenda
24 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
CALL TO ORDER; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; ROLL CALLCall to order, pledge, and roll call
Meeting called to order; roll call taken with one member via Zoom.
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22CALL TO ORDER; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesThe Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Denno at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022. Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.PDF↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesVia Zoom: John West, Council Member
1Public Forum
One resident raised property valuation concerns; staff indicated they would look into it and shared countywide valuation increase ranges.
property assessed value
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22# 1. PUBLIC FORUMp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesJim Burman 20420 Cedar Dr NW voiced concern about the increased assessed value of his property. He requested the council/staff to investigate why there was such a large increase.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham provided the council with an email from the assessor's office. He noted that the total increase in cities in Anoka County ranged from 16%-24%.
2Announcements
Mayor shared school superintendent survey announcement and voiced opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
ISD 15 superintendent survey
COVID-19 vaccines
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.222. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMayor Denno made an announcement on behalf of Pam Johnson a resident of Oak Grove, and Vice Chair of the ISD 15 School Board. The school district's Superintendent is leaving, and the board will be mailing a survey to collect input from the residents. He encouraged everyone to participate.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMayor Denno voiced opposition to the COVID-19 vaccines.
3Setting of Regular Agenda
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by majority vote.
agenda approval
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.223\. 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 presentp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.
4Approval of Council Minutes for March 14, 2022
minutes approval
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.224\. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 14, 2022p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES. All in favor.
5AAcknowledge receipt: Parks Commission minutes for March 16, 2022
Council acknowledged receipt.
parks commission minutes
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.225\. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Parks Commission minutes for March 16, 2022p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesCouncil acknowledged receipt of commission minutes.
6ASheriff's Report for February 2022: Introduction of the Deputies assigned to Oak Grove
Sheriff and lieutenant introduced contracted deputies; discussion only.
law enforcement contract staffing
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.226\. SHERIFF'S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2022 A. Introduction of the Deputies assigned to Oak Grovep. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesLieutenant Knotz introduced the deputies assigned to the Oak Grove contract. They are Deputy Donna Adrian, Deputy Lindsey Sawatsky, Deputy Ryannaon Ninow, Deputy Travis Wold, Deputy Investigator Chris Beck, and Sergeant Mike Slavik.
6BSheriff's Report for February 2022: February 2022 Report
Statistics report; no action recorded.
law enforcement activity report
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22B. February 2022 Reportp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesLieutenant Knotz reported that in February there were 211 calls for service, including 3 thefts, 1 criminal sexual conduct, 1 damage to property, 2 gross misdemeanor arrests, 3 misdemeanor arrests, 4 DUI arrests, 2 domestic assault arrests, 5 warrant arrests, and 20 traffic arrests.
7Petitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries
Mayor directed residents to the school district superintendent questionnaire.
ISD 15 superintendent survey
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.227\. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIESp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMayor Denno encouraged residents to go to the school district's website and look for the school superintendent questionnaire.
8AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Council split the consent agenda after West and Rolf asked to remove Claims and Accounts. West stated his company (IPS) had an invoice in the claims and said he wanted to abstain. Council discussed an Allina Health EMT training invoice for $6,000 and then approved Claims and Accounts with West abstaining.
Removed from consent and approved separately; West abstained due to company invoice.
claims and accounts
conflict/abstention
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.228\. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesCouncil Member West and Council Member Rolf requested to remove A.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesCouncil Member West noted that his company, IPS has an invoice in Claims and Accounts, and he would like to abstain from the vote.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE A. Motion carried 4-0. Council Member West abstained.
8BConsent Agenda: Anoka County Economic Development Agreement
Approved as part of a single motion covering items B and C.
economic development agreement
Consent calendar
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22B. Anoka County Economic Development Agreementp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE B AND C. All in favor.
Approved as part of a single motion covering items B and C.
merit pay increases
Consent calendar
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22C. Resolution 22-050 Merit Pay Increasesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE B AND C. All in favor.
9AConsulting Engineer: 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW & Orchid St. NW Plans and Advertising for Bid
The engineer presented plans for the 198th/199th/Orchid assessment project and a resident asked whether a project cap had been voted on previously; the Mayor said a cap of $129,000 had been set. The resident requested another vote before moving forward; the Mayor said the Council would revisit votes after bids are obtained. Council then adopted the resolution approving plans and advertising for bids.
Approved via adoption of a resolution (minutes label it Resolution 22-052).
street assessment project
198th/199th/Orchid plans and bid
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22A. Consider Approving 198th Ave NW, 199th Ave NW & Orchid St. NW Plans and Advertising for Bidp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-052 APPROVING 198TH AVENUE NW, 199TH AVENUE NW & ORCHID STREET NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
9BConsulting Engineer: Resolution 22-053 Approving 207th Ave NW Plans and Advertising for Bid
207th Ave plans and bid
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22B. Resolution 22-053 Approving 207th Ave NW Plans and Advertising for Bidp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-053 APPROVING 207TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
9CConsulting Engineer: Resolution 22-054 Approving 217th Ave NW Plans and Advertising for Bid
217th Ave plans and bid
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22C. Resolution 22-054 Approving 217th Ave NW Plans and Advertising for Bidp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-054 APPROVING 217TH AVENUE NW PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BID. All in favor.
9DConsulting Engineer: Resolution 22-055 Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets
MSAS streets
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22D. Resolution 22-055 Establishing Municipal State Aid Streetsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-055 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS. All in favor.
10Fire Department
Listed on agenda; no separate Fire Department item action recorded in minutes beyond Fire Station 1 study award under Administrator Updates.
fire department
No action
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22## 10. FIRE DEPARTMENTp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 Minutes10\. FIRE DEPARTMENT
11AParks: Consider donation of 10 park benches from Oak Grove Lions
Donation discussed; no motion recorded.
parks donation
Oak Grove Lions
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22### 11. PARKS A. Consider donation of 10 park benches from Oak Grove Lionsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham mentioned that the Oak Grove Lions would like to donate to the city. Council Member Wylie noted that he is a member of the Lions and that they are in the process of disbanding. They would like to donate funds to the city before they disband in June, and he will hopefully have a final plan after th…
12APlanning Department: Resolution 22-052 approving Minor Subdivision for Korin
Staff explained the Korin minor subdivision request to adjust lot lines and noted that combining Outlot B Twin Star Meadows into Parcel A would require the City to sell or transfer the outlot, with a noted taxable value of $100 and recommendation to sell for at least that amount plus legal/closing costs. Council agreed to sell Outlot B for $100 plus legal/closing costs and then adopted the resolution approving the minor subdivision.
Agenda lists Resolution 22-052 for Korin, but minutes record adoption of Resolution 22-056 for Korin minor subdivision.
Korin minor subdivision
shoreland/floodplain
Outlot B Twin Star Meadows
Outcome unrecorded
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.2212\. PLANNING DEPARTMENT A. Resolution 22-052 approving Minor Subdivision for Korinp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesA. Resolution 22-056 approving Minor Subdivision for Korin
12BPlanning Department: Consider selling Outlot B Twin Star Meadows
Staff explained the Korin minor subdivision request to adjust lot lines and noted that combining Outlot B Twin Star Meadows into Parcel A would require the City to sell or transfer the outlot, with a noted taxable value of $100 and recommendation to sell for at least that amount plus legal/closing costs. Council agreed to sell Outlot B for $100 plus legal/closing costs and then adopted the resolution approving the minor subdivision.
Council agreed to sell Outlot B to applicant for $100 plus legal/closing costs; no separate motion text recorded for the sale itself.
Outlot B Twin Star Meadows sale
Korin minor subdivision
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22B. Consider selling Outlot B Twin Star Meadowsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesThe council agreed to sell Outlot B Twin Star Meadows to the applicant for $100 plus legal/closing costs.
13ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Award Facility Needs Study - Fire Station 1
Council reviewed quotes for a facility needs study for Fire Station 1 and awarded the study to Buetow 2 Architects, Inc. for $7,800.
Awarded to Buetow 2 Architects, Inc. for $7,800.
Fire Station 1 facility needs study
professional services contract
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.2213\. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Award Facility Needs Study - Fire Station 1p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO AWARD FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1 TO BUETOW 2 ARCHITECTS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,800. All in favor.
Newsletter timing and audit report timing discussed.
newsletter
audit report
Discussion only
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22B. Administrator Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham reminded the council that the newsletter content is due this week and it will be mailed out mid-April. The regular newsletter will be combined with the recycling newsletter. He added that the business advertisements are going well.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesAdministrator Wickham mentioned that the audit report will be presented at that the April 25th meeting.
14Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Council discussed a concept plan near The Ponds and whether 11 proposed units could connect to city sewer and water via the existing St. Francis agreement. Staff reported St. Francis would require a $100,000 trunk fee plus double WAC and SAC fees, so the applicant would likely need to revise the plan, and St. Francis also wanted to revisit The Ponds agreement.
Discussion of potential development utility connections and St. Francis fee request; no action recorded.
St. Francis water/sewer
development concept plan
The Ponds agreement
Discussion only
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.2214\. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATESp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesCouncil Member Wylie mentioned that a recent planning application proposed connecting 11 units to the St. Francis sewer and water system. He voiced concern regarding the response received from St. Francis.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesHowever, St. Francis requested a $100,000 trunk fee plus double the amount for the WAC and SAC fee for them to connect. Therefore, the applicant will likely have to revise their plan. St. Francis also requested to revisit The Ponds agreement.
15Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
adjournment
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.28.2215. ADJOURNMENTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.28.22 MinutesMOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
The summary on this page is AI-extracted and may need correction. The PDFs and the meeting recording are the official record. What do the trust labels mean?