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Oak Grove City Council meeting, May 9, 2022

City Council

Monday, May 9, 2022

What happened

Council approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda; awarded the 2022 street improvement project; approved a $543,233 general fund transfer and a long-term financial plan contract not to exceed $6,000; approved a tobacco license; and held a closed session about an offer to sell PID 28-33-24-32-0002.

Motions and votes

8 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.

    moved by WEEST, seconded by WYLIE

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 1
  • M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.

    moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 1
  • M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.

    moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 2
  • M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-064 AWARDING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 22-064 AWARDING 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

    moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 3
  • M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-071 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-071 APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS.

    moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 3
  • M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-073 ACCEPTING THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN FROM ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-073 ACCEPTING THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN FROM ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.

    moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-074 APPROVING TOBACCO LICENSE FOR THE OAK GROVE SMOKE SHOP.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-074 APPROVING TOBACCO LICENSE FOR THE OAK GROVE SMOKE SHOP.

    moved by WEST, seconded by ROLF

    Passed

    All in favor.

    p. 4
  • M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN.

    moved by WEST, seconded by ROLF

    Passed

    Motion carried 5-0.

    p. 4

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.

  • Long-term financial plan from Abdo Financial Solutions, not to exceed $6,000.

    $6,000

    Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-073 ACCEPTING THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN FROM ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000. Passed(All in favor.)
    p. 4

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1Public Forum

    Agenda lists the item; minutes show the heading but no recorded public comments or action.

    No action
    p. 1p. 1
  2. 2Announcements

    Agenda lists the item; minutes show the heading but no recorded announcements.

    No action
    p. 1p. 1
  3. 3Setting of Regular Agenda

    Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete items by majority vote.

    Minutes note an added item: Resolution 22-072 for Hanson's Oak Hollow development agreement.

    • Regular agenda
    • Hanson's Oak Hollow
    Approved
    p. 1p. 1
  4. 4Approval of Council Minutes for April 25, 2022

    Council Member Rolf requested clarification in the prior minutes before approval.

    • Minutes
    Approved
    p. 1p. 1
  5. 5Sheriff's Report for April 2022

    Report was presented; no motion recorded.

    • Sheriff report
    • Public safety
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 1
  6. 6APetitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries: County Commissioner Matt Look

    Commissioner spoke; no motion recorded.

    • County Commissioner
    • Redistricting
    • County jail proposal
    • Property taxes
    • Road construction
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  7. 7AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Claims
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2
  8. 7BConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-067 approving Minor Subdivision for Rivard

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Minor subdivision
    • Rivard
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  9. 7CConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-068 Final Acceptance West Side 2nd Addition

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Final acceptance
    • West Side 2nd Addition
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  10. 7DConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-069 Final Acceptance of West Side 3rd Addition

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Final acceptance
    • West Side 3rd Addition
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  11. 7EConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-070 approving continuation of the Cooperative Agreement with Anoka County for receiving and administering funds for the CDBG and HOME programs

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • CDBG
    • HOME
    • Anoka County cooperative agreement
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  12. 7FConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-072 Development Agreement for Hanson's Oak Hollow

    Added to the regular agenda at the meeting.

    Added by the administrator and approved as part of the consent agenda motion.

    • Hanson's Oak Hollow
    • Development agreement
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 2p. 2
  13. 8AConsulting Engineer: 2022 Assessment Project Update

    The engineer and staff discussed the 2022 assessment project and noted letters were sent to property owners to confirm signatures; one owner (Joseph Schneider) changed his vote, and the assessment amount for that property was being held in escrow. Residents spoke both in support and opposition. One resident (Brady Carlson) asked the council to consider adding Poppy Street NW and 202nd Lane NW to this year's project and requested another feasibility study; staff and the engineer responded that there were not enough signatures (less than 51%) and that adding roads to combine the project did not significantly affect cost, though the engineer invited review of the petition and noted it could be added to a future project.

    Update and public comments; no motion recorded.

    • 2022 assessment project
    • Poppy Street NW
    • 202nd Lane NW
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 2p. 3
  14. 8BConsulting Engineer: Resolution 22-064 awarding 2022 Street Improvement Project

    Council approved Resolution 22-064 awarding the 2022 Street Improvement Project. The city engineer also provided an update that a preconstruction meeting with North Valley was scheduled for May 23 and construction should begin shortly after.

    Resolution adopted; vote recorded as 'All in favor.'

    • 2022 street improvement project
    Approved
    p. 1p. 3
  15. 8CConsulting Engineer: Engineer Updates

    Council approved Resolution 22-064 awarding the 2022 Street Improvement Project. The city engineer also provided an update that a preconstruction meeting with North Valley was scheduled for May 23 and construction should begin shortly after.

    Preconstruction meeting and anticipated construction start discussed; no motion recorded.

    • Street improvement project schedule
    • North Valley
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 3
  16. 9Fire Department

    Station 1 concept plan work with architect discussed; no motion recorded.

    • Fire Station 1 concept plan
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 3
  17. 10APublic Works Department: Public Works Director - Update

    Storm cleanup, road patching/sweeping, events, and equipment replacement discussed; no motion recorded.

    • Public works operations
    • Truck replacement
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 3p. 3
  18. 11AFinance: First quarter 2022 financial report - Abdo Financial Solutions

    Quarterly report presented; no motion recorded for the report itself.

    • Quarterly financial report
    • Abdo
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 3
  19. 11A1Finance: Transfer of Excess General Fund Balance

    Abdo's representative recommended transferring $543,233 of excess General Fund balance to the Road Improvement Fund to support road costs; the administrator said this would provide a one-year cushion for road improvements. Council discussed that the funds could be transferred elsewhere, and the mayor suggested transferring them to the 410 Asset Acquisition Fund for future projects. Council adopted Resolution 22-071 approving the transfer of funds.

    Council adopted Resolution 22-071 approving transfer of funds (destination discussed).

    • General fund transfer
    • Road Improvement Fund
    • 410 Asset Acquisition Fund
    Approved
    p. 2p. 3p. 3p. 3
  20. 11BFinance: Long-Term Financial Plan

    Abdo presented a long-term financial plan proposal, and the administrator noted it was budgeted for in 2022 under finance. Council adopted Resolution 22-073 accepting the long-term financial plan from Abdo Financial Solutions in an amount not to exceed $6,000.

    Council adopted Resolution 22-073 accepting Abdo proposal not to exceed $6,000.

    • Long-term financial plan
    • Abdo
    Approved
    p. 2p. 4
  21. 12ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Redistricting - Anoka County Updates

    Redistricting results reviewed; no motion recorded.

    • Redistricting
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 4
  22. 12BCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates

    The administrator reported the city received a tobacco license application for the Oak Grove Smoke Shop to be located in the strip mall off Lake George Blvd NW and that documents were received and the background check came back clear. Council adopted Resolution 22-074 approving the tobacco license.

    Updates included RFP for animal control, rescheduled work session, and tobacco license application (license approved by separate motion).

    • Animal control RFP
    • Work session rescheduled
    • Tobacco license
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 4
  23. 13Mayor/Council Requests/Updates

    Council comments included snow plowing feedback and assessment project process; no motion recorded.

    • Snow plowing
    • Assessment project process
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 4p. 4
  24. CLOSEDClosed Session (Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3(c)(3)) re: development of an offer to sell property PID 28-33-24-32-0002

    Council held a closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) to discuss development of an offer to sell property PID 28-33-24-32-0002. The council went into closed session at 8:35 pm and resumed the public meeting at 8:55 pm; the minutes do not record any resulting open-session action.

    Council entered and exited closed session; no action recorded in open session within these minutes.

    • Closed session
    • Real property sale offer
    • PID 28-33-24-32-0002
    No action
    p. 2p. 4
  25. 14Adjournment

    Adjournment motion carried 5-0; meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

    Approved
    p. 2p. 4

Alternatives considered

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

  • Transfer of excess General Fund balance

    mentioned only

    Transfer the excess General Fund balance of $543,233 to the Road Improvement Fund

    Raised by Ms. McMackins

  • Transfer of excess General Fund balance

    mentioned only

    Transfer the excess funds to the 410 Asset Acquisition Fund so it can be reserved for future projects

    Raised by Mayor Denno

  • 2022 assessment project scope

    mentioned only

    Add Poppy Street NW and 202nd Lane NW to this year's project

    Raised by Brady Carlson

  • 2022 assessment project cost/scope

    rejected

    Get a quote for the additional roads to see if the combined project would reduce the assessment cost for everyone

    Cost comparison: Engineer stated the combined project cost review "did not significantly affect the cost."

    Why: Engineer reported reviewing the combined project cost and said it did not significantly affect the cost.

    Raised by Kenna Pretts

Sources

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Agenda

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Packet

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Minutes

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