Monday, July 25, 2022
What happened
Council heard the 2023 law enforcement contract presentation, adopted resolutions for Poppy Street improvements and a street-project change order, approved the consent agenda, accepted a Fire Station 1 facility needs study, approved purchase of a hose tester, and discussed a micro-loan approach for assessment projects and a THC-product sales moratorium.
8 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-101 ORDERING THE POPPY STREET NW IMPROVEMENT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-101 ORDERING THE POPPY STREET NW IMPROVEMENT.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
All in favor.
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-102 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR THE 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-102 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR THE 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
moved by WEST, seconded by ROLF
All in favor.
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-105 ACCEPTING FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 22-105 ACCEPTING FACILITY NEEDS STUDY - FIRE STATION 1.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT 22-106 APPROVING PURCHASE OF HOSE TESTER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT 22-106 APPROVING PURCHASE OF HOSE TESTER.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF TO ADJOURN.
moved by WEST, seconded by ROLF
Motion carried 5-0.
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.
Concept D3 for Fire Station 1 project (addition and remodel) estimated cost.
$10,180,000
Concept E3 for Fire Station 1 project (new freestanding building) estimated cost.
$9,130,000
Prior bid amount (2021) for hose tester unit, referenced for comparison.
$3,500
Increase in hose tester cost from 2021 bid to current total.
$1,900
Total cost referenced for hose tester purchase approved under Resolution 22-106.
$5,400
27 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
Call to Order; Pledge of AllegianceCall to Order; Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order; pledge said.
Roll CallRoll Call
Roll call taken; members listed as present.
1Public 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.
No public forum speakers or remarks recorded in the minutes.
2Announcements
Night to Unite reminder and correction about a resident's history were shared.
3Setting 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
Agenda approved after adding Resolution 22-107.
4Approval of Council Minutes for July 11, 2022
Regular meeting minutes approved.
5Acknowledge Receipt of Commission and Committee Minutes
A. Parks Commission minutes for July 20, 2022
Council acknowledged receipt; no motion recorded.
6A2023 Law Enforcement Contract Presentation - Sheriff Stuart
Sheriff Stuart presented the 2023 law enforcement contract and answered council questions about wage increases, reporting detail, staffing vacancies and overtime, and how 24-hour coverage works. Mayor Denno asked about verifying an officer is in city limits and requested contract wording changes about payment timing; the record states the council favored moving forward with a two-year contract, but no formal approval vote was recorded in these minutes.
Presentation and Q&A; council expressed support for moving forward with a two-year contract.
6BJune 2022 Report
Monthly sheriff's report delivered; included calls-for-service numbers and program notes.
7APublic Hearing: Poppy Street NW Improvement Hearing
Council held a public hearing on the proposed Poppy Street NW improvements, heard a presentation from MSA, then adopted Resolution 22-101 ordering the improvement and adopted Resolution 22-102 approving Change Order #2 for the 2022 Street Improvement Project.
Public hearing opened and closed; project presented.
7A1Resolution 22-101 ordering the Poppy Street NW Improvement
Council held a public hearing on the proposed Poppy Street NW improvements, heard a presentation from MSA, then adopted Resolution 22-101 ordering the improvement and adopted Resolution 22-102 approving Change Order #2 for the 2022 Street Improvement Project.
Resolution adopted.
7A2Resolution 22-102 approving Change Order #2 for the 2022 Street Improvement Project
Council held a public hearing on the proposed Poppy Street NW improvements, heard a presentation from MSA, then adopted Resolution 22-101 ordering the improvement and adopted Resolution 22-102 approving Change Order #2 for the 2022 Street Improvement Project.
Resolution adopted.
8Petitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries
No items recorded under this heading in the minutes.
9AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
9BConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-103 authorizing partial pay request #1 for 2022 Street Improvement
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
9CConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-104 authorizing partial pay request #1 for 207th Street NW and 217th Street NW
Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
9DConsent Agenda: Resolution 22-107 offering support to Anoka County to expand Broadband Services
Added to the agenda and approved as part of one consent agenda motion.
10AFire Department: Resolution 22-105 accepting Facility Needs Study - Station 1
Council discussed a Facility Needs Study for Fire Station 1 including two concept options prepared by Buetow 2 Architects, Inc.—a remodel/addition concept and a new freestanding building concept—along with estimated costs and the possibility of selecting a concept later after reviewing property tax implications. Council adopted Resolution 22-105 accepting the Facility Needs Study.
Resolution adopted; concepts and estimated costs were discussed.
10BFire Department: Resolution 22-106 approving purchase of Hose Tester
Council approved Resolution 22-106 to purchase a hose tester after being told the price increased from the 2021 bid to a new total cost of $5,400.
Resolution adopted; cost increase noted.
11Public Works Department
Updates on road patching, mowing, and possible mastic application depending on time and money after assessment project work.
12Parks
The Parks Commission chair reported pickle ball court construction had started at Oak Grove Preserve Park and a trail connection between 200th and 205th was ready for base pavement, and noted work on recognizing a Lions Club donation with a plaque. After a resident concern about trail work notifications, staff said trail maintenance projects had not typically generated resident notices but the city will start sending postcards with basic project information going forward.
Updates on pickle ball court construction, trail connection work, and Lions Club bench recognition; council discussed resident notification and tree relocation request.
13Planning Department
Planning Commission did not meet in July; vacancy and potential code amendment on circle cul-de-sacs discussed; ADU ordinance timing discussed.
14ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Micro Loan for Assessment Projects
Administrator Wickham reported the city had been approved for a $250,000 micro loan through Minnesota Rural Water, but after adding Poppy Street NW the project total rose to $364,000, exceeding the micro-loan maximum; he described another loan program and said Village Bank was reviewing a proposal and a resolution would be brought to the next meeting.
Administrator discussed micro-loan limits and a different loan program; planned a resolution for next meeting.
14BCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Regulation of THC products - Discussion
Council discussed how to respond to newly legalized THC products in Minnesota, with multiple council members supporting signing a moratorium to temporarily prohibit sales while the city researches the law and possible regulations. The city attorney described using a moratorium for 6–12 months and noted he sent a draft ordinance for council review.
Council discussed temporarily prohibiting THC-product sales via a moratorium while researching regulations; attorney described a 6–12 month moratorium approach and a draft ordinance.
14CCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates
Updates included animal-control fee collection limitations, election filing dates and fee, and City Hall well/septic/renovation-related issues.
15Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Primary election date noted; next meeting and work session time stated.
16Adjournment
Council adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Fire Station 1 facility planning
mentioned onlySelect Concept D3 (addition and remodel of current building) with an estimated cost of $10,180,000
Cost comparison: Concept D3 estimated cost $10,180,000 vs. Concept E3 estimated cost $9,130,000
Why: Record states council could "select a concept or defer selecting a concept to a later date"; the motion adopted the study but does not record selection of a concept.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Fire Station 1 facility planning
mentioned onlySelect Concept E3 (new freestanding building on north side of site) with an estimated cost of $9,130,000
Cost comparison: Concept E3 estimated cost $9,130,000 vs. Concept D3 estimated cost $10,180,000
Why: Record states council could select a concept or defer; no concept selection recorded with the resolution adoption.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Assessment project financing
under studyUse a different (non-micro) loan program because the micro loan maximum was exceeded
Cost comparison: Previously approved micro loan $250,000; project total now $364,000 exceeding the maximum for a micro loan
Why: Administrator stated "they have another loan program that would work" and that Village Bank was reviewing the proposal; resolution planned for next meeting.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
THC product regulation
under studySign a moratorium to prohibit/temporarily block the sale of THC products while the city researches regulations for 6–12 months
Why: Council members expressed support, and the city attorney described using a 6–12 month moratorium and provided a draft ordinance, but no vote on a moratorium is recorded in these minutes.
Raised by Council Member Rolf
Resident notification for trail maintenance projects
adoptedSend out postcards with basic project information going forward
Why: Staff stated the city decided to start sending postcards for trail maintenance projects.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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