Monday, January 30, 2023
What happened
Council approved agenda and prior minutes, held a public hearing and adopted an easement vacation resolution for Sims Trail Crossing, approved a $2,000 charitable gambling donation, acted on consent and engineer final pay requests, tabled an ARPA-funded generator proposal, approved a $6,180 HVAC control replacement, and made a liaison appointment; meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. (4-1).
13 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
All in favor.
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-021 APPROVING VACATION OF CERTAIN ROAD, DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-021 APPROVING VACATION OF CERTAIN ROAD, DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-022 APPROVING A DONATION OF $2,000 TO ST. FRANCIS TRACK AND FIELD CROSS COUNTRY BOOSTER CLUB.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-022 APPROVING A DONATION OF $2,000 TO ST. FRANCIS TRACK AND FIELD CROSS COUNTRY BOOSTER CLUB.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
All in favor.
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE A, B, D, AND E.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE A, B, D, AND E.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE C.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE C.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
All in favor.
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-026 FINAL PAY REQUEST FOR 207TH AVE NW AND 217TH AVE NW.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-026 FINAL PAY REQUEST FOR 207TH AVE NW AND 217TH AVE NW.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-027 FINAL PAY REQUEST 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-027 FINAL PAY REQUEST 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-028 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION CABINET.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-028 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A LIFT STATION CABINET.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE 23-029 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR THE LAKE GEORGE WATER PLANT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE 23-029 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR FOR THE LAKE GEORGE WATER PLANT.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST
All in favor.
M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-030 APPROVING PURCHASE OF A HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT 23-030 APPROVING PURCHASE OF A HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
All in favor.
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT MAYOR ROLF AS BACKUP LIAISON FOR THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPOINT MAYOR ROLF AS BACKUP LIAISON FOR THE ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCIL.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
All in favor.
M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
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.
Donation to St. Francis Track and Field Cross Country Booster Club (team tent for outdoor sporting events)
$2,000
Quote from Minnesota Control Solutions, LLC to replace heating and ventilation controller at Fire Station 2.
$6,180
26 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
0Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call
Meeting called to order; pledge and roll call completed.
1Public Forum
After a public forum request for help buying a team tent, council discussed how charitable gambling funds could support local youth programs, including the fund balance and whether to set a donation percentage and minimum balance. Council ultimately adopted Resolution 23-022 to donate $2,000 to the St. Francis Track and Field Cross Country Booster Club.
Public comments included a request for a $2,000 donation and an offer to match resident donations up to $200.
2Announcements
Mayor announced Anoka County open house for County Rd 7 and 22 improvements.
3Setting of Regular Agenda
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete items.
4Approval of Council Minutes for January 9, 2023
5Acknowledge Receipt of Commission and Committee Minutes
Parks Commission (Jan 18, 2023); Planning Commission (Jan 19, 2023).
Council acknowledged receipt; Parks Commission discussed starting Veterans' Memorial project and collecting vendor prices.
6APublic Hearing: Vacating Certain Road, Drainage & Utility Easements
Council held a public hearing on vacating certain road, drainage, and utility easements needed for the final plat of Sims Trail Crossing; no one commented, and council then adopted Resolution 23-021 approving the easement vacation.
Public hearing opened and closed with no comments; related to final plat of Sims Trail Crossing.
6BResolution 23-021 approving Vacation of Certain Road, Drainage & Utility Easements
Council held a public hearing on vacating certain road, drainage, and utility easements needed for the final plat of Sims Trail Crossing; no one commented, and council then adopted Resolution 23-021 approving the easement vacation.
7ADiscussion Item: Charitable Gambling
After a public forum request for help buying a team tent, council discussed how charitable gambling funds could support local youth programs, including the fund balance and whether to set a donation percentage and minimum balance. Council ultimately adopted Resolution 23-022 to donate $2,000 to the St. Francis Track and Field Cross Country Booster Club.
Discussion of charitable gambling fund and donation policy led to adoption of Resolution 23-022 approving a $2,000 donation to St. Francis Track and Field Cross Country Booster Club.
8AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of the consent motion for items A, B, D, and E.
8BConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-014 approving Tobacco License renewals
Approved as part of the consent motion for items A, B, D, and E.
8CConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-023 accepting retirement of Mark Masica
Item C was removed from consent and approved by separate motion.
8DConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-024 approving Minor Subdivision for Korin
Approved as part of the consent motion for items A, B, D, and E.
8EConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-025 approving Garbage Hauler License for Republic Services
Approved as part of the consent motion for items A, B, D, and E.
9AConsulting Engineer: Resolution 23-026 Final Pay Request for 207th Ave NW and 217th Ave NW
9BConsulting Engineer: Resolution 23-027 Final Pay Request 2022 Street Improvements
9CConsulting Engineer: Engineer Updates
2023 street improvements plan to be presented next meeting.
10AFire Department: Chief Updates
Council heard an update that ACFPC voted to upgrade its Records Management System, increasing costs substantially, and noted Oak Grove’s share will be determined by a joint powers formula. Later, council appointed Mayor Rolf as backup liaison for ACFPC.
Discussed Heart Safe Program budget increase; donating out-of-service gear to Ukraine; and ACFPC RMS cost increase and joint powers cost allocation formula.
11APublic Works: Resolution 23-028 approving purchase and installation of a Lift Station Cabinet
Staff stated these expenses were budgeted for 2023.
11BPublic Works: Resolution 23-029 approving purchase and installation of a Generator for the Lake George Water Plant
Staff presented a proposal for an on-site standby generator for the Lake George Water Plant and recommended using remaining ARPA funds, but council said it was not in favor of using ARPA funds and asked for additional funding options; the resolution was tabled.
Council requested more funding options; not in favor of using ARPA funds.
11CPublic Works: Resolution 23-030 approving purchase of a Heating and Ventilation Control System
Council approved replacing an inaccessible/failed controller for Fire Station 2’s heating and ventilation control system, using a $6,180 quote from Minnesota Control Solutions, with the purchase stated as budgeted for 2023 and paid from the Building Repair and Maintenance fund.
Approved $6,180 controller replacement; stated to come from Building Repair and Maintenance fund and budgeted in 2023.
12Parks
Parks Commission reported working on Veterans' Memorial at City Hall and collecting vendor prices.
13Planning Department
Planning Commission waiting on legislative session before THC ordinance discussion; purchase agreement mentioned for city-owned lot next to Cedar Manufacturing Solutions contingent on zoning approval.
14ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates
Council heard an update that ACFPC voted to upgrade its Records Management System, increasing costs substantially, and noted Oak Grove’s share will be determined by a joint powers formula. Later, council appointed Mayor Rolf as backup liaison for ACFPC.
Administrator Wickham relayed a request from Matthew Korsmo to add him to the Planning Commission; council said it was not in favor of adding a seventh seat. The council also discussed adding backup liaison positions and made one appointment (Mayor Rolf as backup liaison for ACFPC).
Council did not favor adding a seventh planning commission seat; appointed Mayor Rolf as backup liaison for ACFPC; rescheduled Meet the Deputies and Attorney Baumgartner due to absences.
15Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Discussed highlighting deputies on website/council chambers; adding council member pictures and bios to website; next regular meeting Feb 13, 2023.
16Adjournment
Adjourned at 9:50 p.m.; motion carried 4-1 with Council Member West opposed.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Use of charitable gambling funds
mentioned onlyDonate 1/3 of charitable gambling funds going forward and keep a $15,000 balance
Raised by Mayor Rolf
Use of charitable gambling funds
mentioned onlyUse the funds for the fire department
Raised by Council Member Wylie
Future donation sources/partners
mentioned onlyContact the St. Francis American Legion for future donation requests
Raised by Council Member West
Lake George Water Plant generator funding
rejectedUse American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) to purchase the generator
Cost comparison: ARPA current balance stated as $80,450.51; if used, remaining balance stated as $18,391.51
Why: Council was not in favor of using ARPA funds and requested more funding options to consider at an upcoming meeting.
Raised by Staff
Planning Commission membership size
rejectedAdd Matthew Korsmo by adding a seventh seat
Why: Council was not in favor of adding a seventh seat at this time.
Raised by Matthew Korsmo
Disposal vs. donation of expired fire gear
mentioned onlyDonate used out-of-service gear to Ukraine (including filling Plymouth fire truck with Oak Grove expired gear)
Cost comparison: Shipping cost stated as no
Raised by Chief Engler / Council Member West
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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