Oak Grove City Council meeting, February 27, 2023

Motions and votes

10 motions on the record.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED.

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS AMENDED. All in favor.

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000. All in favor.

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE C.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE C. All in favor.

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE J.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE J.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE J. All in favor.

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-039 APPROVING PLAN AND BID AUTHORIZATION FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-039 APPROVING PLAN AND BID AUTHORIZATION FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-039 APPROVING PLAN AND BID AUTHORIZATION FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. All in favor.

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-040 APPROVING POPPY STREET STATE AID PROJECT - PARTIAL PAY REQUEST.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-040 APPROVING POPPY STREET STATE AID PROJECT - PARTIAL PAY REQUEST.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-040 APPROVING POPPY STREET STATE AID PROJECT - PARTIAL PAY REQUEST. All in favor.

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-042 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM WESTPHAL CONSTRUCTION OF PID 20-33-24-13-0008.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-042 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM WESTPHAL CONSTRUCTION OF PID 20-33-24-13-0008.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-042 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM WESTPHAL CONSTRUCTION OF PID 20-33-24-13-0008. All in favor.

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  • NWest

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. Council Member West opposed. Motion carried 4-1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 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.

• Heart Safe Program approved via Resolution 23-041, not to exceed $12,000.

  $12,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000. Passed(All in favor.)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000. All in favor.

What was on the agenda

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

1. 1PUBLIC FORUM

   Minutes show the heading but no public comments recorded under Public Forum.

   No action
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23# 1. PUBLIC FORUMPDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23## 1. PUBLIC FORUM

2. 2ANNOUNCEMENTS

   Announcements were made by Council Member West and Mayor Rolf; no vote recorded.

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   Discussion only
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.232. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23### 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member West announced that not all the councilmembers have social media accounts and that if residents would like to contact one of them, they should also call or send an email in addition to commenting on social media. Mayor Rolf noted that he attended the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce me…

3. 3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA

   Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote.

   Agenda approved; Resolution 23-031 accepting donation of an American Flag was added.

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   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.233\. 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 present.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Administrator Wickham added Resolution 23-031 accepting the donation of an American Flag. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA. All in favor.

4. 4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JANUARY 30, 2023

   Approved as amended regarding a statement about donating expired fire gear to Ukraine and desire for more information.

   • minutes

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.234\. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JANUARY 30, 2023p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Council Member Bray Johnson amended the minutes to state that she is not in favor of donating expired fire gear to Ukraine and that she would like more information presented to the council about it. Mayor Rolf added that the council was interested in having the Fire Chief get more information about it. MOTION MADE BY C…

5. 5ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES

   Parks Commission (Feb. 15, 2023) and Planning Commission (Feb. 16, 2023).

   Minutes state the council acknowledged receipt; no motion recorded.

   • commissions
   • parks_commission
   • planning_commission

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.235\. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Parks Commission minutes for February 15, 2023 B. Planning Commission minutes for February 16, 2023p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23The council acknowledged receipt of commission minutes.

6. 6AHeart Safe Program

   Firefighters Stephanie Preekett and Dillon Mancino presented the Heart Safe Program, answered questions about high-quality CPR, and the council discussed funding (including using Charitable Gambling funds). The council adopted Resolution 23-041 approving the program with spending not to exceed $12,000.

   Resolution 23-041 adopted approving Heart Safe Program not to exceed $12,000.

   • fire_department
   • heart_safe_program
   • cpr_aed

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.236\. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIES A. Heart Safe Programp. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Firefighters Stephanie Preekett and Dillon Mancino presented the Heart Safe Program.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-041 APPROVING THE HEART SAFE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000. All in favor.

7. 7AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts

   Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

   Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

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   • claims

   Consent calendar
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23# 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

8. 7BConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-019 approving new tobacco license for Bill's Superette

   Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

   Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

   • consent_agenda
   • tobacco_license

   Consent calendar
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23B. Resolution 23-019 approving new tobacco license for Bill's Superettep. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

9. 7CConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-032 accepting resignation of Blake Backowski

   Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

   Item C was removed from consent and approved by separate motion.

   • resignation
   • consent_agenda

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23C. Resolution 23-032 accepting resignation of Blake Backowskip. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Council Member West requested to remove C.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE C. All in favor.

10. 7DConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-033 approving Minor Subdivision for Buhn

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • minor_subdivision
    • Buhn

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23D. Resolution 23-033 approving Minor Subdivision for Buhnp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

11. 7EConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-034 approving Final Plat of Sims Trail Crossing

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • final_plat
    • Sims_Trail_Crossing

    Consent calendar
    DocE. Resolution 23-034 approving Final Plat of Sims Trail Crossingp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

12. 7FConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-035 approving IUP for Ryan Anderson - RCA Properties, LLC

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • IUP
    • RCA_Properties

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23F. Resolution 23-035 approving IUP for Ryan Anderson - RCA Properties, LLCp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

13. 7GConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-036 approving Variance for Cedar Manufacturing Solutions

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • variance
    • Cedar_Manufacturing_Solutions

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23G. Resolution 23-036 approving Variance for Cedar Manufacturing Solutionsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

14. 7HConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-037 approving a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for Cedar Manufacturing Solutions

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • site_plan_review
    • CUP
    • Cedar_Manufacturing_Solutions

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23H. Resolution 23-037 approving a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for Cedar Manufacturing Solutionsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

15. 7IConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-038 approving SafeAssure Service Agreement Renewal

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Approved under the consent agenda motion for items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I.

    • consent_agenda
    • service_agreement
    • SafeAssure

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23I. Resolution 23-038 approving SafeAssure Service Agreement Renewalp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I. All in favor.

16. 7JConsent Agenda (added): Resolution 23-031 accepting donation of an American Flag

    Council considered the consent agenda and removed two items for separate action: the resignation of Blake Backowski (Resolution 23-032) and acceptance of an American Flag donation (Resolution 23-031). The council approved the remaining consent items (claims, tobacco license, development approvals, SafeAssure renewal), then approved each removed item by separate motion.

    Item J was removed from consent and approved by separate motion.

    • donation
    • american_flag

    Approved
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23J. Resolution 23-031 accepting donation of an American Flag Council Member Tradewell requested to remove J.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE J. All in favor.

17. 8A2023 Street Improvements (presentation/discussion)

    The city engineer presented 2023 Street Improvements plans, including The Refuge neighborhood, and discussed whether golf course trails should be included; staff agreed to send letters to The Refuge residents. The council adopted Resolution 23-039 approving plan and bid authorization for the 2023 Street Improvements.

    Plans presented and discussion included The Refuge neighborhood trails and sending letters to residents.

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    • The_Refuge
    • trails

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.238\. CONSULTING ENGINEER A. 2023 Street Improvementsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Engineer Schwartz presented the plans for the 2023 Street Improvements. He noted that The Refuge neighborhood is included in these plans, and he has reached out to Joe Buhn, who manages The Refuge to see if they would like to include the golf course trails in the project.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Administrator Wickham replied that Staff will send letters to the residents of The Refuge.

18. 8BResolution 23-039 approving Plan and Bid Authorization for 2023 Street Improvements

    The city engineer presented 2023 Street Improvements plans, including The Refuge neighborhood, and discussed whether golf course trails should be included; staff agreed to send letters to The Refuge residents. The council adopted Resolution 23-039 approving plan and bid authorization for the 2023 Street Improvements.

    Resolution adopted; bids planned to be opened March 24 per engineer presentation.

    • street_improvements
    • plan_and_bid

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23B. Resolution 23-039 approving Plan and Bid Authorization for 2023 Street Improvementsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-039 APPROVING PLAN AND BID AUTHORIZATION FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. All in favor.

19. 8CResolution 23-040 approving Poppy Street State Aid Project - Partial Pay Request

    Engineer Schwartz presented a partial pay request from the City of St. Francis, and the council adopted Resolution 23-040 approving the Poppy Street State Aid Project partial pay request.

    Resolution adopted approving partial pay request (amount not stated in minutes).

    • poppy_street
    • state_aid
    • pay_request

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23C. Resolution 23-040 approving Poppy Street Project - Partial Pay Requestp. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-040 APPROVING POPPY STREET STATE AID PROJECT - PARTIAL PAY REQUEST. All in favor.

20. 8DEngineer Updates

    Council discussed an upcoming roundabout project, including an estimated city share of about $90,000 (reimbursable by State Aid funds) and a suggested northside trail paving segment estimated at $29,000 for which the city would be responsible for paving and maintenance. The council expressed support for paving the trail from Kiowa to the Rum River Bridge, wanted pedestrian crossings at all four legs of the roundabout, and wanted the north leg trail shortened; no formal vote was recorded.

    Discussion of roundabout and trail paving costs and preferences; no motion recorded.

    • roundabout
    • Viking_Blvd
    • Rum_River_Blvd
    • trail_paving
    • no_parking_resolution

    Discussion only
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23D. Engineer Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23He mentioned that he received the estimated cost from Anoka County and the city's portion is approximately $90,000 which will be reimbursable by State Aid funds. He added that the County is suggesting paving a trail on the northside from Fire Station 2 to the roundabout. The cost of the trail will be $29,000 and 100% o…p. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23The council was in favor of paving the trail from Kiowa to the Rum River Bridge and wanted pedestrian crossings at all four legs of the roundabout. The Council also wanted the trail on the north leg shortened.

21. 9AFIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Updates

    Hiring/training updates, calls for service, illegal burns education approach, and RMS cost clarification; no action taken.

    • fire_department
    • rms
    • illegal_burns

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.239\. FIRE DEPARTMENT A. Chief Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Chief Engler mentioned that they are in the process of hiring two new firefighters, there are three firefighters attending the fire academy, and Lieutenants are attending State School.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Mayor Rolf asked for clarification on the cost of the new Records Management System (RMS). Chief Engler explained that the city's portion of the contract is 2.2% of the cost.

22. 10PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

    Skating rink closure noted; no motion recorded.

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    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2310\. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTp. 3↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Administrator Wickham mentioned that the skating rink at City Hall is now closed for the season.

23. 11PARKS

    Agenda item listed; no separate parks discussion recorded in minutes beyond receiving Parks Commission minutes.

    • parks

    No action
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2311\. PARKS

24. 12PLANNING DEPARTMENT

    Agenda item listed; planning actions were handled in the consent agenda and engineer updates discussion.

    • planning

    No action
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2312\. PLANNING DEPARTMENT

25. 13ACITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS: Administrator Updates

    Administrator Wickham reported Westphal Construction is dissolving and offered to donate an unbuildable, unsellable parcel (PID 20-33-24-13-0008) to the city. The council adopted Resolution 23-042 accepting the donation.

    Included upcoming attorney attendance, Meet the Deputies date, generator purchase analysis, possible sign donation, council chambers quotes, long-term plan review timing, and a land donation proposal that was approved as Resolution 23-042.

    • administrator_updates
    • generator_purchase
    • donations
    • long_term_plan
    • audit

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2313\. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Administrator Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Administrator Wickham mentioned that Attorney Baumgartner will be present at the March 13th meeting and Meet the Deputies is scheduled for March 27th. He noted that at the next meeting Abdo will have an analysis of the generator purchase and will present purchasing options for the council to consider.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23He mentioned that Westphal Construction is dissolving their company and would like to donate a parcel of land to the city. The parcel is unbuildable and unsellable, PID 20-33-24-13-0008.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-042 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM WESTPHAL CONSTRUCTION OF PID 20-33-24-13-0008. All in favor.

26. 14MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES

    Included snow removal concerns/enforcement, hydrant clearing reminder, SRO event parking concerns, and discussion of improving fire department response process; no vote recorded.

    • council_updates
    • snow_removal
    • parking
    • fire_response

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2314\. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATESp. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23Council Member Tradewell offered to help the city purchase a laptop for the Heart Safe Program. He commented on the snow removal tips that were included in the last newsletter and inquired if the city has been having issues with snow removal.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. Council Member West opposed. Motion carried 4-1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

27. 15ADJOURNMENT

    Adjournment motion carried 4-1; West opposed; meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

    • adjournment

    Approved
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 02.27.2315. ADJOURNMENTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 02.27.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. Council Member West opposed. Motion carried 4-1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

Alternatives considered

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

• Roundabout trail connection and access near Rum River bridge project area

  mentioned only

  Have Anoka County grade a trail up to the parking lot of Oak Grove Preserve Park

  Raised by Council Member Wylie

• Generator purchase planning

  under study

  Abdo to present purchasing options for the council to consider (options not specified in minutes)

  Why: Administrator stated analysis and purchasing options would be presented at the next meeting.

  Raised by Administrator Wickham

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 02.27.23

  Minutes · Monday, February 27, 2023

  4 pages

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• Document

  Oak Grove — 02.27.23

  Agenda · Monday, February 27, 2023

  2 pages

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