Monday, June 26, 2023
What happened
Council approved an AIS donation to the Lake George Improvement District, approved consent items and claims (with an abstention), approved a $391,725.81 street project partial pay request, discussed cannabis regulation options, and directed staff to draft a resolution to revoke the Thull interim use permit for consideration on July 10.
8 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED ABOVE.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED ABOVE.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by West
All in favor.
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-082 DONATING $3,000 FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND TO THE LAKE GEORGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO TREAT AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES ON LAKE GEORGE.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-082 DONATING $3,000 FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND TO THE LAKE GEORGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO TREAT AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES ON LAKE GEORGE.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B-G.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B-G.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-080 PARTIAL PAY REQUEST #1 FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-080 PARTIAL PAY REQUEST #1 FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor.
M7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY WYLIE TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION WITH FINDINGS TO REVOKE THE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AT THE JULY 10, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY WYLIE TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION WITH FINDINGS TO REVOKE THE INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AT THE JULY 10, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M8MOTION 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 from the Public Benefit Fund to the Lake George Improvement District to treat aquatic invasive species on Lake George (Resolutio…
$3,000
Payment added to claims: $425 to PC2 Solutions (part of Claims and Accounts approval).
$425
Partial payment of $391,725.81 for the 2023 Street Improvement Project (overlay work at the Refuge, Fern Hills neighborhood, Curtis Addit…
$391,726
25 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1PUBLIC FORUM
Minutes show the heading but no public forum speakers or action recorded.
2ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor announced Night to Unite (Aug. 1, 2023) and noted attendance at Heart Safe training.
3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Approve agenda as presented or revise by majority vote.
Agenda approved as revised to include Resolution 23-081 as Consent Agenda item G.
4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting June 12, 2023; B. Work Session June 12, 2023
Regular meeting and work session minutes approved.
5ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES
A. Parks Commission Minutes for June 21, 2023
Council acknowledged receipt of Parks Commission minutes.
6ALake George Improvement District (LGID) Update - Juanita Reed-Boniface
The Lake George Improvement District chair, Juanita Reed-Boniface, updated the council on LGID’s authority, work, and partnerships, including aquatic plant control and boat inspections, and then requested renewal of the City’s annual $3,000 commitment for AIS treatment. The council approved Resolution 23-082 donating $3,000 from the Public Benefit Fund to LGID for AIS treatment on Lake George.
Informational update provided by LGID Chair; no vote recorded under this sub-item.
6BRequest for support from LGID for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Treatment on Lake George
The Lake George Improvement District chair, Juanita Reed-Boniface, updated the council on LGID’s authority, work, and partnerships, including aquatic plant control and boat inspections, and then requested renewal of the City’s annual $3,000 commitment for AIS treatment. The council approved Resolution 23-082 donating $3,000 from the Public Benefit Fund to LGID for AIS treatment on Lake George.
Approved Resolution 23-082 donating $3,000 from the Public Benefit Fund to LGID for AIS treatment.
7AConsent Agenda - Claims and Accounts
Councilmember West pulled Claims and Accounts from the consent agenda and stated he would abstain because the claims included an invoice from his company for Fire Station #2 upgrades. Staff noted an added payment of $425 to PC2 Solutions, and the council approved claims and accounts with a 4-0 vote and one abstention (West).
Pulled from consent; approved separately with West abstaining due to a vendor invoice from his company.
7BConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-075 Accepting Donation of Lot 3 Block 5, Menkveld's Riverdale Estates from Westphal Construction Co. Inc.
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
7CConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-076 Interim Use Permit Renewal - Atchison
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
7DConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-077 Accepting Resignation of City Clerk
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
7EConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-078 Accepting Resignation of Street Maintenance Worker
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
7FConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-079 Interim Use Permit Renewal - Wahlstrom
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
7GConsent Agenda - Resolution 23-081 Appointing Deputy City Clerk
Added to consent agenda during agenda setting.
Approved as part of consent agenda items B-G.
8AResolution 23-080 Partial Pay Request #1 for 2023 Street Improvements Project
The city engineer presented Partial Pay Request #1 for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, covering overlay work in several areas, and the council approved the partial payment request in the amount of $391,725.81 by adopting Resolution 23-080.
Approved partial payment request for 2023 Street Improvement Project.
8BAnoka County JPA for Construction Projects
The city engineer discussed two joint powers agreements for construction projects with Anoka County: a roundabout at CSAH 7 and CSAH 22 and a bridge project. Discussion included ongoing maintenance and electrical costs (including lighting), estimated project costs and funding shares, and timing for a railroad crossing closure; the record shows discussion only with no vote taken at this meeting.
Discussion only; no motion recorded in minutes.
8CEngineer Updates
Engineer provided intersection study update; no action recorded.
9AAttorney Updates - Overview of Options to Regulate Adult Use Cannabis
The city attorney briefed the council on options to regulate adult-use cannabis, including a possible 18-month cannabis business moratorium that would last until January 1, 2025, and the need to address the existing hemp products moratorium expiring September 9, 2023. The council discussed letting the hemp moratorium expire versus enacting a licensing and zoning framework, and members and the planning commission chair discussed setbacks, zoning areas, agricultural considerations, and enforcement concepts; no ordinance or resolution was voted on at this meeting.
Discussion and direction about moratorium, licensing, and zoning; no ordinance or resolution vote recorded.
10FIRE DEPARTMENT
Administrator reported award of a $2,500 community safety grant.
11PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Administrator reported nothing new; brief discussion included staffing and benches installation status.
12PARKS
Discussed quotes for a 150 foot dock bridge at Dunlop Park and noted Lion's benches funding background; no action recorded.
13AInterim Use Permit Revocation - Thull
Staff reviewed a long-running compliance history for the Thull interim use permit, including prior hearings and extensions to allow installation of fencing and screening, and a planning commission recommendation to revoke if not compliant by June 26. After discussion about progress, enforcement, and the permit holder’s absence, the council directed staff to draft a resolution with findings to revoke the IUP for council consideration on July 10. Later, Ted Thull spoke during mayor/council updates, describing his home-based contracting business and fencing work and asking to be heard; the council reiterated it had directed staff to draft a revocation resolution and indicated he could reapply once in compliance.
Council did not revoke at this meeting; instead directed staff to draft a revocation resolution for July 10 consideration.
14AAdministrator Updates
The administrator provided updates including City Hall summer closures (June 30, July 14, and August 25), hiring for an administrative assistant, newsletter content, and use of an interim service for typing minutes. The council also discussed potential changes to accessory building size/lot size rules and related subdivision lot averaging practices, with members expressing differing views and requesting further direction and information.
Discussed City Hall summer closures, hiring, newsletter content, interim minute-typing service, and accessory building/lot size code direction.
15MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
Staff reviewed a long-running compliance history for the Thull interim use permit, including prior hearings and extensions to allow installation of fencing and screening, and a planning commission recommendation to revoke if not compliant by June 26. After discussion about progress, enforcement, and the permit holder’s absence, the council directed staff to draft a resolution with findings to revoke the IUP for council consideration on July 10. Later, Ted Thull spoke during mayor/council updates, describing his home-based contracting business and fencing work and asking to be heard; the council reiterated it had directed staff to draft a revocation resolution and indicated he could reapply once in compliance.
Included discussion of Station 2 roof leak, future work session on new fire station, and resident comment from Ted Thull about IUP compliance.
16ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:21 p.m.; motion carried 4-1 with West opposed.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Regulating cannabis businesses in Oak Grove
mentioned onlyAdopt an 18-month cannabis business moratorium (temporary pause) valid until January 1, 2025
Why: Presented as an option to "allow time for the State to establish its framework before licenses are already permitted"; minutes do not record a council vote on adopting a moratorium at this meeting.
Raised by Attorney Sathe
Regulating hemp-derived products when current moratorium expires
mentioned onlyLet the current hemp products moratorium expire on September 9, 2023 and allow products to be sold without regulation
Why: Stated as one option; no vote recorded on this choice.
Raised by Attorney Sathe
Regulating hemp-derived products when current moratorium expires
under studyEnact a licensing framework which could include zoning
Why: Council discussed moving forward with zoning regulations and also licensing regulations; planning commission chair described a timeline to draft an ordinance for a public hearing in August and potential council vote in September.
Raised by Attorney Sathe
Thull interim use permit enforcement
rejectedWork with the property owner and allow additional time to come into compliance
Why: Staff recommended working with the owner due to progress, but council ultimately directed drafting findings to revoke for July 10 consideration.
Raised by Staff
Accessory building regulations / development lot averaging
under studyGet rid of developers being able to average out lots; require 2.5 acre lots (standard) for developers
Why: Discussed as a preferred direction by several members, but no motion or code amendment adopted at this meeting.
Raised by Council Member Tradewell (and supported by Wylie and Mayor Rolf in concept)
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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