M-1TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
All in favor.
Oak Grove City Council meeting, July 10, 2023
City CouncilMonday, July 10, 2023
What happened
The Oak Grove City Council heard resident concerns about speeding and Lake George access, approved consent items, accepted a $2,500 fire grant, authorized a snow plow purchase, discussed cannabis regulation process, revoked an interim use permit for Ted Thull, and set up future discussion on the fire station and lot-size/development questions.
Motions and votes
7 motions on the record.
M-2TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
PassedAll in favor.
M-3TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
PassedAll in favor.
M-4TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-084 ACCEPTING CENTER POINT ENERGY COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANT.
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TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-084 ACCEPTING CENTER POINT ENERGY COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANT.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
PassedAll in favor.
M-5TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-085 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SNOW PLOW.
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TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-085 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SNOW PLOW.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
PassedAll in favor.
M-6TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-086 INTERIM USE PERMIT REVOCATION.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
PassedAll in favor.
M-7TO ADJOURN.
moved by TRADWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
Passed- AWest
What was on the agenda
15 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- Discussion only
1PUBLIC FORUM
Multiple residents spoke during the public forum about speeding on Flamingo Street NW, including a suggestion to reduce the speed limit from 55 mph to 35 mph. The minutes reflect the concerns being raised, but no specific action item or vote on speed-limit changes was recorded at this meeting.
A resident raised concerns that an Airbnb listing was encouraging visitors to bring boats and use the Lake George Parkway access point to Lake George. Council directed staff to research the issues and bring information back to a future meeting.
Public comments were received; no formal vote recorded under this item.
- Speeding on Flamingo Street NW
- Lake George Parkway access / Airbnb promotion
- Discussion only
2ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements were made; no formal vote recorded.
- Community announcements
- Approved
3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote.
Approved as revised to include Resolution 23-087 in the consent agenda.
- Agenda setting
- Administrative Assistant hiring resolution added to consent
- Approved
4APPROVAL OF JUNE 26, 2023 COUNCIL MINUTES
- Minutes approval
- Discussion only
5SHERIFF'S REPORT - JUNE
Report was presented; no vote recorded.
- Public safety
- Sheriff monthly report
- Consent calendar
6AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
- Claims and accounts
- Consent calendar
6BConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-083 Interim Use Permit Renewal - Sheppard
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
- IUP renewal - Sheppard
- Consent calendar
6CConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-087 Hiring an Administrative Assistant
Added to the agenda at the meeting.
Added under Setting of Regular Agenda and approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
- Administrative Assistant hiring
- Approved
7AResolution 23-084 Accepting Center Point Energy Community Safety Grant
The Council was informed the Fire Department received a $2,500 Community Safety Grant from Center Point Energy intended for water rescue equipment, and the Council adopted Resolution 23-084 accepting the grant.
Resolution 23-084 adopted.
- Fire Department grant
- Water rescue equipment
- Approved
8AResolution 23-085 Authorizing Purchase of Snow Plow
Staff explained the Council had previously approved Public Works entering a lottery to purchase a truck and that the City was successful in purchasing it; the Council then adopted Resolution 23-085 authorizing the purchase of a snow plow to go with that truck.
Resolution 23-085 adopted.
- Public Works equipment
- Snow plow purchase
- Discussion only
9AMemo - Overview of Options to Regulate Adult Use Cannabis
Council discussed the City Attorney’s questions about whether the Council or Planning Commission should host public hearings on cannabis regulations; the Council agreed with Mayor Rolf’s preference for the Planning Commission to hold the hearings if scheduling allows. Council members also discussed possible zoning considerations, potential location boundaries around churches and daycares, adjustable licensing and penalty fees, and compliance checks handled through the Anoka County contract.
Council discussed whether Planning Commission or Council should host public hearings and discussed licensing/prohibition questions; no formal vote recorded.
- Cannabis regulation
- Public hearings
- Hemp product licensing/prohibition
- Approved
10AResolution 23-086 Interim Use Permit Revocation - Thull
Following direction given at the June 26, 2023 meeting, staff brought forward a resolution to revoke Ted Thull’s Interim Use Permit; the Council adopted Resolution 23-086. Discussion included whether a gate was a required condition, what screening was required for compliance, timing Mr. Thull had described for a custom gate, and a reference to outside storage restrictions in Resolution 19-012.
Resolution 23-086 adopted.
- IUP revocation - Thull
- Code compliance / screening
- Outside storage
- Discussion only
11AAdministrator Updates
Administrator Wickham asked whether the Council preferred a work session, special meeting, or regular meeting discussion regarding the fire station; Mayor Rolf said he was comfortable with either a work session or regular meeting, and the Council agreed to address the fire station at the next Council meeting.
Staff explained that code enforcement items largely involve site completion agreements and that going forward Rum River Construction Consultants will be doing code enforcement, with monthly updates to track spending. Council Member West requested the update be included as a line item on future agendas with a report, and the Council agreed.
Staff updates and direction were given; no formal vote recorded.
- Fire station discussion planning
- JPA bridge and County Road 7
- Positions posting
- Code enforcement updates
- Discussion only
12MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
Council discussed resident input and next steps related to lot size requirements (including the “2.5 acre median for developers”) and whether the Planning Commission should be involved to allow public input and research. They also discussed concerns about relying on social media for data, and agreed the item would be placed on a future agenda while staff collect data; Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson noted the Planning Commission would begin discussing how to guide new developments on the 2.5 acre requirement.
Council provided updates and discussed future agenda items; no formal vote recorded.
- URRWMO budget/JPA
- Lot size requirement discussion
- Resident input methods
- Approved
13ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:17 p.m.; motion carried 4-1 with one abstention recorded.
- Adjournment
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Cannabis regulation public hearings
adoptedHave the Planning Commission host the public hearings related to regulations
Why: Mayor Rolf preferred the Planning Commission to hold the public hearings since they had started the process; Council agreed.
Raised by Wickham
Cannabis regulation public hearings
mentioned onlyHave the City Council host the public hearings related to regulations (if Planning Commission timing/scheduling does not work)
Why: Raised as a fallback option tied to Planning Commission timing and scheduling; no separate action recorded.
Raised by Rolf
Hemp products policy direction
mentioned onlyMove forward with licenses for hemp products
Why: City Attorney asked whether Council wanted to move forward with licenses or prohibition; no decision recorded in the minutes.
Hemp products policy direction
mentioned onlyProhibition of hemp products
Why: City Attorney asked whether Council wanted licenses or prohibition; no decision recorded in the minutes.
Fire station discussion format
mentioned onlyHold a work session regarding the fire station
Why: Council discussed options and agreed to address the fire station at the next Council meeting; no work session was scheduled in the minutes.
Raised by Wickham
Fire station discussion format
mentioned onlyHold a special meeting regarding the fire station
Why: Discussed as an option; Council instead agreed to address at the next Council meeting.
Raised by Wickham
Fire station discussion format
adoptedInclude fire station discussion in a regular meeting
Why: Council agreed to address the fire station at the next Council meeting.
Raised by Wickham
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