Monday, July 31, 2023
What happened
Council adopted three cannabis-related ordinances, discussed next steps and cost options for a new fire station (including a combined City Hall concept), approved multiple engineer and fire department resolutions, approved a janitorial services agreement, and held a closed session for the City Administrator performance review.
17 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED ABOVE.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED ABOVE.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor.
M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-01 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 151.72 AND PUBLISH AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-01 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 151.72 AND PUBLISH AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
A roll call vote was taken. All in favor 5-0.
M4MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-02 AN INTERIM ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING A STUDY AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE OPERATION OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE AND PUBLISH AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-02 AN INTERIM ORDIANCE AUTHORIZING A STUDY AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE OPERATION OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE AND PUBLISH AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
A roll call vote was taken. All in favor 5-0.
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-03 PROHIBITING CANNABIS & HEMP USE IN PUBLIC PLACES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2023-03 PROHIBITING CANNABIS & HEMP USE IN PUBLIC PLACES.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
All in favor.
M6MOTION 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
M7MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-088 RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL GREEN.
MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-088 RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL GREEN.
moved by Rolf, seconded by West
All in favor.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-089 APPROVING FINAL PAY REQUEST FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-089 APPROVING FINAL PAY REQUEST FOR 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor.
M9MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-090 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 RUM RIVER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-090 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 RUM RIVER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M10MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-091 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTESECTION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 AND COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 7.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-091 APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTESECTION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 AND COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 7.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M11MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FOR THE PONDS.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOUND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT FOR THE PONDS.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-092 APPROVING PURCHASE OF SCBA DECON WASHER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-092 APPROVING PURCHASE OF SCBA DECON WASHER.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradwll
All in favor.
M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-093 APPROVING PURCHASE OF BREATHABLE AIR COMPRESSOR.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-093 APPROVING PURCHASE OF BREATHABLE AIR COMPRESSOR.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
All in favor.
M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-094 APPROVING THE FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE EXPLORER PROGRAM FROM THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUND.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-094 APPROVING THE FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE EXPLORER PROGRAM FROM THE CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUND.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor.
M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-095 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A DOCK SYSTEM AT DUNLOP PARK.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-095 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A DOCK SYSTEM AT DUNLOP PARK.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M16MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CMT CLEANING SERVICES.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JANITORIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CMT CLEANING SERVICES.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
All in favor.
M17MOTION 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
27 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Public Forum
Public comments (3-minute limit).
A resident, Pat Graziger (21260 South Lake George Drive NW), asked the council to support closing the Lake George Parkway area for boat launches, noting the Lake George Improvement District Board agreed launches should occur only at the park and would send a letter. The mayor asked staff to research the issue and place it on a future agenda, and the council directed staff to close the gate at the end of Lake George Parkway.
Public comment received on Lake George Parkway boat launch access; staff directed to research and close gate.
2Announcements
Night to Unite announced; announcement of resident William "Bill" Stewart's passing.
3Setting of Regular Agenda
Approve regular agenda; add/delete by majority vote.
Agenda approved as revised; added Ordinance 2023-03 under Item 6.C.
4Approval of July 10, 2023 Council Minutes
5Acknowledge Receipt of Commission Minutes
Parks Commission - July 19, 2023
Council acknowledged receipt.
6APublic Hearing: Ordinance No. 2023-01 Prohibiting the Sale of Edible Cannabinoid Products
Ordinance No. 2023-01 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 151.72
The council held public hearings and adopted Ordinance 2023-01 prohibiting the sale of edible cannabinoid products until state licensing begins, and Ordinance 2023-02 imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses while the city conducts a study (noted as lasting until January 1, 2025). The council also added and adopted Ordinance 2023-03 prohibiting cannabis and hemp use in public places; discussion included increasing the fine from $100 and questions about a medical marijuana card exemption, and the council recommended a $300 fine amount.
Ordinance adopted; ordinance summary to be published; roll call vote 5-0.
6BPublic Hearing: Ordinance No. 2023-02 Interim Ordinance Moratorium on Cannabis Businesses
Interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on operation of cannabis businesses
The council held public hearings and adopted Ordinance 2023-01 prohibiting the sale of edible cannabinoid products until state licensing begins, and Ordinance 2023-02 imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses while the city conducts a study (noted as lasting until January 1, 2025). The council also added and adopted Ordinance 2023-03 prohibiting cannabis and hemp use in public places; discussion included increasing the fine from $100 and questions about a medical marijuana card exemption, and the council recommended a $300 fine amount.
Ordinance adopted; ordinance summary to be published; roll call vote 5-0.
6CPublic Hearing: Ordinance 2023-03 Prohibiting Cannabis & Hemp Use in Public Places
Added to agenda at meeting under Item 6.C; council discussion included fine amount and possible medical card exemption.
The council held public hearings and adopted Ordinance 2023-01 prohibiting the sale of edible cannabinoid products until state licensing begins, and Ordinance 2023-02 imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses while the city conducts a study (noted as lasting until January 1, 2025). The council also added and adopted Ordinance 2023-03 prohibiting cannabis and hemp use in public places; discussion included increasing the fine from $100 and questions about a medical marijuana card exemption, and the council recommended a $300 fine amount.
Ordinance adopted; council recommended a $300 fine amount.
7AFire Station Project Discussion
Discussion of fire station project history, financing options, and next steps including design concept and possible combined City Hall + Fire Department concept.
The council discussed the history and next steps for a new fire station following a facilities needs study conducted about a year earlier. Baker Tilly (Doug Green) presented borrowing/background information, and council members discussed financial impacts including choosing between a $9 million and $13 million option and exploring a combined City Hall and Fire Department facility. Staff indicated Oak Grove currently has the lowest tax rate in Anoka County and that the project could move the city to 4th or 5th from the bottom; the council agreed to move forward, explore the combined concept cost, and obtain an additional quote to develop a concept and estimate including City Hall.
Council expressed desire to move forward, explore combined City Hall concept, and get an additional quote for a concept and estimate.
8AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
The council pulled claims and accounts from the consent agenda after Council Member West noted there was a payment to IPS and stated he is a principal in IPS; he requested to abstain. The council then approved the claims and accounts with a 4-0 vote and one abstention (West).
Item pulled from consent; approved with West abstaining due to conflict (principal in IPS).
8BConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-088 Resignation of Michael Green
Item pulled from consent; resolution adopted.
9ACity Engineer: Resolution 23-089 Final Pay Request for 2023 Street Improvement Project
The council adopted Resolution 23-089 approving the final pay request for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, adopted two joint powers agreements with Anoka County (Rum River Bridge improvements on CSAH 22 and improvements at the intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 7), and accepted a proposal from MSA Professional Services to update the development concept for the Ponds, described as exploring land needed for a future wastewater treatment plant.
Resolution adopted.
9BCity Engineer: Anoka County JPA for Reconstruction of Rum River Bridge
Resolution 23-090 approving the Joint Powers Agreement for CSAH 22 Rum River Bridge improvements (as recorded in minutes).
The council adopted Resolution 23-089 approving the final pay request for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, adopted two joint powers agreements with Anoka County (Rum River Bridge improvements on CSAH 22 and improvements at the intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 7), and accepted a proposal from MSA Professional Services to update the development concept for the Ponds, described as exploring land needed for a future wastewater treatment plant.
Resolution 23-090 adopted per minutes.
9CCity Engineer: Anoka County JPA for Reconstruction of CSAH 7 & CSAH 22 Intersection
Resolution 23-091 approving JPA for improvements at intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 7 (as recorded in minutes).
The council adopted Resolution 23-089 approving the final pay request for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, adopted two joint powers agreements with Anoka County (Rum River Bridge improvements on CSAH 22 and improvements at the intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 7), and accepted a proposal from MSA Professional Services to update the development concept for the Ponds, described as exploring land needed for a future wastewater treatment plant.
Resolution 23-091 adopted per minutes.
9DCity Engineer: Ponds Development Concept
Accept proposal from MSA Professional Services to update the development concept for the Ponds.
The council adopted Resolution 23-089 approving the final pay request for the 2023 Street Improvement Project, adopted two joint powers agreements with Anoka County (Rum River Bridge improvements on CSAH 22 and improvements at the intersection of CSAH 22 and CSAH 7), and accepted a proposal from MSA Professional Services to update the development concept for the Ponds, described as exploring land needed for a future wastewater treatment plant.
Proposal accepted.
9ECity Engineer: Engineer Updates
Listed on agenda and in minutes as a heading; no specific actions recorded in minutes.
10AFire Department: Chief Updates
The chief reviewed June calls, and the council adopted resolutions approving purchase of an SCBA decon washer and a breathable air compressor. The council also adopted a resolution approving the Explorer Program funding request from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Chief reviewed calls from June.
10BFire Department: Resolution 23-092 Purchase of SCBA Decon Washer
The chief reviewed June calls, and the council adopted resolutions approving purchase of an SCBA decon washer and a breathable air compressor. The council also adopted a resolution approving the Explorer Program funding request from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Resolution adopted.
10CFire Department: Resolution 23-093 Purchase of Breathable Air Compressor
The chief reviewed June calls, and the council adopted resolutions approving purchase of an SCBA decon washer and a breathable air compressor. The council also adopted a resolution approving the Explorer Program funding request from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Resolution adopted.
10DFire Department: Resolution 23-094 Explorer Program Funding Request
Funding request from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
The chief reviewed June calls, and the council adopted resolutions approving purchase of an SCBA decon washer and a breathable air compressor. The council also adopted a resolution approving the Explorer Program funding request from the Charitable Gambling Fund.
Resolution adopted.
11AParks: Resolution 23-095 Purchase and Installation of Dock System at Dunlop Park
The council adopted Resolution 23-095 authorizing the purchase and installation of a dock system at Dunlop Park.
Resolution adopted.
12City Attorney
Listed on agenda and in minutes as a heading; no specific actions recorded in minutes.
13ACity Administrator: Janitorial Services Agreement - CMT Cleaning Services
The council approved the janitorial services agreement with CMT Cleaning Services.
Agreement approved.
13BCity Administrator Updates
Listed on agenda; minutes do not include a separate Administrator Updates narrative beyond Item 13.A.
14Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Includes notice of next regular meeting.
Mayor asked council to consider changing meeting day in the future; next meeting announced.
15Closed Session
Annual performance review of the City Administrator (Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a)).
The council met in closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a) for the annual performance review of the City Administrator, going into closed session at 8:44 pm and resuming the regular meeting at 9:15 pm.
Closed session held; council went into closed session at 8:44 pm and resumed regular meeting at 9:15 pm.
16Adjournment
Adjournment motion carried 4-1; Wylie opposed; meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Ordinance 2023-03 public cannabis/hemp use penalties
adoptedIncrease the fine amount above $100
Cost comparison: $100 fine discussed; council recommended $300 fine amount
Why: Council members agreed a higher fine could be helpful and the council recommended a $300 fine amount.
Raised by Council Member Wylie
Ordinance 2023-03 public cannabis/hemp use prohibition
mentioned onlyInclude an exemption for people with a medical marijuana card
Why: Assistant Attorney Sathe said an exemption could be included; Mayor Rolf suggested deputy discretion if someone has a medical marijuana card, but minutes do not record an adopted exemption change.
Raised by Council Member Tradewell
Fire station project scope/cost
under studyChoose between a $9 million option and a $13 million option
Cost comparison: $9 million vs $13 million
Why: Council discussed the options as a decision point but did not record a selection at this meeting.
Raised by Council Member West
Fire station project facility concept
under studyExplore a combined City Hall and Fire Department facility (and get an additional concept/estimate quote)
Why: Council agreed there is a need for a new station and agreed to explore combined facility costs and obtain an additional quote for a concept and estimate including City Hall.
Raised by Council Member Wylie
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