Monday, August 14, 2023
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes; discussed the 2024 sheriff contract increase request; heard a memorial-fund presentation; approved several consent items, a no-parking resolution, an architecture proposal, a woodwork proposal, and adjourned 4-1.
8 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M-1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M-2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M-3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M-4MOTION 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
M-5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-096 NO PARKING ON PORTIONS OF VIKING VLBD NW AND RUM RIVER BLVD NW.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M-6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBMER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-100 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM BUETOW ARCHITECTURE FOR 2023 FACILITY NEEDS STUDY UPDATE.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBMER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-100 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FROM BUETOW ARCHITECTURE FOR 2023 FACILITY NEEDS STUDY UPDATE.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
All in favor.
M-7MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WSET, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM BRIAN HILL CONSTRUCITON TO COMPLETE THE WOOD WORK IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WSET, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM BRIAN HILL CONSTRUCITON TO COMPLETE THE WOOD WORK IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
moved by WSET, seconded by Bray Johnson
All in favor.
M-8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADJOURN.
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Rolf
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.
Buetow Architecture proposal quote for a 2023 facility needs study update (Fire Department and City Hall together).
$3,750
18 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
1Public Forum
2Announcements
3Setting of Regular Agenda
Agenda approved; administrator noted Item B (Resolution 23-096 Hiring Street Maintenance Worker) was pulled from consent and resolution numbers were swapped.
4Approval of July 31, 2023 Council Minutes
5Sheriff's Report - July; A. 2024 Contract Discussion
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office reported that staffing market pressures turned an anticipated 3% contract increase into a total 14% increase, creating a stated $88,568 difference, and asked whether the City would reopen the 2023–2024 contract to help cover costs totaling $44,284. Council members expressed concern about a mid-contract jump and suggested taking the issue to the County Commissioners, with possible additional discussion during budget talks; no vote was taken.
Council discussed Anoka County Sheriff’s Office contract cost increase request; no formal action recorded.
6APetitions/Individuals/Presentations: 2nd Quarter Financial Report - Abdo Financial Solutions
6BPetitions/Individuals/Presentations: Cedar Creek Conservation Area Memorial Fund Presentation
Residents presented a proposed memorial at the Cedar Creek Conservation Area to honor individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice, with an engraved stone and QR code, and asked the City to contribute $5,000 toward costs that were originally estimated at $15,000 but expected to be higher. City staff indicated the charitable gambling fund could be a source but noted a September application deadline; the Council discussed promotion and donation logistics but did not approve funding at this meeting.
Presentation requested city funding support; administrator stated charitable gambling fund application would be due in September; no vote recorded.
7AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved separately after being pulled; Council Member West abstained due to conflict (IPS payment).
7BConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-096 Hiring Street Maintenance Worker
Removed from consent agenda when setting the agenda.
7CConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-097 Summarizing Administrator Performance Review
Approved as part of consent agenda motion.
7DConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-098 Appointing a City Clerk
Approved as part of consent agenda motion.
7EConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-099 2023 Crack Sealing Project
Approved as part of consent agenda motion.
8ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 23-100 No Parking on Portions of Viking Blvd NW and Rum River Blvd NW
The Council adopted a no-parking resolution requested by the County as part of a bridge replacement and intersection project work, following staff explanation and discussion that similar steps would be needed for other restrictions (like “jake breaking”) because the City lacks an ordinance.
Adopted (minutes show as Resolution 23-096 due to renumbering swap).
8BCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Proposal from Buetow Architecture
Council considered facility planning for potentially combining the Fire Department and City Hall into one building and approved a $3,750 proposal from Buetow Architecture for a 2023 facility needs study update. Discussion included preferences for one building over two and general comparisons of one-versus-two facility costs.
Council adopted resolution accepting $3,750 proposal for 2023 facility needs study update.
8CCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates
As part of preparing to install a donated Oak Grove sign behind the dais, the Council approved a proposal from Brian Hill Construction to complete woodwork behind the dais; staff noted the sign would be back lit.
Staff reported that the last two meeting recordings lost half of the video feed and said Granicus was believed to have resolved the issue; a council member asked whether there was a service agreement and staff confirmed there was.
Council discussed access at the end of Lake George Parkway (gate closed but walkers can still access) and agreed they were not in favor of giving additional space to neighbors for free, with discussion of potentially making the area a small walking-only park; staff said the access issue would be placed on an upcoming agenda.
Included compensation study timing; meeting recording issues; hiring update; Lake George Parkway access and use; parks/benches and Eagle Scout project discussion; planning commission preview; and proposal to complete woodwork behind dais (approved by separate motion).
9Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
The Mayor raised the possibility of changing council meeting days, and the Council agreed to continue discussing it. The Mayor also shared that residents had contacted him about door-to-door storm-damage repair solicitations and provided a draft peddlers ordinance intended to inform residents who is knocking on their door; no action was taken.
10Adjournment
Adjournment motion carried 4-1; meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
2024 sheriff contract cost increase request
rejectedCity reopening the 2023–2024 contract and contributing costs totaling $44,284
Cost comparison: “additional 11% increase with a difference of $88,568 and a total of a 14% increase” and request to help with costs totaling “$44,284”
Why: Council members stated they were not open to paying the $44,284 mid-contract and suggested the County Commissioners should address funding; further discussion could occur during budget talks.
Raised by Commander Lenzmeier
2024 sheriff contract cost increase request
under studyAsk County Commissioners to provide more money for raises/public safety funds instead of City paying the mid-contract increase
Why: Suggested as next step for the City because the City already budgeted based on the two-year contract; no follow-up action recorded in minutes beyond discussion.
Raised by Council Member Wylie
Sheriff patrol contracting approach
mentioned onlySmaller percentage increases each year instead of the full 14%
Cost comparison: “smaller percentage increases each year instead of the full 14%”
Why: Raised as a preference in discussion; no negotiation outcome recorded.
Raised by Council Member Tradewell
Facility planning (Fire Department and City Hall)
adoptedOne combined building instead of two separate buildings
Why: Council agreed they would prefer to have one building and proceeded with a facility needs study update proposal built around that concept.
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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