Oak Grove City Council meeting, October 30, 2023

Motions and votes

13 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 PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION MADE TO ITEM #11.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION MADE TO ITEM #11.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION MADE TO ITEM #11. All in favor.

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE LISTED DELINQUENT UTILITES WITH RESOLUTION 23-134.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE LISTED DELINQUENT UTILITES WITH RESOLUTION 23-134.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE LISTED DELINQUENT UTILITES WITH RESOLUTION 23-134. All in favor.

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-125.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-125.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-125. All in favor.

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-129.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-129.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in Favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-129. All in Favor.

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. All in favor.

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ACCEPT THE DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ACCEPT THE DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ACCEPT THE DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. All in favor.

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DUNLOP PARK.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DUNLOP PARK.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DUNLOP PARK. All in favor

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE DONATION FROM DIANE PEDERSON OF A LIGHT POLE FOR DUNLOP PARK.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE DONATION FROM DIANE PEDERSON OF A LIGHT POLE FOR DUNLOP PARK.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE DONATION FROM DIANE PEDERSON OF A LIGHT POLE FOR DUNLOP PARK. All in favor

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-131 TO ADOPT THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-131 TO ADOPT THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-131 TO ADOPT THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN. All in favor

• M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-133 THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR JANUARY 2024.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-133 THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR JANUARY 2024.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-133 THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR JANUARY 2024. All in favor

• M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN.

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

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by West

  PassedSplit vote

  • YRolf
  • YTradewell
  • YWest
  • YBray Johson
  • NWylie

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Mayor Rolf, Council Members Tradewell, West and Bray Johson voted aye. Council Member Wylie voted nay. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 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.

• Firefighter pension benefit level set to $5,000 per year of service per Resolution 23-130.

  $5,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. Passed(All in favor.)
  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. All in favor.

What was on the agenda

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

1. Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll CallCall to Order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call

   Meeting called to order; roll call taken; one council member attended remotely per minutes.

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23CALL TO ORDER; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Rolf at 6:01 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken. Present: Weston Rolf, Mayor Angie Bray Johnson, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member - Remote location John West, Council Member Mike…

2. 1Public Forum

   Public comments (3 minutes requested).

   Multiple residents spoke, including about subdivision approvals, Timbers Hideaway development concerns, sheriff contract hours, and manual vote counting.

   • Public forum comments

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23# 1. PUBLIC FORUM Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the clerk's record, and limit their remarks to three minutes.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Pam Johnson, 20012 Poppy St. NW Mrs. Johnson addressed the Council regarding the process for approval for subdivisions. She asked the Council about opportunities to address concerns, what the purpose of public hearings is, what the process for the next two developments will be, and if there is a Comprehensive Parks Pla…p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Rick Mengelkoch, 3751 201st Ln NW Mr. Mengelkoch addressed the Council about the Timbers Hideaway Public Hearing noting that he felt like he wasn't heard. He commented that he feels the City left hard feelings regarding last year's pavement project and that he plans to get involved with the Parks.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Kenna Pretts, 3315 199th Ave NW Ms. Pretts addressed the Council regarding the Timbers Hideaway development project saying that she is not happy with the development and that a park in the neighborhood is needed. She also commented that utilizing 197th as the main inlet/outlet for the development is what she hopes to s…p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Derek Lynn, ACEIT, Ramsey, MN Mr. Lynn representing Anoka County Election Integrity Team (ACEIT) is a group looking to change the tabulation of votes back to a manual hand count. He offered information regarding upcoming informational session on the topic.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Richard Klabechek, 19519 Lake George Blvd Mr. Klabechek offered the Council and audience the information regarding training session on manually counting votes.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Brian Jude, 22204 Zion Pkwy Mr. Jude revisited his comments regarding using funds to purchase grinders for new homes coming into the Ponds development.

3. 2Announcements

   Included Veteran's Day statement, Christmas tree lighting date/time, and budget note that items can be reduced but not increased until finalized.

   • Announcements
   • Budget

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23# 2. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Mayor Rolf read a statement regarding Veteran's Day. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 1, 2023 at 5:30pm with lighting happening at 6:30pm. The Preliminary budget was voted on at the last meeting totaling $3,843,220. He mentioned that items can be reduced but not increased until finalized.

4. 3Setting of Regular Agenda

   Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete items by majority vote.

   Approved as presented.

   • Agenda approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 3. 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. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

5. 4aApproval of Council Minutes: October 9, 2023

   Approved with a correction to Item #11.

   • Minutes approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES a. October 9, 2023p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH THE CORRECTION MADE TO ITEM #11. All in favor.

6. 5aAcknowledge receipt of commission minutes: Parks Commission (October 18, 2023)

   Acknowledged receipt (no motion recorded).

   • Commission minutes

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 5. AKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES a. Parks Commission - October 18, 2023p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES a. Parks Commission - October 18, 2023 The Council acknowledged receipt of commission minutes.

7. 6aPublic Hearing: Delinquent Utilities — Resolution 23-134 Certifying Delinquent Utilities

   Council held a public hearing on delinquent utilities, found that no one spoke, and then approved Resolution 23-134 certifying the listed delinquent utilities.

   Public hearing opened/closed with no speakers; certification approved.

   • Delinquent utilities
   • Assessments/Certification

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 6. PUBLIC HEARING a. Delinquent Utilities 1. Resolution 23-134 - Certifying Delinquent Utilitiesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Mayor Rolf opened the public hearing at 6:41pm. There were no persons present for the public hearing. Mayor Rolf closed the public hearing at 6:42pm MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF THE LISTED DELINQUENT UTILITES WITH RESOLUTION 23-134. All in favor.

8. 7Petitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries

   No presentations or petitions presented.

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.237. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIESp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INQUIRIES There were no presentations or petitions presented.

9. 8Sheriff's Report

   Council discussed a letter from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office about an increase in the sheriff's contract, but took no action at this meeting; earlier in public forum, a speaker suggested reducing the sheriff contract to 20 hours per day.

   Not separately recorded in the minutes; later discussion noted a letter about an increase in sheriff's contract.

   • Sheriff contract

   Outcome unrecorded
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.238. SHERIFFS REPORTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23The Council discussed the letter received from Anoka County Sheriff's Office regarding the increase in Sheriff's contract. No decision was made at this time.

10. 9aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Claims

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.239. CONSENT AGENDA a. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

11. 9bConsent Agenda: Anoka County Municipality Agreement (Voting Operations, Technology & Election Resources)

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Elections

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23b. Anoka County - Municipality Agreement, Voting Operations, Technology & Election Resourcesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23D. Anoka County - Municipality Agreement, Voting Operations, Technology & Election Resourcesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

12. 9cConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-132 Closing out project escrow accounts

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Escrows

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Resolution 23-132 - Closing out project escrow accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Resolution 23-132 - Closing out project escrow accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

13. 9dConsent Agenda: Ordinance 23-07 (Stormwater/animal waste/bulk storage regulations)

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion; minutes include shortened ordinance description.

    • Consent agenda
    • Ordinance
    • Stormwater

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23d. Ordinance 23-07 - Amending Chapter 105 by Amending Section 105-22, and Adding Sections 105-27, and 105-28, Thereto Regulating Stormwater Management Regulations, Animal Waste and Bulk Storage in the City of Oak Grovep. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23d. Ordinance 23-07 - Amending Chapter 105 by Amending Section 105-22p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

14. 9eConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-135 Hiring of Administrative Assistant

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Hiring

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23e. Resolution 23-135 - Hiring of Administrative Assistantp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Resolution 23-135 - Hiring of Administrative Assistantp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

15. 9fConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-128 Approving Site Plan Review — Star Installation, Inc.

    Council approved the consent agenda in a single motion, covering claims and accounts, an Anoka County elections-related municipal agreement, closing out project escrow accounts, Ordinance 23-07 amending Chapter 105, hiring an administrative assistant (Resolution 23-135), and site plan review for Star Installation, Inc. (Resolution 23-128).

    Approved as part of one consent agenda motion.

    • Consent agenda
    • Site plan

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23f. Resolution 23-128 - Approving Site Plan Review - Star Installation Incp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Resolution 23-128 - Approving Site Plan Review - Star Installation, Inc.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

16. 10aCity Engineer: Resolution 23-125 Oak Grove Sims Trail Crossing Financial Security Reduction #1

    Council approved two separate financial security reductions related to development projects: Oak Grove Sims Trail Crossing (Resolution 23-125) and Smith Grove 3rd Addition (Resolution 23-129).

    • Development financial security

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23a. Resolution 23-125 - Approving Oak Grove Sims Trail Crossing Financial Security Reduction #1p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-125. All in favor.

17. 10bCity Engineer: Resolution 23-129 Smith Grove 3rd Addition Financial Security Reduction #1

    Council approved two separate financial security reductions related to development projects: Oak Grove Sims Trail Crossing (Resolution 23-125) and Smith Grove 3rd Addition (Resolution 23-129).

    • Development financial security

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23b. Resolution 23-129 - Smith Grove 3rd Addition Financial Security Reduction #1p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-129. All in Favor.

18. 10cCity Engineer: Engineer Updates

    Listed on agenda; no update content recorded in minutes.

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Engineer Updatesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Engineer Updates

19. 11aFire: Fire Chief Updates

    Discussed possible 'Santa on the truck' event, Heartsafe CPR program, and call statistics.

    • Fire Department

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.2311. FIRE a. Fire Chief Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Chief Rob Engler requested to do "Santa on the truck" as a community outreach event for the holidays. He also discussed the Heartsafe Program will be through January - March so every student in the High School will be certified in CPR. He reviewed the call statistics that revealed that there are about 40-50 calls per m…

20. 11bFire: Resolution 23-130 Approving a Pension Benefit Increase for Firefighters

    Council considered an increase to the firefighter pension benefit level; the Relief Association requested an increase from $4,500 to $6,000, and Council instead approved Resolution 23-130 increasing the benefit level to $5,000 per year of service.

    Approved increase to $5,000 per year of service (Relief Association requested $6,000).

    • Fire pension

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23b. Resolution 23-130 - Approving a Pension Benefit Increase for Firefightersp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23The Relief Association asked Council for an increase from $4,500 to $6,000. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-130 INCREASING BENEFIT LEVEL TO $5,000 PER YEAR OF SERVICE. All in favor.

21. 11cFire: Resolution 23-127 Accepting Donation for Fire Department

    Council accepted a $126 donation to the Fire Department from Ron and Suzanne Herman.

    Accepted $126 donation from Ron and Suzanne Herman.

    • Fire donation

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Resolution 23-127 - Accepting Donation for Fire Departmentp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Ron and Suzanne Herman donated $126 to the Fire Department. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ACCEPT THE DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. All in favor.

22. 12aParks: Resolution 23-126 Approval of Lighting Installation at Dunlop Park

    Council approved installation of lighting at Dunlop Park (Resolution 23-126) and approved a donation of a 30-foot light pole for Dunlop Park from Parks Commissioner Diane Pederson (Resolution 23-136).

    • Dunlop Park

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.2312. PARKS a. Resolution 23-126 - Approval of Lighting Installation at Dunlop Parkp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING AT DUNLOP PARK. All in favor

23. 12bParks: Resolution 23-136 Approval of Light Pole Donation for Dunlop

    Council approved installation of lighting at Dunlop Park (Resolution 23-126) and approved a donation of a 30-foot light pole for Dunlop Park from Parks Commissioner Diane Pederson (Resolution 23-136).

    Approved donation of a 30-foot light pole from Parks Commissioner Diane Pederson.

    • Dunlop Park
    • Donations

    Approved
    p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Resolution 23-136 - Approval of Light Pole Donation for Dunlop Parks Commissioner Diane Pederson donated a 30-foot light pole for use in Dunlop Park. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE DONATION FROM DIANE PEDERSON OF A LIGHT POLE FOR DUNLOP PARK. All in favor

24. 13aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion: Resolution 23-131 Position Classification and Compensation Plan

    Council adopted a new position classification and compensation plan (Resolution 23-131) based on Abdo Solutions' 2023 study, replacing the Merit Pay System adopted in 2017, and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for January 2024 (Resolution 23-133) including applying the COLA to firefighters.

    Adopted Abdo 2023 classification and compensation study plan; replaces the Merit Pay System adopted in 2017.

    • Compensation plan
    • Pay equity

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Resolution 23-131 - Approving Position Classification and Compensation Planp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-131 TO ADOPT THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN. All in favor

25. 13bCity Administrator Updates & Discussion: Resolution 23-133 Approving Cost of Living Adjustment

    Council adopted a new position classification and compensation plan (Resolution 23-131) based on Abdo Solutions' 2023 study, replacing the Merit Pay System adopted in 2017, and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for January 2024 (Resolution 23-133) including applying the COLA to firefighters.

    Approved 3% COLA for January 2024; applied to firefighters as well.

    • COLA
    • Budget 2024

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23b. Resolution 23-133 - Approving Cost of Living Adjustmentp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23In 2024, employees will receive a 3% Cost of Living Increase (COLA). and only employees eligible for a step increase will receive a step on their anniversary date. The 3% COLA will also be applied to fire fighters.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-133 THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR JANUARY 2024. All in favor

26. 13cCity Administrator Updates

    Discussed fall newsletter, Truth & Taxation hearing in December, and population sign costs coming in less than anticipated.

    • Administrator updates

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23c. Administrator Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23Administrator Wickham updated Council that the Fall Newsletter was sent out. He discussed the upcoming Truth & Taxation hearing in December. He commented on the ongoing discussion around the population sign signs letting Council know that the cost will be less than anticipated.

27. 14aMayor/Council Requests/Updates: Anoka County Green Lights for Veterans (Council Member Bray Johnson)

    Council discussed a letter from the Anoka County Sheriff's Office about an increase in the sheriff's contract, but took no action at this meeting; earlier in public forum, a speaker suggested reducing the sheriff contract to 20 hours per day.

    Listed on agenda; not recorded in minutes as a distinct discussion item.

    • Veterans

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 14. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES a. Anoka County Green Lights for Veterans - Council Member Bray Johnsonp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23## 13. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES

28. 15Adjournment

    Adjourned at 7:56 p.m. on a recorded 4-1 vote (Wylie voted nay).

    • Adjournment

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.30.2315. ADJOURNMENTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.30.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADJOURN. Mayor Rolf, Council Members Tradewell, West and Bray Johson voted aye. Council Member Wylie voted nay. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Alternatives considered

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

• Firefighter pension benefit level increase (Resolution 23-130)

  rejected

  Increase benefit level from $4,500 to $6,000 (requested by the Relief Association)

  Cost comparison: Requested increase from $4,500 to $6,000; council approved $5,000 per year of service instead.

  Raised by The Relief Association

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 10.30.23

  Minutes · Monday, October 30, 2023

  4 pages

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• Document

  Oak Grove — 10.30.23

  Agenda · Monday, October 30, 2023

  2 pages

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