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Oak Grove City Council meeting, November 13, 2023
City Council
Monday, November 13, 2023
What happened
The Oak Grove City Council approved opening the Anoka County Sheriff’s police services contract mid-term to pay an additional $44,000, approved multiple consent and project resolutions, discussed remaining 2024 budget items (including authorizing up to $50,000 ARPA for a used duty truck), held a closed session for the City Administrator performance review, and adjourned 4-1.
Motions and votes
9 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 PRESENTED.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON
TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
Passed
All in favor.
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER
TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell
Passed
All in favor.
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES. All in favor.
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY
JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
PassedSplit vote
YRolf
YWylie
YTradewell
YBray Johnson
NWest
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000. Mayor Rolf, Councilmembers Wylie, Tradewell and Bray Johnson voted aye. Councilmember West voted nay. Motion passed 4-1.
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 — 11.13.23MOTION 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 WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-138.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-138.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
Passed
All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-138. All in favor.
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-139.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-139.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
Passed
All in Favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-139. All in Favor.
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-141.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-141.
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
Passed
All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-141. All in favor.
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-142.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-142.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by West
Passed
All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-142. All in favor.
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON
TO ADJOURN.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
PassedSplit vote
YRolf
YTradewell
YWylie
YBray Johson
NWest
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. Mayor Rolf, Council Members Tradewell, Wylie and Bray Johson voted aye. Council Member West voted nay. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 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.
Additional amount requested by Anoka County Sheriff's Office for police services contract; Council approved opening the contract mid-term…
$44,000
Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY
JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000.Passed(Motion passed 4-1.)
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23The Council continued an ongoing conversation regarding the Anoka County Sheriff's Office's request to open up the current two-year contract the City holds with them for police services to gain an additional $44,000 after approving a significant wage increase for County personnel.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000.
What was on the agenda
24 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
CALL TO ORDERCall to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Roll call
Minutes record the meeting was called to order, pledge said, and roll call taken; no separate vote recorded.
No action
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Rolf at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023. Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken. Present: Weston Rolf, Mayor Angie Bray Johnson, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council M…
1Public Forum
Public comment (Pat Graiziger; Gene Hodel/Hodell).
A resident, Pat Graiziger, spoke about concerns related to a lake access on Lake George Parkway that allows watercraft to be anchored all summer and raised the idea of closing a section of Lake George Parkway, providing a handout with the issue and proposed solutions. The minutes record the comments but no council action at this meeting.
A resident, Gene Hodel/Hodell, raised concerns about the planning process for subdivisions and developments and asked the City to revisit its public process and consider updating the 2006 Master Park Plan used when developers apply for subdivisions. Later in the meeting, the City Administrator noted the Parks Commission would be discussing the process for recommending parks and updating the Parks/Trails Master Plan from 2006.
Two speakers addressed the Council; no action recorded.
Lake George Parkway access/closure concerns
Subdivision/development public process and parks planning
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23a. Pat Graiziger, 21260 S Lake George Dr. NW Mr. Graiziger addressed the Council regarding closing a section of Lake George Parkway due to the use of a lake access that allows for the anchoring of watercraft all summer long. He provided a handout that outlines the issue and proposed solutions. b. Gene Hodel, 19828 Orch…
2Announcements
Christmas Tree Lighting Event update; additional sponsor obtained; Public Works assisting so four trees will be lit.
Councilmember West announced the December 1, 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting Event and staff noted an additional tree sponsor and Public Works assistance so four trees would be lit. Councilmember West also suggested forming a Christmas Lighting Committee to engage the public; no formal action was recorded.
Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Discussion only
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Councilmember West announced the Christmas Tree Lighting Event happening on December 1, 2023 from 5:30-8:00. City Administrator Wickham commented that another tree sponsor was obtained and Public Works will be assisting so all four trees will be lit this year.
3Setting of Regular Agenda
Approve regular agenda as presented.
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
4Approval of Council Minutes
Regular meeting October 30, 2023 and Work Session October 30, 2023.
Approved
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES. All in favor.
5Acknowledge receipt of Commission and Committee Minutes
Planning Commission - October 24, 2023.
Acknowledged receipt; no motion recorded.
No action
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23a. Planning Commission - October 24, 2023 The Council acknowledged receipt of commission minutes.
6Petitions, Individuals, Presentations, and Inquiries
No presentations or petitions presented.
No action
p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23There were no presentations or petitions presented.
7Sheriff's Report
October Report; 2024 Contract discussion and action to open contract mid-term to pay additional $44,000.
Council discussed Anoka County Sheriff’s Office request to reopen the City’s current two-year police services contract mid-term after the County approved a significant wage increase. Members weighed whether to pay an additional $44,000 now versus facing a stated $88,000 line item in 2025, and ultimately voted 4-1 to open the contract mid-term and pay the additional $44,000.
Council approved opening the contract mid-term (4-1) to pay an additional $44,000.
Anoka County Sheriff contract amendment (mid-term increase)
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO OPEN THE CONTRACT MID-TERM TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $44,000. Mayor Rolf, Councilmembers Wylie, Tradewell and Bray Johnson voted aye. Councilmember West voted nay. Motion passed 4-1.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23The Council continued an ongoing conversation regarding the Anoka County Sheriff's Office's request to open up the current two-year contract the City holds with them for police services to gain an additional $44,000 after approving a significant wage increase for County personnel.
8aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Part of consent agenda approved as presented.
Claims and Accounts
Consent calendar
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23a. Claims and Accounts b. Resolution 23-140 - Jan Carlson Minor Subdivision with Variance c. Ordinance 23-08 - Rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Single Family Residential (SFR). d. Resolution 23-143 - Closing Escrow Accounts e. Resolution 23-144 - Variance Fjerstad. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL …
8bConsent Agenda: Resolution 23-140 - Jan Carlson Minor Subdivision with Variance
Part of consent agenda approved as presented.
Jan Carlson minor subdivision with variance
Consent calendar
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23b. Resolution 23-140 - Jan Carlson Minor Subdivision with Variancep. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
8cConsent Agenda: Ordinance 23-08 - Rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Single Family Residential (SFR)
Part of consent agenda approved as presented.
Ordinance 23-08 rezoning A to SFR
Consent calendar
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23c. Ordinance 23-08 - Rezoning from Agriculture (A) to Single Family Residential (SFR).p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23d. Resolution 23-143 - Closing Escrow Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23e. Resolution 23-144 - Variance Fjerstad.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.
9aCity Engineer: Resolution 23-138 - Approving University NW Change Order #2
University Avenue NW project change order
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23a. Resolution 23-138 - Approving University NW Change Order #2 MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-138. All in favor.
9bCity Engineer: Resolution 23-139 - Pay Request #3 for University Avenue Project
University Avenue project pay request
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23b. Resolution 23-139 - Pay Request #3 for University Avenue Project MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-139. All in Favor.
9cCity Engineer: Engineer Updates
No updates due to technical difficulties.
No action
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23c. Engineer Updates - There were no updates provided due to technical difficulties.
10aFire: Fire Chief Updates
Updates section is listed; the minutes do not describe the substance of any updates here.
Fire Department updates
Discussion only
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23## 10. FIRE a. Fire Chief Updates
10bFire: Resolution 23-141 - Authorization to Purchase Fire Hose
Fire hose purchase
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23b. Resolution 23-141 - Authorization to Purchase Fire Hose MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-141. All in favor.
10cFire: Resolution 23-142 - Approval to Purchase Positive Pressure Fan for E11
Positive pressure fan purchase for E11
Approved
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23c. Resolution 23-142 - Approval to Purchase Positive Pressure Fan for E11. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-142. All in favor.
Parks Commission and Planning Commission upcoming meetings; wastewater services contract discussion with St. Francis; animal control contract renewal noted; suggestion to form Christmas Lighting Committee.
A resident, Gene Hodel/Hodell, raised concerns about the planning process for subdivisions and developments and asked the City to revisit its public process and consider updating the 2006 Master Park Plan used when developers apply for subdivisions. Later in the meeting, the City Administrator noted the Parks Commission would be discussing the process for recommending parks and updating the Parks/Trails Master Plan from 2006.
Councilmember West announced the December 1, 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting Event and staff noted an additional tree sponsor and Public Works assistance so four trees would be lit. Councilmember West also suggested forming a Christmas Lighting Committee to engage the public; no formal action was recorded.
Parks/Trails Master Plan update
Remote meeting system issues
Waste Water Services Contract (St. Francis)
Animal control services contract renewal
Christmas lighting committee idea
PinTv site plan review application
Discussion only
p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Administrator Wickham discussed the upcoming Parks Commission meeting on November 15th and that they will be discussing the Lighting Event and that there will be discussion about the process for recommending parks and updating the Parks/Trails Master Plan from 2006.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Council member West commented that it would be beneficial to form a Christmas Lighting Committee to engage the public.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Administrator Wickham updated Council that Planning Commission will be meeting on November 16th and that PinTv has submitted an application for a site plan review to build a new building and will be having a public hearing.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23He discussed meeting with the St. Francis City Administrator to discuss the Waste Water Services Contract and that they would be open to extending the contract. Additionally the contract for animal control services with the Humane Society is up for renewal.
Discussed remaining budget items; duty truck purchase options and voluntary firefighter pension contribution; discussed not allocating funds to Fire Department Asset Acquisition Fund; tax rate discussion.
Council discussed two remaining 2024 budget decisions: a Fire Department duty truck and the firefighter voluntary pension contribution. They authorized up to $50,000 in ARPA funds if the Fire Chief finds a good used vehicle, and they decided not to make a voluntary pension contribution in 2024 despite a $17,000 request because the fund was described as funded at 125% after a recently approved years-of-service increase.
Actions were described as discussed/authorized in narrative form; no separate motion recorded in the minutes.
2024 budget decisions
Fire Department duty truck (ARPA)
Firefighter voluntary pension contribution
Fire Department Asset Acquisition Fund
Tax rate
Discussion only
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23The Council discussed that there were two budget items left to make a decision on. The Duty Truck for the Fire Department and the voluntary pension contribution. The Council discussed options for purchasing a duty truck with the Fire Chief and authorized up to $50,000 from ARPA funds if he finds a good used vehicle. Th…
12Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Remote meeting system direction request; land development process comments; optics of repeat votes; ISD 15 referendum results and turnout comment.
Remote meeting system issues
Land development process
ISD 15 referendum
Discussion only
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Council member Tradewell requested council direction to allow Administrator Wickham to look at fixing the issues with the remote meeting system.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Council member Tradewell also made comment regarding land development and the process and the need to allow developers to do what they want with the land they purchase as long as they are following the city's process.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Council member West comment about optics. He indicated that it gives bad optics to vote on an issue and then bring it back several times for additional votes.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23Mayor Rolf discussed the ISD 15 school referendum that both questions failed. Council member Bray Johnson pointed out that only 15% of registered voters participated in the district election.
13Closed Session
Closed session for annual performance review of City Administrator (Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(a)); entered 7:33 pm, resumed 7:47 pm.
Council held a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a) for the annual performance review of the City Administrator, entering closed session at 7:33 pm and resuming the regular meeting at 7:47 pm. No actions taken in closed session are described in the open minutes.
Closed session held; no action recorded in open session minutes beyond timing.
City Administrator annual performance review (closed session)
No action
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a), the City Council met in a closed session for the annual performance review of the City Administrator. The City Council went into closed session at 7:33 pm. The regular meeting resumed at 7:47 pm.
14Adjournment
Adjourned at 7:47 p.m. (vote 4-1).
Approved
p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.13.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. Mayor Rolf, Council Members Tradewell, Wylie and Bray Johson voted aye. Council Member West voted nay. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office police services contract amendment
rejected
Do not open the contract mid-term; keep the current two-year contract unchanged
Cost comparison: Council discussed paying an additional $44,000 now versus stated additional $88,000 line item in 2025 if not opened mid-term.
Why: Concern about opening the contract was voiced, but a majority voted to open it and pay the additional $44,000.
2024 Fire Department duty truck procurement
adopted
Authorize up to $50,000 from ARPA funds for a good used vehicle if found
Why: Council discussed options with the Fire Chief and authorized the ARPA-funded cap contingent on finding a good used vehicle.
2024 firefighter voluntary pension contribution
rejected
Make a $17,000 voluntary pension contribution in 2024 (as requested in preliminary budget)
Cost comparison: Requested $17,000; discussion states they would make no voluntary contribution in 2024 because the fund was funded at 125% and a years-of-service increase was just approved.
Why: Minutes state the fund was funded at 125% and a years-of-service amount increase had just been approved; Council decided no voluntary contribution in 2024.
Raised by Fire Chief
Fire Department capital funding approach for 2024
adopted
Do not allocate funds to the Fire Department Asset Acquisition Fund in 2024; rely on Public Safety State Aid and ARPA funds for capital equipment needs
Why: Minutes state this was discussed due to availability of Public Safety State Aid and ARPA funds.
Sources
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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