Oak Grove City Council meeting, December 11, 2023

Motions and votes

15 motions on the record.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

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

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON 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 APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-155 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-155 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-155 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-156 ADOPTING THE FINAL EDA 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-156 ADOPTING THE FINAL EDA 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-156 ADOPTING THE FINAL EDA 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-157 APPROVING THE UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES AS PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-157 APPROVING THE UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES AS PRESENTED.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-157 APPROVING THE UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 23-09 ADOPTING THE 2024 FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 23-09 ADOPTING THE 2024 FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED.

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 23-09 ADOPTING THE 2024 FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO CAP THE AMOUNT PAID OUT FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY AT $500.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO CAP THE AMOUNT PAID OUT FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY AT $500.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO CAP THE AMOUNT PAID OUT FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY AT $500. All in favor.

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) and (b).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) and (b).

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) and (b). All in favor.

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (c).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (c).

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (c). All in favor.

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-159 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-159 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-159 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. All in favor.

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-160 SECURITY REDUCTION #1 JP FARMS.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-160 SECURITY REDUCTION #1 JP FARMS.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-160 SECURITY REDUCTION #1 JP FARMS. All in favor.

• M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED OPTION 2(a).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED OPTION 2(a).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED OPTION 2(a). All in favor.

• M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION. All in favor.

• M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE 2024 IMPOUND AGREEMENT - HUMANE SOCIETY.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE 2024 IMPOUND AGREEMENT - HUMANE SOCIETY.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE 2024 IMPOUND AGREEMENT - HUMANE SOCIETY. All in favor.

• M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN.

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

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  All in favor.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 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.

• Cap the amount paid out for the gopher bounty.

  $500

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO CAP THE AMOUNT PAID OUT FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY AT $500. Passed(All in favor.)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO CAP THE AMOUNT PAID OUT FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY AT $500. All in favor.

What was on the agenda

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

1. CALL_TO_ORDERCall to Order; Pledge of Allegiance

   Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and the pledge was said.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23CALL TO ORDER; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Rolf at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023. Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.

2. ROLL_CALLRoll Call

   Roll call taken; minutes list those present and also-present staff/consultants.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23ROLL CALL:p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Present: Weston Rolf, Mayor Angie Bray Johnson, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member

3. 1Public Forum

   Resident raised concerns about properties that look like junk yards and asked about code enforcement.

   During the public forum, resident Jerry Mesenbourg said there were properties around him that “look like junk yards” and asked about the city’s code enforcement.

   • code enforcement

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.231. PUBLIC FORUMp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Jerry Mesenbourg, 3843 205th LN NW, Oak Grove Mr. Mesenbourg commented that there were properties around him that look like junk yards and inquired about code enforcement.

4. 2Announcements

   Thanks shared for the Tree Lighting event and volunteers/commissions involved.

   • community events

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.232. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Councilmember West gave thanks to the volunteers and people that helped to make the Tree Lighting event a success. Councilmember Bray Johnson gave thanks to the community for their participation with the Tree Lighting Event. Mayor Rolf gave thanks to the Parks Commission members and Oak Grove Fire Department for their …

5. 3Setting of Regular Agenda

   Agenda approved as presented.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.233. SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDAp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

6. 4Approval of Council Minutes

   November 27, 2023 regular meeting and work session minutes.

   • minutes approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.234. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES a. November 27, 2023p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION MINUTES. All in favor.

7. 52024 Final Budget & Levy - Truth in Taxation Hearing

   Presentation and public hearing; adoption of final 2024 budget & levy, EDA budget & levy, utility fund budget and rates, and 2024 fee schedule.

   The council held its Truth in Taxation hearing (opened at 6:33pm) where residents discussed the city’s reported “24.36% increase,” impacts on fixed-income residents, and the tradeoff between citywide levy increases versus individual assessments for road improvements. After the hearing and discussion, the council approved the final 2024 budget and levy (Resolution 23-155), approved the final 2024 EDA budget and levy (Resolution 23-156), approved the utility fund budget and rates (Resolution 23-157), and adopted the 2024 fee schedule (Ordinance 23-09).

   Truth in Taxation public hearing opened at 6:33pm; multiple budget/levy related approvals passed.

   • 2024 budget
   • 2024 levy
   • truth in taxation
   • EDA budget
   • utility rates
   • fee schedule

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.235. 2024 FINAL BUDGET & LEVY - TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING a. Budget & Levy Presentation b. Public Hearing - Truth in Taxation c. Resolution 23-155 Adopting the Final 2024 Budget & Levy d. Resolution 23-156 Adopting the final Economic Development Authority 2024 Budget & Levy e. Resolution 23-157 Approving 2024 Utility Fun…p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Mayor Rolf opened up the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing at 6:33pmp. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-155 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED. All in favor.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-156 ADOPTING THE FINAL EDA 2024 BUDGET & LEVY AS PRESENTED. All in favor.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-157 APPROVING THE UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES AS PRESENTED. All in favor.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 23-09 ADOPTING THE 2024 FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED. All in favor.

8. 6Sheriff's Report

   Lieutenant Knotz provided most recent call stats for the city.

   • public safety

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.236. SHERIFFS REPORT a. November 2023p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Lieutenant Knotz provided the most recent stats for calls in the City.

9. 7Consent Agenda

   Claims and accounts; garbage hauler license renewals; firefighter retirement (pulled and voted separately).

   The council approved consent agenda items (a) claims and accounts and (b) garbage hauler license renewals together. Council member West pulled the firefighter retirement item from consent to thank Andy Winiecki for his years of service, and the council then approved the retirement item by a separate motion.

   Item (c) was pulled from consent and approved by separate motion.

   • claims
   • licenses
   • fire department

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.11.237. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda contains several items, which are acted upon by the Council in one motion. Upon request by any one Councilmember, City staff, or the public a consent agenda item may be removed and put on the regular agenda for discussion and consideration. a. Claims and Accounts b. Resolution 23-15…p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Council member West pulled item (c) from the consent agenda.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) and (b). All in favor. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (c). All in favor.

10. 8City Engineer

    Engineer updates; 2024 street improvements; JP Farms security reduction #1.

    The City Engineer reported the only update was MS4 training scheduled for the next day. The council then approved 2024 street improvements (Resolution 23-159) and approved Security Reduction #1 for JP Farms (Resolution 23-160).

    Engineer noted MS4 training the next day; Resolutions 23-159 and 23-160 approved.

    • street improvements
    • development security

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.238. CITY ENGINEER a. Engineer Updates b. Resolution 23-159 2024 Street Improvements c. Resolution 23-160 Security Reduction #1 JP Farmsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23City Engineer, Chuck Schwartz, only had one update for Council regarding the MS4 training to take place the next day.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-159 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS. All in favor. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 23-160 SECURITY REDUCTION #1 JP FARMS. All in favor.

11. 9City Attorney

    Employee Handbook Amendment - ESST; council approved “Option 2(a)” approach.

    The City Administrator summarized two options to update the Employee Handbook for Minnesota’s ESST law effective January 1, 2024: providing an additional bank of hours (Option 1) or keeping current PTO accruals (described as more generous than the state requirement) while tracking ESST hours used separately (Option 2). The council approved “proposed option 2(a).”

    • employee handbook
    • ESST

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.239. CITY ATTORNEY a. Employee Handbook Amendment - ESSTp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23City Administrator Wickham reviewed the memo from the City Attorney and gave an overview on two options regarding updating the Employee Handbook to reflect the changes needed due to the State's mandate of a new Earned Sick and Safe Time law going into effect on January 1, 2024. Option 1 allows the Council to give emplo…p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED OPTION 2(a). All in favor.

12. 10City Administrator Updates & Discussion Items

    Administrator updates; Anoka County Economic Development extension; 2024 impound agreement with Humane Society; other end-of-year updates.

    The council approved an “Anoka County Economic Development Extension” and approved the “2024 Impound Agreement - Humane Society.” The City Administrator also provided year-end scheduling updates, noted Parks Commission term expirations and a chair resignation, and shared that Anoka County would present future roundabout options at Viking/Flamingo and Viking/Nightingale at the second meeting in January.

    Economic development extension and 2024 impound agreement approved; other items were updates/discussion.

    • economic development
    • animal control
    • parks commission
    • transportation planning

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.2310. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Administrator Updates b. Anoka County Economic Development Extension c. 2024 Impound Agreement - Humane Societyp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION. All in favor. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE 2024 IMPOUND AGREEMENT - HUMANE SOCIETY. All in favor.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23At the second meeting in January, Anoka County will present options for future roundabouts. One at Viking and Flamingo and the other at Viking and Nightingale.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Chief Engler found a truck for $42,000 which is under the $50,000 that was budgeted.

13. 11Mayor/Council Requests/Updates

    Council holiday well-wishes; updates on elected officials dinner, Fox Street construction, future development minimum size discussion, and JLEC representation.

    • development policy
    • transportation
    • committee representation

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.2311. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATESp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23Mayor Rolf commented that for next year a discussion about a 2.5 acre minimum for developments. He also spoke about JLEC and how Oak Grove did not have representation on that committee.

14. 12Adjournment

    Adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.11.2312. ADJOURNMENTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.11.23MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADJOURN. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Other topics discussed

Topics that came up without tying to a specific agenda item.

• Gopher bounty payout cap

  The council voted to cap the amount paid out for the gopher bounty at $500.

  Motions: M7.

Alternatives considered

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

• Employee Handbook Amendment - ESST

  rejected

  Option 1: "give employees an additional bank of hours"

  Why: Council approved Option 2(a) instead.

• 2024 Final Budget & Levy approach to road improvement funding

  mentioned only

  Use "individual assessments" instead of a city wide increase tied to road improvement

  Cost comparison: "the alternative is for individual assessments that could increase a tax bill by thousands"

  Why: Raised as a perspective point during the public hearing; the record does not show a vote on assessment financing versus levy.

  Raised by Brad Johnson

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 12.11.23

  Minutes · Monday, December 11, 2023

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• Document

  Oak Grove — 12.11.23

  Agenda · Monday, December 11, 2023

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