Monday, February 12, 2024
What happened
Council approved the agenda (pulling the storage building item), approved minutes, approved most consent items and separately approved a Refuge Roofing IUP allowing 8 trailers, approved Resolution 24-031, discussed Fire/City Hall project and ballot hand-count feasibility, and adjourned.
6 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 9B.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 9B.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
(5-0)
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
(5-0)
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, D, E, F, G.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, D, E, F, G.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
(5-0)
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C - CHANGING CONDITION 5 OF THE IUP TO ALLOW FOR 8 TRAILERS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C - CHANGING CONDITION 5 OF THE IUP TO ALLOW FOR 8 TRAILERS.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
(5-0)
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-031.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-031.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
(5-0)
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADJOURN.
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Wylie
20 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1PUBLIC 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.
No speakers came forward.
2ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Wylie warned about open water on Lake George.
3SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote of the Council members present.
Agenda approved with Item 9B pulled while staff awaited a second quote.
4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JANUARY 29, 2024
Minutes approved (5-0).
5ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF COMMISSION MINUTES
No commission minutes were presented.
6ASHERIFF'S REPORT — January Stats Report
Lt. Matt O'Connor presented January 2024 statistics (including 263 calls for service).
7ACONSENT AGENDA — Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
7BCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 24-028 Recycling Transfer
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
7CCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 24-026 Refuge Roofing IUP
Council pulled Resolution 24-026 (Refuge Roofing IUP) from the consent agenda to discuss the IUP conditions—especially how many trailers could be outside at one time and how the site would be screened in a residential area. After discussion with Planning Commission Chair Bradley Johnson and applicant Josh Wahlstrom, Council approved the IUP while changing Condition 5 to allow 8 trailers, and discussed tree screening and reviewing compliance at renewal in a year.
Item was pulled from consent for discussion and approved with Condition 5 changed to allow 8 trailers.
7DCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 24-027 Immaculate Heart of Mary IUP
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
7ECONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 24-029 Conditional Offer of Employment Fire
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
7FCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 24-030 SafeAssure Contract
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
7GCONSENT AGENDA — Ordinance 24-01 Rezone - Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion approving items A, B, D, E, F, G.
8ACONSULTING ENGINEER — Updates
No consulting engineer updates are recorded in the minutes in this bundle.
9APUBLIC WORKS — Resolution 24-031 Scada Controls and Monitoring at Wastewater and Water Plant
Council approved Resolution 24-031 regarding SCADA controls and monitoring at the wastewater and water plant.
Approved by motion (5-0).
9BPUBLIC WORKS — Resolution 24-032 Construction of a Storage Building at Public Works
Staff pulled the proposed Public Works storage building resolution from the agenda because a second quote was still pending, so Council did not take action on the item at this meeting.
Pulled from the agenda while awaiting a second quote.
9CPUBLIC WORKS — Director Updates
Public Works Director provided operational updates (rink, park lights, tree trimming, overlay bid opening, salt purchase timing, shop work).
10ACITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Administrator Updates
The City Administrator reported that the final facility needs study for the Fire/City Hall project was complete, the architect would present findings at the next meeting, and the final report with estimates and possible open house dates would be distributed. Council discussed collecting public feedback at the open house through a feedback box or online survey and noted they had been receiving positive feedback about the project.
Council discussed the ACEIT presentation and staff’s efforts to determine whether Oak Grove can do a hand count of ballots and what it would require. The City Administrator reported Anoka County Elections responded regarding the City’s Joint Power Agreement for elections; Council members supported contacting the City Attorney and moving forward if possible, and Head Election Judge Louise Woodberry described the time and staffing needed to accomplish a hand count.
Updates included Fire/City Hall project status and discussion of hand-counting ballots and the election Joint Power Agreement.
11MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
A councilmember raised a resident’s concern about accumulated water-bill late fees after about a year of nonpayment and asked to place the topic on the next meeting agenda; the Mayor said the same resident contacted him and questioned how the late fee accumulates.
Council discussed a resident water-bill late fee concern for a future agenda item; additional updates included conference attendance and thanks for Acting Mayor coverage.
12ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:17 p.m. on a 4-1 vote (West opposed).
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Refuge Roofing IUP — allowed number of trailers
rejectedKeep Condition 5 at 6 trailers (instead of changing to 8)
Why: Council discussed changing the condition and ultimately approved the IUP with Condition 5 changed from 6 to 8 trailers.
Raised by Rolf
Refuge Roofing IUP — trailer placement
rejectedKeep trailers in the back of the property
Why: Applicant indicated it was not possible due to the drain field.
Raised by Wylie
Refuge Roofing IUP — process for reconsidering revised conditions
rejectedSend the IUP back to the Planning Commission to revisit the number of trailers allowed before Council votes
Why: Planning Commission Chair stated the Council is the discretionary body that can make that decision; Council proceeded to vote.
Raised by West
Public Works storage building (Resolution 24-032)
adoptedDelay decision until a second quote is received
Why: Administrator pulled the item while awaiting a second quote.
Raised by Wickham
Elections — how ballots are counted
under studyHand count of ballots (instead of current counting method)
Why: Staff was still determining whether the City can do a hand count and what it would take; council discussed reviewing any impacts on the election Joint Power Agreement and contacting the City Attorney.
Raised by Wickham
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