Monday, July 29, 2024
What happened
Council approved the agenda (with an added utility bill refund item), approved minutes and consent agenda, approved $2,000 for pedestrian/bike signs, approved purchase of a new Bobcat and sale of the old one (Resolution 24-079), and approved amendments to St. Francis water/sewer agreements adding 11 properties.
7 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA WITH THE ADDITION.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED. 5-0.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JULY 8, 2024 MINUTES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JULY 8, 2024 MINUTES.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED. (5-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN/BIKE SIGNS FOR $2,000.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE PEDESTRIAN/BIKE SIGNS FOR $2,000.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED WITH A ROLL CALL VOTE. (5-0).
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-079 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A BOBCAT AND DECLARING THE EXISTING BOBCAT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-079 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A BOBCAT AND DECLARING THE EXISTING BOBCAT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TO BE SOLD.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED WITH A ROLL CALL VOTE. (5-0).
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS FOR WATER/SEWER AND ADD THE 11 PROPERTIES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS FOR WATER/SEWER AND ADD THE 11 PROPERTIES.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED WITH A ROLL CALL VOTE. (5-0).
M7MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED. (5-0) MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:09PM.
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.
Pedestrian/bike signs on 221st Ave NW.
$2,000
Quote for new Bobcat machine off the Sourcewell contract.
$71,889
23 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements were given; no action item recorded in minutes.
2SETTING 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
Approved with addition of a utility bill refund to claims and accounts.
3PUBLIC 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.
During the Public Forum, a resident addressed an ongoing issue regarding boats mooring in front of Lake George Parkway. The minutes do not record any council action in response at this meeting.
Public comments were heard; no council action recorded in minutes.
4APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JULY 8, 2024
5CONSENT 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.
Consent agenda items (including claims and accounts) were approved by one motion.
5AClaims and Accounts
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
6CONSULTING ENGINEER
Council discussed a request for new pedestrian/bike signage on 221st Ave NW, including what city funds should be used (with questions about Park Dedication Funds or Public Benefit Funds, and staff agreeing to research the best fund). A resident asked for clarification about where the signs would go and requested additional signage on Sims Road and Nightingale St. Council approved the pedestrian/bike signs for $2,000 by roll call vote.
Council approved purchase of pedestrian/bike signs; engineer also provided updates.
6AAnoka County Pedestrian/Bike Signage on 221st Ave NW
Council discussed a request for new pedestrian/bike signage on 221st Ave NW, including what city funds should be used (with questions about Park Dedication Funds or Public Benefit Funds, and staff agreeing to research the best fund). A resident asked for clarification about where the signs would go and requested additional signage on Sims Road and Nightingale St. Council approved the pedestrian/bike signs for $2,000 by roll call vote.
Approved for $2,000 (roll call vote, 5-0).
6BEngineer Updates
Engineer provided updates on Anoka County projects; no action recorded.
7FIRE
Fire Chief gave updates; no action recorded.
7AFire Chief Updates
8PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works requested purchase of a new Bobcat because the 2013 unit has over 3,000 hours, and discussed whether to keep or dispose of the existing unit. Staff reported the new Bobcat quote was $71,889 on the Sourcewell contract, and estimated a trade-in value of about $25,000 (with the possibility of getting more at auction). Council discussed selling the old unit now versus keeping it, then approved Resolution 24-079 authorizing the purchase and declaring the existing Bobcat surplus equipment to be sold.
Council approved Resolution 24-079 and received project updates.
8ARequest to Purchase - Bobcat - Resolution 24-079
Public Works requested purchase of a new Bobcat because the 2013 unit has over 3,000 hours, and discussed whether to keep or dispose of the existing unit. Staff reported the new Bobcat quote was $71,889 on the Sourcewell contract, and estimated a trade-in value of about $25,000 (with the possibility of getting more at auction). Council discussed selling the old unit now versus keeping it, then approved Resolution 24-079 authorizing the purchase and declaring the existing Bobcat surplus equipment to be sold.
Resolution 24-079 approved authorizing purchase of a Bobcat and declaring the existing Bobcat surplus equipment to be sold (roll call vote, 5-0).
8BPublic Works Updates
Public Works Director provided project and equipment delivery updates; no action recorded.
9CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney and Administrator discussed proposed amendments affecting water/sewer agreements, including adjustments related to "The Ponds property" and work on an extension for the wastewater/sewer agreement with the City of St. Francis that would remove premium pay language and extend to 2054. Council approved the agreement amendments for water/sewer and adding 11 properties by roll call vote.
Council approved agreement amendments for water/sewer and adding 11 properties; attorney provided updates.
9ASt. Francis Water/Sewer Agreements
The City Attorney and Administrator discussed proposed amendments affecting water/sewer agreements, including adjustments related to "The Ponds property" and work on an extension for the wastewater/sewer agreement with the City of St. Francis that would remove premium pay language and extend to 2054. Council approved the agreement amendments for water/sewer and adding 11 properties by roll call vote.
Approved agreement amendments for water/sewer and adding 11 properties (roll call vote, 5-0).
9BAttorney Updates
Attorney noted cannabis items would return soon; no action recorded.
10CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Administrator provided updates and discussion; no motions recorded for these items.
10AURRWMO JPA Review
Administrator discussed the URRWMO JPA review and that URRWMO was seeking feedback; West and Tradewell were noted as liaisons. The record notes that Ham Lake and Nowthen had no comments, and Council member West recommended approval of the JPA and informing ACD that the City has no comment on the proposed JPA; no formal vote was recorded in the minutes.
Discussion; recommendation mentioned but no vote recorded.
10BPost Election Review (PER) Resolution Update
Administrator and Mayor discussed that the Anoka County Canvassing Board would need to decide the Post Election Review process after the election, with the Mayor stating election integrity was a priority. The Council was informed there would be only one meeting in August due to the Primary Election, and that the filing period and filing fee for candidacy were July 30 through August 13 with a $50 fee.
Update provided; no council action recorded.
10CAdministrator Updates
Administrator and Mayor discussed that the Anoka County Canvassing Board would need to decide the Post Election Review process after the election, with the Mayor stating election integrity was a priority. The Council was informed there would be only one meeting in August due to the Primary Election, and that the filing period and filing fee for candidacy were July 30 through August 13 with a $50 fee.
11MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Administrator and Mayor discussed that the Anoka County Canvassing Board would need to decide the Post Election Review process after the election, with the Mayor stating election integrity was a priority. The Council was informed there would be only one meeting in August due to the Primary Election, and that the filing period and filing fee for candidacy were July 30 through August 13 with a $50 fee.
Requests/updates were given; no formal action recorded.
12ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:09PM.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Funding source for pedestrian/bike signage
under studyUse Park Dedication Funds
Why: Administrator said he would research the best fund to use.
Raised by Wylie
Funding source for pedestrian/bike signage
under studyUse Public Benefit Funds
Why: Administrator said he would research the best fund to use.
Raised by West
Disposition of existing 2013 Bobcat
rejectedTrade in the old machine (approx. $25,000)
Cost comparison: Trade-in estimated at "approximately $25,000"; also noted the City "could get more at auction."
Why: Council motion directed the existing Bobcat be declared surplus equipment to be sold (not traded in).
Raised by Matt Anderson
Disposition of existing 2013 Bobcat
adoptedSell at auction instead of trade-in
Cost comparison: Trade-in estimated at "approximately $25,000" and "he could get more at auction."
Why: Council approved declaring the existing Bobcat surplus equipment to be sold.
Raised by Matt Anderson
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