M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
Passed
(4-0).
Oak Grove City Council meeting, October 14, 2024
City CouncilMonday, October 14, 2024
What happened
Council approved the agenda (adding Resolution 24-109), approved minutes, passed multiple resolutions including delinquent utilities and The Ponds water/sewer agreements, voted to send poll pads back to Anoka County, and went into closed session regarding threatened DNR litigation about MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development.
Motions and votes
10 motions on the record.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 30,2024.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
PassedMOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
PassedMOTION CARRIED. (4-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A.
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Wylie
Passed- AWest
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-103.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
PassedMOTION CARRIED. (4-0)
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-102 CHARITABLE GAMBLING REQUESTS.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
PassedMOTION CARRIED. (4-0)
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-109 THE PONDS WATER AND SEWER AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF ST. FRANCIS.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
PassedMOTION CARRIED. (4-0)
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO SEND THE POLLPADS BACK TO ANOKA COUNTY.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
Passed- NWylie
M9MOTION MADE BY ACTING MAYOR TRADEWELL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST to go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) for an attorney-client protected discussion with the City's attorney regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding MRTA, LLC's Timbers Hideaway development.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by West
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M10MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell
Passed- NWEST
What was on the agenda
23 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- Discussion only
1Announcements
Announcements were made about the tree lighting event and Pancake Breakfast turnout.
- tree lighting event
- fire department pancake breakfast
- Approved
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
Agenda approved; Administrator requested adding Resolution 24-109 under Administration.
- agenda approval
- Resolution 24-109
- No action
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.
No one spoke; public forum was closed.
- Approved
4AApproval of Minutes: City Council Minutes - September 30, 2024
- minutes approval
- Discussion only
5AAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Planning Commission - September 19, 2024
Listed under acknowledgement; no separate motion recorded in minutes.
- commission minutes
- Discussion only
5BAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Parks Commission - September 26, 2024
Listed under acknowledgement; no separate motion recorded in minutes.
- commission minutes
- Consent calendar
6AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Pulled from the main consent motion due to a conflict; approved by separate motion with Council member West abstaining.
- claims and accounts
- conflict/abstention
- Consent calendar
6BConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-104 Aspen Glenn Final Plat
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F.
- Aspen Glenn
- final plat
- Consent calendar
6CConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-105 Hiring Temporary On-call Public Works Employee - Curt Olsen
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F.
- public works
- hiring
- Consent calendar
6DConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-106 Hiring Temporary On-call Public Works Employee - Rob Engler
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F.
- public works
- hiring
- Consent calendar
6EConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-107 Annual Step Increase - City Clerk Larson
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F.
- pay step increase
- city clerk
- Consent calendar
6FConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-108 Closing Escrow Account
Council approved consent agenda items B–F in one motion. Claims and Accounts (item A) was pulled because Council member West said his company IPS had an invoice on the claims list, and that item was approved separately with West abstaining.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F.
- escrow
- Approved
7APublic Hearing: Resolution 24-103 Delinquent Utilities
Council held a public hearing on delinquent utilities, opened at 6:06pm and closed with no speakers. Members asked whether staff were working with high-dollar accounts, and staff said they were working with customers on payment plans up until certification. Council then approved Resolution 24-103.
Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers; resolution approved.
- delinquent utilities
- certification/payment plans
- Discussion only
8ASheriff's Report: Report
Monthly September statistics were presented and discussed.
- public safety
- speeding roundabout
- deputy presence
- Discussion only
9ACity Attorney: Update
No specific updates were provided under this heading.
- city attorney update
- Approved
10ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 24-102 Charitable Gambling
Resolution 24-102 charitable gambling requests approved.
- charitable gambling
- Discussion only
10BCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Architectural Services Agreement Update
Attorney reported the agreement was returned by the firm and negotiations were ongoing.
- architectural services agreement
- Discussion only
10CCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Code Enforcement Update
The City Attorney said the nuisance abatement code needed a public hearing on November 12th related to an open enforcement case on Linnett Street. The Administrator also updated the Council on the open enforcement case at 1003 Sims Road, stating that motor homes had been removed and an extension was given until October 16.
Updates given on nuisance abatement code hearing and two open enforcement cases (Linnett Street and 1003 Sims Road).
- code enforcement
- nuisance abatement
- Linnett Street
- 1003 Sims Road
- Approved
10DCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Election Update
Council discussed election administration after receiving Anoka County’s response about poll pads. The City Attorney explained that terminating the 2018 agreement meant electronic poll rosters would need to be returned to the County and provided to election judges on election day, but also advised the Council could rescind Resolution 24-101 to keep the poll pads in the City’s possession for consistent and uniform election administration. Public comment included the head election judge saying poll pads save time and requesting more judges if the poll pads are returned, and residents asking questions and offering opinions. Council voted to send the poll pads back to Anoka County, with Wylie voting no.
Council voted to send poll pads back to Anoka County after discussion of election rosters and impacts.
- elections
- poll pads
- electronic rosters
- Anoka County
- Discussion only
10ECity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates
Additional updates included the added item on The Ponds agreements and discussion of poll pads and election agreement implications.
- administrator updates
- Approved
10FAdded item: Resolution 24-109 The Ponds Water and Sewer Agreements with the City of Saint Francis
Added to the agenda under Administration at the meeting.
Administrator Wickham requested adding Resolution 24-109 to the agenda regarding The Ponds sewer and water agreements with the City of Saint Francis. Council approved the resolution by a 4-0 vote.
- The Ponds
- water and sewer agreements
- St. Francis
- Discussion only
11Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Council members discussed a variance issue in Aspen Glenn and made general remarks.
- Aspen Glenn variance
- distracted driving
- Approved
12Adjournment
Adjournment motion carried (3-1) and meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
- adjournment
Other topics discussed
Topics that came up without tying to a specific agenda item.
Closed session about threatened DNR litigation (MRTA, LLC Timbers Hideaway development)
Council voted to go into closed session under Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) for an attorney-client discussion about threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development. The Council entered closed session at 7:30 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 7:58 PM.
Motions: M9. Speakers: Acting Mayor Tradewell, Council Member West.
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Election poll pads / electronic roster administration
rejectedRescind Resolution 24-101 so the electronic poll pads remain in the City's possession
Why: Council instead voted to send the poll pads back to Anoka County.
Raised by City Attorney Sathe
Election staffing/workflow if poll pads are returned
mentioned onlyAdd more election judges if the council sends the poll pads back to Anoka County
Why: Raised during public comment; no follow-up action recorded in the minutes.
Raised by Curt Hayden
Sources
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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