Oak Grove City Council meeting, November 25, 2024

Motions and votes

12 motions on the record.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AS AMENDED.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AS AMENDED.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AS AMENDED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M4MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by West

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C.

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-132 REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPRESSION SYSTEMS TO AID CPR.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-132 REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPRESSION SYSTEMS TO AID CPR.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-132 REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPRESSION SYSTEMS TO AID CPR. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2024-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE TO DECEMBER 9, 2024.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2024-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE TO DECEMBER 9, 2024.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Tabled

  MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2024-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE TO DECEMBER 9, 2024. SECOND MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. UNANIMOUS.

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO USE ARPA FUNDS TOWARDS A NEW SERVER.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by West

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO USE ARPA FUNDS TOWARDS A NEW SERVER. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-133 ANIMAL IMPOUND AGREEMENT - ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-133 ANIMAL IMPOUND AGREEMENT - ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-133 ANIMAL IMPOUND AGREEMENT - ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-134 ELEVATION EXTERIORS - ROOFING PROPOSAL.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-134 ELEVATION EXTERIORS - ROOFING PROPOSAL.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-134 ELEVATION EXTERIORS - ROOFING PROPOSAL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO TABLE RESOLUTION 24-135 ACCESS CONTROL FOR WARMING HOUSE TO THE DECEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO TABLE RESOLUTION 24-135 ACCESS CONTROL FOR WARMING HOUSE TO THE DECEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

  moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Tabled

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO TABLE RESOLUTION 24-135 ACCESS CONTROL FOR WARMING HOUSE TO THE DECEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

• M12MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:35 PM.

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.

• Mayor Rolf asked about a "$1,000 for fire explorers"; Fire Chief Engler said it was for a "car fire stimulator" purchased with Fire Explo…

  $1,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A. Passed(MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Mayor Rolf referenced the $1,000 for fire explorers and asked what it was for. Fire Chief Engler replied it is for a car fire stimulator and was purchased with the funds for the Fire Explorer program.

• Administrator reported "approximately $19,000 left in ARPA funds" that needed to be spent or obligated by year-end; council voted to use …

  $19,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO USE ARPA FUNDS TOWARDS A NEW SERVER. Passed(MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.)
  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Administrator Wickham stated there is approximately $19,000 left in ARPA funds that needed to be spent or obligated by the end of the year.

What was on the agenda

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

1. 1ANNOUNCEMENTS

   • Tree Lighting Event
   • firefighter recruitment dinner
   • Mayor of the Day essays

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24# 1. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member West announced the Tree Lighting Event for December 6th at 6:30 PM. Food trucks will open at 5:30 PM. Council member Bray Johnson announced a recruitment dinner for the firefighters on December 11th at 6:00 PM. There will be a toy and food drive for Northern Anoka County Emergency Ser…

2. 2SETTING 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 as revised by switching Items 6 and 7.

   • agenda order

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 2. SETTING 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 presentp. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Administrator Wickham explained that the City Attorney was not present yet and suggested to switch Items 6 and 7. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

3. 3PUBLIC FORUM

   During the public forum, Kathy Coughlin asked the council to pass an ordinance banning the sale of puppies and kittens in Oak Grove pet stores to prevent future problems and reduce the pipeline from puppy mills; no council action was recorded on this request at this meeting.

   • humane pet store ordinance request

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.243. PUBLIC 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.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 3. PUBLIC FORUM Kathy Coughlin - 2613 201st Avenue NW Ms. Coughlin asked the Council to pass an Ordinance banning the sale of puppies and kittens in Oak Grove pet stores.

4. 4AApproval of Minutes: City Council Minutes - November 12, 2024

   Approved as amended to correct wording on page 8, second paragraph.

   • minutes correction

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.244. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. City Council Minutes - November 12, 2024p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Council member West requested a correction on page 8, second paragraph, to state "Rum River consultants" instead of "Upper Rum River Watershed Management". MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AS AMENDED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

5. 5AAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Parks Commission - October 16, 2024

   Listed for acknowledgement; minutes show the heading but no separate council action recorded.

   • parks commission minutes

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24### 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES A. Parks Commission - October 16, 2024p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES A. Parks Commission - October 16, 2024 B. Parks Commission - November 20, 2024

6. 5BAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Parks Commission - November 20 2024

   Listed for acknowledgement; minutes show the heading but no separate council action recorded.

   • parks commission minutes

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24B. Parks Commission - November 20 2024p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES A. Parks Commission - October 16, 2024 B. Parks Commission - November 20, 2024

7. 6AConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts

   The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

   Pulled from consent and approved separately.

   • claims and accounts
   • fire explorers purchase question

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24### 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Mayor Rolf pulled item A from the Consent Agenda.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24A. Claims and Accounts Mayor Rolf referenced the $1,000 for fire explorers and asked what it was for. Fire Chief Engler replied it is for a car fire stimulator and was purchased with the funds for the Fire Explorer program. Fire Explorers is under the budget and will remain under. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE C…

8. 6BConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-126 Donation for Lighting Event - Agape Moments

   The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

   Pulled from consent and approved separately with 6C.

   • Tree Lighting Event donations

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24B. Resolution 24-126 Donation for Lighting Event - Agape Momentsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Council member Bray Johnson pulled item B and C from the Consent Agenda.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

9. 6CConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-127 Donation for Lighting Event - Jake & Nichole Humphry - Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.

   The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

   Pulled from consent and approved separately with 6B.

   • Tree Lighting Event donations

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24C. Resolution 24-127 Donation for Lighting Event - Jake & Nichole Humphry - Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Council member Bray Johnson pulled item B and C from the Consent Agenda.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

10. 6DConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-128 Administrator Performance Review

    The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

    Approved on a grouped consent motion for items D, E, F, and G.

    • personnel

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24D. Resolution 24 -128 Administrator Performance Reviewp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

11. 6EConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-129 Step Increase Public Works Director

    The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

    Approved on a grouped consent motion for items D, E, F, and G.

    • personnel
    • public works

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24E. Resolution 24-129 Step Increase Public Works Directorp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

12. 6FConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-130 Deputy Clerk Performance Review

    The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

    Approved on a grouped consent motion for items D, E, F, and G.

    • personnel

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24F. Resolution 24-130 Deputy Clerk Performance Reviewp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

13. 6GConsent Agenda: Resolution 24-131 Fire Chief Performance Review

    The council handled the consent agenda in multiple parts. Claims and accounts were pulled by Mayor Rolf and approved separately after a question about a $1,000 Fire Explorers purchase. Lighting-event donation resolutions (Agape Moments and Jake & Nicole Humphry/Electric Sign & Lighting, Inc.) were pulled by Councilmember Bray Johnson and then approved together. The remaining personnel-related resolutions (administrator performance review, public works director step increase, deputy clerk performance review, and fire chief performance review) were approved together.

    Approved on a grouped consent motion for items D, E, F, and G.

    • personnel
    • fire department

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24G. Resolution 24-131 Fire Chief Performance Reviewp. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS D, E, F AND G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

14. 7APublic Hearing: Ordinance No. 24-05 Ordinance Establishing Regulations Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in the City of Oak Grove

    After the city attorney reviewed zoning components and the council discussed youth protections, the council held a public hearing with comments from Kevin Shepherd and Mike Coughlin. Councilmember West suggested tabling the ordinance until there is a full council, and Councilmember Bray Johnson agreed. The council then tabled the ordinance to the December 9, 2024 meeting.

    Tabled to December 9, 2024 after public hearing.

    • cannabis and hemp ordinance

    Tabled
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24### 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 24-05 Ordinance Establishing Regulations Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in the City of Oak Grovep. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 8. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. 24-05 Ordinance Establishing Regulations Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in the City of Oak Grovep. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Council member West suggested tabling the Ordinance until there is a full Council. Council member Bray Johnson agreed. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2024-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE TO DECEMBER 9, 2024. SECOND MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBE…

15. 8AFire Department: Fire Chief Updates

    Fire Chief Engler reported October call statistics and discussed Heart Safe cabinets and installing an AED at a frequented business to meet Heart Safe designated community requirements. The council adopted Resolution 24-132 to purchase compression systems to aid CPR.

    • fire department call statistics
    • Heart Safe designated community

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.248. FIRE DEPARTMENT A. Fire Chief Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24### A. Fire Chief Updates The statistics for the month of October included: 6 Building fires 26 Medical incidents 3 Motor vehicle accidents 1 Rescue 1 Gas leak 3 Public assistance calls 13 Dispatched and cancelled 2 Special types 55 total calls for the month of October 516 calls for the year Fire Chief Engler announced…

16. 8BFire Department: Resolution 24-132 Request to Purchase Compression Systems to aid CPR

    Fire Chief Engler reported October call statistics and discussed Heart Safe cabinets and installing an AED at a frequented business to meet Heart Safe designated community requirements. The council adopted Resolution 24-132 to purchase compression systems to aid CPR.

    Resolution adopted.

    • fire department equipment purchase

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24B. Resolution 24-132 Request to Purchase Compression Systems to aid CPRp. 3↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-132 REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPRESSION SYSTEMS TO AID CPR. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

17. 9ACity Attorney: Attorney Updates

    Attorney reported no updates.

    • city attorney updates

    No action
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.249. CITY ATTORNEYp. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 9. CITY ATTORNEY A. Attorney Updates Attorney Sathe stated he did not have anything to report.

18. 10ACity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: ARPA Funds

    Staff reported about $19,000 in remaining ARPA funds that had to be spent or obligated by year-end and discussed possible uses including new tornado sirens, a new server, and access control. The council voted to use ARPA funds toward a new server.

    Council voted to use ARPA funds toward a new server.

    • ARPA funds
    • new server
    • tornado sirens
    • access control

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24#### 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ARPA Fundsp. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Administrator Wickham stated there is approximately $19,000 left in ARPA funds that needed to be spent or obligated by the end of the year. He reviewed ideas on how to spend the funds. The Council discussed having new tornado sirens, a new server, and access control. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO USE ARPA FUND…

19. 10BCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 24-133 Animal Impound Agreement - Animal Humane Society

    The council renewed the animal impound agreement with the Animal Humane Society by adopting Resolution 24-133.

    Resolution adopted to renew the agreement.

    • animal impound agreement

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24B. Resolution 24-133 Animal Impound Agreement - Animal Humane Societyp. 4↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Administrator Wickham mentioned that the Resolution was to renew the agreement between the Animal Humane Society and the City. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-133 ANIMAL IMPOUND AGREEMENT - ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS.

20. 10CCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 24-134 Elevation Exteriors - Roofing proposal

    After the city submitted an insurance claim for hail damage at multiple facilities, staff obtained two quotes and proposed the lower quote. The council adopted Resolution 24-134 approving the Elevation Exteriors roofing proposal.

    Resolution adopted; staff proposed the lower of two quotes after hail damage insurance claim.

    • roofing proposal
    • hail damage insurance claim

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24C. Resolution 24-134 Elevation Exteriors - Roofing proposalp. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24Administrator Wickham reported that the City submitted an insurance claim for hail damage on a number of City facilities. Two quotes were received and staff are proposing the lower of the quotes. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-134 ELEVATION EXTERIORS - ROOFING PROPOSAL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMB…

21. 10DCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 24-135 Access Control for Warming House

    The council discussed delaying the warming house access control project to clarify how ARPA funds would be allocated. The council tabled Resolution 24-135 to the December 9, 2024 meeting.

    Tabled to December 9, 2024 to see where ARPA funds are allocated.

    • warming house access control
    • ARPA funds allocation

    Tabled
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24D. Resolution 24-135 Access Control for Warming Housep. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24D. Resolution 24-135 - Access Control for Warming House The Council discussed tabling the item to see where the ARPA funds are allocated. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO TABLE RESOLUTION 24-135 ACCESS CONTROL FOR WARMING HOUSE TO THE DECEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. M…

22. 10ECity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates

    • Truth and Taxation hearing
    • newsletter timing
    • planning commission feedback on cannabis ordinance

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24E. Administrator Updatesp. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24E. Administrator Updates Administrator Wickham stated the December 9th meeting will include the Truth and Taxation Public Hearing. The winter newsletter will not be published before the next meeting. The tree lighting event is on December 6th. The Planning Commission met last week and provided feedback on the Ordinance…

23. 11MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES

    Councilmember Bray Johnson reported attending the Canvasing Board Meeting, supported Kathy Coughlin’s proposed ordinance, and asked for discussion on enforcement options for commercial rental properties; staff said they would look into it. Councilmember West noted one precinct was selected for Post Election Review even though council requested review for all four precincts. Acting Mayor Tradewell discussed complaints about a property on Cedar Drive NW and staff/legal counsel described next steps and options. Councilmember Wylie raised concerns about the new fire station blueprint placing the building close to the road and discussed expansion possibilities.

    • Canvasing Board Meeting
    • commercial rental property enforcement
    • Post Election Review (PER)
    • Cedar Drive NW property complaints
    • new fire station blueprint siting/expansion

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.2411. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATESp. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 11. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES Council member Bray Johnson stated she attended the Canvasing Board Meeting. She expressed her support for Kathy Coughlin's proposed ordinance and requested to have a discussion regarding enforcement for keeping up commercial rental properties in the City. She referenced a private …p. 5↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24update. Administrator Wickham replied he gave instructions to turn the issue to the prosecuting attorney. Attorney Sathe provided the Council with potential options on how to move forward. Council member Wylie noted the new fire station blueprint shows that the building will be close to the road. He asked the Council i…

24. 12ADJOURNMENT

    Adjourned at 7:35 PM.

    • adjournment

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 11.25.2412. ADJOURNMENTp. 6↗Oak Grove — 11.25.24## 12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:35 PM.

Alternatives considered

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

• ARPA funds spending

  mentioned only

  Use ARPA funds for "new tornado sirens"

• ARPA funds spending

  mentioned only

  Use ARPA funds for "access control"

• ARPA funds spending

  adopted

  Use ARPA funds towards a new server

  Raised by Wylie

• Cannabis and hemp ordinance timing

  adopted

  Table the ordinance "until there is a full Council" (to December 9, 2024)

  Why: Stated reason was to wait "until there is a full Council."

  Raised by West

• Roofing proposal vendor selection

  rejected

  Select the higher of two roofing quotes (not chosen)

  Cost comparison: Minutes state: "Two quotes were received and staff are proposing the lower of the quotes."

  Why: Staff proposed the lower quote.

• Warming house access control timing

  adopted

  Table to see where ARPA funds are allocated (to Dec. 9, 2024)

  Why: "to see where the ARPA funds are allocated"

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 11.25.24

  Minutes · Monday, November 25, 2024

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  Oak Grove — 11.25.24

  Agenda · Monday, November 25, 2024

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