Monday, December 9, 2024
What happened
Council adopted final 2025 budgets/levies and utility rates, approved multiple consent items, denied warming house access control, approved a Viking Blvd JPA and 2025 road project, accepted an amended IPS donation (without cameras), allocated remaining ARPA funds to public safety costs, and went into closed session about threatened litigation regarding Timbers Hideaway development.
18 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2024, AS CORRECTED.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2024, AS CORRECTED.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-136 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2025 BUDET & LEVY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-136 ADOPTING THE FINAL 2025 BUDET & LEVY.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by TRADEWELL
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-137 ADOPTING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2025 BUDGET & LEVY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-137 ADOPTING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2025 BUDGET & LEVY.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-138 APPROVING 2025 UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-138 APPROVING 2025 UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND RATES.
moved by TRADWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, D, E, G.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, D, E, G.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-145 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF BOBCAT ATTACHMENT PICKUP BROOM.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-145 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF BOBCAT ATTACHMENT PICKUP BROOM.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 24-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE AND PUBLISH THE ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 24-05 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATED TO CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE AND PUBLISH THE ORDINANCE SUMMARY.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by TRADEWELL
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO DENY RESOLUTION 24-135 APPROVING ACCESS CONTROL - WARMING HOUSE/SKATING RINK.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO DENY RESOLUTION 24-135 APPROVING ACCESS CONTROL - WARMING HOUSE/SKATING RINK.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 BETWEEN THE RUM RIVER AND ORCHID STREET IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE, MN (S.A.P. 002-622-045) AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, CITY ENGINEER, AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 22 BETWEEN THE RUM RIVER AND ORCHID STREET IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE, MN (S.A.P. 002-622-045) AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, CITY ENGINEER, AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-144 APPROVING THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-144 APPROVING THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
moved by TRADWELL, seconded by WYLIE
M13MOTION MADE BY TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-143 DONATION FROM IPS - ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT WITH THE AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE SECURITY CAMERAS.
MOTION MADE BY TRADWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-143 DONATION FROM IPS - ACCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT WITH THE AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE SECURITY CAMERAS.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-146 APPROVING THE COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION/CITY HALL PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-146 APPROVING THE COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION/CITY HALL PROJECT.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO HAVE MAYOR ROLF SERVE ON THE JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL FOR 2025-2026.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO HAVE MAYOR ROLF SERVE ON THE JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL FOR 2025-2026.
moved by TRADWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M16MOTION MADE BY TRADEWELL TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINING ARPA FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COSTS INCLUDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT.
MOTION MADE BY TRADEWELL TO ALLOCATE THE REMAINING ARPA FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COSTS INCLUDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M17MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY MAYOR ROLF SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON 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.
MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY MAYOR ROLF SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON 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 ROLF, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M18MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
33 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Announcements
2Setting of Regular Agenda
Approve the regular agenda as presented or add/delete an agenda item by a majority vote.
Agenda revised to move Resolution 24-143 from consent to regular agenda after Resolution 24-135.
3Public Forum
4ACity Council Minutes - November 25, 2024
Approved as corrected; Mayor Rolf abstained.
5APlanning Commission - November 21, 2024 (minutes)
Council acknowledged the minutes.
6ABudget & Levy Presentation (Truth in Taxation hearing)
Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), heard a final budget/levy presentation, and adopted the City’s final 2025 budget and levy, the EDA 2025 budget and levy, and the 2025 utility fund budget and rates. During discussion, the Mayor noted the levy increase (18.44%) and that the City is budgeting for a future bond payment related to the new fire station and City Hall project.
6BPublic Hearing - Truth in Taxation
Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), heard a final budget/levy presentation, and adopted the City’s final 2025 budget and levy, the EDA 2025 budget and levy, and the 2025 utility fund budget and rates. During discussion, the Mayor noted the levy increase (18.44%) and that the City is budgeting for a future bond payment related to the new fire station and City Hall project.
Public hearing opened and closed at 6:31 PM with no comments.
6CResolution 24-136 Adopting the Final 2025 Budget & Levy
Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), heard a final budget/levy presentation, and adopted the City’s final 2025 budget and levy, the EDA 2025 budget and levy, and the 2025 utility fund budget and rates. During discussion, the Mayor noted the levy increase (18.44%) and that the City is budgeting for a future bond payment related to the new fire station and City Hall project.
6DResolution 24-137 Adopting the final Economic Development Authority 2025 Budget & Levy
Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), heard a final budget/levy presentation, and adopted the City’s final 2025 budget and levy, the EDA 2025 budget and levy, and the 2025 utility fund budget and rates. During discussion, the Mayor noted the levy increase (18.44%) and that the City is budgeting for a future bond payment related to the new fire station and City Hall project.
6EResolution 24-138 Approving 2025 Utility Fund Budget and Rates
Council held the Truth in Taxation hearing (no public comments), heard a final budget/levy presentation, and adopted the City’s final 2025 budget and levy, the EDA 2025 budget and levy, and the 2025 utility fund budget and rates. During discussion, the Mayor noted the levy increase (18.44%) and that the City is budgeting for a future bond payment related to the new fire station and City Hall project.
7AClaims and Accounts
Approved as part of consent agenda (items A, B, D, E, G).
7BResolution 24-139 Garbage Haulers License Renewals
Approved as part of consent agenda (items A, B, D, E, G).
7CResolution 24-140 Resignation - Firefighter Ybarra
Pulled from consent and approved by separate motion.
7DResolution 24-141 2025 COLA
Approved as part of consent agenda (items A, B, D, E, G).
7EResolution 24-142 Ron and Suzanne Herman IUP
Approved as part of consent agenda (items A, B, D, E, G).
7FResolution 24-143 Donation from IPS - Access Control Equipment
Council discussed winter operations of the warming house after the St. Francis Youth Hockey Association did not renew the outdoor recreation agreement that previously provided volunteers to staff the warming house. Council discussed adding security and access control versus staffing, and ultimately denied the access control resolution for the warming house/skating rink. Later, Council approved an IPS donation for access control equipment, but amended it to remove security cameras.
Pulled from consent and approved later with amendment to remove security cameras.
7GOrdinance 24-06 Rezone from A to SFR - PID: 06-33-24-31-0002
Approved as part of consent agenda (items A, B, D, E, G).
8ASheriff - November Report
9AOrdinance 24-05 Ordinance Establishing Regulations Related to Cannabis and Hemp Businesses in the City of Oak Grove
Adopted and ordinance summary to be published.
9BResolution 24-135 Access Control - Warming House/Skating Rink
Council discussed winter operations of the warming house after the St. Francis Youth Hockey Association did not renew the outdoor recreation agreement that previously provided volunteers to staff the warming house. Council discussed adding security and access control versus staffing, and ultimately denied the access control resolution for the warming house/skating rink. Later, Council approved an IPS donation for access control equipment, but amended it to remove security cameras.
10A2025 Viking Blvd NW Improvements - Anoka County JPA
Council heard an overview of Anoka County’s planned 2025 improvements to Viking Boulevard NW between the Rum River and Orchid Street NW and approved the joint powers agreement, authorizing the Mayor, City Engineer, and City Administrator to sign.
Approved the joint powers agreement and authorized signatures.
10BResolution 24-144 2025 Road Improvement Project
Council reviewed the proposed 2025 Street Improvement Project presented by the city engineer and adopted the resolution approving the road improvement project.
10CEngineer Updates
11AFire Chief Updates
12AResolution 24-145 Purchase of Bobcat Attachment Pickup Broom
12BPublic Works Updates
13ACity Attorney Update
14AResolution 24-146 Commissioning Services for Fire Station/City Hall Project
14BAnoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council (JLEC)
Mayor Rolf appointed to serve 2025-2026 by motion.
14CARPA FUNDS
Council discussed how to use remaining ARPA funds and voted to allocate the remaining ARPA funds to public safety costs, including the law enforcement contract.
Remaining ARPA funds allocated to public safety costs including law enforcement contract.
14DAdministrator Updates
15Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
16Adjournment / Closed Session
Council voted to go into closed session under Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), for an attorney-client protected discussion regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources concerning MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development; the closed session began at 8:19 PM and the meeting resumed at 9:09 PM before adjourning.
Council voted to go into closed session; meeting resumed and then adjourned at 9:09 PM.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Warming house/skating rink operations
rejectedAdding security and access control to the warming house instead of staffing it this year
Why: Council denied the access control resolution after discussing adding access control versus staffing and stating they would like volunteers to staff it or budget for staffing in the future.
Donation from IPS - access control equipment
adoptedAccept donation but remove the security cameras
Why: Council approved the donation with an amendment removing the security cameras.
Raised by Tradewell
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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