Monday, January 13, 2025
What happened
The Oak Grove City Council handled annual organizational resolutions, approved minutes and most consent items, discussed fire/engineering/attorney updates, and directed staff on a highway interchange support letter and a warming house volunteer agreement, with discussion about YouTube livestream equipment and 2026 budget pressure.
23 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 09, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 09, 2025.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-001 ADOPTING 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-001 ADOPTING 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-002 APPOINTING THE ACTING MAYOR.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-002 APPOINTING THE ACTING MAYOR.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-003 DESIGNATING CITY DEPOSITORIES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-003 DESIGNATING CITY DEPOSITORIES.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-004 DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-004 DESIGNATING AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025- 005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025- 005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATION.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-006 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-006 DESIGNATING THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED SIGNERS.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-007 SETTING THE 2025 GOPHER BOUNTY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-007 SETTING THE 2025 GOPHER BOUNTY.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-008 APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-008 APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-009 APPOINTING A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-009 APPOINTING A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-010 APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-010 APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-011 ADOPTING 2025 COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TO ADD MAYOR ROLF TO THE JLEC AND KEEP THE REMAINING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS THE SAME AS 2024, AND A COUNCILMEMBER WILL BE PAID A MAXIMUM OF $75/MONTH FOR A LIASION/COMMITTEE POSITION, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF LIASION/COMMITTEE POSITIONS HELD.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-011 ADOPTING 2025 COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TO ADD MAYOR ROLF TO THE JLEC AND KEEP THE REMAINING COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS THE SAME AS 2024, AND A COUNCILMEMBER WILL BE PAID A MAXIMUM OF $75/MONTH FOR A LIASION/COMMITTEE POSITION, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF LIASION/COMMITTEE POSITIONS HELD.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-012 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES AND GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-012 APPOINTING JOEL TJEPKES AND GUY FARAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-013 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-013 APPOINTING GENE HODEL TO THE PARKS COMMISSION.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M16MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-014 APPOINTING REGISTERED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR - DOUG GREEN, BAKER TILLY MUNICIPAL ADVISORS, LLC.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-014 APPOINTING REGISTERED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR - DOUG GREEN, BAKER TILLY MUNICIPAL ADVISORS, LLC.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M17MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST).
M18MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025- 022 RESIGNATION PLANNING COMMISSION - UNTEREKER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025- 022 RESIGNATION PLANNING COMMISSION - UNTEREKER.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M19MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-024 ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-024 ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M20MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M21MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by WEST
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M22MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT AN AGREEMENT WITH SFYHA TO VOLUNTEER TO OPEN THE WARMING HOUSE FOR THE REMAINING OF THE SKATING SEASON.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT AN AGREEMENT WITH SFYHA TO VOLUNTEER TO OPEN THE WARMING HOUSE FOR THE REMAINING OF THE SKATING SEASON.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M23MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST ABSTAINED).
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.
Maximum pay for a councilmember for a liaison/committee position, regardless of number of positions held (as stated in motion adopting Re…
$75
40 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
3ROLL CALL
Roll call taken; members listed as present in minutes.
4ANNOUNCEMENTS
The city engineer updated the council on a joint MS4 training/reporting effort with Anoka County and other cities and said future agreements would be coming. The engineer also noted that 2025 road improvement plans would be presented at the January 27 meeting. Separately, Mayor Rolf reported ongoing discussions and a planned meeting with Anoka County staff about trail crossing options at 221st Ave NW, with staff and Councilmember Wylie interested in attending.
Mayor gave several updates (parks lighting event, trail crossing meeting, school board update).
5SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Agenda approved as revised to add a City hall/fire station building project discussion.
6PUBLIC FORUM
No one spoke.
7APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 9, 2024
Minutes approved (minutes text references 'December 09, 2025' which appears inconsistent with agenda).
8aACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES — Economic Development Authority (EDA) December 9, 2024
Council acknowledged receipt.
9SHERIFF'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2024
Lieutenant Knotz reported calls for service and enforcement statistics.
10aORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-001 Adopting 2025 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10bORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-002 Appointing the Acting Mayor
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Councilmember West nominated Council member Tradewell as Acting Mayor; resolution adopted.
10cORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-003 Designating City Depositories
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10dORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-004 Designating an Official Newspaper
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10eORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-005 Designating Official Posting Location
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10fORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-006 Designating the City's Authorized Signers
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10gORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-007 Setting the 2025 Gopher Bounty
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10hORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-008 Appointing a City Attorney
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10iORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-009 Appointing a Prosecuting Attorney
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10jORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-010 Appointing a City Engineer
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10kORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-011 2025 Commission Assignments for Council Members
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted with details on assignments and liaison/committee pay cap.
10lORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-012 Appointing Joel Tjepkes and Guy Farah to the Planning Commission
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10mORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-013 Appointing Gene Hodel to the Parks Commission
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
10nORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS — Resolution 2025-014 Appointing Registered Municipal Advisor - Doug Green, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC
The council completed its start-of-year organizational actions, adopting a 2025 meeting schedule, appointing an acting mayor, designating depositories and an official newspaper/posting location/authorized signers, setting the gopher bounty, appointing the city attorney and prosecuting attorney and city engineer, approving 2025 commission assignments (including adding Mayor Rolf to the JLEC and setting a $75/month liaison/committee pay cap), appointing members to the Planning and Parks Commissions, and appointing Doug Green (Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC) as the registered municipal advisor.
Resolution adopted.
11aCONSENT AGENDA — Claims and Accounts
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Pulled from consent; approved with West not voting due to conflict disclosure noted in minutes as (4-0-1 WEST).
11bCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-015 Garbage Hauler License Renewal
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11cCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-016 Tobacco License Renewals
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11dCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-017 IUP Renewal - Nordick Seamless Gutters
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11eCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-018 IUP Renewal - Wrap 1 Signs and Graphics
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11fCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-019 IUP Renewal - Soderville Septic
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11gCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-020 IUP Renewal - Odegaard Promotions, LLC The Hollows Disc Golf
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11hCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-021 IUP Renewal - Refuge Roofing and Siding
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11iCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-022 Resignation Planning Commission - Untereker
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Pulled from consent; adopted. Included thanks and brief remarks from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson.
11jCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-023 Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 24-05
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Approved as part of consent items B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J.
11kCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-024 Resolution Accepting a Donation to the Fire Department
The council worked through its consent agenda, pulling claims and accounts after Council member West disclosed an invoice for payment to Integrated Protection Systems (IPS), which he owns; claims were approved with West not voting as reflected in the recorded tally. The council also pulled and adopted a resolution accepting Planning Commission member Untereker’s resignation (with thanks expressed, including from Planning Commission Chair Brad Johnson), and pulled and adopted a resolution accepting a donation to the fire department, with thanks to the Sensecalls. The remaining consent items (garbage hauler license renewal, tobacco license renewals, multiple IUP renewals, and summary publication of Ordinance No. 24-05) were approved together.
Pulled from consent; adopted. Donor referenced as the Sensecalls.
12aFIRE DEPARTMENT — Fire Chief Updates
Fire Chief Engler reported progress on the HeartSafe program, including training numbers and steps needed to apply for HeartSafe Community designation. He also asked the council for feedback about applying for a federal SAFER Grant to hire a full-time fire chief in the future; the council requested more information before proceeding.
Updates on HeartSafe program and possible SAFER grant; council requested more information.
13aCONSULTING ENGINEER — Engineer Updates
The city engineer updated the council on a joint MS4 training/reporting effort with Anoka County and other cities and said future agreements would be coming. The engineer also noted that 2025 road improvement plans would be presented at the January 27 meeting. Separately, Mayor Rolf reported ongoing discussions and a planned meeting with Anoka County staff about trail crossing options at 221st Ave NW, with staff and Councilmember Wylie interested in attending.
Updates on MS4 joint effort, upcoming 2025 road improvement plans, and follow-up with Tim Newell property concerns; note about septic permit turnaround time.
14aCITY ATTORNEY — Attorney Updates
The city attorney reported code enforcement issues at 22730 Cedar Drive NW and 21540 Linett Street NW, and Councilmember Wylie asked staff to bring back a list of outstanding issues while the council directed staff to continue the code enforcement process. The city administrator added that Rum River Consultants would present additional code enforcement options/administrative citations at a January 27 work session.
Attorney updated council on code enforcement issues at two properties; council directed staff to continue code enforcement and bring back list of outstanding issues.
15aCITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Administrator Updates
The city attorney reported code enforcement issues at 22730 Cedar Drive NW and 21540 Linett Street NW, and Councilmember Wylie asked staff to bring back a list of outstanding issues while the council directed staff to continue the code enforcement process. The city administrator added that Rum River Consultants would present additional code enforcement options/administrative citations at a January 27 work session.
After the city administrator reported a request from Anoka County for project support for an interchange at State Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard, the council voted to send a letter of support for the project.
The city administrator reported the warming house at the skating rink was closed this winter and that coaches from the Saint Francis Youth Hockey Association (SFYHA) were interested in practicing at the rink and volunteering to open the warming house several evenings per week for the remainder of the season. The council directed the city attorney to draft an agreement with SFYHA for this volunteer warming house operation.
Included motions to send letter of support for a Highway 65/Bunker Lake Blvd interchange and to have city attorney draft a warming house agreement with SFYHA, plus updates on work session and Met Council meeting.
16MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
The city engineer updated the council on a joint MS4 training/reporting effort with Anoka County and other cities and said future agreements would be coming. The engineer also noted that 2025 road improvement plans would be presented at the January 27 meeting. Separately, Mayor Rolf reported ongoing discussions and a planned meeting with Anoka County staff about trail crossing options at 221st Ave NW, with staff and Councilmember Wylie interested in attending.
Councilmember Bray Johnson asked about adding a YouTube livestreaming option. The city administrator said a new encoder would be needed (estimated at about $7,200). The council discussed options, whether new equipment could be used in a future City hall, and potential funding sources, including franchise fee funds from Comcast used in the past; staff planned to research more funding options.
Mayor Rolf said he wants to keep the 2026 budget down and reminded the council they used $300k in public safety aid to help keep the 2025 budget down, which will need to be made up. Councilmember Wylie added the council needs to try to keep property taxes down next year.
Discussion included YouTube livestreaming/encoder cost, election PER resolution idea, planning commission size, trail crossing meeting, and 2026 budget/property tax concerns; request to keep City hall/fire station update on future agendas.
17ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:48 PM.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Fire Department staffing (full-time Fire Chief)
under studyApply for a federal SAFER Grant to hire a full-time Fire Chief in the future
Cost comparison: "The grant pays for the first 3 years and then the City funds the position after that."
Why: "The Council requested more information about the grant."
Raised by Chief Engler
Council meeting video livestreaming
under studyPurchase a new encoder to livestream meetings to YouTube
Cost comparison: "The cost is approximately $7,200."
Why: Administrator said he would research more funding options and council discussed whether equipment could be used in a new City hall.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Planning Commission membership following Untereker resignation
mentioned onlyLeave the Planning Commission at 5 members
Why: Recorded as discussion only; no motion recorded to change size or fill vacancy.
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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