Oak Grove City Council meeting, March 31, 2025

Motions and votes

15 motions on the record.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  • AWest

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Council member West stated Integrated Protection System is his company, and there is an invoice included in the Claims and Accounts, so he would like to abstain from the vote.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST).

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-055 ACCEPTING THE HOUSE BURN/TRAINING AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-055 ACCEPTING THE HOUSE BURN/TRAINING AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-055 ACCEPTING THE HOUSE BURN/TRAINING AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2025-02 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2025-02 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Tabled

  4-0

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2025-02 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-03 AMENDING ARTICLES II AND III OF THE CITY CODE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-03 AMENDING ARTICLES II AND III OF THE CITY CODE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-03 AMENDING ARTICLES II AND III OF THE CITY CODE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-059 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-059 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-059 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-056 RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-056 RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-056 RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-057 RATIFY 2026 URRWMO BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-057 RATIFY 2026 URRWMO BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-057 RATIFY 2026 URRWMO BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-060 AUTHORIZING PUTTING THE PROJECT OUT FOR BID. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-060 AUTHORIZING PUTTING THE PROJECT OUT FOR BID. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-060 AUTHORIZING PUTTING THE PROJECT OUT FOR BID. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

• M1315. MOTION MADE MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO DETERMINE THE ASKING PRICE FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: 3052 VIKING BLVD NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

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  15. MOTION MADE MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO DETERMINE THE ASKING PRICE FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: 3052 VIKING BLVD NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by Rolf, seconded by West

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.202515. MOTION MADE MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO DETERMINE THE ASKING PRICE FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: 3052 VIKING BLVD NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M1416. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:01 PM 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 CARRIED (4-0).

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  16. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:01 PM 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 CARRIED (4-0).

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.202516. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:01 PM 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 …

• M15MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1, WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26 PM.

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  MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1, WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26 PM.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  • NWest

  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1, WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26 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.

• MSA professional services quote for a survey and administrative subdivision for The Ponds land.

  $2,400

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0). Passed(4-0)
  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

What was on the agenda

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

1. 1CALL TO ORDER

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda1. CALL TO ORDERp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Rolf at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 31, 2025.

2. 2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.

3. 3ROLL CALL

   Roll call recorded; Mike Wylie was absent.

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda3. ROLL CALLp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Absent: Mike Wylie, Council Member

4. 4ANNOUNCEMENTS

   Mayor announced death of a resident and noted intersection safety funding.

   • community-announcement

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda4. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Mayor Rolf announced that a 21-year-old resident from Oak Grove was in an accident with a bus in Saint Francis and passed away. He added that the intersection where the accident happened has funding to make it safer.

5. 5SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA

   Regular agenda approved as presented (4-0).

   • meeting-procedure

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda5. SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDAp. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

6. 6PUBLIC FORUM

   Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the record, and limit their remarks to three minutes.

   Residents Carolyn and Pat Graziger told the council that people have been storing boats and pontoons on a City-controlled 40-foot-wide area by a road extension to Lake George, creating problems including boats getting loose during storms. Mayor Rolf and staff acknowledged it as an issue; staff noted letters were sent last summer to registered pontoon owners stating pontoons would be removed, and Mayor Rolf said the item would be added to a future agenda in the spring to brainstorm options.

   Public comments included meeting room occupancy/school board meeting; cannabis retailer ordinance ratio; Lake George road extension/boat storage on City-owned area; election concern about being denied a chance to vote for County Commission; and later a comment supporting increased pole barn sizes on smaller lots.

   • public-comment
   • cannabis-ordinance
   • lake-george-boat-storage
   • elections
   • accessory-buildings

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda6. PUBLIC FORUM Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the record, and limit their remarks to three minutes.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Gene Hodel - 19828 Orchid Street Mr. Hodel wondered if the fire chief would approve of the number of people that were in the building for the school board meeting. He asked the Council to be aware of meetings that will have a lot of people in attendance. He also asked for clarification about the cannabis business ordin…p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Attorney Sathe added that the Ordinance is written so that the City must allow one retailer, unless there is already one retail establishment per 12,500 residents of Anoka County. There are currently no retail businesses in the County since the State has not issued the licenses yet.p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Carolyn and Pat Graziger - 21260 South Lake George Drive NW Ms. Graziger stated they live next door to a road extension to Lake George. There is a section that is 40 feet wide that is controlled and owned by the City. In the last 7-8 years, people have decided to store their boats and pontoons on the City-owned area.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Mayor Rolf requested to put the item on the agenda to brainstorm some options. Administrator Wickham noted that last summer was the first time letters were sent out and it has not been determined if it has worked yet or not. Mayor Rolf stated they would add the item to the agenda for discussion in the spring.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Kevin Shepherd, 18375 Dahlia Street NW Mr. Shepherd stated that on October 29, 2024, he was denied his right to vote for County Commission for precinct 4. He was told by two election judges that there were no commissions being elected in Oak Grove.p. 7↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025## 7. PUBLIC FORUM (continued) Bruce Courteau, 3860 195th Lane NW Mr. Courteau stated he was in favor of increasing pole barn sizes on smaller lot sizes.

7. 7APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025

   Minutes approved (4-0).

   • meeting-procedure

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda7. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 10, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

8. 8PRESENTATIONS

   Legislative Update - Senator Cal Bahr (R) District 31 and Senator Eric Lucero (R) District 30

   Presentation was considered after Item 9 (Consent Agenda) due to reordering.

   • legislative-update
   • zoning-authority
   • election-integrity

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda8. PRESENTATIONS a. Legislative Update - Senator Cal Bahr (R) District 31 and Senator Eric Lucero (R) District 30p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Mayor Rolf reordered the Agenda to switch item 8. "Presentations" and item 9. "Consent Agenda".p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025## 8. PRESENTATIONS A. Legislative Update - Senator Cal Bahr (R) District 31, and Senator Eric Lucero (R) District 30

9. 9ACONSENT AGENDA — Claims and Accounts

   The council pulled Claims and Accounts out of the consent agenda after Mayor Rolf and Council member West requested it be removed. West stated an invoice from his company (Integrated Protection System) was included and said he would abstain. The council then approved Claims and Accounts with West abstaining.

   Pulled from consent agenda and approved separately; Council member West abstained due to a company invoice in claims.

   • claims

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda## 9. CONSENT AGENDA a. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Mayor Rolf and Council member West pulled item A from the Consent Agenda.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Council member West stated Integrated Protection System is his company, and there is an invoice included in the Claims and Accounts, so he would like to abstain from the vote.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 WEST).

10. 9BCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-053 Firefighter Step Increases

    Approved as part of consent agenda items B and C (4-0).

    • fire-pay

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-053 Firefighter Step Increasesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

11. 9CCONSENT AGENDA — Resolution 2025-054 Not Waiving the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liability

    Approved as part of consent agenda items B and C (4-0).

    • tort-liability

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendac. Resolution 2025-054 Not Waiving the Monetary Limits on Municipal Tort Liabilityp. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B AND C. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

12. 10AFIRE DEPARTMENT — Fire Chief Updates

    Council received February call statistics and hiring/interview update.

    • fire-department

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda## 10. FIRE DEPARTMENT a. Fire Chief Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025The statistics for the month of February included: 4 Building fires 36 Medical calls 1 Motor vehicle accidents 2 Gas Leak/Explosion/Power line 11 Dispatched/Canceled/False Alarm 4 Special Incident Type 58 total calls for the month of February 110 calls for the yearp. 3↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Chief Engler mentioned that two people are currently going through the interview process.

13. 10BFIRE DEPARTMENT — Resolution 2025-055 House Burn/Training Agreement

    Resolution adopted (4-0).

    • fire-training

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-055 House Burn/Training Agreementp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-055 ACCEPTING THE HOUSE BURN/TRAINING AGREEMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

14. 11ACONSULTING ENGINEER — Engineer Updates

    Updates on CSAH 22 plans, traffic handling during project, MS4 public comment opportunity, and timing for 2025 Street Improvement Project.

    • engineering
    • csah-22
    • ms4
    • street-improvements

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda11. CONSULTING ENGINEER a. Engineer Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Engineer Schwartz updated the Council that he anticipated the final review and signature for the Anoka CSAH 22 project plans.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Council member West asked if the detour would go to Viking Boulevard. Engineer Schwartz replied that there would not be a detour and that it would remain two-way traffic during the duration of the project.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Engineer Schwartz announced that the next Planning Commission meeting would be on April 17th and there would be an opportunity for the public to comment on the MS4 stormwater program. The 2025 Street Improvement Project is anticipated to begin in late April.

15. 12ACITY ATTORNEY — Attorney Updates

    Property enforcement update on Cedar Avenue property.

    • property-enforcement

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda## 12. CITY ATTORNEY a. Attorney Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Attorney Sathe updated the Council regarding property enforcement on a property on Cedar Avenue.

16. 12BCITY ATTORNEY — Ordinance 2025-02 Administrative Citations

    Council discussed pursuing code enforcement through an administrative citations ordinance, with Mayor Rolf explaining the City does not want to hire a door-to-door officer and intends to respond to resident complaints, while Council member West expressed concern about added bureaucracy. A resident (Jon Anderson) asked the council to work on the ordinance more. The council agreed to table the ordinance until Council member Wylie could be present and requested revised language, and the related publication resolution was also tabled.

    Council agreed to table until Council member Wylie was present and requested revised language.

    • code-enforcement
    • administrative-citations

    Tabled
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendab. Ordinance 2025-02 Administrative Citationsp. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Mayor Rolf asked the Council if they would like to table the item until Council member Wylie was at the meeting. The Council agreed and requested that the language be revised in the Ordinance.p. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2025-02 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

17. 12CCITY ATTORNEY — Resolution 2025-058 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 2025-02 by Title and Summary

    Council discussed pursuing code enforcement through an administrative citations ordinance, with Mayor Rolf explaining the City does not want to hire a door-to-door officer and intends to respond to resident complaints, while Council member West expressed concern about added bureaucracy. A resident (Jon Anderson) asked the council to work on the ordinance more. The council agreed to table the ordinance until Council member Wylie could be present and requested revised language, and the related publication resolution was also tabled.

    Tabled as a result of tabling Ordinance 2025-02.

    • code-enforcement
    • publication

    Tabled
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendac. Resolution 2025-058 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 2025-02 by Title and Summaryp. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025C. Resolution 2025-058 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 2025-02 by Title and Summary This item was tabled.

18. 12DCITY ATTORNEY — Ordinance 2025-03 Amending Articles II and III of the City Code

    Ordinance adopted (4-0).

    • city-code
    • clerk-duties

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendad. Ordinance 2025-03 Amending Articles II and III of the City Codep. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-03 AMENDING ARTICLES II AND III OF THE CITY CODE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

19. 12ECITY ATTORNEY — Resolution 2025-059 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 2025-03 by Title and Summary

    Resolution adopted (4-0).

    • publication
    • city-code

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendae. Resolution 2025-059 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 2025-03 by Title and Summaryp. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-059 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-03 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

20. 13ACITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Resolution 2025-056 Retention of City Zoning Authority

    Resolution adopted (4-0).

    • zoning-authority

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendaa. Resolution 2025-056 Retention of City Zoning Authorityp. 5↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-056 RETENTION OF CITY ZONING AUTHORITY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

21. 13BCITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Resolution 2025-057 Ratify 2026 URRWMO Budget

    Resolution adopted (4-0).

    • urrwmo
    • watershed-budget

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-057 Ratify 2026 URRWMO Budgetp. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-057 RATIFY 2026 URRWMO BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

22. 13CCITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — The Ponds Land

    Administrator Wickham reviewed a concept plan for single-family development on the former Ponds wastewater treatment plant site. Public comment included a preference from Kevin Shepherd that no more pickleball courts be added. The council approved hiring MSA for survey and administrative subdivision work for $2,400, and discussed future maintenance concerns such as weeds.

    Concept plan reviewed and council approved MSA quote for survey and administrative subdivision ($2,400) (4-0).

    • the-ponds-land
    • development

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendac. The Ponds Landp. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Administrator Wickham reviewed the concept plan for single-family development on the former Ponds wastewater treatment plant site.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE MSA, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES QUOTE FOR A SURVEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION FOR THE PONDS LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

23. 13DCITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS — Administrator Updates

    Newsletter timing, spring recycle day date, Heart Safe award presentation, 2024 audit completion and planned presentation, hiring for street maintenance worker, and parks commission vacancy.

    • city-admin-updates
    • recycle-day
    • audit
    • staffing

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendad. Administrator Updatesp. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Administrator Wickham stated the newsletter will be delivered mid-April. The spring recycle day price sheet will be included in the newsletter. The spring recycle day will be on April 26th.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025The audit was completed, and the auditor will present the 2024 audit financial statements during the April 28th Council meeting.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Administrator Wickham mentioned that the City has posted the Public Works street maintenance worker position and hope to have someone hired by May. Mayor Rolf added that the City is looking for a Parks Commission member.

24. 14AMAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES — City Hall/Fire Station Building Project Update

    Administrator Wickham provided an update on the City Hall/Fire Station building project and said it would be out for bid on April 14. The council adopted Resolution 2025-060 authorizing putting the project out for bid.

    Administrator update; project anticipated to be out for bid April 14.

    • city-hall-fire-station-project

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendaa. City Hall/Fire Station Building Project Updatep. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025Administrator Wickham updated the Council on the City Hall/Fire Station building project. He mentioned that the project will be out for bid on April 14th.

25. 14BMAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES — Resolution 2025-060 Authorizing Putting the Project Out for Bid

    Administrator Wickham provided an update on the City Hall/Fire Station building project and said it would be out for bid on April 14. The council adopted Resolution 2025-060 authorizing putting the project out for bid.

    Resolution adopted (4-0).

    • city-hall-fire-station-project
    • bidding

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-060 Authorizing Putting the Project Out for Bidp. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-060 AUTHORIZING PUTTING THE PROJECT OUT FOR BID. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).

26. 15CLOSED SESSION — Determine asking price for real property: 3052 Viking Blvd NW

    Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) (3), the City Council will meet in a closed session to determine the asking price for real property to be sold by the City of Oak Grove: 3052 Viking Blvd NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002.

    Council voted to go into closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) to determine the asking price for real property at 3052 Viking Blvd NW (PID 28-33-24-32-0002). The closed session began at 7:37 PM and the regular meeting resumed at 8:01 PM.

    Council voted to go into closed session; closed session began 7:37 PM; regular meeting resumed at 8:01 PM.

    • closed-session
    • real-estate

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda15. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) (3), the City Council will meet in a closed session to determine the asking price for real property to be sold by the City of Oak Grove: 3052 Viking Blvd NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.202515. MOTION MADE MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO DETERMINE THE ASKING PRICE FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: 3052 VIKING BLVD NW, PID: 28-33-24-32-0002. MOTION CARRIED (4-0). THE CITY COUNCIL WENT INTO CLO…

27. 16CLOSED SESSION — Attorney Client Privilege

    ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b)

    Council voted to go into a second closed session at 8:01 PM under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(b) for an attorney-client protected discussion regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources related to MRTA, LLC's Timbers Hideaway Development. The regular meeting resumed at 8:26 PM.

    Closed session for threatened litigation from MN DNR regarding MRTA, LLC's Timbers Hideaway Development; closed session started 8:01 PM; regular meeting resumed at 8:26 PM.

    • closed-session
    • litigation
    • timbers-hideaway

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda16. CLOSED SESSION - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b)p. 6↗Oak Grove — 03.31.202516. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:01 PM 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 …

28. 17ADJOURNMENT

    Adjourned at 8:26 PM; motion carried (3-1, West).

    • meeting-procedure

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda17. ADJOURNMENTp. 7↗Oak Grove — 03.31.2025MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1, WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26 PM.

Alternatives considered

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

• Ordinance 2025-02 Administrative Citations

  deferred

  Table the ordinance until Council member Wylie is present and revise the ordinance language

  Why: Council agreed to wait for Council member Wylie and requested that the language be revised.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

• Minutes preparation (in-house vs service provider)

  rejected

  Type the minutes in-house since the City is now fully staffed

  Cost comparison: Administrator said the current service is "more efficient and cost effective."

  Why: Administrator said they would not change because the service being used is more efficient and cost effective.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 03.31.25 Council Agenda

  Agenda · Monday, March 31, 2025

  2 pages

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• Document

  Oak Grove — 03.31.2025

  Minutes · Monday, March 31, 2025

  7 pages

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