Monday, August 11, 2025
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, acted on consent items (with the IUP amended after being pulled), approved final payment for the Nightingale Street culvert project and two Public Works resolutions, discussed ordinance-review process, and went into closed session regarding threatened DNR litigation tied to MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development.
10 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR JULY 28, 2025, AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JULY 28, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR JULY 28, 2025, AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR JULY 28, 2025.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, E.
moved by Tradwell, seconded by Wylie
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-108 APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF BRIAN DAVIS FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO OPERATE RYAN CHASE AND COMPANY, INC. AT 18475 RUM RIVER BOULEVARD NW AND EXCLUDING CONDITION 10 AND AMENDING CONDITION 11 TO OCCUR NO CLOSER TO 350 FEET FROM THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE AND CAN ONLY BE FILLED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-108 APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF BRIAN DAVIS FOR AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO OPERATE RYAN CHASE AND COMPANY, INC. AT 18475 RUM RIVER BOULEVARD NW AND EXCLUDING CONDITION 10 AND AMENDING CONDITION 11 TO OCCUR NO CLOSER TO 350 FEET FROM THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE AND CAN ONLY BE FILLED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ITEM F OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE ITEM F OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-111 APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-111 APPROVING THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE NIGHTINGALE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-112 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SAW ATTACHMENT FOR FRONT END LOADER - PUBLIC WORKS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-112 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SAW ATTACHMENT FOR FRONT END LOADER - PUBLIC WORKS.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by WYIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-113 ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM BARGEN, INC. FOR 2025 STREET CRACK SEALING AND RENTING EQUIPMENT FOR MASTIC APPLICATION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-113 ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM BARGEN, INC. FOR 2025 STREET CRACK SEALING AND RENTING EQUIPMENT FOR MASTIC APPLICATION.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M9MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION under 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 BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION under 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 Wylie
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
M10MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.
MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON
moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell
MOTION CARRIED (4-0). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 PM.
25 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM.
2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge was said.
3ROLL CALL
Roll call taken; John West absent.
4ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor announced a closed session and reported meeting with the Superintendent and School Board Chair.
5SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA
Approved as presented (4-0).
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.
Opened and closed; no speakers.
7APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
a. Work Session July 28, 2025; b. Regular Meeting Minutes July 28, 2025
Approved both the July 28, 2025 Work Session minutes and July 28, 2025 City Council minutes (4-0).
8ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES
a. Planning Commission - July 17, 2025
Council acknowledged Planning Commission minutes.
9aAnoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - July
Lieutenant reported July activity statistics and announced scam prevention workshops and a Sheriff’s Office open house.
10aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, E (4-0).
10bConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-106 Accept CenterPoint Energy Grant
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, E (4-0).
10cConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-107 Resignation of Firefighter Blue
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, E (4-0).
10dConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-108 Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a home occupation - Brian Davis - Ryan Chase & Co.
After pulling the IUP from the consent agenda, the Council discussed noise, traffic, inspections, and where/when erosion socks could be created, heard from the applicant and neighbors, and ultimately adopted Resolution 2025-108 with amended conditions—excluding condition 10 and changing condition 11 to require the activity occur no closer than 350 feet from the neighbor’s house and only between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday—passing 3-1 with Mayor Rolf voting no.
Pulled from consent; adopted with condition changes (excluded condition 10; amended condition 11 re distance and hours) on a 3-1 vote (Rolf opposed).
10eConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-109 Closing Escrow Project - JP Farms
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, E (4-0).
10fConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-110 Resignation of Public Works Temporary Seasonal Employee Lund
Pulled from consent; approved separately (4-0).
11aResolution 2025-111 Final Payment for the Nightingale Street Culvert Replacement
Council discussed the finished roadway profile (including a dip that will remain) and adopted Resolution 2025-111 approving the project’s final payment on a 4-0 vote.
Adopted (4-0).
11bEngineer Updates
County closures discussed; possible temporary 'no through traffic' sign mentioned.
12aResolution 2025-112 Approve Purchase of Saw Attachment for Front End Loader
Public Works Director Anderson described evaluating different saw attachments and requested a larger blade; Council adopted Resolution 2025-112 approving the purchase and noted it would be included in the normal Public Works budget and keep the budget on track (4-0).
Adopted (4-0).
12bResolution 2025-113 2025 Crack Sealing Project
Public Works reported receiving two bids and Council adopted Resolution 2025-113 accepting a quote from Bargen, Inc. for 2025 street crack sealing and renting equipment for mastic application (4-0).
Adopted; accepted quote from Bargen, Inc. and rented equipment for mastic application (4-0).
12cPublic Works Updates
Intersection visibility issues discussed; equipment deliveries and new trucks noted.
13aCode Enforcement Update
Administrator reported no administrative citations issued.
13bAdministrator Updates
Bond sale proceeds timing and short-term investment plan discussed; newsletter and commission meeting schedule noted.
14aOrdinance of the Month Discussion
Council discussed starting a practice of reviewing one ordinance per month, including how zoning ordinances would go to Planning Commission first, and agreed to begin with reviewing the pole barn requirement ordinance before selecting the next ordinance at a future meeting; public-input process ideas were also raised.
Council discussed a monthly ordinance review process and agreed to start with the pole barn requirement ordinance.
15CLOSED SESSION - ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b)
Council voted 4-0 to enter closed session under Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), for an attorney-client protected discussion about threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development; the council entered closed session at 7:50 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 8:45 PM.
Council voted to go into closed session regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota DNR regarding MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway Development; entered 7:50 PM and resumed 8:45 PM (4-0).
16ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:45 PM (4-0).
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
IUP conditions for Brian Davis / Ryan Chase & Co. (erosion socks activity on-site vs off-site/indoors)
adoptedAllow the applicant to make erosion socks onsite (rather than off-site), with limits on hours/production
Why: Council discussed limiting time/days and adopted conditions limiting hours and distance from a neighbor’s house while allowing the activity under those conditions.
Raised by Wylie
IUP conditions for Brian Davis / Ryan Chase & Co. (erosion socks activity on-site vs off-site)
rejectedApprove the IUP only if erosion socks are created off-site
Why: Council adopted amended conditions allowing the activity with limits; Mayor Rolf voted no.
Raised by Rolf
IUP conditions for Brian Davis / Ryan Chase & Co. (noise mitigation for erosion sock production)
rejectedCreate the erosion socks inside to mitigate the noise
Why: Administrator reported that the Planning Commission and Fire Department had an issue with indoor creation of erosion socks.
Raised by Wylie
IUP conditions for Brian Davis / Ryan Chase & Co. (conditions list)
adoptedStrike condition 10
Why: Council agreed and the final motion excluded condition 10.
Raised by Wylie
IUP conditions for Brian Davis / Ryan Chase & Co. (noise/neighbor impacts)
adoptedRequire erosion sock activity to occur a set distance from the neighbor’s house (e.g., 350–400 feet)
Why: Council adopted a 350-foot minimum distance in the amended condition 11.
Raised by Tradewell
Access to meeting videos (platform choice)
under studyUse YouTube for meetings instead of Granicus
Cost comparison: Administrator said he had no update besides what it would cost to do it under the existing program with Granicus.
Why: Administrator indicated it may be possible to transfer videos but would add staff work and could confuse the public with multiple platforms; he would do additional research.
Raised by Bray Johnson
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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