M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
Passed
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Oak Grove City Council meeting, August 25, 2025
City CouncilMonday, August 25, 2025
What happened
Council approved the agenda, minutes, and consent items (claims/accounts and 2nd quarter financial report), tabled the Lake George Regional Park long range plan resolution pending cost detail, discussed accessory building (pole barn) ordinance changes and sent the 2–5 acre portion to Planning Commission for review, and entered closed session about threatened DNR litigation tied to MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development.
Motions and votes
7 motions on the record.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11, 2025, AS CORRECTED.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11, 2025, AS CORRECTED.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO TABLE RESOLUTION 2025-114.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WEST
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B.
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MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M5MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM C.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
M6MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL 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.
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MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WYLIE FOR THE COUNCIL 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 WYLIE
PassedMOTION CARRIED 5-0.
M7MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
PassedMOTION CARRIED (5-0).
What was on the agenda
19 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- No action
1Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
- No action
2Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge was said.
- No action
3Roll Call
Roll call taken; members listed as present in minutes.
- Discussion only
4Announcements
Mayor announced an additional budget work session and noted a closed session would occur.
- budget_work_session
- closed_session_notice
- Approved
5Setting of Regular Agenda
Approved as presented (5-0).
- agenda_setting
- Discussion only
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.
A resident, Tara Strenge (20712 Cedar Drive NW), asked the City to enforce an ordinance against a property owner she said was exceeding the allowed number of birds (she said the owner is allowed 30 birds but has "close to or over 100 birds") and reported ongoing impacts. The Mayor and Administrator stated there was an open code enforcement case and that staff would check its status.
Resident requested enforcement related to an ordinance about number of birds; staff said they would check status of an open code enforcement case.
- code_enforcement_birds
- Approved
7Approval of Council Minutes for August 11, 2025
Approved as corrected (5-0).
- minutes_approval
- No action
8aAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Parks Commission - August 20, 2025
Council acknowledged the commission minutes.
- parks_commission
- Discussion only
9aPresentation: Lake George Regional Park Long Range Plan - Anoka County Parks
Anoka County Park Planning Manager Karen Blaska presented the Lake George Regional Park long range plan and asked the Council to adopt a resolution supporting it, clarifying it was support for the plan and not financial support. Council members asked questions about trail priority, a sand filter and feasibility/cost, observation deck location, and fishing pier/parking safety; several members said they wanted a cost breakdown before deciding. The Council tabled the supporting resolution.
County presented long-range plan; council discussed priorities and asked for cost breakdown/feasibility details.
- lake_george_regional_park_plan
- Tabled
9bResolution 2025-014 Supporting Lake George Regional Park Long Range Plan
Anoka County Park Planning Manager Karen Blaska presented the Lake George Regional Park long range plan and asked the Council to adopt a resolution supporting it, clarifying it was support for the plan and not financial support. Council members asked questions about trail priority, a sand filter and feasibility/cost, observation deck location, and fishing pier/parking safety; several members said they wanted a cost breakdown before deciding. The Council tabled the supporting resolution.
Minutes reflect this as Resolution 2025-114 (not 2025-014) and it was tabled (5-0).
- lake_george_regional_park_plan
- Consent calendar
10aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved under consent agenda motion for items A and B (5-0).
- claims_accounts
- Consent calendar
10bConsent Agenda: Accept 2nd Quarter Financial Report
Approved under consent agenda motion for items A and B (5-0).
- financial_report
- Approved
10cConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-015 Appointing Parks Commissioner
The Council handled the Parks Commissioner appointment separately after the Mayor pulled it from the consent agenda. During discussion, the Mayor stated that Dianne Pederson has served on the Parks Commission for 30 years and asked to set aside time at a future council meeting to recognize her. The Council then approved the appointment resolution as consent item C.
Agenda lists Resolution 2025-015; minutes reflect item C as Resolution 2025-115 and it was approved separately (5-0) after being pulled from consent.
- parks_commission_appointment
- Discussion only
11aConsulting Engineer: Engineer Updates
The City Engineer reported Viking Boulevard was paved and said he would pass along feedback on side-road transitions to the County; the Mayor commented that traffic signage could have been better. Council also discussed a right-in/right-out on Orchid Street NW and were told it was for safety guidelines due to proximity to stop lights. The Engineer reported the CSAH 7 bridge over Seelye Brooke would be delayed to spring 2026, described surveying near 221st Avenue NW and Raven Street NW, and said the stop sign location was determined to be good; the Engineer noted the City could use State Aid Fund to improve the area, and Council agreed to look into options if it is a safety concern.
Engineer provided project updates; council discussed signage, safety design, and possible State Aid Fund improvements.
- public_works_roads
- state_aid_fund
- Discussion only
12aFire Chief: Fire Chief Updates
The Fire Chief reported July call statistics and department highlights, including an upcoming pancake breakfast and that the County wants to use the City as an area to hand out free naloxone. The Mayor expressed interest in a trial run and wanting to evaluate staff time and who shows up; the Fire Chief said a grant paid for naloxone last time. The Administrator said he could bring back more information and the Council discussed naloxone use in the City.
Reviewed July call statistics; discussed free naloxone distribution idea and prior grant funding for naloxone.
- fire_department
- naloxone
- Discussion only
13aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates
The City Administrator reported that a preconstruction meeting with the general contractor was scheduled for Wednesday for the City Hall/Fire Station building project.
Administrator reported upcoming preconstruction meeting for City Hall/Fire Station project.
- city_hall_fire_station_project
- Discussion only
14aMayor/Council Requests/Updates: Ordinance of the Month - Review Ordinance Section 109-194 Accessory Buildings
Council held an extended discussion on Ordinance Section 109-194 (Accessory Buildings), focusing on whether to increase allowed pole barn sizes by lot size. Council member Bray Johnson presented a proposed framework (including 2–2.49 acre lots at 2,400 square feet and additional increments), and residents spoke both for and against larger sizes, with concerns about impacts on smaller lots and neighborhood character. The Council debated what problem a change would solve, requested justification for the current numbers, and reached consensus to send the portion of the ordinance referencing 2–5 acres to the Planning Commission, with the Administrator indicating the Planning Commission could review it by November.
Council discussed potential ordinance changes to accessory building (pole barn) sizes; consensus to send portion referencing 2–5 acres to Planning Commission for review with a November target.
- accessory_buildings_ordinance_109_194
- pole_barn_sizes
- planning_commission_referral
- Approved
15Closed Session - Attorney Client Privilege (Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b))
Council voted to go into closed session under Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), for an attorney-client protected discussion regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources involving MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development. The Council entered closed session at 8:29 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 8:55 PM, then adjourned.
Council voted to go into closed session for attorney-client protected discussion regarding threatened DNR litigation related to MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development; entered 8:29 PM and resumed 8:55 PM.
- closed_session
- dnr_threatened_litigation
- timbers_hideaway_mrta
- Approved
16Adjournment
Council voted to go into closed session under Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b), for an attorney-client protected discussion regarding threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources involving MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development. The Council entered closed session at 8:29 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 8:55 PM, then adjourned.
Adjourned at 8:55 PM (5-0).
- adjournment
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Lake George Regional Park Long Range Plan support resolution
rejectedAdopt the supporting resolution now without a cost breakdown
Why: Council members requested cost breakdown details before deciding and the resolution was tabled.
Raised by Karen Blaska
Accessory buildings ordinance Section 109-194 (pole barn sizes)
under studyIncrease pole barn sizes as proposed (including 2–2.49 acre lots to 2,400 square feet and increasing by increments)
Why: Council did not decide on ordinance changes; consensus was to bring the 2–5 acre portion to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation by November.
Raised by Council member Bray Johnson
Accessory buildings ordinance Section 109-194 (pole barn sizes)
mentioned onlyHold a referendum and have residents vote on the pole barn size issue
Why: No motion or follow-up action recorded in minutes; discussion moved toward Planning Commission review instead.
Raised by Aaron Weixel
Free naloxone distribution in the City
under studyDo a trial run of handing out free naloxone, then evaluate staff time/impacts
Why: Council discussed the idea and Administrator said he could bring back more information; no vote recorded.
Raised by Mayor Rolf
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