Monday, September 8, 2025
What happened
Council approved the 2026 preliminary general fund budget and property tax levy, set the 2026 budget hearing for Dec. 8, adopted several Aspen Glenn and inspection-service resolutions (with a parking condition added to IUP T-10), supported the Lake George Regional Park plan with a request to prioritize trail connections, authorized up to $5,000 from park dedication funds for a Dunlop Park light pole, and held a closed session on threatened DNR litigation regarding Timbers Hideaway.
11 motions on the record.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
5-0
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2025, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2025, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
5-0
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR AUGUST 25, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR AUGUST 25, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
5-0
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-116 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2026 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-116 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET, 2026 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
5-0
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-117 AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-117 AUTHORIZING THE PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
5-0
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, E, F. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, E, F. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
5-0
M7MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM D WITH THE ADDITION OF THE CONDITION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM D WITH THE ADDITION OF THE CONDITION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by Rolf, seconded by West
5-0
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-114 SUPPORTING THE LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PARK LONG RANGE PLAN AND TO INCLUDE THE REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL TO PRIORIZE THE TRAIL CONNECTION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 WEST).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-114 SUPPORTING THE LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL PARK LONG RANGE PLAN AND TO INCLUDE THE REQUEST FROM THE COUNCIL TO PRIORIZE THE TRAIL CONNECTION. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 WEST).
moved by Rolf, seconded by Wylie
M9MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-123 TO ADD A LIGHT POLE TO THE WEST SIDE AT DUNLOP PARK AND TO NOT EXCEED $5,000 OR PARK DEDICATION FUNDS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-123 TO ADD A LIGHT POLE TO THE WEST SIDE AT DUNLOP PARK AND TO NOT EXCEED $5,000 OR PARK DEDICATION FUNDS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by Rolf, seconded by Wylie
5-0
M10MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRADEWELL 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. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRADEWELL 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. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell
5-0
M11MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON MOTION CARRIED (3-2 WEST, WYLIE).
MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON MOTION CARRIED (3-2 WEST, WYLIE).
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
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.
Trail paving cost estimate discussed for the Lake George Regional Park plan.
$450,000
Boardwalk bridge cost estimate discussed for wetland crossing in Lake George Regional Park plan.
$2,100,000
Signal cost estimate discussed for 221st Avenue NW in Lake George Regional Park plan.
$250,000
Resolution 2025-123 authorized adding a light pole at Dunlop Park, not to exceed $5,000, using park dedication funds.
$5,000
26 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Minutes note the meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2Pledge of Allegiance
Recorded as completed in minutes.
3Roll Call
Roll call and attendees recorded in minutes.
4Announcements
County road transition work praised; mayor announced closed session and described election-related meeting with county staff/commissioners; potential legal discussion mentioned.
5Setting of Regular Agenda
Add Resolution 2025-122 as item 12F; approve revised agenda.
Agenda approved as revised with addition of Resolution 2025-122 as item 12F.
6aConstitution Week Proclamation (Proclamation 2025-01)
Requested by Daughters of the American Revolution, Anoka Chapter.
Proclaimed September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week.
7Public Forum
No speakers; opened and closed.
8Approval of Council Minutes for August 25, 2025
Minutes approved 5-0.
9aAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes: Planning Commission - August 21, 2025
Acknowledged (no vote recorded).
10aResolution 2025-116 approving 2026 proposed general fund budget, 2026 preliminary property tax levy
Includes setting public hearing date for 2026 general fund budget.
Council heard a presentation on the 2026 proposed general fund budget and the 2026 preliminary property tax levy, discussed that property owners could see an estimated 1.69% decrease if things stay the same, and adopted Resolution 2025-116, which also set the 2026 general budget public hearing for December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Adopted; hearing date set for Dec. 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM; discussion included estimated 1.69% decrease if everything stays the same.
10bResolution 2025-117 authorizing the preliminary EDA levy for 2026
Council adopted the preliminary Economic Development Authority (EDA) levy resolution for fiscal year 2026 after the mayor noted the EDA was not budgeting anything for the levy.
Adopted 5-0; mayor noted EDA not budgeting anything for the levy.
11aAnoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - August
Monthly activity statistics reported; open house announced for Sept. 23.
12aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
Approved on consent (with item D pulled separately).
Approved as part of consent motion for items A, B, C, E, F.
12bConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-118 Aspen Glenn Second Addition Final Plat
Approved on consent (with item D pulled separately).
Council approved the Aspen Glenn Second Addition Final Plat (Resolution 2025-118) and the Aspen Glenn Development Agreement (Resolution 2025-119) as part of the consent agenda, and the city engineer also reported that a meeting had been held about Aspen Glenn Second Addition and they hoped to get the road in this fall.
Approved as part of consent motion for items A, B, C, E, F.
12cConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-119 Aspen Glenn Development Agreement
Approved on consent (with item D pulled separately).
Council approved the Aspen Glenn Second Addition Final Plat (Resolution 2025-118) and the Aspen Glenn Development Agreement (Resolution 2025-119) as part of the consent agenda, and the city engineer also reported that a meeting had been held about Aspen Glenn Second Addition and they hoped to get the road in this fall.
Approved as part of consent motion for items A, B, C, E, F.
12dResolution 2025-120 IUP T-10 Construction
Pulled from consent; approved with an added condition about daily parking in the driveway.
Council pulled the IUP T-10 Construction item from the consent agenda due to neighborhood parking concerns and approved it with an added condition related to daily parking being in the driveway, while noting they wanted to allow street parking during the applicant’s yearly event.
Approved 5-0 with “addition of the condition” related to daily parking in driveway.
12eConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-121 Closing Project Escrow
Approved on consent (with item D pulled separately).
Approved as part of consent motion for items A, B, C, E, F.
12fResolution 2025-122 Proposal from American Engineering Testing for Special Inspection Services and Construction Testing Services
Added to agenda; approved on consent.
Added as item 12F and approved as part of consent motion for items A, B, C, E, F.
13aEngineer Updates
Council approved the Aspen Glenn Second Addition Final Plat (Resolution 2025-118) and the Aspen Glenn Development Agreement (Resolution 2025-119) as part of the consent agenda, and the city engineer also reported that a meeting had been held about Aspen Glenn Second Addition and they hoped to get the road in this fall.
Road closures/detour noted; Aspen Glenn road timing discussed; County Road 22 East questions raised.
14aResolution 2025-114 Supporting Lake George Regional Park Long Range Plan
Council debated whether to support the Lake George Regional Park long-range plan, with discussion about project costs and timing of trail connections; the council adopted Resolution 2025-114 on a 4-1 vote and included a request to prioritize the trail connection for public safety.
Adopted 4-1 (West no) with a request to prioritize the trail connection.
15aCode Enforcement Update
Discussed follow-up on prior meeting comment about neighbors' birds; described as active code enforcement case with outstanding criminal issues; suggestion to have Rum River provide update in a few months.
15bAnimal Impound Agreement Update
Staff reported that the Animal Humane Society would discontinue impound housing services at the end of the year, that a prior RFP drew zero responses, and that staff would research replacement options and return to council with alternatives; staff also noted a backup provider would be limited and inconvenient due to distance.
Animal Humane Society ending impound housing at year-end; prior RFP got zero responses; staff to research replacement options.
15cAdministrator Updates
Newsletter timing; new fire station images; contractor wants earlier start; groundbreaking timing discussed; broker to discuss land for sale; utility rate study and St. Francis meeting noted.
16Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Includes YouTube meeting video discussion; cemetery responsibility discussion; Dunlop Park light pole resolution; attendance notices for future meetings.
Council discussed making meeting videos more accessible by using YouTube, including that uploading could be free but would cost staff time and require managing access, retention requirements, and comment monitoring; the administrator said he would research retention and comment collection requirements and estimated about 30 days to do that research.
Council approved adding a light pole on the west side at Dunlop Park and authorized the expense not to exceed $5,000 using park dedication funds.
No single omnibus action; one separate motion adopted Resolution 2025-123 for light pole.
17Closed Session - Attorney Client Privilege (Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b))
Threatened litigation from MN DNR regarding MRTA, LLC's Timbers Hideaway Development.
Council voted to enter closed session under attorney-client privilege to discuss threatened litigation from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding MRTA, LLC’s Timbers Hideaway development; the council entered closed session at 7:52 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 8:10 PM.
Council voted to enter closed session; entered at 7:52 PM and resumed at 8:10 PM.
18Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:10 PM on a 3-2 vote (West, Wylie no).
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 2025-114)
adoptedAdopt the resolution with a note/request to prioritize the trail connection (trail connection occur first/sooner)
Why: Council members emphasized public safety and wanting the trail connection prioritized while still supporting the overall project.
Raised by Wylie
IUP T-10 Construction (Resolution 2025-120)
adoptedApprove with added condition requiring daily parking in the driveway (while allowing street parking during yearly event)
Why: Neighbors reportedly had issues with parking in the neighborhood; staff said conditions could be amended to require driveway parking and it should not be an issue for the applicant.
Raised by Mayor Rolf
Animal control/impound services
rejectedReplace Animal Humane Society impound housing services via RFP
Why: A prior RFP received zero responses.
Raised by Wickham
Animal control/impound services
mentioned onlyUse Companion Animal Care & Control for impound housing services
Why: Staff described it as limited by space/availability and inconvenient because the closest location is Oakdale.
Public access to meeting videos
mentioned onlyWait to implement a City YouTube page until the council is in the new building
Why: West and Wylie suggested waiting until the new building and having procedures/administrator identified; staff raised retention and comment-monitoring workload concerns.
Raised by West
Cemetery responsibility
mentioned onlyCity declines to take over the cemetery; meet with Marie and consider other options (including selling the cemetery)
Why: Mayor and councilmembers expressed concern about upkeep costs and preferred meeting with Marie; West said selling could be an option and he would vote no on taking the cemetery.
Raised by West
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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