Monday, October 13, 2025
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, handled multiple consent/regular actions including a variance and a temporary dock CUP (with one dissent), adopted recycling and cannabis fee-schedule actions, discussed deck permit costs, and adjourned at 7:13 PM.
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 BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2025.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, E, F.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, E, F.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by TRADEWELL
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-134 APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PLACE AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CLOSER TO THE FRONT LOT LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE ON A LOT SMALLER THAN THREE ACRES AT 2000 191ST AVENUE NORTHWEST.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-134 APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PLACE AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE CLOSER TO THE FRONT LOT LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE ON A LOT SMALLER THAN THREE ACRES AT 2000 191ST AVENUE NORTHWEST.
moved by WYLIE, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARREID (4-0).
M5MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-135 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY DOCK IN THE SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT AT 3577 221ST AVENUE NORTHWEST.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-135 APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY DOCK IN THE SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT AT 3577 221ST AVENUE NORTHWEST.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by TRADEWELL
M6MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-136 SUMMARIZING THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-136 SUMMARIZING THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
MOTION CARRIED. (4-0).
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-139 APPROVING THE 2026 AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-139 APPROVING THE 2026 AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-07 AMENDING THE CITY OF OAK GROVE 2025 FEE SCHEDULE.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-07 AMENDING THE CITY OF OAK GROVE 2025 FEE SCHEDULE.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-140 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-140 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0).
M10MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
MOTION CARRIED (4-0). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:13 PM.
24 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1CALL TO ORDER
2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3ROLL CALL
Roll call taken; John West was absent.
4ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements.
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.
After the item was pulled from the consent agenda, neighbors raised concerns that the proposed 8x24 temporary dock (plus gang plank) was larger than other area docks and potentially out of character for the scenic river area, while the applicant said the dock would be sturdy and allow water flow underneath and that he had consulted a county water resource specialist. The Council discussed that the CUP was required due to the Scenic River District, not the dock size, and ultimately adopted Resolution 2025-135 approving the conditional use permit, with the minutes recording one abstention by Wylie (3-0-1).
Nicholi Bufkin requested Resolution 2025-135 be pulled from consent.
7APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Approved (4-0).
8aPlanning Commission - September 22, 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES
Council acknowledged the minutes.
9aAnoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - September
PRESENTATIONS
Report given; Council asked questions about call statistics and package theft deterrence.
10aClaims and Accounts
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved as part of consent items A, E, F (4-0).
10bResolution 2025-134 Variance - 2000 191st Ave NW - Falconer
CONSENT AGENDA
Council pulled the variance request from the consent agenda and discussed whether the pole barn could be located elsewhere on the property, as well as who completed MSA paperwork and whether there was budget for MSA staff reports. Staff explained there were property constraints (including Cedar Creek) and that the City budgets for MSA planners’ staff reports, and Council adopted Resolution 2025-134 approving the variance for placement of an accessory structure closer to the front lot line than the principal structure on a lot smaller than three acres.
Pulled from consent; adopted (4-0).
10cResolution 2025-135 Conditional Use Permit - Temporary Dock- 3577 221st Ave NW.
CONSENT AGENDA
After the item was pulled from the consent agenda, neighbors raised concerns that the proposed 8x24 temporary dock (plus gang plank) was larger than other area docks and potentially out of character for the scenic river area, while the applicant said the dock would be sturdy and allow water flow underneath and that he had consulted a county water resource specialist. The Council discussed that the CUP was required due to the Scenic River District, not the dock size, and ultimately adopted Resolution 2025-135 approving the conditional use permit, with the minutes recording one abstention by Wylie (3-0-1).
Pulled from consent; adopted (3-0-1 Wylie).
10dResolution 2025-136 Administrator Performance Review
CONSENT AGENDA
Pulled from consent; adopted (4-0).
10eResolution 2025-137 Conditional Offers of Employe for Temporary Seasonal On-Call Snow Plow Drivers - Harren & Kraus
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved as part of consent items A, E, F (4-0).
10fResolution 2025-138 Hire Public Works Temporary Seasonal On Call Snow Plow Drivers - Olsen & Engler
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved as part of consent items A, E, F (4-0).
11aEngineer Updates
CONSULTING ENGINEER
Staff described easement discussions for an intersection and ongoing Cedar Drive testing for a 2026 project.
12aCode Enforcement Update
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion included administrative fines, banners, and an unpermitted business on Orchid Street NW.
12bResolution 2025-139 2026 Residential Recycling Program Agreement with Anoka County
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council adopted Resolution 2025-139 approving the 2026 agreement for the residential recycling program with Anoka County.
Adopted (4-0).
12cOrdinance 2025-07 Fee Schedule Cannabis and Hemp Retail Business Fees
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Staff explained that earlier code amendments did not get the related fees and penalties into the City’s fee schedule and that, because the State started issuing licenses, the City cannot prohibit lower-potency hemp retailers that meet zoning requirements. Council adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending the 2025 fee schedule and adopted Resolution 2025-140 authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary.
Ordinance adopted (4-0).
12dResolution 2025-140 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-07 by Title and Summary
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Staff explained that earlier code amendments did not get the related fees and penalties into the City’s fee schedule and that, because the State started issuing licenses, the City cannot prohibit lower-potency hemp retailers that meet zoning requirements. Council adopted Ordinance 2025-07 amending the 2025 fee schedule and adopted Resolution 2025-140 authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary.
Adopted (4-0).
12eDeck Permit Costs
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Council discussed concerns raised online about the cost of permits for large decks and whether there should be a permit cost limit, with the building official explaining that decks require multiple safety-related inspections and noting that only two of about 70 deck permits in 2024–2025 fell into the larger fee category. The Mayor asked about refunding a resident if a $838 deck permit fee was paid and then the fee changed, and staff said a refund could be provided; a separate example was cited of a resident being told a prebuilt shed permit would cost $857 based on the cost of the shed.
Council discussed whether there should be a permit cost limit; referenced an $838 deck permit fee and a $857 permit fee for a prebuilt shed based on shed cost.
12fAdministrator Updates
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Updates on road mastic, parks improvements, upcoming animal control discussion, cemetery presentation, and upcoming utility rate study/budget work sessions and Truth in Taxation hearing.
13aIUP Discussion - Moved to November
MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES
Council agreed to schedule the IUP discussion for November 10th, discussed the status of broadcasting meetings on YouTube (including a proposed January start and the ability to turn off comments), and discussed quarterly newsletters with the possibility of sending one more this year to include budget and levy information.
Council agreed to discuss IUP on November 10th.
14ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 7:13 PM (4-0).
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Temporary dock CUP at 3577 221st Avenue NW
rejectedA shorter and narrower dock (including the standard 4-foot width) instead of an 8-foot-wide dock
Why: Councilmember Bray Johnson stated that "The size of a dock is an opinion of people and not what the regulations are," and the Council adopted the CUP as requested.
Raised by Donald Bell
Deck permit costs
under studyEstablish a permit cost limit for large deck permits
Why: Item was discussed; building official noted the Council would see the fee schedule at a future meeting.
Raised by Mayor Rolf
Broadcasting City Council meetings
mentioned onlyStart the City YouTube channel in January
Why: Administrator proposed a January start and said he would like to put together a memo for Council review; no Council action recorded.
Raised by Administrator Wickham
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
Not in this archive
The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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