Oak Grove City Council meeting, October 27, 2025

Motions and votes

9 motions on the record.

• M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 13, 2025.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 13, 2025.

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 13, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4- 0).

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, D.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, D.

  moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, D. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-142 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $250 FROM AGAPE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-142 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $250 FROM AGAPE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-142 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $250 FROM AGAPE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-145 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-145 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-145 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-146 APPROVING AN A AGREEMETN WITH COMPANION ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.

  Exact transcript text

  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-146 APPROVING AN A AGREEMETN WITH COMPANION ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.

  moved by West, seconded by Wylie

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-146 APPROVING AN A AGREEMETN WITH COMPANION ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M9MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 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.

• Staff-recommended reduced financial security amount for Aspen Glenn Second Addition Security Reduction #1.

  $650,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1. Passed(MOTION CARRIED (4-0).)
  p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Staff reviewed the request and is recommending reducing the financial security amount to $650,000.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

• Fire Chief stated the anticipated increase in air pack pricing on November 1st would be an additional $60,000.

  $60,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-145 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT. Passed(MOTION CARRIED (4-0).)
  p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The increase in the air packs is anticipated to be on November 1st and will be an additional $60,000.

What was on the agenda

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

1. 1Call to order

   Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Acting Mayor Tradewell.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda1\. CALL TO ORDERp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Tradewell at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025.

2. 2Pledge of Allegiance

   Pledge of Allegiance was said.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda2\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.

3. 3Roll Call

   Roll call taken; minutes list those present and also present.

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda3\. ROLL CALLp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Present: Paul Tradewell, Acting mayor John West, Council Member Mike Wylie, Council Member Angie Bray Johnson, Council Memberp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Also Present: Loren Wickham, City Administrator Chuck Schwartz, City Engineer Rob Engler, Fire Chief

4. 4Announcements

   The council heard that the tree lighting ceremony will be held on December 5 at City Hall at 6:30 PM, and separately accepted a $250 donation from Agape Moments Photography for the Christmas tree lighting event through Resolution 2025-142.

   Announcement made about tree lighting ceremony on December 5 at City Hall at 6:30 PM.

   • Tree lighting event

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda4\. ANNOUNCEMENTSp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Council member West stated that the tree lighting ceremony would be on December 5th at City Hall at 6:30 PM.

5. 5Setting of Regular Agenda

   Regular agenda approved as presented (4-0).

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda5\. SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDAp. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. 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.

   Public forum opened and closed; hearing none.

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 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 — 10.27.2025Acting Mayor Tradewell opened the Public Forum. Hearing none, he closed the public forum.

7. 7Approval of Council Minutes for October 13, 2025

   Minutes approved (4-0).

   • Council minutes approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda7\. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 13, 2025p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 13, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4- 0).

8. 8aAcknowledgement of Commission Minutes — Parks Commission - October 15, 2025

   Council acknowledged the Parks Commission minutes.

   • Parks Commission minutes

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda8\. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION MINUTES a. Parks Commission - October 15, 2025p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The Council acknowledged the Parks Commission minutes.

9. 9aConsent Agenda — Claims and Accounts

   Pulled from consent agenda and approved separately (4-0).

   • Claims and accounts

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda9\. CONSENT AGENDA a. Claims and Accountsp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Council member West requested to pull items A and C from the Consent Agenda.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

10. 9bConsent Agenda — Resolution 2025-141 2026 Contract Renewal - Embedded Systems Inc.

    Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items B, D (4-0).

    • Embedded Systems contract renewal

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-141 2026 Contract Renewal - Embedded Systems Inc.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, D. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

11. 9cConsent Agenda — Resolution 2025-142 Donation for Lighting Event

    The council heard that the tree lighting ceremony will be held on December 5 at City Hall at 6:30 PM, and separately accepted a $250 donation from Agape Moments Photography for the Christmas tree lighting event through Resolution 2025-142.

    Pulled from consent agenda and adopted separately as Resolution 2025-142 (4-0).

    • Tree lighting event
    • Donations

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendac. Resolution 2025-142 Donation for Lighting Eventp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Council member West requested to pull items A and C from the Consent Agenda.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-142 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $250 FROM AGAPE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

12. 9dConsent Agenda — Resolution 2025-143 Step Increase Public Works Director

    Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items B, D (4-0).

    • Public Works Director step increase

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendad. Resolution 2025-143 Step Increase Public Works Directorp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, D. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

13. 10aConsulting Engineer — Resolution 2025-144 Aspen Glenn Second Addition Security Reduction #1

    The consulting engineer reported that Aspen Glenn Second Addition requested a reduction in its security amount; staff recommended reducing the financial security amount to $650,000, and the council adopted Resolution 2025-144 approving the financial security reduction #1.

    Resolution 2025-144 adopted; staff recommended reducing financial security amount to $650,000 (4-0).

    • Aspen Glenn Second Addition
    • Financial security reduction

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda10\. CONSULTING ENGINEER a. Resolution 2025-144 Aspen Glenn Second Addition Security Reduction #1p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Staff reviewed the request and is recommending reducing the financial security amount to $650,000.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-144 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

14. 10bConsulting Engineer — Engineer Updates

    Engineer described upcoming Anoka County City Engineers meeting; question raised about County Road 22; discussion about cost being divided between cities he represents.

    • Engineering updates
    • County Road 22

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendab. Engineer Updatesp. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Engineer Schwartz updated the Council that he would be attending the annual Anoka County City Engineers meeting on Friday. Acting Mayor Tradewell suggested asking what would happen on County Road 22.p. 2↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Council member Wylie asked if the City was paying Engineer Schwartz to attend the meeting. Engineer Schwartz replied that the cost is divided between the cities that he represents.

15. 11aFire Chief — Resolution 2025-145 Purchase Air Packs

    The fire chief discussed a grant for purchasing air packs, noting funds were delayed and that pricing was expected to increase by an additional $60,000 on November 1; council discussed whether to proceed before grant funds arrived, and ultimately adopted Resolution 2025-145 authorizing the purchase of SCBA equipment.

    Resolution 2025-145 adopted authorizing purchase of SCBA equipment (4-0); discussion included grant timing and anticipated additional $60,000 increase on November 1st.

    • SCBA air packs
    • Fire grant

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda11\. FIRE CHIEF a. Resolution 2025-145 Purchase Air Packsp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The increase in the air packs is anticipated to be on November 1st and will be an additional $60,000.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-145 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCBA EQUIPMENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

16. 11bFire Chief — Fire Chief Updates

    Fire Department reported pancake breakfast donations and call statistics.

    • Fire Department updates

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendab. Fire Chief Updatesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Fire Chief Engler mentioned that the Fire Department had a pancake breakfast and raised $4,457 in donations.p. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.202562 total calls for the month of September 525 calls for the year

17. 12aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items — Resolution 2025-146 Animal Control Services

    The administrator explained the city has used a hybrid model since 2022 with deputies responding and transporting dogs to the Coon Rapids Humane Society, but the humane society will end the agreement at year-end; staff presented two proposals (Isanti County Animal Care and Control and Companion Animal Control), noted costs were comparable and that Companion would do dangerous animal work, and the council adopted Resolution 2025-146 approving an agreement with Companion Animal Care & Control.

    Resolution 2025-146 adopted approving agreement with Companion Animal Care & Control (4-0).

    • Animal control services
    • Humane society agreement ending

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda12\. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Resolution 2025-146 Animal Control Servicesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The Coon Rapids Humane Society has sent the City a notice that they will be ending the agreement at the end of the year. The City needs to find a new animal control service.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-146 APPROVING AN A AGREEMETN WITH COMPANION ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

18. 12bCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items — Administrator Updates

    Newsletter content request; council agreed to a special Friday 9:00 AM meeting; Planning Commission special meeting Thursday; accessory buildings discussion and ordinance amendment timing.

    • Newsletter
    • Special meeting scheduling
    • Accessory buildings ordinance

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agendab. Administrator Updatesp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Administrator Wickham asked the Council to send him any content for the newsletter that they would like to see.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025He added that he would like to set up a special Council meeting on Friday morning to consider the two applications that are on the Planning Commission agenda. The Council agreed to meet at 9:00 AM on Friday.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025They will be discussing accessory buildings on Thursday. The ordinance amendment would be proposed as at a public hearing during the Planning Commission meeting on November 13.

19. 13Mayor/Council Requests/Updates

    The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

    The administrator explained the city has used a hybrid model since 2022 with deputies responding and transporting dogs to the Coon Rapids Humane Society, but the humane society will end the agreement at year-end; staff presented two proposals (Isanti County Animal Care and Control and Companion Animal Control), noted costs were comparable and that Companion would do dangerous animal work, and the council adopted Resolution 2025-146 approving an agreement with Companion Animal Care & Control.

    Council member Bray Johnson commented on animal control complaints; next regular meeting stated as Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

    • Animal control complaints
    • Next meeting date

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda13\. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025Council member Bray Johnson mentioned that there have been several animal control complaints. She encouraged residents to keep their animals on their properties.p. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

20. 14Adjournment

    Adjourned at 6:30 PM (4-0).

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda14\. ADJOURNMENTp. 4↗Oak Grove — 10.27.2025MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 PM.

Alternatives considered

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

• Animal control services

  rejected

  Isanti County Animal Care and Control

  Cost comparison: Administrator Wickham stated: "Costs are comparable."

  Why: Administrator Wickham recommended Companion Animal Control and noted it "would do dangerous animal work for the City."

  Raised by Wickham

• SCBA equipment purchase timing

  adopted

  Move forward with purchasing the air packs before the delayed grant funds are received

  Cost comparison: Fire Chief said the price increase would be "an additional $60,000" on November 1st.

  Why: West recommended moving forward "in order to save money" and the council adopted the resolution authorizing the purchase.

  Raised by West

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 10.27.2025

  Minutes · Monday, October 27, 2025

  4 pages

  ↗
• Document

  Oak Grove — 10.27.25 Council Agenda

  Agenda · Monday, October 27, 2025

  1 pages

  ↗