Monday, November 24, 2025
What happened
The Oak Grove City Council approved the 2026 law enforcement contract, adopted a modified version of Ordinance 2025-08 on accessory-building standards after first denying the Planning Commission proposal, handled multiple consent items, and held two closed sessions (real property offer and attorney-client discussion).
15 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2025.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
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
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C.
moved by WEST, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M5MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM D.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-158 AUTHORIZING PLAN PREPARATION FOR THE 2026 BITUMINOUS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-158 AUTHORIZING PLAN PREPARATION FOR THE 2026 BITUMINOUS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
M7MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE THE 2026 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 01, 2026 - DECEMBER 31, 2026.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO APPROVE THE 2026 ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 01, 2026 - DECEMBER 31, 2026.
moved by ROLF, seconded by BRAY JOHNSON
M8MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-160 APPROVING THE COMPENSATION INCREASE FOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-160 APPROVING THE COMPENSATION INCREASE FOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS.
moved by ROLF, seconded by TRADEWELL
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPOINT MAYOR ROLF AS THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ANOKA COUNTY JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO APPOINT MAYOR ROLF AS THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ANOKA COUNTY JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL.
moved by BRAY JOHNSON, seconded by WYLIE
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO DENY ORDINANCE 2025-08 AS PROPOSED.
moved by WEST, seconded by WYLIE
M11MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 BY AMENDING SECTION 109- 194 TO ONLY INLUDE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES; INCREASING THE TOTAL ACCESSORY BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE TO 2,400 SQUARE FEET FOR LOT SIZES THAT ARE 2.25-2.49 ACRES, INCREASING LEAN-TOS TO 40% OF THE BUILDING WIDTH AND NOT TO INCLUDE IN TOTAL ACCESSORY BUIDLING SQUARE FOOTAGE, AND INCRESASING THE MAXIMUM HIEGHT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS THAT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT TO 35'.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 BY AMENDING SECTION 109- 194 TO ONLY INLUDE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES; INCREASING THE TOTAL ACCESSORY BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE TO 2,400 SQUARE FEET FOR LOT SIZES THAT ARE 2.25-2.49 ACRES, INCREASING LEAN-TOS TO 40% OF THE BUILDING WIDTH AND NOT TO INCLUDE IN TOTAL ACCESSORY BUIDLING SQUARE FOOTAGE, AND INCRESASING THE MAXIMUM HIEGHT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS THAT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT TO 35'.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WYLIE
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO TABLE RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO TABLE RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.
moved by TRADEWELL, seconded by WYLIE
M1314. MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF: TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), THE CITY COUNCIL MET IN A CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: PIDS: 04-33-24- 22-0019 AND 04-33-24-22-0018.
14. MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF: TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), THE CITY COUNCIL MET IN A CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: PIDS: 04-33-24- 22-0019 AND 04-33-24-22-0018.
moved by ROLF, seconded by WEST
M14MOTION BY WEST: TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO ENSURE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN DISCUSSING POTENTIAL LITIGATION STRATEGY THAT, IF DISCUSSED DURING OPEN SESSION COULD UNDERMINE THE CITY'S POSITIONS, I MAKE A MOTION 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 POTENTIAL LITIGATION REGARDING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND POLL ROSTERS.
MOTION BY WEST: TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO ENSURE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN DISCUSSING POTENTIAL LITIGATION STRATEGY THAT, IF DISCUSSED DURING OPEN SESSION COULD UNDERMINE THE CITY'S POSITIONS, I MAKE A MOTION 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 POTENTIAL LITIGATION REGARDING ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND POLL ROSTERS.
moved by WEST, seconded by TRADEWELL
M1515. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE.
moved by WYLIE, 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.
Vehicle cost mentioned as part of the 2026 law enforcement services contract discussion.
$55,000
Mileage rate concern raised during 2026 law enforcement services contract discussion ("$.70 per mile").
$1
Accessory building size limit referenced during ordinance discussion: request for 2,400 square foot accessory building; and adopted chang…
$2,400
26 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; members listed as present.
4Announcements
The Council pulled Resolution 2025-155 from the consent agenda because the donor (IPS Inc.) was Council member West’s business. Mayor Rolf noted IPS Inc. donated $500 toward the tree lighting event, and the Council approved the donation resolution with West abstaining (4-0-1).
Tree lighting event date/time and other updates were announced.
5Setting of Regular Agenda
Agenda approved as revised with addition (commission compensation discussion under item 12).
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 comments included a right-of-way issue that was resolved and a request for compost drop-off at new City Hall.
7Approval of Council Minutes for November 10, 2025
Minutes approved (5-0).
8Acknowledgement of Commission Minutes
a. Parks Commission - November 19, 2025; b. Planning Commission - November 13, 2025 - Special Meeting
Council acknowledged the minutes.
9aConsent Agenda - Claims and Accounts
Approved as part of consent agenda items A, E, F (5-0).
9bConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-153 Appointing Fire Lieutenant at Station 1 - Mancino
Pulled from consent and approved with item 9c (5-0).
9cConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-154 Appointing Fire Lieutenant at Station 2- Golden
Pulled from consent and approved with item 9b (5-0).
9dConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-155 Donation for Lighting Event - IPS Inc.
The Council pulled Resolution 2025-155 from the consent agenda because the donor (IPS Inc.) was Council member West’s business. Mayor Rolf noted IPS Inc. donated $500 toward the tree lighting event, and the Council approved the donation resolution with West abstaining (4-0-1).
Pulled from consent and approved (4-0-1 West abstain).
9eConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-156 Fire Chief Performance Review
Approved as part of consent agenda items A, E, F (5-0).
9fConsent Agenda - Resolution 2025-157 Conditional Offer of Employment Firefighter Quackenbush
Approved as part of consent agenda items A, E, F (5-0).
10aFire Chief Updates
Fire Chief provided updates and Council agreed to be a naloxone distribution site.
11aResolution 2025-158 Authorizing Plan Preparation for the 2026 Street Improvement Project
Resolution 2025-158 adopted (5-0).
11bEngineer Updates
Update on Cedar Drive NW geotechnical report and Wickstrom Estates South.
12a2026 Law Enforcement Services Contract
Council discussed the 2026 law enforcement services contract with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, including concerns about the City paying for a $55,000 vehicle and also being charged a government mileage rate of $.70 per mile. The Council approved the contract for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 on a 4-1 vote with Wylie opposed.
Approved the 2026 Anoka County Sheriff's Office contract (4-1 Wylie).
12bAdministrator Updates
Truth in Taxation hearing date, City Hall building project update, and new animal control provider open house opportunity were discussed.
12cAdvisory Commission Compensation
Following a work session discussion, the Council considered increasing advisory commission compensation. Mayor Rolf proposed increasing compensation from $75 to $100 per month for commissioners and $125 for chairs, with future increases tied to the cost-of-living increase city staff receive. The Council adopted Resolution 2025-160 approving the compensation increase on a 3-1-1 vote (Wylie nay, West abstain).
Adopted Resolution 2025-160 increasing advisory commission compensation (3-1-1 Wylie nay, West abstain).
13aCity representative on JLEC in 2026
Mayor Rolf appointed as city representative on Anoka County JLEC (5-0).
13bOrdinance 2025-08 An Ordinance Repeal and Replace Section 109-194 Subdivision G of the City of Oak Grove Zoning Ordinance
After extensive public and council discussion about accessory building size limits, lean-to rules, and height restrictions, the Council voted first to deny Ordinance 2025-08 as proposed by the Planning Commission (4-1, Bray Johnson opposed). The Council then adopted a narrower amendment package increasing allowed accessory building square footage to 2,400 square feet for 2.25–2.49 acre lots, increasing allowable lean-tos to 40% of building width (and excluding them from total accessory square footage), and increasing the maximum height for permitted accessory buildings to 35 feet (4-1, West opposed). The publication resolution for the ordinance (Resolution 2025-159) was tabled for staff to draft and return for Council review.
Council first denied Ordinance 2025-08 as proposed (4-1 Bray Johnson), then adopted a narrowed set of amendments to Section 109-194 (4-1 West).
13cResolution 2025-159 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-08 by Title and Summary
After extensive public and council discussion about accessory building size limits, lean-to rules, and height restrictions, the Council voted first to deny Ordinance 2025-08 as proposed by the Planning Commission (4-1, Bray Johnson opposed). The Council then adopted a narrower amendment package increasing allowed accessory building square footage to 2,400 square feet for 2.25–2.49 acre lots, increasing allowable lean-tos to 40% of building width (and excluding them from total accessory square footage), and increasing the maximum height for permitted accessory buildings to 35 feet (4-1, West opposed). The publication resolution for the ordinance (Resolution 2025-159) was tabled for staff to draft and return for Council review.
Tabled (5-0).
15aClosed Session (13D.05 subd. 3(c)(3)) - real property offer, PIDs 04-33-24-22-0019 and 04-33-24-22-0018
Near the end of the meeting the Council voted to enter two closed sessions. The first was to consider an offer for purchase of City-owned real property (PIDs 04-33-24-22-0019 and 04-33-24-22-0018), entering closed session at 8:19 PM and returning to open session at 8:31 PM. The second was an attorney-client protected discussion regarding potential litigation about election administration and poll rosters, entering closed session at 8:32 PM and returning to open session at 8:48 PM.
Council went into closed session at 8:19 PM and returned to open session at 8:31 PM.
15bClosed Session (13D.05 subd. 3(b)) - Attorney Client Privilege
Near the end of the meeting the Council voted to enter two closed sessions. The first was to consider an offer for purchase of City-owned real property (PIDs 04-33-24-22-0019 and 04-33-24-22-0018), entering closed session at 8:19 PM and returning to open session at 8:31 PM. The second was an attorney-client protected discussion regarding potential litigation about election administration and poll rosters, entering closed session at 8:32 PM and returning to open session at 8:48 PM.
Council went into closed session at 8:32 PM and returned to open session at 8:48 PM.
16Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:48 PM (4-1 West).
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
2026 Law Enforcement Services Contract (vehicle and mileage terms)
mentioned onlyChange the contract terms so the City is not required to both pay for the vehicle and also pay the government rate of $.70 per mile
Why: Concern expressed that the $.70 per mile rate is intended to cover "depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and registration" while the City would also be paying for maintenance and insurance separately.
Raised by Rolf
Accessory building ordinance (Ordinance 2025-08)
under studyUse a percentage-based calculation for maximum accessory building square footage rather than a table
Why: Tradewell said he created a chart by percentages as a fairer approach and wanted "simple math" in the ordinance; other speakers noted surveys and neighborhood aesthetics concerns were discussed at Planning Commission.
Raised by Tradewell
Accessory building ordinance (Ordinance 2025-08)
adoptedIncrease the maximum lean-to allowance from 25% to a maximum 40% of building width
Why: Council discussion led to consensus to replace the 25% requirement with a maximum 40% of building width; this was included in the adopted ordinance amendments.
Raised by Bray Johnson
Accessory building ordinance (Ordinance 2025-08)
adoptedAdopt only limited changes (2,400 sq ft for 2.25–2.49 acre lots; lean-tos 40% of width excluded from total; max height 35') instead of adopting Ordinance 2025-08 as proposed
Why: After voting to deny the Planning Commission proposal, Council adopted a narrowed amendment package described in Mayor Rolf’s motion.
Raised by Rolf
Accessory building ordinance (Ordinance 2025-08)
mentioned onlyIncrease the minimum lot size from 2 acres to 2.5 acres
Why: Mayor Rolf asked the Council to consider raising the minimum lot size as part of compromise ideas.
Raised by Rolf
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