Oak Grove City Council meeting, December 8, 2025

Motions and votes

21 motions on the record.

• 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

  4-0

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

• M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. ... MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-161 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND 2026 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-161 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND 2026 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-161 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND 2026 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-162 AUTHORIZING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-162 AUTHORIZING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-162 AUTHORIZING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (…

• M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-163 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND UTILITY RATE INCREASE.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-163 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND UTILITY RATE INCREASE.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-163 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED UTILITY FUND BUDGET AND UTILITY RATE INCREASE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ACCEPT THE UTILITY RATE STUDY.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ACCEPT THE UTILITY RATE STUDY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-164 APPROVING 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-164 APPROVING 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-164 APPROVING 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE THREE FEE PROPOSALS BY STAFF.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE THREE FEE PROPOSALS BY STAFF.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE THREE FEE PROPOSALS BY STAFF. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-09 ADOPTING THE 2026 FEE SCHEDULE.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-09 ADOPTING THE 2026 FEE SCHEDULE.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-09 ADOPTING THE 2026 FEE SCHEDULE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-165 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-165 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-165 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L, N, O.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L, N, O. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M13MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-167 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF SIGNS AND GRAPHICS FROM WRAP 1 SIGNS & GRAPHICS FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-167 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF SIGNS AND GRAPHICS FROM WRAP 1 SIGNS & GRAPHICS FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-167 ACCEPTING A DONATION OF SIGNS AND GRAPHICS FROM WRAP 1 SIGNS & GRAPHICS FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M16MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

  moved by West, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M17MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-172 APPROVING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUNDS.

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  MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-172 APPROVING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUNDS.

  moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 8↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-172 APPROVING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING FUNDS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• M18MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 109-194 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES OF THE CITY OF OAK GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE.

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  MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 109-194 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES OF THE CITY OF OAK GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

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  p. 9↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 109-194 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES OF THE CITY OF OAK GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST).

• M19MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

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  MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  • NWest

  p. 9↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST).

• M20MOTION 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.

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  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.

  moved by Rolf, seconded by Tradewell

  Passed

  4-0

  p. 10↗Oak Grove — 12.08.202514\. CLOSED SESSION - ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) 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 ATTOR…

• M21MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL.

  moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson

  Passed

  • NWest

  p. 10↗Oak Grove — 12.08.202515\. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:46 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.

• Corrected claim amount for KUE Contractors, INC. (general contractor on City Hall/Fire Station building project) as part of claims and ac…

  $131,701

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. Passed(4-0)
  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025The first one was for KUE Contractors, INC. the general contractor on the City Hall/Fire Station building project. The correct amount is $131,701.35.p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

• Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition requested reduction to $136,000; council approved security reduction #2.

  $136,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2. Passed(4-0)
  p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025The Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition is asking for a reduction to $136,000. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2.

• Council approved Wickstrom Estates South security reduction #1 to $600,000.

  $600,000

  Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1. Passed(4-0)
  p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Engineer Schwartz stated that Wickstrom Estates South Security is looking for a reduction from $1.1 million to $600,000. ... MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #1.

What was on the agenda

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

1. 1Call to Order

   Outcome unrecorded
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda1\. CALL TO ORDERp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025The Regular Meeting of the Oak Grove City Council was called to order by Mayor Rolf at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025.

2. 2Pledge of Allegiance

   Outcome unrecorded
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda2\. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Pledge of Allegiance was said, and roll call taken.

3. 3Roll Call

   Outcome unrecorded
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda3\. ROLL CALLPDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Present: Weston Rolf, Mayor Angie Bray Johnson, Council Member Paul Tradewell, Council Member John West, Council Member Absent: Mike Wylie, Council Member

4. 4Announcements

   Councilmembers and the mayor thanked donors for the tree lighting event and noted it did not cost the city anything; they pulled the Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics donation resolution from consent and accepted it, and later approved a disbursement of charitable gambling funds after discussing a possible donation to the high school madrigal choir for performing at the lighting event.

   Councilmembers and Mayor thanked staff/commissions and reviewed tree lighting donors; Mayor noted a closed session would occur at the end of the meeting.

   • Tree lighting event
   • Meeting procedure

   Discussion only
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda4\. ANNOUNCEMENTSPDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Council member West thanked the Parks Department for the work they did for the tree lighting event... Council member Bray Johnson expressed her thanks... She added that there were so many donations that it did not cost the City anything. Mayor Rolf noted that there would be a closed session at the end of the meeting...…

5. 5Setting of Regular Agenda

   • Agenda approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda5\. SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDAp. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.

6. 6Public Forum

   Speakers requested to state name/address and limit remarks to three minutes.

   No one spoke.

   No action
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 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 — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf opened the Public Forum. Hearing none, he closed the Public Forum.

7. 7aApproval of Minutes: City Council Work Session Minutes - November 24, 2025

   • Minutes approval

   Approved
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda7\. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. City Council Work Session Minutes - November 24, 2025p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

8. 7bApproval of Minutes: City Council Minutes - November 24, 2025

   Approved after discussion about level of detail in minutes and a noted correction (“Cedar Lake Drive” vs “Cedar Drive”).

   • Minutes approval
   • Meeting records retention

   Approved
   PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda7\. APPROVAL OF MINUTES b. City Council Minutes- November 24, 2025p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2025. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. Council member Bray Johnson pointed out that the discussion around the accessory building Ordinance was not included in the minutes... She asked how long the City holds onto video and audio …

9. 8aPresentation: Recognition of Dianne Pederson for years of service on the Parks Commission

   Mayor read recognition statement; Pederson thanked Council and described parks/trail improvements during her service.

   • Parks Commission recognition

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda8\. PRESENTATIONS a. Recognition of Dianne Pederson for years of service on the Parks CommissionPDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf read a recognition statement for Dianne Pederson for her years of service on the Parks Commission. Dianne Pederson thanked the Council for serving on the Parks Commission... including the skating area, the soccer fields, the sledding hill, pickleball, improvements on the trails, and the lighting event.

10. 8bPresentation: Anoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - November

    Lieutenant Knotz reported November calls for service and discussed traffic stops, medical calls overlap, and package theft prevention; council discussed sheriff contract services.

    • Sheriff monthly report
    • Public safety

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendab. Anoka County Sheriff's Office Monthly Report - Novemberp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Lieutenant Knotz reported that in November there were 249 calls for service, including 1 theft, 1 assault, 1 criminal damage to property, 6 personal injury accident, 24 property damage accidents, 32 medicals, 31 animal complaints, 4 alarms, 3 felony arrest, 3 gross misdemeanor arrests, 1 misdemeanor arrests, 2 DUI arre…p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Council member Bray Johnson reviewed the discussion the Council had regarding the Sheriff's Office contract... including the jail, transportation, civil process, CID for homicide and sexual assaults, crime scene processing, forensics, and warrant services.

11. 9aPublic Hearing: Budget & Levy Presentation

    The council held the required Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, heard Abdo’s presentation on the 2026 final budget, discussed a discrepancy in Parks and Trails CIP figures and some budget line items, and then adopted the 2026 general fund budget and final property tax levy along with the EDA final budget and special benefit levy.

    Abdo presented 2026 final budget; council discussed CIP numbers, comprehensive plan budgeting, newsletter costs, and charitable gambling line items.

    • 2026 budget and levy

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendaa. Budget & Levy Presentationp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Abdo Financial Solutions Representative, Kari Thorsten, presented the 2026 Final Budget. Council member Tradewell pointed out that the Parks and Trails CIP was $135,000 on one slide, but on another slide, it said it was $51,000. Ms. Thorsten replied that the $51,000 is the levy amount. ... Mayor Rolf noted the Explorer…

12. 9bPublic Hearing: Truth in Taxation

    The council held the required Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, heard Abdo’s presentation on the 2026 final budget, discussed a discrepancy in Parks and Trails CIP figures and some budget line items, and then adopted the 2026 general fund budget and final property tax levy along with the EDA final budget and special benefit levy.

    Hearing held; no public comments.

    • 2026 budget and levy

    No action
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendab. Public Hearing - Truth in Taxationp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf opened the Public Hearing for the Truth in Taxation. Hearing none, he closed the Public Hearing.

13. 9cResolution 2025-161 Adopting the Final 2026 Budget & Levy

    The council held the required Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, heard Abdo’s presentation on the 2026 final budget, discussed a discrepancy in Parks and Trails CIP figures and some budget line items, and then adopted the 2026 general fund budget and final property tax levy along with the EDA final budget and special benefit levy.

    • 2026 budget and levy

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendac. Resolution 2025-161 Adopting the Final 2026 Budget & Levyp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-161 APPROVING 2026 PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND 2026 FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

14. 9dResolution 2025-162 Adopting the final Economic Development Authority (EDA) 2026 Budget & Levy

    The council held the required Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, heard Abdo’s presentation on the 2026 final budget, discussed a discrepancy in Parks and Trails CIP figures and some budget line items, and then adopted the 2026 general fund budget and final property tax levy along with the EDA final budget and special benefit levy.

    • EDA 2026 budget and levy

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendad. Resolution 2025- 162 Adopting the final Economic Development Authority (EDA) 2026 Budget & Levyp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-162 AUTHORIZING THE FINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (EDA) LEVY OF A SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.033, SUBDIVISION 6 AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (…

15. 9eResolution 2025-163 Approving 2026 Utility Funds Budgets and Rates

    The council discussed utility rate issues including St. Francis increasing rates for the Ponds neighborhood and ongoing Lake George rate discussions to continue in January, then adopted the 2026 utility fund budget and utility rate increase and accepted Abdo’s utility rate study.

    Discussion noted St. Francis increasing utility rate for the Ponds neighborhood and continued discussion of Lake George rates in January.

    • 2026 utility rates

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendae. Resolution 2025-163 Approving 2026 Utility Funds Budgets and Ratesp. 3↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf mentioned that the utilities were in two parts... St. Francis is giving the City a large increase in the utility rate. The Council is still discussing the Lake George water. Administrator Wickham added that the Council would continue to discuss the Lake George sewer and water rates in January. MOTION MADE BY…

16. 9fAccept Utility Rate Study

    The council discussed utility rate issues including St. Francis increasing rates for the Ponds neighborhood and ongoing Lake George rate discussions to continue in January, then adopted the 2026 utility fund budget and utility rate increase and accepted Abdo’s utility rate study.

    • 2026 utility rates

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendaf. Accept Utility Rate Studyp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf noted that Abdo conducted a utility rate study. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ACCEPT THE UTILITY RATE STUDY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

17. 9gResolution 2025-164 Approving CIP

    The council held the required Truth in Taxation hearing with no public comments, heard Abdo’s presentation on the 2026 final budget, discussed a discrepancy in Parks and Trails CIP figures and some budget line items, and then adopted the 2026 general fund budget and final property tax levy along with the EDA final budget and special benefit levy.

    • Capital Improvement Plan

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendag. Resolution 2025-164 Approving CIPp. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-164 APPROVING 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

18. 9hRum River Consultants - 2026 Fee Schedule Update

    Rum River Consultants presented the 2026 fee schedule and discussed various permit/inspection fees, with councilmembers raising questions and suggesting changes; the council decided to table the broader fee schedule for a fuller review with the entire council present but amended that action to move forward with three staff-proposed fee items (including newsletter advertising and a commercial foster home inspection fee), then adopted Ordinance 2025-09 and authorized publishing it by title and summary to save money.

    Council discussed fee items and permitting; topic later tabled for full review (with a partial amendment to proceed with three staff-proposed fee changes).

    • 2026 fee schedule

    Discussion only
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendah. Rum River Consultants - 2026 Fee Schedule Updatep. 4↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Rum River Consultant Senior Advisor, Carri Levitski, updated the Council on the 2026 fee schedule.p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf suggested tabling the item until they could review all of the information and have the entire Council present. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO TABLE THE 2026 FEE SCHEDULE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL.

19. 9iOrdinance 2025-09 Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule

    Rum River Consultants presented the 2026 fee schedule and discussed various permit/inspection fees, with councilmembers raising questions and suggesting changes; the council decided to table the broader fee schedule for a fuller review with the entire council present but amended that action to move forward with three staff-proposed fee items (including newsletter advertising and a commercial foster home inspection fee), then adopted Ordinance 2025-09 and authorized publishing it by title and summary to save money.

    Adopted after fee schedule was tabled in part and amended to include three staff fee proposals.

    • 2026 fee schedule

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendai. Ordinance 2025-09 Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedulep. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-09 ADOPTING THE 2026 FEE SCHEDULE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

20. 9jResolution 2025-165 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-09 by Title and Summary

    Rum River Consultants presented the 2026 fee schedule and discussed various permit/inspection fees, with councilmembers raising questions and suggesting changes; the council decided to table the broader fee schedule for a fuller review with the entire council present but amended that action to move forward with three staff-proposed fee items (including newsletter advertising and a commercial foster home inspection fee), then adopted Ordinance 2025-09 and authorized publishing it by title and summary to save money.

    • 2026 fee schedule

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendaj. Resolution 2025-165 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-09 by Title and Summaryp. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-165 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

21. 10kConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts

    The council pulled claims and accounts from the consent agenda and approved them after the administrator corrected two claims in the packet, including correcting the KUE Contractors, INC. amount for the City Hall/Fire Station building project.

    Item was pulled from consent and acted on separately.

    • Claims and accounts

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendak. Claims and Accountsp. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Administrator Wickham asked to pull item K from the Consent Agenda.

22. 10lConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-166 Garbage Haulers License Renewals

    Approved as part of consent items L, N, O.

    • Garbage haulers license renewals

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendal. Resolution 2025-166 Garbage Haulers License Renewalsp. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L, N, O. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

23. 10mConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-167 Donation for Lighting Event - Wrap 1 Signs and Graphics

    Councilmembers and the mayor thanked donors for the tree lighting event and noted it did not cost the city anything; they pulled the Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics donation resolution from consent and accepted it, and later approved a disbursement of charitable gambling funds after discussing a possible donation to the high school madrigal choir for performing at the lighting event.

    Item was pulled from consent and acted on separately.

    • Tree lighting event donation

    Outcome unrecorded
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendam. Resolution 2025-167 Donation for Lighting Event - Wrap 1 Signs and Graphicsp. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Council member West asked to pull item M from the Consent Agenda.

24. 10nConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-168 2026 COLA

    Approved as part of consent items L, N, O.

    • 2026 COLA

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendan. Resolution 2025-168 2026 COLAp. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L, N, O. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

25. 10oConsent Agenda: Resolution 2025-169 Extending the Comcast Cable Franchise

    Approved as part of consent items L, N, O.

    • Comcast cable franchise

    Consent calendar
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendao. Resolution 2025-169 Extending the Comcast Cable Franchisep. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L, N, O. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

26. 11aCity Engineer: Resolution 2025-170 Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition Security Reduction No. 2

    The council approved reductions in financial securities for two developments: Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition was reduced from what the city was holding to a lower amount requested by the developer, and Wickstrom Estates South was reduced from $1.1 million to $600,000 with the engineer noting the project was about 50% complete.

    • Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition security reduction

    Approved
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda11\. CITY ENGINEER a. Resolution 2025-170 Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition Security Reduction No. 2p. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-170 APPROVING ASPEN GLENN SECOND ADDITION FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTION #2. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. MOTION CARRIED (4-0).

27. 11bCity Engineer: Resolution 2025-171 Wickstrom Estates South Security Reduction No. 1

    The council approved reductions in financial securities for two developments: Aspen Glenn 2nd Addition was reduced from what the city was holding to a lower amount requested by the developer, and Wickstrom Estates South was reduced from $1.1 million to $600,000 with the engineer noting the project was about 50% complete.

    Engineer stated reduction from $1.1 million to $600,000; noted 50% complete.

    • Wickstrom Estates South security reduction

    Approved
    p. 1↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-171 Wickstrom Estates South Security Reduction No. 1p. 6↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Engineer Schwartz stated that Wickstrom Estates South Security is looking for a reduction from $1.1 million to $600,000. ... Engineer Schwartz replied that 50% of the project has been completed. MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-171 APPROVING WICKSTROM ESTATES SOUTH FINANCIAL SECURITY REDUCTIO…

28. 11cCity Engineer: Engineer Updates

    Engineer reported work with county on 5-year CIP and state aid roads CIP.

    • CIP planning

    Discussion only
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendac. Engineer Updatesp. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Engineer Schwartz updated the Council that he is working with the County for a CIP for a 5-year plan for the City, and a CIP for the State aid roads.

29. 12aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Code Enforcement Update

    Administrator reported administrative citations for long-standing issues.

    • Code enforcement

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda12\. CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES & DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Code Enforcement Updatep. 8↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Administrator Wickham updated the Council that there have been some administrative citations issued. The ones that have been issued have long-standing issues in the City.

30. 12bCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Resolution 2025-172 Donation of Charitable Gambling Funds

    Councilmembers and the mayor thanked donors for the tree lighting event and noted it did not cost the city anything; they pulled the Wrap 1 Signs & Graphics donation resolution from consent and accepted it, and later approved a disbursement of charitable gambling funds after discussing a possible donation to the high school madrigal choir for performing at the lighting event.

    Mayor discussed donating to high school madrigal choir for performing at lighting event; resolution adopted.

    • Charitable gambling funds donation
    • Tree lighting event

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-172 Donation of Charitable Gambling Fundsp. 8↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Mayor Rolf explained that the high school choir is raising money. He asked the Council if they would be interested in donating money to the high school madrigal choir for performing at the lighting event... MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-172 APPROVING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CHARITABLE GAMBLING…

31. 12cCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Administrator Updates

    Administrator previewed January ordinance discussions with full council present, February deputy introductions, building committee meeting, new animal control contract, and planning commission interviews.

    • Administrative updates
    • Animal control contract

    Discussion only
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendac. Administrator Updatesp. 7↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025Administrator Wickham stated that this would be the last Council meeting for 2025... The new contract for animal control will start in the new year, and staff will update the City's website with the new information. Administrator Wickham noted that the Planning Commission interviews will occur this week, and there will…

32. 13aMayor/Council Requests/Updates: Ordinance 2025-08 Accessory Buildings

    The council discussed the recently debated accessory buildings ordinance, including prior planning commission input, public feedback, and the need to cool down before revisiting; the council then adopted Ordinance 2025-08 to repeal and replace the accessory buildings section and authorized publication by title and summary, with West recorded as the dissenting vote on both motions.

    Ordinance adopted 3-1 with West recorded as against.

    • Accessory buildings ordinance

    Approved
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda13\. MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESTS/UPDATES a. Ordinance 2025-08 Accessory Buildingsp. 9↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2025-08 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTION 109-194 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES OF THE CITY OF OAK GROVE ZONING ORDINANCE. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST).

33. 13bMayor/Council Requests/Updates: Resolution 2025-159 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-08 by Title and Summary

    The council discussed the recently debated accessory buildings ordinance, including prior planning commission input, public feedback, and the need to cool down before revisiting; the council then adopted Ordinance 2025-08 to repeal and replace the accessory buildings section and authorized publication by title and summary, with West recorded as the dissenting vote on both motions.

    Resolution adopted 3-1 with West recorded as against.

    • Accessory buildings ordinance

    Approved
    p. 2↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agendab. Resolution 2025-159 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance 2025-08 by Title and Summaryp. 9↗Oak Grove — 12.08.2025MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-159 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-08 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST).

34. 14Adjournment

    Minutes show adjournment motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.

    • Adjournment

    Approved
    PDF↗Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda14\. ADJOURNMENTp. 10↗Oak Grove — 12.08.202515\. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (3-1 WEST). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:46 PM.

Other topics discussed

Topics that came up without tying to a specific agenda item.

• Closed session about threatened DNR litigation (MRTA, LLC Timbers Hideaway development)

  Near the end of the meeting the council voted to enter a 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 8:35 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 8:46 PM.

  Motions: M20. Speakers: Mayor Rolf.

Alternatives considered

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

• Meeting minutes level of detail and record retention

  mentioned only

  Create more detailed/transcribed minutes (not just a recap/synopsis), similar to other cities with 35–40 page minutes

  Why: Discussion reflected that minutes are a synopsis and that a third-party service summarizes them; no change was recorded in a motion.

  Raised by Bray Johnson

• 2026 budget planning for Comprehensive Plan costs

  mentioned only

  Budget for the Comprehensive Plan each year to avoid a large jump every 10 years

  Why: Suggestion made during budget presentation; no motion recorded.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

• 2026 charitable gambling fund budgeting (Explorers/Heart Safe)

  mentioned only

  Set the budget at $7,000 instead of $9,000

  Cost comparison: $7,000 vs $9,000

  Why: Suggestion made during budget discussion; no motion recorded changing the amount.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

• Building inspection services model

  mentioned only

  Have an in-house building inspector instead of contracting (Rum River Consultants)

  Why: Raised as a question about cost and comparability; no motion to change service model.

  Raised by Tradewell

• 2026 fee schedule adoption timing

  adopted

  Table the 2026 fee schedule until more information is provided and the entire council is present

  Why: Mayor wanted time to review all information and have the entire council present; council proceeded only with three staff fee proposals.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

• Warming house operations (no longer with St. Francis Hockey Association agreement)

  mentioned only

  Operate the warming house during City Hall operating hours

  Why: Discussed as an option; no vote recorded.

  Raised by Mayor Rolf

Sources

Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.

• Document

  Oak Grove — 12.08.25 Council Agenda

  Agenda · Monday, December 8, 2025

  2 pages

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• Document

  Oak Grove — 12.08.2025

  Minutes · Monday, December 8, 2025

  10 pages

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