Monday, January 12, 2026
What happened
The City Council approved its 2026 organizational resolutions and a full consent agenda (including multiple IUP renewals), heard a December sheriff’s report, received an engineer update including a potential $125,000 roundabout cost share, discussed code enforcement/administrative fines, animal control response limits (dogs), a warming house agreement, and 2026 goals, and adjourned at 7:48 PM.
17 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
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 Wylie
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 08, 2025.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 08, 2025.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-001 ADOPTING THE 2026 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE WITH THE AMENDMENT TO CANCEL THE NOVEMBER 30, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-001 ADOPTING THE 2026 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE WITH THE AMENDMENT TO CANCEL THE NOVEMBER 30, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-002 NAMING COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2026.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-002 NAMING COUNCIL MEMBER WEST AS ACTING MAYOR FOR 2026.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-003 DESIGNATING CITY DEPOSITORIES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-003 DESIGNATING CITY DEPOSITORIES.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-004 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-004 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-005 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL POSTING LOCATIONS.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-006 DESIGNATING SIGNERS ON ALL CITY ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITORIES.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-006 DESIGNATING SIGNERS ON ALL CITY ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITORIES.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-007 PLACING A BOUNTY ON THE DESTRUCTION OF POCKET GOPHERS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-007 PLACING A BOUNTY ON THE DESTRUCTION OF POCKET GOPHERS.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-008 APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-008 APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
M11MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-009 APPOINTING A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-009 APPOINTING A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
moved by Wylie, seconded by West
M12MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-110 APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-110 APPOINTING A CITY ENGINEER.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
M13MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-011 COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS.
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR ROLF TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-011 COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS.
moved by Rolf, seconded by Wylie
M14MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-012 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-012 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
M15MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-013 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-013 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS.
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Wylie
M16MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L.
moved by Wylie, seconded by Tradewell
M17MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST.
moved by West, seconded by Rolf
41 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to Order
Call to order recorded in minutes.
2Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge recorded in minutes.
3Roll Call
Roll call recorded in minutes.
4Announcements
No announcements were made.
5Setting of Regular Agenda
Agenda approved as presented (discussion included possible reordering).
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 with no speakers.
7Approval of Council Minutes for December 8, 2025
8aAcknowledge Receipt of Advisory Commission Minutes: Economic Development Authority (EDA) December 8, 2025
Council acknowledged the minutes (no motion recorded).
9Sheriff's Report for December 2025
The council received the Anoka County sheriff’s report for December 2025, including 236 calls for service and related statistics, and the Mayor said he would like traffic numbers to increase and wanted further discussion about contract hours and concerns about billing for vehicle maintenance; the Lieutenant also noted a “Meet the Deputy” night scheduled for February 9.
Lieutenant reported December calls and activity; council discussed traffic numbers and contract/billing concerns; Meet the Deputy night noted.
10aResolution 2026-001 Adopting 2026 Regular Council Meeting Schedule
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Adopted with amendment to cancel November 30, 2026 meeting.
10bResolution 2026-002 Appointing the Acting Mayor
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Council Member West named Acting Mayor for 2026.
10cResolution 2026-003 Designating City Depositories
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
10dResolution 2026-004 Designating an Official Newspaper
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Designated official newspaper for publication purposes (described as consistent with prior years; Star Tribune for most notices; Anoka County Union Herald for larger financial publications).
10eResolution 2026-005 Designating Official Posting Location
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Designated posting location noted as City Hall.
10fResolution 2026-006 Designating the City's Authorized Signers
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Noted that Council member West would replace Council member Tradewell as authorized signers.
10gResolution 2026-007 Setting the 2026 Gopher Bounty
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Adopted on a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting).
10hResolution 2026-008 Appointing a City Attorney
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
10iResolution 2026-009 Appointing a Prosecuting Attorney
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
10jResolution 2026-010 Appointing a City Engineer
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Minutes show resolution number as "2026-110" (likely OCR error).
10kResolution 2026-011 Commission Assignments for Council Members
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
Commission/liaison assignments discussed and adopted.
10lResolution 2026-012 Park Commission Appointments
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
10mResolution 2026-013 Planning Commission Appointments
The council completed its annual organizational actions for 2026, including adopting the regular meeting schedule (with an amendment canceling the November 30, 2026 meeting), naming Council Member West as Acting Mayor, designating city depositories and official publication/posting practices, setting authorized signers, approving a gopher bounty resolution by a 3-1 vote (Rolf dissenting), appointing the city attorney/prosecutor/engineer, and approving commission and park/planning commission appointments.
11aConsent Agenda: Claims and Accounts
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11bConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-014 Approving 2026 Tobacco License Renewals
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11cConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-015 Approving 2026 Garbage Hauler License
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11dConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-016 Chase IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11eConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-017 Edstrom IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11fConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-018 Pelton IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11gConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-019 Kastner IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11hConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-020 Skura IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11iConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-021 Wold IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11jConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-022 Austin IUP Renewal
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11kConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-023 Step Increase Firefighter Hillman
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
11lConsent Agenda: Resolution 2026-024 Closeout Project Escrows
The council approved the entire consent agenda in one motion, covering claims/accounts, tobacco and garbage hauler licenses, multiple interim use permit renewals (with staff reporting no concerns and that renewals were inspected by the Fire Department), a step increase for Firefighter Hillman, and closeout of project escrows.
Approved as part of the consent agenda motion.
12aConsulting Engineer: Engineer Updates
The consulting engineer reported that Anoka County is looking to add a roundabout at 181st Avenue NW and Lake George Boulevard in 2028, and advised the City to plan for a $125,000 share; a council member asked about the cost of a prior roundabout and the engineer said it was similar.
Engineer discussed Anoka County roundabout planning and suggested city cost planning.
13aCity Administrator Updates & Discussion Items: Code Enforcement Update
The Mayor asked for an update on code enforcement at a Cedar Drive property; the administrator said the City Attorney requested Rum River Consultants perform another inspection before continuing with the abatement process, noted that administrative citations have encouraged some compliance, and suggested the council set a maximum administrative fine amount before certifying amounts to county property taxes.
Discussed Cedar Drive property abatement steps, citations, and possible max administrative fine amount before certification to property taxes.
13b-iCity Administrator Updates: Warming House Agreement -SFYHA
Staff reported the City’s animal control contract switched to Companion Animal Care and Control at the start of the year and asked whether to limit which animals they would respond to; after discussion, the council agreed to authorize dogs.
Discussed agreement concept for additional outdoor practices with warming house opened during those practices.
13b-iiCity Administrator Updates: 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Staff reported the City’s animal control contract switched to Companion Animal Care and Control at the start of the year and asked whether to limit which animals they would respond to; after discussion, the council agreed to authorize dogs.
The administrator said MSA Professional Services provided a proposal to help draft the City’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, noted the plan is due in 2028 to the Metropolitan Council and the City would be eligible for grant funding, and stated the Planning Commission would review the proposal and process at its meeting.
Discussed MSA Professional Services proposal and timing (due 2028; eligible for grant funding; Planning Commission to review).
14Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
A council member asked whether the Lake George public access was completed and staff said it was not and would be done in the spring; they also discussed expectations for opening/closing the gate in winter conditions and staff noted the City could develop a policy.
Discussion included Lake George public access/gate expectations, upcoming fee discussion with Rum River Consultants, essay winner attendance, trailer ordinance question, and suggestion to review trailer limits.
14a2026 Goals
The council discussed what to focus on in 2026, reviewed a staff-prepared list of potential projects (including completing the new City Hall/Fire Station, the 2050 comprehensive plan, and reviewing service contracts), and agreed to hold a work session to determine top priorities with each council member bringing their own priority ideas.
Administrator reviewed a list of potential 2026 goals/projects; council discussed holding a work session to set priorities and each council member bringing priority ideas.
15Adjournment
Council adjourned at 7:48 PM.
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
2026 Regular Council meeting schedule
adoptedCancel the November 30th meeting since it is the Monday after Thanksgiving
Why: "since it is the Monday after Thanksgiving"
Raised by Wylie
Animal control response scope under new contract
adoptedLimit which animals animal control would respond to (authorize dogs only)
Why: After discussion, "The Council agreed to authorize dogs."
Raised by Wickham
Council liaison/commission assignments
mentioned onlyChanging some of the Council liaison positions since Council members have been in the same position for a few years
Why: Mayor raised the idea and discussion followed, but the record does not show a separate motion specifically on changing positions beyond adopting the overall assignments resolution.
Raised by Rolf
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