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Oak Grove City Council meeting, March 30, 2026

City Council

Monday, March 30, 2026

What happened

Council approved consent items (with claims approved separately and two abstentions), approved HeartSafe and Explorers budgets, adopted a Cedar Drive bid-advertisement resolution, adopted a Comcast franchise ordinance and publication resolution, discussed grants/animal control/pickleball courts, and went into closed session regarding a city-owned property offer at 3052 Viking Blvd NW.

Motions and votes

10 motions on the record.

  • M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS REVISED WITH THE ADDITION.

    moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

    p. 1

  • M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2026, THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2026, AND THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR MARCH 18, 2026.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE WORK SESSION MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2026, THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 2026, AND THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR MARCH 18, 2026.

    moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

    Passed

    MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 2

  • M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C, D, E, F, G, H.

    moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 4

  • M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM A.

    moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

    Passed
    • ATradewell
    • AWylie
    p. 4

  • M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE HEARTSAFE AND EXPLORERS BUDGET.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE HEARTSAFE AND EXPLORERS BUDGET.

    moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN . MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 4

  • M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-056 APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF CEDAR DRIVE (SAP 223-103-002) IMPROVEMENTS.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-056 APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATTER OF CEDAR DRIVE (SAP 223-103-002) IMPROVEMENTS.

    moved by Tradewell, seconded by West

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 5

  • M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2026-06 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE, MINNESOTA; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM; AND PRESCRIBING PENAL TIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2026-06 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF OAK GROVE, MINNESOTA; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM; AND PRESCRIBING PENAL TIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.

    moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by West

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 5

  • M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-057 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

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    MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-057 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY.

    moved by Tradewell, seconded by BRAY JOHSNON

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

    p. 5

  • M915. CLOSED SESSION - CLOSED SESSION -MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WEST FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO CONSIDER AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3052 VIKING BLVD NW OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: PID: 28-33-24-32-0002.

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    15. CLOSED SESSION - CLOSED SESSION -MOTION BY MAYOR ROLF, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WEST FOR THE COUNCIL TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3 (C) (3), TO CONSIDER AN OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3052 VIKING BLVD NW OWNED BY THE CITY OF OAK GROVE: PID: 28-33-24-32-0002.

    moved by Rolf, seconded by WEST

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN .MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

    p. 7

  • M10MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON.

    moved by Bray Johnson, seconded by Tradewell

    Passed

    ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED (4-1).

    p. 7

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.

  • HeartSafe program budget request.

    $3,500

    Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE HEARTSAFE AND EXPLORERS BUDGET. Passed(ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN . MOTION CARRIED (5-0).)
    p. 4p. 4

  • Explorers program budget request.

    $4,700

    Motion MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE HEARTSAFE AND EXPLORERS BUDGET. Passed(ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN . MOTION CARRIED (5-0).)
    p. 4p. 4

What was on the agenda

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

  1. 1CALL TO ORDER

    Called to order at 6:00 PM.

    No action
    p. 1p. 1

  2. 2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    Pledge was said.

    No action
    p. 1p. 1

  3. 3ROLL CALL

    Roll call taken; five members present (one via Zoom).

    No action
    p. 1p. 1

  4. 4ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Pickleball court use noted; Mayor attended St. Francis meeting.

    • picklebll courts
    • intergovernmental relations
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 1

  5. 5SETTING OF REGULAR AGENDA

    Agenda revised to add Resolution 2026-057 under item 12 and include pickleball court updates under item 14.

    Approved 5-0 as revised with addition.

    • agenda setting
    Approved
    p. 1p. 1

  6. 6PUBLIC FORUM

    Public comments by Dr. Dani Ruff regarding a lot for sale off County Road 22, and Chuck Edwards supporting the project.

    • real property
    • economic development
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 1p. 2

  7. 7APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES

    Work Session March 9, 2026; Regular Meeting March 9, 2026; Special Meeting March 18, 2026.

    Approved together by motion, carried 5-0.

    • minutes approval
    Approved
    p. 1p. 2

  8. 8aProsecuting Attorney Annual Report - Attorney Scott Baumgartner

    Annual report presented with 2025 criminal disposition statistics.

    • prosecuting attorney report
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 2

  9. 8bOak Grove West Cemetery

    The council heard background on the Oak Grove West Cemetery and the cemetery board’s situation, including leadership health concerns and recordkeeping challenges, and discussed what would happen if no one takes it over. Council members raised concerns about staffing and budgeting if the city assumed responsibility, talked about first asking the County to take it, and discussed whether any private or other cemetery options exist; one member stated support for the City taking over the cemetery.

    History and potential city takeover discussed; council discussed asking the County/other options.

    • Oak Grove West Cemetery
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 2p. 3

  10. 9aClaims and Accounts

    The claims and accounts item was pulled from the consent agenda and approved separately. During discussion, the Mayor noted that two claims involved refunds for overpaid filing fees for two council members; the claims were then approved with two abstentions.

    Pulled from consent agenda; approved separately with 3-0-2 abstentions (Tradewell and Wylie abstain).

    • claims
    Approved
    p. 1p. 3p. 4

  11. 9bResolution 2026-051 Adopt the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • hazard mitigation plan
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  12. 9cResolution 2026-052 Conditional Offer of Employment Firefighter

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • employment
    • fire department
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  13. 9dOrdinance 2026-03 Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code Candidate Filing Fees

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • elections
    • fees
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  14. 9eResolution 2026-053 Publishing an Ordinance Summary of Ordinance 2026-03

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • publication
    • ordinance
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  15. 9fOrdinance 2026-04 Amending the City of Oak Grove 2026 Fee Schedule

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • fee schedule
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  16. 9gResolution 2026-054 Publishing an Ordinance Summary of Ordinance 2026-04

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • publication
    • ordinance
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  17. 9hResolution 2026-055 Conditional Offer of Employment Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

    Approved as part of the consent agenda motion for items B-H (5-0).

    • employment
    Consent calendar
    p. 1p. 4

  18. 10aUpdates

    Fire call statistics and upcoming events/training dates provided.

    • fire department
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 4

  19. 10bHeartSafe Budget

    The Fire Chief requested funding for the HeartSafe program and the Explorers program. Council approved both budgets in a single roll-call vote.

    HeartSafe and Explorers budgets approved together (5-0).

    • HeartSafe
    • fire department budget
    Approved
    p. 1p. 4p. 4

  20. 10cExplorers Budget

    The Fire Chief requested funding for the HeartSafe program and the Explorers program. Council approved both budgets in a single roll-call vote.

    HeartSafe and Explorers budgets approved together (5-0).

    • Explorers
    • fire department budget
    Approved
    p. 1p. 4p. 4

  21. 11aResolution 2026-056 Approving the Plans and Specs and Advertising for Bids for Cedar Drive (SAP 223-103-0002) Improvements

    The City Engineer updated the council on timing for putting the Cedar Drive improvements project out for bids and the council adopted the resolution approving the plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids. The engineer also noted possible tree removal on private property and said he would work with Public Works and the property owner.

    Resolution adopted; motion carried 5-0.

    • Cedar Drive improvements
    • bidding
    Approved
    p. 1p. 5

  22. 11bEngineer Updates

    Updates on 2026 street improvement schedule and County meeting re 221st Ave NW/County Road 9; culvert bump noted.

    • street improvement project
    • intersection safety
    Discussion only
    p. 1p. 5p. 5

  23. 12aOrdinance 2026-06 Comcast Franchise

    The City Attorney reviewed the Comcast franchise agreement and the Mayor relayed resident concerns about Comcast service, noting the City does not collect a franchise fee. Council adopted Ordinance 2026-06 granting the franchise and also adopted Resolution 2026-057 authorizing publication by title and summary.

    Ordinance adopted (5-0).

    • Comcast franchise
    Approved
    p. 2p. 5

  24. 12bAttorney Updates

    No updates reported.

    No action
    p. 2p. 5

  25. 13aAdministrator Updates

    The City Administrator reported that a group that previously received charitable gambling funds asked whether the City would do grants again; the council said it would wait until next year because grants were paused due to the new City Hall/Fire Station building. The Administrator also asked whether to include cats in animal control services; the Mayor and council agreed not to include cats because it would increase the bill.

    Discussed charitable gambling grants pause, animal control cats question, April meeting date change, and acting on electronic poll roster resolution.

    • charitable gambling grants
    • animal control
    • meeting schedule
    • elections
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 6p. 6p. 6p. 6

  26. 14aCity Hall/Fire Station Building Project Update

    As part of the building project update, the Administrator provided schedule, budget, and photos, and the Mayor presented a mock-up proposing three fenced pickleball courts and noted lighting could be possible. The Mayor also suggested a location for a Veterans Memorial and asked that the Parks Commission consider it; council members discussed the need for a solid plan and the importance of court placement relative to neighboring houses, and staff was asked to bring back more information including pricing and Parks Commission input.

    Project update schedule/budget/photos reviewed; discussion of pickleball courts, possible lighting, and Veterans Memorial location; YouTube posting request and video freezing issue noted; false abduction report addressed.

    • City Hall/Fire Station building
    • pickleball courts
    • Veterans Memorial
    • public communications
    Discussion only
    p. 2p. 6p. 6p. 6p. 7

  27. 15CLOSED SESSION

    Closed session to consider an offer for purchase of real property at 3052 Viking Blvd NW owned by the City of Oak Grove: PID: 28-33-24-32-0002.

    Council voted to enter closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(c)(3) to consider an offer for the purchase of city-owned real property at 3052 Viking Blvd NW (PID 28-33-24-32-0002). The council entered closed session at 7:45 PM and resumed the regular meeting at 7:59 PM.

    Council voted to go into closed session; entered 7:45 PM and resumed 7:59 PM.

    • closed session
    • real property 3052 Viking Blvd NW
    Approved
    p. 2p. 7

  28. 16ADJOURNMENT

    Adjourned at 7:59 PM; motion carried 4-1.

    Approved
    p. 2p. 7

Alternatives considered

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

  • Oak Grove West Cemetery responsibility

    under study

    Ask the County to take the cemetery instead of the City taking it over

    Why: Mayor stated he would want the County to be asked to take it before considering the City taking it; the cemetery attorney said the County would refer it to the City under state statute.

    Raised by Rolf

  • Oak Grove West Cemetery responsibility

    rejected

    Find a private entity to take the cemetery

    Why: Cemetery attorney said there is no market for it.

    Raised by Rolf

  • Charitable gambling grants

    adopted

    Wait until next year to move forward with grants (rather than restarting now)

    Why: Grants had been paused due to the new City Hall/Fire Station building; council agreed to wait until next year.

    Raised by Rolf

  • Animal control service scope

    rejected

    Include cats in animal control service

    Why: Mayor said not to include cats because it would increase the bill; council agreed.

    Raised by Wickham

  • Pickleball courts near new City Hall/Fire Station

    mentioned only

    Install lighting for proposed pickleball courts

    Why: Mayor noted lighting could be possible 'if the Council desired to'; no decision recorded.

    Raised by Rolf

Sources

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Agenda

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Minutes

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