Tuesday, April 28, 2026
What happened
Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, accepted the 2025 audit, approved several consent resolutions, awarded the Cedar Drive improvements bid, approved fire department wellness and DNR agreement items, approved a temporary salary increase for the Fire Chief, and approved a pickleball courts/Veterans Memorial site plan with exceptions.
11 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE THE REGULAR AGENDA AS PRESENTED. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
M2MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR APRIL 13, 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 ROLF ABSTAIN).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR APRIL 13, 2026. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1 ROLF ABSTAIN).
moved by Tradewell, seconded by Bray Johnson
M3MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ACCEPT THE 2025 AUDIT REPORT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ACCEPT THE 2025 AUDIT REPORT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
M4MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, H. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F, H. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by Wylie, seconded by Bray Johnson
M5MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
M6MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-074 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE CEDAR DRIVE (SAP 223-103-0002) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-074 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE CEDAR DRIVE (SAP 223-103-0002) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
M7MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-075 APPROVING WITH HEALTHQUOTIENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-075 APPROVING WITH HEALTHQUOTIENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENINGS. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER WYLIE. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Wylie
M8MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-076 APPROVING COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR). SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-076 APPROVING COOPERATIVE FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR). SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
M9MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-077 APPROVING A TEMPORARY SALARY INCREASE AND EXPANSION OF DUTIES FOR ROB ENGLER. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-077 APPROVING A TEMPORARY SALARY INCREASE AND EXPANSION OF DUTIES FOR ROB ENGLER. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRADEWELL. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).
moved by West, seconded by Tradewell
M10MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-078 APPROVING CONSTRUCTING THE PICKLEBALL COURTS AS PRESENTED ON THE SITE PLAN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NOT INCLUDING THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND UMBRELLA AND LOCATING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AS PRESENTED ON THE SITE PLAN. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 WYLIE).
MOTION MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-078 APPROVING CONSTRUCTING THE PICKLEBALL COURTS AS PRESENTED ON THE SITE PLAN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NOT INCLUDING THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND UMBRELLA AND LOCATING THE VETERANS MEMORIAL AS PRESENTED ON THE SITE PLAN. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 WYLIE).
moved by West, seconded by Bray Johnson
M11MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 TRADEWELL). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 PM.
MOTION TO ADJOURN MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WEST. SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRAY JOHNSON. MOTION CARRIED (4-1 TRADEWELL). MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:20 PM.
moved by West, 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.
Lowest bid for Cedar Drive Improvement Project from Knife River Corporation - North Central.
$1,117,878
29 items as recorded in the agenda and minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
1Call to order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.
2Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge was said (no vote recorded).
3Roll call
Roll call taken; five council members present.
4Announcements
Mayor reported attending JLEC meeting and other remarks; no action recorded.
5Setting of regular agenda
Regular agenda approved as presented (motion carried 5-0).
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.
No one spoke.
7Approval of council minutes for April 13th, 2026
Minutes approved; Mayor Rolf abstained.
8aAcknowledge receipt of advisory commission minutes: Parks Commission April 15th, 2026
Council discussed Parks Commission meeting and expectations; no formal action recorded.
9a2025 Audit Presentation - BerganKDV
The council received the 2025 audit presentation from BerganKDV and then voted to accept the 2025 audit report.
Audit presented; acceptance handled under item 9b.
9bAccepting the 2025 Audit Report
The council received the 2025 audit presentation from BerganKDV and then voted to accept the 2025 audit report.
Audit report accepted (motion carried 5-0).
9cRum River Consultants Fee Schedule Amendments and Year End Report
Rum River Consultants presented proposed fee schedule amendments, and the council raised concerns about inspection requirements (including for moved sheds) and fees such as septic-related charges; the council asked for clearer summaries and discussed having a work session, but did not adopt the fee changes at this meeting.
Council discussed proposed fee amendments and requested additional summary/work session; no adoption recorded in minutes.
10aConsent agenda: Claims and Accounts
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10bConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-067 Purchase Two Roll-Off Bins for Recycling
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10cConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-068 Declaring Surplus Equipment
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10dConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-069 Approving the Sale of Property Located in The Ponds Development to STC Properties, LLC
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10eConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-070 Step Increase Accounting Specialist
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10fConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-071 Step Increase Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
10gConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-072 Acknowledging Acceptance of the Resignation of Firefighter
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Pulled from consent; separately approved (motion carried 5-0).
10hConsent agenda: Resolution 2026-073 Step Increase Firefighter
The council approved the consent agenda items in one motion, except the firefighter resignation item which was pulled and then approved separately after Council member West recognized and thanked Adam Johnson for his service as a firefighter.
Approved as part of consent agenda motion for items A, B, C, D, E, F, H (motion carried 5-0).
11aResolution 2026-074 Awarding Bid for Cedar Drive Improvements Project (SAP 223-103-0002)
The council adopted Resolution 2026-074 to award the Cedar Drive improvements contract; staff reported three bids and identified Knife River Corporation - North Central as the lowest bidder at $1,117,877.53, and noted the project is reimbursed through the MSA Construction account through the State.
Resolution adopted authorizing award of contract (motion carried 5-0).
11bEngineer Updates
Overlay project update and upcoming meeting with Anoka County; no action recorded.
12aResolution 2026-075 Checkup from the Neck Up
The council adopted Resolution 2026-075 approving an agreement with HealthQuotient for annual mental health and wellness screenings for the fire department, with staff noting additional quoted items would not be pursued.
Resolution adopted approving agreement with HealthQuotient for screenings (motion carried 5-0).
12bResolution 2026-076 DNR Forestry Cooperative Agreement
The council adopted Resolution 2026-076 approving a cooperative fire protection agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Resolution adopted approving cooperative fire protection agreement with MN DNR (motion carried 5-0).
12cFire Chief Updates
Call statistics presented and discussion on duplicate medical calls and controlled burn communications; no action recorded.
13aResolution 2026-077 Temporary Salary Increase and Expansion of Duties - Fire Chief
The council adopted Resolution 2026-077 approving a temporary salary increase and expansion of duties for Fire Chief Rob Engler, citing his construction management support for the City Hall/Fire Station Project and statements that his work is saving taxpayers significant money.
Resolution adopted (motion carried 5-0).
13bAdvisory Commission Updates
During advisory commission updates, the council debated the pickleball court location relative to the Veterans Memorial and other amenities, and ultimately adopted Resolution 2026-078 approving construction of the pickleball courts and the Veterans Memorial location as presented on the site plan, but excluding a drinking fountain and umbrella; Council member Wylie voted against the motion.
The council discussed planning-related standards including whether to set a 2.5-acre minimum lot size instead of 2.25 acres, the effect on development economics, support for 300-foot road frontage, and an ADU size of 850 square feet; staff noted code amendments and public hearings would be required, but no formal vote was recorded on these discussion items.
Discussed parks fees (including park dedication fees) and planning items (minimum lot size, road frontage, ADU size); recommendation to staff noted but no formal motion recorded in minutes.
13cAdministrator Updates
Discussed upcoming events, office closure for election training, and estimates regarding keeping part of current City Hall; no action recorded.
14Mayor/Council Requests/Updates
Staff and council provided updates on the City Hall/Fire Station project progress (parking lot base gravel, roof installation, underground plumbing) and discussed other requests including speeding on Zion Parkway NW, animal impound fines reporting, and continuing to fly the old Minnesota state flag in response to concerns about potential LGA funding pressure.
Discussed building project progress and other updates; no action recorded.
15Adjournment
Adjourned at 8:20 PM (motion carried 4-1 Tradewell).
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Rum River Consultants moved-shed inspection requirement
mentioned onlyMake the inspection for smaller sheds being moved in from another property optional or a recommendation rather than required
Why: Mayor and other councilmembers objected to forcing a homeowner to pay for an inspector to drive to another location for a shed; no vote taken.
Raised by Rolf
Septic fee/technology fee administration
mentioned onlyAllow residents to deny the technology fee and use a paper option
Cost comparison: Discussed as part of septic-related fees ("it would be $20 every year"; question about whether residents could opt out of the technology fee).
Why: Rum River representative said he did not know if it was an option since it is similar to a service fee; no action taken.
Raised by Rolf
Rum River Consultants fee schedule review process
deferredHold a council work session to discuss the fee schedule amendments
Why: Council found the information overwhelming and requested additional summary; no adoption at this meeting.
Raised by Rolf
Pickleball courts site plan amenities
adoptedApprove the pickleball and Veterans Memorial site plan but do not include the drinking fountain and the umbrella
Why: Council adopted Resolution 2026-078 with the exception of not including the drinking fountain and umbrella.
Raised by Rolf
Minimum lot size standard in City Code
mentioned onlySet minimum lot size at 2.5 acres instead of 2.25 acres
Cost comparison: Discussion included that "developers would lose one lot" with 2.5-acre lots affecting ability to pay for the road, and comparison to 2.0-acre and 2.25-acre outcomes on 40 parcels.
Why: Council discussed and agreed to make a recommendation to staff; no motion recorded.
Raised by Bray Johnson
Minnesota state flag display / LGA funding pressure
mentioned onlyContinue to fly the old flag
Why: Mayor suggested it in response to comments about state representatives cutting LGA funding; no council action recorded.
Raised by Rolf
Documents and recordings archived for this meeting, when available.
Packet
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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