Oak Grove City Council Work Session meeting, May 11, 2026
Council Work SessionMonday, May 11, 2026
What happened
Council discussed whether to keep part of the existing fire station for substation/Allina Health and storage, requested more operating-cost details and contractor quotes, and adjourned without action.
What was on the agenda
2 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.
- Discussion only
1Discussion regarding the existing fire station and break room
Staff presented early concepts to keep a portion of the existing fire station so the City could meet substation requirements and potentially use space for Allina Health and Public Works storage, while awaiting additional contractor quotes. Council members raised concerns about operating costs, building condition and appearance, and community expectations given prior messaging that the building would be torn down; Mayor Rolf preferred demolition and expressed concerns about the location and having two separate buildings. The Council’s consensus was for staff to bring back more detailed operating-cost information, additional numbers/quotes, and a site blueprint showing what would be removed before any decision.
Work session discussion; Council consensus was for staff to return with additional information before a decision.
- existing fire station
- break room
- substation requirements
- Allina Health space
- public works storage
- demolition budget
- operating costs
- No action
2Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 PM.
- adjournment
Alternatives considered
Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.
Existing fire station facility plan
under studyKeep a portion of the existing fire station (to meet substation requirements; possible Allina Health use; additional Public Works storage)
Why: Staff indicated more contractor quotes and operating-cost details were still being developed and Council requested additional information before deciding.
Raised by Wickham
Existing fire station facility plan
under studyTear down/demolish the existing fire station
Cost comparison: There is $200,000 budgeted for demolition costs; staff believed estimates would be less.
Why: Mayor preferred demolition, but the Council asked for more information before making a decision.
Raised by Rolf
Sources
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Agenda
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What was on the agenda.
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The supporting materials the board reviewed.
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