Anoka City Council
Regular MeetingAnoka, MN · October 18, 2021
Minutes
October 18, 2021 (Regular and Executive Session)
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL
ANOKA CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND
EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD IN THE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION ROOM
OCTOBER 18, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rice called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:05 p.m., followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present at roll call: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver, and
Wesp.
Staff present: City Manager Greg Lee; City Engineer Ben Nelson; Community
Development Director Doug Borglund; City Planner Clark Palmer; Police Chief Eric
Peterson; and City Attorney Scott Baumgartner.
Absent at roll call: None.
3. COUNCIL MINUTES
3.1 September 13, 2021, Budget Worksession.
October 4, 2021, Regular Meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to
waive the reading and approve the September 13, 2021, Budget Worksession and
the October 4, 2021, Regular Meeting as presented.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
4. OPEN FORUM
4.1 Police Activity Update.
Police Chief Eric Peterson shared about the upcoming Anoka Community Anti-
Crime Fundraiser breakfast, Anoka Halloween events, hiring status for police
officer vacancies, and an update on a home invasion that occurred in September
and that a suspect had been identified and was in custody. Chief Peterson also
shared an update on stolen vehicle recovery within the City and the importance of
caution to help deter the increase in stolen vehicles.
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Councilmember Weaver thanked the department for their work in the home
invasion case and spoke about the possible connection in the case with a resident
in a nearby rental unit. Chief Peterson explained how the City’s rental ordinance
requires a crime-free lease addendum that if it was determined there was a
connection that would assist the landlord in being able to remove that individual
from the rental unit.
Councilmember Skogquist asked more about staffing and how other agencies
have been affected by staffing. Chief Peterson explained how the department
helps cover any potential staffing shortages through vacation request management
during events such as Anoka Halloween and that he was aware other agencies
were experiencing some of the same things regarding retirements and relocating
to other agencies and how departments were working to address the concern.
Councilmember Weaver recognized Officer Alex Wall for his extraordinary work
as security patrol and thanked him for his service to the City.
OTHER INFORMATION UNDER OPEN FORUM
None.
5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to approve
Consent Agenda 6.1 through 6.4 as presented.
Councilmember Weaver recognized the commitment of both Commissioners Drury and
Flaig for their service to Anoka residents and encouraged residents to consider
appointment to these commissions.
6.1 Approve Verified Bills.
6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars.
6.3 Acceptance of Resignation from Charter Commission; Chuck Drury.
6.4 Acceptance of Resignation from Heritage Preservation Commission; Peg Flaig.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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None.
8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION
None.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 ORD/Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and Corridor Project; Conveyance of Real
Property and Easements to the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation.
(2nd Reading)
ORDINANCE
City Engineering Technician Ben Nelson shared a background report stating on
November 16, 2020, Council adopted a resolution approving municipal consent
and the layout (Layout No. 1A) with State of Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) for the Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and Corridor
Project (State Project 0215-76). Municipal consent was required for this project
because it alters access (interchange, Gray Street closure), increases highway
traffic capacity (interchange, auxiliary lanes), and requires acquisition of
permanent right-of-way. Beginning in the spring of 2022, MnDOT will be
reconstructing Highway 10 from 1,100 feet west of the Trunk Highway 47/169
Ferry Street interchange to just east of 7th Avenue. The project will include the
replacing the Highway 10 bridge over the Rum River, transforming the Ferry
Street interchange into a single point diamond interchange and the addition of
auxiliary lanes between Ferry Street and 7th Avenue. He reviewed the benefits of
this massive project and said based on the appraisals, the loss to the City for fair
market value of the donation of this land to the State amounts to $5,720. The loss
of fee real estate being donated amounts to $7,680, for a total donation value of
$13,400.
Motion by Councilmember Wesp seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to hold
second reading and adopt an ordinance for Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and
Corridor Project; conveyance of real property and easements to the State of
Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Councilmember Weaver confirmed the MnDOT traffic cones placed throughout
the City will be removed prior to the upcoming Anoka Halloween events.
Councilmember Skogquist inquired about the turn lanes at McKinley and
Highway 47 and how adding a right turn lane seemed inappropriate and suggested
a bypass lane instead. Mr. Nelson explained the striping that had occurred and
how the northbound lane would be restriped in the future to be a through-lane.
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Councilmember Weaver inquired about crosswalks at Main and Ferry Streets.
Mr. Nelson confirmed the permanent striping had not been completed but would
be later this week, weather dependent, including non-signalized crosswalks.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.2 RES/Anoka Water Treatment Plant 6 and 8 Expansion; Accept Feasibility Report,
Order Project, Waive Public Improvement Hearing and Authorize Preparation of
Plans and Specifications.
RESOLUTION
City Manager Greg Lee requested that Council consider postponing this item to
allow staff to confirm some project elements including financing as it would
include bonding.
Councilmember Skogquist asked for clarification on the need to add another well
by Anoka High School in the same location and concerns with pipe installation
and water draw down. Mr. Lee responded how the wells were not pulling from
the same aquifer and would not interfere.
Councilmember Barnett confirmed that the Council would also waive the public
improvement hearing at the next Council meeting.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett seconded by Councilmember Weaver, to
postpone consideration of a resolution for the proposed Anoka Water Treatment
Plant 6 and 8 Expansion; Accept Feasibility Report, Order Project, Waive Public
Improvement Hearing, Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications to
November 1, 2021.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.3 ORD/Planned Unit Development – Novak-Fleck Development at Garfield/Zuni
Street.
(2nd Reading)
ORDINANCE
Councilmember Weaver stated he would be abstaining from discussion and vote
on this item.
City Planner Clark Palmer shared a background report stating this was the second
reading of a proposed ordinance that, if approved, will rezone the subject property
to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The first reading of the ordinance was
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held on October 4, 2021. The first reading of the ordinance is considered approval
of the preliminary PUD development plan. The second reading of the ordinance is
considered approval of the final PUD development Plan. At the time of the first
reading, no changes were proposed to the development plan so there are no
differences between the preliminary and final development plans. This agenda
item also includes consideration of the preliminary plat and site plan
Novak-Fleck Inc. has submitted an application for a Preliminary Plat, Planned
Unit Development (PUD), and Site Plan Review to develop the Pinewski property
located east of Shades of Green Landscaping at 3211 Zuni Street, south of the
Anoka County Fair Grounds overflow parking area, west of Xkimo Street, and
north of Garfield Street/Zuni Street/BNSF railroad. Approval of a PUD is done by
ordinance which takes two readings and that second reading will take place at the
next regular meeting in addition to taking action on the Preliminary Plat and Site
Plan. The applicant is seeking to establish a single-family townhome community
at the subject property including 28 detached villas. Each dwelling will have
1,600+ sq. ft. of living space, a 10’ x 12’ patio at the rear of the unit, and a 26’ x
26’ attached garage with asphalt driveway. All 28 homes will be one level (12
with full basement, 5 with crawlspace and 11 slab on grade). The sale price of the
units will be approximately $350,000. Residents will own their home but a
homeowners’ association will be responsible for maintaining the common areas
including the driveways, irrigation system, trees and mailboxes. Homes will be
marketed to buyers predominately over 55 years of age. The front elevations of
the homes will be the same except for the mirroring of elevations depending on
whether the garage is side-right or side-left; and homeowners will have a choice
of earth-tone vinyl siding colors, roof colors to match, and brick or stone choices
in the front elevations. For PUDs, the various zoning regulations and
requirements (e.g. use, building setback, height, etc.) which may apply to the
original zoning district may be considered as guidelines only and may be departed
from in the approval of a planned unit development. He stated the Planning
Commission reviewed the project and recommended approval with several
conditions.
Councilmember Skogquist commented how he was supportive of the request
because it was on private property and appreciated how the Planning Commission
required a buffer for the neighborhood and how he would like to see future
projects develop with more landscaping elements such as buffers.
Councilmember Wesp noted the Pinewski family had originally planned to
develop the property in 1984 and how the Planning Commission had at first not
recommended approval of the project but how the applicant has since worked to
improve the proposed project that was ultimately recommended for approval.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to hold
second reading and adopt an ordinance rezoning to Planned Unit Development –
Garfield Street/Zuni Street/Pinewski 4th Addition Detached Townhomes.
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Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp
voted in favor. Councilmember Weaver abstained. Motion carried.
9.4 RES/Preliminary Plat (Pinewski 4th Addition) and Site Plan Review – Novack-
Fleck Development at Garfield and Zuni Street.
RESOLUTION
Motion by Councilmember Wesp seconded by Mayor Rice, to adopt a resolution
approving preliminary plat and site plan for Pinewski 4th Addition.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, and Wesp
voted in favor. Councilmember Weaver abstained. Motion carried.
9.5 RES/Conditional Use Permit; Church at 850 East Main Street.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Palmer shared a background report stating in June 2021, Immanuel Church –
OPC submitted an application for a zoning text amendment to allow churches in
the East Main Street Subdistrict 3 (EM-3). The City Council subsequently
approved the zoning text amendment, allowing the use with a conditional use
permit (CUP), on September 7, 2021. The applicant is returning with an
application for a CUP for 850 East Main Street. The applicant has entered into
contract with the seller of the subject property to purchase the site contingent on
city approval. The subject property is the location of a former funeral home. The
site is approximately 1 acre, with 65 marked surface level parking stalls. The
principal building has two levels with nearly 12,000 sq. ft. of floor area. There are
no proposed changes to the exterior of the building and/or site except for new
signage and property maintenance items such as painting, repair work and
landscaping. The parking lot will be maintained through crack filling, seal
coating, and re-striping. The fence will also be repaired and coated. The Planning
Commission reviewed the application and held a public hearing at its regular
meeting on October 5, 2021, and each of the approval criteria for the granting of a
CUP were found to be met. The Planning Commission recommended approval of
the CUP with conditions that at all times, parking shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved parking plan including no on-street parking of
vehicles associated with the use unless otherwise approved by the City.
Councilmember Barnett said she was comfortable with the recommendation for
approval with the contingency proposed by the Planning Commission and was
excited to see this high-visibility building being reused in the community.
Councilmember Skogquist spoke about the possibility of public parking on 9th
Avenue.
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Minister Kevin Landry, Anoka, said he has no concerns with the church being
constructed but shared concerns about the proposed Orthodox Church’s beliefs
and doctrine and requested the Council consider not approving the project.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to adopt a
resolution approving a conditional use permit for 850 East Main Street.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.6 RES/Site Plan Review; HOM Furniture Building Addition – 911 Lund Boulevard.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Palmer shared a background report stating HOM Furniture is proposing to
expand their existing facility with an approximate 100,000 square-foot building
addition. Their existing facility is about 317,000 sq. ft. and will be expanded to
just over 416,000 sq. ft. The facility includes their receiving and distribution
warehouse. The 100,000 square-foot addition will increase their storage capacity
by 500,000 cubic feet. The addition will also include some new offices, an
employee breakroom and restrooms. The development will also include an
expansion of their parking by 126 stalls for cars and 48 stalls for semi-trailer
storage. The proposed building addition will wrap around the north and west part
of the existing building in an L-shape. The building will be expanded to the north
by approximately 140 feet and to the west by approximately 100 feet. The
building addition will be setback approximately 43 feet from the north property
line. He said the total estimated project valuation is $7-8 million dollars then
shared how HOM Furniture was growing due to increases in demand and that
they recently added three new retail stores in the region. The addition is also
needed to consolidate their operations fleet and to accommodate their delivery
prep operations which will be moving from their Coon Rapids facility to Anoka.
HOM Furniture expects to add 55 - 75 new employees in Anoka. HOM Furniture
has been in the Anoka Enterprise Park since 2011. The Planning Commission
reviewed the application and held a public hearing at their October 5, 2021,
regular meeting. The site plan review considered zoning and dimensional
standards set forth in the M-1 Light Industrial zoning district including setbacks,
lot coverage, parking, architecture and landscaping. He said in summary, all
zoning standards were found to be met with exception for tree replacement then
reviewed additional details on landscaping and tree replacement. The Planning
Commission reviewed the application and held a public hearing at their October
5, 2021, regular meeting and recommended approval subject to conditions.
Councilmember Skogquist shared that he believed HOM Furniture was the largest
employer in Anoka. Councilmember Weaver thanked staff for the attention to
tree removal and vegetation as part of the project as wildlife would be affected
with this project.
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Councilmember Barnett spoke about the project’s $7-8 million valuation and
HOM Furniture’s investment in Anoka by relocating a portion of their operations
from Coon Rapids and thanked them for providing 55-75 jobs to the community
as well.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to
adopt a resolution for approval of site plan review, 911 Lund Boulevard, HOM
Furniture.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.7 ORD/Sale of Property; Outlot B Homestead of Anoka 2nd Addition; Grant/5th
Avenue.
(2nd Reading)
ORDINANCE
Community Development Director Doug Borglund said the Council reviewed and
discussed this item at the October 4 meeting and suggested no changes or shared
no concerns. He said City has been in discussion with The Homestead at Anoka,
Inc., dba as Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center, a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation regarding property known as the 5th Avenue and Grant Street
development site. The property is zoned Transit Oriented Development District.
The subject property is made up of one (1) parcel equaling 2.51 acres in size. The
buyer is approved by the City and planning to move forward with constructing an
80 units senior residential building on its existing Anoka senior housing campus.
He shared more about the proposed project which the Council reviewed and
approved the most recent option extension at its regular meeting on May 18, 2020
with several conditions.
Motion by Councilmember Weaver seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to hold
second reading and adopt an ordinance to convey real property to The Homestead
of Anoka, dba as Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center, a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation.
Councilmember Weaver spoke about parking at the facility and hoped staff would
monitor the situation closely and employ solutions if required. Mr. Borglund
confirmed the applicant was aware of the potential parking concerns on the
campuses and would address if needed as part of Phase 4.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
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9.8 RES/Homestead of Anoka, Inc. HUD Project Funding Identity of Interest and
Disclosure Certification.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Borglund shared a background report stating project funding for Phase 3 of
the Homestead of Anoka campus has HUD finding which required an Identity of
Interest and Disclosure Certification – HUD Section 202 Program for affordable
housing for the elderly. The Identity of Interest Certification is required by all
members of the development team to ensure that the development team members
– including the seller of the land – holds a professional arms-length association
with the sponsor, owner, and any other member of the development team. In the
case of the seller of the land, HUD wants to make sure that the seller is receiving
the agreed-upon price for the land, and does not benefit financially from other
development team members or from the sponsor/owner entity. He shared
examples of potential disallowed relationships and noted the city attorney has
reviewed the document and had no concerns.
Councilmember Barnett asked who does the review to ensure there were no
potential conflicts of interest. Mr. Borglund explained the process used and how
HUD would work to ensure protection of how the funding was spent.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist seconded by Councilmember Weaver, to
adopt a resolution Approving Homestead of Anoka, Inc HUD Project Funding
Identity of Interest and Disclosure Certification.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver,
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.9 ORD/Amending Chapter 54, Establishing Article VIII. Display of Flags or
Similar Objects or Displays on City-Owned Property.
(1st Reading)
Mr. Borglund shared a background report stating the City Council reviewed the
draft ordinance amendment at its September 27, 2021 work session meeting. The
City Council directed staff to bring forward an ordinance amendment for
consideration that would regulate the display of flags or similar objects or
displays on City of Anoka owned buildings, sites, parks, light poles flagpoles, and
other City infrastructure. He reviewed highlights of the draft ordinance
amendment that included regulating the display of flags or similar objects on City
of Anoka owned buildings, sites, parks, community message signs, light poles and
flagpoles, assuring that anything displayed on City owned buildings, sites, parks,
community message signs, light poles, flagpoles, or other City infrastructure only
illustrates a form of governmental expression of the City of Anoka, and that City
property is not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public but
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rather be used exclusively by the City, where the City may display a
commemorative flag or similar objects as a form of government expression. He
said the ordinance outlined that the City shall not display a commemorative flag
or similar objects based on a request from a third party, nor shall the City use City
property to sponsor the expression of a third party. The ordinance also addressed
changing the specific color of backlighting of the City logo on the Highway 10
bridge decks, colored lighting on the Main Street bridge, or lighting of public
buildings for those entities and causes the City financially supports and partners
with such as Anoka Halloween and Alexander House.
Councilmember Weaver said he supported the proposed ordinance but shared
concerns regarding that the memorial rock garden would be affected by this
ordinance. Mr. Borglund explained how staff was working with organizers of the
rock garden to establish and integrate it within the park to address that concern.
Councilmember Wesp noted that a similar ordinance was adopted in 1971 and
asked about differences with the proposed ordinance. Mr. Borglund explained
how that code was more simplistic and was currently was included in City code
and how the proposed ordinance focused more on just the United States flag and
that this draft was more comprehensive.
Councilmember Wesp confirmed this ordinance would not violate free speech.
City Attorney Scott Baumgartner explained how the ordinance would not limit
public speech but just limit it from occurring on public property and was an
attempt to keep current with changes occurring with the goal to remain as neutral
as possible.
Councilmember Barnett shared a statement that the proposed ordinance provided
good stewardship of public property and assets and prevents groups from using
City property for free advertising and protects the City from potential litigation
while keeping Anoka neutral.
Chholing Taha, Anoka, spoke about the importance of art in messaging and how
it was subjective then spoke about adding language to Section C that included
subjective nature to further clarify the ordinance and establish neutrality as well as
on Page 2 adding language that included personal or private credo, stating she
supported the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Skogquist shared questions that included the memorial rock
garden, creation of a rotating sculpture garden, and sidewalk chalking such as not
allowing some art but allowing youth to draw something simple such as
hopscotch and that it could place the City in a difficult position that resulted in
litigation. Mr. Baumgartner explained the difficulty in the subjective
interpretation of art that was all inclusive and the difficulty of limiting all
possibilities so as to not choose what would be allowed and what was not
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allowed, such as ticketing some for sidewalk chalk art and not others. He said
although this was unfortunate it could set the City up for inevitable failure.
Councilmember Weaver expressed much concern about artwork events that were
City sanctioned and being able to continue to allow them and asked if this
ordinance would prohibit that type of activity. Mr. Baumgartner spoke about how
parameters could be included such as no inciting words or visuals but said it was
difficult to regulate art.
Mr. Lee noted the City was already establishing parameters with City art events
such as art in the tunnel that celebrated Anoka.
Mr. Borglund explained how language was written to illustrate government
expression that helped address Councilmember Weaver’s concerns.
Mr. Baumgartner cautioned about writing everything into an ordinance as it risked
excluding something else and felt the proposed language was appropriate.
Mayor Rice said he felt there was a difference in these types of concerns and
noted the City was complaint-driven and how City-authorized events helped in
this discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Barnett seconded by Councilmember Weaver, to hold
first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 54 Streets, Sidewalks, and Other
Public Places; Establishing Article VIII Display of Flags or Similar Objects or
Displays on City Owned Property of the Code of the City of Anoka Minnesota.
Councilmember Barnett confirmed additional language or precedents will be
shared at second reading that would include chalk art to the ordinance.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.10 RES/Setting a Public Hearing on Vacation of Public Right-of-Way in Highland
Park Area.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Borglund shared a background report stating the City owns or has acquired a
total of approximately 19 acres of property for the construction of phase 2 of
Green Haven Parkway, a new public park, and approximately 15 acres of
redevelopment property on Green Haven Golf Course. The new parkway and park
are currently under construction. Many of the existing streets are no longer
available to the traveling public and have been taken out of service. The first step
to cleaning up the real estate title work and replatting the property is vacating the
existing public right-of-way that is no longer being utilized.
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Councilmember Skogquist confirmed the portions of Oak and Brighton would be
vacated and as the new plat would be incorporated under the new plat and said the
park was platted as parkland and not an outlot
Motion by Councilmember Wesp seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to
adopt a resolution Setting A Public Hearing on The Proposed Vacation of Streets
in Highland Park Addition.
Councilmember Barnett asked about the public notification process and how
many properties would be noticed, adding it was likely not very many. Mr.
Borglund confirmed not many property owners would exist as part of this
notification.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
9.11 RES/2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project; Adopt Revised Assessment Roll.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Nelson shared a background report stating on January 19, 2021, City Council
held the assessment hearing and approved the assessment roll for the 2021 Swede
Town Street Renewal Project. Common with street renewal projects, staff may
have to make an assumption for the locations of existing service connections.
During the development of the project, existing curb stops for the water services
are surveyed and the sanitary sewer lines are televised. This information, along
with the old construction plans and service tie cards are used to best determine the
location of the existing services. During construction, these services are verified
and installed if part of the project. In the case a service is not found and replaced,
this service will be removed from the assessment roll. Typically, these parcels are
located on a corner lot or are double fronted by two roads. Also, based on the
Street Reconstruction Assessment Policy, to keep the fairness and equity to
property owners when a service on the project has been replaced within the past
10 years amended assessment rates would be applied to the service unit
assessment. He said Council should be aware this did not apply to the revised
assessment roll for the 2021 project as no property owner brought this to the
attention of city staff.
Motion by Councilmember Weaver seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to
adopt a resolution 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project; Adopt a revised
Assessment Roll.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
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9.12 RES/Designation of Election Precincts for 2022.
RESOLUTION
Mr. Lee shared a background report stating legislation was put in place effective
January 1, 2018 requiring that all municipalities officially designate their precinct
locations every year by December 31, for elections occurring the following year.
Such a resolution will occur every year here in Anoka, even though our municipal
elections occur on even numbered years. This will occur in order for us to be able
address any “special elections” that may come up in an odd-numbered year.
Councilmember Skogquist clarified that notification and signage would be present
at the former Precinct 5 location to inform voters of the polling place change.
Motion by Councilmember Skogquist seconded by Councilmember Wesp, to
adopt a resolution Designating Election Precincts for 20220 for the City of
Anoka.
Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Rice, Councilmembers Barnett, Skogquist, Weaver
and Wesp voted in favor. Motion carried.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. UPDATES AND REPORTS
12.1 Tentative Agenda(s).
The Council reviewed the tentative agendas of the upcoming Council meetings.
12.2 Staff and Council Input.
Mr. Nelson shared about upcoming road closures as part of the Highway 10
project that included westbound Fairoak and detours at Thurston Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wesp made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting and enter
into a closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(b) for attorney-client
privilege for discussion on One-Love Housing vs. the City of Anoka and Federal
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Department of Justice Data Inquiry related to crime-free drug free housing.
Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion.
Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
Time of adjournment: 10:01 p.m.
Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
Approval Attestation:
Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk
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