Anoka City Council

September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 1 of 14 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL ANOKA CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Skogquist called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Present at roll call: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver. Also present: City Manager Greg Lee; Public Works Director Mark Anderson; Police Captain Solei; Assistant City Engineer Ben Nelson; Senior City Planner Clark Palmer; Community Development Director Doug Borglund; and Electric Utility Director Del Vancura. Absent at roll call: None. 3. COUNCIL MINUTES 3.1 July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. August 11, 2025, Budget Worksession. August 18, 2025, Regular Meeting. Councilmembers Rostad and Weaver noted they were not in attendance at the July 21 Regular meeting. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to approve minutes of the July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting as presented. Vote taken. All ayes; Councilmembers Rostad and Weaver abstained. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to approve minutes of the August 11, 2025, and Budget Worksession, August 18, 2025, Regular Meeting as presented. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. OPEN FORUM 4.2 Proclamation; Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2025. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 2 of 14 Barb Thurston, representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), shared the background and mission of the DAR. She stated that September 17 was Constitution Day, then shared a quiz regarding the U.S. Constitution and invited the Council to consider hosting an event next year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Constitution, which could include a parade or other events. Mayor Skogquist read the Proclamation into the record. 4.1 Police Activity Update. Police Captain Solei shared photos from the eighth Cook Out with Cops and thanked all the partners for a great event, then shared photos of the school supplies collected as part of the event. He stated how the department was currently directing patrol officers to focus on school zone speed enforcement to help ensure student safety with the beginning of the new school year. Councilmember Scott thanked the department and all involved for the great Cook Out with Cops events. OTHER INFORMATION UNDER OPEN FORUM None. 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 5.1 On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor License for 10K Brewing, LLC, 2005 2nd Avenue. RES/On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor License for 10K Brewing, LLC, 2005 2nd Avenue. RESOLUTION Councilmember Weaver stated that he would be abstaining from Items 5.1, 9.1, and 9.3 due to potential conflicts of interest. City Manager Greg Lee shared a background report stating 10K Brewing, LLC has applied for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor & Sunday Liquor license for their establishment located at 2005 2nd Avenue. Due to the code changes adopted by the City Council last year, creating multiple levels of liquor licenses, 10K Brewing now qualifies for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday License. They have applied for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License within the downtown entertainment district with an 11:00 p.m. closing time and a Sunday Liquor License. This establishment has outdoor seating as well. Staff have conducted the necessary background investigations and inspections and found no reason to deny the licenses. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 3 of 14 Mayor Skogquist opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Being no comments, Mayor Skogquist closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. NOTE: After a motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, Item 9.1 was moved up to this point in the agenda. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to adopt a resolution Approving The Issuance of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor License For 10K Brewing, LLC, dba; 10K Brewing 2005 2nd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, and Scott voted in favor. Councilmember Weaver abstained. Motion carried. 5.2 Land Use Reasonable Accommodation; 1819 Shaw Avenue. RES/Land Use Reasonable Accommodation; 1819 Shaw Avenue. RESOLUTION Senior City Planner Clark Palmer shared a background report. Ryan Madison, applicant, is requesting a reasonable accommodation for the construction of a 1,200 square foot garage attached to the existing home located at 1819 Shaw Avenue. The new garage is proposed to replace the smaller existing garage. Under current zoning, the maximum size garage allowed is 1,056 square feet. The applicant is disabled and uses a wheelchair and is seeking a building permit to construct a larger garage to accommodate an accessibility ramp into the home, accessible pathways within the garage, and additional storage. The Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires that reasonable accommodations in housing be made for those with qualifying disabilities. A reasonable accommodation in housing and land use refers to a change or adjustment made to a policy, rule, or regulation that is necessary for an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. Under the FHA, reasonable accommodations must be made to afford individuals with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing, including land use regulations. One type of disability discrimination prohibited by the FHA is the refusal to make a reasonable accommodation when such accommodation may be necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling unless the locality can demonstrate that the reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial burden on the local government or fundamentally alter the essential nature of the locality’s zoning scheme. Additionally, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 363A.10, cities are required to “make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when accommodations may be necessary to afford a disabled person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.” Staff believes the request is reasonable because the applicant is asking for a reasonable amount of extra space that is necessary to afford the applicant equal opportunity to use and enjoy the September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 4 of 14 dwelling. The applicant is not asking for more than what is necessary to afford the applicant relief, and the size and scale of the new garage are not unreasonable. The new garage will be deeper than the existing garage, but not wider. Setbacks and other applicable zoning regulations are all proposed to be met. The new garage will be no taller than the existing home. Staff finds that the reasonable accommodation will not impose an undue financial burden on the City. Staff also finds that the reasonable accommodation will not fundamentally alter the essential nature of the City’s zoning scheme because the use will remain single-family residential and the accommodation will not alter the residential character of the neighborhood. The applicant is also having the subject property surveyed, which is not yet complete but will be confirmed before issuance of any building permits. Please note the existing driveway is nonconforming due to an existing setback that of be maintained in its current configuration but shifted toward the street (i.e., shortened) to make room for the expanded garage. Staff plans on permitting the relocated driveway as part of a separate driveway permit. The permit will allow the applicant to maintain the configuration of the existing driveway. The new driveway will not be allowed to come any closer to the side property line than it sits today. Mayor Skogquist opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Sharon, 805 Benton Street, inquired about further encroachment onto her property. Mr. Palmer said that while the applicant is still looking to finalize the survey, the minimum setback is five feet, and the applicant measured and believes the setback is over five feet, but this fact will be confirmed. He said this will be a non-conforming driveway that would be shifted to be in line with the garage and the cement pad along the property line, and not further expand or be closer to the neighboring property line. Mayor Skogquist asked if the applicant preferred a setback further than five feet. Mr. Madison responded that the intention is not to violate setbacks and that, depending on the survey, he will work to best utilize the available space to make the accommodations necessary in order to remain in his home for the remainder of his life. Being no further comments, Mayor Skogquist closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. NOTE: After a motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, Item 9.1 was moved up to this point in the agenda. Mayor Skogquist confirmed this was being done based on a square footage cap and will not go over the 144-square-foot increase, and how that portion can be addressed administratively. Mr. Palmer confirmed that the applicant’s request is just under 1,200 square feet and understands the area cannot exceed 1,200 square feet. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 5 of 14 Motion by Councilmember Rostad, seconded by Councilmember Weaver, to adopt a resolution approving a reasonable accommodation at 1819 Shaw Avenue. Councilmember Weaver said this must work well for Mr. Madison. Mayor Skogquist agreed, stating we don’t receive reasonable accommodation requests very often, but they are there to abide by the law, and that this request makes a lot of sense. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Weaver said the proposed change orders total approximately $20,000, and with these and any other potential change orders, asked if we will remain on budget. Assistant City Engineer Ben Nelson responded that the construction manager was working on allowances for each contract, and that this one was for the masonry contract and will be followed but will likely total less than 2% of the total costs, but would confirm. He explained that the change orders included the addition of fully vented display cases and shelving, which were included in the allowances. Mayor Skogquist explained that the process so far has been reasonable, but asked for final figures to date. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to approve Items 6.1 through 6.4 of the Consent Agenda. 6.1 Verified Bills. 6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars. 6.3 Consideration of Setting Public Hearing for Assessment of Services. 6.4 Anoka Dispensary; Approve Change Orders Number 2-4 and Number 12. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS Utility Advisory Board Item: 7.1 Certificate of Excellence in Electric Reliability from APPA. Electric Utility Director Del Vancura shared a background report stating that on March 24, 2025, the American Public Power Association (APPA) acknowledged that Anoka Municipal Utility (AMU) has significantly exceeded the five-year September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 6 of 14 average for all U.S. electric utilities for reliable electric service in 2024. The utility participates in the American Public Power Association’s e-Reliability Tracker service to track its power outages and restoration against national benchmarks as reported by the Energy Information Administration. This national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability is recognized by the APPA, a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community- owned electric utility companies. This group helps track power outage and restoration data with eReliability Tracker, a subscription-based service. Once per year, data is compared nationally with statistics tracked by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for all types of utilities. He shared comments from the APPA Director of Research and Development, who said utilities recognized here are truly elite when it comes to keeping the lights on, and their communities should be proud of the hard work and dedication of their local power providers as they earn this truly deserved recognition. Councilmember Rostad shared her congratulations on a job well done and said she continues to be impressed with the team’s work. Mr. Vancura said they appreciated the City Council’s support and shared how last August’s major storm was included and weighted in the study. Councilmember Scott shared comments he has heard from neighboring cities that are jealous of Anoka’s affordability and reliability of service, and thanked staff for their hard work. Mayor Skogquist agreed, stating that much can happen and that one city is trying to create its utility, which says a lot, and noted how we don’t hear a lot of complaints about our electric utility. 8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATION None. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1 RES/On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor License for 10K Brewing, LLC, 2005 2nd Avenue. ACTED UPON AFTER PUBLIC HEARING 9.2 RES/Land Use Reasonable Accommodation; 1819 Shaw Avenue. ACTED UPON AFTER PUBLIC HEARING 9.3 ORD/Amending Chapter 6, Article I and Article IV, Section 6-127; Allowing a Brew Pub to Sell off-Sale Growlers. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 7 of 14 (1st Reading) Councilmember Weaver said he would be abstaining from Item 9.3 due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Lee shared a background report stating Jesse Hauf of 10K Brewing has obtained a Brew Pub License from the State. For him to be able to continue selling growlers, which he was allowed to under his taproom license, the City needs to amend the City Code to reflect that Brew Pubs can sell growlers. The code change also reflects a definition change to include containers of 750 milliliters as recommended by the State Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division. Councilmember Scott congratulated 10K Brewing for moving to a brew pub license and was very much in support of this change and making the language match the Statute, adding that it was good to see a local company build to this level. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to hold first reading of an ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages, Article I Definitions and Article IV, Section 6-127 Relating to the Sale of Growlers at Brew Pubs, of the Code of the City of Anoka, Minnesota. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, and Scott voted in favor. Councilmember Weaver abstained. Motion carried. 9.4. ORD/Approval of Purchase Agreement for Highland Park Redevelopment Site. (2nd Reading) ORDINANCE Community Development Director Doug Borglund shared a background report stating the City Council held first reading of the ordinance at the August 18, 2025, regular meeting that would approve a purchase agreement for the sale of the Highland Park redevelopment site. The City Council reviewed and discussed the purchase agreement and stated no concerns or made changes to the proposed purchase agreement. The City has been in discussions with M/I Homes LLC regarding the City-owned Highland Park redevelopment site, located on the west side of Green Haven Golf Course. The subject property comprises approximately 15 acres. M/I Homes LLC intends to construct one-level, villa-style, detached townhomes that will be association-maintained. The City has received an offer of $54,500 per lot, equivalent to $167,000 per acre, for a total purchase price of $2,505,000. This offer is contingent upon City Council approval to enter into a purchase agreement. From a legal standpoint, the City Attorney has reviewed and is satisfied with the terms of the purchase agreement. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 8 of 14 Councilmember Scott said he was excited to see this project move forward, as it will be a great addition to the City adjacent to the golf course. He said this will be the next parcel off the City’s tax rolls, which will result in some great homes that will fit well within the community, and commented about the inclusion of sally ports for golf cart parking. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance to convey real property to M/I Homes of Minneapolis/St. Paul, LLC. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Skogquist thanked the developer for building in Anoka, then asked about next steps. Mr. Borglund outlined the upcoming steps, including the Garfield Road closure, vacation of a portion of the street, replatting of the property with approximately 40 parcels, and working with M/I Homes on the development plan for construction in the spring. 9.5 ORD/Amending Chapter 78 Zoning Code Sec. 78-2 Definitions. (2nd Reading) ORDINANCE Mr. Borglund shared a background report stating that the City Council, at its regular meeting on August 18, 2025, on its first reading and introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 78 Zoning Code Sec. 78-2 Definitions. The City Council reviewed and discussed the amendment and stated no concerns and made no changes to the proposed amendment. The proposed amendments to the definitions noted are intended to provide clarification, and staff has prepared the following amendments: Sec. 78-2. Definitions Garage, Private means an attached or detached accessory building or a portion of the principal building, in any residential zoning district that is designed primarily for parking and storage of vehicles. Garage, public, means any premises, except those described as a private garage, used for the storage or care of power-driven vehicles or where any such vehicles are equipped for operation, repaired or kept for remuneration, hire or sale. Parking ramp means an accessory structure or use comprised of one or more levels or floors used for the storage parking of motor vehicles at, below, or above grade that is open to public use without charge or for a fee. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6, 2025, at its regular scheduled meeting. No members of the public spoke. The Planning Commission unanimously supported approval of the proposed amendments to the City Council with two minor changes within the definition of Garage, Private. The definition being presented to Council includes those changes. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 9 of 14 Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance Amending Chapter 78; Zoning, Article I, Section 78-2 of the Code of the City of Anoka, Minnesota. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.6 RES/Main Street and 7th Avenue Underground Project; Approve and Authorize the Execution of the Grant Contract Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce for the Grid Resiliency Program through FY 2026. RESOLUTION Mr. Vancura shared a background report stating that on August 7, 2025, the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce awarded the City of Anoka $177,194.24 in state funds for the undergrounding of overhead power lines in the area of Main Street between 5th Avenue and 9th Avenue. Circuit 108 has a three-phase overhead feeder line from 5th Avenue to 9th Avenue, south of Main Street to Monroe Street. This line is one of the main electric arteries into downtown Anoka, carrying 2.5 MW of load daily. Completion of this section of feeder line will strengthen the electric grid, enhance redundancy to the grid system, and improve reliability as the new underground lines will be shielded from extreme weather, trees, animals, vehicles, and other avoidable damage. Increasing the cable size will allow for more load and less line loss. In addition, tree trimming costs will be reduced and safety will increase as crews will no longer have to work around the high voltage lines to complete their work assignments. The project will start with conduit being bored underground and finish with AMU crews pulling in and terminating new cable to the service area. He said that if should Council wishes to utilize the state funds for upgrading to underground cable for the Main Street and 7th Avenue Underground Project, the next step is for the City to approve and enter into the grant contract agreement (Contract No. SC# 274715) with the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce. This agreement has been reviewed, and there are no specific objections by the City Attorney. He shared that the estimated total cost of the project would be $880,885, which has been budgeted for the clarified termination of the State requirements, should something happen and funds are gone that AMU would still be required to complete the project. Mayor Skogquist asked how far north this line will be buried and if it will make service more reliable. Mr. Vancura said the line will go all the way and can be piecemealed, but we just have to do the parts now to meet the grant, and then can reallocate depending on more pressing projects with the goal to spread the conduit yet this fall and into 2026. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 10 of 14 Councilmember Rostad thanked staff for finding more grant money to subsidize projects while creating greater efficiencies for an already reliable service, stating this can be extremely hard to do. Mayor Skogquist said it is not easy or inexpensive to do this three-phase project and thanked staff for finding these funds. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to adopt a resolution for the Main Street and 7th Avenue Underground Project; Approve and Authorize the Execution of Grant Contract Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce for the Grid Resiliency Program Through FY 2026. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.7 ORD/Zoning Map Amendment; Rezoning 3601 and 3301 7th Avenue and 649 Garfield Street from R-1 Low Density Residential to Anoka County Rum River Human Services District. (2nd Reading) ORDINANCE Mr. Palmer shared a background report stating this is the second reading of an ordinance that proposes to rezone property from R-1 Low-Density Residential to the Anoka County Rum River Human Services (ACRRHS) district. There have been no changes since the first reading. The boundaries of the ACRRHS district are proposed to be expanded to encompass approximately 77 acres of land north of the existing district, which is currently zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential. Motion by Councilmember Rostad, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment Rezoning Properties from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Anoka County Rum River Human Services District (ACRRHS). Councilmember Weaver said the property just to the north of this parcel is owned by the State and hoped Council would continue to go over this. He said the parcel is on the river and near the high school, and is in an area we’re rezoning, and a definition change will include a correctional facility, and if this moves forward, a jail could result. He commented that the new jail should be relocated to Andover near the Sheriff’s Office and 911 Center, and if it stays in Anoka will be relocated near a new neighborhood. He said this item was on the Planning Commission agenda for consideration of a new parking ramp and asked what Anoka County will do with the current ramp, and felt the jail expansion would become a monstrosity if it remains downtown, and said he won’t be supporting the amendment. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 11 of 14 Councilmember Campbell said the County needs to review their study in light of the law change that the jail can be outside Anoka city limits and can likely be smaller than originally proposed, and if not, then it should be considered to be relocated to Andover, as they already own the land and will be voting no as well. Councilmember Rostad said the amendment was just trying to create consistency in the zoning plan. Mr. Borglund said the Comprehensive Plan guides this area and will affect the parcels at 3301, 3401, and 649, and not the area north. Mayor Skogquist said this is just a zoning amendment to match the Comp Plan and does not intend for a correctional facility in the area, but was just matching the institutional zoning already in place, as that discussion is part of Item 9.8a. Councilmember Weaver agreed but said he has always been concerned about adding Garfield Street and 7th Avenue, and if we do this, we’re removing the parcel from the tax rolls, adding this could result in other institutions as well. Mayor Skogquist clarified that 649 has never been a taxable parcel and has always been institutional, and that what the amendment would do is expand that zone to cover the MRT, the former park and ride, salt and sand, and the expansion of the State Hospital. Councilmember Weaver disagreed, stating the parcel was purchased by the State from immigrant farmers, and his idea of 649 is to place it back on the tax rolls, as it would be in high demand due to its great exposure. He said getting property back on the tax rolls and lowering the proposed levy should be everyone’s priority. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Rostad, and Scott voted in favor. Councilmembers Campbell and Weaver voted nay. Motion carried. 9.8.a. ORD/Zoning Text Amendment to Section 78-2 (Definitions), Adding “Correctional Facility” and Section 78-369(c) Permitted Uses, Adding “Municipal Public Works Maintenance Facility”, (d) Accessory Uses, and (e) Conditional Uses, Adding “Correctional Facility” (2nd Reading) ORDINANCE Mr. Palmer shared a background report stating this is a second reading of the planning efforts related to the proposed Anoka County jail expansion. The Anoka City Council has directed staff to bring forward a zoning text amendment that would allow a “Correctional Facility” by CUP in the Anoka County Rum River Human Services (ACRRHS) District. The amendment also includes a new definition for a “Correctional Facility.” The boundaries of the ACRRHS district September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 12 of 14 are also proposed to be expanded to encompass approximately 77 acres of land north of the existing district, which is currently zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential. The ACRRHS district’s proposed boundary would include a parcel that the City of Anoka owns (i.e., 649 Garfield Street), which has been considered in the past as a potential site for a new public services maintenance facility. Therefore, the text amendment also includes the use of “Municipal public works maintenance facility” as a permitted use in the district and includes uses accessory to a public maintenance facility, such as a salt storage facility and screened outdoor storage. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 22, 2022 recommended approval of both the zoning map amendment and zoning text amendment to the City Council. Councilmember Scott asked if staff received any comments from the posted sign regarding the amendment, then shared comments about how we wished the jail would go somewhere else and worked to change the law to have it located anywhere in the County, and felt that Andover would be better, but that will likely not happen with the current County Commissioners. He said we can’t force where the jail should go, but that this amendment gives us an option to explore somewhere else. He noted the current jail borders seven schools, and the public should decide where the best place for the jail should be, adding downtown is a poor location as it is landlocked. He shared the state didn’t allow a different location in the County, but now the law has changed, which the revised study doesn’t take into account an alternative location, and that this gives us options. Mr. Borglund stated that staff received one contact with the public regarding this amendment, who had general questions. Councilmember Rostad clarified that this will give us a little more local control and noted this is no closer to being resolved, but that we aren’t the ones who will make the ultimate decision. She said we can try to have the jail be located out of the downtown area, but doubts it will be in a newer location in Anoka. Councilmember Campbell said he understands the comments but noted the County hasn’t shown any interest in alternative locations. Councilmember Scott agreed but said the original study prevented the County from looking at other cities and asked why tie our hands by not looking for a better place. Mayor Skogquist, we can’t decide the outcome, but we need to have options, adding that we did get the law changed. He asked if the workhouse or AMRTC would still be allowed and said it is difficult to understand the language, and it will be good to have options available. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance Amending Chapter 78, Article 1, Section September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 13 of 14 78-2 Definitions and Chapter 78, Article V, Division 7. Section 78-369 (C)(D) and Addition of Subsection (E)(1) Anoka County Rum River Human Services (ACRRHS) District of the City of Anoka, Minnesota. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Rostad, and Scott voted in favor. Councilmembers Campbell and Weaver voted nay. Motion carried. 9.8.b. RES/Approving a Summary Publication of Zoning Text Amendment to City Code Section 78-2 and 78-369. RESOLUTION Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to adopt a resolution approving a Summary Publication of Zoning Text Amendment to City Code Section 78-2 and 78-369. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, and Scott voted in favor. Councilmember Weaver voted nay. Motion carried. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. UPDATES AND REPORTS 12.1 Tentative Agenda(s). The Council reviewed tentative agendas. 12.2 Staff and Council Input. Councilmember Weaver asked for an update regarding the meeting with cities on the NorthStar Corridor. Mr. Lee said staff will forward notes from the meeting, but shared that they met with six cities along the line and are working to find common ground on how to approach the process and demolition contract and develop a strategy to see what else can be done with the infrastructure in place for the NorthStar Corridor. Councilmember Weaver said the event trains are busy asked if there was an update on future special event buses. He commented on how the City’s Metropolitan Councilmember hasn’t attended an Anoka meeting in some time, and about how the Met Council is an unelected body. September 2, 2025 (Regular) Page 14 of 14 Mr. Lee confirmed that the topic of special event buses was brought up at the meeting, but it would be unlikely due to current plans. He spoke about the intricate process and how this was originally done by legislators, but now another entity is terminating the NorthStar instead. Mayor Skogquist said discussions need to be held regarding logistics and how this will financially impact the City, as our parking ramp will no longer be ADA accessible, and how the City will have to pay back funds if done. Councilmember Weaver stressed the importance that both Big Lake and St. Cloud being part of these discussions as well. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Skogquist made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time of adjournment: 8:43 p.m. Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Approval Attestation: Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk