Anoka City Council

November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 1 of 15 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL ANOKA CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 3, 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: Public Works Director Mark Anderson; Police Chief Andy Youngquist; Assistant City Engineer Ben Nelson; Community Development Director Doug Borglund; Senior City Planner Clark Palmer; City Attorney Scott Baumgartner; and Electric Utility Director Del Vancura. Absent at roll call: None. 3. COUNCIL MINUTES 3.1 October 20, 2025, Regular Meeting. Mayor Skogquist noted corrections needed on Page 14, second paragraph, regarding clarifying the discussion around easements that would be removed when a permanent trail was constructed or other work completed with the development. Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to approve minutes of the October 20, 2025, Regular Meeting as corrected. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. OPEN FORUM 4.1 Proclamation; Stan Nelson Day. Mayor Skogquist said that upon the request of resident Mike Clark, staff is presenting a Proclamation proclaiming November 11, 2025, as Stan Nelson Day in the City of Anoka. This resolution recognizes all the contributions Stan has given to the community and announces and congratulates him on being the oldest living Minnesota WWII Veteran and on celebrating his 105th birthday. He read the proclamation into the record, which Mr. Nelson’s children accepted. November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 2 of 15 Dave and Cheryl Nelson commented about their father’s goal to be the oldest living WWII veteran in the United States, then spoke about his football accolades and how he never missed out on creating sports opportunities for women as well, which was much appreciated and ahead of his time. They thanked the Council on behalf of their brother, as well, who couldn’t attend, then shared more about his coaching and teaching career, and that they will be attending the Minnesota Wild game, where their father will announce the team, and thanked the City for this recognition. A round of applause was offered by the audience. Councilmember Weaver thanked Mr. Clark for bringing this forward and said the history of the Nelson family is so important in Anoka, adding that the entire family supported Anoka High School sports for many years. 4.2 Police Activity Update. Police Chief Andy Youngquist shared that Mr. Nelson coached his father during high school, who recently turned 89, then spoke about recent Halloween events and how impressed he was by everyone who assisted with the Grand Day Parade, including City staff and other agencies. He said the tent events were well- attended with minor incidents overall, then spoke about post-Halloween events that occurred. He shared a press release regarding the closure of the social district after midnight on October 31 due to a significant surge in people coming into the City, including those on six entertainment buses. He shared about long lines at the bars that occurred as a result and overcrowding concerns, and how police directed bar owners to reduce their patron counts, and that shortly after midnight, due to multiple disorderly conduct reports received. He said additional agencies were called to assist with crowd control and that bars were directed to close at 12:15 to ensure no alcohol service occurred, stating the incident was well- managed overall, considering the number of people. OTHER INFORMATION UNDER OPEN FORUM Bill Folkes, business owner in Anoka, shared about a meeting he had with the City Manager and Police Chief, who believed the City does not have a parking problem, then commented about the current parking ordinance and how the City Manager had shared that Anoka will do whatever the business owners want. He spoke about the two parking surveys conducted over the past years, and how over 100 people want to repeal the parking ordinance, and how the survey should have included one more question regarding enforcement in specific areas only. He referred to the current budget that includes two additional police officers for parking enforcement and citation issuance, and how the optics are not good. He said he has been requesting a worksession for the past 13 months, and how the business community feels ignored, and that these new officers will just make matters worse. November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 3 of 15 Senator Jim Abeler, Anoka, said he continued to be impressed with the Anoka community, especially during a time when we’re grasping for hope, and said he was pleased to see Stan Nelson and his family providing an example for Anoka, and how happy he was that he was honored. He thanked Chief Youngquist for his team’s work during Anoka Halloween, then commented on how Anoka works and collaborates well. He spoke about the Northstar train closure and his discussions with the Metropolitan Council and other legislators, and that they will do whatever they can to help Anoka during this process. He said he was glad to have clarification around Anoka owning the parking ramp, but that the elevator and tower are BNSF-owned, and wanted the Council to know they had everyone’s support during negotiations of this closure. Mayor Skogquist said staff is working with the Met Council and BNSF, and that the City has been frustrated with the fast nature of this process, which can lead to mistakes, and that we didn’t want to see demolition occur before we know who owns what and leave the City with a non-functioning ramp, and thanked Senator Abeler for this work. 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 5.1 Public Hearing for the Consideration of Vacating a Portion of Garfield Street West. RES/Vacating a Portion of Garfield Street West. RESOLUTION Assistant City Engineer Ben Nelson shared a background report stating that on August 18, 2025, the City Council held the first reading and introduced an ordinance to approve a purchase agreement for the sale of property known as the Highland Park Redevelopment Site. This site comprises approximately 12 acres located on the west side of Green Haven Golf Course and Event Center. On September 2, 2025, the City Council held the second reading and approved an ordinance authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement for the Highland Park Redevelopment Site. The Council reviewed and discussed the purchase agreement; there were no concerns or changes made to the proposed terms. As a result of the land sale, Garfield Street West will be impacted. Currently, a portion of Garfield Street West is located in a platted right-of-way, which will require vacation before the City’s closing on the property. To evaluate future use and the potential for permanent closure of the road, the City temporarily closed Garfield Street West between Wingfield Avenue and Green Haven Parkway on October 6, 2025. During this closure, no through traffic has been permitted, and warning signage was posted in adjacent neighborhoods to inform motorists accordingly. The trial period has enabled the City to gather public feedback through an online questionnaire, which closed on October 19, 2025, and 83 responses from the public were received. It should be understood that locally collected traffic data over 10 years shows a significant decline in traffic volumes with a total decrease November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 4 of 15 of over 400 vehicles per day or about 60%. In 2016, the Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) was 669 vehicles per day, and today it is only 262 vehicles. Additionally, other considerations for the closure of the road included the following: (1) There are now other safer routes in the City of Anoka. With the completion of Anoka Highway 10 construction, including new frontage road connections and the new parkway on the north side of the highway, drivers can now enjoy faster, safer, and more efficient routes through the city. These improvements have eased congestion, reduced travel times, and enhanced overall accessibility throughout Anoka; (2) If a road is expensive to maintain and sees very low-volume traffic, a closure may be the most cost-effective option. A very low-volume local road is a road that is functionally classified as a local road and has an average daily traffic volume of 400 vehicles per day or less. As mentioned above, today Garfield Street West has an AADT of only 262 vehicles; (3) Future maintenance and reconstruction cost of Garfield Street West is expected to be over $1M. By closing and reducing this cost, this would ensure the most cost- effective use of taxpayer funds; (4) Improves safety at Green Haven Golf Course and Event Center ~ according to the former Golf Course Manager in 2017, during council discussions, “The elimination of a portion of Garfield Street and the addition of a trail connecting from the proposed development along fairway is absolutely fantastic for the course. That would eliminate one of our most dangerous situations of crossing a city street to get from one tee to the next and allow many new prospective customers an easy way to get to the clubhouse”; (5) Eliminates the cut-through traffic concern in the Slab Town neighborhood and aligns with the Greens of Anoka Redevelopment Plan’s public feedback of “Residents in the slab town neighborhood expressed hesitation about the creation of a parkway along the railroad tracks and meandering through the neighborhood, as cut-through traffic and access into the neighborhood are already a significant issue.” and “Residents again voiced concern about what the impacts of an east/west parkway connect would mean for increased traffic through the Highland Park and Slab Town neighborhoods; (6) Goals from the Greens of Anoka Redevelopment Plan were to explore ways to sell City-owned property and ultimately move more tax-exempt land on to the tax rolls as well as to improve the quality of life for residents and to enhance the golf course; (7) Supports the City Council’s goal to develop property owned by the City of Anoka. Ultimately, generating additional revenue to maximize taxable land on the tax rolls; (8) Improves development opportunities for the re-development of the Highland Park area; (9) From an emergency access standpoint, neither the police nor the fire chiefs have concerns about the street closure. There is no current or anticipated need for this roadway to service emergency response routes. Mr. Nelson said at the October 20, 2025, City Council discussion was held on the temporary closure of Garfield Street West and the long-term closure of the street where two options were provided for consideration: Option “A” – Leave the temporary closure of Garfield Street West in place as a permanent road closure and proceed with the vacation of Garfield Street West; and Option “B” – As part of the Developer Agreement, continue the process to vacate Garfield Street West, including language that allow for the street to remain open until April 2026, following the November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 5 of 15 sale of the land. The April 2026 date is due to the developer beginning the removals and mass grading of the Highland Park Redevelopment Site. Council made a motion to set a public hearing date of November 3, 2025, to vacate a portion of Garfield Street West, leave temporary closure of Garfield Street West in place until Council discussion at the public hearing and directed staff to communicate with M/I Homes of Minneapolis about a temporary trail/pathway through the proposed development until a permanent trail is constructed with the reconfiguration of Green Haven Golf Course & Event Center. City staff met with M/I Homes of Minneapolis to discuss a proposed trail through the planning development, which would connect the existing bituminous of Garfield Street to Green Haven Parkway. To address concerns with golf balls potentially striking the new homes, the lots have been shifted to the south, located outside of the golf ball danger zone/hazard area, eliminating the possibility of a trail through any of the 31 lots fronting the golf course. Now, a new trail is proposed to extend from the southernmost cul-de-sac on the private drive, connecting to the City’s existing bituminous trail along the parkway. Staff also revisited the 2021 road alignment concepts for a trailway connection along the north side of the golf course, developed when the City was actively pursuing the property acquisition within the Highland Park neighborhood. The revised concept incorporates a trail alignment as proposed by Jon Schmenk Design, which was recently presented to the City Council. The estimated construction cost of the new trailway is $565,000. It should be noted that the Council could consider a hybrid option in which a new trailway is built before the reconfiguration of the golf course. The reconfiguration may begin in 2027, pending the City Council’s direction. The proposed trailway connection would be from the Anoka Golf Maintenance Building’s driveway to Green Haven Parkway. Construction would include a new 12-foot wide bituminous trailway on the golf course property, running along the BNSF right- of-way and tying into the existing Garfield Street West. The street would be narrowed to 12 feet to serve as a trailway up to the driveway of the Anoka Golf Maintenance Building. Option “C” – Hybrid of Options “A” or “B” along with a new trail connection along the BNSF railroad. Whether initiated by the Council or by petition from the abutting owners, the City must conduct a public hearing to solicit public input on the proposed vacation before granting a street vacation. At the hearing, interested persons may voice their concerns or input whether or not they are in favor of the said street vacation. The written notice of the hearing with a draft resolution was mailed on October 22, 2025, to all property owners within 350 feet of the proposed vacation. Additionally. Notice was published in the City’s official newspaper. If the Council desires to have a bituminous trail along the north side of the golf course, staff would recommend funding this trailway by revenue generated by selling the Highland Park Redevelopment Site. It is recommended that the Mayor open the public hearing to receive any concerns or input from the public, close the public hearing, and conduct a City Council discussion. Next, it is recommended to move to Item 9.1 forward to conduct a City Council discussion, including the long-term closure of Garfield Street West, and provide direction to staff on the City Council’s preferred option. Lastly, it is November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 6 of 15 recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution from Item 9.1, Vacating a Portion of Garfield Street West. Mayor Skogquist opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Jeff and Kelly Nelson, 2827 Wingfield Avenue, would like to see the temporary closure remain and deter people from turning around in their driveway. Then spoke about the cul-de-sac location and asked how the City would differentiate between turning around and going to the maintenance facility, especially in the dark, and suggested the cul-de-sac be located after the maintenance facility. Mr. Nelson said the location was chosen so people could see the dead end at the end of the road and not after the curve, and that there may be a gate and driveway after the cul-de-sac. Jeff Nelson said if we’re keeping it open for a pathway, there will have to be some type of space provided. Matt Nelson, 210 Pleasant Avenue, shared concerns about higher-speed traffic in the neighborhood for his children and said the road was just repaved and assessed for $8,000, and that more traffic will make the area worse for speed, and that he didn’t want to see the road having to be repaved again due to this increased traffic. Tara Olson, 2603 Wingfield Avenue, said she appreciated the quietness of the neighborhood without buses and traffic, then shared her disappointment that staff had redirected buses to their neighborhood. She said there were many pedestrians in the neighborhood and appreciated the closure and hoped there would be a trail connection at some point. Being no further input, Mayor Skogquist closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. NOTE: Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to move Item 9.1 up to this point in the agenda. Vote taken. Motion carried. Councilmember Weaver said he saw photos of tire tracks around the Bolduc building, which were likely from staff reviewing the site, and said he was in favor of a trail connection. He said he understood M&I’s concern about leaving this closed, as it was working as a trial now, and that we can discuss this further in the spring about making the connection work. Councilmember Scott said the vacation was appropriate and that Option C would be the best long-term and, reduce the cost of the trail, and help with private golf carts, bikers, and pedestrians get around the golf course. He said the neighborhood is quiet and provides great walkability, and saving drivers a few November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 7 of 15 minutes is not enough of a reason, adding that the alternative would result in a very long way around for non-vehicle transportation. Councilmember Campbell said he favored Option C with the trail and liked not opening the road and then closing it again, adding the feedback supports closing now and letting people get used to it. Councilmember Rostad agreed. Mayor Skogquist said he agreed with Option C and liked the addition of a non- vehicular trail, then asked if we could consider creating a 12-foot-wide trail as part of Green Haven work and not lose the connection. He said we could do an end-around that was less money and asked staff to consider other options. Councilmember Weaver said he liked the trail but didn’t want to spend money twice, stating there will be lots of grading happening to create this property and that we shouldn’t interfere with that plan. Mayor Skogquist said he wasn’t referring to work on M&I property but on City- retained property as an option for consideration. Mr. Lee suggested staff return with options for trailway connections for consideration in a month or so that could create a more bikeable/walkable plan around Green Haven with a possible trail on the south side. Motion by Councilmember Weaver, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to adopt a resolution vacating a portion of Garfield Street West as outlined in Option C, with the consideration of a new trailway connection along BNSF Railroad between Green Haven Parkway and Anoka Golf Maintenance Building. Councilmember Scott noted the road will still be in place and used by bicyclists and pedestrians even during grading, and supported saving money where we can and would consider other options presented by staff. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to approve Items 6.1 through 6.5 of the Consent Agenda. 6.1 Verified Bills. 6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars. 6.3 Issuance of a Massage Business License for Restore Therapy, LLC, 229 Jackson Street, Suite 105, Anoka. November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 8 of 15 6.4 Issuance of a Massage Therapist License for Jianbi Sheldon of Restore Therapy, LLC, 229 Jackson Street, Suite 105, Anoka. 6.5 Recommended Approval of an LG240B Bingo Permit; Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Bingo Event at Anoka American Legion on December 13, 2025. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS None. 8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATION None. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1 RES/Vacating a Portion of Garfield Street West. ACTED UPON AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING 9.2 RES/Trunk Highway 47 Corridor and BNSF Grade Separation Project; Supporting Pursuit of Local Road Improvement Grant Program Funding. RESOLUTION Mr. Nelson shared a background report stating that at the April 22, 2024, City Council worksession discussion occurred about the leadership and next steps, including a proposed path moving forward on the responsibilities/roles of the City of Anoka and State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the Hwy 47 (Ferry Street) and BNSF Crossing Project were discussed. The consensus of the Councilmembers was for the City to proceed as lead agency in this project, which would then be combined with the City-led Highway 47 Corridor Improvements Project from north of Garfield Street to Bunker Lake Boulevard, for which the City had previously established itself as the lead agency. The City- led Trunk Highway 47 Corridor and BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project is for the improvements along Highway 47, extending north from U.S. Highway 10 at Pleasant Street (CR 30) to Bunker Lake Boulevard (CSAH 116). The project limits consist of both the Highway 47 BNSF Grade Separation Project, which was initiated by the MnDOT in 2015, and the Highway 47 Corridor Improvements Project, which was initiated by the City of Anoka in 2017. The Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) was established by the Minnesota legislature in 2002 and is defined in Minnesota Statutes Section §174.52. The program provides funding assistance to local agencies for construction, reconstruction, or November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 9 of 15 reconditioning projects. The LRIP is administered by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) State Aid for Local Transportation Division. Pursuant to the Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 69, Article 1, Section 16, Subdivision 4, authorized $102M in general obligation bonds for LRIP eligible local projects. The legislature appropriated $47,000,000 in general obligation (GO) bonds in Laws of Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session, Chapter 15, Article 1, Section 14, Subdivision 2. LRIP Grants may be used to fund local roads that have a regional significance or have a non-trunk highway component shared with a trunk highway project that has local costs. Criteria for LRIP project selection include: regional significance; governing agency and public/private party support; expected useful life of at least 10 years; and ability to address transportation deficiencies and/or improve safety on the local road. The LRIP provides funding only for capital construction costs; funds may not be used for right-of-way acquisition, engineering. An excellent candidate for the LRIP Grant Program is a portion of the local roads along TH 47 (St. Francis Boulevard) for the City’s Trunk Highway 47 Corridor and BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project. The project will include improvements to Coolidge Street, Dunham Drive, Garfield Street, Martin Street, McCann Avenue, McKinley Street, Pleasant Avenue, State Street, and Wilson Street. The proposed corridor improvements will reduce severe and fatal crashes, enhance operational efficiencies, relieve congestion, and decrease emergency response time. Additional benefits include increased safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by providing a multi-use trail connection. The project directly addresses MnDOT-mandated road closures (cul-de-sacs), supports economic growth in the Anoka Enterprise Industrial Park, and upgrades pedestrian accommodations to meet modern accessibility standards. Together, these improvements support and promote long-term regional mobility, economic vitality, and multimodal safety. Supporting Pursuit - As part of the application process, the local agency is required to submit a signed resolution stating that the agency is requesting funding from MnDOT through the LRIP and to document the funding commitments. And if awarded, the City of Anoka will be required to enter into a grant agreement to utilize these funds as part of the awarding process. Authorized Representatives – It is recommended that city staff be appointed as the designated agent (authorized representative) to execute agreements as necessary to satisfy said funding. The authorized representative for the City of Anoka retains the authority to execute any amendment related to the project. To ensure successful project completion, it’s recommended that the City Council designate Greg Lee and Ben Nelson or their successors as the authorized representatives. The preliminary project cost for the project is $90M, with $43M in committed funding to date. The LRIP Grant could fund the construction costs for the local road elements of the project. The City of Anoka is requesting $1,500,000 through this solicitation, and no local fund match is required by the City. It should be understood, the LRIP bond funds may not be used for right-of-way acquisition, engineering, public or private utilities, work on trunk highways, or standalone enhancement projects. The City would be 100% responsible for the engineering and professional services associated with the proposed project, which is typically November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 10 of 15 around 10% of the construction cost. He shared the project schedule with completion in 2029. Councilmember Rostad thanked Mr. Nelson and staff for continuing to identify funding for projects such as these, as they were difficult to obtain but important to taxpayers. Councilmember Scott said he liked the collaboration of multiple funding sources for these projects and access and a dedicated left-turn lane to go north on Ferry Street, adding that concerns from the Garfield Street vacation should be alleviated by this project. Mayor Skogquist complimented Mr. Nelson for finding these great funding opportunities. Mr. Nelson said staff learned from Anoka County during the Highway 10 project the importance of applying for everything the City would be eligible for, as it can go a long way at the Capitol as part of other funding, including the Dam project. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to adopt a resolution for Trunk Highway 47 Corridor and BNSF Grade Separation Project; Supporting Pursuit of Local Road Improvement Grant Program Funding. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 9.3 ORD/Amending Chapter 54, Article VIII: Display of Flags or Similar Objects or Displays on City-Owned Property. (1st Reading) Community Development Director Doug Borglund Lee shared a background report stating that the City Council at its regular scheduled worksession meeting on October 27, 2025, discussed the proposed amendment to Chapter 54 Streets, Sidewalks and other Public Places, Article VIII. Display of Flags or Similar Objects or Displays on City-owned property. The City Council agreed with the following proposed amendment, as noted below, and directed staff to bring the amendment forward for first reading. Sec. 54-363. Display of flags or similar objects or displays on City property. (c) No person shall display or place upon any City property any flag, artwork, sign, or similar objects or displays not otherwise authorized by the city as an expression of government speech. For this Section, the use of water-soluble chalk on horizontal City property surfaces exposed to the elements, intended to mark such areas for less than 24 hours and that can be completely and easily removed with non-pressurized water, shall not constitute a violation of this Section. Further, staff is recommending that the City Council consider amending the name of Article VIII. Display of Flags or Similar Objects or Displays on City-Owned Property and change it to the following as noted November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 11 of 15 below: Article VIII. Private Displays of Flags or Similar Objects or Displays on City-Owned Property and City Flag Protocol. Mayor Skogquist noted the first reading addressed a typo regarding half-mast. Councilmember Scott said this topic was well-discussed and understood the intent of the entire chapter for residents and visitors regarding flag display and chalking. He referred to other cities addressing this topic, including Northfield, and how Anoka still wants to build community through chalk display, and how we have now created a better solution that was within the spirit of the ordinance, but allowed chalking sidewalks. Councilmember Campbell said this was a simple change that protected property from damage but allowed for First Amendment rights. Mr. Baumgartner also noted first reading should include the spelling correction of protocol. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to hold first reading of an ordinance Amending Chapter 54; Article VIII. Displays of Flags or Similar Objects or Displays on City-Owned Property of the Code of the City of Anoka, Minnesota, as corrected. Mayor Skogquist said he was on the Council at the time the ordinance was originally adopted, and he had made his points during that time and was pleased with the update. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Skogquist, Councilmembers Campbell, Rostad, Scott, and Weaver voted in favor. Motion carried. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS 11.1 Adopting Code of Conduct Policy. Mr. Lee shared a background report stating that previously, the City Council developed a working group consisting of Councilmember Rostad, City Manager Greg Lee, Attorney Scott Baumgartner, and Assistant City Manager Amy Oehlers to meet and develop proposed policies relating to a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. The original draft of the Code of Ethics policy was reviewed by the City Council at the May 27, 2025, worksession. Staff solicited comments from Councilmembers, Board and Commissioners members, and Attorneys Scott Lepak and Scott Baumgartner. Many of the comments from Board and Commission members were around the length of a single Code of Ethics Policy, November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 12 of 15 and also the existing signature page that members would sign, which essentially would be agreeing to the policy, or members had the option to refuse to sign the previous Code of Ethics document. The working group decided it would be more appropriate to separate the documents into two documents, one being a Code of Conduct Policy and the other a Code of Ethics Policy. At the worksession on October 27, 2025, the Council reviewed the draft policy, made some minor changes, and directed staff to send out the draft to the Board and Commission members, offering them the opportunity to submit comments or attend this meeting. If a member chooses not to sign that document, it would be noted in the file their refusal to sign, but they have been given a copy of this policy. Should the Council adopt this policy, it would be sent to all Elected Officials and all Board and Commission members who are serving as of January 1, 2026. This policy will be given to all future Elected Officials and appointed Board and Commission members. Councilmember Scott thanked staff for providing the redline versions for transparency. Councilmember Rostad thanked staff for the collaboration, feedback, and good conversation around these topics and the working feedback provided. Mayor Skogquist said there were many good comments shared with new ideas, including input from board and commission members. He said these policies had not been updated for 17 years and that times have changed, and thanked staff and Councilmember Rostad for blending the goals of all. He stressed that all Councilmembers understood these policies regarding how we’re supposed to treat each other and staff, and the need to keep a good organization in place and be professional and not focused on individuals. Motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Scott, to adopt the Code of Conduct Policy as presented. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 11.2 Adopting Code of Ethics Policy. Mr. Lee shared a background report stating as with what was stated in the memo for the Code of Conduct Policy, the working group met and developed this proposed Code of Ethics Policy. At your worksession on October 27, 2025, the Council reviewed the draft policy, made some minor changes, and directed staff to send out the draft to the Board and Commission members, offering them the opportunity to submit comments or attend this meeting. It should be noted that this policy also includes a signature page; however, the signature page is only an acknowledgement that the member has received a copy of the policy. If a member chooses not to sign that document, it would be noted in the file their refusal to sign, but that they have been given a copy of this policy. Should the Council November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 13 of 15 adopt this policy, it would be sent to all Elected Officials and all Board and Commission members who are serving as of January 1, 2026. This policy will be given to all future Elected Officials and appointed board and commission members. Councilmember Campbell thanked the working group for listening to suggestions and felt this policy was clear, concise, and fair. Councilmember Weaver thanked everyone for their work, but shared one concern regarding the need to include a section on social media and the ability for members to silence their critics online, and for that reason, would not be supporting this policy. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to adopt the Code of Conduct Ethics policy as presented. Vote taken. All ayes; Councilmember Weaver voted nay. Motion carried. 11.3 Adopting City Mission Statement. Mr. Lee shared a background report stating that when the previous Code of Ethics draft policy was submitted to the Council at the May 27, 2025, worksession, it included a City Mission Statement. Mission Statements are typically a stand-alone document and not part of adopted policy. Therefore, the previously submitted City Mission Statement is being presented to you for your approval. If adopted, it would be appropriate for this Mission Statement to be publicized on our City website. Mr. Lee read the mission statement into the record. Motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to adopt the City Mission Statement as presented. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 11.4 Adopting City Vision Statement. Mr. Lee shared a background report stating that when the previous Code of Ethics draft policy was submitted to the Council at the May 27, 2025, worksession, it included a City Vision Statement. The same as Mission Statements, Vision Statements are typically a stand-alone document and not part of the adopted policy. Therefore, the previously submitted City Vision Statement is being presented to you for approval. If adopted, it would be appropriate for this Vision Statement to be publicized on our City website. Mr. Lee read the vision statement into the record. Mayor Skogquist thanked the working group for including the term quality of life, as that is very important. November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 14 of 15 Motion by Mayor Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Rostad, to adopt the City Vision Statement as presented. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 12. UPDATES AND REPORTS 12.1 Tentative Agenda(s). The Council reviewed tentative agendas. 12.2 Staff and Council Input. Councilmember Weaver asked if staff had identified funding to provide the $43,000 needed to demolish the Bolduc building. Mr. Lee said the staff has identified this funding and will bring the item forward for Council approval to amend the budget and schedule the work. Councilmember Scott thanked staff for relocating the no-parking sign on 5th Avenue that was blocking the dynamic speed sign. Chief Youngquist said the covert device was in place for a week and that staff will update the Council on the results, adding that the grant has expired. Councilmember Campbell asked when the J-barriers on Jackson Street will be removed. Mr. Lee said the barriers will be removed on November 15 as agreed to by business owners and staff. Councilmember Weaver said he hoped there could be a better plan put in place next year for these barriers, as they don’t provide much curb appeal for the social district. Mayor Skogquist said he received a suggestion from a resident for a community competition to support ACBC Food Shelf and suggested challenging Coon Rapids from November 10-21, and asked that staff work on the details. Councilmember Weaver suggested the idea also be shared with local bar owners. 13. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Scott made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting. Councilmember Rostad seconded the motion. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time of adjournment: 8:27 p.m. Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. November 3, 2025 (Regular) Page 15 of 15 Approval Attestation: Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk