What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.
Meeting administration
The meeting was called to order, the agenda was amended to move recycling bulb and tire vendor items from consent to New Business, there were no public forum speakers, and the meeting later adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Agenda: 1, 2, 11. Motions: M1, M16. Speakers: Mayor Hybben, Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville.
Consent agenda approvals
Council approved the consent agenda as amended, including July meeting minutes, claims and treasurer reports, acceptance of a tent donation, a CenterPoint Energy grant, the final Baugh Street JPA, a Nowthen Lions Night to Unite donation, the second quarter financial report, and purple lights for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Agenda: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3h, 3i, 3j. Motions: M2. Speakers: Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville.
2025 Overlay Project resident mailing
Staff presented the mailing sent to affected residents for the 2025 Overlay Project and noted work was beginning that week; no further council discussion occurred.
Agenda: 4a. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Mayor Hybben.
Fire Department July report and turnout gear
Chief Miller reported 21 July fire calls and said the new tanker was expected soon; he also reported that five firefighters coming off probation would receive fitted turnout gear costing $19,570 from existing budget savings.
Agenda: 5a. Speakers: Chief Miller, Council Member Breyen.
Sheriff report and 2026 law enforcement contract
Lieutenant Bangerter presented the July sheriff report, including 145 calls for service, Bar None incidents, fraud reports, and other notable calls; Council then approved the 2026 law enforcement contract with Attorney Ruppe's amendments on consultation before major scheduling changes, health insurance savings, and indemnification.
Agenda: 6a, 6b. Motions: M3. Speakers: Lieutenant Bangerter, Attorney Ruppe, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Glaser.
Wood Duck Haven 2nd Addition
Council received the planning update and approved Resolution 2025-81 for Wood Duck Haven 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat, with the packet conditions addressing driveway/wetland issues, easements, title review, fees, septic review, and recording deadlines.
Agenda: 7a, 7b. Motions: M4. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Glaser.
Rademacher Companies concept plan
Council reviewed a non-binding concept plan for 11 lots and 2 outlots in the Rural Residential Transition area, discussed road connectivity and the background of the area's minimum lot size, and took no formal action.
Agenda: 7c. Speakers: Council Member Rainville.
Administrator update: Night to Unite, parks, and Jasper Street
The Administrator reported a successful Night to Unite event with more than 200 attendees, new park equipment orders, and upcoming Jasper Street repair work to be coordinated with the 2026 overlay project.
Agenda: 8a, 8b, 8c. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Rainville.
223rd Street and Baugh crosswalk request
After reviewing a student's request and Anoka County's safety concerns about speed, lighting, and rural road conditions, Council agreed not to install the requested crosswalk and Mayor Hybben said he would thank the student for her letter.
Agenda: 9a. Speakers: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Breyen.
Twin Lakes Park kayak rental vendor
Council reviewed Rent.Fun's proposed kayak rental kiosk and optional game kiosk, discussed cost recovery and insurance concerns, and agreed to receive and file the information without moving forward.
Agenda: 9b. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Mayor Hybben, Attorney Ruppe, Council Member Rainville.
Minnesota Round Dance Council Town Hall fee adjustment
Council approved Resolution 2025-82 allowing the Minnesota Round Dance Council to use the Historic Town Hall at a reduced nightly rate, with one dissenting vote based on concerns about precedent.
Agenda: 9c. Motions: M5. Speakers: Doug Brodeen, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Glaser.
Data Practices Policy
Council approved a Data Practices Policy for the personnel policy, including a $20 flat data search fee and a $0.25 per-page paper copy charge.
Agenda: 9d. Motions: M6. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Swenson.
Dog licensing
Because compliance was low and enforcement value was limited, Council voted to end dog licensing and directed staff to remove dog licensing references from City ordinances.
Agenda: 9e. Motions: M7. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Swenson, Lieutenant Bangerter, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Glaser.
Employee dress code
Council approved dress code amendments to the personnel policy on a 3-2 vote, with the adopted motion excluding T-shirts as acceptable office attire.
Agenda: 9f. Motions: M8. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, Mayor Hybben.
SolarApp+ grant through Baseline
Council approved Resolution 2025-83 to apply for a SolarApp+ grant through Baseline, with the packet describing a $5,000 setup fee payable from grant funds and potential total incentive eligibility of $10,000.
Agenda: 9g. Motions: M9. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville.
City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney RFP
Council directed staff to draft and issue an RFP for City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney services as a periodic review of professional service contracts, while noting the action was not based on dissatisfaction with current counsel.
Agenda: 9h. Motions: M10. Speakers: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Rainville, Attorney Ruppe, Council Member Swenson.
City office hours
Council voted to change public office hours from the prior 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Agenda: 9i. Motions: M11. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Mayor Hybben, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser.
Recycling bulb and tire vendor changes
After moving the bulb and tire vendor changes from consent to New Business, Council approved Resolutions 2025-77 and 2025-78 to change recycling vendors for tires and fluorescent bulbs, with future resident fees expected to return in the fee schedule review.
Agenda: 3f, 3g. Motions: M12. Speakers: Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville.
Zoning ordinance update
Council selected Collaborative Planning for the zoning ordinance update and directed staff to identify funding sources, after comparing Collaborative Planning's proposal with WSB's higher-cost proposal and discussing possible use of building improvement funds.
Agenda: 10a. Motions: M13. Speakers: Attorney Ruppe, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Rainville, Mayor Hybben.
Administrative staffing and City Clerk employment
Council approved administrative job descriptions, approved Natalie Johnson's City Clerk employment agreement as amended, and approved Resolution 2025-84 appointing Johnson as the City's responsible authority.
Agenda: 10b, 10c. Motions: M14, M15, M16. Speakers: Interim City Administrator Johnson, Council Member Glaser, Attorney Ruppe, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Rainville, Council Member Breyen, Mayor Hybben.