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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Approves Oakdale Marketplace Settlement

The City Council unanimously approved a mediated settlement agreement involving the City of Oakdale, Oakdale Marketplace, LLC, and Launch Properties, LLC, after a closed session on pending litigation. The minutes do not provide the settlement terms. The Council also approved a $349,544 Willowbrooke Fields construction bid, with a 10% contingency bringing the total to $384,498.40.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Oakdale Secures PFAS Treatment Grants

The Council unanimously accepted $2,409,000 in grants for PFAS testing, removal, and related water-system costs, including $1,929,000 for work involving wells 5, 7, and 9 and $480,000 in additional grant funds. The Council also approved broader retail options at Oakdale Marketplace and authorized bidding for improvements at Tower Park and Golfview Park.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Authorizes Sale of 2026A Bonds

The City Council unanimously authorized the sale of Series 2026A general obligation bonds to help fund 2026 street reconstruction, a Police Department expansion, and a City Hall remodel. The city anticipates selling the bonds on August 13, 2026, subject to established financial parameters.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing Financing

The council unanimously approved up to $17 million in conduit financing for rehabilitation of three existing affordable housing properties and authorization of related agreements. The financing is intended to extend affordability contracts set to expire in 2027 by 15 years; the city will not assume the debt or be financially liable if the borrower defaults.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Approves Police and City Hall Project

Oakdale approved a $22,883,908 guaranteed maximum price adjustment for the second bid package of its Police Department expansion and City Hall remodel, after bids exceeded expectations due largely to rising steel costs and broader economic conditions. The council also adopted changes allowing up to three recreational vehicles per property and increasing the maximum grass height from 6 to 8 inches.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves Settlement and Education Agreement

The City Council unanimously approved a settlement stipulation related to the appeal of the City’s 2025 System Statement and authorized a development agreement for Tierra Encantada’s Marlys Early Education Center. The council also adopted administrative code updates and approved $1,299,247.83 in claims.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Oakdale Awards Street and Sidewalk Projects

The Council awarded contracts for 2026 street reconstruction, street overlay, and Tanners Park parking lot work, with the lowest bid at $6,206,687. It also awarded the Greenway Avenue sidewalk project for $411,626 and authorized up to $511,301 in construction-related engineering services.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves police and City Hall project

The council unanimously approved a $7,940,489 guaranteed maximum price agreement for the Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel project and authorized bids for the next construction package. Construction is expected to start June 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Approves Infrastructure and Housing Actions

The council approved applying for up to $500,000 in outdoor recreation funding for Tanners Lake Park and accepted a $10,000 grant for bicycle racks and repair stations.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Oakdale Advances 2026 Street Projects

The Council approved plans and authorized bids for 2026 street reconstruction, street overlay, Greenway Avenue sidewalk improvements, and Tanners Park South parking lot repaving. It also approved an $86,010 contract amendment for the police expansion and City Hall project.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Oakdale Approves Gold Line Maintenance Agreement

The City Council approved an agreement assigning Oakdale responsibility for maintaining certain Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit infrastructure, including utilities, trails, sidewalks and some stormwater basins; the vote was 4-1, with Mayor Zabel opposed.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Approves Helmo Station Park Plans

The City Council approved final plans and a $1,748,086.68 budget for Helmo Station Park on a 4-0 vote; construction is expected to begin later in 2026. The council also approved a $59,632 fire vehicle purchase, fire policies, a tax-increment financing administrative-cost transfer, and bid-package work for the police expansion and City Hall remodel.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Street Reconstruction Assessments Approved

The City Council unanimously approved a $910,315 assessment roll for the 2026 street reconstruction project. Property owners may prepay without interest by October 15, 2026; unpaid assessments will be added to property taxes beginning in May 2027.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Unclaimed Property Rules Updated

The Council unanimously adopted an ordinance and two policies updating how Oakdale handles unclaimed property to align with state law and allow auction or disposal in certain situations. The City’s outdoor skating rinks and warming houses were also closed until further notice because of poor ice conditions.

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