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City Council Workshop

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Aug 21, 2026

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Oakdale Reviews Lawn Height Enforcement

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 29, 2026

Council Reviews Long-Term Budget Plans

The City Council reviewed fund summaries, a 2027–2031 capital improvement plan, a 2027–2030 debt levy summary, and budgets for City Hall remodeling and Police Department expansion. The minutes record discussion only and no formal approvals or vote counts.

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Roundabout Supported for Ideal Avenue

The City Council supported a roundabout at Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard, with an estimated Oakdale cost of $430,000 and construction planned for 2029.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Water filtration expansion planning continues

Oakdale’s Water Filtration Plant Expansion is intended to provide residents with PFAS-free, filtered water, and project funds have been set aside. Staff said no final decision on capping unneeded wells is expected until at least early 2028.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Targets Police and City Hall Costs

The council agreed to pursue listed cost-saving changes for the Police/City Hall project, including using Norman brick instead of Roman Maximus brick and exploring lower-cost countertops, lighting, landscaping, and Veterans Memorial options. Funding decisions, including bonding for costs above the $18 million local option sales tax revenue, were deferred to a June 25 special workshop.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Council Reviews 2027 Budget Requests

Oakdale City Council reviewed proposed 2027 revenues and expenditures, salary and benefit estimates, new position requests, special revenue funds, and possible one-time spending.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Rejects Rugby Tournament Permit

The Council determined that a pending permit for a rugby tournament on the pond behind Wild Boar Bar and Grill should not be approved because of safety and environmental concerns.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Sets Recreational Vehicle Rules

The Council directed staff to revise recreational vehicle storage rules to allow up to three recreational vehicles per residential lot year-round, with a 20-foot height limit and an ownership requirement tied to a resident of the property. The Council will consider formal approval of the ordinance on May 26, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Native Right-of-Way Plantings Capped at 18 Inches

The City Council agreed to limit native plantings in Oakdale rights-of-way to 18 inches high, excluding trees, without requiring City staff approval. Plantings may still be removed for safety or maintenance reasons.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Reviews Industrial Development Plans

The council reviewed a proposal for two large-scale light industrial buildings at 7049 4th St. N., described as the first phase of a three-phase development. The minutes do not record final approval of the project.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Reviews Road and Park Plans

The council reviewed four alternatives for the Washington County CSAH 13 (Ideal Avenue) project, including options with turn lanes, a center median, and a roundabout. Staff said the Ideal Avenue and Stillwater Boulevard intersection does not currently meet the threshold for a traffic control device but could in the next few years; no final alternative was identified in the provided minutes.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council sets affordable housing aid terms

The Council agreed to send Oakdale’s entire 2024–2025 Local Affordable Housing Aid allocation to the Washington County Community Development Authority as a lump sum and set a home-improvement loan of up to $10,000 that is forgivable after three years.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council outlines facilities and housing next steps

The City Council agreed to invite the Oakdale Athletic Association to a workshop after its contract is signed, with field-maintenance concerns to inform upcoming Parks Capital Improvement Plan discussions. The Council also supported partnering with Just Deeds and asked staff to review city-owned property deeds for racial covenants. The provided minutes excerpt does not state the final preferred design for the new council chambers or Veterans Memorial relocation.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Refines Parking Restriction Policy

The Council agreed to revise a proposed policy for parking restrictions and street signs, including allowing a majority of abutting property owners, businesses, or tenants to petition for restrictions and having the City pay for signs and pavement markings. Staff will review existing restrictions, define rules for special-use districts, and return with a comprehensive policy for possible formal approval. The Police Department also reported favorable six-month results from its wellness-schedule pilot, including a significant decrease in overtime from callbacks and shift extensions.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Oakdale Reviews Lawn Height Enforcement

Oakdale reviewed its lawn and vegetation rules as long-grass complaints rose from 25 in 2020 to 76 in 2025. Staff reported that the City Attorney advised against using volunteers for enforcement and suggested paid seasonal employees if additional help is needed.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Affordable housing aid headed to grants

The Council preferred using Local Affordable Housing Aid as grants rather than loans. The proposed distribution includes $10,000 First Generation Homebuyer grants, capped at 10% of available funding, and Community Development Block Grant/HOME grants of up to 45%; final agreement terms will return for approval.

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