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Street Reconstruction Assessments Approved

OakdaleJan 27, 20262 min read

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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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What this means

The approved project will reconstruct designated city streets and charge affected properties through special assessments. The assessments can be paid over 10 years, and financial hardship deferrals may be available through the Finance Department. The Council also approved a police and City Hall expansion, park design work capped at $274,000, and zoning ordinance updates.

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Ordered City Project R2026-01 for 2026 street reconstruction through Resolution 2026-08; approved unanimously.
Adopted a $910,315 special assessment roll for the street reconstruction project through Resolution 2026-09; approved unanimously.
Approved a site plan amendment for the police expansion and City Hall remodel at 1584 Hadley Avenue North, increasing the building from approximately 17,000 square feet to approximately 44,000 square feet, subject to four conditions.
Authorized a contract with LHB, Inc. for final design and construction administration for improvements at Tanners Lake Park, Tower Park, and Golfview Park, not to exceed $274,000; approved 4-1.
Authorized contract amendments that remain within the approved contract amount and individual change orders and purchase orders up to $100,000 within the approved capital improvement budget for the three park projects.
Adopted Ordinance No. 959 and Resolution 2026-10, updating zoning rules for allowed uses, electronic signage, accessory structures, exterior design standards, and application review procedures.
Approved the Pay Equity Implementation Report and Compliance Report for submission.
Appointed a temporary customer service specialist and a probationary police officer, subject to background requirements.

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