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Council Authorizes Sale of 2026A Bonds

OakdaleJun 23, 20262 min read

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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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What this means

The resolution allows the city to move forward with borrowing for major street, police, and City Hall projects. A pricing committee made up of the City Administrator and Finance Director may approve the bond sale if it stays within the council-approved financial limits. The council also approved $49,248 for new water meters and transmitters.

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Authorized the sale of Series 2026A general obligation improvement, sales tax, and capital improvement bonds for 2026 street reconstruction, a Police Department expansion, and a City Hall remodel; established financial parameters and a pricing committee.
Approved the purchase of new water meters and transmitters from Ferguson Waterworks for $49,248.
Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Employee’s Union, Local 197, regarding Behavioral Health Unit office assignment premium pay.
Appointed Leif Gustafson as a full-time probationary Street Maintenance Worker, effective on or after June 24, 2026, subject to background requirements.
Approved a conditional use permit for a 920-square-foot oversized accessory building at 6966 40th Street North, with conditions.
Approved a site plan amendment for The Energy Conservatory at 403 Hayward Avenue North, allowing a new 1,140-square-foot detached training and testing building, with conditions.
Accepted a $1,500 donation from Larry and Vickey Eberhard of the Eberhard Group with Keller Williams to sponsor the Oakdale Nature Preserve 5K.
Proclaimed July as Park and Recreation Month and July 17 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day.
Appointed Kristina Handt as Temporary Budget Lead and approved appointments to city advisory boards.

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