City Council Meeting - April 28, 2026

CALL TO ORDER 0:01 ROLL CALL 0:05 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 0:13 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Amended) 0:37 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 0:48 Workshop, April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting, April 14, 2026 OPEN FORUM 6:28 a) Proclamation: Building Safety Month 1:26 b) Proclamation: Mental Health Awareness Month 3:55 CONSENSUS MOTIONS 6:46 a) Request that the City Council approve the temporary on-sale liquor license for Oakdale Summerfest Community Organization for the Summerfest event to be held on the dates of June 26 and June 27, 2026, at the location of Richard Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Avenue North. b) Request that the City Council approve the noise variance for Mr. Billy Xiong for his property at 6310 Stillwater Blvd North on June 20, 2026 for the hours of 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM. c) Request that the City Council approve the janitorial services contract with Cleaning Solution Services and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreement. d) Request that the City Council authorize the City Administrator to sign the quote for the intended purchase as noted from Integrated Protection Systems (IPS) in the amount of $49,677.99. e) Request that the City Council approve an amendment to the Public Works Facility project budget from $31,392,323 to $32,600,000. f) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article IV, Sec.2-36 (c) and per City Personnel Policy PE-031, Section 5.0, that the City Council appoint Sarah Jorgensen as a Seasonal/Temporary Summer Program Preparation Assistant effective April 29, 2026 and ending June 12, 2026 with key provisions as outlined, conditioned on passing all background requirements. g) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article IV, Sec.2-36 (c) and per City Personnel Policy PE-031, Section 5.0, that the City Council appoint Kristina Handt as Temporary Budget Lead, effective April 29, 2026 through June 21, 2026. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 7:11 Environmental Management Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Zabel) Planning Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Severson) Parks and Recreation Commission (met on 4/21/26, Council Liaison Morcomb) 7:15 Tree Board (no meeting, Council Liaison Moore) AWARD OF BIDS 8:11 a) Awarding the Bids for City Projects R2026-01 (2026 Street Reconstruction, including the Greenway Avenue Sidewalk), R2026-02 (2026 Street Overlay), and P2026-03 (Tanners Park South Parking Lot Repaving), Authorizing Construction-Related Engineering Services, and Amending the 2026 Budget (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026-26, Awarding the Bid for City Projects R2026-01 (2026 Street Reconstruction), R2026-02 (2026 Street Overlay), and P2026-03 (Tanners Park South Parking Lot Repaving), Authorizing Construction-related Engineering Services, and Amending the 2026 Budget). (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026-27, Awarding the Bid for Greenway Avenue Sidewalk from Hudson Boulevard to 7th Street N (included as part of City Project R2026- 01) to Park Construction Co. in the amount of $411,626.00). (Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign engineering service contracts with S.E.H. for construction-related engineering services in total amount not to exceed $511,301). STAFF REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 12:19 a) Minnesota Economic Development Foundation Community Internship Grant Acceptance 12:30 (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026-24, Accepting Community Internship Grant Award in the Amount of $2,000 from the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation (MNEDF) to the City of Oakdale). b) Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Recreational Vehicle Storage 13:53 (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 961, Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Oakdale, Chapter 25, Article 25-09, Division 25-09-200, Section 25-09-215 Relating to Recreational Vehicle Storage). (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026-25, Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 961 by Title and Summary). CITY ATTORNEY 16:47 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 16:59 COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 17:10 CLAIMS 28:37 (Recommendation: Approve Claims for the period April 15, 2026 to April 28, 2026 in the amount of $1,858,221.33). ADJOURNMENT 29:03