City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026

CALL TO ORDER 0:04 ROLL CALL 0:09 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 0:18 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 0:41 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 0:54 Workshop, May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting, May 12, 2026 OPEN FORUM 3:45 a) Proclamation: International Firefighters’ Day and Emergency Medical Services Week 1:37 CONSENSUS MOTIONS 4:03 a) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter a professional services contract between the City of Oakdale and HKGi, for an amount not to exceed $165,000, for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. b) Request that the City Council reschedule the City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting from August 11, 2026, to August 12, 2026. c) Request that the City Council approve the noise variance requested by Zachery Raven on behalf of Washington County for a maximum of three consecutive days from 7 PM to 5 AM until project completion by June 20, 2026, within the designated project area. d) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Workplace Solutions Cooperative Agreement with Cintas effective June 1, 2026. e) Request that the City Council approve the charitable gambling via bingo for Oakdale Athletic Association for their bingo fundraiser to be held on the dates of June 26 and June 27, 2026, at the Oakdale Summerfest event, located at Richard Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Avenue North. f) Request that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Oakdale and Washington County for engineering design MPCA grant-eligible costs for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 13 trail segment. g) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 4, Sec.2-36 (c) that the City Council appoint the above listed as Seasonal/Temporary Summer Recreation Youth Program Instructors, effective on or after June 3, 2026, conditioned on passing all background requirements. h) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 4, Sec.2-36 (c) that the City Council appoint the above listed as Seasonal/Temporary Outdoor Maintenance, effective on or after May 27, 2026, conditioned on passing all background requirements. i) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 4, Sec.2-36 (c) that the City Council appoint Clay Natvig and Grant Kalka as full-time probationary Police Officers effective on or after May 27, 2026, at a rate of pay consistent with the City base pay schedule, conditioned on passing all background requirements. j) Request per City of Oakdale Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 4, Sec.2-36 (c) that the City Council appoint Jessica Damm as full-time probationary Human Resources Generalist effective on or after May 27, 2026, at a rate of pay consistent with the City base pay schedule, conditioned on passing all background requirements. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 6:07 Environmental Management Commission (met on 5/18/26, Council Liaison Zabel) 6:11 Planning Commission (no meeting, Council Liaison Severson) Parks and Recreation Commission (met on 5/19/26, Council Liaison Morcomb) 6:16 Tree Board (no meeting, Council Liaison Moore) STAFF REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6:47 a) Amendments to the Management of Turf Grass and Vegetation Ordinance 6:51 (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 963, Amending the Code of Ordinances for the City of Oakdale, Chapter 24, relating to the Management of Turf Grass and Vegetation). (Recommendation: Waive reading and adopt Resolution 2026-30, Authorizing Publication of Ordinance No. 963 by Title and Summary). (Motion requires a 4/5 majority vote). b) Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for Recreational Vehicle Storage 10:01 (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). (Requires a 4/5 majority vote). CITY ATTORNEY 13:33 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 13:43 a) Approval of Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel Owner Change Order for Bid Package #2 Guaranteed Maximum Price Adjustment (Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the Owner Change Order #001 dated May 20, 2026 for Bid Package #2 Guaranteed Maximum Price Agreement Adjustment for the Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel Project in the amount of $22,883,908.00.). COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 16:11 CLAIMS 21:29 (Recommendation: Approve Claims for the period May 13, 2026 to May 26, 2026 in the amount of $2,810,190.96). ADJOURNMENT 21:54