Oak Park Heights City Council @6pm

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Swearing-in of Mayor Chuck Dhy

Approval of agenda including fireworks sales at Lowe's

Council and staff reports

Water well project updates

Fire advisory commission updates and joint powers discussion

Auto-aid procedures for structure fires

Independence Day staffing and patrol plans

Recycling award presentation

2024 financial audit results

Washington County Attorney office introduction and crime trends

Areas of Interest (5)

Oak Park Heights audits reveal a clean financial opinion but highlight a single instance of non-compliance regarding bid publication laws.
County Attorney reports a significant cultural shift in fleeing-from-police incidents, linking it to the COVID-19 pandemic social impacts.
City utility finances are under scrutiny, with an upcoming rate study planned to address the gap in funding for future capital projects.
Police and fire departments are adopting 'auto-aid' strike packages for structure fires to optimize resource deployment.
Mayor Chuck Dhy takes office, signaling a transition in local municipal leadership.

Votes (1)

Approval of agenda as presented with the addition of fireworks sales and storage at Lowe's

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Notable Quotes (2)

There was one instance of non-compliance, and that relates to contracting and bid laws.
— Rebecca

Financial complianceAudit presentation.

Fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle... it's still too high. The only way you can account for that is it's a cultural shift.
— Kevin Magneson

Crime trendsCrime statistics presentation.

People (4)

Chuck DhyMayor

Sworn in as the new mayor of Oak Park Heights.

1 quote

“I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Minnesota.”

Swearing-in ceremony.

RebeccaAuditor

Presented the 2024 city audit results.

1 quote

“The results of our audit this year are that we issued a clean, unmodified opinion, which is the highest level of assurance.”

Summary of audit results.

Kevin MagnesonWashington County Attorney

Introduced himself to the council and discussed regional crime statistics.

1 quote

“I'm not going to give you any advice. I didn't know what even what the county commissioner did when I started.”

Introduction to the council.

Chief HansenPolice Chief

Provided updates on 4th of July staffing and auto-aid fire procedures.

Places Mentioned

Oak Park Heights, MinnesotaLowe'sDuluthBayportWest LakelandBaytown TownshipWashington CountyStillwaterSt. Croix Crossing bridge

Events & Meetings (5)

Coalition of utility cities meeting (Monday)
Middle St. Croy watershed meeting
League of Minnesota Cities conference in Duluth (two days)
Fire advisory commission meeting (previous week)
City Council meeting

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