City Council Meeting - October 28, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Approval of agenda and minutes

Certification of delinquent utility and inactive accounts

Recognition of First Responders Day

Consensus motions

Donation to Open Cupboard food shelf

Advisory board reports: EMC, Parks and Recreation

Ownership and maintenance agreement for Fourth Street bridge

Police grant for license plate readers

Comprehensive utility rate study contract

Council presentations and community announcements

Approval of bills and claims

Preliminary consideration of allegations against city employee Bob Banick

Votes (6)

Approve agenda as amended

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adopt resolution 2025-97 certifying outstanding delinquent utility and inactive accounts

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve consensus motions A through I

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve donation to Open Cupboard food shelf

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Mayor Zabel · Seconded by Unspecified

Authorize execution of ownership/maintenance agreement for Bridge 82817

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Adopt resolution 2025-98 accepting Minnesota Auto Theft Grant funds

AdoptedVoice vote

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

I'd like to brag to every mayor that I meet that we will stack up our teams against theirs any day of the week because they are truly the gold standard.

Mayor Zabel
First Responders DayRecognizing Oakdale's first responders.

The 42 million Americans that will be cut off from that program starting November 1st because the federal government frankly has refused to do their job.

Mayor Zabel
Open Cupboard donationCommenting on SNAP benefit cuts.

People (5)

Mayor ZabelMayor

Presiding over the Oakdale City Council meeting.

Jake FosterAssistant City Administrator

Presenting the utility rate study contract.

Bob BanickCity Employee

Facing allegations/charges to be heard in a closed session.

Places Mentioned

Oakdale, MinnesotaWashington CountyFourth Street bridge over 694Fire Station 2, 6633 15th Street NorthTartan High SchoolOak room

Events & Meetings (6)

  • October 28th, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
  • October 14th, 2025: Workshop meeting minutes
  • October 14th, 2025: Regular meeting minutes
  • November 15th, 2025: Deadline for delinquent utility payments
  • October 31st, 2025: Halloween event at Fire Station 2
  • November 4th, 2025: Election Day

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2025-97

Certifying outstanding delinquent utility and inactive accounts to Washington County.

2025-98

Accepting Minnesota Auto Theft Grant funds ($12,195) for license plate readers.

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City Council Meeting - October 28, 2025 - Oakdale Recorder