City Council Meeting - January 14, 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Oath of office for council members Carrie Moore and Gary Severson
Approval of meeting minutes for December 10, 2024
Recognition of Troop 580
PUD amendment for 3M Imation pylon sign
Proclamation of national law enforcement appreciation day
Recognition of outgoing advisory commissioners
2025 Council liaison and acting mayor appointments
Conditional use permit for dental workshop at 4066 Goodwin Avenue North
2025 City legislative priorities
Prescription drug drop-off box announcement
City rink operating hours and conditions
Metro Micro transit service launch
Christmas tree disposal program
Approval of claims rosters for December and January
Areas of Interest (5)
- Oakdale City Council welcomes two new members, Carrie Moore and Gary Severson, to the dais.
- City approves 2025 legislative priorities, focusing on LGA funding and infrastructure support.
- 3M Imation campus granted zoning flexibility for a 50-foot pylon sign near I-694.
- City Hall installs a new prescription drug drop-off box following years of advocacy.
- Review of the $8 million claims roster highlights significant debt service obligations for the city.
Votes (4)
Approve agenda as amended
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Adopt ordinance number 943 regarding 3M Imation PUD
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Adopt resolution 2025-01 for dental workshop CUP
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Approve 2025 legislative priorities
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Notable Quotes (2)
Oakdale is incredibly fortunate to have the finest Police Department in the entire State led by Chief Newton.
In partnership with Washington County we now have a prescription drug drop off box here at City Hall.
People (6)
Carrie MooreCouncil MemberSworn in as a new council member; former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sworn in as a new council member; former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Gary SeversonCouncil MemberSworn in as a new council member; former member of the Economic Development Commission.
Sworn in as a new council member; former member of the Economic Development Commission.
Kevin ZellerMayorLeads the council meetings and administrative reports.
Leads the council meetings and administrative reports.
Andy GsofCommunity Development DirectorPresented the 3M Imation PUD amendment and the dental workshop conditional use permit.
Presented the 3M Imation PUD amendment and the dental workshop conditional use permit.
Jake FosterAssistant City AdministratorPresented the 2025 legislative priorities.
Presented the 2025 legislative priorities.
Chris VulkarCity AdministratorAdministered the oath of office and oversees city administrative functions.
Administered the oath of office and oversees city administrative functions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 9, 2025: City Council Meeting
- December 10, 2024: Workshop and Regular Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Approval of a pylon sign at 3490 Hayward Avenue North for 3M Imation PUD.
Conditional use permit for a dental workshop at 4066 Goodwin Avenue North.