City Council Meeting - April 22, 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Adoption of the agenda

Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes

Public hearing for Atoria Oak Marsh senior living cooperative development

Review of variance, preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Atoria Oak Marsh

Presentation from Age Friendly Oakdale task force

Proclamation for Building Safety Month

Proclamation for Arbor Day

Areas of Interest (5)

Oakdale approves a 89-unit senior living cooperative despite height and set-back variance requests.
Concerns over significant tree removal (49%) at Atoria Oak Marsh balanced by 51 replacement trees.
Age Friendly Oakdale task force highlights the need for better transportation access for the city's aging population.
City Council corrects record regarding Emerald Ash Borer nuisance address in prior minutes.
Development challenges: 5-story building proposed to keep senior units affordable, avoiding costly steel construction.

Votes (6)

Adopt agenda as amended

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve workshop meeting minutes April 8th, 2025

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve regular meeting minutes April 8th, 2025 as amended

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt Resolution 2025-34 (Variance)

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt Resolution 2025-35 (Preliminary and Final Plat)

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Adopt Resolution 2025-36 (Site Plan)

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Notable Quotes (1)

It's really important for us to stick with wood frame over steel...three stories just gets to such a large footprint that it becomes cost prohibitive.
— Josh Common

Atoria Oak Marsh building designQuestion regarding height variance and design feasibility.

People (10)

SarahStaff

Responsible for taking roll call.

MooreCouncil Member

Participated in voting and inquired about height variances for development.

MorhamCouncil Member

Participated in meeting and voting.

SeversonCouncil Member

Participated in meeting and voting.

WilbringCouncil Member

Participated in meeting and voting.

ZabelMayor

Presided over the meeting and read proclamations.

ChrisStaff

Assisted the Mayor with procedural oversight.

MlanahanCity Planner

Presented the Atoria Oak Marsh project details.

Josh CommonDeveloper

Represented the senior co-op project, addressed feasibility questions.

1 quote

“It's really important for us to stick with wood frame over steel...three stories just gets to such a large footprint that it becomes cost prohibitive.”

Explanation of building design choices for the senior cooperative.

Colleen HermanCo-chair

Presented an update on the age-friendly community action plan.

Places Mentioned

3195 Granada North (incorrect reference)3915 Granada North (corrected reference)8001 4th Street (Atoria Oak Marsh site)Oak Meadow siteIdeal Avenue

Events & Meetings (6)

Regular City Council Meeting: April 22nd, 2025
Workshop Meeting: April 8th, 2025
Regular Meeting: April 8th, 2025
Planning Commission Hearing: April 3rd, 2025
Age Friendly Transit Class: June 12th, 2025, Discovery Center
Age Friendly Transit Class: June 24th, 2025, Oakdale Library

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

2025-34

Approval of variance for Atoria Oak Marsh building height, setbacks, and lot standards.

2025-35

Approval of preliminary and final plat for Oak Marsh.

2025-36

Approval of site plan for Oak Marsh.

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