Oakdale Planning Commission Meeting - January 8, 2026

Friday, January 9, 2026

Election of commission chair and vice chair

Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments

Oakdale City Hall and Police Department site plan amendment

Staff liaison update

Council liaison update

Areas of Interest (5)

  • Oakdale City Hall and Police Department set for major 27,000 sq ft expansion to modernize aging facilities.
  • City implements 6.2% tax levy increase for 2026 budget.
  • City administrator position vacant, triggering a new search process.
  • Controversy or confusion avoided as solar panels are removed from city hall roof renovation plans.
  • Zoning updates aimed at clarifying accessory structure standards following 20 years of historical data review.

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of November 6th minutes

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Election of commission chair and vice chair by acclamation

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of zoning ordinance amendments to chapter 25

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Recommend approval of site plan amendment for City Hall/Police expansion

PassesVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

what does that do for opposing applications that have already turned in their application for the conditional use permit?

— Mike Mansfield
Zoning ordinance amendmentsPublic hearing questioning the status of current applications under new zoning rules.

the volume of folks that are going to use that entrance then feel that it warranted an additional turn lane.

— Don Tyson
City Hall and Police Department expansionDiscussion regarding traffic flow on 15th Street.

People (6)

Dallas PearsonCommissioner

Nominated and elected as commission chair.

Tom WillibbringCommissioner

Nominated and elected as vice chairperson.

LukeStaff

City staff member presenting zoning amendments and site plan updates.

Mike MansfieldResident

Inquired about pending conditional use permit applications during public hearing.

1 quote

“what does that do for opposing applications that have already turned in their application for the conditional use permit?”

Inquiry regarding the impact of new zoning rules on pending applications.

Don TysonOwner's Representative

Consultant for city hall/police expansion project.

1 quote

“the volume of folks that are going to use that entrance then feel that it warranted an additional turn lane.”

Addressing traffic concerns for the new city hall access point.

Michael HealeyProject Manager (BKV Group)

Presented architectural renderings and design intent for city hall facility.

Places Mentioned

Oakdale City HallPolice Department FacilityWalton Park1584 Hadley Avenue North15th StreetGranada Avenue694 and 94 Interchange

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 8th - Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Chapter 25

Zoning ordinance amendments including removal of townhomes in R2, light manufacturing in B2, and new accessory structure standards.

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Oakdale Planning Commission Meeting - January 8, 2026 - Oakdale Recorder