2026 Street Improvement Project Neighborhood Meeting Video
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2026 Street Improvement Program overview
Objectives for street reconstruction and water main replacement
Proposed construction elements and process
Project financing and property assessments
Tree removal and sidewalk installation plans
LED lighting system upgrades
Areas of Interest (5)
- Proposed removal of 42 trees, including ash trees susceptible to emerald ash borer.
- City of Oakdale project costs total $6.32 million, with 14% passed to residents via special assessments.
- Residents face special assessments over 10 years at a projected 5.75% interest rate.
- Controversy over property owner financial burden despite ongoing property tax contributions.
- Proposed sidewalk construction on Greenway Avenue to facilitate access to local high school.
Notable Quotes (1)
Patching is a very inefficient way to continue maintaining the streets as it costs five times more per ton to pay to patch a street than it does to pave a street.
Maintenance costsExplaining the cost-efficiency objective of the street program.
People (1)
Brian BachmeerConsulting City EngineerManaging the 2026 Oakdale street improvement project presentation.
Managing the 2026 Oakdale street improvement project presentation.
Places Mentioned
OakdaleSecond StreetThird Street CourtFourth StreetGrafton AvenueGreenway AvenueHudson BoulevardTanner's Lake
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 5th: Neighborhood informational meeting
- December 9th: Feasibility report presentation to City Council
- January 27th, 2026: Public improvement and assessment hearing