City Council Meeting - February 24, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Approval of agenda

Approval of February 10th meeting and workshop minutes

Liquor license approval for Oak Marsh Golf and Event LLC

Parks and Recreation advisory update

Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ownership and maintenance agreement

Legislative services agreement with Flaherty and Hood

City administrative updates and reports

Claims roster approval

Closed session regarding Oakdale vs. Oakdale Marketplace LLC litigation

Areas of Interest (5)

Council split 4-1 on complex maintenance agreement for Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit assets.
City shifts long-term maintenance costs for BRT infrastructure, citing 'but for' test analysis.
Oakdale intensifies legislative lobbying efforts, prioritizing bonding for 40th Street pedestrian bridge and water main upgrades.
City council moves to closed session to discuss ongoing litigation with Oakdale Marketplace LLC.
SeeClickFix adoption rising: 565 community issues reported in 2025 compared to 376 in 2024.

Votes (4)

Approve new liquor license for Oak Marsh Golf and Event LLC

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member Moore

Authorize Gold Line BRT ownership and maintenance agreement

Passed4-1

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Authorize legislative services agreement with Flaherty and Hood

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Enter closed session for litigation discussion

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Zabo · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

In general, we followed a but for test. Improvements that were only done as part of the the BRT project, those would be the ones that would fall under Met Council.
— Andy Goff

Gold Line BRT AgreementExplaining the cost-sharing rationale for BRT infrastructure.

I've concluded that it's I'd like to meet with you in close session to discuss this pending litigation.
— Jim

Litigation StrategyRequesting to close the meeting to discuss legal strategy.

People (4)

ZaboMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

Andy GoffCommunity Development Director

Providing details on the BRT infrastructure maintenance agreement.

Jake FosterAssistant City Administrator

Requesting approval for lobbying services agreement.

JimCity Attorney

Advising on closed session and legal matters.

Places Mentioned

Oakdale526 Inwood Avenue North (Oak Marsh Golf Course)Discovery CenterTower ParkGolf View ParkTanners Lake

Events & Meetings (4)

February 24, 2026 - Oakdale City Council Regular Meeting
February 10, 2026 - Workshop and regular council meetings
March 7, 2026 - Indoor Market at Discovery Center
March 21, 2026 - Indoor Market at Discovery Center

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