--- ## author: Sara Ludwig date: D:20260709230854-05'00' --- ## WORKSHOP MINUTES ## OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL ## JUNE 23, 2026 The City Council held a Workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 6:00 PM. ## Present: Mayor Kevin Zabel ## Council Members: Kari Moore ## Andy Morcomb ## Gary Severson ## Katie Wrich ## City Staff Members: Kelli Bourgeois, City Administrator ## Sara Ludwig, City Clerk ## Andy Gitzlaff, Community Development Director ## Mikaela Huot, Finance Director ## Melanie Lee, Human Resources Director ## Nick Newton, Police Chief ## Lori Pulkrabek, Communications Manager ## Cory Tietz, Public Works Director ## Kevin Wold, Fire Chief ## WATER FILTRATION PLANT EXPANSION UPDATE Public Works Director Cory Tietz explained that Project 1007 – an East Metro flood control system project – is different from the City’s Water Filtration Plant Expansion project. Project 1007 is still in the conceptual phase and covers a broad geographical area. As part of Project 1007, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) may ask the City to pump out extra water up to the City’s maximum capacity, which would have an effect on operating maintenance and wear and tear of the system. If that time comes, formal agreements will be presented to the Council for approval and execution. Mr. Tietz noted that the Water Filtration Plant Expansion project ensures the City can provide per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS)-free, filtered water to Oakdale residents. Mayor Zabel asked about the correlation between the MPCA-requested water pumping quantities and the City’s Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) water appropriation permit maximum. Mr. Tietz stated that any water pumped at the request of the MPCA will not count towards the City’s MN DNR appropriation limit. In response to Mayor Zabel’s question about whether the MPCA would purchase wells from the City, Mr. Tietz said that is currently unknown. As a follow up, Mayor Zabel asked if the City is still using 3M Settlement Funds to cap wells it does not need. Mr. Tietz offered to provide an update on well adjustments later this year, with no final determination on well capping until at least early 2028. Council Member Morcomb suggested the possibility of the MPCA leasing City ground space for well placement. Mayor Zabel expressed concern about the balance between the uncertainty of capping the City’s wells and the use of the 3M Settlement Funds. Mr. Tietz echoed the sentiment, but added that the City will make the best decision for its residents. ## WORKSHOP MINUTES ## JUNE 23, 2026 ## PAGE TWO Regarding the old Public Works facility at 1900 Hadley Ave N, Mr. Tietz reported that City staff are working on grant applications for this project, with demolition possibly starting in early 2027. In response to Mayor Zabel’s question about the budg…

--- ## author: Sue Barry date: D:20260619081222-05'00' --- ## AGENDA ## City Council ## Workshop Meeting June 23, 2026 ## Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N ## 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Water Filtration Plant Expansion Update 6:15 PM Review of Replaced City Policy PE-027: Use of Municipal Vehicles/Take Home Vehicles ## 6:30 PM Administrator Update ## 6:35 PM Council Topics ## 6:50 PM Adjourn ## COUNCIL MEMORANDUM ## To: Honorable Mayor and City Council ## From: Cory Tietz, Public Works Director ## Mark Statz, City Engineer Date: June 23, 2026 ## Subject: Water Filtration Plant Expansion Update ## BACKGROUND The City has been planning on an expansion of the current Water Treatment Plant for some time. Applications have been submitted and approved for funding as part of the 3M Settlement. Staff will review the status of the expansion plans and discuss next steps. ## COUNCIL MEMORANDUM ## To: Honorable Mayor and City Council ## From: Kelli Bourgeois, City Administrator Date: June 23, 2026 Subject: Review of Replaced City Policy PE-027: Use of Municipal Vehicles/Take Home ## Vehicles ## BACKGROUND The City of Oakdale’s current Use of Municipal Vehicles policy was last approved in 2007, making it 19 years old. It does not relate to current operations and evolving City needs. Given this, staff have prepared an updated draft policy for Council consideration. The intention of the policy is to formally govern the use of municipal vehicles and clarify when City- owned vehicles may be used for commuting, on-call responsibility, or after hour response duties. Historically, some practices regarding vehicle use, including allowing certain operational staff to take vehicles home while assigned to weekend or after-hours coverage, have been based on informal departmental understandings rather than a clear policy. This outdated formal guidance has created uncertainty among staff regarding authorization standards, eligibility, consistency of application, and supervisory oversight. These ambiguities risk inconsistent treatment of employees, confusion about expectations, and potential noncompliance with Minnesota Statute § 471.666. The attached proposed policy provides a standardized and transparent framework defining authorized uses, take-home eligibility, weekend-duty allowances, distance limitations, fringe benefit clarity, and supervisory approval requirements. Amending this policy ensures that all vehicle use decisions are made in accordance with clearly stated City criteria, thus reducing risk, enhancing accountability, and supporting consistent interpretation and enforcement across departments. The proposed changes to City Policy PE-027 are attached and is recommended as a complete repeal and replacement of the existing City Policy PE-027. ## COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED Staff is requesting that the Council review and provide feed…