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City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

Oakdale City CouncilWednesday, March 11, 2026
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Approval of agenda

Approval of workshop minutes (Feb 24, 2026)

Approval of regular meeting minutes (Feb 24, 2026)

Proclamation: Just Deeds Coalition

Open forum

Consensus motions

Oakdale Officials Review Advisory Board Structure to Improve Civic Engagement

Conditional use permit (CUP) request: 7684 Stillwater Way North

City engineering projects (streets, sidewalks, overlays, park)

City attorney report

Police expansion and City Hall remodel project (BKV Group contract)

Council presentations (spring load limits, indoor market, summer hiring, tree giveaway, EcoFare)

Bills and claims roster approval

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approval of agenda as amended

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve Resolution 2026-11 (CUP for 7684 Stillwater Way North)

Approved3-1

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve Resolution 2026-12 (Plans and specifications for 2026 city projects)

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

The legacy that these discriminatory covenants maintain in our city have no place.

— Mayor Zabel
Just Deeds CoalitionProclamation of support for Just Deeds Coalition.

I am voting no on this item because I do not think the size of the garage is appropriate for this location.

— Council Member Rich
Conditional Use PermitRoll call vote on CUP application.

It's literally in round numbers about $100,000 savings from what it could have been with a fee amendment.

— Don Tyson
City Hall ExpansionExplaining the BKV Group contract amendment.

People (7)

ZabelMayor

Facilitated the meeting, led proclamations, and moderated public comments.

2 quotes

“The legacy that these discriminatory covenants maintain in our city have no place.”

Commenting on the Just Deeds Coalition proclamation.

“The law is the law.”

Explaining the council's constraints regarding the CUP application.

Gabe MorhamResident

Addressed the council regarding the Just Deeds program at 7833 1st Street North.

1 quote

“I was startled to see how many there were still.”

Referring to properties under discriminatory covenants.

Rebecca LeeResident/Girl Scout

Lives at 2150 Homestead Avenue North; selling cookies.

1 quote

“I am part of the Girl Scout troop of 57875 and I am here selling cookies.”

Public comment during open forum.

Luke MlanPlanning Manager

Presented the CUP request for 7684 Stillwater Way North.

Brian BachmeerConsulting City Engineer

Presented plans and specifications for street and park projects.

Don TysonOwner's Representative

Managed the police expansion and City Hall remodel.

RichCouncil Member

Voted against the CUP at 7684 Stillwater Way North.

Places Mentioned

7833 1st Street North (Gabe Morham residence)2150 Homestead Avenue North (Rebecca Lee residence)7684 Stillwater Way North (CUP site)Greenway AvenueTanner ParkCastle Elementary SchoolDiscovery Center

Events & Meetings (7)

  • March 10, 2026: Oakdale City Council Regular Meeting
  • February 24, 2026: Workshop and regular meeting
  • November 6, 2025: Initial Planning Commission CUP review
  • April 9, 2026: Bid opening for city projects
  • April 28, 2026: Consideration of contracts for city projects
  • March 21, 2026: Final Oakdale indoor market
  • April 25, 2026: Arbor Day tree giveaway and EcoFare

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2026-11

Approval of conditional use permit for oversized accessory building at 7684 Stillwater Way North.

2026-12

Approval of plans and specifications for various street, sidewalk, and park improvements.

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