Oakdale Presents $6.3M Street Improvement Project
The City of Oakdale outlined plans for a $6.3 million street reconstruction project affecting six streets in a south-central neighborhood during a community presentation this week.
The 2026 Street Improvement Project will include complete reconstruction of Second Street, Third Street Court, Fourth Street, Grafton Avenue, and Greenway Avenue, along with portions of Greenway Avenue from Hudson Boulevard to 7th Street. Consulting City Engineer Brian Bachmeer presented the project details, which include pavement replacement, water main replacement, curb and gutter work, LED lighting upgrades, and new sidewalk construction.
The city will fund 86% of the project cost through various funding sources, while property owners will be assessed 14% of the total cost, or approximately $910,315 spread among 164 properties. Assessment rates are set at $80 per foot of adjusted frontage, with payments spread over 10 years at 2% above the city's bond rate. Property owners can prepay assessments without interest until October 2025.
The project addresses streets that have reached the end of their 28-30 year lifespan and require spring load restrictions to prevent damage. The neighborhood has experienced 28 water main breaks over the past 30 years, with 18 occurring on Second Street, Grafton Avenue, and Fourth Street. The project will also require removal of up to 42 trees, including 15 along Greenway Avenue for sidewalk construction and 27 others due to disease, proximity to utilities, or poor condition.
The city council will review a feasibility report on December 9, followed by a public improvement and assessment hearing on January 27, 2026. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with work hours limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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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.
People (1)
Brian BachmeerConsulting City EngineerManaging the 2026 Oakdale street improvement project presentation.
Managing the 2026 Oakdale street improvement project presentation.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 5th: Neighborhood informational meeting
- December 9th: Feasibility report presentation to City Council
- January 27th, 2026: Public improvement and assessment hearing
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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
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