The Planning Commission elected new leadership and then moved through its agenda, approving changes designed to support the city's growth. The most significant decision was greenlighting a site plan amendment for the City Hall and Police Department expansion at 1584 Hadley Avenue North. City Planner Luke McClanahan explained that "the City needs modern facilities and additional space to better serve the community as Oakdale continues to grow."

The expansion project includes a new primary public entrance on 15th Street North and modifications to traffic flow patterns. Project officials determined that a new turn lane off 15th Street was unnecessary based on anticipated traffic volumes and would conflict with an existing turn lane serving northbound traffic on Hadley Avenue North.

The commission also approved zoning ordinance amendments that clarify and refine rules adopted last July. The changes include removing townhomes and courtyard cottages as permitted uses in residential R-2 districts, allowing light manufacturing in business B-2 districts, and establishing clearer standards for electronic signage and accessory structures. Community Development Specialist Max Lohse confirmed that "the ordinance amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan" and recommended approval. Staff noted that existing permit applications would be handled separately from the new rules.

Looking ahead, the commission discussed a multi-year update to the city's 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which will guide development and infrastructure planning through 2050. The update will incorporate climate planning requirements from the Metropolitan Council and focus on redevelopment opportunities. The commission also previewed proposed amendments to the recreational vehicle storage ordinance, which would allow residents to park up to four RVs on residential lots—up from the current limit of one—and remove seasonal restrictions on where they can be stored.