Woodbury City Council — Transcript

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

2026 EDA budget adoption (Resolution 25-02)

2026 EDA and HRA meeting calendars

2026 HRA budget adoption (Resolution 25-10)

HRA loan program funding and LAHA (Local Affordable Housing Aid) fund 296

Proposed disc golf course at Tamarack Nature Preserve

Liquor license for Courtyard by Marriott under new ownership

Liquor license for Woodbury Ice LLC

2026 property tax levy and budget / Truth in Taxation hearing

Property valuations and tax impacts

City user fees and budget public process

Votes (10)

Approve EDA consent agenda items 3A and 3B (minutes, 2026 EDA calendar)

Passed5-0 (Morris, Santini, Stafford, Wilson, Burt aye)

Moved by Unidentified EDA member · Seconded by Unidentified EDA member

Adopt EDA Resolution 25-02 adopting the 2026 EDA budget

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified EDA member · Seconded by Unidentified EDA member

Adjourn EDA meeting

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by President Burt · Seconded by Kim (member)

Approve HRA consent agenda items 3A and 3B (Oct 8 minutes, 2026 HRA calendar)

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified commissioner · Seconded by Unidentified commissioner

Adopt HRA Resolution 25-10 adopting the 2026 HRA budget

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified commissioner · Seconded by Unidentified commissioner

Approve City Council consent agenda items 6A through 6Q except 6B and 6L

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified council member · Seconded by Unidentified council member

Close public hearing on Courtyard by Marriott liquor license

PassedVoice vote unanimous

Moved by Mayor Burt · Seconded by Unidentified

Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license incl. Sunday and patio sales to Shublab Hospitality MSP LLC dba Courtyard by Marriott, 185 Radio Drive

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified council member · Seconded by Unidentified council member

Close continued public hearing on Woodbury Ice liquor license

PassedVoice vote unanimous

Moved by Mayor Burt · Seconded by Unidentified

Approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license incl. Sunday sales to Woodbury Ice LLC dba Woodbury Ice, 2122 Wooddale Drive Suite 100

Passed5-0

Moved by Unidentified council member · Seconded by Unidentified council member

Notable Quotes (8)

The Tamarack Nature Preserve is like an extension of our backyard. My girls have grown up here.

Beata Goldoni
Disc golf courseOpen forum

We would like to request that the matter of this disc golf course be tabled for further review.

Beata Goldoni
Disc golf courseOpen forum request

There's only one way in, one way out, and we've had construction traffic over the summer. There was no additional parking placed there for hosting large events.

Beata Goldoni
Disc golf courseTraffic safety concerns for Parkwood Knoll

Been there for 46 years. Born and raised in Woodbury. Loved it so much, never left Woodbury.

Sherry DeBruel
Disc golf courseOpen forum

I think it was intended as a trial or a pilot, just to see how it goes.

Mayor Burt
Disc golf courseResponse to residents

We have to use HRA funds first and then LAHA funds.

Jamie
HRA loan programAnswering council question

Transparency is super important to staff, the community, and the organization.

Jeff
2026 budgetBudget public process

This is not a top-down process. It really starts from the people that are our employees... boots on the ground.

Jeff
2026 budgetDescribing budget development

People (16)

AshleyCity Clerk/staff

Presented both liquor license applications

JeffCity Administrator/Manager

Led Truth in Taxation presentation

JanelleStaff

Conducted roll calls

Council Member MorrisCouncil Member/EDA & HRA Member

Voted aye on all items

Council Member SantiniCouncil Member/EDA & HRA Member

Voted aye on all items

Council Member StaffordCouncil Member/EDA & HRA Member

Voted aye on all items

Council Member WilsonCouncil Member/EDA & HRA Member

Voted aye on all items

Michelle OkadaDirector of Parks and Recreation

Spoke with resident for 40 minutes about disc golf proposal

Lynn HasleyFinance staff

Thanked by Jeff

Michelle KemperFinance staff

Thanked by Jeff

Jason ShermacherFinance staff

Thanked by Jeff

Angela GorrellFinance staff

Thanked by Jeff

Places Mentioned

Woodbury, MinnesotaWoodbury City Hall Council ChambersTamarack Nature PreserveParkwood Knoll neighborhoodTower Drive and Valley Creek Road185 Radio Drive (Courtyard by Marriott)2122 Wooddale Drive, Suite 100 (Woodbury Ice)City water treatment plant site adjacent to preserve

Events & Meetings (9)

  • EDA meeting, December 10, 2025, Council Chambers, Woodbury City Hall
  • HRA meeting, December 10, 2025, Council Chambers
  • City Council meeting, December 10, 2025, 7:41 p.m., Council Chambers
  • Council budget workshop, September 10, 2025
  • Not-to-exceed levy adopted September 24, 2025
  • HRA prior meeting October 8, 2025
  • Liquor license hearing continued from November 19, 2025
  • Parks & Rec letter to residents dated November 13, 2025
  • April workshop on HRA programming

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

EDA Resolution 25-02

Adopts the 2026 Economic Development Authority budget: $48,200 appropriations funded by EDA fund balance.

HRA Resolution 25-10

Adopts the 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority budget: $544,700, including $250,000 loan program and $65,500 fund balance addition.

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