Woodbury City Council Meeting 4-2-2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Swearing-in of new police officers Trevor Johnson and Anthony Piper

Volunteer Appreciation Week proclamation (April 20-26, 2025)

Retirement recognition for Brian Johnson, South Washington Watershed District Board

Open Forum regarding Wedgewood Park stormwater drainage conversion

Technical briefing on water treatment plant pipeline infrastructure requirements

Areas of Interest (4)

Controversy over lack of public notice for the conversion of Wedgewood Park into a stormwater retention area.
Residents claim the City of Woodbury bypassed public input to meet state water quality standards.
The 17-mile water treatment pipeline project creates major infrastructure friction with local neighborhoods.
Engineering department admits the project was driven by technical mandates rather than community preference.

Notable Quotes (4)

Our mission at Woodbury Public Safety is to serve all people with compassion and courage.
— Jason Posel

Police missionDuring the swearing-in ceremony for new officers.

When I started on the watershed, Dick Stafford gave me a call and said, 'I would like you to do something.' And if people understand Dick Stafford, you don't refuse Dick Stafford.
— Brian Johnson

Career reflectionReflecting on his 21-year service tenure.

I ask that you put this project on hold until the residents are given a chance to collaborate with you in looking at alternatives to destroying the park.
— Craig Bowman

Community oppositionRegarding the Wedgewood Park stormwater conversion project.

There isn't a lot of room for these sites to go... really are the only sites available to meet what we need to complete the water treatment plant.
— Chris Hartzell

Engineering project requirementsExplaining site selection constraints.

People (8)

W. BertMayor

Presides over the Woodbury city council meeting.

Trevor JohnsonPolice Officer

Sworn in as a new police officer for the City of Woodbury.

Anthony PiperPolice Officer

Sworn in as a new police officer for the City of Woodbury.

Jason PoselPublic Safety Director

Introduced the new police officers and defined departmental mission.

Brian JohnsonBoard Member

Former South Washington Watershed District Board member retiring after 21 years.

Craig BowmanResident

Voiced opposition to the conversion of Wedgewood Park for stormwater use.

Brad JohnsonResident

Spoke against the lack of community communication regarding park changes.

Chris HartzellEngineering Director

Explained the technical necessity for stormwater sites related to water treatment pipeline projects.

Places Mentioned

Woodbury City Hall Council ChambersWedgewood ParkPublic Works Building3625 Williamsburg Court3695 Williamsburg ParkwayRaleigh Road

Events & Meetings (3)

City Council Meeting, April 2nd, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Recognition Week, April 20th through April 26th, 2025
Brian Johnson Retirement Celebration, April 8th, 2025, Public Works Building

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