Woodbury State of the City 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Permanent water treatment plant construction for PFAS
Environmental Stewardship Plan roadmap
Public safety initiatives and Community Support Team
Public Safety campus expansion and renovation
Central Park renovation project
Parks and trails development and recreational improvements
Eagle Valley Golf Course and sports center operations
Destination Woodbury (DMO) launch
Commercial development and new construction projects
Affordable housing initiatives
Metro Transit Gold Line and Metro Micro service
Roadway infrastructure and maintenance projects
City government operations and community engagement
2025 City budget and property tax overview
Retirement of City Administrator Clint Gridley
Areas of Interest (6)
- Woodbury launches major $7.5M state-funded Central Park renovation amid broader infrastructure push.
- City Administrator Clint Gridley to retire after 20 years, triggering a national search for a replacement.
- Permanent water treatment plant construction begins as city's largest infrastructure project to address PFAS.
- New 3% lodging tax powers Destination Woodbury marketing initiative to attract tourism.
- Woodbury adopts 24-hour shift staffing model for EMS/Fire to combat service call volume.
- New affordable housing projects approved near Northeast Business Park.
Notable Quotes (2)
Our role as a city council in Woodbury is focused on policy and oversight, not the day to day operations.
City GovernanceExplaining the structure of city government.
Thank you, Clint, for your tireless dedication and leadership over the past two decades.
PersonnelAcknowledging the outgoing City Administrator.
People (2)
Anne BurtMayorDelivering the 2025 State of the City address.
Delivering the 2025 State of the City address.
Clint GridleyCity AdministratorRetiring June 6 after 20 years of service; involved in water treatment project.
Retiring June 6 after 20 years of service; involved in water treatment project.
Places Mentioned
Radio DriveHargis ParkwayCopper Hills neighborhoodCarver Lake ParkEvergreen East ParkWoodland Hills ParkHassenbank ParkAndy Bark ParkEagle Valley Golf CourseM Health Fairview Sports CenterBielenberg DriveWoodlane DriveWoodland Station Park and RideFox Run neighborhoodBailey RoadSettlers Ridge ParkwayTamarack RoadValley Creek RoadInterlachen ParkwayPioneer DriveCottage Grove Drive
Events & Meetings (8)
- November 2024: Public Safety campus funding approved by voters
- December 2020: Environmental Stewardship Plan adopted
- April 2025: Local sales tax implementation for public safety
- June 6, 2025: Clint Gridley retirement date
- Fall 2025: Central Park reopening
- Summer 2026: Public safety campus ground breaking
- Mid 2028: Public safety campus opening
- 2028: Water treatment plant expected operational