Recognition of Woodbury Residents for First-Place Congressional Art Competition Awards

Dissent: None

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The City Council recognized Woodbury residents Alyssa Wang and Will Kongdara for their first-place awards in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Their artworks, 'Color Me Happy' and 'Bowl of Unity,' will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for a year, representing Minnesota Congressional Districts 4 and 5.

Presentation by the League of Minnesota Cities Recognizing City Administrator Jeff Dahl’s Service on the LMC Board

Dissent: None

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League of Minnesota Cities Executive Director Luke Fischer presented to recognize City Administrator Jeff Dahl for his service on the LMC Board of Directors as the Metro Cities representative. The LMC Board supports the strategic work of the League, providing advocacy, education, policy development, and risk management services to over 800 member cities.

Approval of Replacement Vehicle Purchase – Ford Utility Police Interceptor Vehicle; Budget Amendment

Dissent: None

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Staff recommended the approval to purchase one Ford Utility Police Interceptor Vehicle for an amount not to exceed $83,865. This replacement is due to the total loss of a previous squad car in an accident. The purchase, including additional equipment, will be funded by the Capital Improvement Fund and the Risk Management Fund, requiring budget amendments. The vehicle is procured through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture.

Approval of Grant Application Submittals for Lake Road Lane Conversion and Hudson Road Trail Gap Projects

Dissent: None

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Staff recommended authorizing the submittal of grant applications for two key infrastructure projects under the 2026 Regional Solicitation. These include the Lake Road 4-3 Lane Conversion Project (seeking up to $2 million from the Highway Safety Improvement Program) and the Hudson Road Trail Gap Project (under the Active Transportation program). Successful grants would reduce proposed local funding allocations in the draft 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Approval of Resolutions Authorizing Acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District; Approving the Associated Budget Amendment

Dissent: None

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The Council was asked to adopt resolutions accepting $309,000 in Coordinated Capital Improvement Program (CCIP) grants from the South Washington Watershed District. These grants, requiring a 50% City match, will fund the purchase of a replacement street sweeper, a hydromulcher, the Interlachen Parking Lot Improvement Project, and upgrades to roadway pre-treatment equipment. Budget amendments are needed for the street sweeper and parking lot projects.

Approval of Windwood Passage Stormwater Lift Station Project; Budget Amendment; Authorizing Use of Ramsey Washington Metro Trunk Storm Sewer Fund

Dissent: None

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Staff recommended approving a resolution to amend the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget and authorize the use of the Ramsey Washington Metro Trunk Storm Sewer Fund for the Windwood Passage Stormwater Lift Station Project. The project involves $50,000 for professional engineering services for final design and bidding administration, addressing safety and operational improvements identified in a 2020 study.

Approval of Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Chapter 9 Franchises, Section 9-6 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.-Gas Franchise Fee, Schedule A, Franchise Fee for Com/Ind B 1,500 > or < 5,000 therms/yr

Dissent: None

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Staff recommended adopting Ordinance 2078 to correct an administrative error in a previously approved ordinance (No. 2077). The error inadvertently increased the gas franchise fee for a specific commercial/industrial customer class (Com/Ind B 1,500 > or < 5,000 therms/yr) from $10.00 to $100.00 per month; the new ordinance reverts it back to $10.00. An exemption for agricultural grain dryer operations remains unaffected.

Approval of the Acceptance of 2025 Fourth Quarter Budgeted Fund Summary Report

Dissent: None

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The Council was recommended to review and accept the 2025 Fourth Quarter Budgeted Fund Summary Report. This report, provided quarterly as per Council Directive CD-FIN-5.14, details the financial and operational information for all budgeted funds (excluding the Risk Management Fund) for the period ending December 31, 2025, assisting the Council in its financial oversight responsibilities.

Approval of Abstract of Bills

Dissent: None

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Staff recommended the approval of the abstract of bills for May 8, 2026, totaling $3,053,771.58. These payments cover city expenses from operating or project budgets, and include approval of purchased contracts requiring signatures from the Mayor and City Administrator.

Consider Approval of 3rd Act Brewery LLC dba 3rd Act Brewery, 4120 Radio Drive, On Sale Intoxicating Wine and Beer Liquor License including Sunday and Patio Sales, Manufacturer’s Intoxicating Liquor Brew Pub License, and Brew Pub Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License

Dissent: None

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A public hearing was held to consider the approval of multiple liquor licenses for 3rd Act Brewery LLC at 4120 Radio Drive. The requested licenses include On Sale Intoxicating Wine and Beer, Manufacturer’s Intoxicating Liquor Brew Pub, and Brew Pub Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor, encompassing Sunday and Patio Sales to allow for wine and hard cider sales.

Consider Approval of LTF Club Operations Company, Inc dba Life Time, 675 Commons Drive, On Sale Intoxicating Wine and Beer Liquor License including Sunday Sales

Dissent: None

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Following a public hearing, the Council considered the approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Wine and Beer Liquor License, including Sunday Sales, for LTF Club Operations Company, Inc. operating as Life Time, located at 675 Commons Drive.

Consider Approval of Main Event Entertainment, Inc dba Main Event, 540 Bielenberg Drive, On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License including Sunday Sales

Dissent: None

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A public hearing was conducted to deliberate on the approval of an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, including Sunday Sales, for Main Event Entertainment, Inc., situated at 540 Bielenberg Drive.