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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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--- title: MINUTES author: Oehlke date: D:20260611132229-05'00' --- ## Minutes ## Woodbury City Council Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Pursuant to the due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting was duly held virtually and at the Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 13 th day of May 2026. ## Call to Order Mayor Anne Burt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and she welcomed those attending the meeting both in person and virtually. Mayor Burt explained that members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. She stated public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email at council@woodburymn.gov or at 651-714-3524. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. Mayor Burt stated that meetings are recorded through True Lens Community Media and are broadcast live and replayed on cable channel 799. Meetings are also available on the City of Woodbury’s YouTube channel. Members of the public are welcome to join and have an opportunity to speak in person, or can watch virtually. Virtual questions can be submitted online, and the City Clerk will monitor them throughout the meeting. ## Pledge to Flag Audience, staff, and Council pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. ## Roll Call Upon roll call the following were present: Mayor Anne Burt, Councilmembers: Kim Wilson, Donna Stafford, Steve Morris, and Jennifer Santini. ## Absent: None Others Present: Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk; Kevin Sandstrom, City Attorney; Jeffrey Dahl, City Administrator; Janelle Schmitz, Community Development Director; Eric Searles, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner; Gina McCormack, Senior Planner; Shelly Schafer, Community Relations Manager; and Jason Schirmacher, Chief Financial Officer/Controller. ## Special Order of Business ## A. Presentation by Metropolitan Council Member Mark Jenkins Metropolitan Council Member Mark Jenkins highlighted how the Met Council partners with communities. He reviewed the transportation services and noted that the Met Council has been able to develop more transit services in Woodbury. He stated there are other transit services, such as Transit Link, and consulting services for schools, senior centers, and apartment buildings. He noted the Met Council provides transportation planning and financing. There are about seven to eight projects that the Met Council partnered with to help fund. He pointed out the community engagement the Met Council does, such as comprehensive planning. The Met Council recently approved its water efficiency grants. He explained that the Met Council is a silent pa…
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--- ## author: Davis, Allison date: D:20260512085237-05'00' --- ## City Council Agenda May 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM NOTE: Item 6L has been revised to reflect a change to the polling location for Precinct 1. Please disregard all previous versions of this agenda. This City Council meeting is taking place virtually and at the Woodbury City Hall in the Council Chambers. Meetings are recorded by TrueLens Community Media and are broadcast live and replayed on cable channel 799. Meetings are also available on the City of Woodbury’s YouTube channel. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone and accessing the virtual meeting link at woodburymn.gov/VirtualMeetings. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 651-714-3524 or at council@woodburymn.gov. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. Please note that all agenda times are estimates. 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge to Flag 3.Roll Call 4.Special Order of Business 4A.Presentation by Metropolitan Council Member Mark Jenkins 26-90 5.Open Forum The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the Council on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must complete a sign-up sheet prior to the start of the meeting and give the sign-up sheet to any staff person, or may also submit a question or comment virtually via the Q&A chat feature on the right side of the live event screen. Please provide your name and city of residence with your question for the official record. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The Council will listen attentively to comments but, in most instances, will not respond at ## Watch the Live Meeting ## Woodbury City Council Agenda May 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM the meeting. Typically, replies to the concerns expressed will be made via letter or phone call within a week. 6.Consent Agenda All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered a separate subject of discussion by the Council. 6A.Approval of Minutes 1. City Council Workshop Meeting - April 22, 2026 2. City Council Meeting - April 22, 2026 3. City Council Workshop Meeting - April 29, 2026 6B.Approval of Edgewater Park Construction 26-91 Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-48, a resolution approving the Award of Bid and execution of a c…

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Votes (4)

Approval of Consent Agenda Items B-M

5-0 Approved (Unanimous voice vote)

Dissent: Councilmember Kim Wilson voiced objection to the land banking portion of Resolution 26-49 but voted in favor of the overall Consent Agenda.

Moved by Councilmember Jennifer Santini [No Timestamp] · Seconded by Councilmember Steve Morris [No Timestamp]

The City Council approved a comprehensive consent agenda comprising multiple resolutions covering various city operations, infrastructure projects, environmental initiatives, and employee benefits. Councilmember Wilson expressed objection to the 'land banking' portion of Resolution 26-49 (2026 Annual Action Plan) but ultimately voted 'aye' for the overall Consent Agenda.

Approval of On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Marks Cafe LLC dba City Walk Cafe & Bar

5-0 Approved (Unanimous voice vote)

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Steve Morris [No Timestamp] · Seconded by Councilmember Donna Stafford [No Timestamp]

The Council considered and approved an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Marks Cafe LLC, operating as City Walk Cafe & Bar. Staff confirmed successful criminal history checks for the owners and compliance with City Code. Councilmember Morris emphasized the importance of regular compliance checks for liquor licenses, suggesting that results be included in future renewal agenda packets.

Approval of Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan

4-1 Approved

Dissent: Councilmember Kim Wilson voted against the approval due to concerns over insufficient safeguards for attainable housing.

Moved by Councilmember Donna Stafford [No Timestamp] · Seconded by Councilmember Steve Morris [No Timestamp]

The City Council approved the Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan, a framework for a 370-acre development focusing on housing diversity, including small lots (45-49 feet) with an anticipated sale price cap (110-120% AMI) for attainable housing. The plan also incorporates regional stormwater management, woodland preservation, and integrated park/trail networks. Councilmember Wilson opposed the plan, arguing it lacked sufficient safeguards to guarantee attainable housing, while other councilmembers emphasized its innovative approach to addressing housing goals.

Approval of Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

5-0 Approved (Unanimous voice vote)

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Steve Morris [No Timestamp] · Seconded by Councilmember Donna Stafford [No Timestamp]

The Council approved the issuance and sale of $41,295,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A. These bonds are designated for financing the City’s public safety campus expansion project. The plan aims for a 10-year issue, with anticipated revenues exceeding debt service, and the bonds will undergo rating and competitive sale.

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She expressed her objection to the land banking portion of the plan.

Councilmember Kim Wilson [No Timestamp]
Approval of Consent Agenda Items B-M

He suggested that for license renewals, that the compliance check results be included in the Agenda Packet moving forward.

Councilmember Steve Morris [No Timestamp]
Approval of On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Marks Cafe LLC dba City Walk Cafe & Bar

The Plan is intended to provide flexibility to allow either 45’ lots or townhomes, within the dark orange/brown areas , to ensure diversity of housing products and prices can be achieved regardless of market conditions.

Senior Planner Gina McCormack [No Timestamp]
Approval of Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan

Anticipated range to be between 110-120 percent Area Median Income (AMI). Firm price range is not recommended, establish with each development.

Senior Planner Gina McCormack [No Timestamp]
Approval of Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan

She expressed her concern that the City is offering builders an opportunity to build more houses and make more money, instead of offering more attainable housing. There are no income requirements or a turnaround resale price on it.

Councilmember Kim Wilson [No Timestamp]
Approval of Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan

Mr. Dahl mentioned that the idea is innovative, and it is not guaranteed that it will work the way the City hopes it will, but at the end of the day, since the lots are smaller, they will be less expensive than a 65-foot lot.

City Administrator Jeffrey Dahl [No Timestamp]
Approval of Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan

The bond sale is being done as part of the financing plan for the City’s public safety campus expansion project.

Chief Financial Officer/Controller Jason Schirmacher [No Timestamp]
Approval of Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

He noted that they would be able to keep the bond down to a 10-year issue. He added that they anticipate that the revenues are going to exceed the debt service.

Senior Municipal Advisor Jason Aarsvold [No Timestamp]
Approval of Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A

Ordinances & Resolutions (22)

Resolution 26-48Resolution

Approving the Award of Bid and execution of a contract with Minnesota Roadways Co. for Edgewater Park site improvements.

Resolution 26-49Resolution

Approving the City of Woodbury 2026 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Noted for Councilmember Wilson's objection to land banking portion.

Resolution 26-50Resolution

Approving the Cooperative Agreement with South Washington Watershed District for goldfish management and removal.

Resolution 26-51Resolution

Authorizing execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Woodbury and the Washington Conservation District for the Native Plant Rebate Pilot Program.

Resolution 26-52Resolution

Accepting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Partners Legacy Grant, executing the grant agreement, and approving the associated budget amendment.

Resolution 26-53Resolution

Authorizing acceptance of City of Woodbury Water Treatment 2025-2027 Pipelines Construction Grant Amendment #1, Contract #262247 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and associated budget amendment.

Resolution 26-54Resolution

Authorizing the Long-term Vegetation Maintenance Program Consultant Selection with Stantec.

Resolution 26-55Resolution

Approving a budget amendment for the Upper Afton Road Fire Station exhaust system project.

Resolution 26-56Resolution

Authorizing the acceptance of the Spark Good Community Grant and approving the associated budget amendment.

Resolution 26-57Resolution

Approving the change of polling locations in the City of Woodbury for Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 13.

Resolution 26-58Resolution

Authorizing the purchase of group medical insurance from Medica and amending the City contribution toward the employee group medical insurance program.

Resolution 26-59Resolution

Authorizing the City to self-fund dental insurance benefits, hiring HealthPartners as the administrative service organization and amending the City contribution toward the Employee Group Dental Insurance Program.

Resolution 26-60Resolution

Authorizing the purchase of life and long-term disability insurance from Symetra.

Resolution 26-61Resolution

Authorizing the purchase of short-term disability advice-to-pay administrative services from Symetra.

Resolution 26-62Resolution

Authorizing the offering of voluntary supplemental insurance from AFLAC and voluntary vision insurance from EyeMed Vision Care.

Resolution 26-63Resolution

Adopting the Cottage Grove Drive Master Plan.

Resolution 26-64Resolution

Providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A.

Woodbury Environmental Stewardship PlanPlan

Mentioned as including backyard chickens.

City CodeOrdinance

References for liquor licensing requirements.

2040 Comprehensive PlanPlan

Established a vision for housing choices and diversity in the city.

City Council Directive 3.26Other

Provides policy requirements and direction for master plan creation.

Public Safety Campus Expansion ProjectOther

The project for which the General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds are being issued.

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