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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Published Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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--- title: MINUTES author: Oehlke date: D:20260513201444-05'00' --- ## Minutes ## Woodbury City Council Wednesday, April 22, 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 22 nd day of April 2026. ## Call to Order Mayor Anne Burt called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 Cub Scout Pack 601 led the audience, staff, and Council in pledging 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; Mike Hejna, Assistant City Engineer; Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator; and Tony Kutzke, City Engineer. ## Special Order of Business A. Proclamation Recognizing Woodbury Resident Mike Madigan's 18-year tenure on the South Washington Watershed District Board Mayor Burt read a Proclamation in full recognizing Woodbury resident Mike Madigan’s 18-year tenure on the South Washington Watershed District Board before presenting Mr. Madigan with a framed copy of the proclamation and thanking him for his service. ## B. Proclamation Recognizing Public Service Recognition Week This item was addressed after item C. Proclamation Recognizing Volunteer Recognition Week. ## C. Proclamation Recognizing Volunteer Recognition Week Mayor Burt read a Proclamation in full declaring April 19 through April 25, 2026, as Volunteer Recognition Week. She thanked those who had volunteered and mentioned that the City sent out cards to volunteers, which invited them to City Hall to pick up a special gift. Councilmember…
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Published Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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--- ## author: Davis, Allison date: D:20260416160324-05'00' --- ## City Council Agenda April 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM 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 - with Cub Scout Pack 601 3.Roll Call 4.Special Order of Business ## 4A.Proclamation Recognizing Woodbury Resident Mike Madigan's 18-year tenure ## on the South Washington Watershed District Board 4B.Proclamation Recognizing Public Service Recognition Week 26-74 ## 4C.Proclamation Recognizing Volunteer Recognition Week 26-75 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 the meeting. ## Watch the Live Meeting ## Woodbury City Council Agenda April 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM 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. Approval of City Council Workshop Meeting - April 8, 2026 2. Approval of City Council Meeting - April 8, 2026 ## 6B.Approval of Westwind Fourth Addition; Final Plat and Development Agreement, ## Project No. 33-2026-006…

Volunteer Recognition & Public Service Recognition

Community Volunteerism Accessibility

Resolution on Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Property

Residential Building Inspection Policy Improvements

CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise Fee Exemption

2026 Woodlane Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project & Special Assessments

Municipal Recycling Grants & Budget Adjustments

Infrastructure and Roadway Construction Updates

Environmental Review for Bailey Development

Participation in State Performance Measurement Program

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Extension of Open Forum Speaking Time

5-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris [Transcript Time] · Seconded by Councilmember Santini [Transcript Time]

Councilmember Morris moved to extend the Open Forum to allow six speakers instead of the usual three, facilitating broader public comment on various community issues.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

5-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Stafford [Transcript Time] · Seconded by Councilmember Santini [Transcript Time]

The Consent Agenda included the approval of the Westwind Fourth Addition Final Plat, resolutions accepting municipal recycling grants, a negative declaration for the Bailey Development EIS, authorization to participate in a performance measurement program, fund transfers, 2025 budget adjustments, 2026 budget carryovers, and approval of abstract of bills for March and April 2026.

Amendment to Chapter 9 Franchises, Section 9-6 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.-Gas Franchise Fee, Schedule A

5-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris [Transcript Time] · Seconded by Councilmember Stafford [Transcript Time]

The City considered and approved an ordinance amendment to exempt a specific grain dryer operation at 3160 Manning Ave. from increased CenterPoint Energy gas franchise fees, as their costs would significantly rise. Staff recommended this specific exemption after review of legal options and overall financial conditions, noting similar exemptions by other cities.

Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Woodlane Drive

4-1 Approved

Dissent: Councilmember Kim Wilson voted 'no', indicating dissent on the special assessments.

Moved by Councilmember Santini [Transcript Time] · Seconded by Councilmember Morris [Transcript Time]

Assistant City Engineer Mike Hejna presented details on the Woodlane Drive pavement rehabilitation project, including its scope, funding sources, and proposed special assessments. Several commercial property owners, represented by attorney Kevin Shoeberg, filed objections, arguing the project on a major arterial road should be city-funded due to broad benefits, not primarily assessed to adjacent properties. Councilmembers discussed the City's established assessment policy and its consistent application, with Councilmember Wilson questioning the policy and its past deviations.

Approval of Woodlane Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project Contract, Budget Amendment, and Consultant Selection

5-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Stafford [Transcript Time] · Seconded by Councilmember Morris [Transcript Time]

Following the approval of special assessments, the Council proceeded to award the construction contract for the Woodlane Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project to McNamara Contracting for over $5.6 million, amended the 2026 budget to accommodate the project, and authorized a professional engineering services agreement with SEH, Inc. for construction administration.

Notable Quotes (3)

His clients are concerned that Woodlane Drive is a major arterial road under the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. This is a project that the City paid for, and there should be no special assessments.

Kevin Shoeberg, Attorney [Transcript Time]
Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Woodlane Drive

The assessment policy cannot be changed individually by project because it is not fair. If the policy were to be changed, it would need to get feedback from taxpayers because it would completely change how roadway repair is done. He added that it would negatively impact taxpayers because everyone is going to have to pay more if there are no assessments.

Councilmember Morris [Transcript Time]
Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Woodlane Drive

She ran for City Council because of road assessments and finding herself questioning the feasibility report and the assessments. She noted that there is a policy in place and was approved in 2015. It was supposed to be relooked at in 2024 to be implemented in 2025. She agreed that she is not a fan of special assessments and noted that while there is a policy in place, the City has deviated from the policy on some occasions based on the feasibility reports.

Councilmember Wilson [Transcript Time]
Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Woodlane Drive

Ordinances & Resolutions (16)

ProclamationOther

Recognizing Mike Madigan's 18-year tenure on the South Washington Watershed District Board

ProclamationOther

Declaring April 19-25, 2026, as Volunteer Recognition Week

ProclamationOther

Declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week, May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week, May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and May 17-23, 2026, as EMS Week

Project No. 33-2026-00605Permit

Final Plat for Westwind Fourth Addition

Council Letter 26-76Other

Document listing conditions for Development Agreement approval

Resolution 26-39Resolution

Accepting grant funds from Washington County for the 2026 Municipal Recycling Grant and approving associated budget amendment

Resolution 26-40Resolution

Accepting the 2026 Municipal Recycling Incentive Funding Grant from Washington County, executing the grant agreement, and approving associated budget amendment

Resolution 26-41Resolution

Making a Negative Declaration of Need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Bailey Development project

Resolution 26-42Resolution

Authorizing participation in the Performance Measurement Program established by the State of Minnesota and the Council on Local Results and Innovation

Resolution 26-43Resolution

Authorizing the transfer of funds between certain funds

Resolution 26-44Resolution

Approving various 2025 final budget adjustments

Resolution 26-45Resolution

Approving various carryovers to the 2026 budget and authorization for use of funds for the Municipal State Aid Roadway Construction Fund

Ordinance 2077Ordinance

Amending Chapter 9 Franchises, Section 9-6 CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.-Gas Franchise Fee, Schedule A

Resolution 26-46Resolution

Approving the special assessments for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Woodlane Drive

Resolution 26-47Resolution

Awarding the construction contract to McNamara Contracting for the Woodlane Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project, amending the 2026 Adopted Annual Budget, and authorizing an agreement with SEH, Inc. for construction administration services

2040 Comprehensive PlanPlan

City plan referenced in discussion of Woodlane Drive as a major arterial road

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