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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Packet

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00 AMActual: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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--- ## author: Davis, Allison date: D:20260521160248-05'00' --- ## City Council Agenda May 27, 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 3.Roll Call 4.Special Order of Business ## 4A.Recognition of Woodbury Residents for First-Place Congressional Art ## Competition Awards 26-108 ## 4B.Presentation by the League of Minnesota Cities Recognizing City Administrator ## Jeff Dahl’s Service on the LMC Board 26-109 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 ## Watch the Live Meeting ## Woodbury City Council Agenda May 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM Council will listen attentively to comments but, in most instances, will not respond at 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 – May 13, 2026 ## Staff recommends Council approve City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes from May 13, 2026. ## 6B.Approval of Replacement Vehicle Purchase – Ford Utility Police Interceptor ## Vehicle; Budget Amendment 26-110 Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-65, a resolut…
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--- title: MINUTES author: Oehlke date: D:20260611132613-05'00' --- ## Minutes ## Woodbury City Council Wednesday, May 27, 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 27 th day of May 2026. ## Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Santini called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and she welcomed those attending the meeting both in person and virtually. Mayor Pro Tem Santini 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 Pro Tem Santini 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: Councilmembers: Kim Wilson, Donna Stafford, Steve Morris, and Jennifer Santini. Absent: Mayor ## Burt Others Present: Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk; Kevin Sandstrom, City Attorney; Jeffrey Dahl, City Administrator ; and Chris Hartzell, Engineering Director. ## Special Order of Business A. Recognition of Woodbury Residents for First-Place Congressional Art Competition Awards Mayor Pro Tem Santini noted that there are two City residents who have earned first-place awards for the Congressional Art Competition. Every year, Minnesota’s eight Congressional District Offices participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute. The competition is open to high school students, and each district selects one winner to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for a year. Mayor Pro Tem Santini stated that this year, the City of Woodbury has two residents who were selected as first-place winners. Alyssa Wang of Woodbury was selected as the first-place winner in the Fourth Congressional District held by Congresswoman McCollum. Alyssa attends East Ridge High School and won for her graphite piece entitled “Color Me Happy.” Woodbury resident Will Kongdara previously attended East Ridge High School but is currently a student at the Per…

Congressional Art Competition Awards

Recognition of City Administrator Jeff Dahl

Proposed ICE Resolution and 287(g) Agreements

Liquor License Applications for Businesses

City Infrastructure and Construction Projects

Community Events and Juneteenth Holiday

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Votes (4)

Approval of Consent Agenda

4-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris · Seconded by Councilmember Stafford

The Consent Agenda included approval of several resolutions regarding capital improvement grants, equipment purchases, budget amendments, and a gas franchise fee ordinance. While no specific debate occurred, these items represent significant city business passed as a block.

Approval of 3rd Act Brewery LLC Liquor Licenses

4-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris · Seconded by Councilmember Stafford

Application for 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 for 3rd Act Brewery LLC at 4120 Radio Drive. The business, operating since 2018, sought new licenses to offer wine and hard cider. A criminal history check of the owners found no violations.

Approval of LTF Club Operations Company, Inc dba Life Time Liquor License

4-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris · Seconded by Councilmember Stafford

Application for an On Sale Intoxicating Wine and Beer Liquor License (including Sunday Sales) for Life Time at 675 Commons Drive. Discussion centered on Life Time's primary business being fitness versus hospitality, with the City Attorney clarifying zoning regulations. The onsite manager assured compliance with state laws and staff training.

Approval of Main Event Entertainment, Inc dba Main Event Liquor License

4-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Councilmember Morris · Seconded by Councilmember Stafford

Application for an On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License (including Sunday Sales) for Main Event Entertainment, Inc. at 540 Bielenberg Drive. Legal counsel expressed excitement about the new location, and the anticipated opening date was confirmed as August 3, 2026.

Notable Quotes (2)

the intention is to elevate the member experience by offering beer and wine sales throughout the week.

Jeremy Sandigo, On-site manager
Approval of LTF Club Operations Company, Inc dba Life Time Liquor License

the commercial and business district does not specify hospitality versus non-hospitality uses in the zoning.

Kevin Sandstrom, City Attorney
Approval of LTF Club Operations Company, Inc dba Life Time Liquor License

Ordinances & Resolutions (8)

Resolution 26-65Resolution

Approving replacement purchase of one Ford Utility Police Interceptor Vehicle for an amount not to exceed $83,865 and approving budget amendment.

Resolution 26-66Resolution

Authorizing Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Application submittal for Lake Road 4-3 Lane Conversion (Tahoe Road to Woodlane Drive) Project and Active Transportation Grant Application for the Hudson Road Trail Gap Project.

Resolution 26-67Resolution

Authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for purchase of a replacement street sweeper and amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Fund Budget.

Resolution 26-68Resolution

Authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District to purchase a hydromulcher.

Resolution 26-69Resolution

Authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for the Interlachen Parking Lot Improvement Project and amending the 2026 Parks and Trails Replacement Fund Budget.

Resolution 26-70Resolution

Authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for upgrading roadway pre-treatment equipment.

Resolution 26-71Resolution

Amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget and authorizing use of the Ramsey Washington Metro Trunk Storm Sewer Fund for the Windwood Passage Stormwater Lift Station Project.

Ordinance 2078Ordinance

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.

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