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## City Council Agenda

March 25, 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.Arbor Month Proclamation 26-51

Staff recommends Council proclaim April 2026, as Arbor Month in the City of

Woodbury.

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

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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 - March 11, 2026

2. City Council Meeting - March 11, 2026

## 6B.Approving PNRC Appointment to 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force and

Authorizing Staff to make Future Changes to Focus Group Composition as

## Needed

26-52

Staff recommends Council appoint Richard Freese to the 2050 Comprehensive

Plan Task Force as the PNRC representative. Staff further recommend

authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to make future changes to the

Park and Facility Long Range Plan Focus Group composition as needed.

## 6C.Approval of Water Wise Implementation Program; Approving the Cooperative

## Agreement between South Washington Watershed District and the City of

## Woodbury; Approving the Associated Budget Amendment

26-53

Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-25, a resolution approving

## the Water Wise Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement between

South Washington Watershed District and the City of Woodbury and approving

the associated budget amendment.

## 6D.Approval of Powers Lake Lift Station Rehabilitation Project; Awarding the

## Construction Contract; Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign

Contracts; Amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget; Authorizing Use of

## the Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund

26-54

Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-26, a resolution awarding

## the Powers Lake Lift Station Rehabilitation Project construction contract to

## Minger Construction Company, authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to

sign said contract, amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget, and

authorizing the use of the Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund.

6E.Approval of Acceptance of the Washington County SHIP Grant from Washington

## County; Budget Amendment

26-55

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Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-27, a resolution accepting

grant funds from Washington County for the 2026 SHIP Grant and approving

the associated budget amendment.

6F.Approval of Liquor License Renewals; License Year April 1, 2026 through

March 31, 2027

26-56

Staff recommends Council renew the liquor licenses of the businesses on the

attached list in Council Letter 26-56 for the period of April 1, 2026 through

March 31, 2027.

6G.Approval of Tobacco License Renewals; License Year April 1, 2026 through

March 31, 2027

26-57

Staff recommends Council renew the tobacco license of the business on the

attached list in Council Letter 26-57 for the period of April 1, 2026 through

March 31, 2027.

6H.Approval of the Abstract of Bills

The abstract of bills includes payments made from the operating or project

budgets for expenses of the city. The expenditures are from all funds of the

city. Any purchased contracts requiring signature of the Mayor and City

Administrator are hereby approved.

Staff recommends the approval of the abstract of bills for February 27, 2026,

for $853,640.65, and for March 6th, 2026 for $9,525,099.28.

7.Public Hearing

In order to allow for a full airing of all speaker comments, individual remarks may not

exceed 10 minutes each. If a speaker determines that more time is necessary, they

are advised to make a request in writing to the Mayor at least three days prior to the

hearing. If there are more than three (3) green sheets submitted to make comments

at a public hearing, the Mayor may reduce the individual time allotted to each

speaker so that all interested parties have the opportunity to provide their comments

within the aggregate thirty-minute (30) public comment period of the public hearing

process. Remarks or points already made by someone else should not be repeated,

unless simply to state that they are “opposed” to, or “favor” the issue. Remarks

should be limited to the subject at hand only. Speakers are encouraged to coordinate

presentations to the extent possible. Those in attendance at the Public Hearing will

refrain from applause, or other expressions of emotion, whether in favor of, or

opposition to, any particular application or argument. Inappropriate language,

outbursts or criticisms aimed at individuals or groups are not allowed.

## 7A.Consider Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation

## Project

26-58

## 1. Open Hearing

## 2. Close Hearing

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3. Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-28, a resolution

approving the special assessments for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation

Project.

## 7B.Consider Approval of 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project: Award Contract;

## Amend Budget; Select Consultant for Construction Administration Services

(Item is not a Public Hearing. Council action needed after close of the 2026

## Roadway Rehabilitation Project Assessment Hearing)

26-59

Staff recommends Council adopt RESOLUTION 26-29, a resolution awarding

the construction contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of

$6,292,540.31 for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project and authorizing

the Mayor and City Administrator to sign said contract, amending the 2026

## Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget, and authorizing the Mayor

and City Administrator to execute a professional engineering services

agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount of $608,218 for

construction administration services for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation

Project.

8.Discussion

8A.Consider Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation

and Chapter 14-Motor Vehicles and Traffic

26-60

Staff recommends Council adopt ORDINANCE 2076, an ordinance amending

City Code Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation, and Chapter 14—Motor Vehicles

and Traffic.

9.Staff Reports

## 9A.City Administrator Update

10.Adjournment

The City of Woodbury is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits

discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities. The City is committed to full

implementation of the Act to our services, programs, and activities. Information regarding the

provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Administration office at 651-

714-3500. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 72 hours in

advance of an event. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 651-714-3500 (TDD 731-5796) to make

arrangements.

## 4A

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-51

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Arbor Month Proclamation

## Summary

In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set

aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of

more than a million trees in Nebraska. Since then, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation

and the world.

Trees can reduce the erosion of topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate

the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitats for wildlife. Trees are

a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other

wood products. Trees in our City also increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of

business areas and beautify our community.

In celebration of the annual Arbor Day, the City of Woodbury declares the whole month a celebration

and will be encouraging residents to plant trees in their yards and become good stewards of the

trees that already exist. In addition, the Parks and Forestry Division planted 926 trees in 2025 and

will be planting approximately 500 additional trees in 2026 within the City.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council proclaim April 2026, as Arbor Month in the City of Woodbury.

## Fiscal Implications

## None

## Policy

## Critical Success Factor: Environmental Stewardship

## Public Process

This has been an annual declaration of the City Council.

## Council Letter 26-51

March 25, 2026

Page 2

## Background

With the unfortunate loss of hundreds of Ash trees in our community over the past several years, the

stewardship we encourage and foster for both residents and the City becomes even more important.

Arbor Month presents an opportunity for the promotion of such stewardship, education for planting

and tree care, and tree sales offered by or promoted through the City.

The annual proclamation is a requirement for participation in the Tree City USA program. Through

receiving this designation, Woodbury maintains its eligibility for certain grants through the program.

## Written By:Amy Howard, Assistant Parks & Forestry Manager

## Approved Through:Mary Van Milligen, Public Works Director

## Attachment:Arbor Month Proclamation

Proclamation of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

## Arbor Month

April 2026

WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture

that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and

WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more

than a million trees in Nebraska; and

WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and world; and

WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and

cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life-giving oxygen and provide habitat

for wildlife; and

WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource and give us paper, wood for our homes, fuel

for our fires and countless other wood products; and

WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of

business areas and beautify our community; and

WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anne W. Burt, Mayor of the City of Woodbury, Washington County,

Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2026 as

## Arbor Month

in Woodbury and I encourage all the residents of Woodbury to celebrate Arbor Day all month and to

support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and

FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-

being of this and future generations.

This Proclamation was adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to by the

City Administrator this 25

th

day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## Minutes

## Woodbury City Council Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

## 6A1

Pursuant to the due call and notice thereof, a workshop meeting was held at Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 11

th

day of

March 2026.

Present: Mayor Anne Burt, Councilmembers: Kim Wilson, Jennifer Santini, Steve Morris, and Donna Stafford.

Others Present: Jeffrey Dahl, City Administrator; Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator; Christina Benson, City Attorney; Nicole Pontrelli,

Public Safety Manager; Jason Posel, Public Safety Director/Police Chief; additional staff in-person and on-line and present for vehicle tours.

Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

## Workshop Discussion Items

## 1A.Discussion of Solicitor Permits and Proposed Ordinance Changes

Presentation provided by staff with Council questions, comments, and discussion throughout.

Council provided direction to staff as follows:

Proceed with development of Option 2 as presented.

Staff to provide further regulatory methods and standards for permitting a business and revoking such permit as may be necessary,

including a fee recommendation for a business license.

Staff to develop a fee recommendation for individual solicitor permits.

Total fees to be collected are to be developed based on recuperating full cost impacts to the City as allowed.

Council further provided direction to staff to also research and offer recommendations for the ordinance on how denial or approval of a permit

is evaluated utilizing the background check process by staff. Staff were directed to verify applicable forms for comprehensiveness and will also

implement further communication plans as reviewed following any approvals. Council was supportive of ordinance amendments for a non-

calendar year implementation pending staff further review.

1B.Public Safety Vehicle Showcase: Police Armored Vehicle and Fire Ladder Truck

The Council moved the meeting outdoors of City Hall. Staff provided an informational walk through of the Police Division’s new armored

vehicle and the Fire Division's new ladder truck. Staff presented vehicle features, capabilities, deployment scenarios, and training

considerations.

Administrator Comments and updates

## None

## Mayor and City Council Comments and Commission Liaison Updates

## None

## Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

## Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator

Approved by the Woodbury City Council on ________________.

## Minutes

## Woodbury City Council

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

## 6A2

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 11

th

day of March 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. She

explained that she had laryngitis and would be turning the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Santini to conduct most of the meeting.

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: Mayor Anne Burt, Councilmembers: Kim Wilson, Donna Stafford, Steve Morris, and Mayor Pro Tem

## Jennifer Santini. Absent: None

Others Present: Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk; Christina Benson, City Attorney; Jeffrey Dahl, City Administrator; Janelle

Schmitz, Community Development Director; and Eric Searles, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner.

## Special Order of Business

No items scheduled

## Open Forum

No comments received

## Consent Agenda

## Item A1. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes— February 25, 2026

2. Approval of Council Minutes – February 25, 2026

Item BTo adopt the following resolutionResolution 26-18

Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the Cooperative Agreement with Independent

School District 833 for Enhanced Street Sweeping.

Item CTo adopt the following resolutionResolution 26-19

Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey-

Washington Metro Watershed District for the enhanced street sweeping program and amending the 2026 Adopted Budget.

Item DTo adopt the following resolutionResolution 26-20

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Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving a budget amendment to the 2025 Water and

Sewer Utility Fund for the East Wellfield Manifold Pipe Project.

Item ETo adopt the following resolutionResolution 26-21

Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota awarding the contract for the 2026-2027 Ojibway Park

Trails Reconstruction Project to Miller Excavating Incorporated in the amount of $835,172 and authorizing the Mayor and

City Administrator to sign said contract, and approving associated budget amendment.

Item FTo adopt the following ordinanceOrdinance 2074

Ordinance of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota an ordinance providing that the City Code be updated by

amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-21 Compensation.

Item GTo adopt the following resolutionResolution 26-22

Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the application for Lawful Gambling activity

for Hill Murray Fathers Club at The ‘Wick Pub & Grill, located at 9555 Wedgewood Drive, Woodbury, MN.

Item HTo adopt a motion to renew the liquor licenses of the businesses on the attached list in Council Letter 26-45 for the period

of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

Item ITo adopt a motion renew the tobacco licenses of the businesses on the attached list in Council Letter 26-46 for the period

of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

Item JThe abstract of bills includes payments made from the operating or project budgets for expenses of the city. The

expenditures are from all funds of the city. Any purchased contracts requiring signature of the mayor and City Administrator

is hereby approved. Staff recommends approval of the abstract of bills for February 13, 2026 in the amount of

$650,860.20 and February 20, 2026 in the amount of $1,289,742.79.

Councilmember Stafford moved, seconded by Councilmember Morris, to approve the Consent Agenda items.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

## Public Hearings

A.Consider Approval of Forty-seven Pines Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use

## Permit and Preliminary and Final Plat Project No. 29-2025-00592

Mayor Pro Tem Santini declared the public hearing open.

Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner Searles stated that Land & Resource Consulting (LRC) has submitted an application

for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat for the property located at

4255 Woodlane Drive. The application requests to plat nine (9) residential lots. The land is currently zoned R-2 Single Family Estate District

and is currently guided as Rural Estate on the Land Use Plan.

Mr. Searles explained at their July 16, 2025, meeting that the City Council provided feedback on a Concept PUD for the subject property prior

to bearing the expense of preparing a full development application. The proposed application was informed by the discussions, including

increasing the lot width and shape of several of the lots.

Mr. Searles noted that the proposed site is zoned R-2, Single-Family Estate District, which normally allows for subdivision at a density of one

unit per 3 acres of land due to the district’s reliance on private wells and septic systems to meet the infrastructure needs of the lots. The R-2

District is also the appropriate zoning district for Urban Estate developments, which are identified to have a maximum density of 1 unit per

acre, subject to the provision of public utilities.

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Mr. Searles stated the Applicant is requesting a change to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use from Rural Estate to Urban Estate. The City has

historically required one of the following findings of fact to be made to support a change to the land use of a property via a Comprehensive

Plan Amendment. Either a mistake was made in designating the property Rural Estate in the Comprehensive Plan, or times and conditions

have changed to warrant a change in the plan. Staff identifies that the times and conditions have changed to warrant a change in the plan.

The development to the east of the subject parcel is called Arbor Ridge. As part of the development two (2) significant events occurred that

changed the highest and best use for the adjacent land. The first was the extension of Hargis Parkway, which extended city sewer and water to

the subject site but also provided a significant traffic benefit to Bailey Road by providing an additional east/west roadway connection from

Woodlane Drive to Pioneer Drive.

Mr. Searles noted that the second change was the construction of a municipal drinking water supply well in the location identified below. Due

to the close proximity to the city well, allowance of additional private water wells should be greatly minimized to reduce drawdown and

contamination risks. The proposed utilization of City sewer and water would mitigate the risks to the adjacent municipal drinking water supply

well. Furthermore, when utilities are present, the City Code requires their use versus the utilization of private wells and septic systems. Due to

the lower density patterns to the west of the site and the single family development to the east, staff identifies the highest and best land use

as Urban Estate as the Comprehensive Plan identifying a goal for Urban Estate properties to “provide a transition from rural to residential

area” with further technical discussion on the ability of the land use category to “provide a transition between Rural Estate (3-acre lots) and

Low Density Mixed Residential areas (3.5 units per acre). Urban Estate may also be used in the future in other areas as a transition from Rural

Estate to an urban land use if municipal services can be provided”.

Mr. Searles explained that the Applicant requests Planned Unit Development (PUD), Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat approval for

the development site. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) application requests flexibility to the Zoning Ordinance for the following

requirements. The 3-acre minimum lot size is established for lots with private wells and septic systems. The proposed lots would be served by

municipal sewer and water services, which facilitates the reduced lot sizes. The proposed lots range from .74 to .96 acres, with all lots

meeting minimum depth and width requirements. For context, the single-family lots directly to the east range from .2 to .3 acres. In exchange

for flexibility to the standards identified, the Applicant shall connect the existing home and all future homes to City services to mitigate risk to

the adjacent municipal well and shall construct a trail along the south side of Hargis Parkway all the way to Woodlane Drive.

The proposed Preliminary Plat creates 9 single-family lots, with lot 1 being the existing homestead and a single outlot for stormwater

management that will ultimately be owned and maintained by the City. The plat further conveys right of way for Woodlane Drive.

Mr. Searles mentioned that access to the property is proposed off of Hargis Parkway, with two (2) cul-de-sacs proposed. It is anticipated that

the westernmost cul-de-sac could be extended in the future to provide access to the properties to the south. A trail is proposed on the south

side of Hargis Parkway, which would extend the existing trail to connect with Woodlane Drive. A sidewalk is proposed on the west cul-de-sac as

it is identified to be extended in the future to serve the properties to the south of the development. The proposed lots are larger than the lots

located to the east but smaller than the lots located to the west across Woodlane Drive. Bailey Elementary is located to the north.

Mr. Searles noted that the Applicant has submitted a detailed landscaping plan that provides plantings throughout the development site with

a specific focus on providing significant landscaping along Hargis Parkway to create additional screening and separation. Mr. Searles stated

that a neighborhood meeting was held as part of the concept PUD review on June 18th, with 16 property owners in attendance. Questions

were raised regarding anticipated grading, stormwater management, perimeter tree impacts, and project timelines. An additional

neighborhood meeting was held on November 17, 2025, with 9 residents in attendance. Questions were raised regarding the timing of the

project, landscaping along Hargis Parkway, and the removal of barbed wire fencing. The Planning Commission reviewed the application at its

February 23, 2026, meeting. At that time, they recommended approval by a 5-0 vote. He introduced Planning Commissioner Saurin Shah to

provide a Planning Commission report.

Planning Commissioner Shah noted that staff explained to the commission the rationale for their recommendation, and the commission

unanimously approved with a 5-0 vote. The key discussion points were around the availability of City water and sewer, and what would happen

in the future if the lot to the south came forward with a similar development proposal. The Planning Commission was informed that water and

sewer capacity would be reviewed as part of the next Comprehensive Plan development. He pointed out the walking path included in the

development and noted that there was discussion about students from the elementary school walking on the walking path and the need for

pedestrian crossings. Staff pointed out to the commission that there would be pedestrian crossings at Woodlane and would monitor the area

to see if there needed to be a lighted crossing or just a pedestrian crossing. The commission had questions on if the planned cul-de-sac was

sized for EMS and trash pickup. He added that the commission had questions regarding stormwater drainage.

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to close the public hearing.

## Voting in Favor:Wilson, Stafford, Morris, Santini, Burt

## Absent: None

Mayor Pro Tem Santini opened opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council.

Mayor Burt asked why the two cul-de-sacs were different sizes. Mr. Searles replied that the cul-de-sac on the west side is a temporary cul-de-

sac and is the minimum size that the City can accept to allow for emergency vehicles and plowing operations. Mayor Burt asked how snow

removal would be handled in the smaller cul-de-sac. Mr. Searles replied that the snow would be pushed to the end. Mayor Burt wondered how

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a full ladder fire truck would be able to maneuver the smaller cul-de-sac. Mr. Searles replied that the fire truck would be able to maneuver the

area, and staff have turning templates that show the ability for full ladder trucks to move through the cul-de-sac, but it would not be as simple

as the other cul-de-sac.

Mayor Burt asked if staff had an idea of when the property to the south would be developed. She wondered if the cul-de-sac could be made

bigger and then reduced later. Mr. Searles pointed out that the Agenda Packet identifies some ghost plots the shows how deep the cul-de-sac

is, and he added that ultimately the cul-de-sac will eventually be relocated and rebuilt to the south if development occurs.

Councilmember Morris asked if the property was inside the MUSA. Mr. Searles replied that it is currently not within the MUSA, but after the

Comprehensive Plan amendment, it would be inside the MUSA.

Councilmember Morris suggested including signage that indicated that there would be a future road extension planned, so the four property

owners who were coming into the development would be aware. Mr. Searles replied that it is part of the standard specifications but could

include it as a condition. Councilmember Morris replied that it did not need to be a condition if it was a part of the standard specifications.

Councilmember Wilson asked if the properties would be well and septic. Mr. Searles replied that the current zoning and land use would lead

the development to be well and septic lots. Councilmember Wilson asked if the properties would be well and septic. Mr. Searles replied that if

the item was approved, the properties would not be well and septic and instead would be hooked up to City water and sewer.

Councilmember Morris explained that the desire for the City is for the development to be connected to City water. He asked Mr. Searles to add

clarification on why the City does not want more wells and septic systems in this location. . Mr. Searles replied that wellhead protection is to

limit the number of protrusions into the aquifer. Another issue is that there are drawdowns in close proximity to municipal wells, which can

cause operational challenges for future wells.

Councilmember Wilson asked how students from the development to the east get to Bailey Elementary School. Mr. Searles replied that there

is a trail and sidewalk system that connects.

Councilmember Wilson explained that the Council has previously said that they do not want to do a Comprehensive Plan amendment because

it can create a lot of additional work. She added that the City has a pause on development outside of the MUSA. Mr. Searles explained that the

Comprehensive Plan amendment would amend the MUSA boundary and bring it into the existing MUSA. The current development pause is

pausing the implementation of sub-phasing specifically for sub-phase 2D.

Councilmember Wilson requested to have sidewalks on both sides of the road. She explained that when the road extends to the south for

future development, it would make it more difficult for people living there. Mayor Burt explained that the City does not typically do that.

Councilmember Morris mentioned that the City has standards that would dictate when and where there would be dual sidewalks. Mr. Searles

stated that the design principles identify the roadway category or characteristics that would lead to having a sidewalk on both sides or a trail

and sidewalk on one side. He noted that a normal city road would have a sidewalk on one side only.

Councilmember Wilson expressed concerns regarding the road getting bottlenecked due to parents picking up students from the school who

are walking. She wondered what the width of the road was. Mr. Searles replied 26 feet. Councilmember Wilson pointed out that there have

been issues with vehicles bottlenecking and safety concerns at Valley Crossing Elementary. Councilmember Morris asked Mr. Searles to

explain the history of pedestrians from the school on Hargis Parkway. Mr. Searles explained that there have been concerns regarding parking,

especially when there was utilization of the fields. He noted that he believed the issue had been corrected. He added that staff have not seen

issues with parent parking along Hargis Parkway but have seen issues on Woodlane.

Councilmember Morris moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Santini, to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Rural Estate to

Urban Estate.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Councilmember Morris moved, seconded by Councilmember Stafford, to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) via Resolution 26-23, a

Resolution adopting findings of fact.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

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Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Councilmember Morris moved, seconded by Councilmember Stafford, to approve Forty-seven Pines Planned Unit Development (PUD),

Preliminary Plat and Final Plat, Project No. 29-2025-00592, and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Developer

Agreement with all approvals subject to the following conditions as listed in Council Letter 26-47.

1.The PUD and CUP approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been

requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council.

2.The Applicant shall obtain Metropolitan Council approval for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment prior to the issuance of a land

disturbance permit.

3.The Preliminary Plat approval shall expire six (6) months from the date of the City Council approval unless a Final Plat has been

requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council.

4.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall record the final plat.

5.Final park dedication shall be satisfied via cash dedication. Final dedication shall be memorialized in the Development Agreement.

6.A Development Agreement shall be fully executed prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording.

7.Prior to the approval of the Final Plat, all required findings of Chapter 21-16 shall be met. This includes participation for public

infrastructure including storm sewer, water, sanitary and transportation infrastructure. Approval of the Preliminary Plat is conditional

upon satisfactory compliance with Chapter 21-16 of the Woodbury City Code.

8.Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall revise the landscaping plan to add a minimum of three trees

per lot.

9.Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, staff shall finalize the tree replacement calculations and method of achieving

replacement or payment in lieu.

10. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, Engineering staff shall review and approve the seeding plan for the stormwater

ponding area. Said plan shall include a minimum of three (3) years of maintenance to establish native areas within the outlot.

11. All areas designated for perennial native vegetation, per the landscape plan, shall be established by a qualified contractor which

shall be approved, in writing, by staff within the Development Agreement. Furthermore, all work done comply with the Native

Vegetation Establishment Program.

12. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall obtain all necessary temporary and permanent easements

necessary to construct utility extensions and temporary cul-de-sacs.

13. The Applicant and future property owners shall ensure the removal of all barbed wire currently onsite is removed.

## Engineering Conditions:

1.The Applicant shall be financially responsible for all applicable water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer area and connection charges.

Rates applied shall be those in effect at the time of Final Plat approval and will be memorialized in a feasibility/preliminary report for

the project.

2.The Applicant shall be financially responsible for trunk sanitary sewer and trunk watermain lateral benefit charges applicable to the

site. Lateral benefit charges will be based on the rates in effect for the year the Development Agreement is executed.

3.Prior to the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit, the proposed stormwater facility designs shall meet the City’s stormwater design

standards including infiltration, quality and quantity ponding.

4.Prior to the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit, the sanitary, storm and water utility plans shall be reviewed and approved by the

Engineering Division.

5.The Applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and

must obtain a Land Disturbance Permit along with any necessary right-of-way permits from the City’s Engineering Division prior to the

commencement of any site activities or site disturbance. The Developer will also be responsible for obtaining any other permits

necessary from other applicable agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency NPDES Permit for Construction Activities

permit prior to commencing any site activities.

6.Where public utilities and/or overland emergency overflows run adjacent to side or rear lot lines, easements shall be a minimum of

10 feet wide on each side of the lot line. If the utilities are deeper than 10 feet the easement width for each lot is calculated at a 1:1

depth to width ratio from the centerline of the utility. The easement width shall then be adjusted to the nearest five (5) foot

increment.

7.The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting all on- or off-site storm sewer basins and components and adjacent storm sewer

facilities from exposure to stormwater runoff, sediment and debris during construction activities. Temporary stormwater facilities

may be necessary to protect the aforementioned improvements during all construction activities. Construction and maintenance of

any temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Developer. A SWPPP shall be submitted to the City for review

and approval as part of the Land Disturbance Permit process.

8.Temporary sediment basins shall be identified on the grading plan that are sufficient in size to address stormwater management

during construction. These basins shall be located out of the right-of-way and be maintained throughout housing construction.

9.All homes shall have a 25-foot useable backyard area (flat for approximately 25 feet out from the house pad).

10. Outlots and easements that contain public structures and utilities shall be kept free of landscaping and retaining walls, except

otherwise approved. All pond accesses and maintenance benches shall be kept free of planting, retaining walls, etc.

11. All public utility improvements and connections to the public systems shall be designed by the City in accordance with all City

standard specifications, standard detail plates and standard plans. Easements necessary to accommodate public utility

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improvements will be determined by the final design and shall be shown on the Final Plat. Responsibility for construction of public

utility improvements will be determined at the time of Final Plat approval.

12. All rights-of-way, easements and outlots shall be kept free of plantings, retaining walls, signage, etc. that would affect their intended

purpose.

13. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for any cost incurred for removal and/or relocation of existing small utilities, utility

poles, undergrounding existing overhead electric utilities and other associated private utilities adjacent to and within the

development and/or related to the public improvements needed to service the development.

14. Street lights shall be required to be installed by the Applicant, at their cost, as directed by the City.

15. The location of landscaping irrigation lines shall be shown on the utility plan for irrigation of medians or at locations where irrigation

lines cross public streets.

16. All irrigation systems shall meet the design standards established by the Environmental Division including, but not limited to, the

following standards:

a.All systems shall have an irrigation audit completed by a certified landscape irrigation auditor and submitted to the City.

Audit results, including auditor, date, time, issues identified and recommended improvements shall be submitted to the

City as identified in the Operations and Maintenance Plan.

b.All systems, including pumps, controllers, connections and irrigation line placement shall be submitted for review and

approval by City Staff.

c.Private irrigation wells as a back-up irrigation source shall not be permitted.

d.Irrigation heads shall be placed a minimum of 6 inches from back of curb, trail, sidewalk, or other hard surface to avoid

damage.

e.Irrigation mainlines must be placed outside of right-of-way to avoid damage.

f.EPA Watersense approved smart controllers shall be used. The controller shall be approved by Engineering Staff in writing.

g.Drip irrigation, high efficiency rotating nozzles, pressure regulate

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

B.Consider Approval of Bielenberg Drive Multi-Family Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Planned Unit

Development, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat and Site and Building Plan, Project No. 05-2025-00594

Mayor Pro Tem Santini declared the public hearing open.

Mr. Searles stated Greco Properties LLC has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Planned Unit

Development, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Site and Building Plan. The application requests to construct a 150-unit

multifamily project, including both apartment and townhome units. The project property is located north of Tamarack Road and west of

Bielenberg Drive. The land is currently zoned B-1 Office Park District and is currently guided as Places to Work.

Mr. Searles noted that the applicant is proposing to construct an active adult 55+ senior community including a 137 unit four-story apartment

building and thirteen townhomes. The apartment building consists of 43 one (1) bedroom units, 75 two (2) bedroom units and 19 three (3)

bedroom units. All of the townhome units are two (2) bedrooms plus den floor plans. In February of 2024, the City Council approved the Gold

Line Development. The first phase of the development included the construction of the Top Golf and Main Event commercial recreation uses

but also identified the subject site as a possible future residential use.

Mr. Searles explained that the Applicant is requesting a change to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use from Places to Work to Mixed Use. The

City has historically required one of the following findings of fact to be made to support a change to the land use of a property via a

Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The findings include a mistake was made in designating the property Places to Work in the Comprehensive

Plan, or times and conditions have changed to warrant a change in the plan. Staff identifies that the times and conditions have changed to

warrant a change in the plan. On April 13, 2022 City Council approved the Gold Line Station Area Master Plan. The purpose of the City’s

master plan was to determine the appropriate land uses around each of the three stations, optimize existing development, prepare for

potential redevelopment, create a unique sense of place with landscaping and lighting fixtures, and enhance connectivity within the area.

Within the plan, the subject site was studied due to its proximity to the transit line and was recommended to be guided for high density

residential use adjacent to Bielenberg Drive.

Mr. Searles mentioned that the existing zoning for the property is B-1, Office Park District. The application requests a modification of the site

zoning to MX, Mixed Use to allow for the proposed residential use. The proposed zoning change is appropriate based on the recommend land

use change to Mixed Use as State law requires a city to rezone properties consistent with their land use.

Mr. Searles stated that the Applicant requests Planned Unit Development (PUD), Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary Plat approval for the

development site. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) application requests flexibility to the Zoning Ordinance for the following requirements.

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The proposed plans identify 180 spaces in the underground parking garage and 37 surface parking stalls. The applicant has also secured

parking rights within the adjacent commercial parking lot, which is currently shown as proof of parking. The proposed project provides a total

of 254 spaces.

Mr. Searles explained that the proposed rental development is accessed by two existing access points off of Bielenberg Drive, with both points

being full signalized accesses. The project identifies both internal and exterior site amenities that future project residents will have access to.

He reviewed the amenities included in the project.

Mr. Searles noted that a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for all multi-family projects and Planned Unit Developments. City Code

Section 24-43 outlines the guidelines for granting a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant has submitted a detailed landscaping plan that

provides plantings throughout the development site.

Mr. Searles stated the exterior facades meet the architectural ordinance requirement of 65 percent Class I material. The graphics in the

agenda packet show the proposed designs with brick, stone, and glass being the predominant Class I material, with material colors that were

carefully selected to complement the adjacent commercial uses. The apartment design utilizes jogs and material transitions to break the

building massing into smaller, visually approachable parts. The corners of the buildings and main entrance are designed via a cohesive

architectural language to convey a refined and modern multifamily structure. The designs further include larger parapets and canted roof

canopies at key corners. The application also identifies 13 townhome units, which are designed to aesthetically support the apartment

building’s modern design through matching building materials .

Mr. Searles explained that the graphic in the agenda packet is from the Gold Line PUD approvals, which created the overall pedestrian

connectivity approach. The red dotted line is the future sidewalk to be constructed as development occurs. The graphic on the right shows the

proposed sidewalk system, which was strategically designed to enhance accessibility and site connectivity. To the west, walkways provide

convenient access to the adjacent commercial uses, and to the east, sidewalks link directly to the Bielenberg Drive trail, which offers a

connection to the greater Gold Line BRT and additional recreation trails. Circulating sidewalks internal to the site strengthen the connections

and create inviting spaces for walking and outdoor activity.

Mr. Searles noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on February 17, 2026. No residents were present at the meeting and staff has not

received any questions or comments following the mailing of the Planning Commission meeting notice. The Planning Commission reviewed the

application at its February 23, 2026, meeting and recommended approval by a 5-0 vote.

Planning Commissioner Shah noted that the key discussion points with the Planning Commission were the history of Comprehensive Plan

amendments and rezoning. He added that there was a discussion regarding the location of the walking path from the condominiums and if the

path was wheelchair accessible. He mentioned that the developer explained to the commission that there is a similar facility in Minnetonka

that they developed, and they learned that .75 parking spaces per occupant is appropriate. He stated that the staff agreed that the parking

was adequate. The commission discussed the common areas being easily accessible by EMS.

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Morris, to close the public hearing.

## Voting in Favor:Wilson, Stafford, Morris, Santini, Burt

## Absent: None

Mayor Burt opened an opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council.

Councilmember Morris asked if the entire development was market-rate senior 55+ or just a portion of the project. Mr. Searles replied that it

was the entirety of the project. Councilmember Morris asked if the property would have to be 55+ forever. Applicant Josh Brandsted replied

that it is a restriction on the property. Mayor Pro Tem Santini pointed out that the area would be desirable for younger people to move in. Mr.

Searles pointed out an area that is vacant and is identified within the master plan for a change to move to residential housing.

Councilmember Wilson asked if the master plan identified the area as more of a business office use instead of residential. Mr. Searles replied

that the master plan looks at the entire area, and it includes residential housing on the property.

Councilmember Morris asked if the berms shown in the elevation graphic were planned. Mr. Searles replied that it is planned due to the lack

of ability to put plantings there due to the pipeline. Councilmember Morris expressed concerns about the pedestrian movement off the site. He

asked what the pedestrian movement was south of the property to get to Tamarack. Mr. Searles replied that there is a trail on the west side of

Bielenberg Drive as part of the Gold Line.

Councilmember Morris asked staff if they believed the guest parking was sufficient. Mr. Searles replied that it is consistent with what they

have used for guest parking ratios and believed it would be sufficient. Councilmember Morris asked if the townhouses had driveways. Mr.

Searles agreed that they did. Mayor Pro Tem Santini wondered about cross-easement parking. Mr. Searles replied that there is cross-

easement parking in the north area. Mayor Burt pointed out that the State is looking to restrict parking more. Mr. Searles added that the State

is looking to have one stall per unit. Mayor Burt asked Mr. Brandsted how that would work, trying to rent out units. Mr. Brandsted replied that

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all of the suburban units have one parking stall per bedroom. He explained that the Minnetonka site is .67 stalls per bedroom. He stated one

stall per unit would be insufficient.

Councilmember Wilson expressed concerns regarding parking and mentioned that many units would likely have two cars. She wondered who

would be utilizing a three-bedroom unit in a 55+ facility. Mr. Brandsted replied that some of the two to three-bedroom units have two vehicles,

but a lot of the couples have a single vehicle. He added that they found that there was too much parking provided, and it is not all utilized at

the other site.

Councilmember Morris explained that he is a little disappointed that it is targeted to 55+ because it is a great market rate, and it has direct

access to transit.

Councilmember Wilson expressed her confusion about the property being residential. She explained that there was a lot of discussion on the

master plan for the corridor, and there were many ideas that were offered. She noted that it did not seem like the idea for the corridor was

going to fruition.

Councilmember Morris asked what would be done with screening. He added that there would be a lot of traffic coming in and out of the

commercial areas. He asked if there was an application for the northwest building. Mr. Searles stated there was no application for the building

and would be a commercial use. He explained that the Main Event property has lighting fixtures that are capped at 25 feet and are LED and

directional-based. He added that there is an option for the City to work with Main Events to have them install shields. Councilmember Morris

asked what was being done to shield the site from noise. He pointed out that there would be a residential site in the parking lot of commercial

spaces. Mr. Searles explained that the challenge of mixed-use development is that it is in the middle of commercial sites, but it also provides

accessibility. Staff determined that whoever decides to live in the building will have to make that decision for themselves. Councilmember

Morris asked how dense the screening was. Mr. Searles replied that staff increased the number of plantings that are required.

Councilmember Stafford noted that the townhouses are for 55+ and are two-story units. She asked why the units were not one level. Mr.

Brandsted replied that the primary suite is on the main level and the guest and potential office den are on the second level. Councilmember

Santini asked if the townhome owners would have access to all of the amenities. Mr. Brandsted agreed that they would have access. He

explained that he has worked on a project that was in a commercial area and is familiar with how to screen properly.

Councilmember Stafford asked how much rent would be. Mr. Brandsted replied that rent would be between $2,400 and $6,000 a month.

Councilmember Wilson asked if the property was in the tax abatement district. Mr. Searles replied that it was not.

Councilmember Wilson explained that she is happy the commercial sites are going in first so that future residents would not be surprised

when they move in. She expressed concerns that the Council spent a lot of time discussing what they wanted the corridor to look like, and it is

not looking like what they planned on. She noted that the Council discussed wanting the corridor to have a main street feel. Mayor Pro Tem

Santini expressed her understanding of Councilmember Wilson’s comment and noted that the area was identified for residential and wished it

were not limited to 55+.

Councilmember Morris expressed his disappointment that the Council worked through the master plan and created the plan around the

demographics of the Gold Line, and housing on the west side of the corridor was not the vision. Councilmember Wilson stated that the corridor

is not taking on the feel that the Council had spent hours discussing. She added that the Council took time to decide how the corridor would

look. Mayor Pro Tem Santini pointed out that there is still an opportunity on the corridor. Mr. Searles showed the Council the language from

the master plan and Gold Line plan. Mayor Burt mentioned that there is residential housing on the west side of the corridor, and instead of

light industrial, there are now entertainment complexes, so it is not far from the original master plan. The east side has the opportunity for

residential housing with the step down.

Councilmember Stafford explained that she appreciates the landscaping, but she would not want to be on a deck looking over Bielenberg

Drive. She noted support for housing for 55+ people who want to stay in the community. She asked if there were garden plots planned. Mr.

Searles replied that there are.

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Mayor Burt, to adopt a motion approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Places to

Work to Mixed Use.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – no

Donna Stafford – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Councilmember Morris did not vote. Councilmember Wilson asked what language she could use to say she wanted to change her vote but

would like to make a statement before changing it. City Attorney Christina Benson replied that she could rescind her vote.

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Councilmember Wilson stated she likes the 55+ community being an option and the overall plan of the building. She explained that she is

disappointed in how the gateway corridor is turning out. It is not following along with what the Council had discussed. She noted that she is not

going to take her frustration out on a building because it is not going how she wanted it to and would rescind her vote and say yes because it

is a good plan and a good community.

The vote was recorded as follows:

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Steve Morris – aye

## Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Stafford,

To adopt the following OrdinanceOrdinance 2075

Ordinance of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota rezoning certain property from B-1, Office Park District

## to MX, Mixed-Use District;

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Santini, to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) via Resolution 26-24, a

Resolution adopting findings of fact.

Councilmember Morris mentioned that the findings of fact do not require the building to be 55+. Mr. Searles agreed. Councilmember Morris

explained he does not want the building to be restricted to 55+. Mayor Burt noted that there are people who do not want to live with children.

Councilmember Morris expressed his understanding and noted that by limiting the age, it is taking a whole demographic out of the picture who

have a desire to live in the City and close to transit. He expressed his disappointment in restricting the housing. He stated that any housing

restricts aging, he will vote no.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Stafford, to adopt a motion approving the Bielenberg Drive Multi-Family Planned

Unit Development (PUD), Preliminary Plat and Site and Building Plan, Project No. 05-2025-00594, all subject to the conditions outlined as

listed in Council Letter 26-48.

1.The PUD and CUP approval shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested

or a time extension has been granted.

2.The Applicant shall obtain Metropolitan Council approval for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment prior to the issuance of a land

disturbance permit.

3.The Zoning Amendment shall be contingent upon receipt of all approvals related to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment.

4.All proposed and future fencing and retaining wall materials shall be complementary to the building materials and shall be approved

in writing by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height shall

be engineered and detailed calculations shall be submitted to the City. Said retaining walls shall include fencing when directed by

the City.

5.If need is identified by the City, any identified proof of parking spaces shall be installed by the property owner. Said parking shall be

installed no less than 12 months from the date of notice by the City unless a written extension is provided by the City.

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6.The Applicant shall maintain, repair and replace the private road connection to Bielenberg Drive. Maintenance shall include mowing

of the boulevard, with a width of mowing of no less than 4 feet from the back of all curbs. Maintenance shall also include all snow

and ice removal and general street maintenance.

7.Prior to the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit, staff shall approve the final landscaping plan in writing.

8.The Applicant shall wholly fund and privately construct private road connections and all sidewalks and trail connections. All

improvements shall be designed standards as approved by the City Engineer.

9.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a materials board. All proposed materials shall be approved by

the Planning staff.

10. Prior to the application of the building material, the Applicant shall construct sample material mock-ups on site for all of the

buildings.

11. Prior to the release of the building permit, a landscape financial security shall be submitted for at least 150 percent of the estimated

cost of landscaping including sod. A revised landscaping plan shall be provided to add landscaping between the driveways of the

townhomes. The final landscaping plan shall meet all landscaping ordinance requirements including canopy coverage and tree and

species diversification.

12. The property owners shall complete snow removal, maintenance and replacement of all proposed sidewalks and trails unless a

written agreement between the City and owner establishes a different requirement.

13. A maximum of 150 residential units shall be permitted for the project.

14. All building and site lighting shall be of a consistent style and color throughout the Planned Unit Development. All light poles,

including base, shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height and shall be shoebox style, downward directed, with high-pressure sodium

lamps or LED and flush lenses. Other than wash or architectural lighting, attached security lighting shall be shoebox style, downward

directedth flush lenses. In addition, any lighting under canopies (building entries) shall be recessed and use a flush lens.

15. All areas of the site, where practical, shall be sodded or seeded and maintained. The property owner shall mow and maintain all site

boulevards to the curb line of all public and private streets.

16. The Applicant shall construct and wholly fund all required pedestrian infrastructure as identified by the Engineering Division including

but not limited to the required intersection striping, pedestrian push button installation, signal timing modifications, and the like.

17. All HVAC and other roof- or ground-mounted equipment shall be hidden from view with materials that match materials and colors

used on the building.

18. Any future trash enclosures shall utilize wooden, or City approved material, gates and be constructed on three sides using the same

materials and patterns used on the building. Locations shall be approved by the Planning Department.

19. No exterior storage shall be permitted.

20. The Final Plat shall be approved by the City Council and released for recording prior to the issuance of a building permit.

21. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, a final stormwater management plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City.

22. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, final utility plans shall be approved by the Engineering Division.

23. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall submit an operation and maintenance plan for the long-term

care of all on-site storm sewer and reuse, sanitary sewer, water main and roadway systems components to the City for review and

approval. The Developer will be responsible to carry out these operation and maintenance activities and to submit the appropriate

documentation to the City as specified.

24. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for all applicable water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer area and connection charges.

Rates applied shall be those in effect at the time of Final Plat approval and shall be memorialized in the Development Agreement.

25. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary right-of-way permits from the City’s Engineering Division prior to

commencement of any site activities. The Developer will also be responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from other

applicable agencies, such as MPCA, MnDOT, Watershed District, Washington County, etc. prior to commencing any site activities.

26. The Applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and

must obtain a land disturbance permit along with any necessary right-of-way permits from the City’s Engineering Division prior to the

commencement of any site activities or site disturbance. The Applicant will also be responsible for obtaining any other permits

necessary from other applicable agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency NPDES Permit for construction activities.

27. Emergency overflows (EOF) shall be shown for all catch basins, ponds, basins, rain gardens, swales, etc. proposed with the project.

All emergency overflows shall be a minimum of 1.5 feet lower than the lowest ground elevation of adjacent buildings.

28. All public utility improvements and connections to the public systems shall be designed by the City in accordance with all City

standard specifications, standard detail plates and standard plans. Easements necessary to accommodate public utility

improvements will be determined by the final design and shall be shown on the Final Plat. Responsibility for construction of public

utility improvements will be determined at the time of Final Plat approval.

29. All rights-of-way, easements and outlots shall be kept free of plantings, retaining walls, signage, etc. that would affect their intended

purpose.

30. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for any cost incurred for removal and/or relocation of existing small utilities, utility

poles, undergrounding existing overhead electric utilities and other associated private utilities adjacent to and within the

development and/or related to the public improvements needed to service the development.

31. Street lights shall be required to be installed by the Developer, at their cost, as directed by the City.

32. The location of landscaping irrigation lines shall be shown on the utility plan for irrigation of medians or at locations where irrigation

lines cross public streets.

33. All irrigation systems shall meet the design standards established by the Environmental Division including, but not limited to, the

following standards:

a.All systems shall have an irrigation audit completed by a certified landscape irrigation auditor and submitted to the City.

Audit results, including auditor, date, time, issues identified and recommended improvements shall be submitted to the

City as identified in the Operations and Maintenance Plan.

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b.All systems, including pumps, controllers, connections and irrigation line placement shall be submitted for review and

approval by City Staff.

c.Private irrigation wells as a back-up irrigation source shall not be permitted.

d.Irrigation heads shall be placed a minimum of 6 inches from back of curb, trail, sidewalk, or other hard surface to avoid

damage.

e.Irrigation mainlines must be placed outside of right-of-way to avoid damage.

f.EPA Watersense approved smart controllers shall be used. The controller shall be approved by Engineering Staff in writing.

g.Drip irrigation, high efficiency rotating nozzles, pressure regulated spray and rotors, and other efficiency components shall

be used on all systems.

Voting via voice:

Kim Wilson – aye

Donna Stafford – aye

Steve Morris – aye

Jennifer Santini – aye

Anne Burt – aye

## Discussion

No items scheduled

## City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Jeffrey Dahl noted that the legislative session had begun, and they were working on the starter homes bill. The bill has come

a long way, but the City still has concerns with preemption and the requirement of lots of units on one lot. He noted that the concerns could

impact the City, and staff are working to try to make the bill better. He thanked the representatives of the City for advocating for the City. He

acknowledged the hard work staff and officials are doing to have affordable housing in the City.

Mr. Dahl noted that the Woodbury Community Expo would be on March 28

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from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the M Health Fairview Sports

Center. There will be over 175 businesses and organizations, including entertainment, exhibits, and food vendors. The groundbreaking

ceremony for the new Public Safety building will be on May 8

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at 1:00 p.m.

## Adjournment

Mayor Pro Tem Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Stafford, to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 p.m.

## Voting in Favor:Wilson, Stafford, Morris, Santini, Burt

## Absent: None

Respectfully submitted,

_________________________________________

## Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk

Approved by the Woodbury City Council on March 25, 2026.

## 6B

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-52

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Approving PNRC Appointment to 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force and

Authorizing Staff to make Future Changes to Focus Group Composition as Needed

## Summary

At its March 3, 2026 meeting, the Parks and Natural Resources Commission (PNRC) agreed on a

recommendation for a PNRC member to serve on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force. The

individual being recommended is Richard Freese.

As the work begins with the Parks and Facility Long Range Plan Focus Group, staff anticipates

changes in group composition may be needed in order to meet the needs of the represented

organizations and the goals of the Focus Group. Staff are requesting authorization from Council to

make these changes.

In addition to the nine at-large members appointed by the Council in December 2025, staff

collaborated with various community groups to request representation in this effort. These

organizations, and community members, include local athletic associations, the Woodbury Heritage

Society, civic clubs, the Cricket Club, the Woodbury Community Foundation, and others.

The 27-member Focus Group will work alongside the Staff Project Management Team, the PNRC,

and the recently contracted consulting firm, I & S, Group (ISG). A robust community engagement plan

will also be implemented to extend outreach further into the community, gather input, and help

develop a well-informed and representative plan. The final plan will be brought forward through the

PNRC for Council consideration later in 2027.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council appoint Richard Freese to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force as

the PNRC representative. Staff further recommend authorizing the Parks and Recreation Director to

make future changes to the Park and Facility Long Range Plan Focus Group composition as needed.

## Fiscal Implications

None; members serve on a volunteer basis.

## Council Letter 26-52

March 25, 2026

Page 2

## Policy

Not applicable.

## Public Process

Appointments were made to Advisory Commissions and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Task Force

and the Park & Facility Long Range Plan Focus Group on December 10, 2025. At that time, an

individual was not yet named to serve as the PNRC representative on the Task Force and staff

committed to bringing back a recommendation in early 2026.

## Background

Not applicable.

## Written By:Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk

## Michelle Okada, Parks & Recreation Director

## Approved Through:Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator

## Attachment:None

## 6C

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-53

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Approval of Water Wise Implementation Program; Approving the Cooperative

## Agreement between South Washington Watershed District and the City of

## Woodbury; Approving the Associated Budget Amendment

## Summary

The City and South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) are entering into a Cooperative

Agreement to support the Water Wise Implementation Programs for 2026. Under this agreement,

SWWD will provide $25,000 in funding to support the Residential Smart Irrigation Controller

Program, the Toilet Replacement Rebate Program, and the Commercial and Homeowners

Association Cost Share Program with a required $25,000 (50 percent) City match.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Water Wise Implementation

Program Cooperative Agreement between South Washington Watershed District and the City of

Woodbury and approving the associated budget amendment.

## Fiscal Implications

The Adopted 2026 Water and Sewer Utility Fund Budget included sufficient funds to cover the

required City match for the Water Wise Implementation Programs. A budget amendment in the

amount of $25,000 to the Water and Sewer Utility Fund is necessary to account for the additional

SWWD agreement revenue and expense.

## Policy

This project aligns with CD-ENGPW-4.11 – Water Efficiency Incentive Program, AD-ADMFIN-1.11

Grant Application and Management Policy, and Critical Success Factor – Environmental Stewardship.

## Public Process

The SWWD Board of Managers approved a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Woodbury

and SWWD for the Water Wise Implementation Programs at their March 10, 2026 board meeting.

## Council Letter 26-53

March 25, 2026

Page 2

## Background

The City is located in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources North and East Groundwater

Management Area. The City and SWWD have a mutual interest in the management of groundwater

resources in Washington County.

In 2015 and 2017, a “Sustainable Water Future for Woodbury” was adopted as a Council Strategic

Initiative with the main focus of water conservation and preserving water quality. Since 2016, the

City has administered the Residential Smart Irrigation Controller Program, partially funded through

grants from the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, SWWD, and Washington County.

In 2023 the City completed a study that analyzed the effectiveness of water efficiency programs

through a cost-benefit model. The study concluded that the Residential Smart Irrigation Controller

Program has the highest water savings compared to the resource investment and recommends a

suite of water efficiency programming for Council to consider implementing.

Furthermore, the study analyzed the number of potential properties that would be eligible for the

programs, based on age of housing stock and water use, and recommended the City set the goal of

distributing 6,500 WaterSense labeled smart irrigation controllers, 5,500 WaterSense labeled toilet

replacements, and cost share funding for WaterSense irrigation improvements to 50 Commercial

and Homeowners Association properties through the reinstated program.

Since 2016, the City has distributed 4,175 irrigation controllers and reduced water consumption by

an estimated 125 million gallons per year. Since 2022, the City has incentivized the replacement of

1,186 toilets with a low-flush model in multi-family and single-family residential homes and reduced

water consumption by an estimated 15 million gallons per year. Since 2024, the City has also

provided cost share funding to 30 Commercial and Homeowner Association properties for

WaterSense irrigation improvements that are estimated to reduce water consumption by 22 percent.

## Written By:Heidi Quinn, Environmental Resources Specialist

## Approved Through:Tony Kutzke, Assistant Engineering Director/City Engineer

## Attachment:Resolution

Resolution 26-25

Resolution of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

## Approving the Water Wise Implementation Program Cooperative Agreement

between South Washington Watershed District and the City of Woodbury and Approving the

## Associated Budget Amendment

WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury has prepared a request for funds from the South

Washington Watershed District through a Cooperative Agreement for the purpose of the Water Wise

## Implementation Program; and

WHEREAS, WaterSense labeled smart irrigation controllers, WaterSense irrigation

improvements, and WaterSense labeled toilets have been evaluated and found to successfully

reduce demand on groundwater resources; and

WHEREAS, the South Washington Watershed District requires that the City of

Woodbury enter into an agreement with the South Washington Watershed District that identifies the

terms and conditions of the funding award.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota, that acceptance of South Washington Watershed District’s

Cooperative Agreement to provide funding for the City’s Residential Smart Irrigation Controller

Program, the City’s Toilet Replacement Rebate Program, and the City’s Commercial and

Homeowners Association Cost Share Program is hereby authorized in accordance with the terms set

forth herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington

County, Minnesota that the following revenue increase to the 2026 City Budget be made:

## Fund/Account Amount

## Water & Sewer Utility Fund - Local Grants & Aids

601-60-675-00000-433015-000- $25,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expense increase be made:

## Fund/Division/AccountAmount

## Water & Sewer Utility Fund-Water Division

## Professional Services-Plan Studies

601-60-675-00000-530055-000- $25,000

This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor

and attested to by the City Administrator this 25

th

day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## 6D

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-54

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Approval of Powers Lake Lift Station Rehabilitation Project; Awarding the

## Construction Contract; Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign

Contracts; Amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget; Authorizing Use of the

## Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund

## Summary

In 2020, Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S), LLC., completed a Stormwater

Lift Station Study as part of the City’s efforts to identify and prioritize necessary improvements to

seven of the City’s nine stormwater lift stations. Of the lift stations evaluated, Powers Lake was

identified as the highest priority due to condition and age. At the August 13 and December 10, 2025,

Council meetings, a budget amendment and authorization for the use of the Central District Trunk

Storm Sewer Fund was approved and AE2S was selected by the City for design and bidding services

for the project.

On February 26, 2026, the City received a total of four bids for the Powers Lake Lift Station

Rehabilitation Project. Staff carefully reviewed and evaluated the bids, which ranged from $458,500

to $549,000 with the Engineer’s Estimate being $478,000. Staff and our consultants carefully

reviewed and evaluated the bids. The bids revealed significant price increases from the Engineer’s

Estimate in the categories of lift station pumps, valves, coatings, and interior piping primarily due to

supply chain issues and increased tariffs and a minor scope addition of a supervisory control and

data acquisition (SCADA) communication antenna. Despite these increases, staff believes the bids

were competitive at the time of letting. Staff recommends awarding the project to Minger

Construction Company as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $458,500.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the Powers Lake Lift Station

Rehabilitation Project construction contract to Minger Construction Company, authorizing the Mayor

and City Administrator to sign said contract, amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget, and

authorizing the use of the Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund.

## Fiscal Implications

The 2025 Revised and 2026 Adopted Annual Budgets include funds in the amount of $520,600

from the Storm Water Utility Fund for the Powers Lake Lift Station Improvements Project. The

## Council Letter 26-54

March 25, 2026

Page 2

estimated total project cost including construction, indirect costs, and 10 percent contingency is

$633,600. Sufficient funds in the amount of $113,000 for project completion is available from a

combination of funds requiring a budget amendment for additional use of reserves in the amount of

$15,000 from the Storm Water Utility Fund and an additional authorization of use of the Central

District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund in the amount of $98,000.

## Policy

## Critical Success Factor – Environmental Stewardship

## Public Process

The previous Council action on August 13, 2025, was the initial public process, no public

engagement has been done or is needed to be done ahead of time for this project as it does not

adversely affect the public.

## Background

The City of Woodbury has nine stormwater lift stations. Each lift station serves as the outlet for either

a stormwater pond or a lake. The Powers Lake lift station serves as the only outlet for Powers Lake.

The existing lift station contains two (2) submersible pumps. The pumps are in a 11-foot diameter

concrete wet well fed by an 18-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) storm sewer from the outlet control

structure located in Pond SC 160. The pond outlet control structure is located approximately 108

feet from the wet well. The lift station was built in 1994 and needs repairs/rehabilitation to prevent

failure and was determined to be the top priority by the lift station study completed in 2020.

## Written By:Drew Boxrud, Engineering Project Coordinator

## Approved Through:Chris Hartzell, Engineering Director

## Attachment:Resolution

Resolution 26-26

Resolution of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

Awarding the Powers Lake Lift Station Rehabilitation Project Construction Contract to Minger

Construction Company; Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign Said Contract;

Amending the Storm Water Utility Fund Budget; and Authorizing Use of the Central District Trunk

## Storm Sewer Fund

WHEREAS, in 2020, the City contracted with Advanced Engineering and

Environmental Services, LLC., (AE2S) to evaluate and prioritize improvements to nine of the storm

sewer lift stations throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, the evaluation recommended rehabilitation of the Powers Lake Lift

Station as the top priority due to its age and condition; and

WHEREAS, the previous City Council Resolution 25-144 authorized expenditures on

design and bidding out of the project; and

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2026, bids for the project were received with Minger

Construction Companies, Inc. being the lowest responsive bidder at $458,500 of the four bids

received; and

WHEREAS, additional funds for design, indirect costs, and contingency are necessary

to complete the project at a total project cost of $633,600.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota as follows:

1. That the bid of Minger Construction Companies, Inc., in the amount of $458,500

total base bid for the Powers Lake Lift Station Project is the lowest responsive

bid.

2. That a contract to perform said work is awarded to Minger Construction

Companies, Inc. and that the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized

and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder.

3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to return the deposit made for said bids,

except the deposit of the successful bidder which shall be retained until a

contract has been signed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington

County, Minnesota to approve the following revenue increases to the 2026 Storm Water Utility Fund

## Budget:

## Revenue CategoryAmount

## Transfer In (Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund)

625-00-000-00000-495477-000-$ 98,000

Use of Reserves 15,000

$113,000

Resolution 26-26

March 25, 2026

Page 2

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expense increase be made to the 2026

## Storm Water Utility Fund Budget:

## Expenditure CategoryAmount

## Capital Outlay - Buildings & Structures

625-60-339-00000-550030-999-$113,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington

County, Minnesota to authorize use of the following funds:

## FundAmount

## Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Fund$98,000

This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor

and attested to by the City Administrator this 25th day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## 6E

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-55

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

Subject:Approval of Acceptance of the Washington County SHIP Grant from Washington

## County; Budget Amendment

## Summary

Washington County has reviewed and approved the 2026 SHIP Grant Application submitted by the

City’s employee Wellness Committee for the purpose of creating raised garden beds. Washington

County has developed a grant agreement to define the roles and responsibilities of each agency.

The City agrees to support efforts of the Wellness Committee to promote employee health and well-

being, fostering a healthier and more productive work environment.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution accepting grant funds from Washington

County for the 2026 SHIP Grant and approving the associated budget amendment.

## Fiscal Implications

The City was awarded funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Washington County SHIP Grant. A

budget amendment is necessary to the General Fund – Human Resources Division to recognize

grant revenues and assign appropriation for the associated health, safety and wellness program

expenditure.

## Policy

This project aligns with AD-ADMFIN-1.11 - Grant Application and Management Policy and Critical

## Success Factor – Environmental Stewardship

## Public Process

This is the first public process for this item.

## Council Letter 26-55

March 25, 2026

Page 2

## Background

The City’s employee Wellness Committee is eager to incorporate the fresh produce grown in the

raised garden beds into various staff events. By showcasing the fruits of their labor, we hope to

inspire others to adopt healthier eating habits and appreciate the benefits of local, sustainable

agriculture.

Project funding may be used to support costs related to creation of the raised garden beds including

lumber, screws, fencing, paint, mesh hardware cloth, raised bed soil, etc.

## Written By:Jean Schowalter, Senior Human Resources Coordinator, Wellness Committee

## Chairperson

## Approved Through:Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator

## Attachments:Resolution

Resolution 26-27

Resolution of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

Accepting Grant Funds from Washington County for the 2026 SHIP Grant and Approving the

## Associated Budget Amendment

WHEREAS, Washington County desires to encourage and promote healthier lives; and

WHEREAS, the City has prepared and submitted a grant application to Washington

County for the purpose promoting healthier lives with the employees of the City of Woodbury; and

WHEREAS, Washinton County requires that the City of Woodbury enter into an

agreement that identifies the terms and conditions of the funding award; and

WHEREAS, staff, and the City Attorney have reviewed and approved the agreement;

and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 465.03 requires a City to accept grants by resolution

expressing the terms prescribed by the donor in full; and

WHEREAS, a resolution from the City Council authorizing the City of Woodbury to

accept grants is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury,

Washington County, Minnesota, that application and acceptance of the Grant Agreement for SHIP

Grant for the City is hereby authorized in accordance with the terms set forth herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota

to approve the following revenue increase to the 2026 Budget:

## Fund/Division/AccountAmount

## General Fund – Human Resources

## Local Grants & Aids

101-10-114-00000-433015-000-$5,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following 2026 expenditure increase be made:

## Fund/Division/AccountAmount

## General Fund – Human Resources

## Health, Safety, & Wellness Programs

101-10-114-00000-543025-000-$5,000

Resolution 26-27

March 25, 2026

Page 2

This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and attested to

by the City Administrator on the 25th day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota6F

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-56

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

Subject:Approval of Liquor License Renewals; License Year April 1, 2026 through March 31,

2027

## Summary

Liquor licenses issued by the City of Woodbury expire on March 31, 2026. The businesses on the

attached list have supplied staff with all necessary renewal licensing documents.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council renew the liquor licenses of the businesses on the attached list for the

period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

## Fiscal Implications

Liquor license renewal fees for the enclosed list total $36,800.

## Policy

## Woodbury City Code Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages

## Public Process

Not applicable.

## Background

Not applicable.

## Written By:Jen Torning, Administrative Technician II/Deputy Clerk

## Approved Through:Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk

## Attachment:List of Liquor Establishments

Liquor License Renewals April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027

## City Council Meeting March 25, 2026

1

## License NameTrade NameBusiness Street AddressTypeFee

## Elite Liquor, Inc.Elite Liquor

## 8472 Tamarack Bay,

Suite 200Off Sale $ 200.00

## Woodbury ICE2122 Wooddale Drive

## On Sale Intoxicating incl

Sunday Sales $ 10,200.00

## Tutti LLCAngelina's Kitchen

## 2170 Eagle Creek

## Lane, Ste H

On Sale Intoxicating incl.

## Sunday Sales$10,200.00

## Legendary Spice

## Woodbury LLC Legendary Spice

8300 Tamarack

## Village Ste 102On Sale Wine and Beer$2,000.00

## Tenacity Restaurant

## Group Inc

## Sweet Paris Creperie

and Café

## 265 Radio Drive Suite

## KOn Sale Wine and Beer $2,000.00

## Selead Enterprise

## LLC

## Good Bites Mexican

## Grill10150 Hudson Road

On Sale Intoxicating incl.

## Sunday Sales $10,200.00

## Garrison Reed, LLC

## Red's Savoy Pizza

## Woodbury

## 1575 Queens Drive

#202On Sale Wine and Beer $ 2,000.00

$36,800.00

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota6G

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-57

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

Subject:Approval of Tobacco License Renewals; License Year April 1, 2026 through March 31,

2027

## Summary

Tobacco licenses issued by the City of Woodbury expire on March 31, 2026. The business on the

attached list have supplied staff with all necessary renewal licensing documents.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council renew the tobacco license of the business on the attached list for the

period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

## Fiscal Implications

Tobacco license renewal fees for the enclosed list total $600.00

## Policy

Woodbury City Code Chapter 11 – Licenses, permits and miscellaneous business regulations, Article

II-Tobacco Sales.

## Public Process

Not applicable.

## Background

Not applicable.

## Written By:Jen Torning, Administrative Technician II/Deputy Clerk

## Approved Through:Ashleigh Sullivan, Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk

## Attachment:List of Tobacco Establishments

Tobacco License Renewals April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027

## City Council Meeting March 25, 2026

1

## License NameTrade Name

## Business Street

## AddressFee

## Elite Liquor, Inc.Elite Liquor8472 Tamarack Bay,

Suite 200$300.00

Woodbury Tobacco & Vape Center IncSmokeys Tobacco & Vape8484 Tamarack Bay

Ste 102$300.00

## Total

$600.00

## 7A

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-58

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Consider Approval of Special Assessments for 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation

## Project

## Summary

Preliminary reports for the project were prepared which found the project to be necessary, cost-

effective, and feasible and Council ordered the project.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution approving the special assessments for the

2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project.

## Fiscal Implications

Total cost of the project is $ 7,865,675.00. Funding for the project is as follows:

Special Assessments15 years 4.5%$1,936,769.00

## Storm Water Utility Fund535,950.00

## Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund3,690,738.00

## Parks & Trails Replacement Fund290,109.00

## Water & Sewer Utility Fund1,412,109.00

## Total$7,865,675.00

## Policy

The assessment term of 15 years is based on the Roadway Construction and Rehabilitation policy

and the estimated net interest rate on the bonds as recommended by the City’s financial advisor.

Notice of the public hearing on assessments was published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press and mailed

to affected property owners as required by State Statue 429.

## Public Process

02/14/24 Authorized preparation of preliminary report

May 2024 Collect neighborhood feedback via online questionnaire

01/08/25 Council workshop meeting

## Council Letter 26–58

March 25, 2026

Page 2

03/26/25 Neighborhood meeting No. 1 – Pre-Public Hearing

06/25/25 Public Improvement Hearing: Approve preliminary report, order project, consultant

selection, authorize preparation of plans and specifications

03/06/26 Mailed Notice of Public Hearing on Assessments to all property owners proposed

to be assessed

03/08/26 Notice of Public Hearing on Assessments published in St. Paul Pioneer Press

## 03/17/26 Neighborhood Meeting No. 2 – Pre-Assessment Hearing

03/25/26 City Council assessment hearing and award of contract

## Background

As part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program, roadway rehabilitation projects are

performed annually to provide a cost-effective means of extending the life expectancy of the City

street system. The scope of the project includes removal and replacement of existing pavement, spot

curb replacement, full curb replacement in limited areas to address drainage issues, some trail and

pedestrian safety improvements, and storm water improvements.

This project is a public improvement and the necessary steps in the Section 429 process have been

taken. The notice of special assessment hearing was published and sent to the individual

homeowners. The hearing notice contained the notification that stated persons 65 years of age or

older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability may apply to the City Council for

deferment of the assessment.

## Written By:Kolten Espinosa, Engineering Project Coordinator

## Jason Schirmacher, Chief Financial Officer/Controller

## Approved Through:Mike Hejna, Assistant City Engineer

## Attachment:Resolution

Resolution 26-28

Resolution of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

## Approving the Special Assessments for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project

WHEREAS, the City desires to perform roadway rehabilitation for the 2026 Roadway

## Rehabilitation Project; and

WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025 the City held a public improvement hearing on the 2026

Road Rehabilitation Project and ordered the project; and

WHEREAS, the City has followed the necessary steps in the Section 429 process and

desires to assess the cost of said improvements to all benefited properties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota as follows:

1.The City Accountant I with the assistance of the City consulting engineer has calculated

the amount proper and necessary to be specially assessed for improvements against

every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land affected thereby upon the basis of

benefits, without regard to cash valuation, in accordance with the provisions of

Minnesota Statutes Annotated, Section 429, and notice has been duly published and

mailed, as required by law, that this Council would meet to hear and pass upon all

objections, if any, and to amend said proposed assessments as might be necessary,

and said proposed assessment roll has at all times since its filing been open for public

inspection, and an opportunity has been given to all interested persons to present their

objections, if any to such proposed assessments.

2.This Council, having heard and considered all objection so presented and being fully

advised in the premises, finds that each of the lots, pieces and parcels of land

enumerated in the proposed assessment roll was and is specially benefited by the

construction of said improvement in not less than the amount of the assessment set

opposite the description of each lot, piece and parcel of land respectively, and that

such amount so set out is hereby levied against each of the respective lots, pieces and

parcels of land therein described.

3.The proposed assessment roll is hereby adopted and confirmed as the proper special

assessment for all lots, blocks, outlots, pieces and parcels of land for the

improvements as follows:

A.For Roadway Rehabilitation in the amount of $1,936,769.00 as spread by Roll

No. 7581470 together with interest at the rate of four and five-tenths percent

(4.50%) per annum accruing on the full amount thereof from time to time

unpaid shall be a lien concurrent with general taxes upon such parcel and all

thereof. In the event that the interest rate at the time of bonding has risen

above this rate the City of Woodbury has the authority to reassess at a higher

rate to meet the debt service obligation. The owners shall be notified by mail of

any proposed change in the interest rate, from those contained in the notice of

the original assessment. The total amount of each such assessment shall be

Resolution 26–28

March 25, 2026

Page 2

payable in equal annual installments, extending over a period of fifteen (15)

years.

The first with interest from the date hereof to December 31, 2026, to be

payable with the general taxes collectible during the year 2027 and one of

each of the remaining installments, together with one year’s interest on that

and all other unpaid installments, to be payable with general taxes for each

consecutive year thereafter until the entire assessment is paid.

4.Prior to certification of the assessment roll to the County Auditor, the owner of any lot,

piece, parcel or tract of land assessed hereby may at any time pay the whole of such

assessment with interest accrued to the date of payment to the Treasurer of the

municipality.

5.The City Accountant I shall prepare and transmit to the county auditor a certified

duplicate of the assessment roll, with each then unpaid installment and interest set

forth separately to be extended upon the proper tax lists of the county and the county

auditor shall thereafter collect said assessments in the manner provided by law.

This resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor

and attested to by the City Administrator this 25

th

day of March, 2026.

## Attest: Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## 7B

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-59

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

## Subject:Consider Approval of 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project: Award Contract; Amend

## Budget; Select Consultant for Construction Administration Services

## Summary

To manage and preserve the City’s transportation system, the City has identified the project areas for

the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project. The proposed project includes approximately 4.8 miles of

residential roadways in the Strates Farm, Ridgegate, Overlook Pointe, Woodbury on the Park, and

Boulder Ridge neighborhoods and 0.5 miles of Afton Road between Tower Drive and Radio Drive as

shown on the attached map.

On June 25, 2025, Council held a Public Improvement Hearing for the current project scope,

approved the preliminary report, ordered the project, authorized preparation of the plans and

specifications, acquisition, and if necessary, condemnation of easements.

Bids for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project were opened on January 29, 2026. A total of five

responsible bids were received ranging from $6,292,540.31 to $8,038,807.75. The lowest

responsible bidder was Northwest Asphalt, Inc.

To proceed with the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Council is requested to hold the

assessment hearing, award the construction contract, amend the 2026 Adopted Budget, and

approve a Letter of Engagement (LOE) for construction administration services with Bolton and

Menk, Inc.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the construction contract to

Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $6,292,540.31 for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation

Project and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign said contract, amending the 2026

Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator

to execute a professional engineering services agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount of

$608,218 for construction administration services for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project.

## Council Letter 26-59

March 25, 2026

Page 2

## Fiscal Implications

The 2026 Adopted Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget includes a total of $8,460,000

for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project. The current estimated costs and funding for the project

are shown below:

## Estimated Funding

## Funding Sources

## Project Costs

## Based on Low

## Based Bid

2026 Adopted

## Budget

2026 Budget

## Amendment

## Increase/(Decrease)

## Street

## Reconstruction/Maintenance

## Fund

$3,690,738$4,020,000$(329,262)

## Storm Water Utility Fund$535,950$775,000$(239,050)

## Special Assessments$1,936,769$1,800,000$136,769

## Parks and Trails

## Replacement Fund

$290,109$220,000$70,109

## Water and Sewer Utility Fund$1,412,109$1,645,000$(232,891)

## Total$7,865,675$8,460,000$(594,325)

The overall estimated project cost is less than the total amount included in the 2026 Adopted

Budget.

Amendments to the 2026 Adopted Budget are being recommended as shown in the table above to

adjust for final costs based on the contract awards and construction administration services with

Bolton & Menk, Inc in the amount of $608,218.

## Policy

The 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project follows the procedures set by Minnesota State Statutes

regarding competitive bidding and special assessments. Traffic calming and trail construction on

Afton Road is consistent with goals set by the City’s adopted Safe Streets and Roads for All Action

Plan.

## Public Process

The anticipated project schedule for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project is as follows:

Authorize preparation of the Preliminary ReportFebruary 14, 2024

Collect neighborhood feedback via online questionnaire May 2024

Council Workshop meetingJanuary 8, 2025

## Neighborhood Meeting No.1 – Pre-Public HearingMarch 26, 2025

## Public Improvement Hearing: Approve preliminary report, order

project, consultant selection, authorize preparation of plans and

specifications

June 25, 2025

Open BidsJanuary 29, 2026

## Neighborhood Meeting No. 2 – Pre-Assessment HearingMarch 17, 2026

## Council Letter 26-59

March 25, 2026

Page 3

Assessment Hearing: Award contract, amend budget, consultant

selection for construction administrative services

March 25, 2026

## Neighborhood Meeting No. 3 – Pre-Construction MeetingApril 2026

## Begin ConstructionApril/May 2026

## Construction EndsFall 2026

## Background

As part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program, roadway rehabilitation projects are

performed annually to provide a cost-effective means of extending the life expectancy of the City

street system. The multiple neighborhoods were chosen due to their pavement conditions as well as

the Afton Road section of the project.

## Written By:Kolten Espinosa, Engineering Project Coordinator

## Approved Through:Tony Kutzke, City Engineer/Assistant Engineering Director

## Chris Hartzell, Engineering Director

## Attachment:Resolution

## Council Letter 26-59

March 25, 2026

Page 4

Resolution 26-29

Resolution of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota

Awarding the Construction Contract to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the Amount of $6,292,540.31 for

the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project and Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign

## Said Contract, Amending the 2026 Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget, and

Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Execute a Professional Engineering Services

Agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the Amount of $608,218 for Construction Administration

## Services for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and tabulated on January 29, 2026, at 1:00

p.m. for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project; and

WHEREAS, the apparent low responsive and responsible bid was received from

Northwest Asphalt, Inc. at their total base bid price of $6,292,540.31; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 2025-132, the Council previously directed the City

Engineer to prepare construction plans and specifications; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed and approved the construction plans and

specifications and has filed the same with the Clerk pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.041; and

WHEREAS, the date to receive bids for said improvements was established as

January 29, 2026; and

WHEREAS, a notice to bidders for the construction of said improvements was

advertised for twenty-one (21) days before the dates for opening of bids as required by law; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to perform roadway rehabilitation projects in certain areas

of the City; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to retain the services of an engineering consultant to

assist with said project; and

WHEREAS, the City has reviewed qualifications and solicited a proposal from the

municipal engineering pool to select a consultant; and

WHEREAS, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has been determined to best meet the City’s needs;

and

WHEREAS, bids were received and tabulated on January 29, 2026, for the 2026

Roadway Rehabilitation Project resulting in Northwest Asphalt, Inc. with the apparent low responsive

and responsible bid of $6,292,540.31; and

WHEREAS, the estimated project costs and transfers in were included in the 2026

Adopted Budget for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project with a need to be amended for final

costs and contingency.

Resolution 26-29

March 25, 2026

Page 2

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury,

## Washington County, Minnesota as follows:

1. That the bid of Northwest Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $6,292,540.31 total

base bid for the 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Project is the lowest responsive

bid.

2. That a contract to perform said work is awarded to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. and

that the Mayor and Cidty Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to

enter into a contract with said bidder.

3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to return the deposit made for said bids,

except the deposit of the successful bidder which shall be retained until a

contract has been signed.

4. Authorization is given to enter into a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for

engineering professional consulting services for the 2026 Roadway

Rehabilitation Project.

5. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute the above

consultant contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington

County, Minnesota that the following revenue increases/(decreases) be made to the 2026 Street

## Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget:

## Revenue CategoryAmount

## Special Assessments-New Projects

499-30-339-00000-410010-000-$136,769

## Transfer In (Storm Water Utility Fund)

499-00-000-00000-495625-000-$(239,050)

## Transfer In (Water & Sewer Utility Fund)

499-00-000-00000-495601-000-$(232,891)

## Transfer In (Parks and Trails Replacement Fund)

499-00-000-00000-495402-000-$70,109

## Use of Fund Balance$(329,262)

$(594,325)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expenditure decrease be made to the

## 2026 Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund Budget:

## Expenditure CategoryAmount

## Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Projects

499-30-339-00000-550015-999-$(594,325)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following revenue decrease be made to the 2026

## Storm Water Utility Fund Budget:

## Revenue CategoryAmount

## Use of Reserves$(239,050)

Resolution 26-29

March 25, 2026

Page 3

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expense decrease be made to the

## Storm Water Utility Fund Budget:

## Expense CategoryAmount

## Transfer Out (Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund)

625-00-000-00000-570499-000- $(239,050)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following revenue decrease be made to the 2026

## Water & Sewer Utility Fund Budget:

## Revenue CategoryAmount

## Use of Reserves$(232,891)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expense decrease be made to the 2026

## Water & Sewer Utility Fund Budget:

## Expense CategoryAmount

## Transfer Out (Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund) – Water

601-60-675-00000-570499-000-$(116,445.50)

## Transfers-Out (Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund) – Sewer

601-60-685-00000-570499-000-$(116,445.50)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following revenue increase be made to the 2026

## Parks and Trails Replacement Fund Budget:

## Revenue CategoryAmount

## Use of Fund Balance$70,109

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following expenditure increase be made to the

## 2026 Parks and Trails Replacement Fund Budget:

## Expenditure CategoryAmount

## Transfer Out (Street Reconstruction/Maintenance Fund)

402-00-000-00000-570499-000-$70,109

This Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor

and attested to by the City Administrator this 25th day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)

## 8A

## City of Woodbury, Minnesota

## Office of City Administrator

## Council Letter 26-60

March 25, 2026

## To:The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

## From:Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator

Subject:Consider Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation and

## Chapter 14-Motor Vehicles and Traffic

## Summary

In response to increased use of e-transportation modes—particularly electric-assisted bicycles (e-

bikes) e-motos and motorized foot scooters—on City trails and roadways, staff were directed by

Council to work with the Parks and Natural Resources Commission (PNRC) to review applicable City

ordinances and state statutes. The review focused on public safety, enforceability, clarity, and public

education, while recognizing the accessibility, connectivity, and environmental benefits of e-

transportation.

Based on this review, the PNRC provided recommendations to Council. These recommendations

were discussed at the Council Workshop on February 25, 2025. From that discussion, Council

Directed staff to make the following updates.

1. Electric-Assisted Bicycles (Ordinance 16-36 – Definitions)

Update ordinance definitions (Section 16-36) to include Class 3 electric-assisted bicycles.

Recognize that many e-bikes are hybrid models capable of operating across the three electric

assist classifications, and that the City’s trail system connects to neighboring communities

where Class 3 e-bikes are permitted, and acknowledging enforcement challenges related to

classification.

2. Motorized Foot Scooters (Ordinance 16-44 – Motorized Recreational Vehicles)

Update the ordinance to allow the use of motorized foot scooters on City trails, with

definitions aligned to state statute.

Clarifying prohibited use by explicitly excluding on trails and within public open spaces; e-

motos, golf carts, and other motorized devices that do not meet City ordinance or state

statutory definitions.

At its March 3, 2026, meeting, the PNRC unanimously requested that the Council further consider an

ordinance requiring all e-bike riders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet.

As part of the ongoing recodification, and as proposed by the City Attorney, this amendment

relocates bicycle and motor vehicle regulations from Chapter 16 (Parks and Recreation) to Chapter

14 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic). The change is primarily organizational, eliminates directly conflicting

## Council Letter 26-60

March 25, 2026

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language between chapters, reduces risk of future conflicting language, reduces risk of regulations

not being updated with statutory changes and does not alter existing rules for use in public spaces.

Moving these provisions aligns bicycle and mobility device regulations with the City’s broader motor

vehicle and traffic code, improving clarity and consistency.

## Recommendation

Staff recommends Council adopt the ordinance amending City Code Chapter 16 – Parks and

Recreation, and Chapter 14—Motor Vehicles and Traffic.

## Fiscal Implications

There are no fiscal implications at this time.

## Policy

Section 16-36: Definitions

## Section 16-44: Motorized Recreational Vehicles

Section 16-46: Bicycling

Section 16-40: Hours and Access

Section 14-35: Definitions

## Section 14-38: Public Sites and Open Space

Minn. Stat. §412.211 Allows Cities Authority to Manage and Control Their Real Property

## Public Process

The PNRC reviewed e-transportation modes and related ordinances during its fall 2025 monthly

meetings and provided recommendations for Council review and consideration at the February 25

Council workshop.

The PNRC reviewed e-transportation modes and related ordinances at the following meetings:

September 9, 2025: Public Safety discussed enforcement

October 7, 2025: Continued discussion of ordinance concepts and safety considerations

November 10, 2025: Consensus reached on recommended ordinance updates; City Attorney

reviewed draft language

December 2, 2025: PNRC affirmed recommendations for City Council review and

consideration

City Council held a workshop on February 25, 2026 to review and consider implementation of the

recommendations provided by the PNRC.

Notice of a proposed ordinance amendment was communicated to the public through the City’s

InTouch notification system and posted to the City’s website on Friday, March 13. The amendment

would update Chapters 14 and 16 of the City Code.

## Background

Beginning in spring 2025, staff and Council experienced a growing number of resident concerns

related to e-transportation use, including speed, safety, age-appropriateness, and unfamiliarity with

## Council Letter 26-60

March 25, 2026

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City ordinances. In response, the Council directed staff and the PNRC to review existing regulations,

evaluate enforceability, and consider whether ordinance updates were warranted.

Staff initiated a cross-department collaboration, consulted peer communities, and focused on

education as the primary short-term response. A community-wide educational campaign was

launched in summer 2025, while ordinances were being reviewed.

Public education and outreach efforts implemented in 2025 included:

Educational yard signs placed throughout the community

Newsletter articles and InTouch notifications

Education at community events (e.g. Woodbury Days)

Social media messaging and a staff-led educational video

Updated website content

Public Safety outreach and guidance when contacts were made

The PNRC reviewed e-transportation modes and related ordinances during several meetings in fall

2025, addressing enforcement, safety considerations, and ordinance concepts. The Commission

reached consensus on recommended updates on November 10, 2025, and affirmed the

recommendations on December 2, 2025, for City Council review and consideration.

Council held a workshop on February 25, 2026, to review and discuss the recommendations

provided by the PNRC. During the workshop, Council directed staff to prepare ordinance

amendments to incorporate Class 3 e-bikes and motorized foot scooters into City Code under Parks

and Recreation definitions, bicycling, and motorized recreational vehicle regulations, with definitions

consistent with state statute.

## Written By:Reed Smidt, Recreation Operations Manager

## Approved Through:Michelle Okada, Parks and Recreation Director

Attachment:1. Chapter 16 – Parks and Recreation Strikethrough Version with City

## Attorney Comments

## 2. Draft Ordinance Amendment

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## CITY CODE

## Chapter 16 - PARKS AND RECREATION

## ARTICLE III. PARK RULES

Sec. 16-36. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this

section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Department means the parks and recreation department.

Director means the director of parks and recreation.

Bicycle. As defined by M.S. § 169.011, subd. 4.

Electric-assisted bicycle class 1 and class 2. As defined by M.S. § 169.011, subd. 27.

Permit means a document issued by the parks and recreation department giving authorization for a specific

activity on a public site.

Public site and open space means any park, playground, pond, sidewalk, stormwater holding area, trail, or any

other area owned, improved, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled by the city, for recreation and natural

resource preservation purposes.

Public waters means Bailey Lake, Battle Creek Lake, Colby Lake, La Lake, Markgrafs Lake, Powers Lake, Wilmes

Lakes, Carver Lake and other bodies of water larger than one acre as shown in the stormwater drainage plan.

System means the city's public site and open space system which includes the sites and facilities owned and

maintained and operated by or otherwise under the authority of the city.

Sec. 16-40. - Hours and access.

(a) The recreation and education opportunities of the system shall be available to all members of the public

regardless of race, sex, age, creed, national origin, place of residency or public assistance status.

(b) The system shall be open to the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. No person shall

remain, stop, use or be present within the confines of any public site and open space between the hours

of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Exceptions may be made by the director in the case of emergency or when a

permit or scheduled activities have been authorized by the department or for other reasons the director

may determine necessary or desirable.

(c) Any section or part of any public site and open space may be declared closed to the public by the city

council based upon the recommendation of the director at any time or for any interval of time, either

temporarily or a regular and stated interval, and either entirely or for certain uses as the city council shall

find necessary. The director or their designee, may temporarily declare a public site or open space closed,

either entirely or for certain uses, to the public as they may determine necessary to protect or promote

the health, safety, order or general welfare of the city. The director or their designee’s authority extends

to use of any public site and open space regulated under Ch. 14 of this code.

Sec. 16-44. Motorized recreational vehicles.

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(a)No person shall operate a motorized recreation vehicle, except motorized foot scooters, within any public

site or open space except on roadways or in such areas specifically designated and posted for such use.

(b)No person shall operate a non-licensed motor vehicle on any property or other roadway within a public site

or open space.

## Sec. 16-46. Bicycling

(a)No person shall ride or operate a bicycle or an electric-assisted bicycle in any public sites or open space

except in a prudent and careful manner, and maintaining effective control and operation of the vehicle.

Pedestrians and bicyclists shall have the right-of-way where a trail or sidewalk intersects a roadway.

## CITY CODE

## Chapter 14 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

## Article III. Bicycles Public Site or Open Space

Sec. 14-35. Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in

this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Bicycle as defined by M.S.A. § 169.011, subd. 4.

Electric-assisted bicycle as defined by M.S.A. § 169.011, subd. 27.

Motorized Foot Scooter as defined by M.S.A. §169.011 Subd. 46

Motor Vehicle as defined by M.S.A. §169.011 Subd. 42

Public site and open space means any park, playground, pond, sidewalk, stormwater holding area, trail, or any

other area owned, improved, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled by the city, for recreation and natural

resource preservation purposes.

Sec. 14-38. Public Site or Open SpaceBicycle trails.

The operation of any motorized vehicle upon any bicycle trail established by the city or state is prohibited.

(a)No person shall ride or operate a bicycle or an electric-assisted bicycle in any public sites or open space

except in a prudent and careful manner and maintaining effective control and operation of the vehicle.

Pedestrians and bicyclists shall have the right-of-way where a trail or sidewalk intersects a roadway.

(b)No person shall operate a Motorized Recreational Vehicle including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicle,

e-motos, go-kart, golf cart, motorcycle, and motorized bicycle within any public site or open space except

on roadways or in such areas specifically designated and posted for such use.

(c)Motorized Foot Scooters are exempt from Sec. 14-38 (b)

## City of Woodbury Washington

## County, Minnesota

## Ordinance No. 2076

An Ordinance of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota providing that the City Code

be Amended by Amending Chapter 14 and Chapter 16 to allow motorized foot scooters on public sites

and open space

## THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN:

SECTION 1. Section 16-36, of the City Code of the City of Woodbury is hereby amended to read as

follows:

Sec. 16-36. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed

to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Department means the parks and recreation department.

Director means the director of parks and recreation.

Permit means a document issued by the parks and recreation department giving authorization for a

specific activity on a public site.

Public site and open space means any park, playground, pond, sidewalk, stormwater holding area,

trail, or any other area owned, improved, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled by the city, for

recreation and natural resource preservation purposes.

Public waters means Bailey Lake, Battle Creek Lake, Colby Lake, La Lake, Markgrafs Lake, Powers

Lake, Wilmes Lakes, Carver Lake and other bodies of water larger than one acre as shown in the

stormwater drainage plan.

System means the city's public site and open space system which includes the sites and facilities

owned and maintained and operated by or otherwise under the authority of the city.

SECTION 2. Section 16-40, of the City Code of the City of Woodbury is hereby amended to read as

follows:

Sec. 16-40. - Hours and access.

(a) The recreation and education opportunities of the system shall be available to all members

of the public regardless of race, sex, age, creed, national origin, place of residency or public

assistance status.

(b) The system shall be open to the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. No

person shall remain, stop, use or be present within the confines of any public site and open

space between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Exceptions may be made by the

director in the case of emergency or when a permit or scheduled activities have been

authorized by the department or for other reasons the director may determine necessary or

desirable.

(c) Any section or part of any public site and open space may be declared closed to the public by

the city council based upon the recommendation of the director at any time or for any

interval of time, either temporarily or a regular and stated interval, and either entirely or for

certain uses as the city council shall find necessary. The director or their designee, may

temporarily declare a public site or open space closed, either entirely or for certain uses, to

the public as they may determine necessary to protect or promote the health, safety, order or

general welfare of the city. The director or their designee’s authority extends to use of any

public site and open space regulated under Ch. 14 of this code.

SECTION 3. Section 16-44 and Section 16-46 of the City Code of the City of Woodbury are hereby

repealed.

SECTION 4. Chapter 14, Article III is hereby amended by adding the following:

Sec. 14-35. Definitions.

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed

to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Bicycle as defined by M.S.A. § 169.011, subd. 4.

Electric-assisted bicycle as defined by M.S.A. § 169.011, subd. 27.

Motorized Foot Scooter as defined by M.S.A. §169.011 subd. 46.

Motor Vehicle as defined by M.S.A. §169.011 subd. 42

Public site and open space means any park, playground, pond, sidewalk, stormwater holding area,

trail, or any other area owned, improved, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled by the city, for

recreation and natural resource preservation purposes.

SECTION 5. Section 14-38, of the City Code of the City of Woodbury is hereby amended to read as

follows:

Sec. 14-38. Public Site or Open Space.

(a) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle or an electric-assisted bicycle in any public sites or

open space except in a prudent and careful manner and maintaining effective control and

operation of the vehicle. Pedestrians and bicyclists shall have the right-of-way where a trail or

sidewalk intersects a roadway.

(b) No person shall operate a Motor Vehicle including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicle, e-

motos, go-kart, golf cart, motorcycle, and motorized bicycle within any public site or open

space except on roadways or in such areas specifically designated and posted for such use.

(c) Motorized Foot Scooters are exempt from Sec. 14-38 (b).

## SECTION 6. Effective Date

This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication.

Passed and Duly Adopted by the City Council of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota,

this 25

th

Day of March, 2026.

## Attest:Anne W. Burt, Mayor

## Jeffrey J. Dahl, City Administrator(SEAL)