StoryNew city administrator appointment with community updatesJuly 28, 2025

Woodbury Names Jeff Dah New City Administrator

Meeting date: Jul 28, 2025
Published Aug 5, 2025

The Woodbury City Council has appointed Jeff Dah as the city's new administrator, effective July 28, according to the city's monthly community update.

Dah holds a master's degree in political science with an emphasis in urban studies and planning. He previously worked in municipalities including AIO, Chesca, and Weisetta before accepting the Woodbury position. He replaces Clint Gridley, who recently retired from the role.

The city also highlighted recent improvements at Hassenbank Park, including restoration of native plants and enhanced storm water drainage systems designed to benefit nearby P Lake. The upgrades are part of ongoing environmental initiatives in the city's park system.

Woodbury is preparing for several community events, including National Night Out on August 5 and the annual Woodbury Days celebration. The city is seeking volunteers to fill more than 170 positions for Woodbury Days, with opportunities available for various skill levels and time commitments.

Residents can participate in the city's annual photo contest through August 31. The city also reminded residents that lawn watering restrictions remain in effect, limiting irrigation to before noon and after 5 p.m. on assigned days during ongoing road construction projects.

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Hassenbank Park Upgrades Completion

Completion of Park Upgrades Announced

Announcement of the successful completion of major upgrades at Hassenbank Park, focusing on environmental and infrastructure improvements to benefit the community and local ecology.

Appointment of New City Administrator

Appointment Approved by City Council

The City Council's decision to appoint Jeff Dah as the new City Administrator, including his start date and a brief overview of his qualifications and prior experience.

Road Construction Update and Local Business Support

Community Update and Support Encouragement

An update on ongoing summer road construction projects and a call to action for community members to support local businesses potentially affected by the construction.

National Night Out Event and Gift Card Drive

Event and Charitable Initiative Announced

Details about the upcoming National Night Out event, its purpose for fostering community connection and public safety interaction, and an initiative for public safety staff to collect gift cards for families in need.

Woodbury Days Volunteer Recruitment

Volunteer Recruitment Drive Initiated

A public appeal for volunteers to assist with the upcoming Woodbury Days festival, highlighting the extensive need for community involvement.

Annual Photo Contest Announcement

Photo Contest Announced

Information provided about the city's yearly photo contest, encouraging residents to submit their best photos of Woodbury by the specified deadline.

Lawn Watering Policy Reminder

Policy Reminder Issued

A reminder of the existing city policy regarding water conservation, specifically outlining the permitted times for lawn watering on assigned days.

Today I'm at Hassenbank Park where we recently celebrated big upgrades like restoring native plants and better storm water drainage.

Announcer [0:03]
Hassenbank Park Upgrades Completion

learn how it all helps nearby P Lake.

Announcer [0:14]
Hassenbank Park Upgrades Completion

City council named Jeff Dah as our next city administrator starting July 28th.

City Council [0:16]
Appointment of New City Administrator

Jeff holds a master's degree in political science with an urban studies and planning emphasis. He has worked in AIO, Chesca, and Weisetta.

Announcer [0:22]
Appointment of New City Administrator

Road construction is in full swing this summer. Remember, our local shops are still open and need your support.

Announcer [0:35]
Road Construction Update and Local Business Support

Night is back on August 5th. It's your chance to connect with neighbors and public safety staff.

Announcer [0:39]
National Night Out Event and Gift Card Drive

Hosting a block party? Public safety staff will be collecting gift cards for local families in need.

Announcer [0:46]
National Night Out Event and Gift Card Drive

Volunteers are needed for Woodbury Days. With over 170 spots to fill, there's a role for everyone.

Announcer [0:54]
Woodbury Days Volunteer Recruitment

Got a great photo of Woodbury? Enter the annual photo contest by August 31st.

Announcer [1:02]
Annual Photo Contest Announcement

Quick reminder, lawn watering is only allowed before noon and 5:00 p.m. on your assigned days.

Announcer [1:07]
Lawn Watering Policy Reminder
Source document

[0:00] Big things are blooming in Woodbury.

[0:02] Let's take a look at what's happening

[0:03] around town. Today I'm at Hassenbank

[0:05] Park where we recently celebrated big

[0:07] upgrades like restoring native plants

[0:09] and better storm water drainage. Come

[0:12] take a walk, check out the art, and

[0:14] learn how it all helps nearby P Lake.

[0:16] City council named Jeff Dah as our next

[0:19] city administrator starting July 28th.

[0:22] Jeff holds a master's degree in

[0:23] political science with an urban studies

[0:25] and planning emphasis. He has worked in

[0:28] AIO, Chesca, and Weisetta. He's stepping

[0:30] into the role following Clint Gridley's

[0:33] retirement. Road construction is in full

[0:35] swing this summer. Remember, our local

[0:38] shops are still open and need your

[0:39] support. Night is back on August 5th.

[0:42] It's your chance to connect with

[0:44] neighbors and public safety staff.

[0:46] Hosting a block party? Public safety

[0:48] staff will be collecting gift cards for

[0:49] local families in need. Drop them off at

[0:52] the event or at the public safety

[0:54] building. Volunteers are needed for

[0:56] Woodbury Days. With over 170 spots to

[0:59] fill, there's a role for everyone. Got a

[1:02] great photo of Woodbury? Enter the

[1:04] annual photo contest by August 31st.

[1:07] Quick reminder, lawn watering is only

[1:09] allowed before noon and 5:00 p.m. on

[1:10] your assigned days. And that's the

[1:12] scoop. See you around Woodbury.

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Other Topics from This Document

  • Park Upgrades and Environmental Health

  • City Administrator Appointment

  • Infrastructure and Local Economy Support

  • Community Engagement and Public Safety Initiatives

  • Civic Events and Volunteerism

  • Water Conservation Policy

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