The Woodbury City Council tabled two major roadway rehabilitation projects Tuesday night after extensive public discussion and concerns about project timing and transparency in reporting.

The council postponed decisions on both the 2026 roadway rehabilitation project affecting five neighborhoods and the Woodlane Drive pavement rehabilitation project. The 2026 project, estimated at $8.8 million with $2.2 million in assessments, would impact the Ridgegate, Straits Farm, Woodbury on the Park, Overlook Point and Boulder Ridge neighborhoods, plus a section of Afton Road.

Council Member Wilson raised concerns about the lack of updated feasibility reports showing actual bid numbers versus preliminary estimates, a practice the city discontinued in 2021 to reduce costs. "I think that's a transparency and accountability issue," Wilson said, requesting the reports be updated with actual construction bid amounts before assessment hearings.

The Woodlane Drive project, estimated at $7.9 million with $1.3 million in assessments, would convert the roadway from four lanes to three lanes between Wooddale Drive and Bailey Road. The project includes a $1 million federal safety grant that requires the lane conversion. Property owner Tom Sedlac expressed concerns that 90% of assessments would fall on commercial properties representing only 20% of the roadway frontage.

Both projects were tabled until the next council meeting, with Mayor Bert citing the importance of having all council members present for such significant decisions. Council Member Morris was absent from Tuesday's meeting. The council did approve $14.2 million in general obligation bonds for water infrastructure projects and recognized Woodbury Leadership Academy's expansion plans.