Woodbury public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved its 2023 budget and the 2023 calendar. The budget allocates funds for professional services, advertising, and administrative costs.
- Approved 2023 EDA Budget of $79,000 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 EDA Calendar (5-0)
- Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2023 budget and extended a loan administrator agreement. The budget includes a $250,000 property tax levy, which has remained unchanged since 2011.
- Approved 2023 HRA Budget via Resolution 22-06 (5-0)
- Extended HRA Loan Administrator Agreement with NeighborWorks Home Partners via Resolution 22-05 (5-0)
- Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved 2023 HRA calendar (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2023 fund budgets and property tax levies, which include a 6.5% increase. The council also approved a new community engagement resource guide and granted a liquor license to a local restaurant.
- Approved 2023 fund budgets and tax levies (4-1)
- Approved 2023 annual update to the fee schedule (4-1)
- Approved Community Engagement Resource Guide (5-0)
- Approved On Sale Wine and Beer Liquor License for Haiku Japanese Dinkytown, Inc. (5-0)
- Awarded $174,200.17 City Hall Boardwalk Replacement contract to Meyer Contracting Inc. (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract to Miller Excavating, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved first amendment to Central Park Early Childhood Family Education Lease Agreement (5-0)
- Designated St. Paul Pioneer Press as official newspaper for 2023 (5-0)
Parks & Natural Resources Commission
The Parks and Natural Resources Commission approved the final concept plan for Turnberry Park, which includes trail connections and pollinator habitats. The commission also received updates on habitat restoration projects at Hasenbank Powers Lake and Valley Creek Park.
- Approved Final Concept Plan for Turnberry Park (All present in favor)
- Approved November 1, 2022, meeting minutes (All present in favor)
City Council
The Council approved the rezoning and site plan for 111 market-rate townhomes at Bailey Lake Road and Pioneer Drive, adding requirements for guest parking and a snow storage plan. The Council also established a 3% local lodging tax to fund a destination marketing organization.
- Approved rezoning and site plan for 111 townhomes at Copper Ridge 9th (4-1, 1 abstention)
- Adopted 3% local lodging tax for destination marketing (4-1)
- Denied tobacco and cannabinoid license applications for Maan Altamimi and Tobacco Zone, Inc. (5-0)
- Tabled cannabinoid license applications for Giza, Inc. (MoonSoon Tobacco) and Smokeless Smoking, Inc. (4-1)
- Approved 2023 Legislative Program including $15M state bonding request for Central Park (5-0)
- Approved labor contract with Professional Fire Fighters of Woodbury IAFF Local 5178 (5-0)
- Approved $4.6M in total bill payments for November 2022 (5-0)
- Approved salary increase for City Administrator based on State of Minnesota salary cap (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved the rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and site plan for a 111-unit market-rate townhome project. Approval was granted subject to staff report conditions and a new requirement for planning staff to review building color variety. The project is located at the northwest corner of Bailey Lake Road and Pioneer Drive.
- Approved Copper Ridge 9th Addition Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Site and Building Plan (4-1)
- Added condition requiring architectural plans and building color variety be approved by planning staff prior to building permits
- Approved Planning Commission minutes from September 19, 2022, and October 17, 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The Woodbury City Council Canvassing Board certified the election results for the offices of Mayor and two Council Members. The board adopted Resolution No. 22-221 to declare the winners of the November 8, 2022, general election.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-221 certifying election results (5-0)
- Declared Anne Burt winner for Mayor (24,550 votes)
- Declared Jennifer Santini winner for Council Member (14,486 votes)
- Declared Steve Morris winner for Council Member (13,263 votes)
City Council
The City Council approved a funding agreement with Washington County and consultant contracts for the Central Park Improvements project. The Council also decided on pedestrian facility types for Montrose Road and Queens Drive based on resident feedback.
- Approved Central Park Remodel Project Funding Agreement with Washington County (4-1)
- Approved MOUs with South Washington County Telecommunications Commission and Independent School District 833 (4-1)
- Approved $4.93M budget amendment for HGA and Kraus-Anderson consulting services (4-1)
- Authorized trail construction on Queens Drive and sidewalk construction on Montrose Road (5-0)
- Approved MOUs for certain Cannabinoid Products License applicants (4-1)
- Approved acceptance of $24,216.62 in gift sponsorship donations (5-0)
- Approved construction contract for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved abolishment of Paramedic and EMT positions (5-0)
Audit and Investment Commission
The Audit and Investment Commission approved the audit scope and engagement letter for BerganKDV, Ltd. The commission also received a presentation from Carollo regarding a water rate study and the funding of a new water treatment plant.
- Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (All present)
- Approved audit scope and engagement letter with BerganKDV (All present)
- Appointed Vice Chair John Lehman as representative for the official fraud risk interview
Parks & Natural Resources Commission
The Commission agreed to move forward with the Turnberry Park project concept plan, including the Addison Alcove trail connection. A final plan is scheduled for review and consideration for approval on December 6. The body also discussed a forthcoming Goose Management Plan for 2023 implementation.
- Approved October 4, 2022, meeting minutes (All present in favor)
- Reached consensus to move Turnberry Park concept plan and Addison Alcove connection forward
- Reached consensus to hold December 6 meeting at Central Park
City Council
The City Council approved the site and building plan for Black Diamond Mini Storage with 30 specific conditions. The Council also approved several engineering contracts and employee benefit resolutions via a consent agenda. A license application for a cannabinoid business was tabled for further review.
- Approved Black Diamond Mini Storage Site and Building Plan (5-0)
- Approved Currell Corners 1st Addition Final Plat
- Approved $900,000 MPCA grant for Water Treatment Plant design
- Approved engineering contracts for Water Treatment Plant and Lake Road projects
- Issued Cannabinoids Product license to Genesis 112, LLC dba Midwest Craft
- Tabled cannabinoid license application for Smokeless Smoking, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved employee benefit resolutions for medical, dental, and disability insurance
- Approved abstract of bills totaling $3,304,732.35
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing applications for two industrial developments near Hudson Road. The body will discuss site plans, preliminary plats, and conditional use permits for these distribution centers.
- Royal Gateway: Proposed 435,050 sq ft warehouse/light industrial buildings north of Hudson Road and 1/4 mile west of Manning Avenue
- I-94 East Logistics Center: Proposed 475,000 sq ft distribution center south of Hudson Road and 1/4 mile east of Settlers Ridge Parkway
- Royal Gateway PUD request to allow 65% Class I and II materials for industrial buildings
- Royal Gateway proposal to remove an existing billboard and provide land for a frontage road