Woodbury City Council takes up $41.3 million bond sale, long-range plans
The Woodbury City Council held a vote on a $41.3 million bond issuance on June 24, while upcoming meetings will tackle the Bailey West development and the city’s first 10‑year financial forecast.
Recent meetings
City Council – June 24
Council members considered a sale of $41,295,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A, and adoption of the 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also included a liquor license for Hazelwood Food and Drink at 9240 Hudson Road, adoption of the Bailey West Master Plan, and approval of $3,099,164.54 in bills from May and June.
Council Workshop – June 24
The workshop focused on next year’s strategic planning, with a proposed $30,000 budget for the process. Council discussed a $70 individual solicitor permit fee and a $100 solicitor business permit fee, along with draft ordinance amendments. Alternatives for a backyard chicken ordinance were also reviewed.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority – June 24
The HRA considered Resolution 26-04, which would create a low‑interest loan program for affordable rental housing using Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) metro sales tax dollars. The policy targets new units for households earning 50% or less of area median income and requires 30‑year affordability covenants. The loss of ZIP 55129’s HUD Difficult Development Area designation was noted as increasing the need for local funding. The board also approved minutes from its April 8 meeting.
Planning Commission – June 29
Commissioners reviewed a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat for the Bailey West project on about 185 acres. The proposal would rezone land from BCD to B-3 (Planned Shopping Center) and R-4 (Urban Residential), accommodate an expansion of New Life Academy on roughly 30 acres, and include developer‑funded intersection improvements on Bailey Road, including signalization. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Economic Development Commission – June 23
Commissioners reviewed the Destination: Woodbury sizzle reel and e‑newsletter results (238 subscribers, 62% open rate, 22% click‑through). A Washington County Community Development Agency presentation covered economic programs, and the group discussed co‑branding with Explore Minnesota and strategies to attract visitors for the 2028 NFL Draft in Minneapolis.
Coming up
The City Council meets July 8, with a public hearing and vote on the Bailey West rezoning for mixed‑use development, along with a preliminary and final plat. The council will also set a July 22 public hearing for the 2027 Roadway Reconstruction Project, accept a $104,994 Metropolitan Council grant for inflow and infiltration mitigation, and approve abstracts totaling $5,729,862.06 and $2,075,776.20. New Police Officer Matthew Berg will be sworn in.
A council workshop on July 8 will feature the city’s first 10‑year financial analysis. Abdo was contracted for $40,000 to present the 2027‑2036 Long‑Term Financial Plan. The workshop also covers a 2027‑2031 staffing plan and an update on the “Safer Community” public safety initiative. No formal action will be taken at the workshop.
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