[0:06] Okay,
[0:09] turn your mics on.
[0:10] >> Mics on, please.
[0:14] >> All right, we got the lower third up
[0:15] there. We're going to go ahead and call
[0:16] to order the regular meeting of the
[0:17] Oakdale City Council, August 25th, 2026.
[0:20] Sarah, will you please take the role?
[0:21] >> Council member Moore,
[0:22] >> here.
[0:23] >> Council member Morham,
[0:24] >> here.
[0:24] >> Council member Severson,
[0:26] >> here.
[0:26] >> Council member Rich
[0:27] >> here. Mayor Zabel
[0:29] >> here. Please join me for the pledge of
[0:30] allegiance.
[0:34] » I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
[0:37] United States of America and to the
[0:40] republic for which it stands, one nation
[0:43] under God, indivisible, with liberty and
[0:47] justice for all.
[0:53] » First up in front of us is approval of
[0:55] the agenda. Council members, uh, no
[0:57] changes on the agenda in front of us.
[0:58] Can I get a motion to approve as
[0:59] presented?
[1:00] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[1:02] >> Second.
[1:02] >> Motion and a second. All those in favor
[1:04] say I.
[1:04] >> I.
[1:05] >> Opposed. Agenda is adopted.
[1:08] >> Uh, next up, approval of minutes. Two
[1:10] sets in front of us. Workshop um
[1:12] workshop minutes from August 12th. Any
[1:14] changes or corrections here, council
[1:16] members? Seeing none, can I get a
[1:18] motion?
[1:18] >> So moved.
[1:19] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[1:20] >> Second.
[1:21] >> Motion and a second. Any conversation?
[1:24] >> No.
[1:25] >> Thank you for clarifying.
[1:26] >> Very good.
[1:26] >> All those in favor say I. I
[1:28] >> opposed and [snorts] those workshop
[1:30] minutes are adopted.
[1:33] >> Next up, regular meeting minutes, August
[1:34] 12th, 2026. Any changes or corrections
[1:37] here? Seeing none, can I get a motion?
[1:39] >> So moved.
[1:39] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[1:41] >> Motion, a second. All those in favor say
[1:43] I.
[1:43] >> I. I.
[1:44] >> Opposed. And those minutes are adopted
[1:46] as well.
[1:48] >> Uh, next up on our agenda is public
[1:50] hearings. We do have one in front of us
[1:52] tonight. A public hearing for Mr.
[1:53] Carwash located at 7099 Leven Street
[1:55] North. We will start with the staff
[1:57] presentation. Luke,
[2:00] thank you, Mayor and Council. So, yes,
[2:03] this request, it's located at 709911
[2:07] Street North. That's the former Hardy
[2:08] site. The request here is to enable
[2:11] development of a car wash at that
[2:12] property. The request involves two
[2:14] things. A planned unit development or
[2:17] PUD amendment, which is essentially a
[2:18] zoning change, and a conditional use
[2:21] permit to allow the car wash. So the
[2:23] zoning of this site and the area is
[2:25] Tartan Crossing PUD. Uh the PUD
[2:28] expressly prohibits car washes and motor
[2:31] fuel station car washes. So the stated
[2:34] purpose and intent of the Tartan
[2:35] Crossing PUD is to and I quote provide
[2:38] for a compact walkable mixeduse
[2:40] development along a key corridor and
[2:42] gateway. So staff find that the proposed
[2:44] amendment is inconsistent with the PUD
[2:46] and the long-term vision for pedestrian
[2:48] friendly uses within the Tartan Crossing
[2:50] area. So in addition, the proposed use
[2:53] may generate negative external effects
[2:56] such as increased noise on adjacent
[2:58] businesses and residential property and
[3:00] by creating conflicts with the mixeduse
[3:02] pedestrian supported neighborhood.
[3:05] I want to acknowledge that while the
[3:06] Tartan crossing area contains some
[3:09] businesses with autooriented features,
[3:11] these are accessory to the primary uses
[3:14] uh which serve both pedestrians and
[3:16] automobile users. whereas a car wash
[3:19] would uh provide services exclusively to
[3:21] automobile users. So for the conditional
[3:24] use permit component of this request,
[3:26] again the subject property being located
[3:28] within the Tartan Crossing PUD area, uh
[3:31] car washes are prohibited. As such, the
[3:33] use is not permitted and the conditional
[3:35] use permit should be denied. So, at the
[3:38] planning commission hearing, this was
[3:39] back on August 6 of this um a few weeks
[3:42] back and there was an adjacent property
[3:45] owner who expressed concerns about noise
[3:48] impacts to the business from the
[3:49] proposed use. Um [clears throat]
[3:52] there was also a neighbor who expressed
[3:54] support for the use. The commission
[3:56] recommended approval of the planned unit
[3:58] development amendment and also the
[4:00] conditional use permit. So just to
[4:03] conclude here, staff maintains its
[4:05] recommendation of denial for both the
[4:07] PUD amendment and the conditional use
[4:09] permit based on the findings stated in
[4:11] the resolutions that are in the agenda
[4:13] packet. So I will jump to the first
[4:16] resolution. So this is 2026-57.
[4:19] So three findings here. So the first one
[4:21] is that the proposed car wash conflicts
[4:23] with the stated purpose and intent of
[4:25] the Tartan Crossing PUD which is to
[4:27] provide for a compact walkable mixeduse
[4:30] development along a key corridor and
[4:31] gateway. And number two, the proposed
[4:34] use conflicts with the
[4:35] pedestrianfriendly environment
[4:36] envisioned for the Tartan Crossing PUD.
[4:39] Number three, the subject property is is
[4:42] adjacent to residential land use and the
[4:44] proposed car wash is anticipated to
[4:46] generate negative externalities and
[4:49] nuisance conditions. Uh so jumping to
[4:52] the next resolution. So this is 2026-56
[4:55] for the conditional use permit. Two
[4:57] findings there again uh as mentioned
[5:01] number one there the car wash and motor
[5:03] fuel station car washes are prohibited
[5:05] uses in tart the tartan crossing PUD
[5:08] and number two the car wash conflicts
[5:10] with the stated purpose and intent of
[5:12] the PUD area.
[5:15] Uh so as [clears throat] a reminder this
[5:17] is a public hearing. I believe the Yep.
[5:19] the full team for the the applicant is
[5:21] here. Um staff is happy to answer any
[5:24] questions as well. And I want to
[5:25] acknowledge that we received a number of
[5:27] written comments that have been
[5:29] forwarded to the city council prior to
[5:31] this meeting for review and
[5:32] consideration. We also received um an
[5:35] email late this evening, you know, about
[5:37] 30 minutes before this meeting started.
[5:39] Just want to acknowledge that that was
[5:40] received by the city council. I got some
[5:43] printouts of written correspondence if the council would like. Thank you.
[5:48] Uh, council members, any questions for
[5:49] Luke?
[5:51] Um, I have a clarifying question for our
[5:53] city attorney, Jim. Uh, public hearing
[5:56] is for the PUB amendment only, correct?
[5:59] Because that's what's specified in code
[6:00] is correct.
[6:01] >> Okay.
[6:02] >> Um,
[6:04] so at this time, I'm going to go ahead
[6:06] and open the public hearing. This is an
[6:07] opportunity for anybody in the audience
[6:09] joining us that would like to speak to
[6:10] this agenda item only. Please feel free
[6:12] to step up to the podium, state your
[6:13] name and address for the record, and
[6:14] proceed with your comments. Under the
[6:17] rules of a public hearing here in
[6:18] Oakdale, comments are limited to three
[6:20] minutes per person.
[6:27] » Good evening, mayor, members of the
[6:28] council. My name is Ed Capables with Mr.
[6:30] Car Wash. Today, we're asking for two
[6:33] actions on the vacant former Hardies
[6:34] Pad. First, an amendment moving car wash
[6:37] from the prohibited use list to a
[6:38] conditional use. And then second, a
[6:40] conditional use permit for our facility.
[6:43] On August 6th, your planning commission
[6:45] heard the staff report, recommend
[6:46] denial, heard our presentation, held the
[6:49] public hearing, and voted unanimously to
[6:51] recommend approval of both of our
[6:52] requests.
[6:54] The question before you is whether this
[6:55] use fits Tartan Crossing, and the city's
[6:58] own record answers it. The stated intent
[7:01] of the PUD is to provide a compact,
[7:03] walkable, mixeduse development. However,
[7:05] through the city's own policy decisions,
[7:08] what has been built does not reflect
[7:09] this original vi vision. In 2014, the
[7:13] council amended this PUD to permit motor
[7:15] fuel sales and approved the coffee shop
[7:17] drive-thru. In 2016, the council
[7:20] approved the drive-through restaurant on
[7:21] this very pad, further degrading the
[7:23] intent of the PUD. In 2022, the PUD was
[7:27] amended again, which removed grocery
[7:29] pickup kiosk sales from the list of
[7:31] prohibited uses and raise the
[7:32] drive-through cap from 5 to 8. Each of
[7:35] these was a deliberate policy decision,
[7:37] which now results in over a million
[7:39] visits to the Tartan Crossing Pud.
[7:42] The planning commission asked thoughtful
[7:44] questions. They asked about our traffic.
[7:46] Our analysis shows 123 fewer daily trips
[7:50] than a standard fast food restaurant. On
[7:52] stacking, we hold 22 vehicles in the POS
[7:55] queuing lanes with the potential for 35
[7:57] on site.
[7:59] Projected peak demand is 59 cars an
[8:01] hour, while the store has the capacity
[8:02] to process up to 120 an hour. Since
[8:05] capacity is roughly double demand, the
[8:07] queueing lane drains faster than it than
[8:09] it forms.
[8:11] The city engineer has reviewed our
[8:12] traffic and stacking analysis and found
[8:14] it compliant. And this proposal will not
[8:16] create negative external externalities
[8:18] and nuance conditions. Noise was also
[8:21] discussed by the commissioners and was
[8:22] brought up during the public hearing.
[8:24] Every vehicle is washed inside the
[8:25] building with silencers on the blowers
[8:27] and no outdoor speakers anywhere on the
[8:29] site.
[8:31] Obviously, we are still in the design
[8:32] phase, but we plan to enclose the vacuum
[8:34] producer and will increase the height of
[8:35] the retaining walls in the back. Make no
[8:38] mistake, we will meet the city's noise
[8:39] requirements and will provide a sound
[8:41] study at the site plan review to conform
[8:43] adherence to the code. Finally, we sat
[8:46] down with the residents at new
[8:47] perspective, showed them our renderings
[8:49] and asked for their feedback. No major
[8:52] objections were raised and they told us
[8:54] they walked that area and value the
[8:55] bench near the pond. So, we will
[8:57] incorporate pedestrian amenities into
[8:59] our plan which are consistent with the
[9:00] beauty requirements.
[9:02] Today, this pad is not producing any
[9:04] economic activity. What we are proposing
[9:06] is entirely privately funded. No public
[9:09] subsidy, no off-site infrastructure.
[9:11] This proposal activates an underutilized
[9:13] pad and puts the site back to work. We
[9:16] respectfully request that the council
[9:17] approved the PUB amendment and
[9:19] conditional use permit. Thank you. Glad
[9:21] to answer any happy to answer any
[9:22] questions.
[9:23] >> Thank you. Uh during a public hearing,
[9:24] there aren't any questions from council
[9:26] for those speaking. Is there anybody
[9:28] else that would like to speak under the
[9:29] public hearing tonight?
[9:38] Hi, mayor and members of council. My
[9:40] name is Rowan Oxenfield. I've lived in
[9:42] Oakdale for about 23 years. I'm here
[9:45] tonight to speak in support of the
[9:46] proposed Mr. Car Wash development. I
[9:49] wanted to speak because I have a unique
[9:51] perspective on this project. Not only
[9:53] have I lived in Oakdale most of my life,
[9:55] but I recently joined Mr. Car Wash
[9:57] through its management training program.
[9:59] As someone who's still pretty new to the
[10:01] company, I've had the chance to see
[10:02] firsthand how they have invested in
[10:04] their employees, their customers, and
[10:06] the communities where they operate.
[10:08] Before working for Mister, I never
[10:10] thought much about car washes. But since
[10:11] joining the company, I've learned a lot
[10:13] about what's going goes into running a
[10:15] modern car wash. It's not just about
[10:17] cleaning cars. It's about creating a
[10:19] convenient and enjoyable experience that
[10:21] people use regularly, especially here in
[10:23] Minnesota where road salt, snow, and
[10:25] changing weather can be rough on
[10:26] vehicles. Having that option available
[10:28] right here in Oakdale would save
[10:30] residents time and keep more of the
[10:31] spending in our community.
[10:33] What has impressed me most as a new
[10:35] employee is the culture. I've been given
[10:37] opportunities to learn, develop
[10:39] leadership skills, and prepare for a
[10:40] long-term career. For someone just
[10:43] starting out in management program
[10:44] that's meaningful. This location would
[10:46] create jobs and provide opportunities
[10:48] for others who are looking for training,
[10:50] growth, and career path like the one I'm
[10:53] pursuing. As a resident, I want Oakdale
[10:56] to continue growing in ways that make
[10:57] sense. This project would bring a useful
[11:00] service to to the community, create
[11:01] local jobs, and add to commercial
[11:03] amenities that residents expect. I
[11:06] believe this would be a positive
[11:07] addition addition to Oakdale, and I
[11:08] respectfully encourage the council to
[11:10] approve the proposal. Thank you for your
[11:12] time and consideration.
[11:14] >> Thank you,
[11:19] » Mr. Mayor and council members. My name
[11:21] is Rick Tim. I'm the owner of the All
[11:23] Family Dental Professional Building at
[11:26] 1075 Hadley Avenue North. This is just
[11:28] west of the proposed site. Um, in case
[11:32] others don't know this, there are
[11:34] actually eight car washes within 3 miles
[11:37] of this location. We are not short of
[11:40] car washes. If you include the ones out
[11:42] uh six miles, there are six additional
[11:46] ones. So, there's there's 14 car washes
[11:49] for people to choose from. We are not
[11:51] short on car washes.
[11:53] Having said that, and having a compact
[11:56] time, I don't see any com compelling
[11:59] evidence that we need another car wash
[12:02] that would overrule the planned unit
[12:05] development that was thoughtfully uh
[12:07] done in 2011.
[12:10] the the city bought that
[12:12] property and it was it turned into quite
[12:15] a blighted uh property and it was it was
[12:18] after two years of planning this was was
[12:21] determined to be the best alternative
[12:23] and I think we have to give them credit
[12:25] for perhaps having that right. I did
[12:28] hear the the car wash agents talk about
[12:32] the the appropriateness of more
[12:35] autocentric things in in this
[12:37] development by saying, "Well, you have a
[12:39] gas station." Well, we had a gas station
[12:41] anyways. Gas stations tend to go
[12:43] together and there's a Circle K. An old
[12:46] Holiday was right next door and if
[12:48] you're going to get a if you're going to
[12:50] get a a fast food restaurant, you're
[12:52] going to get a uh drive-thru. Having
[12:55] said that, it's not the same use. Those facilities are not noisy. They
[13:02] will not produce any unusual noise over
[13:05] their normal course of business.
[13:07] However, the vacuum pumps, the vacuum
[13:10] stations,
[13:11] 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7 days a week,
[13:15] four weeks a month, 12 months a year, after year after year. I I I sit in
[13:21] the dental office often times and I I
[13:24] see residents, young and old, going
[13:27] around that that uh rain garden. I call
[13:29] it a rain garden. I know it's a sewer
[13:31] management thing, but I call it a rain
[13:33] garden. And uh they're having the quiet
[13:36] enjoyment of that. And I think that was
[13:38] what the planned unit development uh
[13:40] initial was thinking would be the best
[13:43] use. This is for sure not what they were
[13:46] thinking about.
[13:48] Um,
[13:49] ultimately I think the the rule of city
[13:52] governance is not to unduly weigh the
[13:54] benefits of increased property values. I
[13:57] don't really care that it's producing
[13:58] taxes or not. The city might um the
[14:02] benefits to to me as a business owner,
[14:04] the benefits Mr. car wash as a business
[14:07] order, but I think it's supposed to
[14:10] represent the changes that are in the
[14:12] public good and ultimately in the best
[14:14] interest of residents.
[14:17] And I really don't think that this makes
[14:18] the cut in my opinion. And I have other uh data that I shared with
[14:24] you by email. Thank you.
[14:27] >> Thank you.
[14:32] » Hi there. So, [clears throat] I'm Dean
[14:33] Wangren at 655015th Street Circle North
[14:37] in Oakdale. So, I want to speak out in
[14:39] favor of the car wash. Um, I live about
[14:44] four blocks away and I think it'd be
[14:45] really handy to have one of the faster
[14:47] um conveyor belt style car washes. So,
[14:50] um I don't know if there's eight car
[14:52] washes nearby. There's certainly like
[14:53] three car washes within a reasonable
[14:55] distance, but they're all kind of the
[14:56] gas station attached ones. And what I
[14:58] noticed, especially in the spring,
[14:59] they're really slow. So, it'd be great
[15:01] if there was one that uh especially when
[15:04] it's kind of rainy and mucky out, you
[15:05] could go quickly and get your car
[15:06] washed. And I'm hoping this could do
[15:08] that. Um, also, it'd be really handy
[15:10] because it's right by Hi, so that's
[15:12] where we get our gas. We could just run
[15:13] over and wash a car.
[15:16] All right. Well, that's it. Thank you.
[15:20] >> Is there anybody else that would like to
[15:21] speak under the public hearing tonight?
[15:32] Hello, my name is Marina Hernandez and I
[15:35] work for All Family Dental. We have a
[15:38] lot of residents that come from local
[15:40] areas and after speaking with a resident
[15:45] at the new uh perspective. It sounds
[15:49] like a lot of the residents there are
[15:52] not necessarily in favor of a car wash.
[15:54] they would prefer a restaurant. I do
[15:57] understand the value of having a car
[16:00] wash. However,
[16:02] again, I do agree that we're [sighs]
[16:04] going to have more traffic, which is
[16:07] good for our community. However,
[16:12] right now what I notice working
[16:16] at the off dental office with the
[16:19] construction, I don't foresee that we
[16:22] have the correct
[16:24] traffic meters there to manage if we
[16:28] add. So, I guess I would want to know
[16:30] are we going to add additional traffic
[16:32] meters there, stop signs, stop light to
[16:36] help with that? And I do have concerns
[16:38] for the people that do live next door at
[16:41] New Perspective because is this the best
[16:44] option for them because some of them
[16:46] don't travel and it would be nice for
[16:48] them to have a restaurant next door
[16:50] again. Thank you.
[16:52] >> Thank you.
[16:55] Is there anybody else that would like to
[16:56] speak under tonight's public hearing?
[17:01] Seeing none, I'm going to go ahead and
[17:02] close the public hearing. Bring it back
[17:03] up for council consideration. Council
[17:04] members, uh, do we have any additional
[17:08] questions, uh, for city staff?
[17:11] Jim, do you have anything for us?
[17:15] >> Uh, Mr. Mayor, I will after a motion is
[17:18] made.
[17:18] >> Okay. Uh, council members, two motions
[17:20] in front of us. Is there somebody that
[17:21] would like to make the first motion?
[17:25] >> Um, I will make the first motion. I
[17:27] recommend we wave reading and adopt
[17:30] resolution
[17:32] 2026-57
[17:35] denying an application for an amendment
[17:37] to the Tartan Crossing planned unit
[17:40] development to allow a car wash at 7099
[17:44] 111th Street North.
[17:46] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[17:47] >> Second.
[17:48] >> Motion and a second. Comments. Jim.
[17:51] >> Uh Mr.
[17:53] Members of council, uh, I recommend we
[17:55] add an additional finding to the, uh,
[17:57] proposed resolution based on, uh,
[17:59] statements that were made by the
[18:00] applicant tonight. And my suggested
[18:03] wording of that for an additional
[18:05] finding is that, uh, unlike the current
[18:08] proposed use, previous amendments to the
[18:11] Taton Crossing PUD uh, referenced by the
[18:15] applicant did not involve a use that was
[18:18] exclusively for vehicles.
[18:21] Okay.
[18:23] Uh,
[18:25] council members, is there anybody that
[18:26] would like to offer an amendment adding
[18:28] that additional finding to the
[18:30] underlying resolution?
[18:33] >> Yeah, I'll make that motion to add that
[18:35] additional language.
[18:36] >> There's a motion on the amendment. Is
[18:37] there a second?
[18:38] >> Second.
[18:38] >> Motion to second. All those in favor say
[18:39] I.
[18:40] >> I. Opposed. And the amendment is
[18:42] adopted. Back to uh resolution 2026-57
[18:46] as amended. Uh any conversation on that,
[18:53] Jim? Anything else?
[18:55] >> No.
[18:55] >> Okay. Uh we've had a motion. We've had a
[18:59] second. Uh all those in favor say I.
[19:01] >> I. Opposed. And resolution 2026-57
[19:05] denying an application is adopted.
[19:07] >> Uh Jim, since we um are not amending the
[19:11] PUD, is the CUP action necessary or is
[19:14] it moot?
[19:16] >> Mr. Mayor, yes, that that there's still
[19:17] an action necessary on that because it
[19:20] is a pending application that's subject
[19:21] to a time limit and [snorts] uh the
[19:25] findings in there are based on the fact
[19:26] that because you did not approve the PD
[19:29] amendment, the use is not allowed and
[19:31] therefore you can't grant a CUP for it.
[19:33] >> Got it. Uh will somebody make that
[19:35] action?
[19:39] » Sure. Sure. I'll make that motion that
[19:40] uh we wave reading and adopt resolution
[19:42] 2026-58 denying denying an application
[19:45] for a conditional use permit for car
[19:47] wash at 709911 Street North.
[19:50] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[19:51] >> Second.
[19:51] >> Motion and a second. Any final comments?
[19:54] >> Seeing none, all those in favor say I.
[19:55] >> I.
[19:56] >> Opposed? And resolution 2026-58
[19:59] is adopted. Uh next we'll move into open
[20:02] forum. Um before we open the floor to
[20:04] any comments, we have three action or
[20:06] three items on the agenda in front of us
[20:08] tonight. First up, uh, the 2025
[20:10] GreenStep Cities Award presentation.
[20:13] We have a staff presentation. Oh, hi.
[20:15] [laughter]
[20:17] Welcome.
[20:22] Good evening, mayor, council members,
[20:25] um, and thank you to Hannah for the
[20:27] invite this evening. As the Minnesota
[20:29] Greenep City's co-director at the
[20:31] Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, um I
[20:34] am pleased to join you this evening to
[20:37] recognize the city of Oakdale's
[20:39] achievement and progress in the
[20:40] GreenStep program. Oakdale joined the
[20:43] program in March of 2012, reaching step
[20:46] one by signing a council resolution.
[20:49] Since that time, the city has processed
[20:52] or progressed through all five steps of
[20:54] the program uh and has achieved steps
[20:57] four and five. nine years in a row now.
[21:01] Um you are one of the longest uh tenur
[21:04] cities reaching step four and five uh in
[21:07] the program.
[21:09] Oakdale has reported 55 actions
[21:11] completing 20 of the 29 sustainability
[21:14] best practices that range from education
[21:16] and outreach to um implementation and
[21:21] infrastructure
[21:23] planning and policy and more.
[21:26] Steps four and five are achieved
[21:27] annually by reporting and annual
[21:29] analyzing outcomes
[21:31] that those actions have had on the
[21:33] community over time and showing
[21:35] improvement in metrics.
[21:38] The menu of metrics includes 125 unique
[21:42] data points of which Oakdale has
[21:44] reported 90 in this last year. Um, and I
[21:47] wanted to highlight just a few of those
[21:50] metrics that um kind of rose to our
[21:53] attention as as um interesting and
[21:56] notable. So, between 2016 and 2025 of
[22:00] all reporting years, Oakdale has seen an
[22:02] increase in LED lighting used in city
[22:04] buildings um grow from 2% in 2016 as
[22:08] reported to 50% in 2025, maybe a little
[22:11] bit more with some city hall remodeling.
[22:15] The city added its first city-owned or
[22:17] leased electric vehicle to the city
[22:19] fleet in 2025 with the police
[22:21] department.
[22:23] 100% of Oakdale's housing is located
[22:26] within one mile of a bicycle route and
[22:29] 96.5% is located within a half mile of a
[22:32] parkland.
[22:34] The city planted 347
[22:37] net new trees in 2025 and gave away an
[22:40] additional 200 trees um for free to
[22:43] residents with the Arbor Day tree
[22:45] giveaway.
[22:47] Oakdale purchased just under 3,800
[22:51] megawatt hours per year of renewable
[22:53] energy for city operations in 2025,
[22:56] which makes up 97% of total city
[23:00] operation electricity needs. uh up from
[23:03] 0% in 2018.
[23:06] And the city f hosted its first eco in
[23:08] April of 2025 with 18 vendors
[23:11] representing local watershed district
[23:14] energy nonprofits, garden clubs, and
[23:16] more. So with that, just a little
[23:19] snapshot of what um has been reported
[23:22] for the city and the program. Um, I'd
[23:25] like to bring to you today your 2026
[23:30] recognition blocks for your 2025
[23:32] reporting. Um, and congratulate you on
[23:35] reaching step four and five again this
[23:37] year.
[23:38] >> Uh, council, let's go down and grab a
[23:39] photo.
[23:42] » I wore my green shirt. [laughter]
[23:52] » Your mom, too.
[23:54] We're doing all the work [laughter]
[23:58] here. Come on in the middle.
[24:01] >> Yep.
[24:04] » All right.
[24:16] » [applause]
[24:26] » a slide here.
[24:27] >> Yeah.
[24:30] » Right.
[24:32] >> Well, before we move on, I just want to
[24:34] say um a big thank you to our team. Uh
[24:37] beginning with Hannah Dunn, our senior
[24:38] community development specialist who
[24:39] leads all of our
[24:42] um do absolutely incredible work in this
[24:44] space. um you you keep our environmental
[24:46] management commission on track and
[24:48] focused. Um you know, all of those data
[24:51] metrics behind the scenes. You know, it
[24:53] it's easy to just look at two little
[24:55] blocks of wood and say, "Yay, us." But
[24:57] there is so much data that goes into
[24:58] these applications every single year.
[25:00] And it's it's our talented community
[25:01] development team led by Hannah's efforts
[25:03] um that bring all of that information to
[25:05] life. So, a big thank you uh for all of
[25:07] your great work. Also, a big thank you
[25:09] to our environmental management
[25:10] commission. um you know things like the
[25:12] ecoair um started as a wild brainchild
[25:15] of that from of theirs at at some point
[25:17] um and now that we've done it two years
[25:19] in a row it's getting bigger and better
[25:20] every single year making a huge impact
[25:23] um towards the goals of the green
[25:25] program. So, um, a lot of progress has
[25:27] been made. Um, whether it's, you know,
[25:29] the programs that we've brought back
[25:30] like our community cleanup event in the fall each year, the new events
[25:34] that we're creating, and all of the good
[25:36] work that um all of our city staff are
[25:38] doing every single day to uh support the the GreenStep program. So, a big
[25:43] thank you to our team. Kelly, please
[25:44] share that throughout the organization.
[25:45] Hannah, thank you for everything you do
[25:47] um to keep us all on track and and keep
[25:49] us meeting our goals. We do appreciate
[25:51] it.
[25:54] » [applause]
[25:57] » Uh we also have a couple proclamations
[25:59] um that I'm issuing. Uh first up
[26:01] recognizing building and code
[26:03] professional appreciation day. Uh
[26:06] whereas building and code professionals
[26:07] ensure that all aspects of building code
[26:10] administration, code enforcement, rental
[26:11] housing, licensing, and other duties are
[26:13] per performed in a timely and
[26:15] professional manner. And whereas
[26:16] building and code professionals devote
[26:18] countless hours keeping up with
[26:20] regulation changes that affect the
[26:21] building and code enforcement
[26:22] industries. And whereas uh building and
[26:25] code professionals are primarily out in
[26:27] the field where they can encounter rough
[26:28] terrain, heights, depths, narrow spaces,
[26:31] construction equipment and activities,
[26:32] unfavorable weather, especially in
[26:34] Minnesota. Uh I rate people hopefully
[26:37] not canines and other potential hazards.
[26:40] Uh whereas despite hazards, building and
[26:42] code professionals are fully dedicated
[26:44] to ensuring that buildings are built
[26:46] strong, they're built safe, and they
[26:48] remain secure um for everybody in our
[26:50] community. And whereas the city of
[26:51] Oakdale strongly supports the skilled
[26:53] work of its building and code
[26:54] professionals. Therefore, I mayor of
[26:56] Oakdale, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim
[26:58] September 1st as building and code
[26:59] professional appreciation day in the
[27:01] city of Oakdale. Um we are incredibly
[27:04] fortunate to have an outstanding team
[27:06] here in our city. Um, it falls under our
[27:09] community development department. Um,
[27:11] you know, Greg Brady, our chief building
[27:12] official, man, we have thrown a lot at
[27:14] him the last few years. As you look at
[27:16] all of the building that's happening in
[27:17] our community in the east metro, um,
[27:19] every day is something new. And that
[27:21] work is done on top of just those daily
[27:24] duties. You know, enforcing the city
[27:26] code, doing the rental license
[27:27] inspections, all of that necessary work
[27:29] that happens whether a community is is
[27:31] building and developing or not. um they
[27:34] cover so much ground and uh we could not
[27:37] be a city, a safe city, a stable city
[27:39] without their efforts. So we really do
[27:41] thank them for everything they
[27:42] contribute to our community.
[27:44] Our second proclamation is recognizing
[27:47] suicide prevention awareness month.
[27:49] Whereas suicide is a national public
[27:50] health challenge that causes
[27:52] immeasurable pain among individuals,
[27:54] families, and communities across the
[27:55] country. And whereas more than 800 lives
[27:58] are lost in Minnesota each year. And
[28:00] whereas suicide is the second leading
[28:02] cause of death for people ages 10 to 24.
[28:05] And whereas on average 132 Americans die
[28:08] by suicide each day and over two million
[28:10] attempt suicide each year. And whereas
[28:13] public awareness of this tragic problem
[28:15] is key to preventing further suffering
[28:17] and loss of life. And whereas the risk
[28:19] for suicide can be reduced through
[28:21] awareness, education, and treatment.
[28:24] And whereas everyone in in the community
[28:26] can play a role in preventing suicide
[28:28] and are encouraged to know the signs,
[28:30] find the words, and reach out. And
[28:32] whereas depression is a treatable
[28:34] illness and approximately 80% of people
[28:36] who seek help for depression experience
[28:38] improvement when treated with therapy
[28:39] and/or medication.
[28:41] And whereas support is available by
[28:43] calling the National Suicide and Crisis
[28:44] Lifeline at 988 or 1 8002738255.
[28:50] or you can text home to the crisis text
[28:52] line at 741741.
[28:54] Therefore, I Kevin Zel, mayor of
[28:55] Oakdale, Minnesota, to hereby proclaim
[28:57] September as suicide prevention
[28:58] awareness month in the city of Oakdale.
[29:01] You know, each year it seems like the
[29:02] stats um related to suicide and
[29:04] attempted suicide continue to climb off
[29:06] the charts. You know, we all know that
[29:08] the the need for mental and behavioral
[29:11] health supports in every single
[29:13] community grows um exponentially. Um we
[29:16] know especially in certain professions
[29:19] the the rate of suicide and attempt of
[29:20] suicide is even higher. Um calling on
[29:23] all of us to provide more support to
[29:25] those professions uh those individuals
[29:27] in those professions as well. In Oakdale
[29:29] we're incredibly proud to be um now
[29:31] delivering not rolling out. We are
[29:33] delivering um mental and behavioral
[29:35] health supports through our police
[29:36] department uh through a partnership with
[29:38] Washington County. um if that if those
[29:41] efforts and those dollars spent on that
[29:43] work um saves even one life, it is well
[29:45] worth it. Um and we're just so um
[29:48] excited to um be able to provide that
[29:51] new level of support in our community
[29:53] because the need has been there for so
[29:54] long. So, we recognize suicide
[29:56] prevention awareness month in September,
[29:58] but as I said, it's all it's an all year
[30:00] um long endeavor that we all need to
[30:02] play a role in recognizing the science
[30:05] of it, providing the support for those
[30:07] individuals um facing those those
[30:10] challenges in life and getting them to
[30:11] the resources they need um to help
[30:13] address that. We're still under open
[30:16] forum. Um this is a time for anybody
[30:18] who's joining us here at the Discovery
[30:20] Center. If you'd like to share anything
[30:21] with us, um, regardless of the topic,
[30:23] please feel free to step up to the
[30:24] podium, state your name and address for
[30:26] the record, and proceed with your
[30:27] comments.
[30:34] Before we move on from open forum, that
[30:37] stat 96.5% of all homes in Oakdale are
[30:40] within one mile, I think it was one mile
[30:42] or half mile of parkland. I want to know
[30:43] where that three and a half% are. We got
[30:46] a problem to fix. [laughter]
[30:48] >> We're having what 31 parks now. I I
[30:51] cannot picture in my head where those
[30:54] homes would be, but we have some work in
[30:56] front of us. So, all right, let's move
[30:59] into consensus motions. Council members,
[31:00] we have A through E in front of us. Are
[31:02] there any that we need to pull for
[31:04] individual consideration?
[31:07] >> All right. Uh, hearing none. Can I get a
[31:10] motion to approve consensus motions as
[31:11] presented?
[31:12] Make a motion to approve consensus
[31:14] motions as presented.
[31:15] >> Motion. Is there a second?
[31:16] >> Second.
[31:16] >> Motion in a second. All those in favor
[31:18] say I.
[31:18] >> I. I.
[31:19] >> Opposed. And A through E are adopted. Uh
[31:23] let's check in with our advisory boards
[31:25] and commissions. The only one that met
[31:26] was parks and wreck. They met on last
[31:29] Tuesday. Yeah.
[31:30] >> Mhm.
[31:30] >> A week ago. Council member Morham, what
[31:32] are they working on?
[31:33] >> Yeah, I know. We talked about the
[31:35] excitement around the new parks. Excuse
[31:37] me. Here.
[31:40] uh the new parks that are going to be
[31:41] worked on Tower and Golf View. Also, the
[31:43] engagement coming up for Tanners and
[31:45] there's been a lot of engagement.
[31:46] There's more coming this week about up
[31:48] upgrades there. And also next month
[31:50] they're going to be holding their
[31:51] walking tour at uh Everly Park. So,
[31:55] their meeting for parks and wreck will
[31:57] be there and that'll be shared out
[31:59] publicly soon.
[32:00] >> Fantastic.
[32:02] Once we get that date set and out there,
[32:04] we hope everybody can join us in Everly.
[32:07] Uh we'll move on to award bids. Nothing
[32:10] under there. So, we'll go into staff
[32:11] reports. Uh we have a presentation from
[32:15] community development. We got a few
[32:16] items.
[32:19] Thank you again, Mayor Council. So,
[32:22] uh this next request is from Les Schwab.
[32:25] The property is located at the southeast
[32:27] quadrant of 34th Street and Marketplace
[32:30] just uh it's located west of the
[32:31] McDonald's there by Target. Uh the
[32:34] purpose of the request is that Lehwab
[32:36] Tire Center, they're seeking approval to
[32:38] build an automotive service and repair
[32:40] business. The request involves a
[32:42] preliminary plat to create three lots
[32:44] and a site plan. So the property in
[32:47] total is about 7 and a half acres. It's
[32:49] vacant land. The zoning of the site is
[32:51] Oakdale Marketplace uh planned unit
[32:53] development or PUD. So if you recall
[32:55] that in response to a court order, the
[32:57] city recently approved an ordinance
[32:59] amendment and a resolution to allow the
[33:01] proposed use at the site. So the
[33:04] preliminary plat involves proposed lot
[33:07] one, which is about 1 acre, and that
[33:08] would contain the tire store. Uh the
[33:11] other two outlots consisting of about 1
[33:13] acre and 5 acres would be reserved for
[33:15] future development. The proposed access
[33:18] to the Le Schwab site is off of 33rd
[33:20] Street. That's a private street. for
[33:23] park dedication that has to be satisfied
[33:24] as part of the platting and development
[33:27] agreement process. A credit will be
[33:28] given for the park dedication that was
[33:31] collected for the overall plat of
[33:32] Oakdale Marketplace back in the year
[33:34] 2005.
[33:36] In terms of the site plan, certain
[33:38] elements uh including building height,
[33:40] setbacks, lot coverage, parking,
[33:41] landscaping, exterior building
[33:43] materials, and site lighting. Those have
[33:45] been met. I would like to note that the
[33:47] developer made a slight update to their
[33:50] site plan to include six extra parking
[33:52] spaces and a larger trash enclosure which complies with the site
[33:57] plan requirements for storm water
[33:59] management. The developer will need to
[34:00] work with the wershed district and the
[34:02] city engineer to ensure that proper
[34:04] provisions are installed accordingly.
[34:07] And due to the property being located
[34:08] next to county highway 14, Washington
[34:11] County Public Works reviewed the request
[34:13] and they did not have any comments on
[34:15] it. The planning commission held the
[34:17] required public hearing for this request
[34:18] on August 6th and they recommended
[34:20] approval. So staff recommends approval
[34:23] of the plat and site plan subject to
[34:25] conditions in the resolutions. Uh so
[34:28] first is resolution 2026-53
[34:30] in the agenda packet. So five conditions
[34:32] of approval that I will summarize here.
[34:35] The number one is execution of a
[34:36] development agreement. Number two is
[34:38] appro uh seek approval of the site civil
[34:40] construction plans. Number three
[34:42] satisfaction of park dedication
[34:44] requirements. Number four, obtain
[34:45] approval from the fire department for
[34:47] the location of fire department
[34:49] connections and hydrants. And number
[34:50] five, the developer must obtain outside
[34:53] government agency approvals that apply
[34:56] to the proposal.
[34:58] Uh the other resolution for the site
[35:01] plan, that's 2026-54.
[35:03] I will forgo reading those conditions
[35:05] because they are redundant from the
[35:07] other resolution that I just mentioned.
[35:09] But happy to answer any questions. Thank
[35:10] you.
[35:11] >> Council members, any questions for Luke?
[35:14] Seeing none, who would like to make the
[35:15] resolutions?
[35:17] >> I recommend we wave reading and adopt
[35:20] resolution 2026-53
[35:25] approving the preliminary plat for
[35:28] Oakdale Marketplace 7th edition subject
[35:31] to conditions.
[35:32] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[35:33] >> Second.
[35:34] >> Motion a second. In conversation,
[35:36] >> all those in favor say I.
[35:37] >> I.
[35:38] >> Opposed. Resolution 2026-53 is adopted.
[35:42] How about the next action?
[35:44] >> I recommend we wave reading and adopt
[35:46] resolution 2026-54
[35:50] approving the site plan for Lewab
[35:53] subject to conditions.
[35:54] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[35:56] >> Second.
[35:56] >> Motion a second. Any final comments?
[35:59] >> All those in favor say I.
[36:00] >> I. Opposed. Resolution 2026-54 is
[36:04] adopted.
[36:05] Uh next up on the agenda, Luke, are you
[36:08] do you have a presentation for this one?
[36:10] >> Yes. Thank you. So, Josiah Center is
[36:13] requesting a conditional use permit to
[36:15] allow a church at 533 Hayward Avenue
[36:18] North, unit 100. The property is zoned
[36:20] B3. That's our light industrial
[36:22] district. Places of worship are
[36:24] permitted through the conditional use
[36:25] permit process for all zoning districts
[36:27] in Oakdale. [clears throat] Uh after
[36:29] review, the proposed church meets the
[36:31] criteria for granting a conditional use
[36:33] permit and the zoning ordinance and
[36:35] staff's analysis of the request.
[36:37] >> [clears throat]
[36:37] >> The planning commission held the public
[36:39] hearing for this application on August 6
[36:42] and they recommended approval. Staff
[36:43] recommends approval of this CUP subject
[36:46] to just one condition and this is in
[36:48] resolution 2026-56.
[36:51] So no parking signage shall be installed
[36:54] along the east drive aisle and along the
[36:56] north side of the building and that's
[36:57] just to ensure that we can adequately
[36:59] have our emergency vehicles navigate the
[37:02] site for the church. Yeah, happy to
[37:05] answer questions. Thank you. Council
[37:06] members, any questions for Luke on this
[37:08] item? [clears throat]
[37:09] >> All right. Who wants to dive right in?
[37:11] >> I move we wave reading and adopt
[37:13] resolution 2026-56
[37:15] approving a conditional use permit for a
[37:17] place of worship church at 533 Hayward
[37:20] Avenue North with conditions included in
[37:22] the attached resolution.
[37:23] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[37:24] >> Second.
[37:25] >> Motion and a second. Final comments. All
[37:27] those in favor say I.
[37:28] >> I.
[37:29] >> Opposed. Resolution 2026-56 is adopted.
[37:33] Last item. Luke.
[37:36] Thank you. So, this final request uh for
[37:39] a conditional use permit, it's from True
[37:40] Line Sign Company and MC Geneva
[37:42] Properties LLC. They're requesting a
[37:44] conditional use permit amendment to
[37:46] allow for a 24 square ft electronic
[37:49] dynamic business sign at 1267 Geneva. So
[37:53] there was previously an 11 square foot
[37:54] electronic sign on that property that
[37:56] was approved back in 2010, but this
[37:58] amendment is to of course enlarge or
[38:01] allow a much larger electronic sign
[38:04] there. Property is zone B1 commercial
[38:06] and it contains an existing multi-tenant
[38:09] commercial building. The proposed
[38:11] electronic dynamic business sign meets
[38:13] the general and specific criteria of the
[38:15] zoning ordinance. and staff's analysis
[38:18] of the request. The planning commission
[38:19] held the required public hearing for
[38:21] this application on August 6th and they
[38:23] recommended approval. So, as such, staff
[38:26] is recommending approval of this request
[38:28] subject to eight conditions in the
[38:30] resolution 2026-55
[38:32] in the agenda packet. So, do my best to
[38:35] summarize these conditions here. So,
[38:37] number one is that the sign shall be
[38:39] installed on the existing sign, pylon
[38:41] sign or a replacement pylon sign if the
[38:43] existing pylon sign is removed. Number
[38:46] two, the sign shall have a minimum
[38:47] display duration of 30 seconds. Number
[38:50] three, um only static messages on the
[38:53] sign. Number four, the sign cannot
[38:56] exceed 24 square ft in size. And number
[38:58] five, uh the sign shall not exceed 2500
[39:02] knits between the hours of civil sunrise
[39:05] and sunset. Um actually, so number six
[39:09] is a modification or a modified
[39:11] condition from the planning commission
[39:12] when uh we brought that to them. Uh, so
[39:15] the sign because it's next to
[39:18] residential property, it's subject to
[39:20] having more restrictive illumination
[39:22] standards at at night time from 10 p.m.
[39:24] to 6:00 a.m. It cannot exceed uh 250
[39:28] nits. Number seven, the sign shall have
[39:31] a functional off switch that uh
[39:34] automatically turns the display off if
[39:37] the display deteriorates by 10% or more.
[39:40] And finally, number eight, the applicant
[39:41] must obtain a signed permit through the
[39:43] city. Happy to answer questions. Thank
[39:45] you.
[39:46] >> Council members, any questions for Luke
[39:47] on this cup? Seeing none, who wants to
[39:50] dive in?
[39:51] >> I move we wave reading and adopt
[39:52] resolution 2026-55
[39:55] approving a conditional use permit
[39:56] amendment for an electronic message sign
[39:58] at 1267 Geneva Avenue North with
[40:01] conditions included in the attached
[40:02] resolution.
[40:03] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[40:04] >> Second.
[40:05] >> Motion a second. Any final comments? All
[40:07] those in favor say I.
[40:09] >> I oppose. Resolution 2026-55
[40:13] is adopted. Thank you, Luke.
[40:16] >> Uh, busy night for Luke. He got a lot.
[40:19] [laughter]
[40:20] >> Uh, let's move on to checking with our
[40:22] city attorney, Jim. Anything for us
[40:23] tonight?
[40:24] >> Uh, Mr. Mayor and Council, nothing.
[40:25] further. Happy to answer
[40:27] questions.
[40:27] >> Anything for Jim?
[40:29] >> All right, let's check in with our city
[40:31] administrator, Kelly. What do you have
[40:32] for us tonight?
[40:33] >> I do not have anything for you tonight.
[40:34] Thank you, mayor.
[40:35] >> All right, anybody have any questions
[40:37] for Kelly?
[40:39] Uh, let's move on to council
[40:40] presentations.
[40:42] I'm already looking this way. Anything
[40:43] down here?
[40:43] >> I do.
[40:44] >> All right, Council Member Moore, take it
[40:45] away.
[40:46] >> All right. Um, well, we had last week
[40:48] the employee appreciation event for the
[40:50] city and I just wanted to um thank the
[40:53] committee that planned it and um it just
[40:57] thank all the city staff. I mean, what
[40:59] an incredible event. Um, my favorite was
[41:02] seeing the animals paired with their
[41:04] owners. Um, that that was fun. It was
[41:08] fun.
[41:08] >> Pictures, right?
[41:09] >> Pictures. Yeah. Yeah. [laughter] Um, who
[41:11] owned which animal? Maybe that's a
[41:13] better way to say it. But just really
[41:15] huge thank you to our city staff for
[41:16] everything they do and to the committee
[41:18] that plans so much for them.
[41:20] >> Does anybody have a llama or a peacock
[41:23] or anything funny?
[41:23] >> There was no llama, but there was a
[41:27] cockatil. Cockatil.
[41:29] >> Oh,
[41:31] >> belonging to
[41:32] >> Yeah. I wish I could remember. We made a
[41:34] like there were jokes. There were jokes.
[41:36] [laughter]
[41:37] >> Michaela Wagy from finance.
[41:38] >> Who? Who did?
[41:39] >> Michaela Wagy from finance.
[41:41] >> Okay. [laughter]
[41:42] Um, but yeah, that was fun.
[41:43] >> Very cool. Very cool. Uh, Council Member
[41:46] Rich, anything?
[41:47] >> No.
[41:47] >> All right. How about down here? Nothing
[41:49] for me.
[41:50] >> Nothing here.
[41:51] >> All right. I have a few announcements um
[41:53] to share about upcoming happenings in
[41:56] the city. Uh tomorrow night we h Yeah,
[41:58] tomorrow uh tomorrow night we have
[42:00] another community engagement um taking
[42:03] place down at Tenner Lake Park uh from
[42:05] 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We are looking for
[42:07] community feedback on design details
[42:09] related to the playground design. Um
[42:11] this event will be an open house style.
[42:13] Attendees can meet at the park building,
[42:15] the the beach house. Um I'm not even
[42:18] going to mention the inclement weather
[42:19] because it's not going to rain tomorrow,
[42:20] I don't think. So we'll be fine. The
[42:22] event will be tomorrow, Wednesday,
[42:23] August 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Um, we
[42:25] have some pretty cool designs of what
[42:27] that playground could look like and so
[42:29] we would love the community's feedback
[42:30] on that. Uh, a reminder, city offices
[42:32] will be closed on Monday, September 7th
[42:34] in observance of Labor Day. City
[42:36] facilities will reopen the following
[42:37] day. As always, emergency services are
[42:39] available. Uh, a big reminder, save the
[42:42] date, our third annual, third, second
[42:46] city cleanup event. Is this our third?
[42:48] >> Third.
[42:48] Yeah, let's go with that. Um the
[42:50] city the citywide cleanup event is back
[42:52] on Saturday, September 19th from 9:00 am
[42:54] to 1 pm at our brand new public works
[42:57] campus. First time it is there, 3200
[42:58] Granada Avenue. Um this is a great
[43:01] opportunity for residents to
[43:02] conveniently and safely dispose of
[43:04] furniture, electronics, hard to recycle
[43:06] items. Uh this event is for Oakdale
[43:08] residents only. I will be standing out
[43:10] there checking IDs. Don't try it all you
[43:12] Lake Elmo people. Um and proof of
[43:15] residency is required. There we go.
[43:16] Also, if you're driving, you're supposed
[43:17] to have your driver's license on you
[43:18] anyways. So check uh business items will
[43:22] not be accepted. Please see the city
[43:24] website oakdalem.gov for full
[43:26] information on what is accepted, what's
[43:28] not accepted, and any fees associated
[43:30] with accepted items. Um so glad we
[43:32] brought this event back uh 3 years ago.
[43:35] Um always a resident uh favorite. Very
[43:38] popular event. Stuff naturally
[43:39] accumulates in our homes. This is a
[43:41] great way to get rid of it at a very
[43:43] cost-effective um way. Um, also a big
[43:47] thank you to all of our partners um that uh contribute to this event. Um, we
[43:53] don't do it alone. So, um, yeah, check
[43:55] out the city website for all of those
[43:56] items, and we hope to see you out there
[43:58] on September 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1
[44:00] p.m. Uh, a reminder, Oakdale's annual
[44:02] photo contest is back. We want to see
[44:04] all of your snapshots from every corner
[44:05] of our city. Photographers of all skill
[44:08] levels can submit photos by September
[44:09] 30th. Um, they don't have to be photos
[44:11] that you take like on the spot. if you
[44:13] have them from earlier in the year, any
[44:15] point since the last time we ran this
[44:16] contest last fall, we want those photos.
[44:18] So, go through your iPhones. Um, do
[44:21] people actually print photos anymore?
[44:23] No, they don't do that. Um, go through
[44:24] your digital cameras. If you have a
[44:26] great snapshot of something that
[44:28] happened in our city, we want to see it.
[44:30] Um, the only rule really is that uh
[44:32] photos must be taken in Oakdale. Visit
[44:34] the city website, oakdale.gov, for all
[44:37] contest rules, um, and to learn how you
[44:39] can submit those photos. Uh, another
[44:42] reminder, Oakdale, the the city farmers
[44:44] market continues every Wednesday from
[44:45] 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Walton Park
[44:47] West parking lot off of 15th Street. Um,
[44:50] we only have eight markets left for the
[44:52] season. Cue ominous music. Um, still
[44:55] lots of great produce, baked goods. Um,
[44:57] you can get your knives sharpened out
[44:58] there most weeks. Um, lot of great stuff
[45:01] happening out there. Um, there's only
[45:04] eight left. That one hurts a little bit
[45:06] >> because we know what comes next. Um,
[45:08] well, what comes next is the indoor
[45:09] market here at the Discovery Center
[45:10] during the winter, so we'll be fine. Uh,
[45:12] but we hope you can join us at the
[45:13] farmers market. Always a lot of great
[45:15] shopping can be done there. Uh, finally,
[45:18] uh, good luck to our local students,
[45:19] teachers, and support staff. They head
[45:20] back to school. Um, always a very
[45:23] exciting time for the parents. Um, kids,
[45:26] hit or miss. Um, but, uh, good luck to
[45:29] all of them. Uh, good luck to all of the
[45:31] teachers support staff. Good luck to our
[45:33] SRO, Officer Brun, um, at Tartan. Um,
[45:38] always very exciting when they head back
[45:39] to school. So, let's pay some bills.
[45:42] Claims roster. Uh, August 13th through
[45:45] August 25th. Woo! 4.2 million. Must be
[45:48] some construction bills in there. Uh,
[45:50] council, do we need to pull any out for
[45:54] additional information?
[45:55] >> Nope. Let's pay it. All right. Who wants
[45:57] to make the motion? I move to approve
[46:00] claims for the period of August 13, 2026
[46:03] to August 25th, 2026 in the amount of
[46:07] 4,213,1412.
[46:13] » There's a motion. Is there a second?
[46:14] >> Second.
[46:15] >> Motion and a second. All those in favor
[46:16] say I.
[46:17] >> I.
[46:17] >> Opposed. Bills are paid. Can I get a
[46:20] motion to adjurnn?
[46:20] >> So moved.
[46:21] >> There's a motion. Is there a second?
[46:22] >> Second.
[46:22] >> Motion and a second. All those in favor
[46:24] say I. I. Opposed. We're adjourned.
[46:27] Thank you and good night.