City Council Workshop
Regular MeetingOakdale, MN · March 28, 2023
Minutes
WORKSHOP MINUTES
OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 28, 2023
The City Council held a workshop on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley
Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota. The meeting began at 5:00 PM.
Present: Mayor Kevin Zabel
Council Members: Jake Ingebrigtson
Andy Morcomb
Susan Olson
City Staff Members: Christina Volkers, City Administrator
Sara Ludwig, City Clerk
Andrew Gitzlaff, Community Development Director
Luke McClanahan, City Planner
Nick Newton, Police Chief
Lori Pulkrabek, Communications Manager
Jim Romanik, Public Works Manager
Kevin Wold, Fire Chief
Jason Zimmerman, Finance Director
Other: Noah Her, Incoming Council Member
Jared Ackmann, Developer for Reuter Walton
Janet Hagen, Planning Commission Candidate
Mikaela Huot, Director for Baker Tilly
Paul Keenan, Vice President of Development for Reuter Walton
Brian Petereck, Project Designer for Kass Wilson
PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEW CANDIDATE: JANET HAGEN
Mayor Zabel thanked and welcomed Planning Commission (PC) Candidate Janet Hagen and
explained the interview process.
Ms. Hagen provided a brief introduction about her residency, past work experience, and her interest
in the Planning Commission.
Discussion ensued about her reasons for applying to the Planning Commission, if there is anything
in particular she is looking to implement in Oakdale, if she had given any thought to joining the
Environmental Management Commission, and about her past teaching experience.
Ms. Hagen asked about the time commitment involved. Mayor Zabel stated there is one meeting per
month.
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City Administrator Chris Volkers encouraged Ms. Hagen to attend the upcoming Planning Commission
meeting on April 6th to get a feel for how the Commission operates. She explained that if Council
decides to move forward, Ms. Hagen will be appointed at the April 11th Council meeting.
DISCUSSION RE: PLANNING COMMISSION CANDIDATE
Council was in agreement to move forward with appointing Ms. Hagen to the Planning Commission.
1267 GENEVA AVENUE NORTH REDEVELOPMENT – CONCEPT PLAN
Community Development Director Andy Gitzlaff provided a brief introduction of the development
proposal. Reuter Walton Development is proposing the redevelopment of the 1267 Geneva Avenue
North property. The proposal is for a 125-unit affordable multifamily apartment building. Additionally,
the developer is seeking financial incentives from the City for this project, mainly Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) and conduit debt service. Mr. Gitzlaff went over several approvals that would be
needed to facilitate development as proposed, including a Comprehensive Plan amendment,
rezoning which includes variances, preliminary and final plat, and site plan.
Jared Ackmann, Developer for Reuter Walton began by sharing portfolio highlights. He reviewed the
location map, noting the proximity to public transportation and local schools, the concept site plans
touching on the building height and the proposed number of parking spaces, and the concept exterior
design photos and materials. The development would include a majority of 2- and 3-bedroom units
to focus on a family-style project. Reuter Walton would apply for conduit bonds through Minnesota
Management and Budget (MMB) in July, if the project were to proceed. The estimated project timeline
would include a 15-month construction process with opening in the spring of 2025. Mr. Ackmann
addressed one of the questions about a mixed-use component stating that is not part of the proposal
at this time.
In response to Council Member Morcomb’s question about other developments where Reuter Walton
did have a mixed-use component, Mr. Ackmann stated that most of the developments that have
commercial spaces are urban core in downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Mayor Zabel shared a concern about the drastic change that would take place in the City’s zoning
code and/or Comprehensive Plan if the proposed development were to move forward without first
discussing the adjacent parcels and developing guiding plans for this area. Council Member Morcomb
agreed with this sentiment.
Council Member Ingebrigtson indicated this area should remain as commercial and would not want
to rezone to residential. He added that he does not see an opportunity for this type of development
at the proposed site.
In response to Mayor Zabel’s question about a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning for a single
parcel versus an entire lot, Mr. Gitzlaff could not recall an example, but noted that this parcel was
unique because it is more urban in nature.
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Council Member Olson expressed concern about the number of multi-family developments in such a
small area citing traffic and dense population concerns. Council Member Morcomb added that every
City needs a degree of subsidized housing, however when there is a cluster so close together it has
an affect on the school district’s operations and resources.
In response to Council Member Olson’s question about the lack of balconies for this development
and affordable housing in general, Mr. Ackmann stated it comes down to cost and the inability to
recoup the costs through rent.
In looking at the financials in the Baker Tilly memo, Council Member Ingebrigtson stated he would
have a hard time justifying this project to a resident with city financial incentives.
In response to Noah Her’s question about why the developer is not proposing market-rate housing,
Mr. Ackmann said despite this development being affordable housing, the rent costs would be in line
with market rate for this area. The project would not be financially feasible without the conduit bonds
and TIF. He added that due to the current market, it is hard to find banks that will lend debt for
market-rate projects.
Council Member Morcomb noted that there are some things that Council needs to sort out before
moving forward with any redevelopment in that area.
In response to Council Member Olson’s question about other financing options outside of TIF, Mr.
Ackmann said Reuter Walton has applied for a Washington County grant. Ms. Volkers clarified that
they would need the TIF as well as the grant. Mr. Ackmann confirmed noting that a few recent projects
have all needed multiple soft funding sources in order to close.
Mayor Zabel stated that his stance on TIF has not changed and he would oppose the use of TIF for
this developmental proposal. Council Member Olson was in agreement about the use of TIF for this
specific project. Council Member Ingebrigtson agreed as well.
Ms. Volkers summarized that TIF is not always supported by the majority of the Council so other
funding sources should be explored to fund that gap. She also stated that Council needs to discuss
the land use in that area and will do so soon.
Mr. Gitzlaff indicated there is a need for a small area plan for this area identified within the
Comprehensive Plan but that it has not been put into any priority work plans as of yet. Staff will come
back to Council with options for how to do a study and what it would potentially cost.
In response to Noah Her’s question about the amount of equity being put in from the investor, Mr.
Ackmann said the numbers in the Baker Tilly memo are as close to a realistic outcome from a sources
and uses standpoint.
Mayor Zabel said depending on capacity and workload of City staff, the next steps are to look into
doing a small area plan. He added this is not an urgent matter and can be looked into as time allows.
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ADVISORY COMMISSIONS DRAFT WORK PLANS
Mr. Gitzlaff began by stating that three of the five advisory commissions are under the umbrella in
terms of staffing of Community Development. Traditionally, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) has prepared a work plan each year that gets reviewed by Council before being
finalized. The Economic Development Commission (EDC) and Planning Commission (PC) are starting
to prepare work plans on a more consistent basis as of this year. He explained the benefits of a work
plan and the sources that inform them. Mr. Gitzlaff asked for feedback on any of the three plans
presented or any changes Council would like to see during the drafting process of the work plans.
Mayor Zabel said that the EMC work plan has worked really well to help that commission visualize
tasks and allow the staff liaison to track the projects that are being worked on. He was unsure if this
model would work for the other two commissions – the Parks and Recreation Commission and the
Tree Board. Ms. Volkers asked if only three of the five advisory commissions should have work plans.
Mayor Zabel would like to better understand what the workplans provide in terms of data and
information. He noted that due to the State Statutes and City Code requirements, a workplan may
not be necessary for the Planning Commission, however, due to the EMC’s broad purview, a workplan
does seem necessary.
Council Member Olson is in favor of advisory commission work plans; however, she would like a more
collaborative approach when it comes to drafting and finalizing them. Mayor Zabel asked how the
collaboration process might look in the future. Council Member Olson was unsure at this point.
Council Member Morcomb would like more collaboration among the advisory commissions, the
Council, and City staff. He added that currently there seems to be some separation between the
advisory commissions and the Council, with little feedback being brought back to the Council.
Mayor Zabel noted that it is hard to have a one size fits all model for all five advisory commissions.
Mr. Gitzlaff stated that staff can help to serve as a conduit between the Council and advisory
commissions.
Council Member Morcomb suggested that the work plans consist of stated goals to ensure success
and relevancy for the advisory commissions.
Ms. Volkers suggested that the draft work plans for the following year be worked on prior to the
annual end-of-year appreciation dinners so that Council can discuss them with each advisory
commission before they are brought to workshop for final discussion and subsequent approval. The
Council was supportive of this suggestion. Staff liaisons for all five advisory boards/commissions will
work on draft workplans with their commissions this fall for 2024 workplans so they are discussed
at a council workshop in November before the end of year dinners with council.
Mayor Zabel noted that the work plans are helpful in determining Comprehensive Plan tasks that are
being worked on or have been completed.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION – POLICE CHIEF
Police Chief Nick Newton began by providing an overview on staffing, including the current hiring of
one police officer vacancy. He stated that the Axtell Group staffing study is anticipated to be
completed in late April 2023. Todd Axtell and Chief Newton will present the findings and answer
questions about the study at a future workshop. Chief Newton added that Motorola will be onsite to
work with Metro-INet to ensure proper infrastructure is in place for the rollout of the body worn
cameras. The anticipated rollout will be the first week of April.
In response to Mayor Zabel’s question about satisfying all State laws regarding public engagement
and the implementation of body worn cameras, Chief Newton said they went above and beyond in
some aspects.
In response to Council Member Olson’s question about a policy that governs how the Police
Department uses these body worn cameras, Chief Newton said there is an operational, department-
created procedure that follows the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) template that will be posted on
the City’s website. Council Member Olson asked for clarification on when video can be released to
the public. Chief Newton said it depends on the case, but the Police Department would work closely
with legal counsel before releasing any footage.
In response to Council Member Olson’s question about the number of behavioral health calls and
overall calls for service, Chief Newton explained that the number of calls has been increasing for
years, however the reporting has only since improved in the last couple of years. He added that
behavioral health calls were not previously tracked appropriately, but that training is taking place so
that police officers have a better understanding of when to identify calls for service as behavioral
health related. Additionally, a digital form was introduced with guidelines on when to complete reports
and allows for a much easier process which assists in more accurate reporting, especially in regards
to use of force incidents.
Fire Chief Kevin Wold added that the Fire Department faced the same struggles with accurate data
collection. Since moving over to the Washington County records management system, he and Chief
Newton have been trying to figure out better ways to accurately capture data. He said Narcan
administration is one such troubled area. Despite the challenges, he noted they are getting better,
but the numbers will only rise in the future.
In response to Council Member Ingebrigtson’s question about a correlation between the rise in crime
and a decrease in prosecutions, Chief Newton said it is possible.
Council Member Morcomb asked if there are any anticipated needs from either the Police
Department or Fire Department to handle these increasing numbers. Chief Newton noted that having
one police officer in partnership with a dedicated social worker would help in order to follow up with
crisis calls to provide resources and additional help. He brought up a federal grant opportunity that
would cover the full cost of a social worker and equipment needs for two years. Another suggestion
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Chief Newton made was partnering with Oak Park Heights to alleviate the cost of a full-time social
worker.
In response to Council Member Olson’s question about the effectiveness of the use of a social worker
in other cities, Chief Newton explained that these cities end up seeing an increase in calls for service
and other data as folks want to utilize the services that are now available.
Mayor Zabel stated there is a need for these services, however it is a County responsibility citing the
County’s Health Department and Social Services. He asked Ms. Volkers if other city administrators
are seeking the same resources from Washington County. Ms. Volkers said that the city
administrators within Washington County meet every month and this issue comes up at every
meeting. Currently, Woodbury is doing a pilot program in partnership with Washington County for
these types of services. They have cautioned other cities to wait and see the results of this pilot
program before moving forward. Ms. Volkers noted that there is a staffing shortage for social workers
especially in the Metro area.
In regards to the federal grant Chief Newton alluded to earlier in the discussion, Ms. Volkers noted
that this grant cannot be rejected if awarded, and does require one dedicated police officer to work
alongside the social worker. She brought up the upcoming staffing study results and the expiration
of funding for a current police officer position from the sex-trafficking task force grant, and said
staffing for the Police Department staffing needs to be discussed as a whole.
Chief Newton referenced a state grant that is only available to counties that would provide social
workers to police departments within the awarded county. He stated they are pushing Washington
County to apply for this grant to assist with funding.
Council Member Morcomb shared his sentiment that this is the number one priority in the City of
Oakdale. He was supportive of moving forward in one way or another.
Council Member Olson asked if the dedication of one police officer is the problem in regards to
applying for the aforementioned federal grant, and asked if Chief Newton thinks it is a good or bad
idea. Chief Newton indicated there is a void within the department that needs to be filled so he thinks
it is a good idea.
Noah Her asked if the Police Department can partner with other organizations in the community for
these needed resources as a bandage of sorts until a more concrete solution is found. Council
Member Ingebrigtson added, asking Ms. Volkers if the City can contract with a private behavioral
health company that could provide a social worker when needed. Ms. Volkers noted that the
challenge lies with the schedule of when this service would be needed. Council Member Morcomb
also added that this specific type of social work position is extremely hard to fill.
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Chief Newton provided examples of what other cities are doing to help address behavioral health
needs, but stated the most success he’s seen is with a dedicated police officer and social worker
working together. He noted that despite the auto theft, aggravated assault, and gun crime statistics,
behavioral health is the department’s biggest priority due to the increase in calls for service.
Council Member Olson pointed out that even if the Police Department was approved to hire more
police officers or a social worker, there is a challenge with staffing.
Council Member Olson asked if a decision needs to be made on whether or not to apply for the federal
grant. Chief Newton said the deadline is in May, but that Council has a lot to think about before
providing direction.
Mayor Zabel affirmed that behavioral health has to be addressed, but noted that staffing
considerations, such as the staffing study, have to be kept in mind before making any decisions.
Ms. Volkers recommended that they do not apply for the federal grant at this time, and hopes that
Washington County will apply for and be awarded the state grant discussed earlier. She advised that
Council wait for the staffing study results before making any staffing decisions within the Police
Department. The council concurred.
Council Member Ingebrigtson expressed support for encouraging the County to apply for the State
grant noting the ideal solution is the County partnering with the cities in Washington County to provide
these needed resources.
ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
Ms. Volkers stated that the council vacancy candidates who were not selected have been receptive
to the invitation to apply for a City board or commission.
She provided an update on the new Public Works building saying that 3M has agreed to all of the
City’s latest terms in regards to acquiring the land for it. The RCA for this transaction will be on the
April 11th Council meeting agenda. Ms. Volkers stated that there will be a board of building material
options in her office around April 10th-20th. She invited the Council to come to her office and give
their feedback.
Lastly, Ms. Volkers noted that the commission/board assignments need to be revisited at the next
meeting due to the addition of incoming Council Member Her. It was determined that Council Member
Olson will now be the Tree Board liaison and incoming Council Member Her will be the Economic
Development Commission liaison.
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COUNCIL TOPICS
Council Member Morcomb welcomed soon-to-be-appointed Council Member Noah Her.
Council Member Olson requested that one of the text amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
(Chapter 8, Goal 2, Policy 8) be revisited as it does not necessarily align with past Council actions.
The suggested change is in reference to the establishment and maintenance of community gardens.
Finance Director Jason Zimmerman noted that a Community Garden is included in the CIP as P2025-
03. Council decided to remove this goal as it conflicts with current City policy.
Council Member Olson asked if the use of sidewalks versus trails along Greenway Avenue North will
affect the MNDoT grant. Mr. Gitzlaff did not believe this would pose a problem in regards to securing
the grant.
Council Member Olson brought up a recent news article about a city that was giving away anti-theft
steering wheel locks to residents due to the increase in Hyundai and Kia car thefts. It was requested
that staff look into the process that this other city used.
Council Member Ingebrigtson welcomed soon-to-be-appointed Council Member Noah Her.
Noah Her mentioned he was eager to learn and thanked Chief Newton for the public safety work that
is done for the City.
Mayor Zabel noted that the local option sales tax bill is going to the Senate on Thursday, March 30,
2023 and that he is testifying for the City of Oakale.
ADJOURNMENT
The workshop was adjourned at 6:46 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Ludwig, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council Workshop
Workshop
March 28, 2023
HADLEY CONFERENCE ROOM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM Planning Commission Interview Candidate: Janet Hagen
5:10 PM Discussion re: Planning Commission Candidate
5:15 PM 1267 Geneva Avenue North Redevelopment – Concept Plan
5:45 PM Advisory Commissions Draft Work Plans
• Environmental Management Commission
• Economic Development Commission
• Planning Commission
6:05 PM Management Discussion – Police Chief
6:30 PM Administrator Update
6:35 PM Council Topics
6:55 PM Recess for Regular Meeting
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Luke McClanahan, City Planner
Date: March 28, 2023
Subject: Planning Commission Interview Candidate: Janet Hagen
BACKGROUND
At the March 28, 2023 work session, the City Council will interview Janet Hagen for consideration to
serve on the Planning Commission. At this time the Planning Commission has one vacancy. Community
Development staff has also interviewed the applicant ahead of the Council work session.
Application and staff interview feedback will be provided to the City Council under separate cover.
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Luke McClanahan, City Planner
Date: March 28, 2023
Subject: 1267 Geneva Avenue North Redevelopment – Concept Plan
BACKGROUND
Reuter Walton Development proposes redeveloping the 1267 Geneva Avenue North property. The
property is located at the northeast quadrant of Geneva Ave N/Hwy 120 and 12 St N. It is currently a
commercial multi-tenant property consisting of approximately 2.5 acres. The developer proposes
redeveloping it into a 125-unit affordable multifamily apartment building. The developer is also seeking
financial incentives from the City to assist with the feasibility of redevelopment.
Location Map – 1267 Geneva Ave N
The subject property is zoned C-2 - Community Commercial. It is guided for Commercial use, per the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. Re-guiding the property from Commercial to High Density Residential would require
approval for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
The City of Oakdale’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan designates this particular property as a priority for
redevelopment (Chapter 2, Goal 1, Policy 1.k). The Comprehensive Plan also promotes a variety of
housing development near transit, shopping and services, trails, and centers of employment (Chapter 6,
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Goal 1, Policy 6). The property abuts existing commercial uses to the north, east and south. It also abuts
residential properties to the east (Oakdale Terrace Townhomes and Century Oaks Apartments). Other
nearby uses include public transit, businesses, centers of employment, and recreation facilities.
PROCESS
Staff has identified several approvals necessary to facilitate development as proposed.
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Rezoning
o If rezoned to R-5 - High-Density Housing, the applicant will need to obtain multiple
Variances for the following standards.
Setbacks (42 feet 6 ¾ inches required; proposed: 11 feet on north side, 36 feet
on east side, 16 feet on south side, and 40 feet on west side)
Lot dimensions (393,000 sq. ft. required; 108,900 sq. ft. proposed)
Building height (40 feet maximum; 42 feet 6 ¾ inches proposed)
Parking (331 spaces required, 195 proposed)
Other variances may be required, such as landscaping and signage
o If the applicant seeks rezoning the site to PUD - Planned Unit Development for design
flexibility, an Ordinance Text Amendment would be necessary. Currently the Zoning
Ordinance only allows properties to be rezoned to PUD when there is 5 acres or more; this
site is approximately 2.5 acres.
• Preliminary and Final Plat
• Site Plan
STAFF ANALYSIS
On February 14, 2023, the developer’s concept plan was reviewed and discussed by the City’s
Development Review Committee. The following are staff’s preliminary comments on the concept plan.
Design and Building Considerations. Two accesses are proposed for the development: one off Gentry
Ave N, and the other off 12th St N. Surface parking is proposed to the east/southeast of the building,
with the entrance to covered parking near 12th St N. The building is 4-stories, at a height of
approximately 43 feet 6 ¾ inches. As a multifamily development, the structure will be subject to
building code requirements.
The exterior building renderings show the following materials: brick, concrete masonry units, fiber
cement siding, woodtone horizontal siding, corrugated metal cladding, and glazing. The design also
features vertical offsets in the roofline and horizontal offsets, as well as contrasting/complementary
colors.
Redevelopment of the property may involve additional Right-of-Way dedication along Hwy 120. City staff
recommends that the west side of the building, fronting Geneva Ave N/Hwy 120, be developed with an
active urban edge by incorporating elements such as pedestrian improvements, streetscaping, and a
west side building entrance. Staff also recommends that the developer consider including external
amenities for apartment residents such as playground equipment or outdoor patios. Furthermore, staff
suggests that the developer look into the feasibility of acquiring the 6080 12th St N property to increase
the amount of land for development.
Environmental Considerations. Currently the property is a multi-tenant commercial building with only a
few trees. The property does not contain any Special Flood Hazard Areas (i.e., mapped floodplain),
delineated wetlands present, or Historic Places.
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Infrastructure. To account for impacts of the increased impervious surfaces of this development, the
developer will need to provide on-site stormwater management. Given the build-out of the property,
stormwater management provisions may have to be provided via underground systems below the
parking lot.
The developer is requesting fewer parking spaces than the required amount (195 spaces proposed,
whereas 331 spaces are required) due to limited acreage, the site is located along a public transit route
and is within 200 feet of a bus stop. In addition, the subject property is located near various businesses
and recreation facilities.
Zoning. As mentioned above, the property must be rezoned to facilitate the multifamily development
(subject to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment). If the property is rezoned from C-2 to R-5, multiple
Variances would be necessary to accommodate the building and the proposed density. If the developer
seeks a PUD, an Ordinance amendment would first be required to allow properties less than 5 acres to
be rezoned to PUD.
Financial Considerations. The developer will seek financial incentives from the City for the
redevelopment, including Tax Increment Finance (TIF). Baker Tilly, the City’s financial consultant, is
preparing a financial analysis for the project. The developer is asking for both $2,109,000 in TIF with
the maximum duration, in addition to conduit debt financing by the City.
About 4d – all signs point to the state legislature modifying the class 4d (qualifying low income rental
housing) rate beginning with assessment year 2024 and for taxes payable in 2025 and 2026. See
House File 1808 and Senate File 1957 “Class 4d Modified and Transition Aid Established.” Current law
has the first “tier” of $100,000 of market value per unit of 4d at a class rate of .75% and any value in
excess of $100,000 per unit at a class rate of .25%. The proposed bill would set the class rate for all
class 4d low income rentals at .25%. If that bill becomes law, it brings the question if this developer will
still have a need for TIF. Some further information is included at the following links.
• LMC Commentary
• MN Department of Revenue Analysis
Also, if Oakdale is not willing to issue conduit debt for this project, will the developer seek another
city/HRA/county to be the issuer.
If the Council is not supportive of TIF or conduit debt financing from the City, are there other
development considerations that may put the project in jeopardy such as setbacks, parking, rezoning?
COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED
The City Council should consider the public benefits that may result from the proposed multifamily
development in exchange for providing flexibility, either through a series of Variances or through a
rezoning to PUD, to accommodate the use. The City Council should also discuss, at a high level, the
appropriateness of using TIF or other financial incentives to support the development.
Prior to the applicant submitting any formal applications to proceed with the project, the City Council
should give clear direction to the applicant on the appropriateness of the concept plan/use and set
expectations on the responsibilities of the applicant to design and build the proposed development.
Attachments
Development Checklist
Developer’s Narrative
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Location Map – 1267 Geneva Ave N
Concept Site Plan
Concept Exterior Designs
To Follow
Baker Tilly Financial Analysis Memo
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1584 Hadley Avenue N | Oakdale, MN 55128
651-739-5086 | www.ci.oakdale.mn.us
Development Checklist
1267 Geneva Avenue North Redevelopment
Concept Plan
Project name 1267 Geneva Avenue North Redevelopment
(Reuter Walton Development)
Proposed use 125-unit affordable housing development
Existing site conditions Multi-tenant commercial building
Site access 12th Street North and Gentry Avenue North
Zoning C-2 - Community Commercial
Comprehensive Plan guidance Commercial
Is a Comprehensive Plan amendment Yes, from Commercial to High Density Residential
required?
Any Zoning approvals anticipated? Yes, from C-2 to R-5, or from C-2 to PUD
Any Subdivision approvals anticipated? Yes (preliminary plat and final plat)
Potential deviations from City Code (if a PUD)? Yes, for setbacks, building height, lot size, parking
(landscaping and signage to be determined)
Any Variances requested? Yes, if rezoned to R-5 for setbacks, building height,
lot size, parking (landscaping and signage TBD)
Any financial incentives from the City being Yes, for Tax Increment Financing
requested by the developer?
Yes for conduit debt financing
Has the developer met with the City’s The concept materials were reviewed by the DRC on
Development Review Committee? February 14, 2023
Has the developer submitted a formal No
application?
Any anticipated environmental impacts? Runoff from use must be addressed through
stormwater management provisions.
Has the developer met with the Planning No (Planning Commission review will be required
Commission? when the developer submits formal applications)
Other jurisdiction approvals required Yes (Met Council for the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, MnDOT for the plats and Site Plan,
and Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District
for stormwater provisions)
City of Oakdale
Andrew J. Gitzlaff
1584 Hadley Avenue N.,
Oakdale, MN 55128
RE: 1267 GENEVA AVE N., Oakdale, MN – 125-unit 4% project
Reuter Walton Development is proposing to redevelop the current dilapidated strip center at the above
address into 125-unit affordable housing development. The site is located in a QCT and the developer currently
is working to get the site under purchase agreement
Reuter Walton’s affordable housing proposal includes a total of One Hundred Twenty-Five (125) units
serving households earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). The proposal includes setting aside 12 of the
125-units for individuals at 30% AMI. The developer would partner with Washington County to help assist in
the creation of those units. The proposal includes housing for both individual and family households with thirty-
three (33) one‐bedroom units, fifty-six (56) two‐bedroom units, and thirty-six (36) three‐bedroom units. Each
unit will include Energy‐Star appliances with laundry and will feature a high quality of design and finishes.
Community amenities include a fitness area, community room, wifi lounge, private offices for property
management, and an outdoor gathering space. The project would include both below grade and surface parking
for the residents totaling 195 parking stalls. One of the highlighted attributes of this project is the location and
being adjacent to the Metro Transit - Express Route 294. The project envisions activating the streetscape along
Century Ave. N. The proposal seeks to promote its location to public transportation and bicycle infrastructure
by providing secure, indoor bicycle parking. These will allow residents access to major employment centers.
The Project would be looking to partner with the City of Oakdale for finance assistance to make the
project financially feasible. We would be requesting the creation of a housing tax increment financing district
with the assumption that the project would utilize 90% of tax increment approximating $2.1MM of NPV during
the 26-year term.
We look forward to working with the city on this proposed project.
Paul Keenan
Vice President of Development
Reuter Walton Development
4450 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 400
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(612) 823-3489
Amenities by Category
1. Place of Worship
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (0.4 mi)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (0.5 mi)
Heartwood Church (0.6 mi)
Transfiguration Church (0.7 mi)
Oakdale First Baptist Church (1.5 mi)
Gethsemane Luthern Church and School (1.6 mi)
Beaver Lake Luthern Church Elca (1.9 mi)
2. Educational
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (0.2 mi)
Paidea Child Development Center (0.3 mi)
Oakdale Elementary School (0.6 mi) 5 3 1 Mile
Beaver Lake Education Center (1.1 mi)
Tartan High School (1.1 mi) 4
Gethsemane Luthern Church and School (1.6 mi) 6
3M Inovation Center (1.6 mi) 5
3. Retail 5 4
4
O’Reillly Auto Parts (0.1 mi)
AutoZone Auto Parts (0.2 mi)
Walgreens Drug Store (0.3)
Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle (0.9) 2
4. Food Access
Duke’s Pizza-Pub-Grill (0.1mi)
In N Out Market (0.2 mi)
5
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (0.2 mi)
Taco John’s (0.2 mi) 6
Catrinas Cerveza & Mexican Grill (0.2 mi)
Wild Orchard TX (0.3 mi)
McDonalds (0.3 mi) 6
Knowlan’s Fresh Food (0.8 mi)
1
Rocco’s Pizza Oakdale (0.8 mi) 1 1
Sarpino’s Pizzeria Oakdale (0.9 mi) 1
5-8 Tavern & Grill (1.2 mi)
Hy-Vee Grocery (1.6 mi)
2
1 6
5 4 5
5. Health & Wellness 5 6
Crowley’s Gymnastics Center (0.1 mi) SITE 0.5 Mile
Maplewood Nature Center (0.4 mi) 2
Lions Park (0.6 mi)
4
Horseshoe Park (0.6 mi)
Ugly Putters Indoor Golf & Event Center (0.8 mi)
Geranium Park (1.0 mi)
6
Gethsemane Park (1.1 mi) 4
5
Beaver Creek Reserve (1.3 mi)
4
Tanners Lake Park (1.3 mi) 4
Tower Park (1.3 mi)
3 6 4
4 6
All Family Dental (1.4 mi)
Richard Walton Park (1.6 mi) 3 1 1
Guthrie Park (1.6 mi) 6 4
2
2
6. Government & Services 6
5
Marathon Gas (0.2 mi)
Post Office (0.2 mi)
5 2
2
Minnoco Gas (0.3 mi)
Opprotunity Community Services (0.3 mi) 1 Place of Worship
Holiday Gas (0.8 mi) 5
2 Educational
Wells Fargo (1.2 mi) 5
Maplewood Fire/Ems - Station 310 (1.3 mi) 3 Retail
American National Bank (1.3 mi)
4 Food Access
Oakdale City Hall (1.5 mi)
5 Health & Wellness
6 Government & Services
Transportation
Trails
Dedicted Bike Lanes
Bike Friendly Roads
Bus Route 219 - All Day Local Bus
5 4 Stops within 0.5 mi
18 Stops within 1.0 mi
Bus Route 294 - Rush Hour Bus
N 7 Stops within 0.5 mi
17 Stops within 1.0 mi
Bus Stop
Reuter Walton Location Map
Little Canada, MN
Oakdale,MN
1 Mile
SITE 0.5 Mile
Transportation
Bus Route 219 - All Day Local Bus
Serve all stops and operate throughout the
day but may offer less frequent service.
4 Stops within 0.5 mi
18 Stops within 1.0 mi
Bus Route 294 - Rush Hour Bus
Service is primarily during rush hours.
(M-F 6:00-9:00 am and 3:00-6:30 pm)
7 Stops within 0.5 mi
17 Stops within 1.0 mi
Bus Stop
N
Reuter Walton
Little Canada, MN
2 2m
11'-0"
4-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING
125-UNITS
36'-0"
1
PARKING STALLS - 90
40'-0"
SITE PLAN KEY
1 BUILDING ENTRANCE
2 GARAGE ENTRANCE
2
16'-0"
N
SD Site Plan
1
1" = 50'-0"
SITE PLAN RW - OAKDALE
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STAIRS
STAIRS
CORE
PARKING STALLS - 105
N
Level -1
1
1" = 30'-0"
FLOOR PLANS - GARAGE RW - OAKDALE
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PARKING UNIT MIX - GROSS AREA
Level Type Count Unit Gross
STAIRS Level -1 Garage 105 Area
Parking Name Count Main Floor Total Area %
Level 1 Surface 90 1BR
195 Unit 1-0 34 681 ft² 23,162 ft² 27%
34 23,162 ft² 27%
2BR
Unit 2-0 43 983 ft² 42,276 ft² 34%
Unit 2-1 20 <varies> 21,012 ft² 16%
63 63,288 ft² 50%
3BR
Unit 4-0 28 1,251 ft² 35,026 ft² 22%
28 35,026 ft² 22%
Grand total 125 121,477 ft² 100%
COMMUNITY
ROOM
FITNESS
LOBBY/OFFICES
STAIRS
CORE
N
Level 1
1
1" = 30'-0"
FLOOR PLANS - LEVEL 1 RW - OAKDALE
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STAIRS
STAIRS
CORE
N
Level 2 ( Levels 3 & 4 Sim.)
1
1" = 30'-0"
FLOOR PLANS - LEVEL 2-3 RW - OAKDALE
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Main Entry
RENDERINGS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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North East Corner
RENDERINGS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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North West Corner
RENDERINGS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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EXTERIOR MATERIALS EXTERIOR MATERIALS
Material Mark Description Image Material Mark Description Image
4.1 BRICK - 3 5/8" DARK GRAY BLEND 7.3 FIBER CEMENT SIDING - SMOOTH HORIZONTAL LAP - 4",
8", 4" EXPOSURE - COLOR: DARK GRAY
4.2 CMU - COLORED SMOOTH FACE - COLOR: DARK GRAY
7.4 VERTICAL CORRUGATED METAL CLADDING - COLOR:
BLACK
7.1 FIBER CEMENT SIDING - SMOOTH HORIZONTAL LAP - 4",
8", 4" EXPOSURE - COLOR: LIGHT GRAY
8.1 GLAZING
7.2 WOODTONE HORIZONTAL SIDING - COLOR: SUMMER
WHEAT
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7.1 7.3 7.4 4.2 7.4 7.1 8.1 7.4 4.2
7.1 8.1 7.2 7.4 5.1 4.2 7.4
2
3
6.1
1
6.1
Elevation - East 2
Elevation - South 2 3
2 1/16" = 1'-0"
1/16" = 1'-0"
7.4 4.1 7.3 7.1 7.4 4.2 7.4 4.2 5.1 7.4 7.2
Truss Brg.
142'-6 3/4"
Level 4
133'-5 5/8"
Level 3
42'-6 3/4" 122'-3 3/4"
33'-5 5/8"
22'-3 3/4"
Level 2
111'-1 7/8"
11'-1 7/8"
Level 1
100'-0"
Elevation - East
1
1/16" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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8.1 7.1 4.2 7.3 4.2 7.4 5.1 6.2
7.2 7.4 5.1 4.2 7.4 4.2 8.1
4 3
6.2
2
1
6.3 1
6.2
2
6.3
Elevation - North End Elevation - East 3
4 3
1/16" = 1'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0"
5.1 8.1 4.2 4.2 7.4 7.2 5.1 8.1 4.2 7.2 8.1 7.3 4.2 7.4 7.1
Truss Brg.
142'-6 3/4"
Level 4
133'-5 5/8"
Level 3
42'-6 3/4" 122'-3 3/4"
33'-5 5/8"
22'-3 3/4"
Level 2
111'-1 7/8"
11'-1 7/8"
Level 1
100'-0"
Elevation - East End 2 Elevation - North 2
1 2
1/16" = 1'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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7.4 7.3 7.4 4.2 7.4 5.1 7.1 4.1 4.2 7.4 7.4 8.1 7.1 7.4 4.2 7.2
Elevation - West 2
2
1/16" = 1'-0"
7.4 4.2 5.1 7.1 7.4 8.1 4.2 4.2 5.1 4.1 7.3 4.2 7.4 7.4 7.1
Elevation - West 1
1
1/16" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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5.1 7.2 7.1 7.3 7.4 8.1 4.1
6.4
3
2
6.4
1
Elevation - North
3 6.4
1/16" = 1'-0"
5.1 4.2 7.4 4.1 7.4 8.1 7.2 4.2 7.4 4.2 7.2 4.1 5.1 7.1 7.4 7.3 4.2 8.1 7.4 7.4 4.2
Truss Brg.
142'-6 3/4"
Level 4
133'-5 5/8"
Level 3
122'-3 3/4"
Level 2
111'-1 7/8"
Level 1
100'-0"
Level -1
88'-8"
Elevation - East End Elevation - South
2 1
1/16" = 1'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS Reuter Walton - Mounds View
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Truss Brg.
142'-6 3/4"
UNITS UNITS
Level 4
133'-5 5/8"
UNITS UNITS
Level 3
42'-6 3/4" 122'-3 3/4"
33'-5 5/8"
UNITS UNITS
22'-3 3/4"
Level 2
111'-1 7/8"
11'-1 7/8"
UNITS UNITS
Level 1
100'-0"
11'-4" PARKING GARAGE
Level -1
88'-8"
Section 1
1
3/32" = 1'-0"
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COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrew Gitzlaff, Community Development Director
Date: March 28, 2023
Subject: Advisory Commissions Draft Work Plans
BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department assigns staff liaisons to support the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC), Economic Development Commission (EDC), and the Planning
Commission (PC). The role of the Commissions, as defined in City Code, is advisory to the City Council.
The City Council also appoints a Council liaison to each advisory commission.
The EMC has traditionally prepared a work plan for each year that gets reviewed by Council before being
finalized. The EDC and PC have not prepared work plans, at least on a consistent basis, until this year.
A work plan is a great way to make sure that expectations for work to be completed is in alignment
among Council, the Commission, and City staff. The work plan is informed by the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan, City Code, industry best practices, commissioner input, and priorities set by Council.
COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED
The City Council should review the draft work plans and provide any feedback to staff to relay to the
various Commissions. Council should also provide input on the process to gain Council feedback. For
example, does Council want to be involved earlier in the process? Council’s intent is important.
Attachments
2023 EMC Draft Work Plan
2023 EDC Draft Work Plan
2023 PC Draft Work Plan
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2023 Environmental Management Commission Work Plan
March 28, 2023 Council Workshop
Title Reference Document Description/Tasks
EV-Ready Comprehensive Plan – 1. Analyze opportunity to transition one or more City fleet
Community Chapter 8, Goal 1, vehicles to an electric alternative.
Study priority Policy 6
• Conclude EV Suitability Assessment and share findings
action
and recommendations with City Council.
implementation
•Determine continued participation in Xcel Energy’s
Fleet Electrification Advisory Program.
2. Coordinate opportunities for education around EV
infrastructure and vehicle purchasing.
• Sponsor, coordinate, and promote a local ride-and-
drive where residents may test drive an EV (if possible
given COVID restrictions) and speak with actual EV
owners about their experience.
3. Streamline electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)
permitting requirements with suggested process updates.
• Create an online process for EVSE permitting.
• Provide education to businesses, developers,
homeowners, and electrical contractors about EVSE
installation guidelines.
1. Promote Xcel Energy Rebate Programs (including
Windsource, Solar*Rewards Community, and
Promote energy Solar*Rewards), PACE, and Trillion BTU.
efficiency and
renewable Comprehensive Plan – 2. Promote availability of tax rebates, utility credits, and/or
energy in Chapter 8, Goal 1, financing opportunities for renewable energy solutions.
residential & Policies 1 & 5 3. Host a Solar Twin Cities Power Hour.
commercial
properties 4. Share testimonials of local businesses that have
incorporated renewable energy solutions into business
operations.
1
Connect low- 1. Host a CUB Bill Clinic (virtual or in-person).
income
Comprehensive Plan – 2. Provide information about energy assistance programs,
residents to
Chapter 8, Goal 1, energy weatherization opportunities, and energy auditing
weatherization
Policy 2 services available through Washington County and other
and EE organizations to help residents and business owners
resources impact energy bill cost savings.
Comprehensive Plan –
Increase
Chapter 8, Goal 1, 1. Research SolSmart bronze level designation.
access to solar
Policy 3 & 4
Reduce waste 1. Leverage funds from the Washington County Recycling
Comprehensive Plan –
generation, Grant to promote recycling and waste reduction
Chapter 8, Goal 1,
increase programs. (Specific projects to be determined Q1 of
Policy 7
recycling 2023.)
Promote water Comprehensive Plan – 1. Promote Adopt-a-Drain (including EMC’s adoption of
conservation Chapter 8, Goal 2, drains at Walton Park) through communication channels
Policy 4
and at community events.
2. Provide education about, and resources for, water
infiltration/reuse practices including: rain gardens,
rainwater harvesting, green alleys or green parking lots,
pervious/permeable pavement or pavers, green
roofs/green walls, tree trenches/tree boxes, and/or
incorporating compost and native plants into landscape
design.
3. Promote grant opportunities for water quality
improvement project available through the three local
Watershed Districts.
4. Establish the baseline health of Oakdale’s local water
bodies.
Implement
GreenStep Comprehensive Plan –
1. Complete the Bike and Pedestrian Plan Update project.
Cities Best Chapter 3, Goals 4 and
2. Update metrics to reflect 2022 data.
Practice Action 5
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2023 Economic Development Commission Work Plan
March 28, 2023 Council Workshop
Title Reference Document Description/Tasks (Examples from current/previous work)
1. Participate in business retention, expansion and attraction
Comprehensive Plan visits
Business
Economic
Retention and 2. Help implement identified projects and initiatives resulting
Expansion Development Chapter from BR&E/other programs (BREA Program)
(BR&E) 3. Participate in business/development/partner events such
ED Best Practice as groundbreakings, open houses, ribbon cuttings (4Front
Groundbreaking)
1. Advise City staff and City Council on implementing
Market Economic Development best practice marketing strategies
Comprehensive Plan
Oakdale for Economic 2. Participate in City efforts to improve marketing materials
Economic Development Chapter including the website, social media, video and printed content
Development
ED Best Practice 3. Continuing work started in late 2022 to understand
Purposes community and regional metrics (Community Profiles,
Community Safety Data)
City Property 1. Assist City staff and the City Council with marketing efforts
Comprehensive Plan
and for EDA property (Tanners Lake parcels)
Land Use Chapter
Redevelopment 2. Advise City Staff and the City Council on redevelopment
Planning ED Best Practice
plans as appropriate (Tanners Lake parcels)
1. Collaborate with local organizations, government agencies
Comprehensive Plan
and other partners on projects and programs (Washington
Develop and Economic
Maintain County CDA, OACC)
Development Chapter
Partnerships 2. Promote resources and tools related to economic
ED Best Practice
development from area partners (SizeUp Small Biz Tool)
1
Provide Input
1. Participate/provide input as appropriate for local and
through Local
regional initiatives and studies (Bike & Ped Plan Update,
Government
ED Best Practice Glenbrook Small Area Plan, MnDOT Century Ave Study)
Engagement
and Planning 2. Provide input as appropriate for local policies and
Processes ordinances (ex. Temporary Outdoor Patio Ordinance)
1. Participate in City-sponsored educational events or
Commissioner trainings as provided (Development Bus Tour)
ED Best Practice
Education 2. Educational topics incorporated into regular meetings
(Presentation from Open to Business Staff, MnDOT)
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2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
March 28, 2023 Council Workshop
Title Reference
Description/Tasks
Document
1. Review development applications (Rezonings,
City Ordinance –
Subdivisions, Site Plans, Variances, PUDs, CUPs, IUPs,
Development Chapter 25: Zoning
Comp Plan Amendments, Appeals, Ordinance Text
Applications and Chapter 21:
Amendments,).
Subdivisions
2. Provide recommendations to the City Council.
Comprehensive 1. Review and provide feedback/recommendations on the
Studies, Plans, Glenbrook Small Area Plan.
Plan – Land Use
and Programs
Chapter 2. Review and provide feedback on other plans.
Comprehensive 1. Gather input (via workshop) from the Commission on
Plan – Land Use various ordinance updates to modernize Chapter 25 –
Comprehensive
Plan and Chapter Zoning.
Ordinance League of 2. Hold a public hearing, as required, to gather input and
Updates Minnesota Cities provide a recommendation to the City Council for proposed
Publications amendments.
1. Participate in City sponsored educational events or
Commissioner trainings as provided (e.g., Development Bus Tour).
Education 2. Incorporate educational opportunities into regular
N/A
meetings as appropriate.
3. Review memos provided by staff on various topics of
interest (e.g., mixed use development).
COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nicholas Newton, Police Chief
Date: March 28, 2023
Subject: Management Discussion – Police Chief
This is an opportunity to have time with the Police Chief to discuss items of interest and current
happenings.
Below are some items of discussion for the workshop as time allows:
• Crime and Police Activity Trends: Overview of the crime summary report spanning over eight
years. Some increasing trends noted while other categories decreased.
• Staffing: The police department is currently accepting applications for one vacant police officer
position and one records technician vacancy.
• Staff Study Update: The Axtell Group completed a comprehensive staff survey along with data
collection and analysis. The Axtell Group has completed some community member interviews
and have been on site at the police department completing in person staff interviews. It is
anticipated the study will be complete in late April of this year.
• Body Worn Camera Update: The police department is working with Motorola and Metro-INet for
ensuring proper infrastructure is in place for the roll out of the cameras. Motorola will have
representatives on site at the police department during the first week of deployment, anticipated
to be the first week of April.
Attachment
Police Activity Summary Report
Police Activity Summary
2022
Initial Complaint Reports and Calls For Service
ICRs and Calls For Service • ICR = incident complaint reports completed by staff.
25000
• Calls for service = citizen calls 911 or non-emergency
20000
19520
20180 dispatcher for police service. Not all calls for service are
18204
documented in an ICR.
16190 16063 1606016412
14877
15000
o Calls for service data not available prior to 2019.
12088
10783
Oakdale only documented ICRs on a paper
10405 10004
10000 system up until June of 2018, at which time
Oakdale Police migrated to the Washington
County records management system.
5000
0 0 0 0
o Comparing 2015 to 2022, data show 49%
0 increase in ICRs completed by officers.
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
ICRs Written Calls For Service
Arrests
Arrests
2015 - 2022
600
557
• Highest number of adult arrests was 557 in 2017.
551
515
535
516 • Highest number of juvenile arrests was 155 in 2015.
500
457
414
• In 2022:
400
376 • 457 adult arrests.
• 64 juvenile arrests.
300
200
155
113
100 95 88
66 64
45 46
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Adult Juvenile
Behavioral Health Calls
Behavioral Health Calls For Service • Behavioral health calls for service is when police respond to a
2015 - 2022 person having a mental health crisis, suicidal ideations, or
1200
chemical dependency issues, among other categories.
1062
1000
• While data show sharp increase in mental health calls for
service, police believe the chart does not accurately
800 represent the number of mental health calls; rather, numbers
have been increasing over several years.
600 585
Assumptions:
400
o Behavioral health calls were not tracked appropriately.
o In 2020, reporting code added to reports for better
tracking.
200
176 o Pandemic may have contributed to increase in mental
106 83 86 90 73 health calls for service.
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Behavioral Health Calls
Behavioral Health Calls
Oakdale Fire Department Behavioral Health Data
2022
Type of Service Number
Ambulance runs for Behavioral Emergency Protocol 129
Police or Crisis Requests for Ambulance Transport Hold 40
Narcotics
Narcotic Violations • Narcotics violations include
140
possession or sale.
120 116
106
• Narcotic device possession
100 94
includes drug paraphernalia or
device to consume.
80 76
71
67 65
57
60
44
38
40
21
20 14
10 10
6 5
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Narcotics Violation Narcotic Device Possession
Narcotics
Police Department Data | Overdose Incidents Fire Department Data | Overdose Incidents
2022 2022
45
41
12
40
10
10 35
8 30
25
6 5
20
4 14
15
2 10
5
0
0
2022
OD - Recreational Drug OD-Other Overdose Protocol Narcan Administered
Assault
• Assault means an act done with intent to
cause fear of immediate bodily harm or
182 185
178 death; or, the intentional infliction of or
170
157
attempt to inflict bodily harm upon another.
138
126
• Aggravated assault is felony assault, or
involved weapon.
99
37 37
33 33
19 16
13 12
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Assault Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Robbery
• Data show 44% decrease in reports of
robbery from 2021 to 2022.
18 18
16
15
11
10
9
7
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Robbbery
Firearm Crimes
Firearm Related Crimes
2015 - 2022 Firearm Crimes
Year Incidents
2015 15
24
2016 15
2017 24
15 15 2018 11
12 2019 20
10
9 9
7
8 2020 18
6 6 6 6
5
4
5
4
5
4 4 2021 27
3 0 3 3 59% increase
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2022 43
Robbery w/ firearm Agg. assault w/ firearm Firearm weapon violation
Sex Offenses
Sex Offenes
2015-2022 • Rape involves felony criminal
35
sexual conduct.
31
30 30
30
• Other sex offense includes
fondling, misdemeanor level
25
offenses, and obscene material
20
20 such as child pornography.
17
15 14
13 13 13
11 11
10 9 9 9
8
5
5
1 1
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Rape Other Sex Offense Trafficking
Burglary
Burglary
• 73 Burglaries in 2021
2015 - 2022
60
55 • 41 Burglaries in 2022
52
49
50 o 44% decrease from 2021 to 2022
43
39
40 36 37 36 37
35
32
29
30 27
24 24
20 17
10
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Residential Commercial
Theft
Theft
1000
900 872
807 • Slight increase in theft from 2021 to 2022.
800 773 765
742 743
700 652
685 • Catalytic converter theft down slightly from
2021. Data show 525% increase in catalytic
600
converters comparing 2019 to 2022.
500
400
300
200
131 125
100 61
4 1 4 2 20
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Theft Catalytic Converter Thefts
Auto Theft
Auto Theft
120
• The rate of auto theft steadily increasing since 2015.
100 • Data show 69% increase in auto theft comparing 2015 to 2022.
80
60
40
20
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Auto Theft
Vehicle Crash Reports
Vehicle Crashes
600
539 2022 Crash Data
500
467
489 Type Number
441 431
400
416 Property Damage 379
363
345 Personal Injury 28
300
Fatal 1
200 Other Reported 8
100
0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Vehice Crashes
Vehicle Pursuits
Vehicle Pursuits
40
35 • 2021 was an outlier year.
34
30
• Consistent with metro area experiencing
an increase with suspects fleeing police
25
in a motor vehicle.
20
15
13
12
10
8
5
0
2019 2020 2021 2022
Vehicle Pursuits
Search Warrants
Search Warrants
2017-2022 • Search Warrant means an affidavit articulating probable
cause to search a person and or property signed by a judge
authorizing the search of said person or property.
100
• Prior to 2017, warrants completed on paper. A web-based
process called e-charging was introduced and took over
63 two years to implement into operations. Currently, all
56 warrants are processed through e-charging.
22 • There were no “no-knock” warrants executed 2017-2022.
12 10
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
warrants
Use of Force Incidents
Incidents Involving Resistance or Aggression • Response to resistance or aggression is anytime an officer uses
2016 - 2022 physical means or weapons systems to control another person.
Any controlling methods beyond handcuffing require a report.
46 • 156% increase from 2021 to 2022.
Assumptions:
o Increase not as drastic as the data suggest; rather, the
increase is partly attributed to better reporting.
o In mid-year of 2020, a new digital form was introduced
18 with guidelines on when to complete reports and allowed
for a much easier process for accurately reporting.
12
11 11
o The change in process of reporting evolved over two
5
3 years for full implementation.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Incidents
Use of Force 2022
Level of Crime Committed by Offender Type of Force Used by Officer
2022 2022
FIREARM DISPLAYED 1
CHEMICAL SPRAY 2
31% 33% Felony LESS LETHAL 3
Gross Misdemeanor
Type of Force
Misdemeanor TASER 10
Not Defined
11% HARD HAND 1
25%
SOFT HAND 27
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Use of Force 2022
Type Behavior by Offender Reported Minor Injury
2022 2022
9
ACTIVE AGGRESSION TOWARD
OTHERS
5 8
7
VERBAL THREAT TO HARM 19 6 • 46 Incidents: 16 minor
5 injuries reported.
FLEE ARREST 4 4 8 8 • No Serious injuries reported.
3
ASSAULTIVE 1 2
1
PASSIVE RESISTANCE 17 0
OFFICER OFFENDER
0 5 10 15 20
Use of Force 2022
Sex of Offender Age of Offender
2022 2022
2, 4%
1, 2% 2, 4%
3, 7% 14
2, 4%
3, 7% 15-19
20-29
33%
30-39
40-49
67% 18, 39% 50-59
15, 33%
Male
60-70
Female
unknown
Police Department Staffing
Patrol Division (29) Support Services (6)
23 Patrol Officers 1 Support Services Manager
1 Sr. Records Technician
4 Patrol Sergeants 2 Records Technicians
1 School liaison / Diversion
2 Community Service Officers (non-licensed)
1 Evidence Technician
Investigations Division (6) Administration (2)
4 Detectives, General Assignment 1 Police Captain
1 Detective, Sex Trafficking Unit
1 Police Chief
1 Detective Sergeant
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