City Council

Minutes Woodbury City Council Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Pursuant to the due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting was duly held virtually and at the Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 12th day of June 2024. Call to Order Mayor Anne Burt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and she welcomed those attending the meeting both in person and virtually. Mayor Burt explained that members of the public may attend the meeting in person and may also join the meeting using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. She stated public comments will be accepted during the meeting both in person and virtually. Virtual questions should be submitted via the online Q&A feature within the virtual meeting link. Questions regarding the meeting will also be taken between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via email at council@woodburymn.gov or at 651-714-3524. Questions received after 4:30 p.m. will be responded to in the next three to seven business days. Pledge to Flag Audience, staff, and Council pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Roll Call Upon roll call the following were present: Mayor Anne Burt, Councilmembers: Kim Wilson and Jennifer Santini. Absent: Andrea Date, Steve Morris Others Present: Kevin Sandstrom, City Attorney; Clinton Gridley, City Administrator; Janelle Schmitz, Community Development Director; Angela Gorall, Deputy City Administrator; Eric Searles, Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner; and Chris Hartzell, Engineering Director. Special Order of Business A. Recognition of South Washington Watershed District Administrator Matt Moore’s 25 years of Exemplary Service Mayor Burt noted that Matt Moore has been with the South Washington Watershed District for the last 25 years. He recently created a safe route for floodwaters to disperse in the event of large storms. He also developed the Hasenbank stormwater park. Construction for the Kargel Park Alum Treatment Facility is in the works. He also helped replace turf with native landscapes at many local schools as well as built large-scale water storm water treatment systems. He helped provide Woodbury Public Works with state-of-the-art equipment for enhanced street sweeping and smart salting activities. He constructed boulevard rain gardens to help keep surface waters clean and created grain space. There are three watersheds in Woodbury with the South Washington Watershed being the largest. Mayor Burt read Resolution 24-128. South Washington Watershed District Administrator Matt Moore stated he has been with the watershed for the past 25 years. He mentioned the overflow project was 20 years and $20 million and is currently debt free and it still works. He added that the recognition for the projects goes toward the staff. Mayor Burt noted that there is no natural outlet of water in Woodbury which makes the water flooding project instrumental since the water would have nowhere to go. Mr. Moore added that all the cities that are a part of the watershed have been great partners. City Administrator Clinton Gridley explained that behind-the-scenes negotiations occurred regarding water rates, water cost, and allocation between Woodbury and Cottage Grove and Mr. Moore was in the middle of it all and helped create a great partnership. He added that Mr. Moore served all the communities and not just Woodbury. He expressed his gratitude for Mr. Moore and added he loved working with Mr. Moore and wished him the best in retirement. Mr. Moore encouraged community members to check out Glacial Valley Park. Mayor Burt asked how many acres it was. Mr. Moore replied a little over 200 acres. Mayor Burt added that the park is partly in Woodbury and partly in Cottage Grove. There are plans to add additional trails and connectivity. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson,  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-128 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota recognizing South Washington Watershed District Administrator Matt Moore for his 25 years of exemplary service to the Woodbury community. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye B. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program – 2024 City of Woodbury Annual Budget Document Deputy City Administrator Angela Gorall presented the award for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program. It is the first time that the City has received this award. She recognized Lynn Haseleu, Assistant CFO/Budget Manager, Michelle Kemper, City Accountant, and Roxy Nowicki, Executive Assistant Deputy Clerk, for making it possible to achieve the award. In 2023 there were 24 cities and counties in Minnesota that received the award. Mayor Burt congratulated Ms. Gorall for leading the team. Open Forum The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting where a maximum of three persons will be allowed to address the Council on subjects, which are not a part of the meeting agenda. Persons wishing to speak must complete a sign-up sheet prior to the start of the meeting. Give the sign-up sheet to any staff person. Speakers are limited to three minutes each. The Council will listen attentively to comments but, in most instances, will not respond at the meeting. Typically, replies to the concerns expressed will be made via letter or phone call within a week. Maureen Hickey, 2164 Kings Terrace, asked why softening the water in Woodbury was not an immediate priority. She explained that her water softener recently went out and was able to tell right away that the water was no longer soft. She mentioned she did some research about hard and soft water to see if she could get away with not having a water softener. After calling eight different companies to receive quotes on a water softener, it was discovered that the water hardness level in her house was a 20, which is a high level. She added that she learned that Minneapolis, the St. Paul region, and Eden Prairie has been softening the water for years and that the level is five. Woodbury’s website lists the hardness level at 13.5. There are 78,000 residents in Woodbury, with 35,000 having a water softener. She explained that she contacted the public works department at the City and learned that there is a process available for Woodbury to soften the water and would cost millions of dollars. She noted that she is passionate about the environment and believes this is a project that would benefit the environment and should be done. Mayor Burt noted that Ms. Hickey’s three minutes were up and explained that there was a lot to discuss with this topic and staff would have a formal response back to her. She added that the Council has debated the topic to determine what the best way to go forward would be. She noted that the project would be costly and the City is embarking on a $400 million project to put in a water treatment plant. The plant is being built to include underground piping so that a water softening system could be added in the future. She expressed her appreciation for Ms. Hickey’s comments. Consent Agenda All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered a separate subject of discussion by the Council. Item A Approval of Council Minutes – May 21, 2024. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Discussion portion of the meeting. Item B To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-129 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota accepting a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for Congressionally Directed spending for the East Wellfield Manifold Pipe Project. Page 2 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Item C To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-130 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing application to the Board of Water and Soil Resources Habitat Enhancement Landscape Program for vegetation restoration at La Lake Open Space. Item D 1. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-131 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for the Bailey Lake Lift Station Electrical and Building Improvements Project; and 2. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-132 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for purchase of additional brine tanks; and 3. To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-133 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acceptance of Coordinated Capital Improvement Program Grant from South Washington Watershed District for purchase of replacement brine equipment. Item E To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-134 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing execution of a consultant services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for the Wellhead Protection Plan Update and Implementation for 2024-2027. Item F To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-135 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing execution of a consultant services agreement with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC., for the Bailey Lake Lift Station Electrical and Building Improvements project and authorizing use of Central District Trunk Storm Sewer Funds. Item G To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-136 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute a professional design services and preconstruction services agreement with Wold and Kraus-Anderson for schematic design of the Public Safety Campus Improvements Project and approve the associated budget adjustment. Item H To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-137 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota indicating municipal support for the proposed County State Aid Highway 13 (Radio Drive) Improvement Project from Hargis Parkway to Military Road. Item I To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-138 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acceptance of City of Woodbury Temporary Water Treatment Operation and Maintenance Grant in the amount of $5,970,025 from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and approval of budget amendment to the Water and Sewer Utility Fund. Item J City of Woodbury-Newport Interconnect Grant Amendment #1; Authorize Acceptance. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Discussion portion of the meeting. Page 3 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Item K To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-140 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota Certifying Curb Stop Repair for 1791 Sheffield Drive to the Washington County Auditor. Item L To adopt a motion to approve issuing a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license to Woodbury Days Council effective Friday, August 23, 2024 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, August 24, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, August 25, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. with the restrictions as outlined in Council Letter 24-164. Item M Adoption of 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Plan. This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to the Discussion portion of the meeting. Item N The abstract of bills includes payments made from the operating or project budgets for expenses of the city. The expenditures are from all funds of the city. Any purchased contracts requiring signature of the mayor and City Administrator is hereby approved. Staff recommends approval of the abstract of bills for May 14, 2024 in the amount of $189,456.13, May 15, 2024 in the amount of $351,246.70, May 16, 2024 in the amount of $28,134.15, May 24, 2024 in the amount of $359,512.47 and May 31, 2024 in the amount of $1,727,394.83. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to approve the Consent Agenda items with the exception of items 6A, 6J and 6M. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Public Hearings Mayor Burt reviewed the City’s Public Hearing process and stated that in order to allow for a full airing of all speaker comments, individual remarks may not exceed 10 minutes each. If a speaker determines that more time is necessary, they are advised to make a request in writing to the Mayor at least three days prior to the hearing. If there are more than three (3) green sheets submitted to make comments at a public hearing, the Mayor may reduce the individual time allotted to each speaker so that all interested parties have the opportunity to provide their comments within the aggregate thirty-minute (30) public comment period of the public hearing process. Remarks or points already made by someone else should not be repeated, unless simply to state that they are “opposed” to, or “favor” the issue. Remarks should be limited to the subject at hand only. Speakers are encouraged to coordinate presentations to the extent possible. Those in attendance at the Public Hearing will refrain from applause, or other expressions of emotion, whether in favor of, or opposition to, any particular application or argument. Inappropriate language, outbursts or criticisms aimed at individuals or groups are not allowed. A. St. Ambrose Rectory; Conditional Use Permit; Project No. 26-2024-00551 Mayor Burt declared the public hearing open. Community Development Director Janelle Schmitz stated Derrick Custom Homes on behalf of St. Ambrose Catholic Community has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory use for places to worship. The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a new approximately 6,000 square foot, single-story home to be used as a rectory. The property is located at the southeast corner of Bailey Road and Woodbury Drive. The property is zoned R-4, Urban Residential District and is guided as Public/ Semi-Public on the Land Use Plan. Ms. Schmitz explained that at the August 11, 1999 meeting, City Council approved the construction of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The approvals included the construction of an 113,945 square foot church and school and a 23,000 square foot sanctuary. These approvals encompassed architecture, stormwater management, parking, site access, site amenities, and landscaping. A rectory is defined as the housing a church provides for a minister or priest (clergy) to live in. St. Ambrose currently provides their priests housing in townhomes within Woodbury but are looking to build a home on the site of their facility to provide this service integrated into their facilities. The rectory is proposed to be constructed on a single level and provides six bedrooms, shared living spaces, a private chapel, flexible office/exercise space, storm shelter, and a four-car garage. Ms. Schmitz noted that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for accessory uses for a place of worship in the R-4 Urban Residential district. A resolution has been prepared that outlines how this use meetings the findings of fact for a CUP. Since it would be Page 4 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 an accessory use to the place of worship, the church would be allowed to use it to house up to six people. There is a proposed condition in the Resolution that the rectory could not be used for short term rental or other residential uses that are not associated with the church. Ms. Schmitz shared with the Council the site plan and noted that it would be located to the south of the existing church and school. The proposed 6,000 square foot rectory would be single level with six bedrooms, a four car garage, and four external parking spaces available for guests. The site is well landscaped and they are proposing to remove three trees and are planning on adding 24 trees and 68 shrubs. Typically, the zoning ordinance does not regulate architecture for single family homes but this is an accessory building used by the church. The architecture through the CUP must be compatible with the primary use which is the school and church. The applicant is proposing brick wainscoting to match the church, a defining entry with prominent details, and a shingle color that would match the roof of the church. Ms. Schmitz noted that the Planning Commission reviewed the application at their May 20th meeting and recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. She added that Commissioner Tom Harrington and the applicant were in attendance at the meeting to answer any questions. Planning Commission Member Tom Harrington stated the Planning Commission discussed possible future uses such as the concern about the church using the accessory building for something other than residential use. The Commission asked that some of the conditions be tightened to ensure that the use can be only for residential. There was an additional discussion regarding landscaping diversity. Staff will be looking into the diversity of landscaping before approving the final landscaping plan. The Planning Commission voted to approve the application subject to the Staff conditions and the additional condition regarding the landscaping. Mayor Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to close the public hearing. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Santini, Burt Absent: Date, Morris Mayor Burt opened opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-141 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, approving the St. Ambrose Rectory Conditional Use Permit based on the findings of fact in RESOLUTION 24-141, Project No. 26- 2024-00551, subject to the conditions as outlined in Council Letter 24-166, as follows: 1. The CUP approval shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested or a time extension has been granted. 2. All areas of the site, where practical, shall be sodded or seeded and maintained. 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a material board shall be submitted for all new materials and colors proposed onsite. 4. Prior to the application to the building, the Applicant shall construct a material mock-up onsite of the new materials. The mock-up shall be reviewed and approved by Planning staff. 5. All ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view with materials that match the materials and colors used on the building. 6. The rectory shall be used as temporary and permanent residence for clergy with affiliation to the Church. The rectory at no time shall become a short term rental or other residential uses unassociated to the church use. 7. The rectory shall remain as an accessory use to the church. Should the Applicant divest in the building and/or property in the future, a preliminary and final plat shall be required to be approved by the City Council. 8. The Applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and must obtain a land disturbance permit along with any necessary right-of-way permits from the City’s Engineering Division prior to the commencement of any site activities or site disturbance. The Applicant will also be responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from other applicable agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency NPDES Permit for construction activities. 9. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, final utility plans shall be approved by the Engineering Division. 10. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, a final stormwater management plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City. 11. The Developer shall be responsible for protecting the proposed on-site storm sewer infrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and all stormwater runoff, sediments and debris. 12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit an operation and maintenance plan for the long-term care of all on-site storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main components to the City for review and approval. The Applicant will be responsible to carry out these operation and maintenance activities and submit the appropriate documentation to the City as specified. Page 5 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 13. The Developer shall be responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from other agencies, MPCA, SWWD Watershed, etc. prior to the start of any site activities. 14. All cooperative agreements shall remain in place between St. Ambrose and the City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. 15. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by Planning staff. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye B. Easy Pickleball; Conditional Use Permit; Project No. 01 2025-00550 Mayor Burt declared the public hearing open. Ms. Schmitz stated Arco Murray on behalf of Greystar has submitted an application for Conditional Use Permit for a commercial recreation use over 5,000 square feet. The Applicant is proposing to install an approximately 45,000 square foot indoor pickleball use within the existing multi-tenant building. The project is located at 11650 Hudson Road which is approximately ¼ mile west of Manning Avenue and north of Hudson Road. The property is zoned BCD, Business Campus District and is guided as Places to Work on the Land Use Plan. A condition use permit is required for commercial recreation uses over 5,000 square feet in a multi-tenant building located in the BCD-Business Campus District. Easy Pickleball is proposing to occupy 45,000 square feet of the southern building as a commercial recreation use and construct 15 pickleball courts. The City has identified that commercial recreation space is a supportive use to the Places to Work land uses. However, it is the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to deliver Places to Work uses within the northeast area, and therefore the Royal Gateway development shall be capped at 15 percent total tenant space as uses considered commercial recreation. Easy Pickleball is proposed to represent 10.4 percent of the tenant space . Ms. Schmitz reviewed the site plan. The Applicant is proposing to utilize the two existing access points from Hudson Road into the site for vehicle access. The access point to the west is considered a full access with a signalized intersection and the access to the east is a right in, right out access. Ms. Schmitz stated the PUD established a parking ratio of one (1) stall per 914 square feet of building area and constructed 497 parking stalls onsite. The proposed pickleball use is anticipated to take 45,000 square feet of the building which equates to 49 required stalls for the proposed commercial recreation use. The Applicant has provided a plan that identifies 50 stalls allocated for this use . It is anticipated the peak times for pickleball will be opposite from the business park uses and the shared parking field will be available for evening events. The Planning Commissioned reviewed this application at their June 3rd meeting and recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. Mr. Harrington noted that the Planning Commission discussed the 15% cap for total tenant space. Some commissioners were wondering why the stipulation was in place. The Commission did not ask for any changes to the Resolution. He noted that the City would be getting a very nice first class facility. Mayor Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to close the public hearing. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Santini, Burt Absent: Date, Morris Mayor Burt opened opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council. Councilmember Wilson stated that she also had questions regarding the 15% cap for total tenant space. She noted that it was her understanding that this condition was not proposed by Easy Pickleball but it was a stipulation by the City. She added that the City does a good job about changing direction if something cannot be filled. Councilmember Santini mentioned that there does not seem to be any other amenities except to play pickleball. The Applicant, Erik Eden, stated there will not be any food service at the facility but it allows more space for the courts to be further apart which makes it safer for players. It also will allow more space for people to socialize. Page 6 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Councilmember Santini asked who would be responsible for administering a policy about people bringing in alcohol into the facility. Mr. Eden replied that there will be spaces where people are able to bring food and drink into the facility, but the facility will not be providing it. He added that he looks to partner with local restaurants. Mr. Eden mentioned that the facility will hold the best pickleball courts in the world with good lighting, dimensions, and no hard fences which will make it safer for players. Mayor Burt asked Mr. Eden if he operates a pickleball facility somewhere else. Mr. Eden replied that he does not and that he started planning this facility about a year and a half ago. Mayor Burt asked if the facility would be a pay by use or membership basis. Mr. Eden explained that memberships will not be pushed but they will be available. Anyone can come sign up and play. He added that most people will not be members. Mayor Burt asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Eden replied it would be ideal for the hours to be 6:00 a.m. until midnight. Mayor Burt asked if Mr. Eden intended to staff the facility. Mr. Eden replied that he did. Councilmember Wilson asked when the anticipated opening date would be. Mr. Eden replied the goal is September 1st. Mr. Eden mentioned that the name of the facility would be “All World Pickleball.” Mayor Burt asked if the spaces around the facility were leased yet. Ms. Schmitz replied that she does not know, the exact status of tenant leasing, but is aware that there is some activity in the area. Mayor Burt asked if there would be sound barriers since there will be tenants on both sides of the facility. Mr. Eden replied that he will be avoiding hard netting which can also help mitigate sound. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-142 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, approving the Easy Pickleball Conditional Use Permit based on the findings of fact in RESOLUTION 24-142, Project No. 01-2024- 00550, subject to the conditions as outlined in Council Letter 24-167, as follows: 1. The CUP approval shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested or a time extension has been granted. 2. This approval does not include signs. A separate sign permit is required for all proposed signage. 3. Any ground-mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view with materials that match the materials and colors used on the building. 4. The Royal Gateway Planned Unit Development shall be limited to no more than 15 percent, or 65,258 square feet, of the building to be used for commercial recreation. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye C. Wohlford Pinetum; Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat; Project Nos. 33-2024-00542 and 33-2024-00543 Mayor Burt declared the public hearing open. Ms. Schmitz stated Kerry Wohlford has submitted an application for a preliminary plat and rezoning. The existing parcel located at 5155 Allen Drive is proposed to be split into two (2) lots. The property is currently zoned R-1, Urban Reserve District and is guided as Low Density Residential on the Land Use Plan, and the applicant is requesting that the property be rezoned to R-4 Urban Residential District. Ms. Schmitz mentioned at their July 22, 1987 meeting, City Council approved the Woodbury Knoll residential subdivision, which included five (5) three (3) acre single family lots on 15 acres. As part of that approval the Developer was required to build Allen Drive to provide access to the lots. A further subdivision was prohibited until city services are available to the property. At their February 22, Page 7 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2023 meeting, City Council approved the adjacent Westwind residential subdivision. The subdivision includes 248 single family homes, 57 detached townhome/villa homes and 144 attached townhomes on 129.5 acres. The proximity of this development has provided utility extensions to the subject property. The applicant saw it as an opportunity to subdivide their property into two one and a half acre lots that would both be served by municipal utilities. The preliminary plat would create two lots and allow for the extension of the utilities to serve those lots. The rezoning of the property from R-1 Urban Reserve to R-4 Urban Residential is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan since the site can now be served by public utilities. Ms. Schmitz explained that there is a final plat that is also a part of the request. The existing home would be located on the southern lot while the new home to be constructed would be on the northern lot. The final plat would have standard drainage and utility easements that would be recorded. The proposed lots will be served by the existing Allen Drive. There would be a condition of approval that there would be a revised private roadway easement maintenance agreement. The Planning Commission reviewed the application at their May 20th meeting and recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. Mr. Harrington explained that the Planning Commission discussed various topics such as tree removal, impacts to adjacent homeowners, future subdivided lots, and utilities but there were no concerns on any of the topics. The Planning Commission recommends approval with no additional comments. Mayor Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to close the public hearing. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Santini, Burt Absent: Date, Morris Mayor Burt opened opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council. Councilmember Wilson asked if the lots would be hooked up to City utilities. Ms. Schmitz replied that both properties would hook up to City water and sewer. Councilmember Santini asked who was responsible for the cost. Ms. Schmitz replied the developer or homeowners. Councilmember Santini asked what the plan was for tree removal and replacement. Assistant Community Development Director/City Planner, Eric Searles replied from a City Code standpoint, the applicant could remove up to 30% of the trees on the lot without having replacement requirements. However, must of the value of the home is from the privacy the trees provide so staff does not anticipate any significant tree removal. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following ordinance Ordinance 2056 Ordinance of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota an ordinance rezoning certain property from R-1, Urban Reserve District to R-4, Urban Residential District. Councilmember Wilson asked what the difference was between R-1 Urban Reserve District and R-4, Urban Residential District. Ms. Schmitz explained that the urban reserve district is a holding zone for areas that do not currently have City utilities but are designated for futureutilities. Since utilities are now available, it can be rezoned to R-4. Mayor Burt asked what would happen if the property owners decided not to hook up with the City’s utilities and instead remained using septic and well. Ms. Schmitz replied that if the property owners decide to build, they will be required to hook up to City utilities since it would be below the threshold of acreage for a private septic and well. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to adopt a motion approving the Wohlford Pinetum Preliminary Plat, Project No. 33-2024-00542. , all subject to the conditions as outlined in Council Letter 24-168, as follows: 1. All terms and conditions of the original Highview Acres preliminary plat shall remain in full force and effect. 2. The Preliminary Plat approval shall expire six (6) months from the date of the City Council approval unless a Final Plat has been requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council. 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall record the final plat. Page 8 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 4. Final park dedication shall be satisfied through cash dedication. Final dedication shall be memorialized in the Development Agreement. 5. Prior to the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit, all necessary easements for utility, drainage, grading and street improvements shall be provided by the Applicant. All easements shall be provided free of encumbrances via the City’s approved form and at no cost to the City. 6. A Development Agreement shall be fully executed prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording. 7. Prior to the approval of the Final Plat, all required findings of Chapter 21-16 shall be met. This includes participation for public infrastructure including storm sewer, water, and sanitary infrastructure. Approval of the Preliminary Plat is conditional upon satisfactory compliance with Chapter 21-16 of the Woodbury City Code. 8. Prior to the release of the final plat, a revised private roadway easement maintenance agreement shall be recorded. Engineering Conditions: 1. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for all applicable water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer area and connection charges. Rates applied shall be those in effect at the time of Final Plat approval and will be memorialized in a feasibility/preliminary report for the project. 2. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for trunk sanitary sewer and trunk watermain lateral benefit charges applicable to the site. Lateral benefit charges will be based on the rates in effect for the year the Development Agreement is executed. 3. The Applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and must obtain a Land Disturbance Permit along with any necessary right-of-way permits from the City’s Engineering Division prior to the commencement of any site activities or site disturbance. The Developer will also responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from other applicable agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency NPDES Permit for Construction Activities permit prior to commencing any site activities. 4. Where public utilities and/or overland emergency overflows run adjacent to side or rear lot lines, easements shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide on each side of the lot line. If the utilities are deeper than 10 feet the easement width for each lot is calculated at a 1:1 depth to width ratio from the centerline of the utility. The easement width shall then be adjusted to the nearest five (5) foot increment. 5. The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting all on- or off-site storm sewer basins and components and adjacent storm sewer facilities from exposure to stormwater runoff, sediment and debris during construction activities. Temporary stormwater facilities may be necessary to protect the aforementioned improvements during all construction activities. Construction and maintenance of any temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Developer. A SWPPP shall be submitted to the City for review and approval as part of the Land Disturbance Permit process. 6. All homes shall have a 25-foot useable backyard area (flat for approximately 25 feet out from the house pad). 7. Outlots and easements that contain public structures and utilities shall be kept free of landscaping and retaining walls. All pond accesses and maintenance benches shall be kept free of planting, retaining walls, etc. 8. Prior to the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit, the Applicant shall provide updated plans that provide conduit crossings for irrigation lines to avoid utility conflicts. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – aye Steve Morris – aye Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to adopt a motion approving the Wohlford Pinetum Final Plat, Project No. 33-2024-00543, and authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the Development Agreement, subject to the conditions as outlined in Council Letter 24-168. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye D. Water Treatment Plant, Conditional Use Permit and Site and Building Plan, Project No. 28-2024-00552 Mayor Burt declared the public hearing open. Page 9 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Mr. Searles stated the City of Woodbury has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit and Site and Building Plan for the City’s future Water Treatment Plant to be constructed to the north of Ranch Road and south of Hargis Parkway. The property is zoned R-4, Urban Residential District and is guided as Low Density Residential on the Land Use Plan. Mr. Searles noted in the mid-2000s, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found to have contaminated drinking water supplies in parts of the eastern Twin Cities, including in Woodbury’s groundwater supply. Research has been conducted to identify the source and level of contamination. Contamination has been traced to, but is not limited to, four former disposal sites in Woodbury and surrounding communities as a result of biproducts from a 3M manufacturing facility. If community members are interested in learning more, there is significant information on the City’s website. Mr. Searles explained that following the construction of the Woodbury Water Treatment Plant, the project would treat all of the City’s current groundwater wells through a 32 million gallons per day water treatment plant and would include more than 17 miles of distribution pipes. The project is estimated to cost around $400 million. Mr. Searles mentioned that the site plan can be broken into three components: the operations and maintenance portion, the granular activated carbon portion, and the high service pump station. He displayed the site access points to the Council and noted the project is accessed off of three access points along Hargis Parkway with no driveway or road accesses proposed to or from the Bridlewood Farms neighborhood to the south. Access point D is proposed along Ranch Road and is designed as an emergency access and is not intended to be utilized as part of daily site operations. All construction access is also planned to be off of Hargis Parkway. Mr. Searles stated staff has worked closely with architects from Jacobs to establish building designs and exterior aesthetic treatments that deliver buildings that operate efficiently while managing the building heights and mass as they relate to the adjacent residential properties in the Copper Ridge and Bridlewood Farms developments. The proposed buildings are constructed of precast concrete, hardie board siding, stone and a metal roof. He displayed graphics of the site, the internal water flow. And the water distribution system. Mr. Searles noted a major reason the City acquired the subject property was the existing vegetation located along the southern property line. The vast majority of the existing vegetation along the southern property line is proposed to remain with supplemental plantings proposed to enhance the existing trees. Furthermore, significant landscaping is proposed along the east and west portions of the site to soften the impact of the buildings on the adjacent properties. A neighborhood meeting was held on April 23rd with seven (7) property owners in attendance. Questions were raised regarding timing, general site operations and preservation of southern trees along Ranch Road. The Planning Commission reviewed the application during the June 3rd meeting and recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. Mr. Harrington mentioned that there were many questions regarding safety since the site is adjacent to many homes, schools and play fields. Many of the safety concerns were about visibility, odor, noise and how the facility is operated. There were many positive comments about the design of the building. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the application without any additional comments. Mayor Burt moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to close the public hearing. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Santini, Burt Absent: Date, Morris Mayor Burt opened opportunity for discussion and questions from the Council. Mayor Burt mentioned that the project came before the Council in a workshop and the item had been discussed at length. She added that she is impressed by the design of the building. Councilmember Wilson agreed and noted that when she was first elected as a Councilmember, had concerns on what the building would look like for the surrounding neighbors, but that she too is very pleased with the design of the building and site. Councilmember Wilson asked if Ranch Road is currently a private road and if there is an agreement with the residents if the road is used. Mr. Searles replied that there is a private maintenance agreement. Councilmember Wilson stated that she would not want gate D to be a highly used gate. Mr. Searles explained that the design and the operations of the facility are designed to be off of Hargis Parkway. Mayor Burt asked if access point D would be gated. Mr. Searles replied that there will be gates along Ranch Road. He showed the Council where the gates would be on the site plan. Councilmember Wilson noted that during the Planning Commission meeting, the Commissioners were very pleased with the design. She added that someone asked if the building had met all the architectural requirements and she learned that it did not meet the requirements but that it does not have to, since it is a public building. She mentioned that in the future, she would hope that the public buildings would adhere to codes that are required. Page 10 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Mayor Burt asked what the general feedback has been from the public. Mr. Searles replied that the public feedback has been positive, particularly regarding the architecture. The neighborhood has had a number of opportunities to review the plans and have had concerns about noise, lighting, and opportunities for landscaping. He added that staff will keep the neighborhood engaged during the construction process. Mayor Burt asked what the turf included. Mr. Searles replied that it would be a native area. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-143 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota approving the Water Treatment Plant Conditional Use Permit based on the findings of fact in RESOLUTION 24-143 and approving the Site and Building Plan, Project No. 28-2024-00552, all subject to the conditions as outlined in Council Letter 24-169, as follows: 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Planning staff shall review and approve the final architecture of the buildings. 2. Prior to the installation, Planning staff shall review and approve all fence and retaining wall material to be located onsite. 3. Prior to the application of building materials, the Applicant shall construct a material mock-up onsite. Planning staff shall review and approve the mock-up in writing. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Planning staff shall review and approve the landscaping plan in writing. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Engineering staff shall review all canopy coverage and tree replacement calculations for compliance with the Ordinance. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Discussion A. Resolution to Approve Ballot Language to Impose a Local Option Sales Tax City Attorney Kevin Sandstrom explained that the ballot language was proposed to the Council in a work shop several months ago. The Council gave direction to streamline and shorten the language. He added that he believes the language provides the necessary information to the public in an efficient manner. He noted that the language would need to be submitted by August. Councilmember Wilson noted that she likes that the yes and no boxes explain what they both mean. She added that it still says “for other tax sources” which essentially means a levy and would be through the property tax. Mr. Sandstrom agreed and added that the educational materials that the City is promoting make it very clear. Councilmember Wilson mention that “other tax sources” is not as clear as property tax and it could lead people to believe that the City could simply find other tax sources. Mr. Sandstrom mentioned that St. Paul used “property tax” in their voter referendum language and a citizen challenged the use of the language in court, which led to St. Paul voluntarily change the language in the referendum. The allegation in the lawsuit was that it was inappropriate to have that level of specificity in the ballot language itself. Councilmember Wilson stated that the project has already been passed and will happen. The vote is simply to determine how the project will be paid for. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-144 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, adopting title and ballot language pertaining to a Local Option Sales Tax authorized by the Minnesota Legislature, to be submitted to the Qualified Voters of the City of Woodbury at the General Election on November 5, 2024. Page 11 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Consent Agenda Item 6A. Approval of Council Minutes – May 21, 2024. Councilmember Wilson pulled this item for discussion and noted that due to the audio cutting out during the May 21, 2024 meeting, there is not an accurate accounting of what happened during the meeting. Councilmember Wilson stated that she would like to include an addition on page 4 of the minutes before the “Voting via voice”. She noted that she asked the City Attorney for direction on whether she should be abstaining from the vote or not since the Resolution had to do with her and the City Attorney said that he did not think it was a conflict of interest and so therefore she can cast her vote. She added that it needs to be memorialized in the minutes and is an important fact. Mayor Burt asked if it was an addition the City Clerk could add or if Councilmember Wilson should propose language to add and table the item to vote on it during the next meeting. Mr. Gridley stated it may be beneficial for the Council to see the language ahead of time. Councilmember Wilson moved, seconded by Santini, that the meeting minutes reflect that Councilmember Wilson asked the City Attorney for advice on whether she should be casting a vote on this Resolution. The City Attorney had said that he did not believe it would be a conflict of interest so therefore Councilmember Wilson can cast her vote appropriately. Mr. Gridley asked Councilmember Wilson where she would like the addition located in the minutes. Councilmember Wilson replied she would like it on page 4 above “voting via voice” since it was right before she cast her vote. Mr. Gridley asked if it would be before or after the motion. Councilmember Wilson replied she would like the addition after the paragraph “During roll call,” and could begin a new paragraph with her addition. Councilmember Wilson noted that understanding there is not audio for some of the meeting, the minutes are not an accurate reflection of the meeting. There was a lot said and it is not accurately reflected. She noted that she just made a motion on an item that she intends to vote no on since it is not an accurate reflection of the meeting. Mr. Sandstrom replied that Councilmember Wilson was requesting the amendment to the minutes but could vote no on it anyway. He added that there is nothing to stop Councilmember Wilson from voting against her own motion. Mr. Gridley added that Councilmember Wilson was not voting against her motion, but on the minutes as a whole. Mayor Burt asked to verify the date that Councilmember Wilson took office since the minutes say 2020, but Councilmember Wilson was elected in 2020 but took office in 2021. Councilmember Wilson replied that the Resolution said it was 2020 instead of 2021. Councilmember Wilson noted that the date is incorrect and says “Wednesday, May 21, 2024” instead of “Tuesday, May 21, 2024”. Mr. Gridley replied that the City Clerk could correct the date. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Mayor Burt, to approve the May 21, 2024 minutes as amended. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – no Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Page 12 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Consent Agenda Item 6J. City of Woodbury-Newport Interconnect Grant Amendment #1; Authorize Acceptance. Councilmember Wilson pulled this item for discussion and noted that the Council had a brief discussion about the Newport hook up to Woodbury and was surprised that it was not brought up in a previous meeting when it was discussed that it was going to happen. She asked for additional information. Mr. Gridley replied it is technical analysis that would be supported by the co-trustees by the fund set up with 3M. This would reimburse the City for any of the expenses. Councilmember Wilson asked if this would be to do an analysis to see how the City could connect with Newport and what implications there would be for the City on water and appropriations. Mr. Gridley agreed. Councilmember Wilson noted that the item was not making the decision on if the City was going to connect or not. Mr. Gridley agreed. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, To adopt the following resolution Resolution 24-139 Resolution of the City of Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota authorizing acceptance of the City of Woodbury-Newport Interconnect Grant Amendment #1 from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – aye Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Consent Agenda Item 6M. Adoption of 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Councilmember Wilson pulled this item for discussion and noted that she gets confused on whether the Council is approving the Capital Improvement Plan because it also shows up in the budget approval. She expressed her concern that there are a number of yellow and red funds and does not feel like she has heard a solid way that the City is going to move forward and be able to support what needs to be done. She added that she would be voting differently because of that. Mayor Burt noted that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning document. When the Capital Improvement Plan gets incorporated into the budget the first year of the Plan becomes something that can be approved or taken out. Mr. Gridley agreed and added that a part of the planning process is doing a means test in order to identify if the fund is sufficiently reserved and if the income is necessary to do the projects. The CIP passes the mean test but there are a few funds that will be undergoing a deeper analysis. The debt levels are low. It has been identified that in the short term basis, there will be some projects where the costs will need to be spread out over a 20 year period. Staff will bring back an analysis on the street lighting fund and will also review other funds in future meetings. Councilmember Santini noted that from the strategic planning workshop, it would be helpful to have a detailed schedule in order to know when various funds will be addressed. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Mayor Burt, to adopt a motion approving the 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Voting via voice: Kim Wilson – nay Andrea Date – absent Steve Morris – absent Jennifer Santini – aye Anne Burt – aye Transportation Report (2nd meeting of the month, May-October) City Engineering Director Chris Hartzell reviewed the current construction projects. He noted the 2023-2024 Roadway Rehabilitation Project in Royal Oaks began last April and will wrap up in the fall. Woodbury Days and Lion’s garage sales have been accommodated in the project schedule phasing this year. There are a total of nine phases with phases one through four ongoing. Phase one is on Montrose Road has been completed with the first layer of pavement placed. Phase two along Queens Drive has had underground utility work completed with draintile installed with curb and gutter placement beginning on Friday. Phase three on Victoria Road will begin concrete work on Friday and will continue into early next week. Phase four along Afton Road began in May.,. underground utility work has been completed. Page 13 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Councilmember Santini asked for clarification on a sign on Interlachen Parkway and Valley Creek Road that said it was closing on June 12th but Councilmember Wilson mentioned it was opened again. Councilmember Santini asked it was opened again. Mr. Hartzell replied that he was not sure, but it is likely to utility potholing for future projects. Mr. Sandstrom noted there was a sign at the end of Valley Creek Road before Manning Avenue mentioning that the road would be closed on May 27th and then it got changed to May 29th and then to June 10th. He asked what was happening there. Mr. Hartzell replied that the contractor’s schedule keeps getting pushed back due to rain. Mayor Burt asked what potholing means. Mr. Hartzell replied that the process includes a hydrovac with a high pressure want to loosen and then vacuum soil to expose and locate utility lines under the surface . It is important to do so because it is difficult to move pipelines around existing utility pipelines during construction. Since the existing utility piping is in the right of way, typically new pipelines are designed, to avoid the existing utilities and minimize risks to the project. Mayor Burt asked how big of an area potholing takes. Mr. Hartzell replied that it depends on the depth, but they are typically small. Mayor Burt asked if Mr. Hartzell would clarify between the City projects and the MnDOT projects since the City can typically get blamed for things that are not a City project. Mr. Hartzell noted that the I-94 construction is a MnDOT project and will be done this fall. I-94 is currently reduced to two lanes in both directions between highway 95 and the river bridge and will remain until June 21st. I-94 is reduced to two lanes between Century Avenue and Woodbury Drive in both directions and will remain until mid-July. The following ramps are closed until the end of next week for westbound I-94 to Woodbury Drive, Woodbury Drive to westbound I-94, I-94 to Manning Avenue and St. Croix Trail to eastbound I-94. There are a number of ramp and road closures, and more information can be found on the MnDOT website. Mayor Burt added that there is not one location where all of the construction information is compiled. Individuals will need to go to the MnDOT website for MnDOT projects and the City’s website for City projects. Mr. Hartzell agreed and added that community members can go to the MnDOT website and sign up for all of the project updates or simply ones that individuals are interested in. He added that in order to find information regarding projects, individuals will need to go to either the County, MnDOT or City website to receive information on the projects. Mr. Hartzell noted a new project is MnDOT ADA Improvements. He explained that there are small improvements occurring on Weir Drive from Upper Afton Road to Woodmere Road, and Courtly Road from Century Avenue to Tahoe Road and Valley Creek Road and I- 494. The project will wrap up by the end of June. There is additional work on Valley Creek Road east of I-494 that will begin later this summer or early fall. Councilmember Wilson asked why it was a MnDOT project if the work was on City and County roads. Mr. Hartzell replied that the City maintains the roads but it occurs on MnDOT right-of-way. Mr. Hartzell noted that the Gold Line project is underway and is still on track to be completed in 2025. The new Bielenberg Drive bridge will have lighting constructed this season and most trails have been paved allowing for better pedestrian access. A 1,000 foot section of trail north of Tamarack Road on the east side of Bielenberg Drive still remains to be paved. Xcel Energy is currently in the process of installing pedestrian lighting elements along the trails throughout the corridor. Northbound and southbound lanes of Bielenberg Drive are open to traffic. Temporary lane closures are in effect to allow the paving of the concrete bus guideway. Guider Drive is closed form the Bielenberg Drive intersection past Queens Drive. Curb and gutter have been installed and the first lifts of asphalt are paved. Installation of new traffic signals along Bielenberg Drive from Guider Drive and Hudson Road are underway. Mr. Hartzell stated that they are working on the 2023 Road Rehabilitation project and the 2024 Rod Rehabilitation project together. Construction is underway in the Salem Meadows neighborhood with spot and utility repairs completed and spot curb removal and replacement starting this Friday. Erin Court street removal was completed with paving of the first lift scheduled today. The first lift of pavement has been placed on Boulder Ridge and restoration work will continue through the next week. Mayor Burt asked why Radio Drive and Tower Drive received new pavement and if it was a part of the project. Mr. Gridley explained that it was street maintenance. Mr. Hartzell mentioned the Lake Road four- to three-lane conversion project. The contractor has completed spot curb replacement east of Woodbury Drive to Manning Avenue. Lake Road is expected to remain open to traffic during construction except for a two week closure in July at the Lake Road and Settlers Ridge Parkway roundabout. Councilmember Wilson noted that the sidewalks and trails are missing and asked how long it would be expected to be that way. Mr. Hartzell asked if Councilmember Wilson was referring to the section of Lake Road that is west of the project. Councilmember Wilson replied that she was referring to the portion by the schools. Mr. Hartzell replied that there may be some patches and fixes but is not entirely sure. Mr. Gridley added that there are some signs that tell people to keep off the trails. Councilmember Wilson stated that there used to be a sign with a paved trail, but now the trail has been dug up and is wondering when the trail will be replaced. Mr. Hartzell replied that he would follow up with answer. Page 14 of 15  City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Mr. Hartzell highlighted the portion with the roundabout that would be closed for the Lake Road four to three lane conversion project and explained that it will need to be closed due to repairs and other things. Mr. Hartzell reviewed the Lake Road trail construction project. The new trail has begun with utility relocations, tree removals and grading. The project is expected to be completed in September. No road closures are anticipated but there will be some lane and shoulder closures throughout the summer. The retaining wall installation is scheduled to start this week. He noted the Cottage Grove Drive Rehabilitation Project is completed. Mr. Hartzell stated that the Council recently approved the Bielenberg Drive and Currell Boulevard Roadway Rehabilitation Project. Construction will begin early July and is anticipated to be completed in October. There will be some construction that will begin for the water treatment pipeline. Scheduling and phasing for the water treatment construction is still being determined in order to ensure minimal traffic impacts. He encouraged those who have questions to sign up for InTouch at woodburymn.gov/intouch. City Administrator’s Report Mr. Gridley stated that the City is hosting the educational Juneteenth trail walk behind City Hall. The trail walk begins just west of the main entrance to City Hall and will be a great opportunity for Staff and community members to learn more about the holiday and history that led to June 19th being designated a State and Federal holiday. The Juneteenth Trail Walk will be up from June 7-23 for both Staff and community members to experience. City offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in recognition of the holiday. Mr. Gridley explained that the emergency management response team has re-engaged and has had two information sessions with over 60 people in attendance. There are already 50 people who have registered to join the cert cohort this year. Mr. Gridley noted that the City has received the Tree City USA award and is the tenth year receiving the award. The award is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation which is in partnership with the U.S. Forestry Service in the National Association of State Foresters. Mr. Gridley gave a verbal update of upcoming City meetings.  July 1, 2024 – Planning Commission Meeting  July 8, 2024 – Neighborhood Meeting for the Tamarack Road Project, 4:00 p.m., Council Chambers  July 9, 2024 – Parks and Natural Resources Commission, 7:00 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center  July 10, 2024 – Council Workshop Meeting  July 10, 2024 – Public Hearings (Alma Flor Ada Daycare and Woodbury Car Wash, Project No 02-2024-000546) Adjournment Mayor Burt stated that pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota State Statute section 13D.03 and based on the advice of staff, the City Council will convene in a closed City Council meeting. The matters to be reviewed in the Closed Session will be to hold confidential discussions about the status and strategy of ongoing union contract labor negotiations and for the City Council to provide input and direction to staff on the negotiation. Pursuant to the statute, the meeting shall be recorded, and the tape preserved for two years following the signing of the contract. At the next regular City Council meeting for the benefit of the public, they will summarize the discussion or action that took place at the Closed Session. Councilmember Santini moved, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Voting in Favor: Wilson, Date, Morris, Santini, Burt Absent: Date, Morris Respectfully submitted, _________________________________________ Kimberlee K. Blaeser, City Clerk Approved by the Woodbury City Council on July 10, 2024. Page 15 of 15