Council Perspective: January 2026

The City of Woodbury MN discussed its advocacy efforts to secure funding that reduces the tax burden on residents. Key procurement and budget priorities include a $2 million state bonding request for the Law Lake Park restoration and development project, which involves constructing a large open-air picnic shelter, permanent restrooms, picnic areas, and improved access infrastructure. The city also outlined legislative priorities such as support for a statewide sales tax exemption on city projects, equal access to broadband, and safety regulations for e-transportation devices. At the federal level, Woodbury is pursuing funding for deferred water storage maintenance, additional community development block grants for trail repairs, and security updates for a public safety campus expansion and renovation. The city anticipates a spring groundbreaking for the public safety campus project, highlighting ongoing infrastructure and public safety investments.