City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026

The City Council of Oakdale, Minnesota, held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed. The council approved multiple consensus motions, including one related to a contract for the 2050 comprehensive plan update, which was tabled for further review. A significant agenda item was the approval of an owner change order for bid package two of the police expansion and city hall remodel project, authorizing a guaranteed maximum price adjustment of approximately $22.9 million. This project is part of a phased construction effort with prior bid packages already approved. Additionally, the council adopted ordinances related to city code amendments on turf management and recreational vehicle storage, reflecting community input and regulatory updates. The meeting also included updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, such as park renovations and infrastructure enhancements, and approved claims totaling $2.8 million, likely including construction costs. No new bids were opened during this session, but the council emphasized continued value engineering and public communication regarding major projects.