Woodbury HRA & City Council Meeting 4-8-26

The City of Woodbury MN held a joint Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and City Council meeting on April 8, 2026. The HRA approved minutes and authorized an application for the 2026 Livable Communities Development Grant. The City Council discussed a proclamation opposing a federal immigration detention center in Woodbury, affirming city values and outlining community engagement efforts related to immigration enforcement concerns. Public comments urged the council to adopt a stronger resolution with legal weight to restrict use of city property for immigration enforcement activities. The council approved the consent agenda and opened a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, proposing allocations including $224,000 for a Two Rivers Community Land Trust project to rehabilitate affordable homes and $56,000 for program administration. The council also discussed capital improvement projects including water treatment plant pipelines, road and trail construction, and fiber optic infrastructure deployment. Staff provided updates on construction schedules and community communications. No votes on procurement contracts were detailed, but the meeting included budget allocations for community development projects and infrastructure improvements.