Woodbury City Council Meeting 7-8-26

The City of Woodbury MN held a City Council meeting on July 8, 2026, which included the swearing-in of a new police officer and recognition of public safety personnel for their crisis intervention efforts. The council conducted a public hearing and approved amendments related to the Bailey West development project, including a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning from Business Campus District to Planned Shopping Center and Residential, and preliminary and final plat approvals. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the development's infrastructure, including the partial construction of Century Avenue to serve retail and residential areas, with utilities planned along the proposed right-of-way. The council agreed to amend the plat to designate certain areas as utility and drainage easements rather than roadways, and directed staff to work with public safety to rename the street currently labeled as Century Avenue to avoid confusion. The council emphasized that further evaluation of the Century Avenue extension and related traffic impacts will occur as part of the 2050 comprehensive plan process involving multiple jurisdictions. Motions to approve the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning ordinance, and plat approvals passed unanimously with some abstentions on election judge appointments. The meeting also included public comments expressing concerns about traffic safety, environmental impacts, and community engagement related to the development and road extension plans.