Woodbury City Council Meeting 7-22-26

The City of Woodbury MN City Council held a meeting on July 22, 2026, which included a significant public hearing and discussion on the 2027 Woodbury Heights neighborhood roadway reconstruction project. The council reviewed the project's scope involving full water main and service replacement, sanitary sewer replacement or lining, storm sewer replacement, stormwater quality improvements, trail rehabilitation, pedestrian crossing enhancements, and parking lot rehabilitation. The total project cost is approximately $26 million, funded through various city funds and assessments, with about $5 million to be assessed to property owners. The council discussed assessment calculations, project phasing, public concerns about costs, tree removal and replacement, pedestrian safety, and utility infrastructure conditions. The council approved a resolution to order the project, select a consultant for final design, and authorize preparation of plans and easements. Additionally, the council approved an ownership and maintenance agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project infrastructure. The meeting also included a transportation update covering multiple ongoing city infrastructure projects and a brief city administrator report on community events and programs. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session regarding litigation matters.