Comp Plan 6-5

2040

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

CITY OF

OAKDALE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Paul Reinke, Mayor COMMISSION
Mark Landis Steve Whillock, Chair
Lori Pulkrabek Jodi Christenson, Vice Chair
Bill Rasmussen Bill Burns
Kevin Zabel Dave Halper
PLANNING COMMISSION Holly Koep
Jake Ingebretson, Chair Danny Lee
Marty Jurgensen, Vice Chair Gary Livingston
Dallas Pierson Scott Oechsner
Corey Purkat Frank Orsello
Mark Skjerven Stacie Penn
Lee Stolarski Robert Stiglich
COMMUNITY ADVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION COMMISSION
Dave Halper Keith Miller, Chair
Bill Burns James Persoon, Vice Chair
Bob Stiglich Caitlin Bergh
Steve Whillock Gretel Drainville
Danny Lee Noah Gerding
Jane Klein Nick Kantola
Colleen Swedberg Bonnie Wilson
Janet Cunningham PARKS AND RECREATION
Maxine Bethke COMMISSION
Keith Miller Maxine Bethke, Chair
Nick Kantola Janet Cunningham
Caitlin Bergh Jane Klein
Jake Ingebrigtson Jason Kuchenmeister
Marty Jurgensen Paul Lockhart
Corey Purkat James Roettger
Mark Skjerven Colleen Swedberg
Lee Stolarski STAFF
Dallas Pierson Bart Fischer, City Administrator
Jim Tilsen Alyssa MacLeod, Communications Specialist
Lynn Stafford Bob Streetar, Community Development Director
Bonnie Wilson Linnea Graffunder-Bartels, Senior Community Development Specialist
John Larson Jennifer Hassebroek, Senior Community Development Specialist
Christine Harriman Emily Shively, Planner
Nom Fue Thao Julie Williams, Recreation Superintendent
Vang Lor Brian Bachmeier, Public Works Director, City Engineer
Bob Boullianne Kelly Armstrong, GIS Specialist
Jim Persoon

TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES & TABLES

Acknowledgements..................................................... i 6. Housing............................................................... 6-6 xxxxx
Table of Contents....................................................... ii Introduction/Purpose
List of Figures and Tables......................................... iii Goals and Policies
1. Introduction........................................................ 1-1 Tables/Text
Planning Context Maps
Comprehensive Plan Defined 7. Economic Development7-7
Legal Foundation, Requirements and History Introduction/Purpose
Plan Scope Goals and Policies
Plan Purposes Tables/Text
Plan Uses Maps
Plan Organization and Terminology 8. Resilience........................................................... 8-8
Planning Process Introduction/Purpose
2. Land Use............................................................. 2-1 Goals and Policies
Introduction/Purpose Tables/Text
Goals and Policies Maps
Tables/Text 9. Neighborhoods................................................... 9-9
Maps Introduction/Purpose
3. Transportation.................................................... 3-3 Goals and Policies
Introduction/Purpose Tables/Text
Goals and Policies Maps
Tables/Text 10. Implementation...........................................10-10
Maps

4. Water Resources................................................ 4-4 Appendix A
Introduction/Purpose Appendix B
Goals and Policies Appendix C
Tables/Text Appendix D
Maps

5. Parks and Trails.................................................. 5-5
Introduction/Purpose
Goals and Policies
Tables/Text
Maps

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION subject areas work together • Bring professional and tech- housing, economic develop-
and do not conflict with each nical knowledge to bear on ment, resilience, and neighbor-
Planning Context: Over the next 25 years Oakdale Comprehensive Plan Defined: The other. political decision making hood programs as well as small
Oakdale Township experienced significant growth in Comprehensive Plan is an official • Amendable: It can change concerning the physical, social area plans for private devel-
was established in population and jobs. During this statement by the City Council when circumstances change. and economic development of opment and redevelopment
1858. After a number time the City’s planning emphasis establishing major goals and • Plan Purposes: The general the community. areas, and public areas such as
of divisions and focused primarily on guiding and policies concerning the desirable purposes of the Comprehen- parks & trails and the transpor-
consolidations, the setting standards for new devel- physical, social and economic de- sive Plan are to: Plan Uses: The Comprehensive tation system. In this case the
most notable being opment, providing infrastructure velopment future of the City. The • Improve the physical, social Plan enables the City Council to Council evaluates the control,
the division of necessary to support new devel- City Council refers to the Com- and economic environment make decisions on the basis of a tool or program to ensure it is
Oakdale Township opment, and providing city ser- prehensive Plan when making of the community as a setting clear, comprehensive and unified implementing the policy.
into what is now vices to reflect population growth decisions regarding the physical, for human activities – to make set of general, long-range goals 2. Project proposals by private
Lake Elmo, Oakdale and mix, and citizen preference. social and economic development it more functional, beautiful, and policies which have been citizens, builders/developers,
incorporated in 1968 Beginning around 2000 Oakdale of the City. sustainable, healthy, equita- thoughtfully developed. Of critical other City departments and oth-
and became a experienced a transition. This The most important outcome of ble and efficient. importance is the execution of er public agencies. In this case
City in 1974. transition was characterized by updating the Comprehensive Plan • Promote public interest of the the policies that determines if the the Council evaluates the proj-
a change from a greater to a is to ensure the plan remains community at large, rather Comprehensive Plan succeeds or ect in view of its conformance
lessor rate of growth, an aging relevant in addressing the major than the interests of individ- fails. In effect, the Comprehensive with the Comprehensive Plan.
and more diverse population, an current and emerging issues in uals or special groups within Plan serves as a practical working Plan Organization and Terminol-
aging housing and commercial ways that maintain and improve the community. guide for the City Council in mak- ogy: The Comprehensive Plan is
building stock, and a changing Oakdale’s quality of life for resi- • Facilitate democratic decision ing everyday decisions. Plan uses comprised of nine chapters. Each
local economy. It is expected that dents and businesses. In effect, making and implementation fall into one of two categories: chapter contains: (1) a purpose
these trends will continue through the Plan represents the Commu- of physical, social and eco- 1. Developing and implementing statement that provides an intro-
2040. The additional planning nity’s vision for how it desires to nomic development policies. duction to each chapter, (2) goals
emphases for the next 20 years grow, change, and renew itself. • Effect political and technical regulatory controls, financial and policies that will guide City
requires sustaining and improving Plan Scope: The following char- coordination in community tools and programs designed Council decision making, except
the quality of life for residents and acteristics define the Comprehen- development. to implement Comprehensive for the implementation chapter,
business through reinvestment, sive. The plan is: • Instill long-range consider- Plan policies. These include the and (3) the legally required infor-
redevelopment, as well as and • Broad in Scope: It covers the ations into the determination zoning ordinance, subdivision mation.
serving an aging more diverse and evaluation of short-range regulations, capital improve-
population. entire City. actions. ment plans and transportation,
Every 10 years, beginning in 1974 • Comprehensive: It establishes
the City of Oakdale has updated PLAN CHAPTERS INCLUDE
its Comprehensive Plan to ad- major goals and policies in the
dress the current and emerging following eight subject areas: (1) LAND USE (4) PARKS & TRAILS ( 7) RESILIENCE
issues the City is likely to face (1) Land Use, (2) Transporta-
over the ensuing decade. Cities tion, (3) Water Resources, (4) (2) TRANSPORTATION (5) HOUSING (8) NEIGHBORHOODS
plan in order to make informed Parks and Trails, (5) Housing, (3) WATER (6) ECONOMIC (9) IMPLEMENTATION
choices about the future; to cre- (6) Economic Development, RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
ate and maintain places where (7) Resilience, and (8) Neigh- 1-7
people want to live, work and borhoods.
conduct business. Preparing a • Long Range: It covers the peri-
Comprehensive Plan is an essen- od from 2020 through 2040.
tial and foundational first step in • General: It provides general
creating the future. direction, not detailed opera-
tional plans and actions.
• Internally Consistent: Its

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For purposes of the Comprehen- North St. Paul-Maplewood, (2) • State Agencies: (1) Minnesota prepared in 1974. The City has planning process, collect and an- 2017, fourteen key stakeholder
sive Plan, a goal and policy are 832; Mahtomedi. Department of Transportation, prepared plans for 1980-2000, alyze data, and solicit key stake- meetings were held inviting par-
defined as follows: • Watershed Organizations: (1) and (2) Minnesota Depart- 1990-2010, 2000-2020, and holder feedback regarding pre- ticipants to share their thoughts
• Goal: A statement that de- Ramsey Washington Metro- ment of Natural Resources. 2010-2030. liminary issues to be addressed on Oakdale’s current and emerg-
politan Watershed District, (2) Planning Process: The Compre- by the Plan. The City Council ing issues the Plan ought to
scribes, in general terms, a South Washington Watershed This 2040 Comprehensive Plan hensive Plan update started in initiated the Comprehensive Plan address. Participants included
desired future condition. District and (3) Valley Branch update (2020-2040) is Oakdale’s June 2016 and included three update process on 21 June 2016. the City Council, all City Commis-
• Policy: A general course of Watershed District. sixth plan, and fifth under the phases. In addition, the City Council and sions, representatives of state,
action taken to achieve the • Regional Park Implementing Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Phase 1; Kick-off, Data Collection the Planning Commission jointly regional and county agencies
goal. Although subject to Agency: (1) Washington County Its first Comprehensive Plan was and Key Stakeholder Preliminary engaged in an exercise to iden- as well as private and non-profit
modification, a policy implies Issue Identification: The purpose tify the preliminary current and agencies, the school district and
commitment. of Phase 1 was to initiate the emerging issues in Oakdale. faith community. Over 100 indi-
Between June 2016 and January viduals representing 34 different
Legal Foundation, Requirements PHASE 1 organizations participated in the
& History: The Metropolitan meetings. Fig. 1-A provides a list
Land Planning Act, (§473.175, # PARTICIPANT/SUBJECT DATE of those meetings .
§473.851 to §473.851) and
Municipal Planning Act §462.355 1. City Council 21 Jun 16 PHASE 2 On 13 February 2017, the City
specify the purpose, requirements Council reviewed the preliminary
and procedures for preparing a All Plan elements issues identified during the key
Comprehensive Plan. stakeholder meetings and direct-
Every 10 years, each city, coun- 2. Economic Development Commission 3 Aug 16 # PARTICIPANT/SUBJECT DATE ed staff to prepare draft goals
ty and town in the seven-county and policies for review, discussion
metropolitan area must review, Economic Development 1. Community Advisory Committee 21 Sep 17 and feedback by the Community
update and amend, if necessary, Advisory Committee (CAC), the
their Comprehensive Plan. In 3. Environmental Management Commission 15 Aug 16 Planning Kick-Off general public and City Council
certain respects, conformity is during Phase 2 of the planning
required between a city’s plan Resilience 2. Community Meeting 21 Sep 17 process. In addition, the Coun-
and the Metropolitan Council’s cil appointed individuals to the
Thrive MSP 2040 Plan. Specifical- 4. Key Stakeholders 8 Sep 16 Issues Identification Comprehensive Plan Community
ly, a city’s plan must: (1) conform Advisory Committee.
with Metropolitan Transporta- Housing 3. Community Advisory Committee 19 Oct 17 Phase 2; Community Engage-
tion, Parks and Water Resources ment; Issue Identification; Goal
System Plans, (2) be consistent 5. Key Stakeholders 14 Sep 16 Land Use, Transportation and Policy Formation: The pur-
with Regional Housing and Master pose of Phase 2 was to refine the
Water Resources Policy Plans, Economic Development 4. Community Advisory Committee 16 Nov 17 issues, and prepare draft goals
and (3) be compatible with plans and policies for review by the
of affected jurisdictions. Affected 6. Adjacent Cities 29 Sep 16 Parks and Trails Community Advisory Committee,
jurisdictions include: the general public and City Coun-
• Adjacent Cities: (1) Lake Elmo, All Plan elements; areas of conflict & cooperation 5. Community Meeting 11 Jan 18 cil. Between September 2017 and
June 2018, ten meetings were
(2) Landfall, (3) Mahtomedi, 7. Key Stakeholders 11 Oct 16 Land Use, Transportation, Parks & Trails held inviting participants to share
(4) Maplewood, (5) North St. their thoughts regarding the draft
Paul, (6) Pine Springs, (7) Resilience 6. Community Advisory Committee 18 Jan 18 goals and policies to be included
White Bear Lake, (8) Wood- in the Comprehensive Plan.
bury. 8. Parks and Recreation Commission 18 Oct 16 Housing, Neighborhoods
• Counties: (1) Ramsey County
and (2) Washington County. Parks and Trails 7. Community Advisory Committee 15 Feb 18
• School Districts: (1) 622;
9. Key Stakeholders 19 Oct 16 Resilience, Water Resources

Transportation

10. Key Stakeholders 26 Oct 16 8. Council Work Session 27 Feb 18

Water Resources Land Use, Transportation, Parks & Trails

11. Key Stakeholders 9 Nov 16 9. Community Advisory Committee 15 Mar 18

Parks & Trails Economic Development

12. Washington County Community Services 18 Jan 17 10. Community Meeting 19 Apr 18

Housing, Transportation & Economic Development Housing, Neighborhoods, Resilience, Water Re-
sources, Economic Development
13. ISD 622 School District 24 Jan 17

All Plan elements 11. Council Work Session 26 Jun 18

14. Oakdale Interfaith Group 26 Jan 17 Housing, Neighborhoods, Resilience, Water Re-
sources, Economic Development
All Plan elements
Fig. 1-B - Phase 2 Participant Meetings
Fig. 1-A - Phase 1 Stakeholder Meetings

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The City Council provided feed- feedback on goals and policies The purpose of Phase 3 was to _
back on the draft goals and poli- of the Housing, Neighborhoods, prepare a Comprehensive Plan
cies at two points during Phase 2. Resilience, Water Resources and draft for: (1) review by the com- CHAPTER 2
The first opportunity occurred on Economic Development chapters. munity at a public hearing at the LAND USE
27 February 18 where the Council Subsequently, the City Council Planning Commission, (2) review
provided feedback on the goals directed staff to begin the imple- by all affected jurisdictions and Guiding land use ensures that
and polices found in the Land mentation of the Comprehensive then (3) approval by the City land within the City is developed
Use, Transportation, and Parks Plan. Council for submission to the Met- and redeveloped more wisely;
and Trails chapters. The second Phase 3; Comprehensive Plan ropolitan Council for approval. serves citizens and business
opportunity occurred on 26 Jun Drafting; Review and Adoption: more effectively; makes the provi-
18 where the Council provided sions of public infrastructure and
services less costly; enables pub-
PHASE 3 lic and private agencies to plan
their activities in harmony with
BODY ACTION DATE RESOLUTION the City’s land use plan; ensures
compatibility between land uses
Planning Hold public hearing and recommend the City 5 July 2018 N/A and sufficient land for resident,
Commission Council distribute the Comprehensive Plan draft commercial, industrial and park/
to affected jurisdictions for review and subse- open space uses.
quently submit it to the Metropolitan Council for
approval. 2-11

City Council Authorize the distribution of the draft Compre- 10 July 2018 TBD

hensive Plan to affected jurisdictions for review
and submission to the Metropolitan Council for
approval.

Metropolitan Approve Draft Comprehensive Plan TBD TBD
Council
Fig. 1-C - Phase 3 Comprehensive Plan Draft Timeline

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GOAL 1 GOAL 2

The City shall facilitate the redevelopment and Certain policies shall guide the City’s actions in ensuring the
development of certain property. redevelopment and development of certain parcels and areas.

1. Prepare small area and redevelopment plans that 3. Modify the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning and Sub-
include elements such as, but not limited to, land division Ordinance and Capital Improvements Plan
use, intensity and location, roads, trail and side- to facilitate the achievement of the City’s redevelop-
walks, open space, public utilities, and transit. ment goals.

2. Undertake pre-development activities to include, 4. Establish an annual EDA levy to fund predevelop-
but not limited to, market and financial analysis, ment and rehabilitation activities.
property acquisition, building demolition, tenant 5. Provide financial assistance to ensure redevel-
and resident relocation, soil correction and remedi- opment and development projects are financially
ation, traffic and environmental and other studies, feasible.
repairing title issues, infrastructure installation and 6. Work cooperatively and proactively with develop-
financing and marketing redevelopment opportuni- ers, builders, other regulators, adjacent land owners
ties. and other relevant stakeholders to prepare and
implement redevelopment plans.
1. Prepare redevelopment plans for the following 3. Prepare small area development plans for the fol-
parcels to guide public and private investment to lowing areas to guide public and private investment _ GOAL 3
achieve the City’s redevelopment goals. to achieve a transit oriented development pattern.
The City’s visual appearance
a. 6958 40th Street North a. Helmo Avenue North and 4th Street North (Bus shall incorporate
b. 3445 & 3465 Geneva Avenue North Rapid Transit Station Area) streetscaping and public art.
c. 7511 32nd Street North b. Hudson Road and Greenway Avenue North
d. 3240 Ideal Avenue North (Bus Rapid Transit Station Area) 1.Identify and prioritize areas to enhance
e. 7491 Stillwater Boulevard North 4. Promote the development of the following areas: streetscaping at major intersections and along
f. 7291 Stillwater Boulevard North a. 6964 55th Street North key corridors.
g. 7111 Stillwater Boulevard North b. 7264 50th Street North 2. Develop streetscape design standards for
h. 7320 Stillwater Boulevard North c. 4FrontTechnology and Office Campus landscaping, lighting, street furniture, side-
i. 25th Street North d. Oakdale Marketplace walks, and public art in priority areas.
j. 6349 Stillwater Boulevard North e. Oakdale Station Phase II parcel 3. Develop a public art plan that establishes
k. 1267 Geneva Avenue North f. Menards the purpose, process, and implementation
l. 7515 10th Street North g. Granada Avenue North/30th Street North plan for incorporating art in public spaces
m. 7703 10th Street North h. Outlot B, Granada Business Park throughout the City.
n. 253 Geneva Avenue North i. 7287 Stillwater Boulevard North
o. 6944 Hudson Boulevard North j. 6479 Stillwater Boulevard North
2. Prepare small area redevelopment plans for the k. 1470 & 1480 Helmo Avenue North
following areas to guide public and private invest- l. 7330 12th Street North
ment to achieve the City’s redevelopment goals. m. Parcel north of Tartan Crossing
a. Glenbrook Avenue North and Upper 51st Street n. Lot 2, Block 2, Oakdale Center 2nd Addition
North area o. 7053 10th Street North
b. Century Avenue North and 12th Street North p. Lot 1, Block 1 Miniapple Addition
area q. 7049 4th Street North
r. 8304 3rd Street North
s. 45 vacant single-family lots

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The Metropolitan Council’s adopted Thrive MSP 2040 regional development guide identifies Oakdale’s EXISTING LAND USE TABLE
community designation as Suburban. Suburban communities experienced continued growth and expansion
during the 1980s and early 1990s, and typically have automobile-oriented development patterns at Existing Land Use Category Total Acres Percentage
significantly lower densities than in previous eras. Single Family Residential 2,244.59 33.6%
Suburban communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at average Twin Tri Quad 1,146.65 17.2%
densities of at least 5 units per acre for new development and redevelopment. In addition, Suburban 5+ (Multifamily) 191.04 2.9%
communities are expected to target opportunities for more intensive development near regional transit Commercial 303.15 4.5%
investments at densities and in a manner articulated in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. Office 159.10 2.4%
Industrial 217.63 3.3%
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS, AND EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS Institutional 320.24 4.8%
Open Space 77.03 1.2%
Forecast Year Population Households Employment Open Water 34.50 0.5%
2010 27,401 10,956 8,651 Park & Recreation 575.93 8.6%
2020 28,500 11,700 11,300 Utility 44.67 0.7%
2030 29,500 12,200 12,600 Vacant 573.98 8.6%
2040 30,200 12,500 14,000 Wetland 789.93 11.8%
Total 6,678.44 100%
Source: Metropolitan Council
Source: City of Oakdale

FUTURE LAND USE TABLE

Planning Period 2017 2020 2030 2040
Low Density 2,300.33 34.4% 2,300.33 34.4% 2,300.33 34.4% 2,300.33 34.4%
Residential
1,098.35 16.4% 1,098.35 16.4% 1,098.35 16.4% 1,098.35 16.4%
Medium Density
Future Land Use Category Residential 175.35 2.6% 175.35 2.6% 175.35 2.6% 175.35 2.6%
High Density 300.4 4.5% 343.82 5.1% 343.82 5.1% 343.82 5.1%
Residential 0% 161.17 2.4% 161.17 2.4% 161.17 2.4%
Mixed Use 0 5.4% 360.36 5.4% 360.36 5.4% 360.36 5.4%
Mixed Use 360.36 1.2% 68.75 1.0% 68.75 1.0% 68.75 1.0%
Residential 80.01 4.6% 309.24 4.6% 309.24 4.6% 309.24 4.6%
Commercial 309.24 0.8% 52.71 0.8% 52.71 0.8% 52.71 0.8%
52.71
Office/Limited
Business 389.40 5.8% 194.88 2.9% 194.88 2.9% 194.88 2.9%

Industrial/Office 165.18 2.5% 165.18 2.5% 165.18 2.5% 165.18 2.5%
General 159.36 2.4% 159.36 2.4% 159.36 2.4% 159.36 2.4%
Industrial 624.09 9.3% 624.09 9.3% 624.09 9.3% 624.09 9.3%
Business 631.84 9.5% 632.67 9.5% 632.67 9.5% 632.67 9.5%
Campus 32.18 0.5% 32.18 0.5% 32.18 0.5% 32.18 0.5%
Public
6,678.44 100.0% 6,678.44 100.0% 6,678.44 100.0% 6,678.44 100.0%
Semi-Public
Park

Open Space
Open Water
Total Acres

Source: City of Oakdale

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FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY DEFINITIONS FUTURE EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS AND INTENSITY

FLU Category Allowed Uses Min. Max. Locations for New Gross Est./ Est. 2020 2030 2040 TAZ
Density Density Employment Acres Approved SF Employees
Low Density Single family detached 4.93 - - 132 2390
Residential 3 3 7511 32nd Street North 4.38 75,120 132 - 40 77 2390
Medium Density Single family detached; two-family detached; townhomes; multi-family 3240 Ideal Avenue North 1.17 66,745 117 - 10 7 2342
Residential structures with three or more units 48 6964 55th Street North 31.23 16,819 17 50 300 99 2342
High Density 7264 50th Street North 448,925 449
Residential Single family detached; two-family detached; townhomes; apartment buildings 8+ N/A 4FrontTechnology and Office 25.82 200 700 540 2347
Mixed Use with 3-8 units 4+ N/A 720,000 1,440
Mixed Use 4 55+ Campus 15.65 40 100 56 2390
Residential Commercial; residential; office N/A N/A Oakdale Marketplace 14.99 111,950 196 - 300 211 2390
Commercial Single family detached; two-family detached; townhomes; apartment buildings N/A N/A Oakdale Station Phase II parcel 4.78 274,873 511 - 40 27 2391
Office/Limited 38,000 67
Business with 3-8 units N/A N/A Menards 9.182 - 100 32 2393
Retail; professional offices; hotels; entertainment; restaurants Granada Avenue North/30th 131,996 132
Industrial/Office Offices; research centers; medical clinics; government buildings; hotels; class N/A N/A 1.480 - 15 6 2393
N/A N/A Street North 21,270 21
General Industrial one restaurants N/A N/A Outlot B, Granada Business Park 1.86 5 15 4 2398
Business Campus Light manufacturing; office; research centers; hotels and conference centers; N/A N/A 13,843 24
N/A N/A 1470 & 1480 Helmo Avenue 3.62 - 50 47 2398
Public office-showrooms; restaurants; indoor recreation; self-storage facilities N/A N/A North 10.266 55,191 97 - 30 5 2397
Semi-Public Manufacturing; warehousing; truck terminals N/A N/A 20,000 35
Corporate offices; light manufacturing; offices 7330 12th Street North 1.47 25 5 9 2398
Park Public institutional uses (city, county, state) Source: City of Oakdale Parcel north of Tartan Crossing 22,412 39
Open Space Lot 2, Block 2, Oakdale Center 1.7 - 35 10 2413
Open Water Non-public institutional uses (churches, schools) 1.48 3,000 45 - 10 4 2412
City parks and recreation facilities 2nd Addition 10.6 14,000 14 - 500 700 2413
7053 10th Street North 0.80 600,000 1,200 - 30 12 2412
Undeveloped publicly owned land; wetlands Lot 1, Block 1 Miniapple Addition 11.5 24,000 42 70 180 110 2412
Permanently flooded open water; does not include wetlands 7049 4th Street North 185,798 360
8304 3rd Street North Est.
Gold Line - Helmo Station TOTAL Employees
4,938

Source: City of Oakdale

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FUTURE RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS AND DENSITIES CCCOoitmyMmoufMnOitaUykDNdeasIlieTg,nYWatiaDosnhEinSgItGonNCAouTnItOy N

Density Development Gem Lake Birchwood Stillwater
Range Timeline Village Willernie
Stillwater
(new units) Vadnais White Mahtomedi Grant Twp.
2020 2030 2040 Heights White Bear Lake
2040 Future Land Est. Housing Pine Baytown
Use Map Location Gross Net Min. Max. Units Est. - 22 - TAZ Bear Twp. Springs Twp.
Key Acres Acres Density Density Population - 14 -
Category (Households) - 310 - 2399
37 - 1,100 - 2394
New Development 23 5 40 15 2348
832 2347
Medium Density 4i 7287 Stillwater 4.1 3.5 4 8 22 2,033 varies Little
Residential 4j Boulevard North 3.8 3.2 4 8 14 151 Canada
4s 6479 Stillwater 99.2 62.9 4 8 310
Medium Density 4s Boulevard North 8+ 1,100 North
Residential 4t 4 8 60 Saint
3M Single Family Paul
Medium Density
Residential 3M Multifamily 107.3 34.7
High Density
Residential Single Family infill 13.7 13.7 Maplewood

Medium Density
Residential

Redevelopment Lake
Elmo

Oakdale

Medium Density 1a 6958 40th Street 14.9 11 4 8 54 135 - - 54 2343
Residential North 8
4 8
Medium Density 1b 3445 & 3465 2.8 2.8 8 10 17 - 10 - 2344
Residential Geneva Avenue 4 8
4 8
North 4 8
4 8
Medium Density 1e 7491 Stillwater 12.8 12.8 4 46 116 - - 46 2399 West
Residential Boulevard North 4 8 5 Lakeland
8+ 6
Medium Density 1f 7291 Stillwater 1.35 1.35 8+ 50 3 8 - 5 - 2399 Saint Twp.
Residential Boulevard North 4 8 Paul
8+ 19
Medium Density 1g 7111 Stillwater 1.6 1.6 8+ 100 10 - 6 - 2396
Residential Boulevard North 15 7
11
Medium Density 1h 7320 Stillwater 0.9 0.9 100 5 - 3 - 2390 Landfall
Residential Boulevard North 861
900
Medium Density 1i 25th Street North 2.3 2.3 HH 14 - 8 - 2392 Afton
Residential 3,636
Woodbury
Medium Density 6349 Stillwater
Residential 1j Boulevard North 5.2 4.8 31 - 19 - 2394 0 0.5 1 2 3
Miles
High Density 1k 1267 Geneva 2.5 2.5 205 - 100 - 2397
Residential Avenue North Extent of Main Map

High Density 1l 7515 10th Street 11.9 3 12 - 7 - 2412 Community Designation
Residential North
Urban Center - Core City
Medium Density 1m 7703 10th Street 6 2 18 - 11 - 2412 ANOKA Urban Center Rural Center
Residential North Urban Diversified Rural
Suburban Rural Residential
High Density 1n 253 Geneva Avenue 27 2.3 205 100 - - 2415 Suburban Edge Agricultural
Residential North Emerging Suburban Edge Outside Council planning authority

High Density 1o 6944 Hudson 24.6 18 2,015 - 400 461 2415 HENNEPIN RAMSEY
Residential Boulevard North

High Density 3a Gold Line - Helmo 28.1 22.2 1,833 300 1,533 - 2412 WASHINGTON
Residential Population
CARVER
7,700
SCOTT DAKOTA

Total County Boundaries
City and Township Boundaries
Source: City of Oakdale Lakes and Major Rivers

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EXISTINGLaLnAdNUDseUSE Existing Land Use FUTURE LLaAnNd DUsUe SE Future Land Use

Single Family Residential Low Density Residential (Density: 3 min., 3 max.)
Twin Tri Quad Medium Density Residential (Density: 4 min., 8 max.)
5+ Units High Density Residential (Density: 8+ min.)
Office Office / Limited Business
Utility Commercial
Commercial Mixed Use (Density: 4+ min.)
Mixed Use General Industrial
Industrial Industrial / Office
Institutional Business Campus
Park & Recreation Public
Open Space Park
Open Water Open Space
Vacant Open Water
Wetland Semi-Public

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LAND USLEand Use Goal 1

4a
2a

4b

1a Small Area Plan Areas

4s GOAL 1 (REDEVELOPMENT)
4c 2a Glenbrook Ave. N. & Upper 51st St.

1b 4f 4d N. Area

4h 2b Century Ave. N. & 12th St. N. Area
4g
4e 1c 1d
1i
GOAL 1 (DEVELOPMENT)
4j
1j 3a Helmo Ave. N. & 4th St. N.
(Bus Rapid Transit Station Area)
1h
1f 4i 1e 3b Hudson Rd. N. & Greenway Ave.
N. (Bus Rapid Transit Station Area)

1g

1k 4m 4k
2b 4o 4l

4n
1l 1m
4p

3a 4r

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LAND USLEand Use Goal 1 CHAPTER 3
TRANSPORTATION
4a
2a The transportation system connects people
where they live to places where they shop,
4b attend school, go to work, and recreate. The
transportation network also serves local
1a Small Area Plan Areas businesses receiving deliveries and shipping
products, as well as provides access to a
4s GOAL 1 (REDEVELOPMENT) larger pool of workers. A quality transportation
4c 2a Glenbrook Ave. N. & Upper 51st St. system can have a positive impact on public
health providing options for active living and
1b 4f 4d N. Area can also address the needs of specific groups
that that may have limited or no access to an
4h 2b Century Ave. N. & 12th St. N. Area automobile including seniors, persons with
4g disabilities, and children. The City’s role, along
with Washington County and the Minnesota
1i Department of Transportation, is to ensure a
comprehensive transportation system that in-
4j cludes all transportation choices: pedestrian,
1j bicycle, transit, cars, and trucks.

4e 1c 1d

GOAL 1 (DEVELOPMENT)

3a Helmo Ave. N. & 4th St. N.
(Bus Rapid Transit Station Area)
1h
1f 4i 1e 3b Hudson Rd. N. & Greenway Ave.
N. (Bus Rapid Transit Station Area)

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_ GOAL 1 _ GOAL 3 _ GOAL 4 _ GOAL 5

City roadways shall be safe Future road infrastructure Sidewalks, trails, and bike- Transit service shall improve
and functional for pedestri- planning shall be performed ways shall be connected with- mobility options for residents,
ans, bikes, automobiles and collaboratively with adjacent in the city and between adja- workers, businesses and tran-
trucks. cities, Washington County and cent cities. sit dependent persons.
the Minnesota Department of
POLICIES: Transportation. POLICIES: POLICIES:
1. Study intersections and corridors to ad- 1. Update the 1995 Bicycle and Pedestrian 1. Collaborate with Metro Transit to assess
dress issues such as traffic calming and POLICIES: Plan to incorporate the expansion of the current transit service and improve transit
congestion mitigation. existing trail and sidewalk network. service for residents, workers, businesses
2. Promote the right-sizing of infrastructure to 1. Support a MnDOT study and future plan- 2. Request Washington County to complete and transit dependent residents.
reduce flooding on roadways. ning for improvements to the 694/94/494 trails identified in the County Transportation 2. Collaborate with Metro Transit to assess
interchange and adjacent area. plan, specifically along County Road 14. and improve transit facilities and sidewalk
_ GOAL 2 3. Support the construction of new sidewalk and trail connections to and from transit
2. Support a new multimodal bridge over and trail connections identified in the Gold facilities.
Highway 120 shall be safe, Interstate 94 connecting Helmo Avenue North Line Station Area Plans. 3. Collaborate with Metro Transit to develop
functional, aesthetically with Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury. 4. Collaborate with adjacent cities to plan bus connections between employment and
pleasing and support redevel- and construct trail connections between residential areas in the City and the Gold
opment and transit at certain 3. Support the construction of a new inter- cities. Line bus rapid transit station areas.
locations. change at Highways 36 and 120 to include 5. Establish wayfinding signage that pro- 4. Further analyze transit service needs for
pedestrian and trail access. motes intercity trail system connections the transit-dependent based upon the 2017
POLICIES: between Oakdale, Maplewood, Woodbury, Washington County Transit Needs Study.
1. Support the establishment of safe bike 4. Incorporate planning for the new inter- North St. Paul, the Gateway Trail and the
and pedestrian access along the corridor change at Highways 36 and 120 into the Gold Line Gold Line. Transportation 25
with connections to neighborhoods along the small area redevelopment plan for the Glen- 6. Support the rehabilitation and reconstruc-
corridor. brook Avenue North and Upper 51st Street tion of complete streets that enable safe
2. Support burying the overhead utilities. North area. access for all users, including pedestrians,
3. Plan access and intersection control coop- bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all
eratively with Maplewood and North St. Paul. 5. Support jurisdictional roadway transfers to ages and abilities.
4. Ensure roadway and land use plans are align function with appropriate agency. 7. Support the rebuilding of the 4th Street
done cooperatively. Bridge over I-694 to include space for a
dedicated pedestrian walkway and bus rapid
transit guideway.
8. Support the addition of a pedestrian walk-
way adjacent to the 4th Street Bridge over
I-694 to improve access to the Helmo transit
station from the west side of I-694.

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FORECASTED POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS, AND ROADWAYS
EMPLOYMENT BY TAZ
Principal Arterials The Metropolitan Council has developed a system of
TAZ Pop 2020 Emp Pop 2030 Emp Pop 2040 Emp The emphasis of principal arterials is on moving A minor arterials and B minor arterials. The A minor
2341 1,367 HH 556 1,451 HH 556 1,453 HH 1,891 large volumes of traffic over long distances rather arterials are more regionally significant than the B minor
2342 434 900 900 than providing direct access to land. The principal arterials. Within the A minor arterial classification,
2343 213 620 142 194 620 142 197 621 142 arterials connect the region to other areas in the state, the Metropolitan Council has also defined Relievers,
2344 3,768 83 8 3,557 83 8 3,702 84 8 connect metropolitan centers to regional business Expanders, Connectors and Augmenters. Relievers are
2345 1,301 19 1,467 19 1,495 19 concentrations and provide for the longest trips in the minor arterials that provide direct relief to metropolitan
2346 1,405 1,520 321 1,252 1,520 321 1,252 1,582 321 region. highways. These are generally parallel to principal
2347 627 835 627 639 2,275 Principal Arterials in Oakdale include Interstates 94, arterials within the core urban area. Weir Drive/Hadley
2348 433 535 35 323 535 1,555 335 535 35 694, and Highway 36. Avenue south of 10th Street is shown as an A minor
2390 - 138 323 2,808 138 35 2,808 143 1,030 Major Collectors arterial reliever by the Metropolitan Council.
2391 - 357 1,926 1,926 424 The collector street system provides connections Augmenters are roads which provide relief to the
2392 1,583 513 116 1,200 1,030 1,200 116 between neighborhoods or from neighborhoods principal arterial system. These are generally urban
2393 637 210 281 491 823 357 494 823 434 to business concentrations. Collectors are a City streets that provide opportunities for traffic to
2394 111 41 28 96 210 116 101 211 28 supplementary system of streets that are more make local trips without utilizing any other of the
2395 902 306 159 716 41 281 723 43 159 focused on land access than mobility, but still have higher functional classification roads. County Road 14
2396 583 195 81 306 28 468 309 81 access limitations. They generally provide for short west of 1-694 is an Augmenter.
2397 828 341 607 456 195 159 885 200 642 trips between residential areas and businesses or for Expanders are routes that provide a way to make
2398 668 588 798 341 81 1,563 378 748 other trips that are local in nature. connections between developing areas outside the
2399 1,351 415 51 1,563 668 607 971 668 51 The City of Oakdale has a collector street system interstate ring and are generally extensions of the
2400 1,153 74 971 415 588 3,154 415 74 consisting of major north-south streets such as Hadley internal system. Examples in Oakdale include County
2412 3,221 1,346 3,150 51 948 3,918 Avenue and short important streets such as Gentry Road 10 east of 1-694 and County Road 14 east of
2413 403 3,165 943 1,346 74 2,059 1,348 2,481 Avenue. These are primarily developed to provide I-694.
2414 760 810 1,236 1,895 403 1,441 405 205 concentration of traffic from residential neighborhoods Relievers are minor arterials that provide direct relief
2415 2,456 616 1,441 810 3,918 2,923 880 278 to commercial areas or to the arterial street system. to metropolitan highways. These are generally parallel
1,944 599 205 2,923 616 1,236 616 A-Minor Arterials (Augmentor, Expander, to principal arterials within the core urban area.
1,340 - 278 - Reliever) Relievers in Oakdale include Highway 120, 10th St N,
286 - 1,249 205 681 1,249 The minor arterial system connects the urban service Hadley Ave. N. and Helmo Ave. N. (south of 10th St),
- 669 - 278 2,602 - area to cities and towns inside and outside the Ideal/ Olson Lake Trail/50th St./Hadley (north of Co.
794 1,102 2,579 region. They interconnect with rural growth centers, Rd. 14).
2,864 286 291 supplement the principal arterial system and connect Connectors are a subgroup of A minor arterials that
1,102 1,112 major traffic generators in the regional system Minor provide connections between town centers in the
arterials generally connect to principal arterials outlying areas. These are generally extensions of A
Allocation of demographic growth or other minor arterials and collectors. Access is minor arterials into the rural area. There are none
The majority of planned population and household growth will be accommodated by new development in the 3M area somewhat limited and the emphasis is on mobility. within Oakdale, but Manning Avenue (County Road 15)
(TAZ’s 2347 and 2348) which are planned to accommodate approximately 1,500 new housing units and 3,500 new Minor arterials serve medium-to-short trips, including is an example through Washington County.
residents. Additional new growth is likely to occur around the planned Helmo Avenue BRT station (TAZ 2412) with arterial bus rapid transit, limited-stop bus, and local
approximately 680 new housing units for 1,500 residents. bus service.

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TRANSIT 1800TAZ MA1P8T01ransporta23t39ion 2337TAZ Map

Transit is an important element of the transportation system within Oakdale. It is an attractive alternative to 2340 2338
driving a vehicle or driving alone for many people. It also supports the economic growth of the area by providing 1802
access to labor markets, economic centers and employment. Transit is the only means of transportation some 2349
people have. It can also help to reduce auto trips, thereby conserving energy, reducing pollution and increasing
the people carrying capacity of existing roadways. 1804 2341
The City is currently undergoing Station Area Planning for the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit. Resulting plans will
address land use to support transit ridership and bicycle and pedestrian connections to safely convey transit 1803
riders to and from the station areas.
Existing Transit in Oakdale 2342
The City is primarily within the Transit Market Area III area, with a small node in Emerging Market Area II at
Highway 120 near 10th Street North. The City is currently served by several Metro Transit routes. Most are 2350
primarily local routes with multiple stops in Oakdale and adjacent communities. There are currently two park
and ride facilities within the City. The City, in cooperation with Metro Transit, developed a joint use lot in Walton 1819 2343 2348
Park, just north of City Hall. This 65 stall lot provides parking for bus riders during the day, and park users in 1820
the evenings and weekends. Metro Transit also has a long-term lease (30 years) with Guardian Angels Catholic 1821
Church that provides 435 stalls just west of the Inwood Avenue and 4th Street intersection. The City is also
served by the Transit Link (Dial-a-Ride) Service. Single Family Residential

BICYCLING AND WALKING 235Tw1in Tri Quad 2352

Trails for bicycles and pedestrians are an important element in the quality of life in the community. In 1995, 1822 2344 2345 2346 2347
the City completed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Systems Plan for future sidewalks and trails with the intent of 2390
improving transportation for all residents and providing additional recreation opportunities. Goal 4 of this 2399 5+ Units
chapter addresses the City’s policies related to the bicycle and pedestrian system in the community.
2400 Office
AVIATION 2398
Utility
The City of Oakdale is not within the influence area of any
metro system airport and is not affected by the existing or 2391 Commercial
future airport development or operations of the Lake Elmo
airport. The City is also not affected by heliport or seaplane 1823 2392 Mixed Use
planning considerations. Any sponsor who proposes any Industrial
construction or alteration that would exceed a height 2393 2389
requiring Federal Aviation Administration review shall be
subject to all relevant regulations. Institutional

RAIL Park & Recreation

A single rail line runs through the City of Oakdale. The Open Space
Union Pacific track travels east-west through the central
area of Oakdale. To the east, the track provides service to 1985 2395 2396 2401 Open Water
Chicago. Locally, it is important in providing service to some 1984 Vacant
industries, none in Oakdale. The major users of the service 1987 1986
are Andersen Corporation and the King Plant in Bayport. 2394 Wetland
It is primarily a provider of freight service both locally and
regionally. It is anticipated that the line will remain in service 2402
providing local and regional freight service and will primarily
be a freight provider. 2397

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Principal Arterial 5900 375 455 37000 960
Major Collector 1100
A-Minor Augmentor 75000
A-Minor Expander 1200
A-Minor Reliever 1700 1050 5600 68000
City Street
2450 3700 3400 45000 1550

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590 510 460 784 720
13400 260 230
3500 830 3350 28000 1786 2400 8600 5600 3000
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3950 520 484 950
10900 165 1350

4300930 740 1600
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3450 3650 2700
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4050
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1700
14300 300 6200 3650 Traffic Counts
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10500 340 285 15200 290 11500 215 6500 AADT
6500 City Counts
13000 13000 5100
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7300 300 876 5200
2000
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200
5106
4900
13100 275 3100 1600640256
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662 5600 790004400 3500
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224 8000 8700 800 716
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Bikeway Type CHAPTER 4
WATER RESOURCES
Bike Lane
Low Volume Road Water Resources 35

with Shoulder <5’
Non-paved Trail
One-way Bike Lane
One-way Paved Trail
One-way Shoulder >= 5’
Other
Paved Trail
Shoulder >= 5’

RBTN Corridors

Tier 1 Priority
Tier 2
Industrial / O ce Parks
Commercial Parks

34 TransportationOakdale, Minnesota 55128 CITY OF OAKDALE

WATER SUPPLY SURFACE WATERS

Public health is dependent on the supply of clean water for sustaining life, and cleanliness. The water must be High quality of surface waters allows for City lakes to be fishable, swimmable, and drinkable; and for lakes
clear, odorless, tasteless, and hygienically acceptable. The public water supply has to be reliable, affordable, and wetlands to sustain plant and animal life. Preserving and improving the high environmental quality of
and sustainable. The public water supply and conveyance system is owned and operated by the City. the City’s surface waters contributes to the public’s quality of life and benefits the community.

GOAL 1 GOAL 3 GOAL 1 GOAL 2

Improve water quality. Ensure sufficient revenue to Improve water quality, minimize Minimize flooding.
operate system and replace erosion, and protect wetlands and
POLICIES: aging infrastructure. groundwater resources. POLICIES:
1. Carry out the Wellhead Protection Plan goals, 1. Carry out the Surface Water Management Plan
objectives, and implementation measures. POLICIES: POLICIES: goals, policies, and implementation measures.

2. Work with the Minnesota Department of Health 1. Develop utility rates that cover operation 1. Carry out the Surface Water Management Plan 2. Update the community Surface Water
to manage the perfluorochemical (PFC) impurities costs and depreciation for the replacement of goals, policies, and implementation measures. Management Plan model using the Atlas 4
through blending, treatment, new well locations, or infrastructure. hydrograph.
an alternative surface water supply source in order 2. Develop utility rates that promote water
to stay below the health-based value thresholds. conservation. 3. Standards of the Ramsey-Washington Metro
3. Develop connection fees that provide sufficient Watershed District, South Washington Watershed
GOAL 2 capacity and storage to supply all properties and District, and Valley Branch Watershed District will
uses within the community. also apply to each development.
Ensure water capacity.
4. Identify the location, elevation, and discharge
POLICIES: capacity of emergency overflow swales.

1. Carry out the Public Water Supply Plan
sustainability and conservation measures.

2. Promote water conservation measures to reduce
per capita consumption rates to less than 75
gallons per day for residential land uses and 90
gallons per day for the community at large.

3. Should the State or court require, identify an
alternative surface water supply source too wholly or
partially reduce the City’s reliance on groundwater.

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IMPAIREWDaWteAr RTeEsRoSurces Impaired Waters

WASTEWATER

The sanitary sewer system allows people to live in close proximity to each other. Human health is Impaired Lakes
dependent on our ability to manage and treat human waste in order to provide a sanitary environment. Impaired Streams
Without it there would be persistent epidemics and diseases. The sanitary sewer collection system is
owned, and operated by the City, while the Metropolitan Environmental Services owns and operates the 1/25/2018 v1
treatment facility.
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GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3

Update the projected Reduce Inflow & Eliminate temporary
sewerage flows to Infiltration (I&I) in the lift stations
reflect recent changes sanitary sewer system
to the future land use POLICIES:
and zoning maps POLICIES: 1. Lift Station No. 8 (2759
1. Investigate and invest in an Geneva Ave N) has been identified
POLICIES: annual sewer main lining program as a temporary lift station. LS No.
The City shall update the plan to as part of the annual street 8 should be eliminated when the
reflect: construction program. pumps and control panel have
1. Changes associated with the 2. Televise and, if appropriate, reached their useful life.
proposed development north of line the Tanners Lake Interceptor 2. Lift Station No. 12 (7115 50th
CSAH 14 and east of I694. line which runs along the east ST N) has been identified as
2. Changes associated with side of Tanners Lake. temporary lift station. LS No. 12
the proposed transit orientated 3. Work with property owners should be eliminated when the
development along Helmo Avenue on identifying sewer service property develops north of 50th
south of 4th Street. lines than may be a source of Street, just west of I694.
3. Other small area inflow and Infiltration (I&I). Make
redevelopment plans. arrangements for property owners
to seek financial assistance
thru state or regional loan/grant
programs.

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SURFACEWaWteArTREeRsources Surface Water WASTEWWAaTtEerRResources Wastewater

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3 2
CITY OF OAKDALE Sanitary Sewer Districts
4 19
5 City & Private Sanitary Sewer
11 10
6 Force Main

7 8 MCES Interceptor Sewer
20
(M)20 9 Lift Station
12
NOTES
1. Sanitary districts are numbered 1 through 20.

2. A number of existing sanitary sewers outflow into
neighboring communities. These areas are labeled with
a letter designating the community that receives the
outflow. The letter designations are as follows:
(M) Maplewood
(LE) Lake Elmo

3. The city’s sanitary sewer system also receives inflow
from neighboring communities. These areas are
designated with an on the map. The letter designations
detailed above have been used to identify areas that are
generating the inflow.

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15

(M) 16 13

17 (LE)

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CHAPTER 5 GOAL 1 GOAL 3
PARKS AND TRAILS
Recreation programing and park Parks shall be integrated into the
Parks and trails are extremely important to improvements shall respond to City’s pedestrian system.
establishing and maintaining the quality of life the needs and preferences of a
in a community, ensuring healthy lifestyles, diversity of ages, cultures, POLICIES:
and adding to the economic and environmental abilities and incomes. 1. Develop a plan to connect parks to each other via
well-being of a community. Parks provide the City’s trail and sidewalk system.
gathering places for social groups and families, POLICIES:
as well as for individuals of all ages and 1. Continually evaluate the relevancy of current GOAL 4
economic status. Recreation programs and recreational programing and park amenities.
parks contribute to the health of children, 2. Deliver park programming directly within Recreation programing shall
youth, adults and seniors of all abilities. Parks Oakdale’s neighborhoods and continue the engage the broader community
improve the local tax base and increase Recreation Department’s pop up park program. in program development and
property values. Parks are also proven to delivery.
improve water quality, improve the quality
of the air we breathe, produce habitat for GOAL 2 POLICIES:
wildlife, and provide a place for all to connect 1. Evaluate the feasibility of establishing a
with nature and recreate outdoors. An active Recreational programming, park recreation program and maintenance volunteer
system of parks, trails and recreation programs facilities and open space shall be program.
is key to a healthy, vibrant, city of Oakdale. accessible to all physical abilities 2. Evaluate opportunities to develop service
and incomes. delivery and/or financial partnerships with other
42 Parks and Trails organizations.
POLICIES: 3. Include a diversity of stakeholders, to include
1. Develop a plan to ensure programming, parks age, race, ethnicity and income, in parks and
and open spaces are accessible for all abilities and recreation program planning.
incomes.

2. Develop a plan to ensure the public use of open
space, including wetlands, is open to all pedestrians
and bicyclists.

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LOCAL PARKS AND TRAILS REGRIeOgioNnaAl PLarkPs SAysRtemK SYSTEM
City of Oakdale, Washington County
Oakdale offers a variety of active and passive parks and recreation facilities to meet the needs of residents of all
ages and abilities. White White Bear Lake Mahtomedi Grant
Active - Community Parks: These parks provide for more intensive recreational activities, such as tennis courts, Bear
ballfields, swimming, and ice skating rinks. Twp. Pine
Active – Trails: Oakdale has an existing infrastructure of trails and bike lanes throughout the city. The vast majority of Springs
these are located in roadway right-of-way and parallel to the local street. Active trails are paved trails used for biking,
roller blading, strollers, and walking. North St.
Passive – Preservation Parks: These parks are set in natural areas of the Community where preservation of the Paul
natural environment is the primary emphasis. Interpretive signage and educational features are found throughout
the park to promote the public awareness of natural systems. Hiking trails, wildlife sanctuaries, and picnic facilities Gateway State Trail
would be among the primary uses of such a park facility, which in turn would benefit the natural wildlife of the area,
nature enthusiasts, and educational programs. Maplewood
Passive - Open Space: Open Space areas have been designated throughout the City in order to preserve significant
natural features such as wetlands, wildlife habitat, and wooded areas. This land use is not utilized for recreational Oakdale
purposes but provides aesthetic beauty and protects important natural systems that benefit the City in numerous ways.
Passive – Wildlife Corridors: These greenbelts are a dedicated strip of contiguous land ranging from 30-100 feet in St. Paul Lake
width, preferably in a native, undeveloped state, that maintains a “safe and secure” route for animals, plant species, Elmo
and birds to travel and migrate within the community and throughout the region. Battle Landfall 4
Passive – Trails: Nature preserves and wooded areas have passive trails that are less invasive on the surrounding Creek Woodbury Central
environment. These soft surface trails utilize natural materials such as wood chips or mulch that typically need to be Greenway
maintained each year. 0 0.5 1 23
Miles 5
REGIONAL PARKS SYSTEM COMPONENTS Regional Parks
Regional Park Search Areas and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
There are no Regional Parks System Components within Oakdale as Existing Regional Trail Search Corridors State Parks
identified in the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan. In Master Plan State Wildlife Management Areas
Planned Parks and Reserves Boundary Adjustments (Publicly Accessible)
STATE LANDS Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA)
Regional Trails Search Areas Other Parks and Preserves
The Gateway State Trail connects Existing State Trails
Oakdale to St. Paul and Stillwa- Existing Regional Trails Street Centerlines (NCompass)
ter via 18 miles of paved trail. Planned Regional Trails Lakes and Major Rivers
Regional Trail Corridor Land
Regional Trail Search Corridors

Regional Trails - 2040 System
Additions

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PARKS/TPRarAkIsL&ST/rPaiElsD’S Parks / Trails / Ped’s

GOLFVIEW TOT LOT

NORTHDALE PARK

FURLONG PARK OAKFIELD PARK
OAKDALE PARK

OAKDALE DISCOVERY CENTER Parks
OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE
Paths & Trails
PRESERVATION PARK
Bikelane - Planned
GOODWIN PARK Bikelane - Existing
GOOSEPOND PARK Bikepath - Planned
Bikepath - Existing
EBERLE PARK Bike Route - Planned
Sidewalk - Existing
GARDEN BLVD PARK Pedestrian Sidewalk - Planned

TILSEN II PARK Oakdale Nature Preserve Trails
TILSEN I PARK
Bituminous
ARMSTRONG PARK Boardwalk
Grass

BETHKE PARK MEADOWS PARK

EAGLE RIDGE PARK CHAPTER 6
HOUSING
EASTSIDE PARK
People in all stages of life and of all economic means need to have
RICHARD WALTON PARK feasible choices for safe, stable, and affordable homes in desirable
neighborhoods. Housing provides many benefits necessary for a good
HORSESHOE PARK quality of life. Housing provides shelter from the elements, but it also
provides a setting for family life and a place for refuge and relaxation.
GUTHRIE PARK Housing also provides a connection to the larger community in terms
of access to jobs, transportation/transit, schools, parks and social
TANNERS LAKE PARK OAK MARSH GOLF COURSE networks. Housing is also expression of status and expression of style
as well as an asset to build personal wealth. Furthermore, businesses
TITAN PARK 1/25/2018 v1 wishing to locate and expand in the city require quality housing
affordable to their employees. The City’s role is to facilitate housing
46 Parks and Trails CITY OF OAKDALE choices that are affordable to all Oakdale residents.

Housing 47

GOAL 1 EXISTING LOCAL CONDITIONS

All people, regardless of age, income, family status, ability, race or Measure Number %
ethnicity, shall have realizable choices and access to a safe, stable, Total number of housing units 11,601 -
and affordable home. Number of housing units affordable to households with incomes at or below 30% AMI 6%
Number of housing units affordable to households with incomes between 31% and 50% AMI 682 15%
POLICIES: Housing Physical Condition 2. Facilitate the creation of at least an additional Number of housing units affordable to households with incomes between 51% and 80% AMI 1,685 47%
1. Continue the implementation of the 152 housing units affordable to households earning Number of housing units that are owner-occupied 5,427 73%
Neighborhood Preservation and Enhancement up to $68,000 (or 80% or area median income), Number of housing units that are rental 8,501 27%
Initiative’s Housing Rehabilitation Strategic using a variety of tools such as tax increment Number of single family homes 3,100 78%
Framework to maintain and improve the physical financing, density bonuses, fee waivers, etc. to Number of multi-family homes 9,045 22%
condition of existing older owner-occupied and ensure a workforce large enough to meet the needs Number of publicly subsidized housing units: Senior 2,556 -
rental housing stock. of local businesses. Number of publicly subsidized housing units: housing for people with disabilities 292 -
POLICIES: Housing Affordability 3. Promote and support homeownership and first- Number of publicly subsidized housing units: all other -
1. Develop plans with partners such as Minnesota time homebuyers through partnerships with MN Number of households at or below 30% AMI experiencing housing cost burden 0 7%
Housing, Metropolitan Council, non-profit and for- Housing and their Startup Program, Two Rivers Number of households between 31% and 50% AMI experiencing housing cost burden 722 10%
profit housing developers, and the Washington Community Land Trust, and other organizations Number of households between 51-80% AMI experiencing housing cost burden 840 6%
County CDA to preserve the existing affordable with an emphasis on low-and moderate-income 1,100
rental housing with an emphasis on the following homebuyers. 676
rental properties: POLICIES: Housing Accessibility
a. Gentry Place (1303 Gentry Avenue North) 1. Develop, adopt, and implement a local fair EXPIRATION DATES OF
housing policy to ensure Fair Housing access for all PUBLICLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING UNITS
(2016) residents according to the federal Fair Housing Act
b. Eastwood Village of Oakdale (6219, 6181 Upper and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Complex Name Address Total Population Total Expiration
POLICIES: Housing Choices Number Served Affordable Date of
35th Street North) (2025) 1. Guide and zone land to facilitate and promote the Waterford Townhomes 1531 Hallmark Circle N. of Units
c. Oakdale Village Apartments (1213 Gentry construction of a full range of housing choices to 1343 Gentry Avenue N. General Units Affordability
include single-family detached homes, twinhomes, Gentry Place Townhomes 1033 Gershwin Avenue N. 31 General 31 Term
Avenue North) (2025) townhomes, duplexes-fourplexes, and multifamily Echo Ridge Apartments 1213 Gentry Avenue N. 48 Senior 48 2014
d. Geneva Village (4059 Geneva Avenue North) buildings. Oakdale Village 100 General 20 2016
2. Promote the development of a variety of housing Apartments 1225 Gentry Avenue N 175 175 2023
(2027) types within close proximity and safe pedestrian Oakdale Terrace General 2025
e. Oakdale Terrace (1225 Gentry Avenue North) access to shopping and services, including transit, Townhomes 6181 Upper 35th Street N. 17 17
and schools, parks, trails, and open space. Eastwood Village Senior 2025
(2027) Townhomes 6040 40th Street N. 90 70 2025 (51 units)
f. Century North Apartments (4131 Geneva Avenue Geneva Village General 2027 (17 units)
Apartments 4131 Geneva Avenue N. 175 General 171
North) (2031) Century North 1745 Granada Avenue N. 177 Senior 177 2028
g. Cottages of Aspen (1225 gentry Avenue North) Cottages of Aspen 114 General 114 2031
Townhomes 4980 Hamlet Ave 29 Senior 29 2037
(2038) The Arbors at Red Oak Preserve 4994 Hamlet Avenue N. 39 39 2039
h. The Arbors at Red Oak Preserve (4980 Hamlet Cypress Senior Living at Red General 2040
Oak Preserve 3915 Granada Way N. 68 68
Avenue North) (2038) Granada Lakes General 2041
i. Cypress Senior Living (4994 Hamlet Avenue Townhomes 1591 Granada Avenue N. 196 Senior 196
Briar Ponds 50 49 2046
North) (2040) Apartments 1171 Hadley Avenue N. No expiration
Oak Terrace Apartments

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Analysis of Existing Housing Needs Potential Barriers to Addressing Needs

Housing Cost Burden: 23% (2,616) of all low-income of three bedroom apartments presents a challenge to As part of an assessment of existing housing needs, the Metropolitan Council suggests that cities consider the
Oakdale households are currently experiencing housing Oakdale families looking for affordable rental housing. As physical, financial, and political challenges that may present barriers to meeting housing needs, as well as identified
cost burden. The majority of these cost burdened evidenced in the 2014 Analysis of Impediments to Fair impediments to fair housing choice.
households earn 50% of Area Median Income or less Housing Choice, even when families are willing to make
($42,900 or less). Housing cost burden means that smaller apartment units work for their family, oftentimes PHYSICAL: FINANCIAL: POLITICAL:
households are paying 30% or more of their income on landlords have occupancy limits that prohibit families
housing costs. This leaves low-income households cash- from taking smaller apartments. There is a need for Oakdale has little undeveloped State and federal financial Often there is a general political
strapped to pay for other necessities and vulnerable to more apartments offering three or more bedrooms for land, with the exception of 206 support for affordable housing sense that Oakdale may have more
cash flow crises. Housing cost burdened households are rent. acres currently being master preservation and development is than its fair share of affordable
in need of more affordable housing arrangements, which Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities: Oakdale planned by the City for residential extremely limited and competitive. housing and as such, new housing
may include rent assistance, mortgage modifications, or currently has no publicly subsidized housing for people development. This means that any Cities are left to try to support the projects should focus only on
energy-efficiency improvements to lower utility costs. with disabilities. While a few newer apartment buildings new housing developments outside preservation and development market rate units that cater
Housing Affordability and Age of Housing: Much of offer handicapped-accessible units, the options are slim. of the master-planned area will of additional affordable housing to higher-income households,
Oakdale’s owner-occupied housing is currently affordable Affordable Housing for Seniors: Currently, seniors likely require parcel acquisition on their own. It is especially including “move-up” housing
to some low-income households. 68% of all owner- comprise 11% (3,262 people age 65 or older) of and redevelopment, which can challenging for cities to provide and luxury rental units. While it
occupied housing units in Oakdale are assessed at a Oakdale’s population, and that percentage has been be a barrier to developing new enough subsidy to provide housing is important to have a housing
value of $240,500 or less, making them affordable to growing over the past 30 years. Only 292 of the over affordable housing. units affordable to extremely low- stock that provides choices for all
households earning 80% of AMI or more. At the same 2,000 apartments for rent in Oakdale are affordable income households (30% AMI). segments of the market, including
time, 63% of all housing units in Oakdale are 25 years units reserved for seniors. Many senior homeowners higher-income households, there
old or more. Oakdale’s lower housing values may be would prefer the convenience of renting but either Additionally, across the Metro it is common for new affordable housing is also still clear need for more
partly correlated with the prevalence of older homes. cannot afford the rent on their fixed income or cannot projects to meet with opposition from NIMBY groups that oppose the affordable homes in Oakdale.
Older housing is more likely to be in need of repair, find an available unit in their community of choice. development of all affordable housing. These opposition groups can
including large capital improvements such as roof and Oakdale’s population will continue to age and the need sometimes delay or kill affordable housing development plans by weakening
siding replacement, etc. These expenses may cause for affordable senior housing will continue to grow. the necessary political will to approve the projects.
hardship for low-income homeowners and may be Preservation of Existing Subsidized Rental Units: Many
deferred due to cost. It is likely that many homeowners in affordable apartment complexes in Oakdale are at risk FAIR HOUSING IMPEDIMENTS:
Oakdale currently need assistance with financing major of losing their affordability due to expiring or expired In addition to the already cited impediment to families looking for rental units, several other impediments to
home improvements. subsidy contracts that restrict rents to an affordable fair housing choice exist across the Twin Cities metro. These include a high rental application denial rate in
Family Rental Housing: A commonly cited impediment amount. The preservation of existing affordable units communities of color and for those with disabilities, due to rental selection criteria related to criminal background,
to fair housing choice across the Twin Cities metro is the through the negotiation of new subsidy contracts is a credit history, and rental background. Additionally, there exists a rampant inability to place tenant-based rental
lack of three bedroom apartments for rent. Oakdale is no current need and will continue as more contracts expire assistance vouchers for those with disabilities, households with children, and households of color, including but
different. Of the over 2,000 apartment units in Oakdale, in the future. not limited to Housing Choice Vouchers (commonly referred to as Section 8 vouchers).
only 129 (6%) are three bedroom units. This dearth

Analysis of Projected Housing Needs Connection to the Land Use Plan
The Metropolitan Council has forecasted the need is 81 new units affordable to households
anticipated growth in population and households earning 30% AMI or less, 39 new units affordable to Oakdale is nearly fully developed, yet some pockets of undeveloped land remain available for residential
for the City of Oakdale between now and 2040. households earning 31% to 50% AMI, and 32 new development. In order to accommodate at least 1,544 new households, including 152 units of new
It is anticipated that over the next 20 years, the units affordable to households earning 51% to 80% affordable housing, the City has re-guided and rezoned 206 acres of vacant land to be developed as a new
population of Oakdale will grow by 2,799 persons AMI. neighborhood comprised of mixed residential uses as well as an extensive parks and trails system that will
and 1,544 households. provide excellent access to green space. This new neighborhood will be located both north and south of 40th
The Metropolitan Council has forecasted the overall Affordable Housing Need Allocation Avenue North between Interstate 694 and Ideal Avenue.
regional need for low-and-moderate income housing for Oakdale The master planned area is anticipated to accommodate all of Oakdale’s projected future household growth,
for the decade of 2021 through 2030. Oakdale’s including the potential to develop at least 152 new units of affordable housing. The new neighborhood area
share of the forecasted regional need is 152 At or below 30% AMI 81 will provide at least 10 acres of land for high-density residential use at a density of 12 units per acre or more
additional units of housing affordable to households to provide an opportunity for the development of 120 units of housing affordable at 50% or less of AMI. At
earning 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below. 31 to 50% AMI 39 least an additional 5.3 acres will be guided for medium-density residential use at a density of 6 units per
More specifically, Oakdale’s allocated housing acre or more to provide an opportunity for the development of 32 units of housing affordable at 51-80% AMI.
51 to 80% AMI 32 The remainder of the 206 acres will be guided for various densities of residential use and for park resources.

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OWNER-HOoCuCsiUnPg IED ESTIMATEDResMideAntRialKOwEnTer-VOAccuLpUiedE RENTAL HHoOuUsiSngING AFFORDABILITY Unit Buildings Only)
Estimated Market Value (5+

4 18 Neighborhood Total Units for Number of
1 Rent Complexes
173 2
3 269 3
174 4 0 0
5 68 2
2 6 352 2
7 90 1
3 8 68 1
9 0 0
*Estimated Market Value 352 68 7 10 0 0
11 196 1
$82,500 or less (affordable to households at 30% AMI and below) 4 6 12 12 114 1
$82,501 - $14,000 (affordable to households at 31% to 50% AMI and below) 14 13 31 1
$148,001 - $235,000 (affordable to households at 51% to 80% AMI and below) 5 68 68 14 0 0
$235,001 and above 15 0 0
5 16 0 0
20 17 382 5
18 316 3
65 55 1
170 2

Dwelling units affordable above 81% AMI
Dwelling units affordable at 80% AMI or less

Dwelling units affordable at 60% AMI or less
Dwelling units affordable at 50% AMI or less
Dwelling units affordable at 30% AMI or less

8 Citywide

31 44669 55121492

10 899653
9 555500

114 114
73
196 15 11 13
196
69
20
80

16175

107
174

18
17 48

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