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Votes at a glance: Woodbury council actions on audit, zoning, permits, licenses and an employment dismissal
Summary
A summary of formal council actions taken Aug. 27, 2025 — audit acceptance, a rezoning and plat for Ranch Road, approval of a daycare site plan and CUP, a liquor license, and dismissal of a city employee following closed session.
The Woodbury City Council took several formal actions on Aug. 27. The most significant votes follow; readers can refer to the individual agenda items for staff reports and conditions listed in the council letters.
Votes and key details - 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — Approved (unanimous): Council accepted the audit, the auditor communication letter and reports on compliance with government auditing standards and legal compliance. Vote: 5–0 (Santini, Stafford, Wilson, Morris, Mayor Burt).
- Ordinance rezoning 8040 Ranch Road (R‑1 to R‑4) — Approved: Council adopted the rezoning ordinance after public hearing and discussion. Vote: 4–1 (Wilson voted no; Morris, Santini, Stafford and Mayor Burt voted yes). See the Ranch Road article for conditions and engineering follow‑up.
- Ranch Road Addition preliminary and final plat (Project 28‑2025‑00574) — Approved with conditions: Council approved the plat and authorized the mayor and city administrator to execute the developer agreement; council amended Condition 17 to require an enhanced security posted for at least 24 months after completion to address grading and drainage corrections as needed. Vote: 4–1 (Wilson no; others yes).
- Alma Florata (daycare) conditional use permit and site & building plan (Project 05‑2025‑00583) — Approved (unanimous): The council granted the CUP and approved the site and building plan subject to conditions in the council letter, including staff review of proof of parking and minor adjustments (bollards/parking stalls) to protect the play area. Vote: 5–0.
- My Burger Operations LLC — On‑sale wine, beer and liquor license (including Sunday and patio sales) — Approved (unanimous): Council approved the liquor license for My Burger at 1960 Donegal Drive following required background checks and staff review. Vote: 5–0.
- Employment action: dismissal of a city employee (Carl Olson) — Approved (unanimous): Following a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 2(b), council approved the dismissal of the employee effective Aug. 27 and authorized city staff to provide appropriate notice. Vote: 5–0.
Documents and follow‑up Staff will finalize legal and administrative documents tied to the developer agreement for Ranch Road, record the plat, file audit reports, and complete licensing paperwork for My Burger. Engineering and planning will track the Ranch Road grading/drainage follow‑up and the Alma Florata site adjustments prior to issuing land‑disturbance and building permits.
Ending note These votes reflect a mix of technical approvals (audit and licenses), land use decisions that included public comment (Ranch Road and Alma Florata), and a personnel decision made in closed session. Members of the public can find the council letter materials, the final conditions and full roll call tallies in the city’s public records for the Aug. 27 meeting.
