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Oakdale approves Helmo Station Park plans and roughly $1.75 million budget; developer to cover overruns
Summary
The Oakdale City Council approved final plans and a final park budget for Helmo Station Park (City Project 2026-04) on Feb. 10. Staff said the total budget is about $1,748,000, with the city share about $847,000 and developer Enclave Companies responsible for roughly $900,000 and for construction cost overruns under the development agreement.
The Oakdale City Council on Feb. 10 approved final plans and a final budget for Helmo Station Park (City Project 2026-04), a 2.83-acre park included as part of the Enclave development. Community development staff presented the design and budget and told the council equipment has been ordered and construction is expected to start this year.
Staff described park amenities to be provided as part of the development agreement: preschool/K–12 play equipment (with additional swings added following public input), two pickleball courts, a half basketball court, walking paths connecting the apartment area to Third Street, site furnishings (benches and picnic tables), a drinking fountain, park lighting, a small on-site parking area (14 stalls) plus nearby on-street parking, a dog run on the south side and a stormwater pond on the north side. The playground design includes an accessible spinner and poured-in-place surfacing for improved accessibility and maintenance.
Staff said the project’s adopted CIP/development-agreement budget is approximately $1,748,000. The city’s share is about $847,000 and Enclave Companies is responsible for approximately $900,000. According to staff’s description of the development agreement, construction cost overruns attributable to site conditions or other contractor-level issues will be borne by the developer; conversely, changes initiated by the city after approval would be the city’s responsibility.
A council member moved to approve the final plans and final park budget; a second was given and the motion passed by voice vote. The council did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript. Council members and staff thanked public works and community development staff and the developer for collaborating on the design.
The council packet and staff presentation (as summarized by staff) show the plan and budget approved at the meeting. Additional specifics about contract awards, construction schedules beyond “this year,” and detailed line-item costs were not specified in the meeting transcript.
