Woodbury Council Preview: Urban Village, Golf Course Fees

The Woodbury City Council has a fairly small agenda planned for Wednesday night, but it does include discussion of one very large project.

The city is mulling plans for , a mixed-use “urban village” development at the southwest corner of Bailey Road and Radio Drive. Plans call for a retail center and medium- to high-density housing. Features of the proposed development include a green-space network, senior housing, water amenities, office space, a pharmacy, and locations for a fast-food establishment and grocer.

The council is expected to briefly discuss the master plan document and zoning for the site.

The city has received Metropolitan Council funding for a crossing from the urban village to the /.

Check out the entire agenda on the city’s website.

The council is set to adjourn to a closed workshop to discuss 2012 fees for , which has incurred some profitability issues in recent years.

“The intent of the 2012 schedule is to maintain rates at 2011 levels or to reduce them in some instances,” according to a council memo. “Peak rate fees would now only apply to Saturday-Sunday before 12 p.m.  Off-peak would now be Monday-Friday and after 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.”