Project Launch
Planning is now underway for the expansion and remodel of the Oakdale Police Department and City Hall. The Police Department and City Hall building were constructed 46 years ago with only minor remodeling since then.
The initial design process for the Police project took place from 2015 to 2018 but was paused. In November of 2022, Oakdale voters supported a local sales tax to help fund the Police project. A five-year extension of the tax was also approved in 2024.
Since the past design effort, the Police Department needs and operations to serve the community have changed along with a need for renovation of City Hall spaces for employees to serve current and future residents.
Earlier this year, stakeholder engagement and assessment of space needs took place. In July, the City Council reviewed goals of the project, employee survey results, future space needs, and early concept designs. The conceptual and schematic design phase of the project is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Design development will continue through 2025 with Police Department construction expected to begin mid-2026 and City Hall work to begin in 2027.
Design Update
The Oakdale City Council, City staff, and the BKV design team have worked to create an improved City Hall campus for residents to better access City services and the Police Department. The renderings show a new public entrance to City Hall from 15th Street N with a new public parking lot. Residents will be able to access all City services on the first floor, including the Police Department. Additionally, the new design provides secured parking and entrance to the facility for all City staff.
The shifting of the City Hall entrance allows a connection to Walton Park creating a new civic campus experience.
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