Members of the Oakdale City Council on Monday, Sept. 15 approved three staff-recommended resolutions related to city infrastructure and facilities. Councilmember Jarod Pitassi was not present for the meeting.

First up, the council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Public Restroom Company for the installation of a new public restroom at Fish Park. The project carries a total budget of $285,600, which includes $259,637 for construction and a 10 percent contingency of $25,963. Funding will come from the Parks Capital Facilities Fund.

The new restroom facility at the park along Pontiac Street will be a 172-square-foot prefabricated structure designed by Public Restroom Company. It will include two individual, unisex ADA-accessible restrooms, each with a baby changing station, stainless steel fixtures, hand dryers, epoxy flooring, and automatic programmable door locks. A water bottle refill station will be located outside the building. The design also incorporates a central utility room for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems to streamline maintenance.

To maintain uniformity across city parks, the building’s color scheme and features will match those already in use at Dorada Park and Greger Sports Park. The facility is backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty and a 20-year structural warranty.

Councilmember Kayleigh Gilbert noted this is a much-needed addition to Fish Park, which is one of Oakdale’s most popular parks for families with young children.

Next, the council approved an agreement with Flores Excavation and Demolition Inc. to remove a dilapidated city-owned modular home located at the Oakdale Municipal Airport. The demolition will cost $8,516, funded through the Aviation Fund.

Finally, the council adopted the 2025 Oakdale Construction Improvement Standards Update. The standards serve as the city’s guiding document for public works and construction practices.

All three measures passed unanimously among the four members present.

The evening also included the formal swearing in and badge pinning for Oakdale’s new Chief of Police, Jason Grogan, appointed to the permanent post after former chief Jerry Ramar was named as the Oakdale city manager. Look for a feature story with Chief Grogan in the Sept. 24 issue of The Leader.

The next regular meeting of the Oakdale City Council is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 277 N. Second Ave.