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1 1 THE CITY OF OAKDALE, MINNESOTA IS SEEKING A The Community The City of Oakdale, Minnesota is a suburban community of 28,315 on the eastern side of the Minneapolis -St. Paul Metropolitan Area. Located in Washington County, Oakdale takes pride in its history, its established neighborhoods, and its community parks that offer residents plentiful opportunities for leisure pursuits. Oakdale's 25 parks include the Oakdale Nature Preserve and its "jewel," the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center offers ever-changing educational exhibits on topics such as beekeeping and firefighting as well as a gallery that showcases the works of local artists and artisans. The facility includes reception facilities and an outdoor amphitheater nestled in a 220 - acre scenic, wooded park with miles of trails. Walton Park, adjacent to City Hall, hosts a variety of free concerts and a farmers market throughout the summer, an array of family-oriented events throughout the year, and is the site of Summerfest, the city's annual community celebration. Other recreational offerings in the city include easy access to the State of Minnesota's Gateway Trail and the 18-hole Oak Marsh Golf Course. There are also several popular private indoor recreation centers such as Sky Zone, The Big Thrill Factory, Dart Escape, and PINZ. Oakdale is poised for significant growth. Two residential developments are in the planning stages. A variety of 1,400 plus housing units are projected for the Willowbrooke development, a 208 -acre site near the center of the city. The Goldline Bus Rapid Transit system, proposed on the city’s southern edge, is a $420 million system stretching from St. Paul to Woodbury. Transit-Oriented Development planned for the Helmo station includes 118,000 square feet of office space, 30,000 square feet of retail and services, a 150-space park-and-ride lot, and 700—900 housing units. With convenient access to I-94 and I-694, Oakdale is an attractive location for a diverse array of businesses from health care, manufacturing, professional and technology to financial, insurance and food services. The city is home to several upscale business centers and industrial parks. In addition, 3M’s global headquarters is immediately adjacent to the city with research and manufacturing facilities as well as administrative offices. Newer businesses in Oakdale include Hy -Vee, Hampton Inn, Slumberland Corporate Headquarters, Gemalto, Impact Group, and Incubology. Public education is provided by North St. Paul -Maplewood-Oakdale District 622. Schools that serve the community include Castle, Eagle Point, Hill Murray, North High, Oakdale, Skyview, and Tartan High. With the successful passing of the levy, each school in the district is being updated to address technology and security needs.