Overview: During the recent meeting of the Oakdale Environmental Management Commission, the discussion was dominated by updates on a new development at Tanner Lake and its environmental considerations. Mayor Kevin Zabel shared that a development agreement had been signed for the Tanner Lake parcels, which have remained undeveloped since the city acquired them over a decade ago. The project aims to transform the area into a mixed-use development with townhomes, apartments, public amenities such as a boardwalk, shoreline restoration efforts, and a boathouse for resident gatherings. The mayor expressed optimism about the project’s timeline, indicating . . .