Investing In Modern Spaces For Our Growing Community

In 2020, the City of Wyoming began a long-term effort to address critical facility needs after a comprehensive study revealed that most city buildings, including space for police, fire, public works and city staff, were outdated and inadequate for our growing community. These essential city facilities will meet the demand of our growing community and also to provide a safe and efficient workplace environment.

Once remodeled, these buildings would provide modern spaces to address long-standing needs across multiple departments. This project is expected to cost about $11.8 million.

On Tuesday, October 21, the Wyoming City Council discussed its planned purchase of a property located at 26263 Forest Blvd. and the results of the due diligence phase to understand the potential of the site, refine cost estimates, and uncover any unforeseen risks. The City Council approved to move forward with the purchase of the building.

As a part of this due diligence period, Wold Architects and Kraus Anderson developed a cost estimate for this project. The anticipated project cost is $11.8 million, which is more than the $9 million previously estimated. Rather than pursuing the entire project all at once, the City Council discussed developing it in two phases. This timeframe allows for the completion of a current lease obligation at the new property, which will generate some revenue for the city.

Phase 1 - Construction planned for summer of 2026

• Remodeling the City Hall into a Fire Station,
• Remodeling 26263 Forest Blvd for the new City Hall location, and
• Moving City Hall offices to 26263 Forest Blvd

Phase 2 - Construction planned for 2029

• Remodeling 26263 Forest Blvd for the new Police Dept location,
• Moving the Police Dept to 26263 Forest Blvd, and
• Renovating and constructing a garage at 26263 Forest Blvd

• Due Diligence Period - City Council approved to move forward on October 21
• 1st Phase Construction - Begins Summer 2026
• 2nd Phase Construction - Begins 2029

Police Department

• A 24/7 safe room for crime victims, such as domestic or sexual assault victims, will be built into the renovated property off of Highway 61. Our current facility does not meet this need.
• The current facility does not allow space for training or collaboration. The new facility addresses this by providing the needed space to support, retain, and recruit staff; also increasing collaboration with other departments and community stakeholders.
• Interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects are currently done at other facilities (Forest Lake PD or Chisago County Sheriff’s Office)  due to the lack of space and privacy. 

Fire Department

• The new facility will drastically improve the safety of our firefighters and the community. Currently, there is no dedicated space for firefighters to safely decontaminate. This will address these deficient items and greatly reduce firefighter exposure to cancer-causing  agents.
• The new facility will provide appropriate spaces to change for different genders, which has become an increased need within the fire  service.
• The fire apparatus has outgrown our current station. As equipment continues to evolve and expand, the existing facility no longer provides adequate space. These space limitations create safety challenges and reduce operational efficiency. The new facility will ensure modern apparatus can be housed safely and maintained for rapid emergency response.

City Hall

• The new facility will accommodate accessibility needs and meet current building code. City Hall, built in 1977, no longer complies with modern building standards. 
• The current space limits public meetings and staff training. Staff also work in temporary offices in these public meeting areas. The new location ensures a divided yet cohesive space for both community and staff.