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Final plat — Parkway neighborhood (apartment project): Motion to approve the final plat for the Parkway neighborhood phase that contains the first edition of the plat for the apartment parcel was made and seconded; the council approved the plat. Vote: 5–0 in favor. Staff noted the development agreement will include a planned city road from Dayton Parkway to the parcel; an early cost estimate of roughly $3,000,000 was discussed for roadway construction (the estimate was described as preliminary).

Public-notice ordinance amendment (notice radius increase): The council considered an ordinance amending public hearing notification procedures to expand the mailed-notice radius from 500 feet to 1,320 feet (one-quarter mile). After discussion the council amended the proposal to keep the existing 500-foot notification for conditional use permits (CUPs), interim use permits (IUPs) and certain minor items, while applying the quarter-mile radius to larger actions such as planned-unit developments, rezoning, preliminary plats and most site plan reviews. Council approved the ordinance as amended. Vote: 5–0 in favor.

A-3 (unsewered residential interim) zoning text amendment and comp-plan amendment: Council debated a proposed comprehensive-plan map amendment and a companion city-code change to create an A-3 interim/unsewered residential zoning district (the discussion covered minimum lot sizes, “ghost” platting for future sewer, clustering options and guidance language). The council declined to forward a comprehensive-plan amendment but voted to approve the city-code text amendment (zoning text) establishing the A-3 provisions with the changes discussed at the meeting (including clarifying that applicants must meet one of the listed guidelines and adding explicit language for ghost platting to indicate how future sewer corridors would be preserved). Vote: 5–0 in favor of the city-code text amendment; comprehensive-plan amendment not approved.

2025 strategic plan: Council voted to approve the city’s strategic plan for the fiscal year as presented at the meeting. A council member requested staff recognize that some long-term targets (for example, a very high resident satisfaction goal for public safety) could be difficult to maintain as population grows; staff noted targets would be reviewed periodically. Vote: 5–0 in favor.

Consent agenda: The consent agenda passed 5–0 (this included approval of a letter of opposition to state \"missing middle\" bills; see separate article).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Dayton City Council Meeting 3-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council recorded several unanimous votes: approval of a final plat for the Parkway neighborhood, adoption of a public-notice ordinance amendment (with exceptions), approval of a city-code A-3 zoning text amendment (without a comp-plan amendment), and ratification of the 2025 strategic plan.","taxTitle","Dayton City, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",71288,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098905,"Residents urge council to address unsafe intersections, bike-path impacts and street lighting",475,589000,1064000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20&start=589&end=1064","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20/thumbnail_589000.jpg","/articles/6098905/Dayton-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Residents-urge-council-to-address-unsafe-intersections-bike-path-impacts-and-street-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098905-692a6a9aff880f2ef1db1b54b086540e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324486&Signature=UhHhzDFRsKUtJooHNItk9yys6D5PzTz73HzIsjisCwT0Tu5-oNlJTkUGeenZDYcnRKS25p2rmZD4MujXjBQ46aGVwcN-Ats2WZUG4jfHnwB-cB61PikEw0cilHPx5~h1xsnrwd4ZhSct1o2Ldki3UbjdQ8bDGNsKRIt2M72g4u9Mi2V6GSpk4hxep335rT5Az2WfwyocD7tix4eHKbFe2IUFRrPouxxh6sq4aDBhXgung7mYPcVDzwcYHyQPrMA4pYfYUV~AWI33POQ0~hphYUJL36VdB8u8DOgOr8E9Yjm~2GPOVGGSX~YKBoBxfRPg9fhQ5U7lks3e-Gu6OxvELw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the open forum to press the council for near-term safety improvements at local intersections and to raise concerns about upcoming public works projects.

A resident who identified their address as 11320 Carmel Lane described a recent serious rear-end collision that occurred when large vehicles and school garbage trucks constrained sight lines at the intersection of County Road 121 and 113th Avenue. The speaker said semis with long trailers often need both lanes to make turning maneuvers, forcing stopped vehicles to wait and creating hazardous passing in no-passing zones. The resident reported property damage to a mailbox and repeated close calls at the corner and urged the council to consider alternate heavy-vehicle access routes for a planned Dean development and to prioritize construction of the planned 114th Avenue roundabout or other safety improvements before approvals for construction traffic.

John Williams (13620 North Diamond Lake Road) said he and his wife only recently learned about a bike-path crossing planned for Vinewood Lane and North Diamond Lake Road. He said he was concerned about losing front-yard area, uncertainty about whether the crossing would include a two-lane access or street lights, and whether property boundaries and compensation would be addressed; he referenced Article I, Article 13 of the Minnesota Constitution (property protections) and asked staff about compensation, which staff said was not available in the corridor planning currently.

Keith Roever (113th at Fernbrook) asked the council to address the lack of illumination at the Fernbrook/Rush Creek intersection, especially in winter when snow obscures road markings. He and another resident said existing trail lighting is insufficient and recommended installing spot lighting or other improvements to clarify the intersection at night.

Staff acknowledged the concerns, noted MnDOT state aid dollars are allocated and available for some work, and confirmed the DNR was aware of a heaved boat ramp at a public landing. Council members thanked residents and said staff would follow up on specific safety, signage and lighting issues; no formal action was taken during the open forum other than referral to staff for investigation.","Multiple residents used the open forum to describe crashes and near-misses at the County Road 121 / 113th Avenue intersection, raise concerns about a planned bike-path crossing at North Diamond Lake Road, and request improved street lighting on Fernbrook/Rush Creek intersection.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098909,"Council approves consent item including letter opposing state \"missing middle\" bills; members agree to expand resident outreach",1346,122000,1468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20&start=122&end=1468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6098909/Dayton-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-consent-item-including-letter-opposing-state-missing-middle-bills-members-agree-to-expand-resident-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098909-f037a09f39af54d0a5619fca69c7e948/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324486&Signature=N-nh8oozlO0KSyAyVIbyT35QmoVmu-P22DO~8IR~NYly14xaKxPjrGBxVL4SWg0Szk3Of7r4xawQcLHjis3jdU-Vw8TEEUNi7EXIoBEjG-8kEC5DWCyfO6HfTWYc8pkTso2GN8-Kit4~aZZR5~w3ApZ0MPjYL3hBPyShJ7Z2bWV70YJrajB28ilmiX1X2qQvGIkcss0BaWLH6Y8VLn0K3ItKn-PD7uWK1SNYm1yf7eeqLhFRlbsrpBvPcMHlj5z5YOmD0fEzsEuINeuJTygkw91A~7ZpeqEMzD8p6onZiBergNO7EfaMRyPJ6Ym3RlaxiKgkEZWCD8SP16ciKpvpgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the consent portion of the meeting the City Council approved a consent agenda item that included a draft letter of opposition to proposed state \"missing middle\" housing bills. Council members who spoke during the consent discussion said the bills would limit local zoning authority by restricting cities’ ability to deny duplexes, triplexes and accessory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods.

Several council members urged broader resident outreach. One council member suggested distributing a sample template letter residents could personalize and mail to their state representatives; another asked staff to post a downloadable template to the city website after council approval. Staff said the League of Minnesota Cities maintains a sample letter the council could use as a starting point and offered to provide that template to councilors.

Council members discussed a possible direct-mail option to notify residents. Staff estimated a mailed notice could cost roughly $5 per household for printing and postage; council members asked staff to draft a short cover letter that would explain the issue and include a pre-filled sample letter and return address so residents could more easily contact their legislators. No state hearing outcomes were altered by the city; members noted a scheduled state committee hearing had been canceled the day of the meeting, giving more time for outreach.

The consent vote passed 5-0. Council members said staff would prepare a template and public notice for circulation and return to the council if specific language changes were needed prior to mass distribution.","The council approved a consent agenda item that included a letter of opposition to state-level \"missing middle\" housing bills and discussed expanding outreach to residents with sample template letters and a mailed notice.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098914,"Council reviews industrial concept plan at Dayton Parkway and 117; no binding action taken",1979,1567000,3546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20&start=1567&end=3546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2822212-d612963a91a630d7ef524e1345c76f20/thumbnail_1567000.jpg","/articles/6098914/Dayton-City/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Council-reviews-industrial-concept-plan-at-Dayton-Parkway-and-117-no-binding-action-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098914-0d5ffdbf8fb1fb3ea32d0cbdb67fd5b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324486&Signature=AckF510-rkZpbKc5~TagLD48YYZ3psvcqU0miPA~wn1WIK1DIaOY3rHn12dAV66omSfbNp~lhvZvLah4Q8n~F5HV-FCu5ua7ToPzHzk2j3oSMnj9lde1WBrr56L3Bj-dyupNFRsP9teCb8AIZl9-~mAa6RDJFlf2B6aph0n6teAHVIyRwu1m0PJsa7QetDlrpGtdkwxIZs8lRwJhlgvjLg~vmdF~3cWgNIzFcz6dqHW3vp4nusGJLAv5JPXn~B7pm2Q8eyphYCHxUAIIJ~PcWrtUYBNfcq5gy8C6dogZMuapNjHNuaFbisH~SMQ-6jO9uiASSLArzGsSskz~buTsHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and a developer team presented a concept plan for an industrial development near the Dayton Parkway roundabout and 117th Avenue North, and the City Council reviewed the project and offered advisory comments but did not vote on permits or entitlements.

The developer, Optin Investment Company, represented by Jay Moore, described a first-phase plan for a roughly 32.25-acre property with a proposed 200,000-square-foot speculative warehouse and distribution building, truck loading docks on the north elevation, office parking on the south side and about 38,000 square feet of outdoor storage on the southeast corner. Mark Anderson, civil engineer with Somnitec, described grading and stormwater considerations, and City planning staff (Seth, city planner) outlined required future permit steps including platting, rezoning to I-1, circulation exhibits, conditional use review for outdoor storage and landscape/screening requirements.

Councilors and the planning commission focused discussion on three recurring topics: building orientation and visual screening, how the site would affect future alignment of Dayton Parkway and the proposed extension of 113th Avenue, and how water/sewer service would reach the site. Several council members and commissioners endorsed the applicants’ plan to locate truck docks on the north side and to use berming and landscape buffers along Dayton Parkway to screen truck activity from the roadway. One council member urged flipping the building so the “front” elevation faced the Parkway and truck parking was away from the Parkway; the developer said reversing the layout would require additional fill, raising the building about three feet and likely affect project feasibility.

On access and future connections, planning staff and the developer showed a possible eastward alignment for 113th Avenue that could ultimately connect East French Lake Road to the Dayton Parkway roundabout; staff said right-of-way and alignment work is already under review. Water is available under Dayton Parkway on an existing large-diameter main; sewer would require an extension from the southeast corner of the nearby business park and is expected to be a separate city-contracted project. The developer said early surveying and feasibility work for a sewer route could begin this year and construction might be possible in winter conditions to reduce wetland impacts; financing and assessment plans were described as “to be determined.”

Landowner Madhu Kolan spoke by phone to confirm availability of land for access. Members of the council and planning commission asked staff to study the larger area east of the site (land use and roadway options) before final development entitlements are requested; staff indicated the planning commission had already directed a study of the parcels east of the proposed site. The presentation and discussion were advisory: staff and applicants were seeking council guidance rather than approvals; no rezoning, plat, or conditional-use motions were made at this meeting.

The council’s immediate next steps are to provide written comments to the applicant and to direct staff to pursue a broader study of the land use and roadway alignment east of the Parkway that would inform any rezoning, platting and utility extension requests. Developers indicated they would proceed with more detailed engineering if the council’s direction and planning feedback remain supportive.

Key technical clarifications from staff: the site would need a circulation exhibit showing internal truck maneuvering, outdoor storage would require screening consistent with the zoning ordinance, and an extension of sewer would likely be a separate city-funded or city-contracted trunk project with potential developer credits for upsizing. The timetable discussed by the developer suggested survey and preliminary alignment work this year with possible construction of sewer under frozen conditions in a winter season; those dates are conceptual and contingent on financing and permitting.

Council and planning commission members said they wanted a coordinated, near-term discussion (workshop) to study the larger area around East French Lake Road and the eastern parcels and to ensure that future roadway and sewer corridors are not blocked by premature development choices.","Developers presented a concept for a 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution building on ~32 acres near Dayton Parkway and 117th Avenue; council offered advisory feedback on truck circulation, building orientation, and future roadway and utilities but took no formal vote.","actionData","errors"]

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