Oakdale council approves PUD sign variance, home‑occupation CUP and 2025 legislative priorities; two claims rosters passed

The Oakdale City Council on Jan. 14 adopted an ordinance amending the 3 m I nation Planned Unit Development to allow a pylon sign at 3490 Hayward Avenue North and approved a conditional‑use permit for a home‑occupation dental workshop at 4066 Goodwin Avenue North. Council also affirmed 2025 council liaison appointments and acting mayor designation, adopted the city's 2025 legislative priorities and approved two claims rosters.

Community development director Andy Gitzlaff presented the PUD amendment request for the sign at the site near the Superior third‑party logistics campus. Gitzlaff said the applicant requested a pylon sign “containing 2 sign faces. Each sign face would be 350 square feet,” and that the request “exceeds the city's zoning standards, which allows for a 30 foot tall sign and a 50 square feet per side.” He told the council the PUD covers a mix of underlying districts and that staff found the proposed sign acceptable because it would be placed away from existing campus signage and the design materials appeared consistent and high quality. Gitzlaff also reported that MnDOT reviewed the application and “noted that any illumination should be kept at reasonable levels and not distract drivers on the interstate.” The council opened no public testimony and approved Ordinance No. 943 by voice vote.

On the home‑occupation request, Gitzlaff described a conditional‑use permit (CUP) for a residential dental workshop operating from a garage at 4066 Goodwin Avenue North…