Lakeville public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six items, including a preliminary plat, several conditional use permits, and a zoning ordinance text amendment. The commission will also consider minutes from its December 4 meeting and receive staff notices. Decisions made will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on January 5, 2026.

• Preliminary plat for Putrah Shores
• Conditional use permit for SMNPT1, LLC for a commercial building under 2,000 sq ft in Heritage Commons
• Ordinance text amendment to Title 11 (Zoning) 11-86 (I-1 District)
• Conditional use permit for Caliber Collision for major auto repair at 9583 217th Street
• Conditional use permit for Veridian Credit Union for a drive-through service window

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, licenses, and agreements. Action items include a preliminary plat, rezoning, and planned unit development for Dakota Waste Solutions, a preliminary plat for North Creek Second Addition, and a report on the city administrator's performance evaluation.

• Dakota Waste Solutions Preliminary Plat, Rezoning and Planned Unit Development
• North Creek Second Addition Preliminary Plat
• Report on City Administrator's Performance Evaluation
• 2026 Renewal of mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable material licenses
• Agreement for Municipal Solid Waste, Recyclable Material, and Organic Waste Disposal

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss the Cedar Avenue Land Use and Market Analysis, receive the December Economic Development Report, and hear updates on the Business Retention & Expansion program. The agenda also includes approval of the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Cedar Avenue Land Use and Market Analysis
• December Economic Development Report
• Business Retention & Expansion program update
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Lakeville City Council will hold a work session to review updates on the Lake Marion Greenway Trail, continued discussion on short-term rental regulations, and local affordable housing aid. Additional topics include waste hauler services, 2026 legislative priorities, and a USA 250 celebration. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Lake Marion Greenway Trail Update
• Short-Term Rental Continued Discussion
• Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
• Waste Hauler Services Update
• 2026 Legislative Priorities

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a preliminary plat for 26 single-family lots and 27 townhome lots, and a request to rezone land for industrial use. Two items are tabled to later meetings. The commission will also approve minutes and receive staff notices.

• Public hearing: CA Commercial Development conditional use permit for drive-through restaurant (tabled to Dec 18)
• Public hearing: North Creek Second Addition preliminary plat for 26 single-family and 27 townhome lots
• Public hearing: Lennar rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment (tabled to Jan 15, 2026)
• Public hearing: Compass Rail Lakeville LLC to bring 33.31 acres into MUSA and rezone to I-2/I-3 industrial
• City Council consideration scheduled for Dec 15, 2025

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several public hearings. Key items include a Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2026 property tax levy and budget, a public hearing on a new fee schedule, and a hearing on the 214th Street reconstruction project. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Kyla Crossing Second Addition and a consent agenda with various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing on 2026 Truth in Taxation property tax levy and budget
• Public hearing on adoption of a fee schedule by ordinance
• Public hearing on 2026 214th Street Reconstruction Project
• Kyla Crossing Second Addition preliminary plat, comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments
• Consent agenda includes AIM Electronics outdoor video display for Grand Prairie Park, Teamsters labor agreement 2026-2027, and 2026 pay plan resolutions

The City Council adopted the 2026 final tax levy of $51,986,475 (6.4% increase from 2025), the 2026 budget, and related resolutions. They also approved the Kyla Crossing Second Addition preliminary plat with comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments, and ordered improvements for the 2026 214th Street Reconstruction Project. A hazardous building reassessment abatement was approved 4-1.

• Adopted 2026 final tax levy of $51,986,475 (6.4% increase) and 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Kyla Crossing Second Addition preliminary plat, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning map amendment (unanimous)
• Ordered improvements and authorized plans for 2026 214th Street Reconstruction Project, City Project 26-01 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance and resolution updating city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved resolution abating reassessment for removal of a hazardous building (4-1, Wolter opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items including joint powers agreement, AUAR final order, and Teamsters labor agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold a work session to discuss four main items: a proposal for the Lakeville Fire Relief Benefit and State Aid, the deployment of citywide license plate reader cameras, the 2026 Special Revenue Fund budgets, and a preview of 2025 year-end figures along with the final 2026 budget and levy. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Lakeville Fire Relief Benefit and State Aid Proposal
• Deployment of Citywide License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras
• 2026 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• 2025 Year-End Preview and Final 2026 Budget/Levy Discussion

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two major land-use applications: Kyla Crossing 2nd Addition, an 18-lot subdivision with zoning and comprehensive plan changes, and Dakota Waste Solutions’ recycling facility with a rezoning and planned unit development approval. The meeting includes procedural items and public comments.

• Kyla Crossing 2nd Addition: 18-lot subdivision at Ipava Ave & Kenwood Trail with RM-2 to RST-2 rezone and Medium/High to Low Density Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Dakota Waste Solutions: Recycling/composting facility at 215th St & Kaparia Ave with I-1 to PUD rezone and PUD Development Stage plan approval
• Public hearing on both applications scheduled for November 20, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will discuss updates on the Lake Marion Greenway Trail design and the Parks System Master Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Lake Marion Greenway Trail Design Update
• Parks System Master Plan Update
• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee received a status update on the Lake Marion Greenway Trail Design, now at 90% completion, and discussed adjustments to minimize environmental impact. No formal action was taken on the design; it will be presented to the City Council for approval. The committee also heard citizen opposition to the project and discussed the Parks System Master Plan update.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to discuss routine business and hold a public hearing on reassessing canceled special assessments for removal of a hazardous building. The agenda includes consent items such as contracts, permits, and policy updates.

• Public hearing to reassess canceled special assessments for hazardous building removal
• Contract for Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement
• Contract for Rehabilitation of Well No. 6
• Conditional Use Permit for 16415 Klamath Trail
• Ordinance amending fire protection system electronic report requirements

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit applications. One would allow accessory buildings to exceed the principal structure's gross floor area at 16415 Klamath Trail, and the other would allow a religious institution in an existing building in the O-R District at 8670 210th Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 16 meeting and receive staff notices.

• Conditional use permit for Andrew Strohbehn to combine accessory buildings exceeding principal structure's gross floor area at 16415 Klamath Trail
• Conditional use permit for Muslim American Society of Minnesota for a religious institution in an existing building in the O-R District at 8670 210th Street
• Approval of October 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• City Council consideration of items scheduled for November 17, 2025
• Next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hear a public hearing on imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for taxes payable in 2026, and will receive the Police Department's quarterly report. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as approving audit services, a conditional use permit for a car wash, and a development contract release. Most items are procedural or routine approvals.

• Public hearing on 2026 Special Service District No. 1 service charge
• Police Department Quarterly Report presentation
• Approve audit services for fiscal years 2025-2027
• Conditional use permit for a car wash
• Resolution approving feasibility report and public hearing for 2026 Miscellaneous Improvements Project

The Lakeville City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a resolution imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1 for taxes payable in 2026, keeping the charge at zero as recommended by the district advisory board. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included numerous routine items such as the police quarterly report, audit services, and several permits and agreements.

• Approved Resolution Imposing Service Charge for Special Service District No.1 for Taxes Payable 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, feasibility report, state-aid revisions, audit services, encroachment agreement, donation, grant administration, public hearing call, development contract release, labor agreement, hunting map, joint powers agreement, conditional use permits, and other items (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will review and discuss economic development programs, receive the October economic development report, and hear updates on Manufacturing Month and the Business Retention & Expansion program. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of Economic Development Programs
• October Economic Development Report
• Manufacturing Month update
• Business Retention & Expansion program update
• Combined November-December meeting date

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Pan-O-Prog update, a new fire station design, an amended joint powers agreement with ISD #194, the 2026 enterprise fund budgets and utility rates, the 2026 proposed fee schedule, and a third-quarter financial report. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• 2026 Enterprise Fund Budgets & Utility Rates
• 2026 Proposed Fee Schedule
• Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with ISD #194
• New Fire Station Design Update
• 3rd Qtr 2025 Financial Report & Finance Department Update

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda containing routine approvals, including contracts, permits, and resolutions. Items include setting 2026 health and dental rates, a snow removal agreement, and several development contracts. The meeting also includes public comment and announcements.

• 2026 Health and Dental Rates Resolution
• Agreement for Snow Removal Services
• Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for Lakeville Hockey Association
• Taco Bell Conditional Use Permit
• Agreement with Xcel Energy to Replace Streetlights on County Road 50

The City Council approved the development contract for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 7th Addition, with Council Member Wolter abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The consent agenda was amended to move this item to action items for a separate vote. All other consent agenda items were approved as amended.

• Approved Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 7th Addition Development Contract (3-0, Wolter abstained)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including check register, minutes, 2026 health/dental rates, encroachment agreement, WSB supplemental agreement, 2026 meeting dates, snow removal agreement, special assessment deferments, Ritter Meadows CUP, Xcel Energy streetlight agreement, Launch Park development contract, Lakeville Hockey Association liquor/gambling permits, Taco Bell CUP, and State Farm donation
• Removed Spirit of Brandtjen Farm item from consent agenda to action items (voice vote, all present ayes)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit applications: one for a large detached accessory building on a single-family lot and one for a commercial car wash. The commission will also hear a presentation of study scenarios for the Southwest Study Area. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and staff notices.

• Conditional use permit for detached accessory building exceeding 1,500 sq ft at 18275 Ixonia Avenue
• Conditional use permit for Mister Car Wash at southeast corner of 179th Street and Cedar Avenue
• Presentation of Southwest Study Area AUAR scenarios by Artemis Development Company
• Public hearing for both conditional use permits
• City Council consideration scheduled for November 3, 2025

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine contracts and approvals, and hold public hearings on a liquor license for Life Time, the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and street reconstruction bonds, and unpaid special charges. The meeting also includes action items on several plats and a conditional use permit amendment.

• Public hearing on 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and intent to issue street reconstruction and capital improvement bonds
• Public hearing for on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Life Time (LFT Club Operations Company, Inc.)
• Resolution awarding construction contract for Launch Park wetland restoration
• Contract with Action Target for tactical wall system at FiRST Center
• Abatement and demolition contract at 17622 Dodd Boulevard

The Lakeville City Council approved the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and Street Reconstruction Plan, along with resolutions declaring intent to issue general obligation bonds for those projects. The council also granted an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to Life Time at 18425 Dodd Boulevard, approved a conditional use permit amendment and variance for the Chart House, and approved several plats including Launch Park Fourth Addition and Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 7th Addition. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Volk absent.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and Street Reconstruction Plan with bond intent (4-0)
• Granted on-sale intoxicating liquor license to Life Time at 18425 Dodd Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved Chart House conditional use permit amendment and variance at 11287 Klamath Trail (4-0)
• Approved Launch Park Fourth Addition preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Approved Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 7th Addition plat and easement vacation (4-0)
• Approved assessments for unpaid special charges including delinquent utility bills and nuisance abatement (4-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts, plats, and resolutions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-through at the southeast corner of 179th Street and Cedar Avenue, and another for a private recreation building in the Ritter Meadows subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive staff notices. Decisions will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on October 20, 2025.

• Conditional use permit for Taco Bell (Marvin Development V, LLC) at 179th Street and Cedar Avenue, M-2 District
• Conditional use permit for Ritter Meadows Amenity Building (Twin Cities Land Development) at Keokuk Avenue and 203rd Street, RM-1 District
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting and work session minutes
• Public hearing for both permit applications
• City Council consideration scheduled for October 20, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will review and discuss several items, including park vendor applications, current park facility reservations, an amended joint powers agreement with ISD #194, and meeting minutes from the Lakeville Area Active Adults Advisory Committee. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Park vendor applications
• Current park facility reservations
• Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement with ISD #194
• Lakeville Area Active Adults Advisory Committee meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear from guest speakers from the Greater MSP Partnership, and receive updates on economic development, Manufacturing Month, and the Business Retention & Expansion program. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Guest speakers Morgan Hill and Jean-Luc Mette from Greater MSP Partnership
• September Economic Development Report
• Manufacturing Month update
• Business Retention & Expansion program update

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold a work session to discuss several planning and infrastructure items, including a sketch plan review for the Warweg Property, survey results and a preferred master plan concept for East Community Park, and updates on the Fire Department’s ITM solution and a new fire station design. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Sketch Plan Review for Warweg Property
• East Community Park Survey Results & Preferred Master Plan Concept
• Fire Department ITM (Inspect, Test, Maintain) Solution
• New Fire Station Design Update

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will consider the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and hold public hearings on three development applications: a preliminary plat for North Creek Second Addition (tabled to October 2), a conditional use permit and variance for Chart House at 11287 Klamath Trail, and a preliminary plat for Launch Park Fourth Addition. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, announcements, and a work session on sketch plan review and development update.

• Consider 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• North Creek Second Addition: preliminary plat for 47 single-family lots (tabled to Oct 2)
• Chart House: conditional use permit for impervious surface and variance from Kingsley Lake setback at 11287 Klamath Trail
• Launch Park Fourth Addition: preliminary plat and development plans for one lot, one outlot subdivision

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items and a proclamation for Manufacturing Month. The most significant action is a closed session to discuss legal strategy in the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy vs. City of Lakeville and Olam Holdings 1, LLC lawsuit.

• Closed session on legal strategy for MCEA vs. City of Lakeville and Olam Holdings lawsuit
• Kenyon Green Final Plat approval
• Resolution accepting donation from Lakeville Public Safety Foundation
• Supplemental agreement with WSB for Citywide Trail Gaps Improvement Project (Phase II)
• Temporary on-sale liquor license for Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs (PawPADs)

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the check register, meeting minutes, final plat for Kenyon Green, a donation from the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation, a supplemental agreement with WSB for the Citywide Trail Gaps Improvement Project (Phase II), and a temporary liquor license for Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs. The council also proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month and adjourned to a closed session to discuss legal strategy in the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy lawsuit.

• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month
• Adjourned to closed session for legal strategy (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a commercial development application for the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 7th Addition. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as approving minutes and announcements, with no other substantive decisions scheduled.

• Public hearing on MSP Pilot Knob, LLC’s preliminary/final plat and PUD plans for one commercial lot and easement vacation

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, most notably approving the preliminary 2026 property tax levy and budget, which sets the maximum tax amount for the year. They will also hold a public hearing on annexing land owned by Compass Rail Lakeville, LLC and the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and consider amendments to the Tradition Development's comprehensive plan and zoning map. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, contracts, and a resolution supporting Dakota County's grant application for I-35 improvements.

• Approve Preliminary 2026 Property Tax Levy and Budget
• Public Hearing on annexation of land owned by Compass Rail Lakeville, LLC and MAC in Eureka Township
• Tradition Development Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
• Contract for Lift Station 3 Rehabilitation
• Resolution supporting Dakota County's application for Minnesota Highway Freight Program funding for I-35 improvements

The council approved the preliminary 2026 property tax levy of $52,286,475 and preliminary budget, setting a public hearing for December 1, 2025. It also annexed 33.31 acres from Eureka Township for a railcar storage yard and approved zoning changes for a new residential community. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved preliminary 2026 tax levy of $52,286,475 and budget (5-0)
• Set budget public hearing for December 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Annexed 33.31 acres from Eureka Township for Compass Rail and MAC (5-0)
• Approved Tradition Development comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, budget, and code amendment (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss updates on the short-term rental policy, receive development and marketing updates, and hear from guest speakers from the Greater MSP Partnership. The meeting will also include approval of the June 24, 2025 minutes.

• Discussion update on short-term rental policy
• Guest speakers Morgan Hill and Jean-Luc Mette from Greater MSP Partnership
• Economic Development website update
• August Economic Development Report
• Business Retention & Expansion program update

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several key items, including the 2026 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget, the 2026-2030 draft Capital Improvement Plan, a water treatment expansion study, and site planning for the Fischer Property. The council will also review the 2nd quarter 2025 financial report. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Fischer Property site planning discussion
• Water treatment expansion study
• 2026 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget
• 2026-2030 draft Capital Improvement Plan
• 2nd quarter 2025 financial report

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed the Fischer Property site plan, water treatment expansion options, the proposed 2026 preliminary tax levy of $52.29 million (a 7.03% increase), the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, and the 2nd Quarter 2025 financial report. No actions were taken.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion only

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 6, 2025, hear citizen comments, and discuss the 2025 Park Tour, including a memo and route information. The agenda is mostly routine, with the park tour as the main substantive item.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments
• 2025 Park Tour memo and route information

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including zoning map amendments for Dakota Waste Solutions/OLAM Holdings and Tradition Development, and an ordinance amending city code titles. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as contracts, a liquor license, and a grant application. Public comments are invited.

• Ordinance amending Title 10 and Title 11 of City Code
• Dakota Waste Solutions, LLC and OLAM Holdings 1, LLC Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
• Tradition Development Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
• Agreement with ECSI to upgrade Access Control at Water Treatment Plant
• Contract for Lift Station 4 Rehabilitation

The Lakeville City Council approved amendments to the city code regarding tree preservation, exempting single-family parcels under one acre and allowing larger parcels to prepare their own plans. It also approved a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment for Dakota Waste Solutions and OLAM Holdings, changing land use from Office Park to Warehouse/Light Industrial and rezoning three properties. The Tradition Development item was tabled to September 2nd at the applicant's request.

• Approved ordinance amending Title 10 and Title 11 on tree preservation (5-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments for Dakota Waste Solutions and OLAM Holdings (5-0)
• Tabled Tradition Development comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments until September 2nd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including check register, minutes, donations, and various agreements (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on amendments to the city code regarding tree preservation, a comprehensive plan and zoning amendment for approximately 390 acres by Tradition Development, and a similar request for about 120 acres by Dakota Waste Solutions and OLAM Holdings. The agenda also includes a withdrawn application for a conditional use permit and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision) and Title 11 (Zoning) on tree preservation (tabled from July 17)
• Tradition Development: Comprehensive Plan amendment for ~390 acres into MUSA, re-guide from Commercial to residential, rezone from C-3 and RA to RM-3, RS-4, RST-2
• Dakota Waste Solutions and OLAM Holdings: Comprehensive Plan amendment for ~120 acres into MUSA, re-guide from Office Park to Warehouse/Light Industrial, rezone from O-P to I-1
• ETS South Metro conditional use permit application withdrawn (21033 Heron Way)
• Approval of July 17, 2025 draft minutes

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will discuss the East Community Park Phase II update and neighborhood survey results, receive the Arts Center annual report, and review an updated Tree Preservation Ordinance. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• East Community Park Phase II update and neighborhood survey results
• Arts Center annual report presentation
• Updated Tree Preservation Ordinance

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to decide on a liquor license for Joy's Thai Cuisine, amendments to city code titles 10 and 11, and a consent agenda containing numerous contracts, policy updates, and property-related items. The agenda also includes a police department quarterly report and a public hearing on unpaid special charges.

• Public hearing for Joy's Thai Cuisine, LLC on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license
• Ordinance amending Title 10 and Title 11 of the City Code
• Resolution terminating construction contract for Citywide Trail Gap Improvements (Phase II)
• Professional Services Agreement with RJM Construction
• Agreement with Great River Greening for restoration at Ritter Farm Park Phase III

The Lakeville City Council approved an on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for Joy's Thai Cuisine, LLC, and adopted an ordinance amending Titles 10 and 11 of the City Code, which includes changes to development and residential district regulations. The consent agenda, including a resolution terminating a construction contract for Citywide Trail Gap Improvements (Phase II), was also approved. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Lee absent.

• Approved on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for Joy's Thai Cuisine, LLC (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 10 and Title 11 of City Code (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including termination of construction contract for Citywide Trail Gap Improvements Phase II (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including K9 Storm title transfer, opioid settlement authorization, and various policy updates (4-0)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including an update from the Youth Advisory Commission, a rail storage update, an electric bike ordinance discussion, a short-term rental discussion, and a preliminary review of the 2024 financial statements audit. No formal decisions are being made at this work session; it is for discussion and information gathering.

• Electric Bike Ordinance Discussion
• Short-Term Rental Discussion
• Rail Storage Update
• Preliminary 2024 Financial Statements Audit Review
• Youth Advisory Commission Update

The Lakeville City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the Youth Advisory Commission, the rail storage project, a proposed e-bike ordinance, short-term rental regulations, and the 2024 financial audit. All items were discussion-only, with no action taken.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion-only

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting on July 21, 2025, to handle a routine agenda that includes proclamations, reports, and a consent agenda with multiple administrative items. The consent agenda covers financial approvals, grant agreements, ordinance amendments, and development-related approvals. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Grant agreements with Dakota County for Aquatic Invasive Species Program funding
• Ordinance amending Title 7, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 17
• Supplemental agreement for 2026 Miscellaneous Improvement and Street Rehabilitation Projects (26-01 & 26-02)
• Professional services agreement with Abijah's on the Backside, LLC
• Reserve at Cedar Creek Final Plat

The Lakeville City Council approved the consent agenda, which included items such as grant agreements, a donation acceptance, and a final plat. Mayor Hellier proclaimed August 5, 2025, as National Night Out. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Proclaimed August 5, 2025 as National Night Out
• Approved grant agreements with Dakota County for Aquatic Invasive Species Program
• Accepted donation from Niagara Bottling, LLC
• Approved ordinance amending Title 7, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 17
• Approved first amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for organics drop-off site
• Approved supplemental agreement for 2026 Miscellaneous Improvement and Street Rehabilitation Projects
• Approved Reserve at Cedar Creek Final Plat

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the City Code's Subdivisions (Title 10) and Zoning (Title 11) titles, covering tree preservation and development/residential districts. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and receive staff notices.

• Public hearing on tree preservation amendments to Title 10 and Title 11
• Public hearing on development and residential districts amendments to Title 10 and Title 11
• Approval of June 26, 2025 draft minutes
• Planning Manager's Memo

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss an updated Tree Preservation Ordinance and the 2026-2036 Parks System Master Plan update. The agenda also includes approval of the June 4 meeting minutes, citizen comments, and a staff report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of updated Tree Preservation Ordinance
• Discussion of 2026-2036 Parks System Master Plan Update
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the updated Tree Preservation Ordinance as presented by city staff, with recommendations to be considered. The ordinance will require a comprehensive tree inventory and take immediate effect once approved by the City Council. The committee also discussed the 2026-2036 Parks System Master Plan update and received updates on the East Community Park Phase II and splash pad delays.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Tree Preservation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including licenses, agreements, plats, and contracts, plus two action items: a preliminary plat for Heritage Commons 10th Addition and a preliminary/final plat with conditional use permit for Crossroads East Third Addition. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Heritage Commons 10th Addition Preliminary Plat (action item)
• Crossroads East Third Addition Preliminary and Final Plat and CUP (action item)
• Supplemental Agreement with WSB for Demolition at 17622 Dodd Boulevard
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for North Creek Greenway East Lake Park Segment
• Proposal with ECSI for Grand Prairie Park Video Surveillance System

The Lakeville City Council approved the Heritage Commons 10th Addition preliminary plat, rezoning to PUD, a conditional use permit for two convenience restaurants (Chipotle and Starbucks), and vacation of easements. The council also approved the Crossroads East Third Addition preliminary and final plat and a conditional use permit for the Lakeville Family Pet Clinic. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The consent agenda, including numerous licenses, agreements, and plats, was approved as a block.

• Approved Heritage Commons 10th Addition preliminary plat, rezoning to PUD, CUP for two restaurants, and easement vacation (5-0)
• Approved Crossroads East Third Addition preliminary and final plat and CUP for Lakeville Family Pet Clinic (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses, agreements, plats, and contracts (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permit and plat applications, including a church, a commercial recreation facility, a veterinary clinic, and a mixed-use development with restaurants. The commission will also swear in new members and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Divine Encounter Church: conditional use permit for religious institution at 17685 Juniper Path
• Laurent DB Coninck: conditional use permit for commercial recreation facility at 21300 Juniper Way
• Crossroads East Third Addition: preliminary/final plat and conditional use permit for veterinary clinic north of 175th Street and west of Glacier Way
• Heritage Commons 10th Addition: preliminary plat, conditional use permits for two convenience restaurants, PUD amendment, and vacation of easements

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect a secretary, hear from City Engineer Zach Johnson, and receive updates on economic development and the BRE program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of Secretary
• Guest speaker: Zach Johnson, City Engineer
• June Economic Development Report
• BRE update

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss two main items: an update on public safety projects and a tabletop exercise for emergency management. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering.

• Public Safety Projects Update (20 min)
• Emergency Management Tabletop (60 min)

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the FiRST Center and proposed fire station, and participated in an emergency communication training scenario. The meeting adjourned after committee reports.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Received FiRST Center membership and construction update
• Received proposed fire station site plan update
• Participated in emergency management tabletop training

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous items, including ordinances on dog control, social host liability for alcohol/cannabis, and fishing, as well as contracts for park access systems and road improvements. A public hearing is scheduled for the vacation of a roadway, drainage, and utility easement at Amelia Meadows. The meeting also includes a presentation on Pan-O-Prog 2025 and citizen comments.

• Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 1 on control of dogs
• Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 7 on furnishing alcohol/cannabis to underage persons by social hosts
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for CSAH 50 and Hamburg Avenue intersection improvements
• Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for Cedar Avenue Corridor land use and market analysis
• Public hearing for vacation of roadway, drainage, and utility easement at Amelia Meadows

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will review a draft electric bike policy and the Lake Marion Greenway alignment. They will also hear a presentation on the 2025 SWPPP Public Meeting and discuss a survey for the 2025 Park Tour Date.

• Draft Electric Bike Policy
• Lake Marion Greenway Alignment Review
• 2025 SWPPP Public Meeting Presentation
• 2025 Park Tour Date Survey

The committee discussed a draft e-bike policy for city paths and sidewalks, recommending speed limit reductions and consistent rules for pedal bikes, but took no formal action. They also reviewed the Lake Marion Greenway Trail alignment through Ritter Farm Park, noting potential impacts and next steps. The meeting was largely informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened and closed SWPPP Public Meeting (no citizens present)
• Discussed draft e-bike policy; no action taken
• Reviewed Lake Marion Greenway alignment; no action taken

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including presentations on the Arenas Annual Report and Park and Recreation quarterly report. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as liquor license renewals, a cost share agreement for voting equipment, and a contract for furniture. The main action item is the preliminary plat and easement vacation for the Reserve at Cedar Creek development.

• Reserve at Cedar Creek Preliminary Plat and Easement Vacation
• Renewal of Liquor Licenses 2025
• Cost Share Agreement with Dakota County for Voting Equipment Replacement
• Contract with Innovative Office Solutions to Supply and Install Furniture for the FiRST Center
• Accept Bid and Award Construction Contract for Spyglass Park Phase II Improvements

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold a work session to review background information and discuss three main items: a strategic plan for the Recreation and Heritage Center, potential amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, and the first-quarter 2025 financial report. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Recreation and Heritage Center Strategic Plan Overview
• Potential amendments to Tree Preservation Ordinance
• 1st Quarter 2025 Financial Report

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear from Airlake Airport Manager Sam Seafeldt, and receive updates on the MREJ Southeast Metro Development Summit, the May Economic Development Report, and a BRE update. The meeting is primarily informational with no votes on specific projects or contracts.

• Guest speaker: Sam Seafeldt, Airlake Airport Manager
• Update on MREJ Southeast Metro Development Summit
• May Economic Development Report
• BRE update

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a variance request for a single-family home garage and a preliminary plat application for a new 48-lot residential development. The commission will also review meeting minutes from May 8, 2025.

• Variance request for garage size at 4824 171st Street West
• Preliminary plat for 48 single-family lots at Reserve at Cedar Creek
• Vacation of public roadway, drainage, and utility easements

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will discuss several items, including the preliminary plat for the Reserve at Cedar Creek development, the 2025 park tour, the Lake Marion Greenway Trail status and open house, and an updated leash law. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Reserve at Cedar Creek Preliminary Plat
• 2025 Park Tour
• Lake Marion Greenway Trail Status Report and Open House
• Updated Leash Law

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes a consent agenda with multiple contracts, plats, and resolutions for approval, as well as a public hearing for a new business permit. The meeting also features presentations and public comments.

• Contract for Annual Hydrant Painting
• Kenrick Corner Second Addition Development Contract and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
• Agreement with Met-Con Construction for Fine Arts Building Renovation & Improvements ($1.2M)
• Resolutions Awarding Construction Contract and Authorizing Funding for North Creek Greenway Crossing at 170th Street ($3.5M)
• Public Hearing on Consumption and Display Permit for Board and Brush

The Lakeville City Council approved a Consumption and Display Permit for LD Designs LLC dba Board and Brush at 20770 Holyoke Avenue, and approved the Heritage Commons 9th Addition preliminary plat with easement vacation. Both actions were unanimous. The consent agenda, including contracts and agreements, was also approved.

• Approved Consumption and Display Permit for Board and Brush (5-0)
• Approved Heritage Commons 9th Addition preliminary plat and easement vacation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including hydrant painting contract, Kenrick Corner development, Fine Arts Building renovation, North Creek Greenway crossing, and more (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will swear in a new member, approve past meeting minutes, and hold two public hearings. One hearing concerns an interim use permit for South Metro Safe and Vault to sell safes outdoors in a commercial district. The other hearing reviews a preliminary plat for Heritage Commons 9th Addition, including two commercial lots and easement vacations.

• Swearing in of new Planning Commissioner John Swaney
• South Metro Safe and Vault interim use permit for outdoor safe sales in C-3 district
• Heritage Commons 9th Addition preliminary plat for two commercial lots and easement vacations

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items that cover contracts, budget amendments, and proclamations. Key items include a request for a speed zone study on 185th Street, a construction contract for collector roadway rehabilitation, and a police department quarterly report.

• Resolution requesting MnDOT speed zone study for 185th Street from Kenwood Trail to Dodd Boulevard
• Resolutions awarding construction contract and authorizing funding for 2025 Collector Roadway Rehabilitation
• Agreement with M&A Bauer Salvage for playground removals at Kensington Park and Marion Fields Park
• Proposal with ECSI for Antlers Park Pavilion surveillance system and access control
• Contract for replacement of carpeting at the Performing Art Center

The Lakeville City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included several contracts, resolutions, and budget amendments. No separate action items or new business were discussed. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including check register, meeting minutes, and various agreements (5-0)
• Approved FiRST Center Commissioning Agent Professional Services Agreement
• Approved resolution requesting MnDOT speed zone study for 185th Street
• Approved Teamsters (Parks) Standby MOU
• Approved resolutions awarding construction contract for 2025 Collector Roadway Rehabilitation
• Approved agreement with M&A Bauer Salvage for playground removals
• Approved proposal with ECSI for Antlers Park Pavilion surveillance system
• Approved contract for carpet replacement at Performing Art Center

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: the 2024 Dakota County Housing Needs Assessment, the 2025-2026 City of Lakeville Hunting Map, and the FiRST Center Membership Plan. No formal decisions are expected; these are discussion items. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Presentation of 2024 Dakota County Housing Needs Assessment
• 2025-2026 City of Lakeville Hunting Map
• FiRST Center Membership Plan

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approving minutes, hearing from a guest speaker from MN DEED, electing officers for 2025, and receiving updates on economic development and business retention and expansion (BRE).

• Guest speaker Timothy O'Neill, MN DEED Regional Labor Market Analyst
• 2025 Election of Officers Memo
• April Economic Development Report
• BRE update

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business, hear presentations, and take action on several items. The most consequential decision is the approval of the Pumpkin Creek Preliminary Plat and Rezoning. The council will also consider amendments to the 2025 fee schedule, street closures for events, and agreements for playground equipment and streetlight replacements.

• Pumpkin Creek Preliminary Plat and Rezoning
• Amendment to 2025 Fee Schedule to include Cannabis Retail Business Registration Fees
• Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closing of City Streets for Pan-O-Prog Events
• Agreement with Xcel Energy for Streetlight Replacement
• Airlake DEA 2nd Addition Final Plat

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session with no decisions or public hearings. The sole substantive item is a training presentation for planning commissioners by Soren Mattick of Campbell Knutson. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the training.

• Planning Commissioner Training by Soren Mattick, partner at Campbell Knutson

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Lakeville Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will review the Recreation & Heritage Center Strategic Plan and consider playground replacement projects for Kensington Park and Marion Fields Park. The meeting also includes procedural items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• Recreation & Heritage Center Strategic Plan presentation
• Kensington Park Playground Replacement
• Marion Fields Park Playground Replacement

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Recreation and Heritage Center 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which outlines a 12-month implementation plan with action items for staff. The committee also approved preferred concepts for playground replacements at Kensington Park and Marion Fields Park, both based on community feedback. Additionally, the committee appointed three applicants to the Lakeville Area Active Adults Advisory Committee.

• Approved Recreation and Heritage Center 2025-2030 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Kensington Park playground replacement preferred concept (unanimous)
• Approved Marion Fields Park playground replacement preferred concept (unanimous)
• Appointed three applicants to Lakeville Area Active Adults Advisory Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 Street Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Project, a plat and easement vacation for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, and unpaid special assessments. They will also consider a preliminary plat for Lord of Life Townhomes. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and agreements for professional services, equipment, and maintenance.

• Public hearing and contract award for 2025 Street Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Project 25-02
• Public hearing for vacation of drainage and utility easements and Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment
• Public hearing and resolution adopting assessment for unpaid special charges
• Lord of Life Townhomes Preliminary Plat, Variance, and Easement Vacation
• Contract for roof replacement at Heritage Center

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 25 at 4:00 PM in the Marion Conference Room. The body will approve the February 25 minutes, hear a guest presentation from the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, and receive the March Economic Development Report. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss four main items: a study of the Heritage Liquor Store, the preliminary fourth quarter 2024 General Fund financial report, a proposed Social Host Ordinance, and a discussion of the city's leash law. These are discussion items only; no formal decisions are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Heritage Liquor Store Study (30 min discussion)
• Fourth Quarter 2024 Preliminary General Fund Financial Report (20 min)
• Social Host Ordinance (20 min discussion)
• Leash Law Discussion (30 min)

The City Council held a work session and directed staff to explore options for the Heritage Liquor store, including talking to landowners about possible expansion or new construction. The Council also supported a draft amendment to the social host ordinance to include cannabis, and directed staff to consider a simplified leash law and off-leash dog park areas. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and direction only.

• Directed staff to talk to landowners about Heritage Liquor store options (unanimous direction)
• Supported draft amendment to social host ordinance to include cannabis (unanimous support)
• Directed staff to consider simplified leash law and off-leash dog park areas (unanimous direction)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed residential developments: Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition (nine lots), Lord of Life Townhomes (24 townhome lots), and Pumpkin Creek (26 single-family lots). The commission will also consider related amendments, variances, and a zoning map change. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and staff notices.

• Public hearing for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition: preliminary plat and PUD amendment for nine detached townhouse lots in Farmstead Preservation Area
• Public hearing for Lord of Life Townhomes: preliminary plat for 24 townhome lots, variance for cul-de-sac length, and vacation of drainage/utility easements
• Public hearing for Pumpkin Creek: preliminary plat for 26 single-family lots and zoning map amendment from RS-2 to RS-3
• City Council consideration of these items scheduled for April 7, 2025
• Next Planning Commission meeting set for April 3, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will discuss three main items: the Lord of Life Townhomes preliminary plat, easement vacation, and variance; the Pumpkin Creek preliminary plat and rezoning; and a program update from the Heritage Center. The meeting also includes approval of the February 19, 2025 minutes and citizen comments.

• Lord of Life Townhomes preliminary plat, easement vacation, and variance
• Pumpkin Creek preliminary plat and rezoning
• Heritage Center program update presentation

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Lord of Life Townhomes Preliminary Plat, Easement Vacation and Variance, and the Pumpkin Creek Preliminary Plat & Rezoning. The committee also heard an update on Heritage Center activities and staff reports on the Strategic Planning process and trailhead contracts.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Lord of Life Townhomes Preliminary Plat, Easement Vacation and Variance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Pumpkin Creek Preliminary Plat & Rezoning (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will consider issuing $22,250,000 in general obligation bonds and act on the preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Marketplace at Cedar. The consent agenda includes contracts, grants, donations, and appointments. A public hearing on assessments for Improvement Project 25-02 is also scheduled.

• $22,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Marketplace at Cedar preliminary plat and conditional use permit
• Public hearing on assessments for City Improvement Project 25-02
• Active Transportation Program grant for 185th Street Expansion (Kenwood Trail to Ipava Ave)
• Contracts for park mowing, tree planting, and trail crack sealing

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition (tabled to March 20), a preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Marketplace at Cedar, and amendments to the zoning sign code. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and staff notices.

• Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition: preliminary plat and PUD amendment for nine lots, tabled to March 20, 2025
• Marketplace at Cedar: preliminary plat for nine commercial lots and conditional use permit for lot without public street frontage
• City of Lakeville: amendments to Title 11, Chapter 23 (Zoning, Signs)
• Public hearings for all three items
• Next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025

City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda containing multiple contract awards and resolutions. Key items include funding for the 185th Street expansion and various department upgrades. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for the Airlake DEA 2nd Addition.

• Construction contracts for 185th Street expansion between Kenwood Trail and Ipava Avenue
• Police Department camera upgrade
• Sanitary Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Improvement Project agreement
• Airlake DEA 2nd Addition preliminary plat consideration
• Grant applications for Local Trail Connections and the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund

The Lakeville City Council approved a preliminary plat for Airlake DEA 2nd Addition, allowing Dakota Electric Association to relocate its headquarters from Farmington to Lakeville. The council also approved an encroachment agreement allowing a property owner to install a private dock on public property. All other consent agenda items were approved as amended.

• Approved preliminary plat for Airlake DEA 2nd Addition (5-0)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Michael Lesnau for private dock on public property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including construction contracts for 185th Street expansion, donations, and various agreements (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a guest presentation from CERRON Properties, and receive updates on the Business Retention & Expansion Program and the February Economic Development Report. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Guest speaker: CERRON Properties
• Strategic Plan Update: Business Retention & Expansion Program
• February Economic Development Report

City Council

The Lakeville City Council work session includes interviews for a commission position and a discussion of zoning for office and commercial sites. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Commission interview: Taylor Snider
• OP/Commercial Sites Zoning Review led by Tina Goodroad

The City Council held a work session to discuss potential development at the 210th Street site and a 25-acre lot near Antlers Park, but took no formal action. Council members expressed interest in strategic rezoning and raised concerns about density, traffic, and public input. No votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned after public comments.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only on zoning for 210th Street and Antlers Park sites

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will convene a regular meeting with a closed session for a security briefing under state law. The briefing follows a work session and is not open to the public.

The Lakeville City Council met on February 24, 2025, and immediately moved into a closed session for a security briefing under Minnesota statute. No substantive public decisions were made; the council voted unanimously to close the meeting and then adjourned.

• Closed meeting for security briefing (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Dakota Electric Association's preliminary plat for a one-lot, one-outlot subdivision called Airlake DEA 2nd Addition, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of 225th Street. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive staff notices. The item may be considered by the City Council on March 3, 2025.

• Public hearing for Airlake DEA 2nd Addition preliminary plat (one lot, one outlot)
• Location: east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of 225th Street
• Applicant: Dakota Electric Association (DEA)
• Approval of February 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of February 6, 2025 PC & PRNRC joint work session minutes

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will hear presentations on the Dakota County Parks, Greenways & Natural Systems 2050 Vision Plan and an update on the recreation program review and participant survey. They will also review minutes from a recent Active Adults Committee meeting. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Dakota County Parks, Greenways & Natural Systems 2050 Vision Plan presentation
• Recreation Program Review & Participant Survey update
• Review of Lakeville Area Active Adults Committee meeting minutes
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee received presentations on Dakota County's 2050 Vision Plan for trails and greenways and on recreation program enrollment and survey results. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes and adjourning.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, with several action items including a preliminary plat for Airlake DEA and a conditional use permit for North Creek Manufactured Home Park. The consent agenda includes contracts, bond issuance, and agreements. The meeting also features presentations on the Fire Department annual report and proclamations.

• Preliminary Plat for Airlake DEA
• North Creek Manufactured Home Park Conditional Use Permit
• Resolution Authorizing Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Agreement with RES PYRO for July 4th Fireworks Display
• Resolution Awarding Construction Contract to Sunram Construction for Stormwater Management Basin Maintenance

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss the results of the Spyglass Park Phase II community survey. The agenda also includes approval of the January 8 meeting minutes and a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss a tree preservation ordinance amendment.

• Spyglass Park Phase II Community Survey Results discussion
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Joint work session with Planning Commission on Tree Preservation Ordinance Amendment

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee met on February 6, 2025, but the minutes contain no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The record is largely procedural, with no actionable outcomes noted.

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request from Dirt Boys, Incorporated to expand North Creek Manufactured Home Park in the RSMH district and Shoreland Overlay District. The commission will also discuss a Tree Preservation Ordinance amendment in a joint work session with the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff notices.

• Public hearing on North Creek MHP conditional use permit for manufactured home site expansion
• Joint work session with Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission on Tree Preservation Ordinance amendment
• Approval of January 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• City Council consideration of the CUP item scheduled for February 18, 2025

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Taqueria Los Compadres and on a plat for Antlers Ridge 2nd Addition, and will consider consent agenda items including a street reconstruction project and a property purchase amendment. The meeting includes presentations from Metropolitan Mosquito Control and the Police Department.

• Public hearing for Taqueria Los Compadres on-sale and Sunday liquor license
• Public hearing for vacation of drainage/utility easement and preliminary plat/CUP for Antlers Ridge 2nd Addition
• Approve plans and set bid date for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Keokuk Property Purchase Agreement First Amendment
• Resolution amending Lakeville Fire Relief Association bylaws on pension vesting and board compensation

Economic Development Commission

The Lakeville Economic Development Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive 2024 annual reports, and adopt the 2025 work plan. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond procedural approvals.

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including 2025 legislative priorities, proposals for food truck festivals in downtown Lakeville, a pension amendment for the Lakeville Fire Relief Association, zoning ordinances related to missing middle housing, and a 2025A bond issuance for street reconstruction and capital improvement projects. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Proposals for Food Truck Festivals in Downtown Lakeville
• Lakeville Fire Relief Association Pension Amendment
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinances Related to Missing Middle Housing
• 2025A Bond Issuance - Street Reconstruction & CIP Project

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a preliminary plat for 26 twinhome lots and a shoreland impact permit at Antlers Ridge 2nd Addition, a preliminary and final plat for a two-outlot subdivision at Airlake DEA, and a variance to exceed wall sign limits in the Freeway Corridor District for Midwest ENT. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the January 9 meeting.

• Antlers Ridge 2nd Addition: preliminary plat for 26 twinhome lots and conditional use permit for shoreland impact plan, located east of Kenrick Avenue and west of Kensfield Trail.
• Airlake DEA: preliminary and final plat for two outlots, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of 225th Street.
• Midwest ENT: variance to exceed number of wall signs on one elevation in Freeway Corridor District.
• Approval of January 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes.

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee will discuss the Antlers Ridge Second Addition preliminary plat and the results of the Spyglass Park Phase II community survey. The meeting also includes approval of the January 8, 2025 minutes and citizen comments.

• Antlers Ridge Second Addition Preliminary Plat discussion
• Spyglass Park Phase II Community Survey Results discussion
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including proclamations, reports, a consent agenda with numerous routine items, and two action items: an ordinance amending Title 11 of the City Code and a preliminary plat for Kenrick Corner Second Addition. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Teams.

• Ordinance amending Title 11 of City Code
• Kenrick Corner Second Addition Preliminary Plat and Easement Vacation
• Supplemental Agreement with WSB for Lake Marion Greenway
• Supplemental Agreement with Alliant for Dodd Boulevard Modernization (208th to 202nd St)
• 2025 Community Development Block Grant Application

Planning Commission

The Lakeville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a preliminary plat for a commercial lot (Kenrick Corner Second Addition) with easement vacations, and amendments to Title 11 (Zoning) of the City Code. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and staff notices.

• Public hearing: preliminary plat for one commercial lot, Kenrick Corner Second Addition, north of 205th Street and east of Kenrick Avenue
• Public hearing: vacation of public drainage and utility easements for Kenrick Corner Second Addition
• Public hearing: amendments to Title 11 (Zoning) of the City Code
• Approval of November 7, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of December 5, 2024 work session minutes

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss potential improvements to Cherryview Park and the possibility of a new fire station, as well as the department's strategic plan. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Cherryview Park improvements
• Discussion of new fire station
• Parks and Recreation Department Strategic Plan
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee discussed the proposed Cherryview Park improvements and new fire station, with public concerns about green space loss and transparency. The committee decided to review the determination of other potential locations before making a recommendation to move forward. No formal action was taken on the project; the minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred recommendation on Cherryview Park fire station project pending review of other locations
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Lakeville Housing and Redevelopment Authority is holding its annual meeting to elect officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) and approve the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting. No new business is listed, so the agenda is largely procedural.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of 01/16/2024 HRA minutes

The Lakeville Housing and Redevelopment Authority held its annual meeting, approving the January 16, 2024 minutes and electing new officers. John Bermel was appointed Chair, Michelle Volk Vice Chair, and Dan Wolter Secretary, all by unanimous voice vote. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved January 16, 2024 HRA minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed John Bermel as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle Volk as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Wolter as Secretary (unanimous)

City Council

The Lakeville City Council will administer oaths to new members and vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing agreements, donations, grant acceptances, and construction contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a liquor license application and the appointment of an acting mayor.

• Oath of Office for Councilmembers John Bermel and Dan Wolter
• Keokuk Property Purchase Agreement
• Award of $X construction contract to Sunram Construction for North Creek Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance
• Public Hearing on Farmers Grandson Eatery On-Sale Liquor License application
• Resolution Accepting Grant from Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation

City Council

The Lakeville City Council is holding a retreat to receive staff updates on key city services, including the 2024 third-quarter financial report, the 2025 budget recap, the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, current residential development projects, and staffing. They will also discuss organizational items such as council rules, meeting formats, 2025 committee assignments, and the schedule of key items, as well as set council priorities. This is a working session, not a regular decision-making meeting.

• 2024 3rd Quarter Financial Report
• 2025 Budget Recap
• 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Current Residential Development Projects
• 2025 Committee Assignments

The City Council held a retreat, discussing the 2025 budget, capital improvement plan, and residential development. No formal votes were taken; decisions were limited to keeping meeting formats and locations the same, and selecting committee assignments for approval at a future meeting.

• Kept meeting formats and locations the same
• Selected 2025 committee assignments (to be approved at next meeting)
• Discussed changing acting mayor selection to rotate annually (no action taken)