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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2023
Chair Majorowicz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given.
Members Present: Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Vice Chair Christine Zimmer, Scott Einck, Pat
Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Patty Zuzek, Ex-Officio member Jeff Hanson
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Zach Johnson, City Engineer;
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The September 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes and the September 7, 2023
Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Ms. Goodroad stated that if none of the items at tonight’s meeting are tabled, the October 5,
2023 Planning Commission meeting will be canceled.
5. City of Lakeville
City Engineer Zach Johnson presented the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He
reviewed the objectives of the CIP and indicated that the CIP’s components include future
road construction, utilities, natural resources, parks and recreation, facilities, equipment, and
technology for the years 2024-2028. The project descriptions, locations, revenues, and
expenditures are included in the CIP.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the CIP map and explained the projects and the specific year they will
be completed.
Mr. Johnson stated that staff has reviewed the 2024-2028 CIP and finds it to be consistent
with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and therefore recommends approval as presented.
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Mr. Johnson stated that the 2024-2028 CIP public hearing will be held at the October 2nd City
Council meeting. He stated the CIP is a city-wide initiative and he thanked various
departments for their contributions and efforts.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• The Planning Commission commented on the work that goes into preparing the CIP
that results in significant savings for taxpayers.
• The projects included in the CIP balance the maintenance of the City’s current assets
and the construction of needed new projects while keeping property taxes low.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Zuzek to recommend to City Council adoption
of the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.
Ayes: Zuzek, Kaluza, Lillehei, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson
Nays: 0
6. Bioenergy Devco, LLC
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to Title 11, Chapter
2 (Definitions) and Title 11, Chapter 87 (I-2, General Industrial District) of the Lakeville
Zoning Ordinance to add organics recycling facility as a conditional use in the I-2 District.
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad introduced the proposed Bioenergy
project to the Planning Commission, focusing on the text amendment to allow this use in
the 1-2 zoning district.
Anthony Cecil, from Bioenergy Devco, LLC along with Julie Berry were in attendance at
tonight’s meeting. Ms. Berry made a presentation discussing the details of the Bioenergy
project.
Ms. Goodroad stated this amendment includes adding Organics Recycling Facility to Section
11-2-3 Rules and Definitions, to define the use as the “recycling of diverted organics and food
waste to produce sustainable energy and soil nutrient through naturally occurring biological
processes” and adding the use as a conditional use in the 1-2 District (Section 11-87-7) with
several conditions related to the operations of an organics recycling facility.
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
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Aaron Wagner with Kimley - Horn
He stated that Dunham Inc. located at 10831 215th St W. requested that Kimley-Horn attend
the Planning Commission meeting on their behalf to communicate their public support for the
Bioenergy Devco development.
Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion.
Ayes – unanimous.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Chair Majorowicz requested clarification on organics recycling in general, and the type
of facility that will be used.
• Ms. Goodroad explained the conditional use process to the Planning Commission.
• Commissioner Swenson requested that feedstock be added to condition number 6 to
clarify that any feedstock used in processing would not be stored outside. Commission
members agreed to this suggestion.
Motion was made by Swenson , seconded by Zuzek to recommend to City Council approval
of amendment Title 11, Chapter 2 and Title 11, Chapter 87 of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance
as amended.
Ayes: Kaluza, Lillehei, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson, Zuzek
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary