Lakeville City Council — Transcript
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Kylo Crossing Second Edition Development
Dakota Waste Solutions Recycling and Composting Facility
Votes (2)
Public Hearing for Kylo Crossing Second Edition Application of Topaz LLC
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Swenson [0:14:14] · Seconded by Unknown [0:14:59]
The discussion centered on rezoning and a comprehensive plan amendment for 18 single-family lots, aligning with the existing neighborhood's low-density character. Concerns were raised by a resident regarding traffic safety at the proposed Iris Way/IPava Avenue intersection due to proximity to Ames Arena and the nature of existing outlots. Staff confirmed the outlots are city/county owned for ponding and not developable, and clarified that the new intersection would have side street stop control. Commissioners inquired about the continuation of 'no parking' signs, which was noted as a future City Council action.
Dakota Waste Solutions Application for Recycling and Composting Facility
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Swenson [0:42:07] · Seconded by Unknown [0:42:55]
The presentation detailed an indoor organic recycling and composting facility, emphasizing its role in meeting state waste reduction goals and addressing common concerns. Mike Brandt outlined processes for handling various waste types, odor control via indoor operations and filters, noise mitigation, and traffic impact. Tina Goodro highlighted the extensive regulatory effort, the PUD's flexibility for unique uses, and the project's careful avoidance of wetlands. Commissioners praised the detailed presentation and the project's environmental value, with questions about gas pipeline easements, paving, product packaging, and building colors leading to minor recommended amendments for the PUD language.
Notable Quotes (7)
stepping this down from medium density to uh low density for single family homes is perfectly in line with what the neighborhood already is. So, I think that makes a lot of sense and I'm glad that that we're planning and up for decision tonight.
The connection to IPA does uh align with one of the access points to Ames Arena. So it does create a an intersection there.
It looks like there's an existing side street stop control there. We would mimic that same side street stop control with this new development on the on the west side of IPA.
The PCA. They have a statewide goal of trying to recycle 70% of organic waste by 2030. Kind of an aggressive goal, but this is one way we can all get to that strategy by achieving that goal.
Standard compost systems like this have been traditionally done outside in static piles that are like 12 to 14 feet tall throughout the state with MPCA talking with them. That's where most of the problems have happened is they get odor complaints from the open piles because when stuff breaks down you turn it which they have to you will have odors. So by keeping it indoors that process...
we didn't bring copies we didn't put that in your packet it's this thick so um I can just honestly tell you um this is a lot of effort to to get them um on this course
This is kind of an unseen economy that many of us never think of. Um, but it's very valuable to what we do and it aligns with what the MPCA's goals are for trying to minimize waste and dumping things in the landfill and just trying to bury everything.
Ordinances & Resolutions (14)
Submitted for Kyla Crossing second edition, showing adjustments to tree placement.
For Kylo Crossing second edition (18 single family lots) and Dakota Waste Solutions (two lot subdivision).
Amendment for Kylo Crossing (RM2 to RST2) and Dakota Waste Solutions (I1 to PUD).
Amendment for Kylo Crossing (medium high-density residential to low-density residential).
Referred to for stipulation number eight regarding Kyla Crossing.
Applied to Kylo Crossing, determining no tree replacement was required.
Approved for both Kylo Crossing and Dakota Waste Solutions.
Contains the eight stipulations for Kylo Crossing.
Future action required for 'no parking' signs in Kylo Crossing.
Required for Dakota Waste Solutions, already applied for and anticipated Feb 2026.
Required for Dakota Waste Solutions.
Zoning district for Dakota Waste Solutions, serving as an overlay to I1 light industrial.
Created for Dakota Waste Solutions, outlining uses, standards, and operations.
Contains the stipulations for Dakota Waste Solutions.