City Council Meeting 1-28-2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda items

Review of official designations and appointments

Payment of claims

Storm water ponding and infrastructure projects

Open Forum: Concerns regarding DCM development (gas station/retail)

Open Forum: Traffic safety and pedestrian access on Fernbrook Lane

Open Forum: Water drainage and well issues in residential areas

Staff/Consultant/Council updates

LC Stevens Park Master Plan update

Fire Academy and Emergency Operations Plan revisions

Equipment purchase (broom) for public works

Discussion of potential lighting ordinance

Overview of City infrastructure project management and procurement

Votes (2)

Approval of agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Dave · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Approval of consent agenda

Passed5-0

Moved by Unnamed council member · Seconded by Unnamed council member

Notable Quotes (3)

Why would you think that the south end of town needs seven gas station convenience stores or even five... there's no plan for any sewer hookups or water hookups there.

Marcia Grover
Gas station densityOpposing the DCM development gas station project.

This water's coming from someplace it isn't my property... I feel the city is actually they approved the plan I think they've got some skin in the game here to fix it.

Lee Hallquist
Water drainageAddressing drainage issues post-development.

I don't understand why our Planning Commission and and sometimes our Council... are doing Monkey flips and back flips to make our ordinances morph around what the developers want.

Keith Grover
Ordinance complianceCritique of planning oversight.

People (5)

Marcia GroverResident

Raised concerns about gas station/convenience store density and groundwater safety.

Kathy PowersResident

Opposed commercial/retail rezoning of farm property and cited traffic safety issues.

Lee HallquistResident

Reported persistent water drainage and sump pumping issues linked to local development.

Keith GroverResident

Criticized Planning Commission for failing to adhere to ordinances and comp plans.

Jason QuisStaff/Consultant

Explained technical aspects of storm water pipe/pond agreements with Opus development.

Places Mentioned

Fernbrook LaneDCM development (Dean's Country Manor)121st113th117thSundanceLC Stevens Park

Events & Meetings (3)

  • January 2th (City Council meeting)
  • February/March/April (Upcoming project timeline)
  • Next Tuesday (Park Commission interview)
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City Council Meeting 1-28-2025 - Dayton Recorder