Planning Commission Meeting 4-2-2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Pledge of Allegiance

Role of the Planning Commission

Approval of the meeting agenda

Consent agenda: March 5th meeting minutes

Open forum for public comments

Council update: March 10th and 24th

Public hearing: Concept plan for OPED warehouse industrial building

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of March 5th minutes

Passed4-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

This is a highly disturbed site... wetland 3 in the middle of the site, I call that my goldfish wetland... probably half of wetland 3 is not regulated.

Melissa Barrett
Wetland DelineationExplaining the wetland status during the concept plan discussion.

The noise pollution, it is 24/7 banging in trucks... the last two summers, we haven't been able to open our doors and windows just because of all the dust.

Lel Norw
Quality of LifePublic comment during the hearing regarding existing industrial impacts.

People (5)

Peter DemouthChair

Commission chair, arrived 3 minutes late to the meeting.

Ryan DandinRepresentative

Representing OPED regarding the proposed warehouse project at 400 Water Street, Excelsier.

Melissa BarrettWetland Specialist

Works for Chellog Environmental Services; provided technical testimony on wetland delineations and impacts.

Lel NorwResident

Lives at 701 York Avenue; voiced concerns regarding noise, dust, and quality of life impacts from industrial projects.

JohnStaff

Assists with reporting and explaining zoning, comp plan, and staff recommendations to the commission.

Places Mentioned

121st AvenueDayton ParkMobile home park (adjacent to project site)West French Lake Road701 York Avenue400 Water Street, Excelsier, MN

Events & Meetings (4)

  • April 2nd, 6:30 PM
  • March 5th (Planning Commission meeting)
  • March 10th (Council meeting)
  • March 24th (Council meeting)
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Planning Commission Meeting 4-2-2026 - Dayton Recorder